North South University inaugurates first pathology lab among private universities
North South University (NSU) has organized a virtual inauguration ceremony of the Pathology Laboratory in NSU Medical Center on March 29, 2021. NSU is the first and only private university in Bangladesh to set a unique example by launching such a pathology lab at North South University.
A state-of-the-art pathology lab has been set up at NSU's Medical Center with the foresight of the Chairman and members of the Board of Trustees of North South University to provide a wide range of medical services to the students, teachers, officials and staff members of North South University. The pathology lab has the facility to perform various tests including general blood test, lipid profile, kidney test, liver test, diabetes test, electrolyte test etc. It is to be noted that, NSU's Medical Center has a medical team including full time specialist doctors to provide medical services to the students, teachers, officials and staff members. Its worth mentioning that, North South University (NSU) is the first and only private university in the country to sequence SARS-CoV-2 genomes using their own facilities at NSU Genome Research Institute (NGRI). The Institute has become a center of excellence in genomic research with the aim of contributing to the improvement of human health in the subcontinent and around the world through advances in genomic medicine.
Former President of FBCCI & Founder Chairman of Southeast Bank Ltd. Mr. M. A. Kashem, Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), NSU was present as the Chief Guest. Health Specialist Major General A S M Matiur Rahman (retd.) was present as the Special Guest. Professor Dr. Hasan Mahmud Reza, Dean (Acting), Schools of Health & Life Sciences, NSU delivered the welcome speech. The session was chaired by Professor Atiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor, NSU and moderated by Mr. Jamil Ahmed, TV Presenter & Director - Public Relations Office, NSU.
During the virtual inauguration ceremony of the Pathology Lab at the NSU Medical Center, Chairman, Board of Trustees, NSU, Mr. M. A. Kashem said, "Health is the greatest asset of human beings, NSU is the pioneer of higher education at the private sector, in the same way it is committed to the health of students, teachers, officials and employees. It was our dream from long time to set up a medical research institute at NSU. In its continuation, we have built a pathology lab at the North South University Medical Center.
Prof. Hasan Mahmud Reza said, "The NSU Pathology Lab has been set up to provide accurate and reliable results. I think this pathology lab will play a role in various research activities."
Professor Atiqul Islam said, "It is a matter of pride that NSU has inaugurated the first pathology lab among the private universities in Bangladesh. I think this pathology lab will play a vital role in research work and to protect the health of students, teachers, officials and staff members."
Among others, Dr. M. Ismail Hossain, Pro Vice-Chancellor, NSU, Prof. Dr. Javed Bari, Dean, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Directors, Chair of the Departments, Faculties, Officials and Students were also present in the program.