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Imamia Medics International held its 14th Annual Conference in Houston this year. It was a fully-protocolled professional conference themed FATIMA: Future Advancements and Technology In Medicine and Allied sciences. The conference was held from October 28-30 at the Hilton Houston in Houston, TX.
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Dr Muhammad is a pioneer in Xenotransplantation (transplanted pig heart in humans). He recently served as chief of the transplantation section of Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Program and Senior Scientist at the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health.
Sheila Jackson Lee is an American lawyer and politician who is the U.S. representative for Texas's 18th congressional district, having served since 1995. The district includes most of central Houston. On Day 2 of the conference, she recognized IMI for their global service.
Dr. Virani is a tenured Professor in the Sections of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is also an investigator in the Health Policy,Quality, and Informatics Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Health Services Research and Development Center of Innovation in Houston, TX.
Nouri Sardar is a poet and filmmaker born and raised in London. His poetry focuses on the Ahlulbayt the Prophet Muhammad and his family), on divine love, spirituality and on issues of social justice. He has published five books of poetry and produced multiple albums commemorating the epic of Ashura.
Right after congresswoman Sheila Jackson's keynote address she presented IMI with its first ever Congressional Award. This was an extremely unique and proud moment in the history of IMI. The award recognized all of IMIs efforts and dedication to humanity across the world. This award was complimented with another congressional award presented to IMI on behalf of Congressman Al Greene.
There were several awards presented to key members of IMI during this conference. The first was the lifetime achievement award, and then The Man of the Year award which was conferred by IMI's Global President, Dr Mubarak Naqvi and Chair of IMI's International Academic Council, Dr Arshed Quyyumi for Dr Shabih Zaidi's humongous and life long efforts for IMI as its Global President and now as the Chancellor of Sadiq International University and to Dr Wasi Jafri for his phenomenal services respectively.
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The conference agenda was packed with robust academic sessions where professionals around the world gathered to learn from and collaborate with each other. One of the most praised plenary was by Dr Salim Virani, a world renowned researcher and cardiologist who was named one of the top 2% of scientists most frequently cited worldwide by PLoS Biology, 2021. He spoke on the topic of "How to avoid a heart attack".
Another highly notable session was the afternoon plenary by Dr Muhammad Mansoor Mohiuddin the co-leader behind the first successful pig heart transplant in a human.
The conference's first day was concluded with collaborative conversation about engagement and participation in Global Medicine, Academics & Public Health.
After dinner IMIs Annual General Body Meeting was held and coordinated by IMIs founder Dr. Wajih Rizvi. It was attended by over 150 medical and allied professionals. At this meeting several boards of IMI, chapters, wings and councils within IMI were represented. Dr Farheen Fahim, president of IMI's US Board of Directors gave an update on IMI US. Ms Shyrose Dhalla represented IMI Canada, Dr Mubarak Naqvi (IMI Global President) represented the Global Board of Regents and provided updates on IMI India, Mr Syed Reza Jawad at IMI HQ provided updates on IMI Pakistan and IMIs UMC Project, Dr Anwar Hadawi presented on IMI Burkina Faso, Batool Rizvi along with Zarif Ladak, Reshma Zehra and Abid Raza presented on IMI's Youth Wing, Dr Huma Naqvi represented IMIs Women Wing and Ms Sakina Rizvi updated the audience on the Arbaeen Medical Mission, IMI UN Council and IMIs upcoming conference in New Zealand. Dr Arshed Quyyumi presented the activities of IMI Academic Council and Dr Eyman Al Mortada aprised the audience of the activities of IMI Zeynab (IMI Syria chapter), Mr Wizarat Rizvi, CEO of IHI-a wholly owned subsidiary of IMI, presented on IMIs Dream Project.
IMI's Women Wing program was one of the most robust programs of the conference. It was designed to integrate educational sessions with a perfect balance of knowledge and entertainment.
IMIs Gala Night was held in the service of people and in honor of Shehzadi Fatima tuz Zehra SA on October 29, 2022 and was attended by 600 professionals and their family members . The keynote speaker for this event was Congresswoman Sheila Jackson.
The attendees at the dinner collectively pledged and donated half a million dollars to IMIs Women Wing for University Medical Complex in honor of Shehzadi Fatima (AS).
The opening evening event of the conference was a beautiful open mic night in honor of Lady Fatima (SA) hosted by the Youth Wing. The open mic consisted of performances in various languages including English, Urdu, Farsi and Spanish. Some of the performances included recitation of Spanish poetry about Bibi Fatima (SA) by Ms Batool Rizvi and Qirat by Maysum Syed. Poetry by the renowned, Nouri Sardar was the highlight of this session.
It was an excellent conference well planned, presented, and well attended. If individually traveling we may have never enjoyed the kind of reception the participants received throughout their stay in Iran.
I want to thank you all for giving me such a great opportunity to be a part of your team (in Haiti). It was a unique experience and I really enjoyed working with you all.
Thank you very much for the wonderful work you do. I have seen it first hand in Karbala during the Arbaeen camps and my son was fortunate to participate in two of the missions. I have made a donation today.
If InshAllah, I secure a residency in the upcoming match, I will owe the organizers and the speakers at the seminar more than they will take credit for.
IMI has been my outlet for philanthropic work since before I entered into high school. It is through IMI that I see my efforts, here in New Jersey, manifest into something much greater around the world. IMI has helped me realize that ambition alone is not enough to change the world; in order to achieve the changes we wish to see in this world we require ambition, vision, and most importantly execution. That is why I have joined IMI, so that my ambition and vision can meet their execution.
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