Professor Shahida Hasnain Wins UNESCO's Carlos J Prize For Microbiology
Sumaira FH Published November 07, 2017 | 04:50 PM
Pakistan's Professor Shahida Hasnain has won the 2017 edition of the UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize in recognition of her contributions in the field of Microbiology
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 07th Nov, 2017 ) :Pakistan's Professor Shahida Hasnain has won the 2017 edition of the UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize in recognition of her contributions in the field of Microbiology.
According to a message received here, Cuban Minister Ena Elsa Vel'zquez Cobiella and Getachew Engida, Deputy Director General UNESCO gave away the prize to Professor Shahida Hasnain at a award giving ceremony held on the sidelines of UNESCO General Conference, at the UNESCO Headquarter, in Paris.
Te award Ceremony was also attended by the Ambassador of Pakistan to France and Pakistan's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Moin ul Haque. Professor Shahida Hasnain was awarded the price in recognition of her research on heavy metal detoxification mechanisms, salt stress tolerance mechanisms, bacterial morphogenesis and environmental, agricultural and medical microbiology.
Professor Shahida Hasnain is the Founder and Chairperson of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Punjab in Lahore which is recognized as a center of excellence both for its equipment and expertise.
UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology was instituted by the Government of Cuba to reward scientists whose research has made an outstanding contribution to microbiology and its application. The other recipient of the award was Dr. Samir Shah from Bangladesh.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
Qatar PM says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinou ..
Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
MIGA's support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Federal Minister for ..
Walker returns to captain Man City for Real Madrid clash
Action taken against price list violations in Khanewal district
DC chairs review meeting of DEG
Turkey accuses Israel's Netanyahu of using war 'to stay in power'
Pakistan ranked 5th most vulnerable country to climate change. Tirmizi
Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinous attempt'
8 hours ago -
Action taken against price list violations in Khanewal district
8 hours ago -
DC chairs review meeting of DEG
8 hours ago -
Govt to ensure timely water supply in backward areas of Sindh: Jam Shoro
8 hours ago -
Bilawal condemns attack on PPP candidate in Bajaur
8 hours ago -
PRCS observed World Hemophilia Day
8 hours ago
-
Rain forecast across Kashmir on April 18th-19th
8 hours ago -
Local trader killed after abduction
8 hours ago -
Commissioner Karachi chairs meeting on civic problems
9 hours ago -
Blind murder traced, 5 including constable arrested
9 hours ago -
Sindh govt to introduce non-formal education system to facilitate 2 million out of school children
9 hours ago -
Mayor Karachi imposes rain emergency in view of rain forecast: COO KWSC
9 hours ago