Dow University of Health and Sciences (DUHS)

The prestigious institute where healthcare takes serious updates. DUHS (Dow University of Health and Sciences) is where it all goes down, from producing the best healthcare providers to making significant strides in medical discoveries.

The article provides a comprehensive profile of DUHS and its institutional achievements, which have not only earned it a regional reputation but also a global standing over the past 70 years, underscoring its significant impact on the healthcare and medical education industries.

History of DUHS

Established in 1945 as Dow Medical College, it is known for its medical brilliance. The institute was named after the then-British Governor of Sindh, Sir Hugh Dow. However, after a remarkable journey of growth in medicines and research, the institute underwent a transformative phase in 2003, evolving into Dow University of Health Sciences. This transformation was a testament to our commitment to expand academic offerings and scope, a journey that has been successfully and progressively achieved over time. 

Today, DUHS is known globally as a leading institution of health sciences education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health sciences. 

It has also marked significant milestones in medical research and clinical practices, attracting esteemed healthcare professionals and researchers from all over the world.

Facilities Under DUHS

DUHS is not just a place of learning but a hub of innovation. Its top-notch facilities are not just bricks and mortar but catalysts for groundbreaking research across various healthcare fields. Ideas are born, tested, and transformed into real-world solutions in these facilities.

Here is the list of all:

• Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

The facility uses its resources to create an environment that promotes research, commercialization, and innovation within the university. A strategic plan is implemented to engage students and staff in research programs and assist them in obtaining institutional and external grants.

• Dow Institute for Advanced Biological & Animal Research ( DIABAR)

Known as the hub of scientific activities. It offers advanced laboratory facilities and testing services on experimental animal models for precise results. All tests, including drugs and natural extracts, are carried out under FDA-approved protocols and ethical guidelines.

• Dow Institute of Biological, Biochemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences (IBBPS)

IBBPS is dedicated to revolutionizing the biological, biochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors. It provides training and patient-centered education to bring innovation to clinical care and improve quality of life.

• Dow Institute of Life Sciences (DILS)

DILS significantly impacts the healthcare industry by testing and producing biological products and vaccines. The facility has been issued a Drug Manufacturing License (DML) and is equipped with the most advanced production machinery for these products.

• Dow Research Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences (DRIBBS) 

Dedicated to promoting cutting-edge research and new knowledge in Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences.

• Dow University Business Incubation Centre (DUBIC)

The facility aims to promote self-sustaining businesses with commercial potential. Under the supervision and assistance of HEC, DUBIC facilitates incubated startups and offers relevant tools and resources to entrepreneurs.

• National Institute of Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases (NILGID)

NILGID was previously built as the OJHA campus of DUHS. However, it serves patients with liver and gastrointestinal diseases and provides them with health facilities.