Prof. Fikrettin Şahin visited Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab from May 5–7, 2026 under the COMSTECH Expert Service Programme. Prof. Şahin is a distinguished scientist from Yeditepe University, Turkiye and a principal member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences, widely recognized for his contributions to translational biotechnology, biopharmaceutical innovation, and commercialization-oriented research. During the visit, Prof. Şahin received a detailed briefing from Director CEMB, Prof. Moazur Rahman, followed by visits to various research laboratories and interactive discussions with faculty members, researchers, and students regarding ongoing research projects, translational biotechnology, and future collaborative opportunities.

On May 6, Prof. Şahin delivered a comprehensive scientific lecture at CEMB-PU highlighting major completed and ongoing research projects as well as commercialization initiatives undertaken by his group at Yeditepe University, Turkiye. The lecture was attended by faculty members, researchers, and students and generated highly productive scientific discussions.

During his stay, Prof. Şahin also held multiple meetings with various research groups at CEMB, including the Stem Cell and Biopharmaceutical groups, to discuss prospective collaborative projects, scientific training opportunities, translational research, and cGMP-compliant facility development. He had one to one discussion with Plant Biotechnology, Genetic Diseases and Screening, Forensic Research, Virology and Infectious Diseases groups. He appreciated the scientific potential and research environment at CEMB and shared valuable technical and strategic recommendations for future development and international collaborations.

CEMB expresses sincere gratitude to COMSTECH, particularly Prof. M. Iqbal Choudhary, for facilitating and supporting this highly productive scientific visit.