Department of Research and Development (DRD)

Who We Are

The Department of Research and Development (DRD) at Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma (SMBBIT) is a dedicated center for fostering cutting-edge medical research, innovation, and evidence-based healthcare solutions. As a key pillar of SMBBIT’s academic and clinical ecosystem, DRD aims to drive impactful research that contributes to global advancements in trauma and emergency medicine.

We strive to establish a culture of excellence in research, empowering healthcare professionals, scientists, and scholars to pioneer discoveries that enhance patient care, inform policy, and shape the future of medicine.

Our Vision

To be recognized as a leading research hub in trauma and emergency medicine, setting benchmarks for innovation, scientific discovery, and ethical research practices on a global scale.

Our Mission

• ✅ Driving a strong research culture that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence.
• ✅ Promoting interdisciplinary research to address real-world healthcare challenges.
• ✅ Ensuring the highest ethical and quality standards through a structured review process.
• ✅ Developing collaborative partnerships with national and international research organizations.
• ✅ Providing strategic funding opportunities to support pioneering research initiatives.
• ✅ Enhancing research capacity by offering education, mentorship, and skill development programs for researchers.

Our Research Focus

• 🔹 Clinical and Translational Research – Advancing medical treatments and technologies.
• 🔹 Trauma & Emergency Medicine Studies – Enhancing care for critically injured patients.
• 🔹 Public Health & Epidemiology Research – Addressing disease prevention and healthcare access.
• 🔹 Healthcare Innovation & Policy Research – Informing strategies for better medical practices.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) – Ensuring Ethical Excellence

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at SMBBIT is an independent body that ensures all research involving human participants adheres to the highest ethical and scientific standards. Our mission is to protect human rights, dignity, and safety while supporting innovative research that contributes to global healthcare advancements.

IRB Review Scope

• 📌 Clinical Trials & Medical Research – New treatments, drug studies, and advanced procedures.
• 📌 Epidemiological & Public Health Research – Disease surveillance and healthcare interventions.
• 📌 Case Reports & Systematic Reviews – In-depth analysis of patient cases and literature.
• 📌 Quality Improvement & Policy Research – Enhancing medical practices and healthcare policies.

Submission Guidelines

Deadline: 15th of each month

Documents Required:

• ✔ Signed IRB application form
• ✔ Medical record request (if applicable)
• ✔ IRB application checklist
• ✔ Informed consent forms (hard & soft copies)

Researchers and scholars can submit their proposals to: researchanddevelopment@smbbit.gos.pk

Collaborate With Us

We welcome partnerships with global research institutions, universities, funding agencies, and healthcare organizations to drive meaningful advancements in trauma and emergency medicine. If you are interested in collaborating, reach out to us at:

researchanddevelopment@smbbit.gos.pk

💡 Together, we can transform healthcare through research.