Welcome to the Physiology Career Awareness and Training Initiative (PCATI) 2025 Program Website. It’s a pleasure having you here.
This workshop is proudly sponsored by The Physiological Society International Development Support Fund:
Day 1
⏰ 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration
Participants check in and receive program materials.
⏰ 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Welcome Address by The Host & Co-hosts – Dean Basic Medical Sciences, Director CBR and H.O.D Physiology BUK.
⏰ 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Introduction to the Event- PCATI-2025 - Prof. Nafisa Yusuf Wali, Dr. Basheer Isah Waziri BUK & Dr. AbdulWasiu Popoola FUD.
Overview of the event’s aims and purpose, including an introduction to The Physiological Society, its membership benefits, and its contributions to promoting physiology and physiologists worldwide.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Keynote Lecture 1- Expanding Career Horizons in Physiology; Insights into diverse career opportunities in academia, industry, and clinical practice. (Prof. I.U Yarube - BUK)
⏰ 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Tea Break and Networking
⏰ 11:15 AM – 11:35 AM: Basic Life Support Awareness Campaign – BLS TEAM BUK
⏰ 11:40 AM – 12:25 PM: Keynote Lecture 2- Revolutionizing Physiology Education with Emerging Technologies (Prof. Samuel Odeh, UNIJOS)
⏰ 12:25 PM – 1:00 PM: – Remarks by The Invited Guests
⏰ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch Break
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Invited Talk: The Role of AI in Teaching and Research (Prof. Maryam Dewu, ABU) and Discussants
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Breakthrough Session: Innovative Tools for Physiology Teaching and Research Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR) & Learning Management System (LMS) for Teaching and Research (Dr. Abulwasiu B. Popoola (FUD) and Engr. Nura Waziri (AKTH))
⏰ 4:20 PM – 4:30 PM: Summary of Day 1 & Closing
Day 2
⏰ 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Recap of Day 1 and Morning Briefing
⏰ 9:45 – 10:30 AM: Keynote Lecture 4- Mentorship and Networking for Career Growth: Perspectives from senior physiologists and emerging leaders. (Prof. Fatima Dawud, ABU)
⏰ 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Practical Workshops Sessions
👨👩👦👦 Group A: Molecular Biology Techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis) - Facilitators: Dr. Nasiru Abdullahi (KIRCT), Malam Ibrahim (CBR), Mr. Pedro (CBR)
👨👩👦👦 Group B: Learning Management System (LMS) – Facilitator: Dr. Abdulwasiu B. Popoola (FUD)
👨👩👦👦 Group C: Use of Referencing Tools & Data Analysis (Zotero, SPSS) – Facilitator: Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf Ibrahim (KIRCT)
👨👩👦👦 Group D: Virtual Reality – Facilitator: Eng. Nura Waziri (AKTH/Pentest)
👨👩👦👦 Group E: CODA Non-invasive Blood Pressure System – Facilitator: Malama Samirah Yahuza Bello (CBR)
👨👩👦👦 Group F: Basic Life Support – BLS Team BUK
⏰ 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM: Lunch Break
⏰ 2:30 – 3:30 PM: Round table Discussions (Participants to be divided into four groups for discussions)
👨👩👦👦 Group 1: Challenges and Innovations in Physiology Teaching
👨👩👦👦 Group 2: Building Research Excellence in LMICs
👨👩👦👦 Group 3: Interdisciplinary Collaborations in Physiology – Challenges and the Way Forward
👨👩👦👦 Group 4: Harnessing Effective Mentorship for Young Physiologists
⏰ 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Group Presentation (Groups 1 – 4)
⏰ 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Summary of Day 2 & Closing
⏰4:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Summary & Closure.
Day 3
⏰ 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM – Recap of Day 2 and Morning briefing
⏰ 9:20 AM – 9:55 AM: Tea Break and Networking
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Keynote Lecture 4- Transforming Physiology Skills into Global Impact. (Prof. Olorunshola Kolawole – UNIABUJA)
⏰ 10:50 AM – 1:20 PM:Practical Workshops – Final Sessions Continuation for Groups A - F
⏰1:30 PM – 2:20 PM: Lunch Break
⏰ 2:20 PM – 3:25 PM: Participant Presentations Groups showcase learnings, skills acquired & project ideas developed during the workshops.
⏰ 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Summary and overview of strategies to sustain continuation of the program
⏰ 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Closing, special recognitions and concluding remarks.
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