Professor Mohammed Gulrez Zariwala, Director of the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster, was recently invited as a special guest speaker to an international scientific event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, hosted by the Tashkent Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and the Ministry of Health.
The event took place at the historic Central Asian Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education, now the Tashkent Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education (TIPME), and brought together academic and clinical representatives from over 50 departments to explore the future of healthcare across Uzbekistan.
Professor Zariwala spoke about the Centre for Nutraceuticals’ mission and research areas, spotlighting an ongoing collaborative project in Uzbekistan which explores how both medical professionals and members of the public perceive and use nutraceuticals.
Professor Zariwala’s presentation focused on the role of science-backed approaches and balanced nutrition in preventing chronic disease and strengthening public health. Drawing on recent data and findings, he highlighted the increasing need for innovation in public health strategies and encouraged important conversations amongst the attendees from faculties and leaders in public health.
His presentation to senior stakeholders and experts was followed by an interview broadcasted on national TV channels by O’zbekiston to increase public awareness and demonstrate the importance of science-based approaches to supplements, nutrition and health. For the interview Professor Zariwala was joined by Dr Ozoda Saidhodjaeva, Clinical Manager in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster, and colleagues from the Westminster International University in Tashkent.
Professor Zariwala said: “It was an honour to participate in these milestone events in Tashkent and witness firsthand the impressive commitment to healthcare innovation and education. These meetings lay the groundwork for long-term academic partnerships and joint research programmes to advance public health."
He added: “These high-level engagements once again show the growing global impact of the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster, particularly in developing international collaborations aimed at translating nutritional science into healthcare outcomes.”
Dr Zariwala’s work directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3: Good Health and Wellbeing and 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
Find out more about the Centre for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster.
