KARACHI: Pakistani cardiologist Dr. Fawad Farooqi has received international recognition after being invited by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) to review scientific abstracts and clinical cases submitted for its prestigious ACC.27 conference, scheduled to take place from April 10 to 12, 2027, in Houston, Texas, USA.
The conference, ACC.27 Together With the World Congress of Cardiology (WCC), is among the world's leading cardiovascular scientific gatherings, bringing together cardiologists, researchers, medical experts and healthcare professionals from across the globe.
According to an official invitation issued by the American College of Cardiology, Dr. Farooqi has been selected for the review process in recognition of his expertise and previous participation as a faculty member at ACC.26, held in March 2026.
The invitation offers him the opportunity to evaluate scientific abstracts and clinical cases submitted for consideration at the international conference, contributing to the assessment of research quality and scientific merit.
Dr. Farooqi, who represented Pakistan through the Pakistan Cardiac Society (PCS) at the previous conference, described the invitation as a significant honour for Pakistan's medical and scientific community.
He said the recognition was not merely a personal achievement but also a matter of pride for the Pakistan Cardiac Society, the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD), and the country's growing contribution to international cardiovascular research.
Dr. Farooqi expressed gratitude for the opportunity and hoped that Pakistani medical professionals would continue to earn recognition through scientific research, academic excellence and dedicated service to humanity.
The invitation highlights the international engagement of Pakistani cardiologists and their contribution to advancing cardiovascular medicine and research on global scientific platforms.
