ISLAMABAD: The team of FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES), Peshawar named ‘Human Life Saviour’ has won Health Category award for its project, “Genetic Subtype of MGMT Prediction and MRI”, in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) finals of Imagine Cup 2023. The project uses MRI scans and genetics to predict the subtype of a gene called MGMT, which is associated with response to cancer treatment. By analyzing both MRI and patient’s genetic information, doctors could determine the subtype of the MGMT gene and create more personalized treatment plans.

FAST NU team has been awarded $2500 in EMEA finals and direct mentoring sessions with Microsoft. It is pertinent to mention here that nine other university teams from different regions of Pakistan were declared Imagine Cup regional winners and runners-up at national level, during a ceremony jointly organized by Microsoft and Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan on March 21, 2023. Director General, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) Dr. Salim M. Almalik had the graced ceremony as chief guest.