November 21, 2024
Time:
6 pm – 8 pm
B-3 Auditorium, SDSB, LUMS
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by Professor Azra Raza, an acclaimed oncologist and littérateur, as she examines the role of poetry in the Anthropocene—a time marked by destruction, violence, and existential threats. Inspired by the concept of poetry as a path to healing, Professor Raza will explore classical Urdu poetry to demonstrate how it helps us confront loss, violence, and the looming destruction of our planet, offering a way to reconnect with reality in our fractured existence.
Professor Azra Raza is the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine at Columbia University, a pioneering oncologist, and the Executive Director of The First Cell Coalition for Cancer Survivors. With over 30 years of groundbreaking research in Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), she is also a renowned author and speaker, blending her expertise in science with a deep appreciation for literature. Her work focuses on early detection and prevention of cancer, making her a leading voice in the field of oncology.
The insightful session will be moderated by Syed Babar Ali, Founding Pro Chancellor, LUMS.
To attend the event, please register here.
