Hi everyone, I’m trying to learn more about the NIBD research department at the National Institute of Blood Diseases in Karachi, and I’d love to hear from anyone who has firsthand experience working or studying there. I know NIBD does clinical and translational research in hematology and related areas, but I’m curious about what the actual research environment is like—such as access to lab facilities, mentorship from senior researchers, opportunities for publishing papers, and whether they involve trainees or students in meaningful projects. If you’ve collaborated with the NIBD research department, were the teams supportive and organized, and did you feel your work made an impact? Any personal insights about culture, expectations, or how research is balanced with clinical duties would be really helpful for those of us considering research or academic work in this field.