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SPIRESPIRE - Your One-Stop Academic Consultancy
Social Action for Progressive Innovation, Research & Education
Ethical - Responsible - Beneficial
About Us
What Is SPIRE
SPIRE (Social Action for Innovative Progress, Research & Education) is Pakistan's pioneering independent academic consultancy.
Objectives – 2023-24
Successfully registered SPIRE, established academic collaborations, and trained 45 interns in Research-101.
Objectives – 2024-25
Strengthened collaborations, trained 45 more interns, and partnered with PROSPER, UK.
Objectives – 2025-26
Published major databases, conducted AI-driven workshops, and initiated nationwide social outreach.
Objectives – 2026-27 (Upcoming)
Expand publications, recruit 50 new interns, launch nationwide solution-based learning, and initiate new sentinel site...
Vision
Application of scientifically derived inferences for positive impact through mutually beneficial academic, research, and social collaborations — while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and evidence.
Mission
To generate genuine, ethically obtained, and carefully maintained data that leads to peer-reviewed publications, benefiting individuals, communities, and global health systems through knowledge dissemination and application.
Our Team
Meet the Leaders Behind SPIRE
Dr. Afshan Khattak
Founder & Lead Researcher
Dr. Afshan Khattak
Founder & Lead Researcher
Dr. Afshan H. Khattak
Founder & Lead Researcher Dr. Afshan H. Khattak is the Founder and Lead Instructor at SPIRE, with extensive experience in pediatrics, public health, and medical education. She has led groundbreaking projects on acute respiratory infections (ARI), antimicrobial resistance (AMR), child survival, and simulation-based medical training. Her work bridges the gap between research and practice, empowering both healthcare professionals and institutions in underserved areas of Pakistan. Through SPIRE, she has collaborated with universities, teaching hospitals, and international partners to promote evidence-based solutions that improve maternal, neonatal, and child health outcomes.Areas of Expertise
Pediatrics & Child Health Research Mentorship & Publication Guidance Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research Maternal & Neonatal Care Medical Education & Simulation Training Medical Ethics & Professionalism- Simulation-Based Medical Education
- Maternal & Neonatal Survival
- Research Mentorship & Publication Guidance
- Pediatrics & Child Health
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research
- Medical Ethics & Professionalism
Contributions to SPIRE
Principal Investigator for SPIRE-AMR 2023:
Developing Pakistan’s largest AMR database.
Lead Researcher on SPIRE-ARI 2023:
Interventional study providing equipment, medicines, and training to hospitals in KP.
Collaborator on SPIRE-Gastro:
The largest database of diarrhea and dehydration in children under five.
Mentorship:
Mentor & Instructor for young researchers, guiding manuscript preparation and statistical analysis.
Collaborations:
Driving Force behind collaborations with Gandhara University, Saidu Medical College, and international research partners.
Publications
Bullying Behavior in Operating Theatres
Iqbal A, Khattak A, Malik F
Journal of Ayub Medical College (JAMC), 2020; 32(3)
Medical Ethics - Modern Medical Education
Khattak A
Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, 2018; 2(1): 1–2
Simulation-Based Scenarios in Student Training
Khattak AH et al.
Journal of Advanced Research in Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2017
Awards & Recognitions
- Published in multiple peer-reviewed journals across pediatrics, public health, and medical education.
- Contributor to FIMA Yearbooks on Islamic perspectives in medical research and education.
- Recognized for pioneering the use of simulation-based training in undergraduate medical education in Pakistan.
Collaboration Opportunities
Dr. Khattak actively welcomes collaborations with Medical institutions and hospitals, Universities and teaching centers, Researchers and statisticians.
Collaborate with Dr. Khattak- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: palwasha.bibi@gmail.com
Sana Allauddin
Academic Collaborations Coordinator
Sana Allauddin
Academic Collaborations Coordinator
About Sana Allauddin
Sana Allauddin is a Research Coordinator and Team Member at SPIRE, supporting project development, data management, and research dissemination. With a strong background in education, research coordination, and program design, she contributes to SPIRE’s mission of advancing evidence-based healthcare in Pakistan.
Her work involves supporting multiple SPIRE projects, ensuring effective collaboration between teams, and facilitating smooth communication with partner institutions. Sana plays a key role in managing project updates, organizing data for publications, and contributing to research outputs.
Areas of Expertise
- Research Coordination & Data Management
- Academic Writing & Project Documentation
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Education & Training Support
- Research Dissemination
- Research Support: Assisted in project documentation and manuscript preparation for SPIRE’s flagship projects including SPIRE-ARI, SPIRE-AMR, and SPIRE-Gastro.
- Coordination: Acted as a bridge between research teams and collaborators, ensuring alignment with SPIRE’s objectives.
- Project Updates: Helped structure and present project updates for collaborators and stakeholders.
- Knowledge Sharing: Supported SPIRE’s mission by contributing to academic discussions, educational content, and research outputs.
- Assisted in preparing manuscripts for SPIRE-ARI 2023 and SPIRE-AMR 2023 publications.
- Coordinated updates and project tracking for gastroenterology and child health research initiatives.
- Supported data organization and reporting for SPIRE collaborations with universities and hospitals.
- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: sana.allauddinahmed@gmail.com
Nida Jamil
Research & Outreach Specialist
Nida Jamil
Research & Outreach Specialist
Podcasting operational change management inside of workflows to establish a framework. Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximise the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball while performing a deep dive
- Phone: (123) - 222 -1452
- Email: nida.jamil@gmail.com
Projects
Pioneering Research Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What is SPIRE?
SPIRE is a registered academic consultancy in Pakistan. SPIRE stands for “Social Action for Progressive Innovation, Research & Education.”
How do you customize your solutions to meet needs?
SPIRE has three main wings; SPIRE – Child, SPIRE – Health and SPIRE – Education. The main purpose of all three wings is to work with the communities to come up with innovative solutions to their problems. We believe that with social action, proper research and a will to act, any community or individual can overcome their hardship and live a meaningful and beneficial life.
What are the advantages of joining SPIRE?
SPIRE is committed to assisting all our members and collaborators in getting their genuine data published globally, to work together towards out-of-the-box solutions and to learn and grow together.
How to enter a SPIRE Collaboration?
The standard SPIRE MOU is posted on this page. You can check it, print it and forward it to the email given on this page or to the email ID of the director, palwasha.bibi@gmail.com
Are their any charges for services by SPIRE?
Most of the services are free. Almost all the services for medical students are free. Services where external experts are invited or courses are offered are charged with as low of a charge as possible.
Is SPIRE a research writing service?
No, SPIRE is not a writing service. We provide manuscript help, statistical analysis and publishing support, but we are not a writing service. We never publish fake data and we never offer gift or ghost authorships. We do not publish in predatory journals and we condemn unethical practices in any field especially in field of research.
Are their provisions for institutional collaborations?
Yes, we are in collaboration with Mardan Medical Complex, Bacha Khan Medical College, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Hayatabad Medical Complex and hoping to further our impact in other organizations and institutions in near future.
Contact us
Get In Touch
Contact Info
Pakistan Office
Islamabad,
Pakistan
Telephone
(+92) 321 9801238
Mail Us
spirepkorg@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 10:00-18:00
Sat-Sun: Closed
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