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MRSCTC is an academic organization dedicated to advancing health research through methodological excellence, biostatistics, scientific communication and professional education. We train, mentor and collaborate with researchers, clinicians, universities and institutions throughout every stage of the research process while promoting independence, ethical practice and reproducible science.

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To empower researchers through methodological excellence, advanced biostatistics and professional training for evidence-based healthcare.

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To become a globally recognized centre of excellence in research methodology, biostatistics, scientific communication and training.

Training, Mentorship & Collaboration

Support Across the Research Learning Journey

Structured education, scientific mentorship and collaborative support that build researchers’ independent skills and institutional capacity.

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Research Methodology

Designing scientifically sound and feasible studies.

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Training and mentorship in research questions, objectives, study design, sampling, operational definitions, protocols and reporting guidelines.

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Building confidence in statistical reasoning and analysis.

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Biostatistics & Data Skills

Guided learning in sample size, test selection, modelling, interpretation, software use and transparent statistical reporting.

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Learning to communicate research clearly and responsibly.

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Mentorship in proposal structure, academic writing, reporting standards, reviewer responses, presentations and responsible use of AI.

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Developing systematic review and appraisal skills.

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Evidence Synthesis

Training and collaborative mentorship in systematic reviews, meta-analysis, critical appraisal, risk of bias and PRISMA-compliant reporting.

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Research Methodology Essentials

From a research question to a complete, ethical study protocol: objectives, study designs, sampling and bias.

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Sample Size & Power Calculation

Calculate and justify sample size for surveys, comparisons, correlations and trials.

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Questionnaire Development & Validation

Item writing, pilot testing, reliability and validity, with exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.

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PRISMA-compliant reviews: search strategy, screening, risk of bias, pooling and forest plots.

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Structure, reporting guidelines, journal selection, cover letters and responding to reviewers.

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Biostatistics for Health Researchers

Descriptive and inferential statistics, choosing the right test and interpreting results with confidence.

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Data Analysis with SPSS

Data entry and cleaning, tests, tables and graphs, and writing up results in SPSS.

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Statistics with R & RStudio

Reproducible analysis in R: data handling, tests, regression and publication-quality graphs.

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JASP: Free Point-and-Click Statistics

Run common analyses quickly in free, open-source software, including Bayesian options.

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Structural Equation Modelling with AMOS

Measurement models, CFA, path analysis and full SEM with model fit and reporting.

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Regression Modelling: Linear, Logistic & Survival

Build, check and interpret regression models, including Cox models for time-to-event data.

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Data Analysis with DataStatPro

Hands-on analysis of health data with DataStatPro, from import to reporting.

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AI Tools for Researchers

Use AI for literature search, summarising papers, organising references and drafting, with integrity.

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Plan analyses, generate and check R code, and interpret SPSS output with AI, without losing rigour.

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Design lessons, MCQs, OSCE stations, rubrics and feedback with AI, and set fair AI rules for students.

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Journal AI policies, disclosure, plagiarism risks and effective prompting for academic writing.

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Certificate in Biostatistics & Data Analysis

A complete pathway from basic statistics to regression, with SPSS, R and JASP and a supervised project.

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Certificate in Research Methodology & Scientific Writing

Design a study, write the protocol and draft a publishable manuscript with mentor feedback.

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Certificate in AI for Research & Education

Practical, ethical use of AI across the research cycle and in teaching and assessment.

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Certificate in Systematic Review & Meta-analysis

Complete a systematic review and meta-analysis from protocol to manuscript, step by step.

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Prof. Dr. Asif Hanif

Professor of Biostatistics
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Tahira Ashraf

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Asim Butt

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Asrar Hussain Mahdy

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MRSCTC was established with the vision of strengthening health research through methodological excellence, responsible biostatistics, scientific communication and professional capacity building. Under the academic leadership of Prof. Dr. Asif Hanif, the Centre trains, mentors and collaborates with researchers, clinicians, universities and healthcare organizations to promote rigorous, ethical, transparent and impactful scientific research.

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Professor • Biostatistician • Medical Researcher

Prof. Dr.
Asif Hanif

Professor of Biostatistics and Medical Statistics

PhD Medical Statistics, Malaysia • PhD Statistics (Specialization in Biostatistics), Pakistan • MS • MSc Biostatistics, Pakistan

Advancing health research through rigorous study design, responsible statistical analysis, scientific communication, postgraduate mentorship, and ethical applications of artificial intelligence.

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Academic profile

About me

Connecting Biostatistics with meaningful health research

I am a professor and consultant in biostatistics and medical research with extensive experience in study design, statistical analysis, postgraduate supervision, scientific writing, and professional research training.

My work focuses on helping clinicians, public-health professionals, postgraduate researchers, and academic institutions conduct scientifically rigorous, transparent, reproducible, and publication-ready research.

I have contributed to multidisciplinary scholarship across medicine, public health, dentistry, rehabilitation, epidemiology, allied health sciences, and medical education.

A growing part of my academic work examines practical and ethical applications of artificial intelligence in research education, scientific writing, statistical analysis, and evidence synthesis.

Statistical identity

Research dashboard

A visual summary of the methods and analytical areas that define my academic work.

Methodological portfolio

Selected analytical strengths

Biostatistics
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Research Methodology
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Meta-analysis
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Clinical Research
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Psychometrics
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AI for Researchers
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Research methods wheel

Biostatistics
RCTs
Meta-analysis
Regression
CFA / SEM
Diagnostic Accuracy
Survival Analysis
Psychometrics
Epidemiology

International academic footprint

Selected countries connected with my research, training, and academic journey

Pakistan
Türkiye
Malaysia
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Australia

Academic highlights

Qualifications, expertise, and leadership

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Qualifications

Advanced academic training in statistics, biostatistics, and medical statistics.

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Qualifications

  • PhD Medical Statistics, Malaysia
  • PhD Statistics
  • Specialization in Biostatistics
  • MS
  • MSc Biostatistics
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Research Expertise

Methodological expertise from study conception to publication-ready evidence.

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Research Expertise

  • Biostatistics
  • Clinical research
  • Epidemiology
  • Systematic reviews
  • Meta-analysis
  • Psychometrics
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Research Software

Applied statistical analysis, modelling, interpretation, and reporting.

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Research Software

  • SPSS
  • R
  • JASP
  • AMOS
  • DataStatPro
  • Meta-analysis software
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Academic Leadership

Leadership in research training, mentorship, and scholarly publishing.

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Academic Leadership

  • Founder, MRSCTC
  • Editor-in-Chief, PJBMR
  • Postgraduate supervision
  • Research workshops
  • Institutional capacity building
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Scientific Writing

Academic communication, manuscript development, and publication strategy.

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Scientific Writing

  • Manuscript development
  • Reviewer responses
  • Journal selection
  • Reporting guidelines
  • Publication strategy
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AI for Researchers

Responsible applications of artificial intelligence in research workflows.

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AI for Researchers

  • Literature support
  • Scientific writing
  • Analysis assistance
  • Teaching and training
  • Ethical AI workflows

Research and expertise

Areas of academic contribution

Methodological support from research question to publication-ready evidence.

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Biostatistics

Statistical planning, modelling, interpretation, and publication-ready reporting.

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Research Methodology

Research questions, study designs, protocols, sampling, measurement, and methodological review.

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Clinical Research

Randomized trials, diagnostic studies, interventions, clinical outcomes research, and protocol development.

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Epidemiology & Public Health

Cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, surveillance, and population-based health research.

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Evidence Synthesis

Systematic reviews, meta-analysis, meta-regression, risk-of-bias assessment, and PRISMA reporting.

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Statistical Modelling

Linear, logistic, ordinal, count, survival, repeated-measures, multilevel, and multivariable models.

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Scale Development & Validation

Questionnaire development, reliability, EFA, CFA, psychometrics, and item analysis.

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Diagnostic Accuracy

Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, likelihood ratios, ROC curves, and optimal cut-offs.

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Scientific Writing

Manuscript development, reviewer responses, reporting guidelines, and publication strategy.

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Research Software

Applied support using SPSS, R, JASP, AMOS, DataStatPro, and other research software.

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Postgraduate Supervision

Thesis planning, research mentoring, methodological guidance, and manuscript development.

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AI for Researchers

Responsible use of AI for literature work, writing, analysis support, teaching, and workflow improvement.

Selected scholarship

Recent and selected publications

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Clinical review

Updated perspectives on vitamin D deficiency, screening, supplementation and clinical guidance

International collaborative publication

2026

Randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of vitamin C and D supplementation as an adjunct in the management of gingivitis in school-going children

BMC Public Health

2026

Narrative review

A global health alert on the re-emergence of mpox: prevention and management

Health Science Reports

2026

Systematic review and meta-analysis

Ultrasound elastography for the assessment of liver fibrosis

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

2026

Population-based analysis

Modelling maternal factors affecting children ever born in Punjab, Pakistan

American Journal of Human Biology

Academic leadership

Research, training, and scholarly publishing

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Founder and academic initiative

Medical Research and Statistical Consultancy Training Centre

MRSCTC supports researchers through research-methodology guidance, biostatistical consultancy, scientific writing, workshops, mentoring, and professional capacity building.

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Editor-in-Chief

Pioneer Journal of Biostatistics and Medical Research

PJBMR promotes ethical, transparent, methodologically sound, and accessible scholarship in biostatistics, medicine, public health, and allied health sciences.

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Academic journey

Qualifications and progression

Research journey

MSc Biostatistics

Formal postgraduate training in biostatistics and applied health research.

MS / Advanced statistical training

Advanced statistical methods and applied research development.

PhD Statistics

Specialization in Biostatistics.

PhD Medical Statistics, Malaysia

Advanced methodological training in medical and health statistics.

Professor, Research Mentor, and Academic Leader

Biostatistics, medical research, postgraduate supervision, MRSCTC, and PJBMR.

Teaching and mentorship

Making advanced research methods understandable and usable

Postgraduate supervision Biostatistics workshops Research methodology SPSS and R JASP and AMOS DataStatPro Systematic review and meta-analysis Scientific writing Questionnaire validation Diagnostic accuracy and ROC analysis Responsible AI for researchers

Contact

Academic collaboration, research consultation, and institutional training

For collaborations, workshops, postgraduate mentorship, methodological consultation, editorial initiatives, and institutional capacity development.

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0000-0002-2670-6402

Prof. Dr. Asif Hanif

Biostatistics • Medical Research • Research Education

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