Dr. Afsar Mian is an Associate Professor and Team Lead at the Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Research at Aga Khan University, Karachi. His research focuses on developing targeted therapies and peptide‑based approaches against leukemia, including work on the drug PF‑114 for treatment‑resistant leukemia now in Phase III clinical trials. Dr. Mian’s current work also explores gene‑editing therapies for blood disorders such as beta‑thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, advancing innovative treatments in hematology and regenerative medicine.