LEADERSHIP
July 13, 2026 2026-07-17 10:33LEADERSHIP
Science-Led. Field-Tested. Results-Driven.
Rao Kamran Aslam — President
Rao Kamran Aslam serves as President of the Institute of Reproductive Biotechnology and Genomics (IRBG), providing strategic leadership and on-ground execution across the Institute’s commercial and institutional operations.
A seasoned businessman with experience across multiple sectors, Rao Kamran Aslam brings a strong track record of enterprise leadership, business development, and organizational growth to IRBG’s expanding operations. He also serves as Director of Bahar Education Foundation, a Pakistan-based non-profit organization supporting underprivileged students through scholarships and educational assistance.
Notable Contributions
- Seasoned businessman across multiple sectors.
- Director, Bahar Education Foundation.
- Philanthropist supporting community uplift.
- Experienced media professional and drama producer.
- Provides strategic leadership and on-ground execution across the Institute.
Rao Kamran Aslam’s leadership complements Dr. Shahzad’s scientific and technical expertise, giving IRBG a leadership team that combines deep reproductive biotechnology know-how with proven business strategy and execution capability.
Dr. Qaisar Shahzad — Founder & CEO
Dr. Qaisar Shahzad is an internationally recognized animal reproductive biotechnologist and geneticist specializing in assisted reproductive technologies, embryo production, animal breeding, and livestock genetic improvement. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction from Guangxi University, China.
He is the Founder and CEO of the Institute of Reproductive Biotechnology and Genomics (IRBG), a multidisciplinary institute comprising four specialized divisions: the Embryo Technologies Division (VitaGene Farms), the Semen Production Division (NextGen Sires), the Research & Genomics Division, and the Training & Capacity Building Division.
Dr. Shahzad also serves as Director of Royal Cell Biotechnology (Pakistan) and Technical Director of Royal Cell Biotechnology (Guangxi, China), where he has led pioneering initiatives in reproductive biotechnology, embryo production, and international livestock genetic exchange.
Areas of Expertise
- In Vitro Embryo Production (IVF)
- Embryo Cryopreservation
- Semen Production
- Animal Genomics
- Genetic Improvement of Cattle, Buffalo, Sheep, and Goats
Dr. Shahzad has authored numerous scientific publications in international journals and has actively promoted research collaboration, technology transfer, and professional capacity building throughout his career.
Vision for IRBG
Through his leadership, Dr. Shahzad continues to bridge scientific research with commercial application — driving innovation in livestock biotechnology and contributing to sustainable livestock development, genetic improvement, and food security at both national and international levels. His vision for IRBG is to formalize and scale this field-tested expertise into a single institution capable of producing elite genetics commercially, generating new science, and training the next generation of reproductive biotechnology professionals across South Asia.
FOUNDER’S LEGACY
The Foundation IRBG Is Built On
Before establishing IRBG, Dr. Qaisar Shahzad led numerous national and international initiatives in reproductive biotechnology. These achievements form the scientific and practical foundation upon which IRBG is being built.
- 40,000+ embryos produced
- 12,000 buffalo embryos exported to China
- 5 IVF laboratories established
- 4 semen production units established
- Pakistan’s first buffalo IVF calf
- Pakistan’s first FMD-Free Compartment
- International collaborations
- HEC-funded research
These achievements reflect Dr. Shahzad’s personal career and field record prior to and alongside founding IRBG — they represent the foundation the Institute is built on, not IRBG’s own institutional track record, since IRBG itself is newly established.
