The Institute of Applied Psychology at the University of the Punjab announces the successful defense of Ms. Huma Hassan's Ph.D. dissertation, "Neuropsychological Deficits of Patients with Dementia and Burden on Caregivers." Supervised by Prof. Dr. Najma Najam, her research offers crucial insights into dementia patients' cognitive challenges and the burdens on caregivers. Her work was evaluated by Prof. Dr. Shabbir Ahmad Rana from Govt. M.A.O college and Dr. Sarah Shahed from Forman Christian College University, Lahore. A dynamic Q&A; session followed her presentation, engaging students and faculty in a deeper exploration of her findings. Acting Director Dr. Iram Fatima and the faculty commend Ms. Hassan for her outstanding scholarly achievement, marking a significant contribution to the field of applied psychology.