ORIC Introduction
ORIC
Introduction:
The Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) at Qarshi University (QU) serves as a dynamic hub for fostering research excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Committed to advancing knowledge and driving positive change, ORIC plays a pivotal role in facilitating research activities, promoting innovation, and bridging academia-industry partnerships.
ORIC-QU is led by Dr. Rashid Saif, guided by the visionary leadership of the VC-QU , where we are dedicated to supporting faculty, researchers, and students in their pursuit of groundbreaking research initiatives across diverse disciplines. Our office provides comprehensive support and resources to enable researchers to conduct high-impact research, secure funding, and disseminate their findings through scholarly publications and conferences.
Moreover, ORIC promotes innovation and entrepreneurship by nurturing a culture of creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Through various programs, workshops, and initiatives, we encourage the development of innovative solutions to address real-world challenges and drive economic growth and development.
Additionally, ORIC facilitates the commercialization of research outcomes and technologies by fostering partnerships with industry stakeholders, facilitating technology transfer, and supporting the establishment of spin-off ventures. By fostering a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem, ORIC-QU aims to cultivate a culture of excellence, drive transformative discoveries, and make meaningful contributions to society. Join us in our journey of exploration, innovation, and impact.
Research Work of Qarshi University’s faculty members -Thinking Beyond the Horizons
Qarshi University’s interdisciplinary research group believes that to solve challenging problems faced by society, researchers and scientists across disciplines have to work together. At Qarshi University, we strive to synergize research by encouraging researchers and scientists to stretch their boundaries and collaborate to form interdisciplinary research groups. Towards this objective, we have active interdisciplinary research groups in areas of Bioinformatics.
Research & Publications
Ms. Ajwa Asim
Lecturer Clinical Psychology | Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
Research & Publications
| Additional Duties | ||
| Designation | From | To |
| Focal Person of CMS for Department of social and management sciences at Qarshi University | August 2026 | Present |
| Focal Person of SAP for Department of social and management sciences at Qarshi University | June 2026 | Present |
| Member of anti-drug and tobacco committee at Qarshi University | September 2026 | Present |
| Certifications and Honors |
| Among the top-five position holders in the 133rd convocation of Punjab University (2024). |
| Memberships |
| Member of American Psychological Association (2023) |
| Member of “Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychology (PACP)” (2026) |
| Conferences |
| Conducted a workshop on “the psychology toolkit” at Qarshi University (2026) |
| Conducted a workshop on Projective and Intelligence Testing at College of Home Economics and Social Science at University of Home Economics” (2026) |
| Conducted a counselling session on wellness and stress management at College of Home.Economics and Social Science at University of Home Economics” (2025) |
| Participated in international conference organized by Centre for Clinical Psychology (2022) |
| Achievements and Certification |
| Presented the thesis on the topic “A comparison on Aging Perception, self-compassion & menopausal related quality of life in peri and post-menopausal transition” in 7th international conference on “cultivating mental health, well-being and happiness: A way forward” (2024) |
| Presented a thesis on topic “aging perception, self-compassion & menopause specific quality of life in peri-menopause and post-menopause women” in “International Conference on 7th International Conference on Cultivating Mental Health Well-being and Happiness: A way forward” University of Management &Technology (2024). |
| Presented a case study on borderline disorder in “1st international seminar on case studies” in Professional School of Psychology at University of Management & Technology (2024). |
| Participated as social media manager in the program “Ink links to Joy” a mental health campaign (2024). |
| Attended a seminar on “Autism Spectrum Disorder” organized by Centre for Clinical Psychology (2023) |
| Attended a “One day training on history taking and psychoeducation of psychological Disorder.” (2020). |
| Skills |
| Clinical and Assessment Skills |
| Psychotherapy and intervention skills |
| Interpersonal skills |
| Ethical skills |
| Academic leadership and mentoring |
| Field knowledge |
Prof. Dr. Ghulam Jilany Khan
Chairperson | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | HEC-Approved Ph.D. Supervisor | International Ph.D. Thesis Evaluator
Research & Publications
| Global Recognition and Research Metrics | |
| Global Ranking (Pharmacology) | Among Top 1000 Scientists Globally |
| Publications and Impact Factor | 90+ Scientific Publications | 328.318 Cumulative Impact Factor |
| Citation Footprint | 4,638+ Citations | h-index: 34 | g-index: 68 | i10-index: 63 |
| Peer Review Merit | 150+ Web of Science Verified Review Contributions (worldwide 98th Percentile Reviewer Merit Ranking) |
| Prestigious Honor | Chinese President Outstanding Researcher of the Year Award (2016–2017) |
| Research Focus and Strategic Priorities | |
| Research interest of Prof. Dr. Ghulam Jilany Khan: Exploration of therapeutic potential of natural herbs with a core focus towards: • Cancer Biology and Immunomodulation: Investigating metabolic signaling networks, tumor microenvironments, and anti-metastatic targeting. • Computational, Pharmacology and In Silico Discovery: Predicting drug target interactions, structural modeling, and biomarker identification. • Emerging Technologies and Space Biology: Microgravity tissue development (CAM assay), low cost cancer diagnostics |
| Strategic Philosophy | |
| Dr. Khan’s strategics philosophy is centered on building a high performing, research intensive, student focused and globally connected Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences that produces competent professionals, impactful researchers, academic leaders, and future innovators. His overarching goal is to create an academic environment in which excellence in teaching, research, innovation, professional development and industry engagement mutually reinforce one another. | |
| Academic Excellence | • Modernizing the curricula to align with national regulatory standards and international benchmarks. • Combining core pharmaceutical sciences with clinical applications, technology, and regular reviews to keep graduates future ready. |
| Teaching Excellence | • Adopting the student centered methods like case based learning, and activity based blended education. • Focusing on developing critical thinking, clinical reasoning, leadership, and lifelong learning skills. |
| Research, Innovation and Intellectual Property | • Establishing interdisciplinary research clusters focused on securing grants and high impact publications that may benefit the society in line with SDGs. • Translating lab discoveries into patents, commercial products, and industrial partnerships. |
| Faculty Development, Mentorship and Academic Leadership | • Delivering structured mentoring and professional development for early career faculty. • Fostering a collaborative academic culture designed to empower future leaders. |
| Globalization and Internationalization | • Partnering with global institutions to support joint research, faculty/student mobility, and international grants. • Expanding the Faculty’s international footprint through cross border initiatives and global conferences. |
| Industry, Hospital and Professional Linkages | • Building strong networks with pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and regulatory bodies for experiential learning. • Utilizing industry advisory boards to ensure graduate skills match current workforce demands. |
| Student Success, Employability and Entrepreneurship | • Aligning academic learning with career pathways in clinical practice, regulatory affairs, and industry. • Mentoring students to become job creating entrepreneurs and researchers. |
| Digital Transformation and Future Ready Education | • Integrateing AI based technologies, and data analytics across teaching, research, and administration. • Building digital competencies while maintaining high ethical standards and academic integrity. |
| Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement | • Useing data, stakeholder feedback, and external benchmarks to guide academic decision making. • Maintaining rigorous internal quality control as a strategic driver of institutional growth. |
| Ethics, Professionalism and Social Responsibility | • Embeding scientific integrity, ethical conduct, and patient centered practice into student training. • Promoting socially relevant research, public health service, and environmental responsibility. |
| A Culture of Excellence | • Establishing an environment where students and faculty continuously turn knowledge into real world impact. • Positioning the Faculty as a nationally distinguished and internationally respected institution. |
| Few Selected Publications | |
| [1] | Luteolin glycoside from Dracocephalum Moldavica L. attenuates COPD by modulating TLR4 expression and alveolar crosstalk. Food Frontiers. I.F: 6.3. DOI: 10.1002/fft2.70320 (2026). Link |
| [2] | Dual Targeting by Artemisia rupestris L. Disrupting TLR4/NF-κB Signaling and Macrophage Driven Immune Evasion in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. I.F: 6.8. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2025.121028 (2026). Link |
| [3] | Chemical versatility of Halofuginone; its detoxification and future pharmacotherapeutic potentials. Discover Biotechnology. I.F: Yet to announce. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s44340-025-00039-6 (2025). Link |
| [4] | Chitosan nanoparticles act as promising carriers of microRNAs to brain cells in neurodegenerative diseases. Chinese Chemical Letters. I.F: 8.9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cclet.2024.110774 (2025). Link |
| [5] | Therapeutic and clinical potential of thiolutin microneedles on Alzheimer’s disease mitigation. International Journal of Pharmaceutics. I.F: 6.0. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2025.125898 (2025). Link |
| [6] | miR-23b is a negative regulator of tumor suppressing PTPRG in colorectal cancer. Translational Oncology. I.F: 4.9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranon.2025.102447 (2025). Link |
| [7] | Molecular mechanism of rapamycin-induced autophagy activation to attenuate smoking-induced COPD. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. I.F: 2.5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.151819 (April 14, 2025). Link |
| [8] | Anti-colorectal cancer actions of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. and its underlying mechanism via HPLC integration and network pharmacological approaches. Phytomedicine. I.F: 11.3. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2025.156370 (2025). Link |
| [9] | The Application of Polymeric Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery Carriers to Cells in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Cell Proliferation. I.F: 7.6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/cpr.13804 (2025). Link |
| [10] | Extracellular vesicle-derived miR-146a as a novel crosstalk mechanism for high-fat induced atherosclerosis by targeting SMAD4. Journal of Advanced Research. I.F: 17.1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2024.08.012 (2024). Link |
| [11] | Thymus as incontrovertible target of immune modulatory future therapeutics. Endocrine, Metabolic and Immune Disorders – Drug Targets. I.F: 2.0. DOI: 10.2174/0118715303283164240126104109 (2024). Link |
| [12] | Exploring the molecular mechanism of Artemisia rupestris L. for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma via PI3K/AKT pathway. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. I.F: 6.8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.117572 (2024). Link |
| [13] | Non-Muscle Myosin IIC as a Prognostic and Therapeutic Target in Cancer. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology. I.F: 3.641. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1166/jbn.2024.3799 (2024). Link |
| [14] | Targeted intervention of natural medicinal active ingredients and traditional Chinese medicine on epigenetic modification: possible strategies for prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. Phytomedicine. I.F: 11.3. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phymed.2023.155139 (2024). Link |
| [15] | Effects of Curcuma Longa L. and Piper Nigrum L. against Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and infectious angiogenesis. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. I.F: 1.126. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1166/jbmb.2024.2363 (2024). Link |
| [16] | Determination of Anti-oxidative stress mechanism of Isodon suzhouensis leaves by employing bioinformatic and traditional research tools. ACS Omega. I.F: 5.2. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c07913 (2023). Link |
| [17] | The potential mechanism of Isodon suzhouensis against COVID-19 via EGFR/TLR4 Pathway. Food Science and Human Wellness. I.F: 8.022. DOI: 10.26599/FSHW.2023.9250011 (2023). Link |
| [18] | Design of a Novel Integrated Microfluidic Chip for Continuous Separation of Circulating Tumor Cells from Peripheral Blood Cells. Scientific Reports-Nature. I.F: 4.996. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-20886-1 (2022). Link |
| [19] | Total flavonoid extract from Dracocephalum moldavica L. improve pulmonary fibrosis by reducing inflammation and inhibiting the Hedgehog signaling pathway. Phytotherapy research. I.F: 8.1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.7771 (2022). Link |
| [20] | Protective effects of Isodon Suzhouensis extract and glaucocalyxin A on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease through SOCS3-JAKs/STATs pathway. Food Frontiers. I.F: 9.9. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.177 (2022). Link |
| [21] | Identification of phytochemicals and antioxidant activity of Premna microphylla Turcz. stem through UPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS. Food Chemistry. I.F: 10.4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.131482 (2022). Link |
| [22] | Ginsenoside Rg1 ameliorates blood brain barrier disruption and traumatic brain injury via attenuating macrophages derived exosomes miR-21 release. Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B. I.F: 14.903. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsb.2021.03.032 (2021). Link |
| [23] | Computational pharmacology and bioinformatics to explore the potential mechanism of Schisandra against atherosclerosis. Food and Chemical Toxicology. I.F: 5.572. DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2021.112058 (2021). Link |
| [24] | Identification and characterization of potential antioxidant components in Isodon amethystoides (Benth.) Hara tea leaves by UPLC-LTQ-Orbitrap-MS. Food and Chemical Toxicology. I.F: 5.572. DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111961 (2021). Link |
| [25] | DT-13 inhibits breast cancer cell migration via non-muscle myosin II-A regulation in tumor microenvironment synchronized adaptations. Clinical And Translational Oncology. I.F: 3.405. DOI: 10.1007/s12094-020-02303-z (2020). Link |
| [26] | Synthetic NRG-1 Functionalized DNA Nanospindels Towards HER2/neu Targets for in Vitro Anti-Cancer Activity Assessment Against Breast Cancer MCF-7 Cells. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. I.F: 3.935. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113133 (2020). Link |
| [27] | Effect of Marsdenia tenacissima extract on G2/M cell cycle arrest by upregulating 14-3-3σ and downregulating c-mycin vitro and in vivo. Chinese Herbal Medicine. I.F: 11.2. DOI: 10.1016/j.chmed.2019.03.002 (2019). Link |
| [28] | In-vitro pre-treatment of cancer cells with TGF-β1: A novel approach of tail vein lung cancer metastasis mouse model for anti-metastatic studies. Current Molecular Pharmacology. I.F: 7.2. DOI: 10.2174/1874467212666190306165703 (2019). Link |
| [29] | DNA scaffold nanoparticles coated with HPMC/EC for oral delivery. International journal of pharmaceutics. I.F: 6.510. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.03.054 (2019). Link |
| [30] | Revealing synergistic mechanism of multiple components in compound Fengshiding capsule for rheumatoid arthritis therapeutics by network pharmacology. Current Molecular medicine. I.F: 3.084. DOI: 10.2174/1566524019666190405094125 (2019). Link |
| [31] | Design, synthesis and evaluation of DNA nano-cubes as a core material protected by the alginate coating for oral administration of anti-diabetic drug. Journal of food and drug analysis. I.F: 6.079. DOI: 10.1016/j.jfda.2019.03.004 (2019). Link |
| [32] | Chitosan-coated rectangular DNA nanospheres for better outcomes of anti-diabetic drug. Journal of nanoparticle research. I.F: 3.533. DOI: 10.1007/s11051-019-4534-1 (2019). Link |
| [33] | Evaluation of chitosan/eudragit hybrid coating over cubic DNA nanospheres with superior stability and therapeutic outcomes. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. I.F: 5.2. DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2019.05.023 (2019). Link |
| [34] | PLL alginate and the HPMC EC hybrid coating over the 3D DNA nanocubes as compact nanoparticles for oral administration. Applied nanoscience. I.F: 4.604. DOI: 10.1007/s13204-019-01075-5 (2019). Link |
| [35] | Bile acid homeostasis paradigm and its connotation with cholestatic liver diseases. Drug Discovery Today. I.F: 8.7. DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2018.09.007 (2018). Link |
| [36] | Current and future biomarkers in gastric cancer. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. I.F: 7.5. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.04.178 (2018). Link |
| [37] | Salicin from Alangium chinense ameliorates rheumatoid arthritis by modulating the Nrf2-HO-1-ROS pathways. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. I.F: 6.7. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b02241 (2018). Link |
| [38] | Clinical evaluation of carcinoembryonic and carbohydrate antigens as cancer biomarkers to monitor palliative chemotherapy in advanced stage gastric cancer. Current problems in cancer. I.F: 2.4. DOI: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2018.08.003 (2018). Link |
| [39] | Chemical Constituents from Cimicifuga dahurica and their Anti-Proliferative Effects on MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells. Molecules. I.F: 5.1. DOI: 10.3390/molecules23051083 (2018). Link |
| [40] | TGF-β1 Causes EMT by Regulating N Acetyl Glucosaminyl Transferases via Downregulation of Non Muscle Myosin II-A through JNK/P38/PI3K Pathway in Lung Cancer. Current Cancer Drug Targets. I.F: 3.428. DOI: 10.2174/1568009617666170807120304 (2018). Link |
| [41] | Cardio-supportive devices (VRD and DCC device) and patches for advanced heart failure: A review, summary of state of the art and future directions. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. I.F: 7.5. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.03.049 (2018). Link |
| [42] | Protease-Activated Receptor 4 (PAR4): A Promising Target for Antiplatelet Therapy. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. I.F: 6.3. DOI: 10.3390/ijms19020573 (2018). Link |
| [43] | Interdependent and independent multidimensional role of tumor microenvironment on hepatocellular carcinoma. Cytokine. I.F: 3.926. DOI: 10.1016/j.cyto.2017.09.026 (2018). Link |
| [44] | Versatility of Cancer Associated Fibroblasts: Commendable Targets For Anti-Tumor Therapy. Current Drug Targets. I.F: 3.5. DOI: 10.2174/1389450119666180219124439 (2018). Link |
| [45] | Vildagliptin loaded DNA origami nanospheres coated with Eudragit for oral delivery and better glycemic control in type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. I.F: 7.5. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.11.059 (2018). Link |
| [46] | Apoptosis effects of Imperatorin on synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis through mitochondrial/caspase-mediated pathways. Food and Function. I.F: 6.375. DOI: 10.1039/c7fo01748k (2018). Link |
| [47] | Pharmacological effects and potential therapeutic targets of DT-13. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. I.F: 7.5. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.10.101 (2018). Link |
| [48] | Chlorogenic acid (CGA) A pharmacological review and call for further research. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. I.F: 7.5. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.10.064 (2018). Link |
| [49] | IDH mutations associated impact on related cancer epidemiology and subsequent effect toward HIF-1α. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy. I.F: 7.5. DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.02.083 (2017). Link |
| [50] | In-vivo evaluation of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic activity of aqueous methanolic extract of Jatropha gossypifolia. African Journal Of pharmacy and Pharmacology. I.F: 0.27. DOI: 10.5897/AJPP2017.4812 (2017). Link |
| [51] | DT-13 attenuates human lung cancer metastasis via regulating NMIIA activity under hypoxia condition. Oncology Reports. I.F: 4.7. DOI: 10.3892/or.2016.4879 (2016). Link |
| [52] | DT-13, a saponin monomer of dwarf lilyturf tuber, induces autophagy and potentiates anti-cancer effect of nutrient deprivation. European journal of pharmacology. I.F: 5.7. DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2016.04.016 (2016). Link |
| [53] | DT-13 inhibits cancer cell migration by regulating NMIIA indirectly in the tumor microenvironment. Oncology reports. I.F: 4.7. DOI: 10.3892/or.2016.4890 (2016). Link |
| [54] | Understanding and responsiveness level about cervical cancer and its avoidance among the young women of Pakistan. Asian pacific Journal of cancer prevention. I.F: 2.52. DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.12.4877 (2014). Link |
| [55] | Antibiotic Therapy in Pyogenic Meningitis in Paediatric Patients. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. I.F: 1.1. DOI: 10.2013/JCPSP.703707 (2013). Link |
| [56] | Ciprofloxacin; the frequent use in poultry and its consequences on human health. The Professional Medical Journal. X category. 2015;22 (1):001-005. Link |
| [57] | Alternative medicine; the tendency of using complimentary alternative medicine in patients of different hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan. The Professional Medical Journal. X category. 2014; 21(6):1178-1184. Link |
| [58] | Frequency of Thalassemia and Its Association with Hepatitis C Infection in Local Population of Pakistan. Biomedica. Y category. Biomedica–36(3): p265-271; Sep.2020. Link |
| Conference Papers, Abstracts, Presentations, Posters and Book Chapters | |
| Conference Papers | 15 |
| Book Chapters | 2 |
| Published Abstracts | 27 |
| International Poster Presentations | 7 |
| International Conference Presentations | 8 |
| Research Supervisions (titles) | |
| 1. | In vivo and in ovo evaluation of sodium bicarbonate as anti cancer agent and its possible mechanism of action |
| 2. | Computational Exploration and Experimental Validation of Spironolactone’s Anti-Cancer Potential |
| 3. | Human Mobility Index Calculation Using Pose Estimation Technique |
| 4. | Exploration of Therapeutic Potential of BMH-21 Against Gastric Cancer and its Underlying Molecular Mechanism |
| 5. | The Therapeutic Potential of Dimethyl Itaconate in Mitigating Azaserine-Induced Pancreatic Carcinogenesis |
| 6. | Exploration of Immunomodulatory Driven Antitumor Therapeutic Potential of Synthetic Progestin against Pancreatic Cancer |
| 7. | Identification of BMH-21 Anticancer Potential Against Breast Cancer Using Computational Pharmacology and Invitro Studies |
| 8. | Exploration of Anti-Cancer Molecular Targets of Lin28 1632 against Breast cancer through Networking Pharmacology and In vitro Techniques |
| 9. | Versatility of Lung Cancer Metastasis biomarkers and its association with different types of metastatic tumors |
| 10. | Variations in the Regulation of Non Muscle Myosin in Type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| 11. | Study Of Antibacterial Activity Of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) And Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum L.) Alone And In Combination Against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Along with its Effect on Angiogenesis |
| 12. | Design of a Novel Integrated Microfluidic Chip for Continuous Separation of Circulating Tumor Cells from Peripheral Blood Cells |
| 13. | The Role of Carbohydrate content in IDH mutations |
| 14. | Carcinoembryonic and carbohydrate antigens as cancer biomarkers |
| 15. | Study of controlled drugs abuse in Lahore |
| 16. | Role of Pharmacist in controlling Post Cesarean section associated infections and antibiotic prophylaxis |
| 17. | Exploration of Protease Activated Receptors against platelets as therapeutic approach |
| 18. | The Role of TGF-Beta in exacerbation of tumor angiogenesis |
| 19. | Association of Acetyl Salicylic Acid with N-Acetyl Glucosaminyl Transferases Against cellular tight junctions |
| 20. | Precocious Puberty: A Dire Need to Look Into Food Regulations of Pakistan |
| 21. | Prevalence and Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness among Young Women of Pakistan |
| 22. | Pre-Natal Care Services in Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan |
| 23. | Pharmaceutical Care for Thalassemic Patients |
| 24. | Central Role of Pharmacist in Pharmaceutical Care for Cancer Patients |
| 25. | Burn injuries risk assessment among females of Pakistan |
| 26. | Analysis of Different Tetra Packs of Milk Available in the Market |
| 27. | Assessment of discomfort and dependency level associated with limb amputation among patients of Lahore, Pakistan |
| 28. | Incidence and Knowledge about Hypertension among University Male Students of Lahore, Pakistan |
| Professional Participation / Activities / Seminars / Workshops / Conferences | |
| [1] | Attended and participated in digital event organized by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) titled “Sports Pharmacy Practice and Education” on August 01, 2023 |
| [2] | Represented the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FOPS) UCP, in All Punjab University Innovation Expo 2022 organized by HEC Punjab at Flatties Exhibition Hall, Flatties Hotel, Lahore on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Our two innovative products were the center of attraction and were sold out physically. |
| [3] | Attended and participated in digital event organized by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) titled “Advancing Pharmaceutica Supply Chain Management: Strategies for Optimizing Global Health Outcomes” on July 24, 2023 |
| [4] | Attended the Medicine Nobel laureates Dr. David Julius and Dr. Ardem Patapoutian (Nobel laureate Physiology or Medicine 2021) Nobel lectures (Online) on Mechanism of Pain, on Tuesday December 07, 2021. (Attended the live session online) |
| [5] | Seminar on Proximity Labeling of Proteins: Precise Micromapping with Dexterity Kits organized by “Prof. Dr. Huang Mia” Department of Molecular Medicine at Scripps Research, California, USA, in collaboration with Dr. Aditya Vaidya Senior Scientist, Chemical Biology Innovation Research & Development, MilliporeSigma, Temecula-CA, USA. Tuesday, October 11 |
| [6] | Symposium on Imaging Mass Cytometry greater Asia Symposium: Uncovering Spatial Biology (session: 1) organized by “Dr. Jean Huang from Fluidigm” in collaboration with Hartland Jackson, PhD Investigator, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute; Jay Hirota, PhD Canada Research Chair in Respiratory Mucosal Immunology, Assistant Professor of Medicine, McMaster University; Kjetil Ask, PhD Associate Professor, Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada. Wednesday December 08, 2021. |
| [7] | Attended and participated in digital event organized by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) titled “Enabling Life-Course immunization through pharmacy-based vaccination” on July 26, 2023 |
| [8] | Attended and participated in digital event organized by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) titled “Empowering Pharmacy Team: Leveraging Global Insights for Self-Care Enhancement” on July 25, 2023 |
| [9] | International Webinar on Towards microRNA-based therapeutics in cancer Organized By Wiley in collaboration with “Harvard Medical School”, “Current Protocols (A Wiley Brand Journal) and “Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc” Moderator, Alejandro Montenegro-Montero, Ph.D Editor Current Protocols, Wiley; Key-Note Speakers. Dr. Frank J. Slack, Director Harvard Medical School Initiative for RNA Medicine; and Dr. Clarence Lee, Senior Product Manager, Genetic Sciences Division, Thermo Fisher Scientific. Wednesday December 01, 2021 |
| [10] | International seminar on Using mass cytometry to identify clinically relevant biological signatures in human health and disease Organized By Wiley in collaboration with “Fluidigm” and “Current Protocols (A Wiley Brand Journal)” Moderator, Dr. Alejandro Montenegro-Montero, Ph.D. Editor Current Protocols, Wiley; Key-Note Speakers. Dr. Brice Gaudilliere, MD, PhD, Associate Professor Departments of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine and (by courtesy) of Pediatrics Stanford University School of Medicine; Dr. Michelle Poulin, PhD Manager, Field Applications Fluidigm. Tuesday May 4, 2021 |
| [11] | International seminar on Probing cancer cells states and the tumor microenvironment using spatial transcriptomics Organized by International Society for Advancement of Cytometry in Collaboration with 10X Genomics, at Wiley United States. Moderator, Dr. Alejandro Montenegro-Montero, Ph.D. Editor Current Protocols, Wiley. Key-Note Speaker Dr. Itai Yanai, PI Director, Institute for Computational Medicine, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology New York University, School of Medicine, Thursday, April 22nd and 29th 2021 |
| [12] | International Seminar on Highly Multiplexed Targeted Proteomics Acquisition on a TIMS-QTOF (Part I), Leveraging prm-PASEF on the timsTOF Pro to Interrogate the Functional Proteome (Part II) Organized by Wiley Analytical Sciences. Moderator, Dr. Martin Graf-Utzmann (Wiley Analytical Science, Lab Automation & Equipment) KeyNote Speaker, Prof. Dr. Gunnar Dittmar (Group leader proteomics of cellular signalling Luxembourg Institute of Health, Department of Infection and Immunity; Dr. Jarrod A. Marto, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Dept. of Pathology Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on April 28, 2021 |
| [13] | International Seminar on The importance of analysis of the tumor microenvironment in cancer immunity, Organized by Current Protocols (Wiley), Moderator, Dr. Jeremy Petravicz, Ph. D Editor Current Protocols, Key-Note Speaker, Dr. Hiroyoshi Nishikawa, M.D., Ph.D. Professor, Department of Immunology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan. Director, Division of Cancer Immunology, Research Institute / EPOC, National Cancer Center, Tokyo/Chiba, Japan on April 27, 2021 |
| [14] | International Seminar on Spatial sequencing–based integration of single cell data and morphology in brain tumors Organized by Current Protocols (Wiley). Moderator, Dr. Jeremy Petravicz. KeyNote Speaker, Dr. Felix Sahm MD, Ph.D. Senior Managing Neuropathologist, University of Heidelberg, Germany. April 20, 2021. (Attended Virtually with online registration) |
| [15] | 7 Weeks, Post-Graduation Course in Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Canada, organized by China Pharmaceutical University from September, 22 to November 10, 2017. |
| [16] | Lecture by Nobel Laureate; Prof. Barry Marshell (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2005). Man vs. helicopter-the past 50,000 years and the next 50 at China Pharmaceutical University China (2016). |
| [17] | Three Days International Cancer Research Conference themed “New Horizons in Cancer Research: Bringing Cancer Discoveries to Patients” Organized by American Association of Cancer research (AACR) at Marriott Hotel Parkview, Shanghai, China on November 12-15, 2016. |
| [18] | International course on Pharmacy management in Canada by Prof. Dr. Kevin Hall (From University of Alberta, Canada) at China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China (2016). |
| [19] | Three days International Research Conference themed “Coping with the current challenges and opportunities in Pharmaceutical sector” organized By Office of International Exchange and Co-operation, China Pharmaceutical University, in collaboration with international student Union, at China Pharmaceutical University, #24 TongJiangXiang, Nanjing, Jiangsu China, on March 26-28, 2015. |
| [20] | Seminar on Utilization of tissue-resident immune cell against tumor by Prof. Dr. Yun Feng Feng from University of Washington St. Louis, organized by new drug screening center, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, China Pharmaceutical University, China (2017). |
| [21] | International Seminar on the role of sphingosine kinases in cell biology organized by the office of international exchange and cooperation, China Pharmaceutical University, China (2017). |
| [22] | Two days “International Conference of Toxicology” organized by Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, UK and Higher Education Commission Islamabad, Pakistan at Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, UVAS Lahore, on January 26 to January 27, 2012. |
| [23] | Two days “International Conference on Pharmaceutical Toxicology” organized by Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, UK and Higher Education Commission Islamabad, Pakistan at Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, UVAS Lahore, on April 25 to April 26, 2013. |
| [24] | One Day “International Workshop on Introduction to Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice” by University of Auckland, New Zeeland on January 22, 2014. |
| [25] | Two days “Seminar and Workshop on Environmental Toxicology and Health” organized by Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, UK at Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, UVAS Lahore, on March 8 to 9, 2011. |
| [26] | One Day “International Seminar on Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance” Organized by Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab in Collaboration with Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and Network of Development Professionals (Dev-Net) USA on June 07, 2014. |
| [27] | Participated and presented a paper in “International Conference on Pharmaceutics and Neuropharmacology” on 24th April 2013 at School of Pharmacy, Hajvery University in Collaboration with Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, UK and Pakistan Pharmacist Association. |
| [28] | Participated and presented a paper in “International Certified Free Course on Diabetes” on 16th March, Organized By “Lilly” in collaboration with Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) and Pakistan Medical Association (PMA). |
| [29] | National workshop on “Recombinant Technologies in Vaccine Development” organized by Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Of Pakistan, on April 11, 2013. |
| [30] | One week practical training on “Cultivation and maintenance of baby hamster kidney cell line (BHK-21) in cell culture laboratory” arranged by Department of Microbiology, UVAS Lahore on November 28 to December 01, 2011. |
| [31] | National Awareness Conference on Tuberculosis a Zoonosis, organized by Quality Operations Laboratory, UVAS in collaboration with Higher Education Commission Of Pakistan, on April 16, 2013. |
| [32] | Participated and presented a paper in “Current Challenges in Health Care System and Barriers to Its Effective Implementation” on December 30, 2013 at Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab in Collaboration with Health Club, UCP, Pakistan |
| [33] | National Biotechnology Exhibition and Seminar” organized by Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology in collaboration with Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, UVAS Lahore, on 20-21 October, 2012. |
| [34] | Qualified “Postgraduate Student Orientation Program” of two weeks duration organized by Department of Advanced Studies, UVAS Lahore, held from 28th of September to 8th of October 2010. |
| [35] | One day Workshop on “Use of Endnote Software for Citation and Referencing in Research” organized by ORIC, UVAS Lahore, on February 08, 2011. |
| [36] | National Anti-Smoking Campaign Organized By University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab on Green Day 2006. |
| Computer and Software Skills | |
| Cytoscape · Microsoft Word · Windows · SPIP software · Endnotes software · Graphpad prism · Adobe Photoshop Express · Chem Biodraw · PMV · VISION · CCL DRUG DISCOVERY · CADD · Autodock · ChemBioOffice Ultra · Metascape · Pymol · AutoDock Vina · Image Pro |
| Hands on Laboratory Equipment and Experimentation Skills | |
| Cell line handling · Cell culturing methods · Cell counting · Sonication · Hoechst staining · PCR · Gene silencing · Cell Transfection · Metastasis modeling · Flowcytometry · Tumor models · MTT assay for proliferation · Colonogenic assay · Wound Closure Assay in vivo, Wound healing assay in vitro · Transwell cell migration and invasion assay · Immunofluorescence · Western blotting · Flow Cytometry · Immunohistochemistry · Hematoxylin and eosin staining and analysis with · AntiBacterial drug resistance assay · CAM assay · Angiogenesis assay · Teratogenic assay · Tumor Metastatic dissemination assay |
| List of Few Journals Reviewed for | |
| Arabian Journal of Chemistry (Elsevier) · Cancers (MDPI) · Medicine (Wolterskluwer) · Micromachines (MDPI) · Frontiers in Pharmacology (Frontiers) · International Journal of Nanomedicine (Dovepress) · Asian journal of pharmaceutical sciences (Elsevier) · Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy (Elsevier) · Clinical Therapeutics (CTpress) · F1000 research (F1000) · Archives of Medical Research (Elsevier) · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (Hindawi) · Materials Technology (Taylor & Francis) · Editorial Board Member of “African journal of Microbiological research” · World Journal of Surgical Oncology (Nature) · The Professional Medical Journal · Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods · African journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology · Asia-pacific journal of oncology nursing · National academy of science letters · The Open Diabetes Journal · Future Science OA · Cancer Research Journal · European Journal of Preventive Medicine · American journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences |
Dr. Waqas Younis
Associate Professor | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research & Publications
| Research Publications | |
| Postdoctoral-Research Work Publications | |
| [1] | Cabodevilla AG, Calistru C, Younis W, Nasias D, Ho TW, Anaganti N, Valmiki S, Rajan S, Gjini J, Kore R, Hannemann C. The N-terminus of Apolipoprotein B mediates the interaction of atherogenic lipoproteins with endothelial cells. The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2026 Apr 23. |
| [2] | Younis W, Cui C, Sadeghian T, Burboa P, Shu P, Qin Y, Xie LH, Gallardo ML, Beuve A. Soluble guanylyl cyclase, the NO-receptor, regulates endothelium-dependent vascular relaxation via its transnitrosation activity. PNAS, 2025. |
| [3] | Ainara G. Cabodevilla, Debapriya Basu, Waqas Younis, Munichandra Babu Tirumalasetty, Qing Robert Miao, Dimitris Nasias, Jenny E. Kanter, Winnie Ho, Jana Gjini, Edward A. Fisher, Jeffrey Kim, Warren Lee, Karin E. Bornfeldt, Ira J. Goldberg: Non-remnant triglyceride-rich lipoproteins due to lipoprotein lipase deficiency increase atherosclerosis: Nature communications, 2025. |
| [4] | Cui C, Shu P, Sadeghian T, Younis W, Li H, Beuve A. Inhibitory Peptide of Soluble Guanylyl Cyclase/Trx1 Interface Blunts the Dual Redox Signaling Functions of the Complex. Antioxidants. 2023, 10;12(4):906. |
| [5] | Goldberg IJ, Cabodevilla AG, Younis W. In the Beginning, Lipoproteins Cross the Endothelial Barrier. Journal of Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis. 2024 Jun 1;31(6):854-60. |
| [6] | Younis W, Goldberg IJ. Can another lipid, sphingosine-1-phosphate, treat atherosclerosis?. Cardiovascular Research. 2024 Apr;120(5):435-6. |
| [7] | Son NH, Son S, Verano M, Liu ZX, Younis W, Komack M, Ruggles KV, Gjini J, Tang ST, Cabodevilla AG, Liang FX. Cardiac lipid droplets differ under pathological and physiological conditions. Journal of Lipid Research. 2025 Oct 1:100920. |
| PHD-Research Work First Author Publications | |
| [8] | Younis W, Schini-Kerth VB, Junior AG, Majid M. Cardioprotective effect of Asphodelus tenuifolius Cav. on blood pressure and metabolic alterations in glucose-induced metabolic syndrome rats–An ethnopharmacological approach. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2018, 25;214:168-78. |
| [9] | Younis W, Schini-Kerth VB, da Silva DB, Junior AG, Bukhari IA, Assiri AM. Role of the NO/cGMP pathway and renin-angiotensin system in the hypotensive and diuretic effects of aqueous soluble fraction from Crataegus songarica K. Koch. Journal of ethnopharmacology. 2020, 1;249:112400. |
| [10] | Younis W, Schini-Kerth VB, Farooq MA, Althobaiti M, Roberts RE. Hawthorn berry (crataegus songarica) causes endothelium-dependent relaxation of the porcine coronary artery: Role of Estrogen receptors. Journal of Berry Research. 2021, 1;11(2):249-65. |
| [11] | Younis W, Schini-Kerth VB, Nocchi SR, Silva DB, de Souza P, Bukhari IA, Vohra F, Afzal S, Gasparotto Junior A. Involvement of Muscarinic Receptors in Hypotensive and Diuretic Effects of Aqueous Soluble Fraction from Asphodelus tenuifolius Cav. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021, 15;2021. |
| [12] | Younis W, Schini-Kerth VB, Junior AG, Nocchi SR, Silva DB, Roberts RE. Endothelium-independent vasorelaxant effect of Asphodelus tenuifolius Cav. via inhibition of myosin light chain kinase activity in the porcine coronary artery. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2021, 6;269:113693. |
| [13] | Younis W, Alamgeer A, Malik MN, Alsahli TG, Manzoor W, Majid M, Imran MZ, Razzaq MA, Garcia AA, Lourenço EL, Marques AA. Crataegus songarica Fruit Ameliorates Oxidative Stress, Hypertension, and Endothelial Dysfunction in Glucose-Induced Hypertensive Rats. Journal of Medicinal Food. 2025 Jul 9. |
| Corresponding/Senior Author Publications | |
| [14] | Ehsan R, Pessoa LB, Younis W, Manzoor W, Malik MN, Mushtaq MN, Alsahli TG, Razzaq MA, dos Reis Lívero FA, Junior AG. The potential of volatile oil farnesol as a new treatment for hypertension and improvement of vascular function in hypertensive rats. Journal of Future Foods. 2025 Jul 3. |
| [15] | Munir S, Hafeez R, Younis W, Malik MN, Munir MU, Manzoor W, Razzaq MA, Pessoa LB, Lopes KS, Lívero FA, Gasparotto Junior A. The protective effect of citronellol against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in rats. Biomedicines. 2023 Oct 18;11(10):2820. |
| [16] | Shabeer A, Manzoor W, Younis W, Uttra AM, Alamgeer, Mushtaq N, Lateef M, Hasan UH, Nasim MB, Hassan MZ, Uddin J. Assessment of anti-arthritic potential of pulegone in formaldehyde-and Complete Freund’s Adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats. Inflammopharmacology. 2025 Jul;33(7):3983-99. |
| [17] | Aslam S, Younis W, Malik MN, Jahan S, Uttra AM, Munir MU, Roman M. Pharmacological evaluation of anti- arthritic potential of terpinen-4-ol using in vitro and in vivo assays. Inflammopharmacology. 2022, 30(3):945-59. |
| [18] | NAWAZ SS, Younis W, Gaspratto JA, Manzoor W, Malik MN, Mushtaq MN, Munir MU, Bashir A, BIBI S, Talha M, LIVERO F. Diuretic and anti-hyperuricemic effects of geranyl acetate in rats. Current medicinal chemistry. 2024;31. |
| [19] | Razzaq MA, Younis W, Malik MN, Alsahli TG, Jahan S, Ehsan R, Gasparotto Junior A, Bashir A. Pulegone Prevents Hypertension through Activation of Muscarinic Receptors and Cyclooxygenase Pathway in L-NAME- Induced Hypertensive Rats. Cardiovascular Therapeutics. 2023, 2023. |
| [20] | Riaz R, Younis W, Uttra AM, Malik MN, Manzoor W, Qasim S, Hasan UH, Mushtaq MN, Kluck AJ, dos Reis Lívero FA, Junior AG. Anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory activity of linalool against formaldehyde and complete Freund’s adjuvant induced arthritis in rats. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2025 Feb 12:151462. |
| Co-author Publications | |
| [21] | Sadaf B, Mushtaq MN, Younis W, George B, Anjum I, Aleem A. Nerolidol attenuates cardiac hypertrophy and fibrosis in mice: Modulation of collagen type I, apoptotic and endothelial gene expression. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. 2026 May 20. |
| [22] | Asif H, Chohan TA, Irfan HM, Asim MH, Bukhari SN, Younis W, Althobaiti YS, Ullah A, Khan AQ, Hakami AY. Ex vivo, in vitro, and in silico approaches to unveil the mechanisms underlying vasorelaxation effect of Mentha Longifolia in porcine coronary artery. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2022,1;153:113298. |
| [23] | Batool A, Saleem M, Irfan HM, Younis W, Alotaibi NH, Alharbi KS, Bukhari SN, Locatelli M, Saleem H. Study on vascular mechanisms underlying the hypotensive effect of Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020, 3;33. |
| [24] | Sharif A, Saleem M, Alotaibi NH, Alharbi KS, Bukhari SN, Irfan HM, Younis W. Blood pressure lowering effects of Ranunculus scleratus Linn. in normal and fructose induced hypertensive rats and estimation of underlying mechanisms. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020, 3;33. |
| [25] | Noor N, Alyami BA, Alqarni AO, Alqahtani YS, Mahnashi MH, Akram M, Qasim S, Younis W, Ali E, Shamim R. Appraisal of hypotensive effect of natural monoterpene: Bornyl acetate and in-silico molecular docking analysis. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021, 2;34. |
| [26] | Mushtaq MN, Akhtar MS, Alamgeer AT, Khan HU, Maheen S, Ahsan H, Naz H, Asif H, Younis W, Tabassum N. Evaluation of antihypertensive activity of Sonchus asper L. in rats. Acta Pol Pharm Drug Res. 2016, 1;73:425-31. |
| [27] | Uttra AM, Khan KU, Khan IU, Saleem M, Ahsan H, Asif H, Sharif A, Younis W, Naz H. Evaluation of hepatoprotective potential of Euphorbia prostrata ait extract against chemically induced hepatotoxicity in albino mice. Acta Pol Pharm Drug Res. 2017, 5;74:1477-148 |
| [28] | Ahsan H, Khan KU, Khan IU, Saleem M, Khadija HA, Sharif A, Younis W, Naz H. Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of Melilotus officinalis L. against paracetamol and carbon tetrachloride induced hepatic injury in mice. . Acta Pol Pharm Drug Res. 2017, 3;74:903-9. |
| [29] | Alamgeer, Younis W, Asif H, Sharif A, Riaz H, Bukhari IA, Assiri AM. Traditional medicinal plants used for respiratory disorders in Pakistan: a review of the ethno-medicinal and pharmacological evidence. Chinese medicine. 2018,13(1):1-29. |
| [30] | Sharif A, Asif H, Younis W, Riaz H, Bukhari IA, Assiri AM. Indigenous medicinal plants of Pakistan used to treat skin diseases: a review. Chinese medicine. 2018, 13:1-26. |
| [31] | Nasreen P, Uttra AM, Asif H, Younis W, Hasan UH, Irfan HM, Sharif A. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of aqueous methanolic extract of Ranunculus muricatus in albino mice. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020,1;33(3). |
| [32] | Afzal S, Younis W, Ahmad H, Ahmad T. Scientific Rationale for the Use of Peganum Harmala in Cardiovascular Diseases. Phytopharmacological Communications. 2021, 29;1(01):17-26. |
| [33] | Haseeb A , Sarfraz A , Ihtisham H , Waqas Y , Rizwan H. (2016) Fabrication And Evaluation Of Fast Disintegrating Tablets Of Atorvastatin To Improve Dissolution Profile And Solubility. International Journal Of Biology Pharmacy And Allied Sciences (IJBPAS)., 5(2), 201-213, 2016. |
| [34] | Bashir A, Mushtaq MN, Younis W, Anjum I. Fenchone a monoterpene: Toxicity and diuretic profiling in Rats. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2023, 26;14:3. |
| [35] | Zaib M, Malik MN, Shabbir R, Mushtaq MN, Younis W, Jahan S, Ahmed I, Kharl HA. Imine Derivatives of Benzoxazole Attenuate High-Fat Diet-Induced Hyperlipidemia by Modulation of Lipid-Regulating Genes. ACS omega. 2023, 17. |
| [36] | Rafique F, Mushtaq MN, Ahmed H, Younis W. Evaluation and estimation of diuretic activity of the linalyl acetate in the rats. Brazilian Journal of Biology. 2023;83:e277354. |
| [37] | Bashir A, Mushtaq MN, Anjum I, Younis W, Usman H, Anwar F, Dauelbait M, Bin Jardan YA, Bourhia M. Diuretic Potential of Fenchyl Acetate with Its Mechanism of Action: Toxicity Study. ACS omega. 2023 Nov 15;8(47):44880-92. |
| [38] | Rafique F, Younis W, Mumtaz H, Jabbar A, Arshad E, Shahbaz Z, Khawar A. Neryl Acetate: A Natural Compound with Promising Therapeutic Benefits. Journal of Pharma and Biomedics. 2024 Dec 30;2(2):91-100. |
| [39] | Uttra AM, Ahmad S, Ahmad T, Qasim S, Afzal HS, Younis W. The therapeutic potential of Ribes orientale in hypertension: Improving electrolyte balance, enhancing antioxidant activity, and modulating the muscarinic pathway. InAnnales Pharmaceutiques Françaises 2025 Mar 1 (Vol. 83, No. 2, pp. 389-400). Elsevier Masson. |
| [40] | Hafiz Muhammad Bila Muhammad Atif , Muhammad Nasir Hayat Malik , Tariq G. Alsahli , Muhammad Ali , Waqas Younis, Khalid Saad Alharbi, Sami I. Alzare, Bader Alsuwayt, Tahir Maqbool, Irfan Anjum, Shah Jahan, Abdullah R. Alanzi, Gideon F. B. Solre. p-Cymene inhibits pro-fibrotic and inflammatory mediators to prevent hepatic dysfunction, Open Life Sciences: 2025: 20: 20221054. |
| [41] | Anwar N, Malik MN, Atif M, Alanzi AR, Alharbi HA, Younis W, Abbas M, Solre GF. p‐Cymene Targets Multiple Oncogenic Pathways in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights From Network Pharmacology and In Vitro Studies. Food Science & Nutrition. 2025 Oct;13(10):e71108. |
| Bibliography | |
| Google Scholar URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=bKgw_ysAAAAJ&hl=en |
| Conference Presentations | |
| [1] | Younis W, Cui C, Shu P, Qin Y, Beuve AV. Transnitrosation From the NO-Receptor Soluble Guanylyl Cyclase to Oxidized Thioredoxin-1 Has a Potential Cardiovascular Protective Effect Against Oxidative Stress. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022, November-2022, Chicago, Illinois, USA. |
| [2] | Cabodevilla AG, Bah A, Younis W, Hussain MM, Goldberg IJ, Anaganti N. Scavenger Receptor-BI Mediates Endothelial Uptake Of Lipoprotein (a). Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2024 May;44(Suppl_1):A115-. AHA vascular discovery, Chicago, Illinois, USA — May 15–18, 2024. |
| [3] | Gonzalez A, Younis W, Nasias D, Ho TW, Anaganti N, Valmiki S, Gjini J, Kore R, Nikain C, Davidson N, Kanter J. Abstract Or132: The N-terminus of Apolipoprotein B mediates the interaction of atherogenic lipoproteins with endothelial cells. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2025 Apr;45(Suppl_1):AOr132-. AHA Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions 2025, May 7–10, 2025, Baltimore, MD, USA. |
| [4] | Waqas younis , Ainara Gonzalez , Munichandra Tirumalasetty , Camila Calistru , Mahmood Hussain , Ira J. Goldber, Apob18, An Inhibitor Of Endothelial Cell Lipoprotein Uptake, Reduces Vascular Inflammation, AHA vascular discovery, May-2026, Bellevue, Washinghton, USA. |
| Honors, Awards & Fellowships | |
| [1] | Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award, American Heart Association — May 2026 Awarded in recognition of the highest-ranked research abstract from the United States at the AHA Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions-2026. |
| [2] | PERIDOT Fellowship, Campus France & Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan — 2018 Awarded for a three-month research fellowship at the University of Strasbourg, France, as a Visiting Research Scholar. |
| [3] | International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Fellowship, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan — 2017–2018 Awarded for a six-month research fellowship at the University of Nottingham, UK, as a Visiting Research Fellow. |
| [4] | HEC Indigenous MPhil Leading to PhD Scholarship, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan — 2013–2018 Awarded a five-year competitive scholarship to pursue MPhil leading to PhD studies in Pharmacology at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan. |
| Teaching Responsibilities | |
| Dr. Younis has taught pharmacology and cardiovascular sciences at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a focus on integrating fundamental concepts with clinical and experimental applications. He employs active learning, problem-based teaching, and contemporary instructional approaches to promote critical thinking, student engagement, and scientific reasoning. He has also served as a course coordinator, mentored students in academic and research activities, conducted undergraduate laboratory sessions, and facilitated student-led scientific discussions. |
| Courses Taught | |
| PharmD | Physiology-A Pharmacology & Therapeutics-IA Pharmacology & Therapeutics-IIIB |
| MPhil Pharmacology | Pharmacology & Therapeutics-V Research Methodology and Scientific Writing |
| PhD Pharmacology | Advanced Techniques in Experimental Pharmacology Cardiovascular Therapeutics |
| Research Leadership and Graduate Supervision |
| Dr. Younis established a postgraduate research laboratory at the University of Lahore to support advanced training in experimental pharmacology and cardiovascular research. The facility was equipped for a range of in vivo and ex vivo experimental approaches, including invasive and non-invasive blood pressure measurement, vascular reactivity studies, isolated heart perfusion using the Langendorff system, metabolic cage experiments, and plethysmometer-based inflammatory models. |
| He has directly supervised 9 MPhil and 2 PhD students in Pharmacology, providing mentorship in experimental study design, laboratory techniques, data analysis and interpretation, scientific writing, and thesis preparation. His research mentorship has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications, including seven first-author publications arising from student research projects, reflecting his commitment to developing independent researchers and strengthening postgraduate research capacity. |
| Supervision of Nine M. Phil /PHD Pharmacology students | |||
| Sr.no | Student name | Degree | Title of Thesis |
| 1 | Faiza Rafique | PHD | Pharmacological Evaluation of Nephroprotective and diuretic potential of Linalyl acetate and Neryl acetate |
| 2 | Nadia Anwar | PHD | Mechanistic evaluation of Terpinen-4-ol and p-Cymene against hepatocellular carcinoma |
| 3 | Sania Aslam | MPhil | Pharmacological evaluation of Anti-arthritic potential of Terpinen-4-ol by using in-vitro and in-vivo assays |
| 4 | Amina Shabeer | MPhil | Assessment of Anti-arthritic potential of Pulegone in formaldehyde and complete freund’s adjuvant induced arthritis in rats |
| 5 | Roham Riaz | MPhil | Evaluation of Anti-arthritic potential of Carvone in complete freund’s adjuvant induced arthritis in rats |
| 6 | Muryam Abdul Razzaq | MPhil | Pharmacological evaluation of Pulegone against hypertension and vascular dysfunction in L-NAME induced hypertensive rats |
| 7 | Roma Ehsan | MPhil | Evaluation of anti-hypertensive and Vaso protective effect of Farnesol in L-NAME induced hypertensive rats |
| 8 | Sarmad Nawaz Shah | MPhil | Evaluation of diuretic and anti-hyperuricemic effect of Geranyl acetate in rats |
| 9 | Muhammad Talha Shamas | MPhil | Evaluation of diuretic and anti-hyperuricemic effect of Geraniol in rats |
| 10 | Sania Munir | MPhil | Evaluation of cardioprotective effect of Citronellol in doxorubicin induced myocardial ischemia in rats |
| 11 | Hadia shakeel | MPhil | Pharmacological evaluation of Anti-anti-hypertensive activity of of Geraniol in rats |
| Research Expertise & Technical Skills | |
| Dr. Younis has extensive experience in cardiovascular and metabolic research, with particular expertise in experimental models of atherosclerosis, hypertension, vascular dysfunction, and cardiometabolic disease. His technical expertise spans in vivo, ex vivo, molecular, physiological, and imaging approaches, with proficiency in experimental design, data acquisition, quantitative analysis, and interpretation. | |
| Experimental & Physiological Techniques | • In vivo, in vitro, and ex vivo experimentation using rodent models • Invasive and non-invasive blood pressure measurement, including carotid artery catheterization and tail-cuff methods • Telemetry-based blood pressure and ECG monitoring, including surgical implantation and data analysis • Vascular reactivity assessment using organ bath systems, wire myography (DMT 620M), and pressure myography (DMT 114P) • Isolated heart perfusion using the Langendorff system • Cardiomyocyte isolation and functional studies |
| Molecular, Histological & Imaging Techniques | • Tissue collection, processing, and cryostat sectioning • Immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining • Histopathological assessment • ELISA, PCR, and Western blotting • Microscopy and quantitative image analysis |
| Data Acquisition & Analysis | • PowerLab and LabChart for physiological data acquisition and analysis • ImageJ for image analysis and quantification • GraphPad Prism for statistical analysis, data visualization, and interpretation |
| Courses and Certificates | |
| Courses (During Postdoc in USA) | • Training in research regulations (IBC, IACUC) • Professional Growth and Leadership Development • Medical communications • Scientific Integrity and Responsible conduct of Research • Fundamentals of teaching |
| Certificates (During Postdoc in USA) | • EH&S -Recombinant or synthetic DNA: Use and safe handling • EH&S – Fire safety supplement • CLIN – Identifying and Separating Overcrowded mice Cage • DCM – Rodent Euthanasia: CO2 and Other Methods • DCM In Vivo Research Orientation Part II: Rats and Mice • Working with the IACUC • Working with Mice in Research Settings • Reducing Pain and Distress in Laboratory Mice and Rats • CLIN – Use of Aseptic Technique for Survival Surgical Procedures – Non-USDA Covered Spec • RESEARCH – The Controlled Substance Course for Authorized Users – NYU Langone Health Rese • NYULH – Radiation Safety Training |