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Dr. Hafiza Arbab Hussain

Lecturer | Researcher | PhD Scholar (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
PhD Pharmaceutical Chemistry Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore (Ongoing)
M.Phil. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore (2020)
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore (2016)

Email

arbab.hussain@qu.edu.pk

Introduction
Research & Publications

Dr. Hafiza Arbab Hussain

Lecturer | Researcher | PhD Scholar (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dr. Hafiza Arbab Hussain is a committed PhD Pharmaceutical Chemistry Scholar and academic professional with a strong background in Medicinal Chemistry, drug discovery & designing, Pharmaceutical analysis, and pharmaceutical education. Throughout her scholastic journey, she has proved herself to be a dedicated, devoted, and enthusiastic professional. She joined Qarshi University in February 2025 as a lecturer, bringing with her more than 8 years of expertise in retail pharmacy, research assistant, and lectureship. Her research work focuses on the Insight to Phytochemical Investigation and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Leaf Extract using in vitro, in vivo and in silico Approach. She had more than three publications and had also served as a research assistant at PUCP. She continues to advance pharmaceutical education through evidence-based teaching methodologies, innovative research, and active contributions to pharmacy practice and policy.

Education
PhD Pharmaceutical Chemistry Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore

Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan, 2024–Present
M.Phil. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore

Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan, 2018–2020
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore

Punjab University College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan, 2011–2016
Experience
Designation / Institution  From To
Lecturer (Pharmaceutical Chemistry), Lords College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan 26 February 2024 April 2025
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Lahore, Pakistan 22 August 2022 21 February 2024
Rashid Latif College of Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan 27 September 2021 August 2022
Guyton Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhupura, Pakistan 10 August 2017 15 October 2020
Life Care Pharmacy, Sheikhupura, Pakistan 10 February 2017 20 August 2021
Field of Interests
[1] Drug discovery and design.
[2] Biochemical analysis of biological and pharmaceutical specimens.
[3] Molecular Docking.
[4] Lipid-profile alterations in healthy & diseased individuals.
[5] Hormonal imbalance in females with PCOS.
[6] Anti-diabetic research & mediation.
[7] Comparative research in Pharmacy Practice.

Research & Publications

Research Publications
[1] “Insight to Phytochemical Investigation and Anti-hyperlipidemic Effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Leaf Extract using in vitro, in vivo and in silico Approach” (I.F: 5.235)
Authors: Hafiza Arbab Hussain, Muhammad Islam, Hamid Saeed, Abrar Ahmad, Anam Hussain, Muhammad Zohaib Rafay
LINK: https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2023.2280814
[2] “The Efficacy of Linum usitatissimum Seeds to Inhibit Estrogen Receptor as a Natural Therapy for PCOS: An in silico and in vitro Analysis” (I.F: 3.963)
Authors: Fatima Ahmad, Abrar Ahmed, Alishba Shakeel, Hafiza A. Hussain, Syed A. Raza (All authors contributed equally)
LINK: https://doi.org/10.1002/cbf.3897
[3] “Prediction of α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of LC-ESI-TQ-MS/MS-Identified Compounds from Tradescantia pallida Leaves” (I.F: 6.525)
Authors: Fariha Imtiaz*, Muhammad Islam*, Hamid Saeed, Abrar Ahmed, Furqan Khurshid Hashmi, Kashif Maqbool Khan, Umair Ikram Dar, Kalim Ullah, Sibghat Mansoor Rana, Bushra Saleem, Anam Yasmeen, Aneeba Ahmad, Hafiza Arbab Hussain, Atika Afzal, Kashmala Shahid
LINK: https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics14122578
[4] “Assessment of the Students in Pharmacy Educational Institutes of Lahore, Pakistan, Regarding COVID-19 and Its Impact on Their Education: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey”
Authors: Kanwal Ashiq*, Anam Yasmeen, Aneeba Ahmad, Hafiza Arbab Hussain, Rashida Pareen, Muhammad Ahmad, Abdul Hanan
LINK: https://doi.org/10.56536/ijpihs.v4i1.81
Certification
[1] Completed course of Understanding Research Methods from University of London & SOAS University of London on Coursera.
View certificate here: https://coursera.org/share/e5afc0d6f4f3306937b0538d039924cd
[2] Completed course of Antibiotic Stewardship from Stanford University on Coursera.
View certificate here: https://coursera.org/share/a359c892e0b56cb2f0434f51b2b73cf8
[3] Completed course of How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper from Ecole Polytechnique.
View certificate here: https://coursera.org/share/7ba5b96ad7b62f092f62fd81cc27a187
[4] Successfully completed the 3-day online crash course on Toxicology Essentials, titled “Toxicology Essentials: Mastering Poison Management, Antidotes, and Lifesaving Strategies,” organized by Medsparkles (SMC-Private) Limited.
[5] Completed & awarded certificate of Physiology Crash Course titled “7-Day Cardio Dive: Exploring the Wonders of Circulation” from February 12 to February 18, 2024, organized by Medsparkles (SMC-PVT) Ltd.
[6] Completed & awarded certificate of one-week Pharmacology Crash Course titled “Diabetes Pharmacology Decoded: Bridging Mechanisms to Management” from March 4 to March 10, 2024, organized by Medsparkles (SMC-PVT) Ltd.
Professional Skills and Teaching Approach
[1] Complete grasp on Internet & email, SPSS, Mendeley and Endnote, Research paper writing, Graph Pad Prism, ChemDraw, Maestro software, Pymol software, Molecular Docking, SWISSADMET, ProTox-II toxicity study.
[2] Animal (mice) handling, dissection, cardiac puncture, injecting, and dosing.
[3] MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage)
[4] Web development, Brochure making