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Prof. Dr. Ghulam Jilany Khan

Chairperson | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, INTI International University, Malaysia (2023-2025)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Southeast University, China (2018-2023/24)
Ph.D. in Pharmacology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, P.R. China (2014-2017)
Postgraduate Diploma, Clinical Pharmacy, University of Alberta, Canada (2017)

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Research & Publications

Prof. Dr. Ghulam Jilany Khan

Chairperson | Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Qarshi University, Lahore, Pakistan

Email: ghulam.jilany@qu.edu.pk | HEC-Approved Ph.D. Supervisor | International Ph.D. Thesis Evaluator

Prof. Dr. Ghulam Jilany Khan is a distinguished academician, pharmacologist, and senior institutional administrator with nearly two decades of national and international experience in higher education, translational research, and academic governance.

An HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor and International Ph.D. Thesis Evaluator, Dr. Khan’s career bridges high impact biomedical research with modern academic administration. His prior leadership roles include serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Pharmacology Section, Ambassador for Internationalization (China Chapter, CSC), Founding member and Associate Editor of the Journal of Science and Technology.

Dr. Khan’s leadership vision centers on institutionalizing quality through sustainable, transparent systems that outlast individual tenures. He is dedicated to embedding Outcome Based Education, expanding research capacity, fostering industry academia collaborations, and building a student centric learning environment focused on global competitiveness via ethical, honest and dignified practice

 
Education
Post-Doctoral Fellowships — INTI International University, Malaysia (2023-2025)
Post-Doctoral Fellowships — Southeast University, China (2018-2023/24)
Ph.D. in Pharmacology — China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, P.R. China (2014-2017)
(Fully funded HEC Pakistan Overseas Scholarship)
Postgraduate Diploma — Clinical Pharmacy, University of Alberta, Canada (2017)
M.Phil. in Pharmacology — University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore (2010-2012)
MBA (Marketing) — University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore (2008-2010)
B. Pharmacy / Pharm. D — University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore (2006/ 2007-08)
ACPE CME (NPPC 57CH) — Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
AMA-PRA CME — Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Rutland Avenue Baltimore, Maryland
 
Experience
Designation / InstitutionFromTo
Professor, Qarshi University, Lahore, PakistanAugust 2026To date
Associate Professor (HOD), University of Central Punjab, Lahore, PakistanJanuary 01, 2020August 13, 2026
Post Doc. Research Fellow, INTI International University, MalaysiaDecember 2023December 2025
Post Doc. Research Fellow, Southeast University, Nanjing, P.R. ChinaJanuary 21, 2018January 2024
Assistant Professor, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, PakistanMay 02, 2018December 31, 2019
Doctorate Researcher, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, P. R. ChinaSeptember 02, 2014December 31, 2017
Lecturer, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, PakistanOctober 01, 2013May 01, 2018
Master Trainer / Pharmacist, New Mehmood Pharmacy, Lahore, PakistanApril 05, 2012September 29, 2013
Lecturer / Student Coordinator, AIHS-UHSNovember 02, 2010April 04, 2012
Chief Pharmacist, Kasur HospitalOctober 23, 2009May 25, 2010
Branch Pharmacist, Fazal din’s Pharma PlusMay 02, 2007October 24, 2009
 
Memberships
[1]Member of American Association of Cancer Research (AACR)
[2]Member of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
[3]Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), England.
[4]Member of Pakistan Pharmacist Association.
[5]Executive member of Pakistan Pharmacist Federation.
[6]Editorial board members, Pharmacist alliance, Pakistan.
 
Academic and Professional Participations
[1]Member Board of Faculty, FOP, UCP.
[2]Member Board of Studies, UON.
[3]Member Board of Advance Studies, UCP.
[4]External Evaluator for Punjab Pharmacy Council
[5]External Evaluator Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University DI Khan.
[6]External M. Phil, and Ph. D Evaluator, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lahore.
[7]External Ph. D Dissertation Evaluator, Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of The Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
[8]External M. Phil, Ph. D dissertation Evaluator, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, Pakistan.
[9]Section Head/ HOD Pharmacology and therapeutics, University of Central Punjab, Lahore.
[10]Staff Secretory, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab.
[11]President of International Student Union (ISU), China Pharmaceutical University (2015-2016)
[12]Campus coordinator at ACE institute of health sciences, Lahore

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
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