Dr. Zahid Iqbal, PhD

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by  Muhammad Aamir

Dr. Zahid Iqbal, PhD
Associate Young Scientist, Pakistan Academy of Sciences
Associate Fellow, Pakistan Academy of Sciences
HEC approved PhD supervisor
Email: [email protected]
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 14 years of biomedical R & D experience in the field of pharmacology, toxicology,
vaccinology and herbal drugs’ screening
 Project expertise in pharmacokinetics, drug residues, herbal drug screening and
vaccines’ development
 Experienced in teaching & mentoring to MBBS, BDS, PharmD, DPT, Vision Sciences and
MPhil/PhD students
 Experienced in curriculum development, curriculum integration and PBLs
 A team leader with friendly and open demeanor
EDUCATION
PhD (2008): Pharmacology
Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
MPhil (2003): Pharmacology
Department of Physiology & Pharmacology, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
DVM (2001): Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
HSSC (1997): Pre-Medical Group
Government Sadiq Abbas Degree College, Ahmedpur East,
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
SSC (1994): Sciences Group
Government High School Shahiwala, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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EXPERIENCE
1. Deputy Director, Postgraduate Programs & Research [Jun, 2013- Present]
 Managing MPhil and PhD programs in Basic Medical Sciences Disciplines
 Supervising research projects of MPhil (02) / PhD (04) students in Pharmacology
 Working as member of Ethical Review Board (ERB) of the University
 Running research projects for drug trials, bioavailability, toxicology, vaccines’
development and molecular characterization of microbes
 Working as internal reviewer for research projects of Health and Allied Health
Sciences
 Course coordinator for research methodology course for MPhil/PhD
 Conducting workshops on research methodology and research proposal
development
 Writing research grant proposals to various national and international funding
agencies
2. Associate Professor [Dec, 2012- Present]
Working in the Department of Pharmacology, Al-Nafees Medical College, Isra University,
Islamabad Campus, Pakistan
 Teaching and mentoring MPhil/PhD students
 Teaching Pharmacology to MBBS, BDS, DPT & Vision Sciences students
 Working as Secretary Plagiarism Standing Committee of Al-Nafees Medical
College
 Working as focal person on research for European Union (EU) Commission
Programs
 Working as Member Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Isra University
 Working as Member Advisory Committee for PhD program at Isra University
 Working as focal person for Higher Education Commission (HEC) on plagiarism
3. Assistant Professor [April, 2010 – Dec,
2012]
Worked in the Department of Pharmacology, Isra University, Hyderabad & Islamabad
Campuses, Pakistan
 Taught and mentored MPhil/PhD students
 Taught Pharmacology to MBBS, BDS & DPT students
 Worked as focal person on research for European Union (EU) Commission
Programs
 Worked as member Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) of Isra University
 Worked as member advisory committee for PhD program at Isra University
 Worked as focal person for Higher Education Commission (HEC) on plagiarism
 Ran research projects for drug trials, bioavailability, toxicology and vaccines’
development
4. Assistant Professor [Sep, 2007 – Mar, 2010]
Worked in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Islamic International
Medical College, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
 Taught Pharmacology to MBBS, BDS & Pharm-D students
 Taught and mentored MPhil/PhD students
 Ran Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory for pharmacokinetics, toxicology, drug
residues and herbal medicine related projects
 Worked as a member of Curriculum Development Task Force, Faculty of Health
and Medical Sciences, from Sep, 2008 to April, 2009 and developed Vertically
Integrated, PBL curriculum for MBBS, 1st Year.
5. Scientific Advisor & Consultant [May - Jun, 2007]
Hellicon Pharmaceuticals Pvt., Ltd., Faisalabad, Pakistan
 Provided technical advice to upgrade quality control laboratory (QCL)
 Provided consultancy to install & standardize HPLC and developed methods for
pharmaceutical analysis
6. Assistant Research Officer [Jan, 2006 - Dec, 2008]
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Veterinary Research Institute, Lahore, Pakistan
 Worked in Anaerobes Laboratory and produced vaccines for Black Quarter
Disease and Enterotoxemia
 Developed and experimented different projects to test the quality of both
vaccines in different compositions of media
 Ordered and purchased different scientific instruments
7. Teaching Assistant [Oct, 2005 - Jan, 2006]
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
Pakistan
 Conducted practical classes of under as well as post graduate students
 Delivered lectures of general pharmacology to undergraduate students when
assigned
 Helped professors in conducting examinations and paper marking
 Provided guidance and advice to MPhil students about handling
pharmacokinetics and toxicology projects
 Participated in ongoing projects and research activities of the department
8. House Officer [Aug, 2003 – Jun, 2004]
Civil Veterinary Hospital, Ahmedpur East, Pakistan
 Treated animals suffering from different diseases
 Conducted artificial insemination in livestock
 Provided technical advice to livestock farmers about preventive medicine
Veterinary Research Institute, Lahore, Pakistan
 Worked in different laboratories and learnt (hands on trainings) the procedure of
vaccine production for different bacterial diseases of livestock
Livestock Production & Research Institute (LPRI), Okara, Pakistan
 Worked in feed production and analysis units and learnt to analyze feed
 Worked at livestock farms and learnt efficient farm management and animal
handling
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
2015: National Workshop on “Potential of Value Addition and Health Benefits of Indigenous
Herbal Wealth and Functional Foods” organized by Pakistan Council for Science and
Technology, Govt. of Pakistan on 17th June, 2015 at Pakistan Academy of Sciences,
Islamabad, Pakistan
2015: Facilitated a one day workshop on “Effective Research Grant Writing”
Organized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan on 27th March, 2015 at Isra
University, Hyderabad, Pakistan
2014: Course on “Effective Research and Grants Management”
Organized by Society of Research Administrators International (USA) & The Aga Khan
University at Awari Towers Karachi, Pakistan on Sep. 30 to Oct. 01, 2014
2014: Workshop on “Synopsis and Dissertation Writing”
Organized by Muslim Medical Mission at International Islamic University, Islamabad,
Pakistan on April 26, 2014
2013: Workshop on “Teaching and Assessment of Communication Skills”
Organized by Al-Nafees Medical College at Isra University, Islamabad Campus,
Islamabad, Pakistan, on December 02, 2013
2013: Workshop on “Construction of MCQs; Blue Printing, Item Flaws and Analysis”
Organized by Al-Nafees Medical College at Isra University, Islamabad Campus,
Islamabad, Pakistan, on December 02, 2013
2013: Workshop on “Planning an Integrated Module”
Organized by Al-Nafees Medical College at Isra University, Islamabad Campus,
Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2013
2013: Workshop on “Structured Viva”
Organized by Al-Nafees Medical College at Isra University, Islamabad Campus,
Islamabad, Pakistan, on January 21, 2013
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2012: Two Days International Workshop on “Technological Innovation Governance for
Sustainable Development”
Co-organized by CIIT, INIT, NTS and MoST, Govt. of Pakistan at Serena Hotel
Islamabad, Pakistan, on December 18-19, 2012
2012: 6th National Training Course on “Molecular Diagnosis of Animal Diseases”
Organized by National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE),
Faisalabad, Pakistan, on October 15-19, 2012
2012: Workshop on “Research Proposal Development”
Organized by Isra University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan, on September
17-18, 2012
2012: Workshop on “Emotional Quotient”
Organized by Al-Nafees Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan, on May 26, 2012
2012: Workshop on “Basic Life Support”
Organized by Al-Nafees Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 12, 2012
2012: Workshop on “Active Learning Techniques”
Organized by Al-Nafees Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 06, 2012
2012: Workshop on “Research Ethics”
Organized by Isra University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan, on 23rd to 24th of
January, 2012
2011: Orientation of Plagiarism Detection Service (Turnitin)
Organized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in collaboration with
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh-Pakistan
2011: Project Formulation Workshop
Organized by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) in collaboration with Sindh Agriculture
University, Tandojam, Sindh-Pakistan
2011: Workshop on “Lecturing Techniques”
Organized by Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC), Isra University, Hyderabad-Sindh,
Pakistan
2011: Workshop on “Managing Plagiarism in Academic Research; Hands on Training
using Turnitin Software”
Organized by University of Lahore (UOL) in collaboration with Institute of Research
Promotion (IRP), Lahore, Pakistan
2009: A course on “Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2009: Workshop on “Interactive Lectures”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2009: Workshop on “Assessment Planning & Design”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2009: Workshop on “Manuscript Preparation & Publications Tips”
Organized by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan
2009: Workshop on “Writing for English Language Publications”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2008: Workshop on “Problem Based Learning”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2008: Workshop on “Integrated Curriculum”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2008: Workshop on “Performance Assessment”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2008: Workshop on “Essential Competencies in Medical and Allied Teaching”
Organized by Riphah Academy of Research & Education, Riphah International
University, Islamabad, Pakistan
2006: Workshop on “Working and Standardization of HPLC and LCMS”
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Organized by WTO Quality Control Laboratory, University of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
2003: Basic First Aid Training Course
Organized by Civil Defence Department, Govt. of Punjab, at University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad, Pakistan, on 26th May to 02nd June, 2003
AWARDS, HONORS & DISTINCTIONS
2015: Research Grant of worth Rs. 1,296,500 awarded by Higher Education Commission
(HEC), Pakistan, to organize “4th International Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Congress and Conference on Life Sciences Research – 2015” on 04-06 September
2015, at Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
2014: Research Grant of worth Rs. 175,900 awarded by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan, to organize a one day workshop on “Effective Research Grant Writing”, on
29.12.2014, at Isra University Hyderabad, Pakistan.
2013: Travel Grant of worth Rs. 187,870 approved by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan, for presenting paper in 5th Global Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
being held on 08-12 December 2013, in Miri, Malaysia
2013: Travel Grant of worth Rs. 197,780 approved by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan, for presenting paper in BABE-2013, 20-22 May 2013, in Beijing, China
2012: Nominated by the Vice Chancellor as Focal Person on Research for European Union
(EU) Commission Programs
2012: Research Grant of worth Rs. 176,000 approved by Higher Education Commission
(HEC), Pakistan, to organize a two days workshop on “Research Proposal Development”,
on 17-18.09.2012, at Al-Nafees Medical College, Isra University, Islamabad Campus,
Pakistan.
2012: Selected as Associate Fellow of Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS)
2012: Selected as Associate Young Scientist, Pakistan Academy of Sciences (Karachi
Chapter)
2012: Research Grant of worth Rs. 169,400 funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan, to organize a two days workshop on “Research Ethics”, on 23rd to 24th of
January 2012, at Isra University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan.
2011: Nominated by the Vice Chancellor as Focal Person for HEC on Plagiarism
2011: Travel Grant of worth Rs. 260,460 approved by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan, for presenting paper in IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY 2011, 26-30 June 2011, in
Varadero beach, Cuba.
2011: Research Grant of worth Rs. 140,200 funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan, to organize a workshop on “Managing Plagiarism; Pre & Post Controlling
Strategies, Hands on Training by Using Plagiarism Software Turn it in”, on 23.07.2011, at
Isra University, Hyderabad, Pakistan.
2010: Travel Grant of worth Rs. 253,000 funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC),
Pakistan, for presenting research in 4th International Congress of Pharmacology and
Therapeutics (Pharmacology Havana-2010), 13-16 Decemeber 2010, in Havana, Cuba.
2010: Selected as “HEC Approved Supervisor” for MPhil/PhD level students funded under
HEC in-country scholarship programs for supervising their research projects
2009: Awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan,
to conduct postdoctoral research for in Royal Veterinary College, London, UK
2006: Research Grant for PhD project, University Research Promotion Fund, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
2003: Research Grant for MPhil project, University Research Promotion Fund, University of
Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
1999: University Scholarship of Excellence, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
during under- as well as postgraduate studies for three academic years 1999, 2000 and
2002
1997: Merit Scholarship for undergraduate studies, BISE, Bahawalpur
1997: Second Position in HSSC examination (Pre-medical group), Government Sadiq Abbas
Degree College, Ahmedpur East, Bahawalpur
1994: Merit Scholarship for HSSC studies, BISE, Bahawalpur
1994: First Position in SSC examination, Government High School Shahiwala, Bahawalpur
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1992: Merit Scholarship for SSC studies, BISE, Bahawalpur
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
1. Zahid Manzoor, Zahid Iqbal, 2016. Pharmacokinetics and Dosage Regimen of
Danofloxacin by RP-HPLC/UV Method in Teddy Goats. Latin American Journal of
Pharmacy, 35 (1): 172-179.
2. Zahid Iqbal, Khadija Iqbal, Mohiuddin Mudassar, 2015. Hepatoprotective effect of
cinnamon on cholesterol induced fatty changes in albino rats. Isra Medical Journal. 7(4):
225-227.
3. Masroor Badshah, Mamoon Qadir, Jamshid Hasnain, Roger Soamer, Zahid Iqbal, 2015.
Anatomy of human coronary circulation. Journal of Medical Sciences, 23(2): 62-65.
4. Zahid Iqbal, Aamir Ali Khan, Ibadullah Jan, Muhammad Aamer Mehmood, Ijaz Javed.
2015. Pharmacokinetics and dosage regimen of ciprofloxacin following single
intramuscular administration in Nili/Ravi buffalos. Asian Journal of Agriculture and
Biology. 3(1): 28-33.
5. Mohi-ud-din Mudassar, Mudasser Habib, Zahid Iqbal, Iftikhar Hussain, 2014. Immune
response of rabbits to Hemorrhagic septicemia vaccine formulations adjuvanted with
montanide ISA-206, paraffin oil and alum. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology.
2(2):161-167.
6. Muhammad Aamer Mehmood, Khadim Hussain, Farooq Latif, Muhammad Rizwan
Tabassum, Munazza Gull, Saba Shahid Gill, Anam Saqib and Zahid Iqbal, 2014.
Synergistic Action of the Antifungal β-chitin Binding Protein CBP50 from Bacillus
Thuringiensis with Bacterial Chitinases. Current Proteomics. 11, 23-26.
7. Azmat Ali, Zahid Iqbal, Abdul Rahim Memon, Aftab Ahmed Shaikh, Mohi Ud Din
Mudassar, 2014. Role of magnesium sulfate in the management of acute asthma. Isra
Medical Journal. 6(1): 19-21.
8. Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Aamer Mehmood, Khadim Hussain, Ujala Sehar, Rana
Rehan Khalid and Zahid Iqbal, 2013. Functional Annotation of the cda1 Gene from
Bacillus thuringiensis through Homology Modeling and Molecular Docking. Pak. J. Life
Soc. Sci. 11(3): 190-195.
9. Muhammad Javed Masood , Aamir Ali Khan , Shahid Habib , Humaira Zafar , Zahid
Iqbal, Tasneem Zarfishan , Mohi Ud Din Mudassir, 2013. Association of smoking and low
serum bilirubin antioxidant concentrations. Isra Med J, 5(3): 193-194.
10. Muhammad Javed Masood , Aamir Ali Khan , Shahid Habib , Humaira Zafar , Zahid
Iqbal, Tasneem Zarfishan , Mohi Ud Din Mudassir, 2013. Association of serum bilirubin
concentration with risk of coronary artery disease. Isra Med J, 5(3): 211-212.
11. Muhammad Zubair, Ijaz Ahmad, Maqbool Ahmad, Zahid Iqbal, 2013. Development of
the best hypo-osmotic swelling solution for evaluation of functional membrane integrity of
spermatozoa of Nili-Ravi buffalo bull. Asian J Agri Biol, 2013, 1(2):63-66.
12. Z. Iqbal, 2013. Why there was need of Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology? Asian J
Agri Biol, 2013, 1(1):1.
13. J. Hasnain, Z. Iqbal, G.N. Memon, A.A. Khan, 2012. An in vitro evaluation of synergistic
activity of vancomycin and kanamycin on staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli.
Isra Medical Journal, 4(4): 205-208.
14. H. Nureen, Z. Iqbal, A.A. Khan, 2012. Effect of paracetamol on pharmacokinetics of
isoniazid in teddy goats. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 25(3): 665-668.
15. Z. Iqbal, A.A. Khan, J. Hasnain, I. Javed, 2012. Renal clearance and urinary excretion of
ciprofloxacin in Lohi sheep. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology, 29(1): 39-44.
16. J. Hasnain, Z. Iqbal, G.N. Memon, A.A. Khan, 2011. Identification of bacteria from human
oral microflora having azoreductase activity. Isra Medical Journal, 3(2): 60-64.
17. H. Nureen, Z. Iqbal, J. Hasnain, A.A. Khan, 2011. Biodisposition of isoniazid after oral
administration in teddy goats. Isra Medical Journal, 3(1): 7-9.
18. Z. Iqbal, I. Javed, A. Basit, I.U. Jan, A.A. Khan, 2011. Pharmacokinetics and dosage
regimen of ciprofloxacin following single intramuscular administration in Teddy goats.
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 24(1): 69-74.
19. Z. Iqbal, A. Basit, I. Javed, I.U. Jan, U.A. Khan, 2010. Pharmacokinetics and dosage
regimen of ciprofloxacin following single intramuscular administration in Sahiwal cattle.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, 107 (Suppl. 1): 343.
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20. I. Javed, Z. Iqbal, Z.U. Rahman, M.Z. Khan, F. Muhammad, F.H. Khan, J.I. Sultan, 2009.
Renal handling of ciprofloxacin in domestic ruminant species. Turkish Journal of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 33(4): 303-310.
21. I. Javed, Z.U. Rahman, M.Z. Khan, F. Muhammad., B. Aslam, Z. Iqbal, J.I. Sultan, I.
Ahmad, 2009. Antihyperlipidaemic efficacy of Trachyspermum ammi in albino rabbits.
Acta Veterinaria Brno, 78: 229-236.
22. Z. Iqbal, I. Javed, B. Aslam, F. Muhammad and I.U. Jan, 2007. Renal clearance and
urinary excretion of ciprofloxacin in goats. Pak. Vet. J. 27(4): 179-183.
23. I. Javed, Z. Iqbal, Z.U. Rahman, F. H. Khan, F. Muhammad, B. Aslam and L. Ali, 2006.
Comparative antihyperlipidaemic efficacy of Trachyspermum ammi extracts in albino
rabbits. Pak. Vet. J., 26(1): 23-29.
24. I. Javed, Z.U. Rahman, F. H. Khan, F. Muhammad, Z. Iqbal and B. Aslam, 2006. Renal
clearance and urinary excretion of kanamycin in domestic ruminant species. Pak. Vet. J.,
26(1): 1-8.
25. I. Javed, M. Shehzad, F. H. Khan, F. Muhammad, T. Khaliq, B. Aslam and Z. Iqbal, 2005.
Effect of dipyrone on renal clearance and urinary excretion of norfloxacin in sheep. Pak.
Vet. J., 25(4): 171-174.
26. I. Javed, F. H. Khan, F. Muhammad, B. Aslam, T. Khaliq, Z. Iqbal, L. Ali and S. Mujib,
2005. Renal clearance and urinary excretion of norfloxacin in sheep. Pak. Vet. J. 25(2):
51-54.
Conference Proceedings
1. Z. Iqbal, I. Javed, R. Hussain, I.U. Jan, A.A. Khan, 2016. Disposition kinetics of
ciprofloxacin after intramuscular administration in Lohi sheep. Accepted for Oral
Presentation in 18th International Conference on Agriculture and Biotechnology to
be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on January, 26-27, 2016.
2. Z. Iqbal, A.A. Khan, T. Zarfishan, M. Mudassir, I. Javed, 2014. Pharmacokinetics and
dosage regimen of ciprofloxacin following single intramuscular administration in Nili/Ravi
buffalos. Proceedings of 3rd International Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Congress
held at International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina on June 02-06, 2014:
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3. Taseer Ashraf, Zahid Iqbal, Aamir Ali Khan, Mohiuddin Mudassar, 2013.
Antihyperlipidemic efficacy of Cinnamon in albino rats. In: Proceedings of 5th Global
Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, held at Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, on
December, 08-12, 2013. pp. 212.
4. Mudassar M, Hussain I, Habib M, Z. Iqbal, 2013. Immune response of rabbits to
Hemorrhagic septicemia vaccine formulations adjuvanted with Montanide ISA-206,
paraffin oil and alum. Proceedings of 9th International Biennial Conference of Pakistan
Society for Microbiology, held at University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, on January, 28-
31, 2013: 30-31.
5. Sajida, A. Basit, Z. Iqbal, B. Aslam, F.H. Khan, H.M. Arshad, U. Tahir, T. Hussain, M.
Ayaz, J. Khan, 2010. Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of norfloxacin in goats.
Proceedings of National Conference on the Strategies to Improve Red Meat Production
in Pakistan, held at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, on 13th October,
2010: 44.
6. A. Basit, H.M. Arshad, B. Aslam, Z. Iqbal, J. Khan, S. Murtaza, M. Ali, M. Ayaz, 2010.
Studies of physiological parameters in small ruminants especially goats (Dera Din Panah
breed) in Southern Punjab. Proceedings of National Conference on the Strategies to
Improve Red Meat Production in Pakistan, held at Bahauddin Zakariya University,
Multan, Pakistan, on 13th October, 2010: 45.
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CONFERENCE / SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPATIONS
1. Participated in “4th International Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Congress
and Conference on Life Sciences Research - 2015” on 04-06 September 2015, at Isra
University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
2. Participated in “Agro-Vet Conference 2015” organized by Agro-Vet Forum, Pakistan on
31st May, 2015 held at Khayyam Qila Hall, Faisalabad, Pakistan
3. Participated in Biennial Conference of Pakistan Physiological Society jointly held at
University of Sindh, Jamshoro and Isra University, Hyderabad (Pakistan) on March 27-
29, 2015.
4. Participated in Association for Excellence in Medical Education (AEME) Conference
2015 held at Foundation University, Islamabad (Pakistan) on March 07-08, 2015.
5. Participated in ORIC Conference on Policies for Encouraging Problem Solving
Research in Universities held at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI),
Lahore (Pakistan) on March 05, 2015.
6. Participated in 4th Invention to Innovation Summit-2015 & UIP Exhibition of
Indigenous Technologies held at University of the Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan) on March
04-05, 2015.
7. Participated as an Associate Fellow of PAS in National Science Conference held at
International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi,
Karachi (Pakistan) & organized by Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) on May 01-02,
2014.
8. Participated in 9th Annual National Medical Conference (and Co-chaired a Session)
held at International Islamic University, Islamabad (Pakistan) on April 26-27, 2014.
9. Participated in Association for Excellence in Medical Education (AEME) Conference
2014 held at University of Health Sciences, Lahore (Pakistan) on March 7-9, 2014.
10. Participated and presented (oral) research article titled “Antihyperlipidemic efficacy of
Cinnamon in albino rats” in 5th Global Summit on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, held
at Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, on December, 08-12, 2013.
11. Participated in Invention to Innovation Summit-2013 & UIP Exhibition of Indigenous
Technologies held at University of the Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan) on April, 09-10, 2013.
12. Participated in PAK-EU Seminar on “EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7, 2007-
2013)” Co-organized by MoST, Govt. of Pakistan, Pakistan Science Foundation and EU
Delegation to Pakistan at Islamabad, Pakistan on September 12, 2012.
13. Participated in 7th National Medical Conference held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Lahore
(Pakistan) on May, 05-06, 2012.
14. Participated in Association for Excellence in Medical Education (AEME) Conference
2012 held at Pakistan-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad (Pakistan) on March 2-5,
2012.
15. Participated in 12th Biennial Convention of Pakistan Islamic Medical Association
(PIMA), Sindh held at Sindh Museum, Hyderabad-Sindh (Pakistan) on 26 – 27th March,
2011.
16. Participated in Isra Symposium on “Quality in Healthcare” held at Isra University,
Hyderabad-Sindh (Pakistan) on 23rd April, 2011.
17. Presented paper in National Conference on the Strategies to Improve Red Meat
Production in Pakistan, held at Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan) on
13th October, 2010.
18. Presented paper in 16th World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology
(WorldPharma-2010), 17-23 July 2010, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
19. Participated in 4th National Medical Conference held at University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad (Pakistan) on May, 02-03, 2009.
20. Participated in International Conference on Medical Education organized by Riphah
International University, Islamabad (Pakistan) from 26 – 27th Jan, 2009.
21. Participated in 31st Annual Conference of Pakistan Association of Pathologists held at
Khyber Medical College, Peshawar (Pakistan) on 30th Nov - 02 Dec, 2007.
22. Participated in 33rd All Pakistan Science Conference held at University of Agriculture,
Faisalabad (Pakistan) on 25-28 December, 2002.
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WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES ORGANIZED
2015: Organized “4th International Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Congress
and Conference on Life Sciences Research - 2015” on 04-06 September 2015, at
Isra University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
2015: Organized and moderated “Agro-Vet Conference - 2015” on 31st May, 2015 at
Khayyam Qila Hall, Faisalabad, Pakistan
2015: Organized a one day workshop on “Effective Research Grant Writing” on 27th
March, 2015 at Isra University, Hyderabad, Pakistan.
2015: Organized and hosted “Session of AEME-Veterinary Sciences Forum” in
Association for Excellence in Medical Education (AEME) Conference 2015 held at
Foundation University, Islamabad (Pakistan) on March 7-8, 2015.
2014: Organized and hosted “Session on Continuous Professional Development” in
Association for Excellence in Medical Education (AEME) Conference 2014 held at
University of Health Sciences, Lahore (Pakistan) on March 7-9, 2014.
2013: Organized workshop on “Planning an Integrated Module” at Al-Nafees Medical
College, Isra University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11, 2013
2013: Organized “Session on Pharmaceutical R&D” in Invention to Innovation
Summit-2013 at University of the Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan) on April, 09-10, 2013.
2012: Two days workshop on “Research Proposal Development” organized on
September17-18, 2012, at Al-Nafees Medical College, Isra University, Islamabad
Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
2012: Organized a two days workshop on “Research Ethics” on 23rd to 24th of January,
2012 at Isra University, Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
2011: Organized one day workshop on “Managing Plagiarism in Academic Research; Pre
and Post Controlling Strategies, Hands on Training using Plagiarism Software
Turnitin” on 23rd July, 2011 at Isra University, Hyderabad, Pakistan.
RESEARCH PROJECTS INITIATED
2015: A research proposal titled, “Determination of flumethrin and fluvalinate residues from honey
and wax of honey bee (Apis mellifera L)” has been submitted to Pakistan Science
Foundation (PSF), for the grant of 2.40 million rupees. (As Co-PI; under review)
2014: A research proposal titled, “Determination of lipid lowering effect of Corn flour; a
future remedy for coronary artery disease” has been submitted to Higher Education
Commission (HEC) of Pakistan for the grant of PKR1.35 millions
2013: Research project titled, “Pharmacokinetics and dosage determination of newer
fluoroquinolones in domestic ruminants” of worth 5.254767 million rupees has been
funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, (As PI; under progress)
2013: A research proposal entitled, “Molecular characterization and antibiotic susceptibility
testing of Clostridium perfringens local isolates from healthy and diseased animals”
has been funded by Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), for the grant of 3.985
million rupees. (As PI; under progress)
2011: Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has funded a research grant of
PKR 1.414 millions for research project titled, “Antihyperlipidemic efficacy of
Cinnamon in albino rats”. (As PI; Completed)
2009: A research project entitled, “Up gradation of MDR Laboratory” [Funded 1.00 million
rupees by Riphah Academy of Research and Education (RARE)]. (Completed in 12
months, as Principal Investigator)
2007: PhD Research Project entitled, “Pharmacokinetics, renal clearance and urinary
excretion of ciprofloxacin in domestic ruminant species” [Rs. 80000 funded by
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan]. (As a student; completed)
2007: Annual Research project titled, “Potency, safety and sterility testing of Black Quarter
Vaccine (BQV) in laboratory animals”. [Rs. 220,000 funded internally by L&DD, Govt.
of Punjab]. (As Co Investigator; completed)
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