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Dr Abdul Jabbar Shah

Tenured Professor
Area of Interest: Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (92)992-383591-6
 
Academics/ Degrees
  • Postdoc, Medical College of Wisconsin, WI, USA, 2012
  • PhD,  Karachi University/Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan 2008
  • M.Phil, Karachi University/Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan 2005
  • B.Pharma, Karachi University, Karachi Pakistan, 1999
 
Journal Publications
1. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antihypertensive Potential of Tartaric Acid and Exploration of Underlying Mechanistic Pathways, Dose Response, 2023
2. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Onosma hispidum L. extract reverses hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and associated vascular dysfunction in rats, Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2023
3. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Oral administration of apigenin 7-O-β-D glucoside reverses hyperlipidemia and associated vascular dysfunction in rats, Natural Science Edition, 2023
4. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antioxidant Flavonoid Diosmetin Is Cardioprotective in a Rat Model of Myocardial Infarction Induced by Beta 1-Adrenergic Receptors Activation, Current Issues in Molecular Biology CIMB, 2023
5. A.J.Shah Synthesis and characterization of biologically active flurbiprofen amide derivatives as selective prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase II inhibitors: In vivo anti-inflammatory activity and molecular docking, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
6. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antidiarrheal, antisecretory and intestinal smooth muscle relaxant effects of Platanus orientalis in mice, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023
7. Shah N,Ikram Muhammad,A.J.Shah Evidence-Based Prioritization and Scoring of Genomic Loci Interacting with Pioglitazone Therapeutic Response in Diabetic Patients, Precision Medicine Communications, 2022
8. T.Khan,Ikram Muhammad,A.J.Shah LC-MS/MS based metabolomic profiling of constituents from Glochidion velutinum and its activity against prostate cancer (PC-3) cell line, Molecules, 2022
9. A.J.Shah Novel Polyhydroquinoline-Hydrazide-Linked Schiff's Base Derivatives: Multistep Synthesis, Antimicrobial, and Calcium-Channel-Blocking Activities, Antibiotics, 2022
10. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Vasorelaxant and Antihypertensive Effects of Bergenin on Isolated Rat Aorta and High Salt-Induced Hypertensive Rats, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. , 2022
11. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Evaluation of the Antiasthmatic Activity of Carissa opaca in Animal Models, BioMed Research International, 2022
12. T.Khan,A.J.Shah Antihypertensive activity in high salt induced hypertensive rats and LC-MS/MS-based phytochemical profiling of Melia azedarach L. (Meliaceae) leaves, BioMed Research International, 2022
13. T.Khan,A.J.Shah Antihypertensive activity in high salt induced hypertensive rats and LC-MS/MS-based phytochemical profiling of Melia azedarach L. (Meliaceae) leaves, BioMed Research International, 2022
14. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Bergenin from Bergenia Species Produces a Protective Response against Myocardial Infarction in Rats, July 2022, 2022
15. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Juglone from walnut produce cardioprotective effects against isoproterenol-induced myocardial injury in SD rats, July 2022, 2022
16. T.Khan,A.J.Shah,U.Farooq Tandem high resolution mass spectrometry based phytochemical composition of Sauromatum guttatum tubers and its enzyme inhibitory potential with molecular docking, Journal of Chromatography A, 2022
17. A.J.Shah,Ikram Muhammad,T.Khan Cardioprotective Potential of Aqueous Extract of Fumaria indica on Isoproterenol-Induced Myocardial Infarction in SD Rats, Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2022
18. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Investigation of the diosmetin antihypertensive effect and its underlying vascular mechanisms in rat, Pharmaceuticals, 2022
19. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antihypertensive effect and the underlying mechanisms of action of phytolaccagenin in rat models. , May 2022, 2022
20. T.Khan,A.J.Shah Tandem high resolution mass spectrometry based phytochemical composition of Sauromatum guttatum tubers and its enzyme inhibitory potential with molecular docking, Journal of Chromatography A, 2022
21. A.J.Shah DNA methylation across the tree of life, from micro to macro-organism". Bioengineered, Jan 2022, 2022
22. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Insight into the cardiovascular mechanisms of blood pressure lowering effect of gitogenin: a steroidal saponin, Clinical and Experimental Hypertension , 2021
23. A.J.Shah,T.Khan The antihypertensive effect of Sauromatum guttatum mediated by vasorelaxation and myocardial depressant effects, November 2021, 2021
24. T.Khan,A.J.Shah Chemical profiling and anti-breast cancer potential of hexane fraction of Sphaeranthus indicus flowers, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2021
25. T.Khan,A.J.Shah Chemical profiling and anti-breast cancer potential of hexane fraction of Sphaeranthus indicus flowers, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2021
26. T.Khan,U.Farooq,A.J.Shah Assessing the ethnobotanical potential of Carissa opaca berries by merging outcomes from metabolomics profiling, enzyme assays, and in silico docking studies, Food Chemistry, 2021
27. A.J.Shah,K.Rauf Kaempferol Facilitated Extinction Learning in Contextual Fear Conditioned Rats via Inhibition of Fatty-Acid Amide Hydrolase, 12 october, 2020
28. A.J.Shah Kaempferol Facilitated Fear Extinction in Contextual Fear Conditioned Rats via Inhibition of Fatty-acid Amide Hydrolase, October 2020, 2020
29. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Mechanism underlying the vasodilation induced by diosmetin in porcine coronary artery, European Journal of Pharmacology, 2020
30. T.Khan,A.J.Shah Composition and pharmacological evaluation of essential oil from Jasminum officinale flowers for spasmolytic and vasodilator activities, Farmacia, 2020
31. A.J.Shah Butyrlycholine esterase inhibitory activity and effects of extracts (fruit, bark and leaf) from Zanthoxylum armatum DC in gut, airways and vascular smooth muscles, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2597-2, 2019
32. T.Khan,A.J.Shah,Dr. M. Arfat Yameen,F. Wahid Curative effects of Distemonanthus benthamianus Baillon. Trunk-bark extracts on enteropathogenic Escherichia coli 31-induced diarrhea in rats, Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 2019
33. T.Khan,A.J.Shah,F. Wahid Solanum incanum extract enhances wound healing and tissue regeneration in burn mice model , Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 2019
34. A.J.Shah INSIGHT INTO THE CARDIOVASCULAR ACTIVITIES OF ELAEAGNUS UMBELLATA, FARMACIA, 2019
35. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antihypertensive effect of the methanolic extract from Eruca sativa Mill., (Brassicaceae) in rats: muscarinic receptor-linked vasorelaxant and cardiotonic effects., October 5, 2018
36. A.J.Shah Antihypertensive effect of the methanolic extract from Eruca sativa Mill., (Brassicaceae) in rats: Muscarinic receptor-linked vasorelaxant and cardiotonic effects, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2018
37. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents and Antihypertensive Effect of the Crude Extract and Fractions of Calamintha vulgaris., August 4, 2018
38. A.J.Shah Antihypertensive efficacy of extract of Hedera helix in high salt-induced hypertensive Sprague-Dawley rats, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2018
39. A.J.Shah Total phenolic and flavonoid contents and antihypertensive effect of the crude extract and fractions of Calamintha vulgaris, Phytomedicine, 2018
40. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antihypertensive efficacy of extract of Hedera helix in high salt-induced hypertensive Sprague-Dawley rats., August 24, 2018
41. T.Khan,A.J.Shah,F. Wahid Inhibitory effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra and its major constituent glycyrrhizin on inflammation-associated corneal neovascularization , Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018
42. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Vascular mechanisms underlying the antihypertensive effect of Rumex acetosa L. , March 21, 2018
43. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Insight into the Cardiovascular Activities of Elaeagnus umbellate., December, 2017
44. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Effects of Heliotropium strigosum and Trapa bicornis in hyperactive gut disorders., June, 2017, 2017
45. T.Khan,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah Effects of Heliotropium strigosum and Trapa bicornis in hyperactive gut disorders, Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 2017
46. A.J.Shah Possible voltage-dependent Ca++ entry blocking activity of the leaf extract of Hedera helix extract explains its medicinal use in hyperactive gut disorders, 21,2,2017, 2017
47. A.J.Shah,N.S.Qazi,Fiaz Alam Airways and vascular smooth muscles relaxant activities of Gaultheria trichophylla. , 1,1,2017, 2017
48. A.J.Shah Mentha longifolia L. lowers blood pressure in anesthetized rats through multiple pathways., 1,12,2016, 2016
49. A.J.Shah,N.S.Qazi,Fiaz Alam Gut modulatory and butyrylcholine esterase inhibitory activities Of Gaultheria trichophylla., 1,12,2016, 2016
50. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Chemical composition and vascular and intestinal smooth muscle relaxant effects of the essential oil from Psidium guajava fruit, 1,10,2016, 2016
51. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Mechanisms Underlying the Antihypertensive Properties of Urtica dioica. , 1,10,2016, 2016
52. T.Khan,R.Qayyum,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah Intestinal and vascular smooth muscle relaxant effect of Viscum album explains its medicinal use in hyperactive gut disorders and hypertension, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016
53. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Calcium entry blocking activity of the Elaeagnus umbellata fruit extract explains its use in diarrhea and gut spasm, 4,06,2016, 2016
54. T.Khan,H.M. Rasheed,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah,Rasool Khan Chemical composition and vascular and intestinal smooth muscle relaxant effects of the essential oil from Psidium guajava fruit, Pharmaceutical Biology, 2016
55. T.Khan,H.M. Rasheed,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah,R. Khan Chemical composition, vasorelaxant and antispasmodic effects of essential oil from Rosa indica L. petals, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015
56. A.J.Shah Chemical Composition and Vasorelaxant and Antispasmodic Effects of Essential Oil from Rosa indica L. Petals, 10 August, 2015, 2015
57. A.J.Shah Insight into the bronchodilator activity of Vitex negundo, 27 January, 2015, 2015
58. A.J.Shah Cholinergic, calcium channel blocking and nitric oxide mediated activities of Azadirachta indica explain fall in mean arterial pressure in rats. , December 2014, 2014
59. A.J.Shah Functional nature of the spasmolytic effect, phytochemical composition and acute toxicity studies on Sauromatum guttatum Schott., 27 April 2014, 2014
60. A.J.Shah Protective activity of  medicinal plants and their isolated compounds against the toxic effects from the venom of Naja (Cobra) species. , Journal of  Ethnopharmacology. , 2014
61. A.J.Shah Chemical Analysis and Calcium Channel Blocking Activity of the Essential Oil of Perovskia abrotanoides., 1 November 2013, Natural Product Communications , 2013
62. A.J.Shah Antidiarrhoeal and antispasmodic activities of Vitex negundo Linn. are mediated through Ca++ Channel Blockade. , July 2013. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 2013
63. A.J.Shah Gut modulator effects of Conyza bonariensis explain its traditional use in constipation and diarrhea., Feb 2013. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2013
64. I. A. Bukhari,A.J.Shah,R. A. Khan,S. A. Meo,Afsar Khan,A. H. Gilani Gut modulator effects of Conyza bonariensis explain its traditional use in constipation and diarrhea, Eur. Rev. Med. Pharmacol. Sci., 2013
65. A.J.Shah The calcium channel blocking and phosphodiesterase inhibitory activities of the extract of Andropogon muricatus explains its medicinal use in airways disorders., August 2012. Phytotherapy Research, 2012
66. A.J.Shah 11,12,20- Trihydroxy-Eicosa-8(Z)-Enoic Acid selectively inhibits 11,12-EET induced relaxation in bovine coronary and rat mesenteric arteries. , April 2012. American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology, 2012
67. A.J.Shah Aqueous-methanolic extract of sweet flage (Acorus calamus Linn.) possesses cardiac depressant and EDHF-mediated coronary vasodilator effects., Jan 2012. Journal of Natural Medicines, 2012
68. A.J.Shah Studies on the Chemical Composition and Possible Mechanisms Underlying the Antispasmodic and Bronchodilatory Activities of the Essential Oil of Artemisia maritima L, August 2011, 2011
69. A.J.Shah Blood pressure lowering effect of the extract of aerial parts of Capparis aphylla is mediated through endothelium-dependent and independent mechanisms, Jan 2011. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, 2011
70. A.J.Shah Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use of Psidium guajava leaves in hyperactive gut disorders, Jan 2011, 2011
71. A.J.Shah Antidiarrheal and antispasmodic activities of Vincetoxicum stocksii are mediated through calcium channel blockade., Jan 2011, 2011
72. A.J.Shah Bronchodilatory effect of Acorus calamus and its constituents is mediated through inhibition of phosphodiesterases, calcium channel and muscarinic receptors. , September 2010, 2010
73. A.J.Shah Calcium Channel Blocking Activity of Mentha longifolia L. Explains its Medicinal Use in Diarrhoea and Gut Spasm, September 2010, 2010
74. A.J.Shah Ethnobotanical and economic evaluation of some plant resources, observation from the northern parts of Pakistan, September 2010, 2010
75. A.J.Shah Berberis vulgaris root bark extract prevents hyperoxaluria induced nephrolithiasis in rats through inhibition of calcium oxalate crystallization and antioxidant effect., August 2010, 2010
76. A.J.Shah Antihepatotoxic activity of Saussurea lappa extract on D-galactosamine and lipopolysaccharide induced hepatitis in mice, June 2010, 2010
77. A.J.Shah Antidiarrheal and spasmolytic activities of the Alstonia scholaris crude extract are mediated through calcium channel blockade, January 2010, 2010
78. A.J.Shah Blood pressure lowering and vascular modulator effects of Acorus calamus extract are mediated through multiple pathways. , August 2009, 2009
79. A.J.Shah Insight into the possible mechanism of antidiarrhoeal and antispasmodic activities of piperine. , August 2009, 2009
80. A.J.Shah Presence of Blood Pressure Lowering and Spasmolytic Constituents in Buddleja crispa., April 2009, 2009
81. A.J.Shah Chemical composition and mechanisms underlying the spasmolytic and bronchodilatory properties of the essential oil of Nepeta cataria L., January 2009, 2009
82. A.J.Shah Blood Pressure Lowering and Vasomodulator Effects of Piperine, November 2008, 2008
83. A.J.Shah Gut modulatory, blood pressure lowering, diuretic and sedative activities of cardamom, February 2008. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2008
84. A.J.Shah Gut modulatory, blood pressure lowering, diuretic and sedative activities of cardamom., February 2008, 2008
85. A.J.Shah Studies on antihypertensive and antispasmodic activities of Andropogon muricatus Retz., September 2007, 2007
86. A.J.Shah Presence of cholinergic and calcium antagonist constituents in Saussurea lappa explains its use in constipation and spasm. , June 2007, 2007
87. A.J.Shah The Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory and Calcium Antagonist Potential of Tanacetum artemisioides. , March 2007, 2007
88. A.J.Shah Antispasmodic effect of Acorus calamus Linn., is mediated through calcium channel blockade. , December 2006, 2006
89. A.J.Shah Presence of cholinergic and calcium channel blocking activities explain the traditional use of Hibiscus rosasinensis in constipation and diarrhoea. , November 2005, 2005
90. A.J.Shah Blood pressure lowering effect of olives is mediated through calcium channel blockade. , November 2005, 2005
91. A.J.Shah Pharmacological basis for the use of turmeric in gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders. , May 2005, 2005
 
Conference Publications
1. T.Khan,A.J.Shah,F. Wahid SOLANUM INCANUM ENHANCES WOUND HEALING AND TISSUE REGENERATION IN BURM MICE MODEL, , 2019
2. T.Khan,A.J.Shah,F. Wahid EFFECTS OF HELIOTROPIUM STRIGOSUM AND TRAPA BICORNIS EXTRACTS IN HYPERACTIVE GUT DISORDERS, , 2019
3. A.J.Shah Vascular reactivity and effect of extract of Paeonia officinalis on calcium concentration and movement in ventricular myocytes during an excitation –contraction cycle, , 2018
4. T.Khan,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Evaluation of Essential Oil from Jasminum officinale Flowers for Spasmolytic and Vasodilator Activities, , 2018
5. T.Khan,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah Piper longum fruit extract and Dalbergia sissoo leaves extract inhibit inflammation associated corneal neovascularization in animal model, , 2018
6. T.Khan,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah Inhibitory Effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Its Major Constituent Glycyrrhizin on Inflammation-Associated Corneal Neovascularization, , 2018
7. T.Khan,F. Wahid,A.J.Shah Evaluation of anticancer potential of Sauromatum guttatum, Carissa opaca crude extracts and their fractions, , 2018
8. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Cardiovascular Effects of bergenin in rat models, , 2018
9. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Calamintha vulgaris (Druce): Insight into Vascular Reactivity Studies on Sprague-Dawley Rats, , 2018
10. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antihypertensive and Endothelium-Dependent and Independent Vasodilator Effect of Eleagnus umbellata and Sinapic acid, , 2017
11. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Intestinal and bronchial smooth muscle reactivity studies on Eruca sativa, , 2017
12. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Evaluation of the antihyperlipidemic effect of Hedera helix in high fat dietinduced hyperlipidemic rats, , 2017
13. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Mechanism of Antihypertensive Effect of Methanolic Root Extract of Paeonia officinalis Linn., in SD Rats, , 2017
14. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Mechanisms of the Antisecretory Effect of Methanolic Extract of Platanus orientalis in Mice, , 2017
15. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Effects of juglone on vascular contraction in isolated rat aortic rings, , 2017
16. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Cardiac Depressant Activity of Elaegnus umbellata, , 2017
17. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Cardiac Depressant Effect of Methanolic Crude Extract of Paeonia officinalis Linn., , 2017
18. A.J.Shah,T.Khan The effect of Hedera helix on serum lipid profiles and vascular function in hyperlipidemic rats, , 2017
19. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Digera muricata Mediate Antihypertensive Effects by Depressing Cardiac Output, , 2017
20. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Vasomodulating Effect of Methanolic Crude Extract of Galium aparine Linn., , 2017
21. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Negative inotropic and chronotropic effects of Galium aparine Linn. in Guinea-pig Isolated Atria, , 2017
22. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Digera muricata mediate antihypertensive effects by depressing cardiac output, , 2017
23. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Possible Mechanism of Cardiac Depressant Activity of Elaegnus umbellata in Isolated Rabbit Heart, , 2017
24. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Calcium channel blocking activity of Methanolic Crude Extract of Hedera helix. , , 2017
25. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Vasorelaxant Effect of Crude Methanolic Extract of Chenopodium ablum mediated through Calcium channel blockade, , 2017
26. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antimuscarinic and Calcium Channel Blocking Activities of Crude Methanolic Extract of Rheum emodi L. , , 2017
27. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Antisecretory and antispasmodic activities of crude methanolic extract of Urtica dioica L. , , 2017
28. A.J.Shah Vasorelaxant Effect of Crude Methanolic Extract of Chenopodium album Mediated through Calcium Channel Blockade, , 2017
29. A.J.Shah Antisecretory and Antispasmodic Activities of Crude Methanolic Extract of Urtica dioica L., , 2017
30. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Digera muricata Mediate Antihypertensive Effects by Depressing Cardiac Output, , 2017
31. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Possible Mechanism of Cardiac Depressant Activity of Elaegnus umbellata in Isolated Rabbit Heart, , 2017
32. A.J.Shah Antimuscarinic and Calcium Channel Blocking Activities of Methanolic Crude Extract of Rheum emodi, , 2017
33. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Negative Inotropic and Chronotropic Effects of Galium aparine Linn. in Guinea-pig Isolated Atria, , 2017
34. A.J.Shah Vasorelaxant Effect of Crude Methanolic Extract of Chenopodium album Mediated through Calcium Channel Blockade, , 2017
35. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Calcium Channel Blocking Activity of Methanolic Crude Extract of Hedera helix, , 2017
36. A.J.Shah,T.Khan Vasomodulating Effect of Methanolic Crude Extract of Galium aparine Linn., , 2016
37. A.J.Shah ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFECT OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF DIGERA MURICATA: POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, , 2016
38. A.J.Shah No-mediated vasodilation explains the antihypertensive effect of Elaegnousumbellata, , 2016
39. A.J.Shah ANTIDIARRHEAL ACTIVITY OF PAEONIA OFFICINALIS., , 2016
40. A.J.Shah CHANNEL BLOCKING ACTIVITY OF ERUCA SATIVA EXPLAINS ITS PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL IN HYPERTENSION, , 2016
41. A.J.Shah RUMEX ACETOSA INDUCES BLOOD PRESSURE LOWERING EFFECT IN HYPERTENSIVE RATS THROUGH ENDOTHELIAL DERIVED NITRIC OXIDE, , 2016
42. A.J.Shah ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFECT OF HEDERA HELIX MEDIATED BY ENDOTHELIUM- DEPENDENT PATHWAY, , 2016
43. A.J.Shah ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AND VASCULAR REACTIVITY STUDIES ON METHANOLIC CRUDE EXTRACT OF CALAMINTHA VULGARIS, , 2016
44. A.J.Shah MECHANISMS UNDERLYING THE BLOOD PRESSURE LOWERING AND VASCULAR EFFECTS OF URTICA DIOICA, , 2016
 
Profile/Bio
PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
  • June 2008 to continued: Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad, Pakistan
  • Mar 2005 to May 2008: Research Officer, Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, The Aga Khan University Medical College Karachi, Pakistan
  • July 2001 to Feb. 2005: Research associate, Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, The Aga Khan University Medical College Karachi, Pakistan
  • April 2000 to Feb 2001: Officer Production, Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. Karachi, Pakistan
  • Dec. 1999 to Mar. 2000: Production Pharmacist, Pharmatec Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. Karachi, Pakistan
  • June 1999 to Nov. 1999: Trainee Pharmacist, Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd. Karachi, Pakistan
 
 
Research Interests
  • Basic Pharmacological Techniques
  • Electrophysiological Techniques
  • Molecular Biology Techniques
 
Awards
  • Productive Scientist for the year 2011-2012 in category “E” with cash award of 75,000 (PKRs) - Ministry of Science and Technology Government of Pakistan
  • Awarded Higher Education Commission (HEC) scholarship for Postdoc in the area of cardiovascular pharmacology; Medical College of Wisconsin, WI, USA, December 2010 to December 2011
  • Approved Research Supervisor for Ph.D. Thesis from Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
  • External Evaluator for ICT R&D projects, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad
  • Member of National Testing Service (NTS) for preparation and reviewing questions bank of Pharmacology, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad
  • M.Phil work; selected in top 25 hottest articles by Science Direct in 2005.
  • 2nd prize won for the abstract presented in Second Annual Symposium on Changing Priorities-Journey from Curative to Preventive Medicine, December 26-28, 2005, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
  • Selection of the Abstract of the Paper titled "Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use of Azadirachta indica (Neem) in gastrointestinal and cardiovascular disorders" among the top ten abstracts presented in Leiden International Medical Student Conference "Key to the future”, Netherlands, 2007