News & Activities
2023
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
Meeting Board of Studies Department of Pharmacology held on 5th January 2023:The experts from the University of Karachi, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and ICCBS, HEJ and Jinnah University for Women were invited and the internal members also participated. The agenda were discussed asper the academic activities.
Guest lecture for Final Year on Dermatologist and Cosmetologist organized by Department of Pharmacology.
A Guest lecture for final year (Morning and Evening) was organized. Speaker: Dr. Naveed Alvi, Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, Alkhaleej Clinics, in collaboration with Sante Pharma.
Venue: Building C, Hall Ground floor Date: Wednesday, 9th August, 2023 Time 10am Sharp.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS
A symposium on " Role of pharmacist in DRAP: a regulatory landscape of Pakistan" organized by Department of Pharmaceutics.
was arranged for final year students (Morning & Evening) on Wednesday, 8th March new building, DCOP, DUHS.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOGNOSY
A guest lecture was organized by Department of Pharmacognosy for 4th year students (morning & evening) on 9th March 2023, on “Application of Nanotechnology in Herbal drug and natural products: A new approach for natural drug development” at building C, Dow College of Pharmacy.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY PRACTICE
Prime Minister's Program Green Youth Movement Club DUHS "Clean and Green Karachi, What Our Youth Do On Sustainable Development Goal " on 31st May, 2023.
Certificate and prize distribution ceremony of proposal writing competition on “Clean and Green Karachi”, Prime Minister’s Program of green youth movement club (GYM-DUHS) was held on 31st May 2023 at Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences.
Open house session was organized on 8 June 2023 for M.Phil and PhD Program by Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dow university of health sciences, Karachi.
Industrial Visit
2022
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, DCOP conducted a One day Hands-on workshop “Research advancements in Pharmaceutical Chemistry- SERIES 2: MOLECULAR DOCKING & ANALYSIS” dated 28th October 2022.
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Department of Pharmacy Practice arranged an interactive seminar on “Hormonal Health Concerns” on 5th November 2022.
Department of Pharmaceutics
Department of Pharmacognosy
On 28th -29th October 2022, Department of Pharmacognosy arranged a two days workshop on “Natural Medicine: Current and Future Perspective”.
Students’ industrial visits to Brookes Pharmaceuticals and Martin Dow Limited were arranged in the months of November 2022 and January 2023 respectively.
Students’ Indus Hospital Visit
Hospital visit is an important phase of learning. It provides student an exposure of the different practical approaches applied in clinical settings. The basic goal of hospital visit is to observe how the theoretical approaches studied during university, are being implemented in practical environment.
A visit to Indus Hospital was organized by Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences on from 15-18 March 22 for final year students. During the visit, students were shown how the range of clinical services are performed in hospital. The Indus Hospital and Health Network is a tertiary care multidisciplinary hospital and healthcare system in Pakistan. It is located in Korangi. It is the first paperless hospital in the country; the hospital has an e-cardiology system.
Recruitment Drive Held on 7th October 2022 by Herbion Pharma, HR department fro DCOP Final Year -10th Semester Students
2021
Orientation Day of New batch 2021
Orientation Day of Pharm-D students (Morning and Evening Batch) at Dow College of Pharmacy was held on Friday 17, 2021, Dow University of Health Sciences. Vice Chancellor, DUHS, Prof. Said Qureshi, Principal, Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim, Dean, Prof. Dr. Noor Jahan graced the orientation day along with Faculty members of Dow College of Pharmacy. Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim urged the students to focus on education with absolute dedication and diligence. Prof. Dr. Noor Jahan felicitating the fresh entrants to the varsity.
DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
HANDS ON WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN PHARMACOLOGY ORGANIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
Green Youth Movement Club
The Green Youth Movement Club was inaugurated on Nov. 2021 at Dow College of Pharmacy as per the Prime Minister’s Program Titled as “Kamyab Jawan of Pakistan” with the collaboration of HEC for the Higher Education Institutions and Universities. The Plantation Drive was conducted and Pro-Vice Chancellor, DUHS, Prof. Dr. Nusrat Shah was the Chief Guest of this Program.Students participated in the plantation of medicinally important plants.
DUHS- DICE (Distinguished, Innovation, Collaboration and Entrepreneurship—2021)
The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in collaboration with Distinguish Innovation Collaboration & Entrepreneurship (DICE) foundation (a USA based nonprofit organization) organizes DUHS-DICE Health innovation Exhibition every year to promote health innovation culture in Pakistan.
Basically, the idea behind the event is to motivate academia, industry, government, entrepreneurs and expatriates to come to a common platform to showcase health innovations and technologies, share knowledge and further collaborate with each other for the rapid development of health innovative products, necessary for the economic development of the country.
Convocation 2021
On 18TH December 2021 Convocation of graduates of year 2020 and 2021 were given their degrees in the convocation of DUHS. The Convocation Patron Inchief was Hon. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Saeed Qureshi. The Chairman of this convocation was, the Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Zarnaz Wahid and Secretary was the Principal Dow Internation Medical College Prof. Dr. Fouzia Perveen. The Chief guest was Governor Sindh, His excellency Mr. Imran Ismail and the guest of Honor was the Provincial Health Minister of Sindh Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho.
Five M.Phil degrees and 275 Pharm. D Degrees were given to the candidates.
- Students’ industrial visits to BOSCH Pharmaceuticals and Martin Dow Limited were arranged in the month of October 2021.
- Nadia Qadeer and Munazza Umbreen successfully defended their M. Phil thesis in this year.
- Webinar on Pharmacy Practice was organized by Incharge Department of Pharmacy Practice, Dr. Najia Rahim.
- BLS workshop organized in collaboration with dow institute of medical technology.
- Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim organized Webinar in collaboration with Brookes Pharma Pvt Limited and Institute of Skin Diseases Sindh Karachi on Dermatology, use and abuse of Corticosteroids
- Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim as Key Speaker in Webinar on Telemedicine and the role of a Pharmacist organized by Pharmacy Graduates Association
- Workshop on Bioethics organized by Prof. Dr. Noor Jahan, at Dow College of Pharmacy.
- Department of Pharmacology
HEC Grants Awarded Research Projects under NRPU
- 1. Honey Based Hybrid Dental Implants with Enhanced Antibacterial and Cell proliferation Properties 2021 PI: Dr. Hina Zahid,
- Co-PI: Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim
2. Chrysin: A Promising Anticancer Agent its Designing, Synthesis of Analogs and Polymeric Drug loaded Nano-Particles and Activity Against Human Breast Cancer Cell. 2021 PI: Dr. Mahwish Akhtar, CoPI: Dr Asia, Dr. Faheema Siddiqui
2020
Orientation Day of New batch 2020
Orientation Day of Pharm-D students (Morning and Evening Batch) at Dow College of Pharmacy was held on Friday 17, 2020, Dow University of Health Sciences. Vice Chancellor, DUHS, Prof. Said Qureshi, Principal, Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim, Dean, Prof. Dr. Noor Jahan graced the orientation day along with Faculty members of Dow College of Pharmacy. Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim urged the students to focus on education with absolute dedication and diligence. Prof. Dr. Noor Jahan felicitating the fresh entrants to the varsity.
Guest Lecture by Dr. Tariq Mansoor
He is very active member of JCIA accreditation process at UHS and chair of P&T committee.
Industrial Visit to Herbion Pharma Pvt. Ltd
Industrial visit to Herbion Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. was organized by Deapartment of Pharmacognosy, Dow College of Pharmacy, DUHS on 21st January 2020. Herbion all natural remedies provide effective and safe relief, optimize the immunty and help in maintaining the healthy system. The herbal and natural composition of Herbion products ensures that their usage is devoid of any side-effects and post treatment complications.
2019
DUHS-DICE Health Innovation exhibition 2019
5th All Pakistan DUHS-DICE Health Innovation exhibition held on October 16th and 17th 2019 at the Expo center Karachi. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ali Akhai, head of the internationally renowned pharmaceutical company, Akhai Pharmaceuticals. Faculty and students of Dow College of Pharmacy enthusiastically participated in the event and presents their projects.
World Pharmacist Day 2019
World Pharmacists Day 2019, Organized by Dow College of Pharmacy (DCOP) held on Saturday, 5th October, 2019 at Ojha Campus, Dow University of Health Sciences. The aim of the celebration was to raise awareness about the important role of pharmacist in healthcare system. The walk started from Dow University Hospital and ended up at Dow College of Pharmacy. The walk was led by Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Kartar Dawani, Principal Dow College of Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim, Dean Dow College of Pharmacy Prof. Dr. Noor Jahan. Senior faculty members, administrative staffs and students attended the Walk and Seminar.
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Guest Lecture at DCOP, DUHSGuest lecture on Antibiotic resistance and importance of stewardship program was organized by Department of Pharmacy Practice, Dow College of Pharmacy on 2nd May 2019. The guest speakers were Dr. Shobha Luxmi, Assistant Professor, Department of infectious diseases Dow University Hospital and Sidra Khan, Manager Pharmacies at SIUT. The speakers focus on the primary goal of the antimicrobial stewardship program is to optimize clinical outcomes while minimizing unintended consequences related to antimicrobial usage, such as toxicities or the emergence of resistance. The lecture ended with the question and answers.
Dow University students and Pakistan Navy team up for beach cleanup, plantation drive at Manora
In line with the government of Pakistan’s vision of ‘Clean and Green Pakistan’, Pakistan Navy in collaboration with Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) conducted 'Tree Plantation and Beach Cleaning Activity' at Manora Island with Commodore Vaqar Muhammad graced the occasion as the chief guest on 28 April 2019.
A large number of Pakistan Navy officers, men along with faculty members and students of Dow University of Health Sciences participated in the campaign.
Department of Pharmaceutics
Guest Lecture at DCOP, DUHS
Guest Lecture by Dr. Hamid Merchant
Guest lecture was organized by Dow College of Pharmacy on 18 November 2019. The guest speaker was Dr. Hamid Merchant from Hudderfield University, UK. Dr Merchant joined the University of Huddersfield in October 2013 and is currently working as a Subject Lead in Pharmacy and Course Leader for the Postgraduate Pharmacy Suite. He has a formulation sciences background with extensive experience both from industry and academia. He presented proposals for postgraduate education at UK for Dow Pharmacy graduates.
Guest Lecture by Dr. Shazia Jamshed
Another guest lecture was organized by Department of Pharmacology on 3rd December 2019 at Dow college of Pharmacy, Dow university of Health Sciences. Dr. Shazia Jamshed is an Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, International Islamic University, Malaysia, presented a lecture on “Antimicrobial stewards: Opportunities and challenges”. Dr Shazia primary research interests encompass generic medicine utilization, pharmacy education and practice-based research. Over the past two years she has worked on the issues associated with care perspectives in oral health, Alzheimer’s disease, alternative therapies, self-medication practices, radiopharmacy and antibiotic resistance. The session ended with question and answers.
2018
Talent Show at Dow University of Health Sciences
Talent Show held on 10th November, 2018 at Muin Auditorium, DMC Campus, Dow University of Health Sciences. Talent show was attended by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Saeed Qureshi, Pro Vice Chancellors Prof. Dr. Khawar Saeed Jamali, Prof. Dr. Zarnaz Wahid, Prof. Dr. Kartar Dawani, Prof. Dr. Shaheen Sharafat, Principal and Dean Dow College of Pharmacy Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim along with senior faculty members and students.
Hassan Bukhari and Bisma Fatima from Dow College of Pharmacy, DUHS stood first position in singing. In sketch competition second position was awarded to Sehrish and team from Dow College of pharmacy.
Farewell Celebration at Dow College of Pharmacy
1st official farewell celebration of Batch 07 was held on November 7, 2018 at Imperial Marquee Banquet. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Saeed Qureshi, Pro Vice Chancellors Prof. Dr. Khawar Saeed, Dean Dow College of Pharmacy Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim, CEO of BROOKES Pharmaceutical's and Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan graced the occasion along with Faculty members of Dow College of Pharmacy.
The students entertained the audience with the performances they had prepared for the event such as: skits, singing performances and title dedication which allowed the participants to laugh and enjoy the evening. The evening concluded with reception of delicious food.
4th DICE Health Innovation Exhibition 2018
Like last year, this year's DICE Health event was a huge success. The 4th DICE Health Innovation Exhibition 2018, held on October 12 to 13 at Expo Center, Karachi, organized by Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in collaboration with DICE Foundation.The exhibition was showcasing over 150 Innovative Research based Projects from more than 35 universities across Pakistan. These projects have been prepared by students under the guidance of faculty members. The exhibition also provided with free medical and dental checkups, workshops and seminars (CMEs). Moreover, the students of National Institute of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Science and Technology and other renowned universities and institutions of Pakistan take part in DICE to present their projects. Not only Pakistan, students from two universities of Malaysia and educational institutes of China were also showcasing their projects.Faculty and students of Dow College of Pharmacy enthusiastically participated in the event and presents their projects.
Department of Pharmacognosy Guest Lecture by Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
Guest Lectures on Case Study was organized by Dow College of Pharmacy (DCOP), Department of Pharmacognosy on 30th April, 2018. The guest speaker was Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, Meritorious Professor and Laureate of Presidential Award - a staunch supporter of herbal medicine. He explained guidelines for case study. Facilitator was Ms. Umbreen Farruk, Assistant Professor, Dow College of Pharmacy, DUHS. The session ended with the question and answers.Our beloved teacher and mentor Dr. Mansoor Ahmed laid to rest on 24th September 2018. Dr. Mansoor Ahmed was a globally recognized scientist in the field of pharmacy and herbal medicine. His contribution and services for the promotion of these fields will always be remembered.
INDUSTRIAL VISIT
Industrial visit is an important phase of learning. It provides student an exposure of the different practical approaches applied in pharmaceutical companies. The basic goal of any industrial visit is to observe how the theoretical approaches studied during university, are being implemented in practical environment.
BAYER PHARAMCEUTICAL PAKISTAN
For this purpose, industrial visit was organized on 5th September 2018 by Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences for final year students.Bayer is a research-based, growth-oriented global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. The company’s products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At the same time Bayer wants to create value through innovation, growth and improved earning power. In Pakistan, essential businesses are, above all, agriculture and the pharmaceutical industry.
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
Another visit to Bosch Pharmaceuticals was organized by Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences on 13 September, 2018 for final year students. During the visit, students were shown how the daily activities are performed in different pharmaceutical settings like testing of active ingredients by QC, granulation, coating, vial filling, sterilization, packaging etc. The students had the opportunity to see and learn more about the equipment used for the pharmaceutical processes and analysis.Bosch Pharmaceutical was established in 1994, it is one of the fastest growing national pharmaceutical companies. It owns a state of the art manufacturing facility. It is the first pharmaceutical plant in Pakistan to have seven separate sterile manufacturing facilities, along with two separate manufacturing plant for oral and parenteral penicillin formulations and separate manufacturing areas for cephalosporin, quinolones, ophthalmics and aminoglycosides Penicillin. Bosch is also having the honor to be the first Lyophilized manufacturing unit in Pakistan. Bosch Pharmaceuticals is the only company in pharmaceutical industries which is halal certified to satisfy patients through strict halal and hygienic condition. Their source of API and excipients is also halal.
Department of Pharmacology
HEC Grants Awarded Research Projects under NRPU
- Award of Rs. 0.5 Million the project designed for Higher Education Commision, Human Resource Development Division Titled “Investigating Role of Natural Products on Healing Mechanisms in Gastrointestinal Ulcer”.2018 PI: Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim, Co-PI: Dr. Faheema Siddiqui
2017
DOW COLLEGE OF PHARMACY STUDENTS PARTICIPATION IN 1ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “CURRENT RESEARCH AND PRACTICES IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES” – SINDH UNIVERSITY, JAMSHORO
The faculty and students of Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences actively participated in 1st national conference arranged by the Faculty of Pharmacy, Sindh Uinversity, Jamshoro on 3rd – 5th November 2017. In this conference 1st prize for the best poster was won by the students of Dow College of Pharmacy.
3RD ALL PAKISTAN DICE HEALTH INNOVATION EXHIBITION 2017
The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in collaboration with DICE Foundation, USA organized a 3rd event of DICE Health 2017 from 22nd - 23rd December, 2017 at DUHS Ojha Campus, Karachi. Dow University of Health Sciences successfully organized two All Pakistan DICE Health Innovation Exhibition in the year 2015 & 2016 at Expo Centre, Karachi.
Participation was incredible across different Industries and Universities / Institutes (Medical, Bio-Medical, IT, Engineering & Technology etc) from all over Pakistan.
The idea behind the event is to motivate academia, industry, government, entrepreneurs and expatriates to come to a common platform to showcase health innovations and technologies, share knowledge and further collaborate with each other for the rapid development of health innovative products, necessary for the economic development of the country.
The faculty and students of Dow College of Pharmacy as always actively participated in DICE Health 2017.
Department of Pharmacology
HEC Grants Awarded Research Projects under NRPU
- Award of Rs. 0.5 Million for project “Evaluation of neuroprotective potential of Opuntia dillenii derived pure compounds against adenosine and lipopolysaccharide-induced injury” 2017 PI: Dr. Faheema Siddiqui, Co-PI: Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim
2016
Department of Pharmacology
HEC Grants Awarded Research Projects under NRPU
Award of Rs. 2.5 million Under NRPU on Project “In vitro Pharmacodynamic study of potential antimicrobial natural compounds against carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae from local clinical isolates" in 2016. PI: Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim,
2015
Department of Pharmacology
HEC Grants Awarded Research Projects under NRPU
- Award of Rs. 2.5 million Under NRPU on Project “ANTITUBERCULAR ACTIVITY AND SAFETY EVALUATION OF VARIOUS NOVEL DERIVATIVES OF FLUOROQUINOLONES.” in 2015. PI: Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim, Co- PI: Dr. Mahwish Akhtar
- Award of Rs. 0.5 Million for project “Combined effect of inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 and NADPH oxidation during pain and Inflammation.”2015 PI: Dr. Shumaila Aman, Co-PI: Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim
2012-2013
Department of Pharmacology
HEC Grants Awarded Research Projects under NRPU
Award of Rs. 0.5 Million the project designed for Higher Education Commision, Human Resource Development Division Titled “Degradative Studies of Fluoroquinolones using UV/visible Spectrophotometer”.2013 PI: Dr. Sana Shamim, Co-PI: Prof. Dr. Sumbul Shamim