Research Publications

•    Kaneez Fatima, Shaukat Khalid, Kiran Qadeer, Hina Yasin, Hina Abrar, Adeel Arsalan, Rana Asif Hussain. 2023. In-vitro antigout potential of Alstonia scholaris flower, characterization and prospective ligand-receptor interaction of bioactive lead compound. Heliyon, 9(3).
•     Hina Yasin, Shaukat Mahmud, Raheela Bano, Hina Abrar, Kaneez Fatima, Rabia Bushra 2023. Ameliorating Effects of Croton Bonplandianus Leaves against Gentamicin Induced Acute Liver and Kidney Injury: A Biochemical and Histopathological Investigation. Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 50(3).
•    Sidrah Hasan, Hina Abrar , Mirza Tasawer Baig , Hina Yasin, Kaneez Fatima , Hira Naeem, Affan Ali, Kiran Qadeer , Kishan Das, Adeel Arsalan.The effect of humactents & oleogeneous base in the photostabilization of secnidazole emulgel. Scientific Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, Volume 49(12), 2022.110-122.
•    Kaneez Fatima, Shaukat Khalid, Kiran Qadeer, Hina Yasin, Hina Abrar, Raheela Bano, Adeel Arsalan, Rana Asif Hussain. In-vitro Anticancer activity on 3T3, PC3 and HeLa Cell Line and GC-MS Assay of oil fractions of Alstonia scholaris Flower obtain via Column Chromatography. Scientific Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences Vol. 49 (11), 10-18 .
•    Kaneez Fatima, Shaukat Khalid, Kiran Qadeer, Hina Yasin, Adeel Arsalan, Hina Abrar,  Saima Zahid, Rana Asif Hussain, Mobeen Islam, Muhammad Shaiq Ali. Urease nhibition and DPPH radial scavenging potential of phytoconstituent from Alstonia scholaris and molecular docking interactions of bioactivr luteolin with target proteins. PJPS.2022.35.2.SUP.219-225.1
•    Hina Yasin, Shaukat Mahmud, Hina Abrar, Adeel Arsalan, Noor Jahan,   Kaneez Fatima, Rahila Bano, Rana Asif Hussain, Mobeen Islam. Anti-inflammatory and Histopathological studies of leaves extracts of Croton bonplandianus in Albino rats. PJPS.2021.34.2.SUP.747-753.1
•    Kaneez Fatima, Shaukat Khalid, Imran Ahmed, Kiran Qadeer, Nudrat Fatima, Hina Yasin, Rana Asif Hussain, Iqbal Ahamd. Phytopharmacognostic Evaluation and Fourier Transform Infrared Fingerprint in the Quality Control of Various Culinary Herbs: AN ULTIMATE REMEDY IN ASIA. RADS J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci. 2021;9(1):46-58.
•    Hina Abrar, Adeel Arsalan, Hina Yasin, Syed Ijaz Hussain Zaidi, Sadaf Ibrahim, Kiran Qadeer, Hira Naeem, Kaneez Fatima, Hina Tabassum, Syed Naimul Hasan Naqvi. The novel effect of propranolol in glibenclamide induced hepatotoxicity. PJPS.2020.33.4.SUP.1871-1878.1.
•    Kaneez Fatima, Shaukat Khalid, Hina Yasin, Rana Asif, Hira Naeem, Iqbal Ahmad. Authentication of various commercially available crude drugs using different quality control testing parameters. Vol.32, No.6. Pakistan journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. PJPS.2020.33.4.REG.1641-1657.1.
•    Hina Yasin, Shaukat Khalid, Ghazala H. Rizwani, Rehana Perveen, Hina Abrar, Kaneez Fatima (2019). Effects of aqueous leaves extract of Holoptelea integrifolia on histopathology of rat kidney and liver. Pakistan journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 32(2): 569-573.
•    Hina Abrar, S.N.H. Naqvi, Muhammad Rashid Ahmed, Asma Basharat Ali, Hina Yasin. Ameliorating Effect of a Beta-Blocker, Propranolol on Carbamazepine-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rabbits. Pakistan J. Zool., vol. 51(1), pp 341-346, 2019.
•    Hina Abrar1, M. Tariq Aftab, Hina Yasin, Kiran Qadeer, Adeel Arsalan, Hina Tabassum, Rahila Bano (2019).  Effect of Cardioselective Beta Blocker on Lisinopril Treated Isolated Rabbit’s Heart. RADS J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci. Vol 7(4).186-190.
•    Kaneez Fatima, Shaukat Khalid, Hina Yasin, Hina Abrar, Rana Asif, Mobeen Islam, Iqbal Ahmed. Qualitative determination of herbal oils used in various herbal and cosmeceuticals formulation. Baqai J Health Sci.2019; 22( 2):26-33.
•    Hina Yasin, Shaukat Khalid, Rehana Perveen, Hina Abrar, Ghazala H. Rizwani,
Kaneez Fatima (2018). Comparative phytotoxicological and anti-inflammatory effects of leaves extracts of Holoptelea integrifolia. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science.Vol.17 (2):212-217.
•    Hina Abrar, Hina Yasin, Shaukat Khalid, Rehana Perveen, Hina Tabassum, Kaneez Fatima. Reduction of cardiac effect of propranolol in lisinopril treated isolated rabbit heart. World J Pharm Sci 2018; 6(1): 24-28.
•    Hina Yasin, Shaukat Khalid, Hina Abrar, Hina Zahid, Kaneez Fatima, Fakhsheena Anjum. Quality control measures for the leaves extracts of Holoptelea integrifolia (roxb) planch. Hamdard Medicus. 2017-60(3) 53-9.
•    Hina Abrar, S.N.H. Naqvi, Muhammad Rashid Ahmed, Asma Basharat Ali, Nadia Younus, Rehana Perveen,  Hina Yasin (2017). Effect of Propranolol On rifampicin induced hepatotoxicity in Rabbit’s Liver. Professional Med J, Vol. 24(6), 893-898.
•    Najia Rahim, Wajiha Iffat, Sadia Shakeel, Faiza Qazi, Mehwish Rizvi, Faisal Muhammad Khan, Iqbal Nasiri, Hina Yasin, Shazia Jamshed (2017). Perspectives about pandemic influenza and its prophylactic measures among final year pharmacy students in Karachi, Pakistan. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 9(2): 144–151.
•    Hina Abrar, Muhammad Rashid Ahmed, Asma Basharat Ali, Hina Yasin, and Sadaf Ibrahim (2017). Effect of Propranolol on Hepatic Blood Flow for Reduction of the Hepatotoxicity of Rifampicin in Rabbits. Med. Forum. 28(7):105-109.
•    Shaukat Khalid, Kaneez Fatima, Hina Yasin, Hira Naeem, Khan Usman ghani, Iqbal Ahmad (2016). Quality control testing of various samples of peppermint oil collected from local market of Karachi Pakistan. Baqai J. Health Sci. 19(1):27-32.
•    Hina Yasin, Fakhsheena Anjum, Hina Abrar, Sana Ghayas, Muhammad Ali Masood, Tamha Fatima, Mariam Naz, Wajiha Jabeen (2015). Immunomodulators from plant sources: A review. World J. Pharm Sci. 4(8):21-36.
•    Hina Yasin, Sana Ghayas, Fakhsheena Anjum, Noor Jahan, Hina Abrar, Muhammad Masood Ali, Ayesha Alam (2015). Knowledge of herbal drug among the Pharm. D students in Karachi, Pakistan. Int. J. Current Pharm Rev and Res. 6(4):208-211.
•    Fakhsheena Anjum, Sana Ghayas, Noor Jahan, Hina Yasin, M. Ali Masood (2015). Knowledge, practice and complications associated with diabetic foot. World J Pharm Sci 2015; 3(7): 1319-1323
•    Shaukat Khalid, Kaneez Fatima, Hina Yasin, Rehana Perveen, Hina Abrar, Iqbal Ahmad (2014). Standardization of herbal formulations: An overview. Baqai J. Health Sci. 17(1-2):25-32.
•    Noor Jahan, Mehjabeen, Fakhsheena Anjum, Sana Ghayas, Hina Yasin, M. Sajid1,S. M. Zubair Qasmi, Umair Akhtar, Umar Akram, Haider Raza, Ahmed Ali, Talha Rana (2014). Fast food consumption Drift in Pakistani population. J Food and Nutrition Sciences. 2(1):13-18.
•    Hina Yasin, Hina Abrar, Noor Jahan, Fakhsheena Anjum, Syeda Sidra Batool, Muhammad Arsalan, Ramsha Shahab, Nabeel Khan (2013). Constituents of Garlic (Allium sativum) and their efficacy in diabetes mellitus Baqai J. Health Sci. 16(1-2):37-39.
•    Shaukat Khalid, Ghazala H. Rizwan, Hina Yasin, Rehana Perveen, Hina Abrar, Huma Shareef, Kaneez Fatima and Maryam Ahmed (2013). Medicinal Importance of Holoptelea Integrifolia (Roxb).Planch – Its Biological and Pharmacological Activities. Nat. Prod. Chem. Res.2:124 doi:10.4172/ 2329-6836.1000124
•    Fakhsheena Anjum, Sana Ghayas, Noor Jahan and Hina Yasin (2013). Awareness and perception of menopause in Pakistani Women. World J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2(2): 429-436.
•    Sumbul Shamim, Sana Ghayas, Fakhsheena Anjum, Noor Jahan, Hina Yasin and Mehwish Hussein (2013). Depression and factors contributing to depression in Working class: male vs. Female analysis in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross-sectional survey. World J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2(6): 4349-4361.
•    Fakhsheena Anjum, Nighat Razvi, Hina Yasin, Arije Ahmad, Marvi Khan Sherwani, Nimra Rahim Khan and Sidra Arshad (2012). Causes of Migraine in Karachiites and Its Treatment from Mushrooms. Int J Pharm. 2(4): 706-711

Others

Honors & Awards

 SCHOLARSHIPS

  •    Meritorious Scholarship for 3rd Position in 1st year & 2nd year of B. Pharmacy for the year 2003.
  •    Meritorious Scholarship for 3rd Position in 3rd year of B. Pharmacy for the year 2004.
  •    Meritorious Scholarship for 2nd Position in B. Pharmacy for the year of 2005 (Pharm D condensed course).

 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
  •    Certificate of Appreciation as Organizer a guest lecture on “Application of Nanotechnology in herbal drug and natural products: A new approach for natural drug” held on 9th March 2023 at Dow College of Pharmacy, Karachi.
  •    Certificate of Appreciation as Organizer a workshop “Natural Medicine: Current and Future Perspective” held on 28-29th October 2022 at Dow College of Pharmacy, Karachi.
  •    Certificate of Appreciation as Organizer in “Convocation 2021” held on 18th December 2021 at Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
  •    Certificate of Appreciation as Organizer in “2nd National Conference -Research In Pharmacy” held on 7th September2013 at Dow College of Pharmacy, Karachi.
  •    Certificate of Appreciation given by DXN International Pakistan (PVT) Limited.

Research Experience

Participate in different projects and poster competition in various universities

Service Activity

•    Presently Working as Assistant Professor at Department of Pharmacognosy Dow College of Pharmacy. Dow University of Health Sciences.
•    Worked as Lecturer at Dow College of Pharmacy. Dow University of Health Sciences.
•    As senior lecture taught Pharmacognosy at Baqai Medical University
•    As lecture taught Pharmacognosy at Baqai Medical University
•    As Senior Pharmacist Dr. Ziauddin Hospital

Brief Statement of Research Interest

Research on medicinal plant and further studies on pharmacological activities of medicinal plant 

Other Research or Creative Accomplishments

 TRAINING
•    Attended an hour training session on, “Discover HEC Resources Using Summon Search and Take Your Research To The Next Level Using RefWorks Reference Management Tool”, Tuesday March 9, 2021, in partnership with Higher Education Commission
•    Attended an hour training session on “Get the necessary knowledge to maximize your chance for your paper to get  accepted in academic journals – Part1” , Tuesday March 16, 2021 in partnership with Higher Education Commission
•    Attended an hour training session on “Get the necessary knowledge to maximize your chance for your paper to get accepted in academic journals – Part2”, Tuesday March 23, 2021, in partnership with Higher Education Commission
•     “Foundations of Virtual Instruction” an online non-credit course authorized by University of California, Irvine and offered through Coursera in 2020
•    “Aromatherapy: Clinical Use of Essential Oils”, an online non-credit course authorized by University of Minnesota and offered through Coursera in 2020
•    “Everyday Chinese Medicine” an online non-credit course authorized by the Chines University of Hong Kong and offered through Coursera in 2020
•    “Learning to Teach Online”, an online non-credit course authorized by UNSW Sydney and offered through Coursera in 2020
•    “Herbal Medicine”, an online non-credit course authorized by University of Minnesota and offered through Coursera in 2020
•    Professional Competency Enhancement Program for Teachers (PCEPT), held from 19th June to 9th August 2011, at Dow Medical College, Karachi.

  WORKSHOP /SEMINAR/ SYMPOSIUM
•    Participation in Plantation Drive under the Theme of “Green Youth movement” held on 19th March, 2022. Organized by DCOP, Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    Research oral presentation “1st International Pharmacy conference 2022 on Global advancements in Health Care System held on March 28 & 29th 2022 at Iqra University, North Campus Karachi.
•    DUHS Pharmacy Conference 2022, “Pharmacy United in Action for A Healthier World” held on the occasion of World Pharmacist Day 27th September 2022. Organized by Pharmacy Service, DUH & Dow College of Pharmacy.
•    6th All Pakistan DUHS-DICE health Innovation Exhibition 2021, presenting project titled “Masking of Carbamazepine hepatotoxicity by proparanolol in albino rabbits- Curtailing approach against treatment discontinuation” held on 30the December, 2021. Organized by Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    “International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals-2021” , certificate of participation for Research Poster title, “Assessment of anti-inflammatory response against carrageenan induce rat paw edema  by different leaves of Croton bonplandianus” organized by ORIC & SPHS, held on 21st  December, 2021, at Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    Awareness workshop “Novel Coronavirus (nCoV): Fear vs Negligence & Emergency Response” held on 4th February, 2020, Jointly Organized by Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) & American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
•    Lecture session/seminar towards professional development “Pharmacists as Antimicrobial Stewards: Opportunities and Challenges” organized by Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, held on 3rd December, 2019, DCOP, Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    CME Workshop on “BCQ Writing Skills” held on 27th February, 2019. Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    4th All Pakistan DUHS-DICE health Innovation Exhibition 2018, presenting project titled “Centella asiatica: A potential wound healing herb” held on 12th -13th October, 2018. Organized by Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    6th International Conference on Endorsing Health science Research, “ Basic Neuropharmacological Screening” organized by Advance Education Institute & Research Centre ,  held on 31st March 2018 at DUHS in collaboration with Dow College of Pharmacy. Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    3rd All Pakistan DUHS-DICE health Innovation Exhibition 2017, presenting project titled “Histopathological analysis of effect of aqueous leaves extract of Holoptelea integrifolia on kidney & liver of rats” held on 23rd December, 2017. Organized by Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    3rd All Pakistan DUHS-DICE health Innovation Exhibition 2017, presenting project titled “Concurrent effect of Propranolol on Glibenclamide induced hepatotoxicity in rabbits” held on 23rd December, 2017. Organized by Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    Seminar on “Role of Community Pharmacist in disaster Management”. 25th May, 2017. Organized by Pharmacy Graduate Association at Dow College of Pharmacy. Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    8th Annual Research day Poster Competition Titled, Antagonistic Effect of Lisinopril on Antiplatelets in animal model experiment. 25th February, 2017. ORIC, Department of research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
•    Symposium cum Workshop on Bone and Joints Disorders. 22nd October, 2016. Dow College of Pharmacy. Dow University of Health Sciences. Karachi.
•    7th Annual Research Day Poster Competition titled “Halal Food Preservatives in Pakistani Food Industries” held on February 27, 2016, at ORIC, Department of Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
•    7th Annual Research Day Poster Competition titled “Improved Antileptic Effects of Phenytoin with Vitamin C Coadministration in Mice Model” held on February 27, 2016, at ORIC, Department of Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
•    7th Annual Research Day Poster Competition titled “Risk Factors of Breast Cancer in Female in Karachi” held on February 27, 2016, at ORIC, Department of Research, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi.
•    CME Seminar on “Peripheral Blood Film Review_Is it Essential Automation Era?” Held on 4th June 2014 at DUHS in collaboration with Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratory _ Karachi.
•    “2nd National Conference on Pharmacy profession on Research in Pharmacy” held on 7th September 2013, at Dow College of Pharmacy, Karachi.
•    Seminar on “Importance of GMP in error minimization in Pharmaceutical Industry” held on 31th March 2012, at Dow College of Pharmacy, Karachi.
•     “1st National Conference on Pharmacy profession –A Success Tool for Health Care System” held on 2nd May and 3rd May 2012, at Dow College of Pharmacy, Karachi.
•     “Regional workshop on chemical laboratory safety and security” held on 5th June and 6th June 2012, at International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences H.E.J Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi.
•    Seminar on “The Concept of Modern Pharmacy” held on 30th November 2011, at faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi.
•    Workshop on “Live Hospital Pharmacy Setup” held on 22nd April 2010, at faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi.
•    “Current Trend and Future Scope of Pharmacy in Pakistan” held on 11th May 2010, at faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi.
•    Medical Symposium on “20 Years of Service to the Community” held on 18th-20th February 2007, at Baqai Medical University, Karachi.
•    Workshop on “Small Group Teaching” held on 6th March 2006, at CME Workshop Hall, Baqai Medical University, Karachi.
•    Workshop on “Selling and Commercial Skills in Pharmaceuticals” held on 11th January 2005 and 13th January, 2005 at faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University, Karachi.

 Selected Professionals Presentations

•    Research oral presentation “1st International Pharmacy conference 2022 on Global advancements in Health Care System held on March 28 & 29th 2022 at Iqra University, North Campus Karachi.