Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Science
Biochemistry at the University of Karachi began in 1962 as part of the Department of Chemistry under Dr. Rafiq Ahmed. Now an independent department with 27 faculty members, it has granted MPhil/PhD degrees since 1975.
Molecular Biochemistry
Genomics, proteomics, cellular biophysics and structural biology.
Clinical Biochemistry
Biochemical neuropharmacology, nutritional biochemistry and bioinformatics.
MPhil / PhD Research
Doctoral research with an average of multiple co-authored papers per student.
The department sets out to meet a key goal of modern biology — a full understanding of the structure and dynamic chemistry of the molecular constituents of cells. It provides a multidisciplinary, collaborative setting bringing together cell biologists, neurochemists, clinical biochemists, biophysicists, nutritionists, enzymologists, geneticists and structural biologists, with major projects spanning enzyme mechanisms, clinical chemistry, biotechnology and protein structure determination.
Our MissionTeaching, Research & Service
The department aims to excel in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate education; serve the University through leadership in admissions and curriculum forums; and conduct world-class research in biochemistry.
CareersCareer Opportunities
Graduates typically find employment in Pakistan's pharmaceutical and food industries, with further opportunities in clinical laboratories, research institutes and teaching institutions.
Introduction
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Shamim A. Qureshi
Biochemistry at University of Karachi started as part of the Department of Chemistry in 1962 under the Chairmanship of Dr. Rafiq Ahmed. Dr. MA Wali, Dr. Zain-ul-Abedin and Dr. Sabir Ali have served as Department Chairs. During the tenure of the first three Chairs research within the Department was closely associated with the interests of the Chairs and was mentor to many scientists as they established their research careers here. Through its history since then the department has flourished under the direction of eleven chairpersons and currently have 27 faculty members and a MPhil/PhD program for which the degrees have been granted in the department since 1975.
Research work at molecular level led to an era of explosive productivity within the department and the training of a whole generation of young scientists, many of whom went on to distinguished careers in Biochemistry. With the creation of an independent department, the faculty expanded slowly to include three professors by 1970; 12 professors by 2007 and now 27 faculty members in 2012. Student enrollment and PhDs awarded also increased as the department expanded with increase in the annual scientific productivity. In recent years an average doctoral student had just over 3 co-authored papers from dissertation research, and is first author on two papers.
The department sets out to meet a key goal of modern biology – to arrive at a full understanding of the structure and dynamic chemistry of the underlying molecular constituents of cells, the essential feature is that biochemistry uses molecular methods to explain biological processes. The focus of research has shifted towards molecular biochemistry, genomics and proteomics, biotechnology, cellular biophysics and structural biology, clinical biochemistry, biochemical neuropharmacology, bioinformatics, nutritional biochemistry with several independent groups engaged in studies in molecular structure determination, molecular mechanisms of membrane trafficking, protein folding, and signal transduction.
The Department of Biochemistry now covers such a wide range that it is difficult to draw a demarcation around biochemistry it provides a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting that brings together cell biologists, neurochemists , clinical biochemists, biophysicists, nutritionists, enzymologist, geneticists, systems/computational biologists and structural biologists which provides the foundations of pathology, pharmacology, physiology, genetics. The research programs of most of the faculty within the Department revolved around these central themes. Major projects within the Department involved the understanding of the mechanism and regulation of enzymes, clinical chemistry, biotechnology ,behavioral neuropharmacology, protein-protein interactions, characterization of proteins in disease conditions using 2-DE and Mass Spectrometry, western blotting, HPLC and the structure of proteins using biophysical methods such as ultracentrifugation and electron microscopy.
Subsidiary student teaching remains an important role of department faculty. The Biochemistry faculty members are principally involved in the first Basic Science course, Molecules, Genes, and Cells to approximately 1200 students per year. Graduate students are the leaders of tomorrow and play a critical role in keeping the department at the forefront of international research. Many of whom went on to distinguished careers in Biochemistry like faculty at the world renowned Universities like Harvard University and NIH USA .
Over the years, faculty in the Department of Biochemistry has received considerable recognition, including receipt of major University awards, election to the National Academy of Sciences, International Advisory committee members and International Scientific Society Council members. We are proud of our history and current status, and we strive towards continued excellence in research, training, and service in the field of biochemistry.
Our Mission
- Excel in Undergraduate, Graduate and Post graduate education
- Serve the University through leadership in forums committed to admissions and curriculum
- Conduct world class research in Biochemistry
Teaching Focus
- Under graduate courses
- Graduate courses
- Post graduate courses for MPhil/PhD students
Our faculty members of Biochemistry department are leaders in the academic forums and participate actively in faculty committees.
Vision
Biochemistry form the core of life sciences, the department intend to play in the dissemination and application of knowledge through teaching and research. It is the aim of the department to promote the development of conducive scholarly environment to enhance intellectual capabilities, to offer graduate and undergraduate programs that are of international standards and to foster research and scholarly activities in biochemistry and interdisciplinary fields.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Biochemistry usually get employment in well-known Pharmaceutical and food industries of Pakistan. Countless opportunities are available in clinical Laboratories, research institutes and teaching Institutions.
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Faculty
Professors
Dr. Farhat Batool
Dr. Shamim Qureshi
Dr. Hajra Naz
Dr. Sadaf Naeem
Dr. Sadia Saleem
Dr. Muhammad Kamran Azim
Associate Professors
Dr. Huma Ikram
Dr. Muhammad Farhan
Dr. Tooba Lateef
Dr. Farhat Bano
Assistant Professors
Dr. Sajjad Haider
Dr. Faizan ul Hassan
Dr. Yasmeen Rashid
Dr. Beena Hasan
Dr. Fizza Naqvi
Dr. Ayesha Khan
Dr. Uzma Urooj
Dr. Khawaja Ali Hasan
Programs
Degree Programs Available
- B.Sc (H)
- Masters
- M.S. / Ph.D.
Eligibility& Allocated Seats
Morning Program
BS & Honors: H.Sc. (Pre-medical) - 70 seats
Masters: B.Sc. with Biochemistry or B.Sc. (Medical technology) with Physiology and Biochemistry - 40 seats
MS: BS / M.Sc.
Ph.D: M.Phil./MS
Evening Program
BS & Honors: H.Sc. (Pre-medical) - 70 seats
Courses Offered In Department of Biochemistry
Course No |
Course Title |
First Year |
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BCH-311 |
Introductory Biochemistry I |
BCH-312 |
Introductory Biochemistry II |
Compulsory |
Functional Mathematics |
Compulsory |
Pakistan Studies |
Second Year |
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BCH-411 |
Intermediary Metabolism I |
BCH-412 |
Intermediary Metabolism II |
BCH-413 |
Principles of Nutrition |
BCH-414 |
Quantum Biochemistry & Bioorganic Mechanism |
Compulsory |
Functional Mathematics |
Compulsory |
Functional Biology |
Compulsory |
Communication skills |
Compulsory |
Computer Application |
Third Year |
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BCH-501 |
Elements of Biophysics |
BCH-502 |
Comparative Biochemistry |
BCH-503 |
Endocrinology |
BCH-504 |
Advance Intermediary metabolism |
BCH-505 |
Cell Ultrastructure and function |
BCH-506 |
Enzymology |
BCH-507 |
Biostatistics |
BCH-508 |
Biochemistry of Specialized Tissue |
BCH-509 |
Biochemical and Molecular Genetics |
BCH-512 |
Biochemistry of Drug action |
Fourth Year |
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BCH-621 |
Contemporary Biochemistry |
BCH-622 |
Biochemical Techniques I |
BCH-623 |
Biochemical Techniques II |
BCH-624 |
Biochemical techniques III |
BCH-625 |
Neurochemistry I |
BCH-626 |
Neurochemistry II |
BCH-627 |
Clinical Biochemistry I |
BCH-628 |
Clinical Biochemistry II |
BCH-629 |
Molecular Biology |
BCH-630 |
Genetic Engineering |
BCH-631 |
Advance Nutrition I |
BCH-632 |
Advance Nutrition II |
BCH-633 |
Molecular Biophysics |
BCH-634 |
Biophysical Chemistry |
BCH-635 |
Advanced Enzymology I |
BCH-636 |
Advanced Enzymology II |
BCH-637 |
Biochemistry f Marine Food Products I |
BCH-638 |
Biochemistry f Marine Food Products II |
BCH-639 |
Immunochemistry I |
BCH-640 |
Immunochemistry II |
BCH-641 |
Biochemical Neuropharmacology I |
BCH-642 |
Biochemical Neuropharmacology II |
BCH-643 |
Protein Engineering |
BCH-644 |
Computer Aided Drug Design |
BCH-645 |
Principles and Application of Biotechnology I |
BCH-646 |
Principles and Application of Biotechnology II |
BCH-647 |
Biochemistry of Phytotherapeutic Agents I |
BCH-648 |
Biochemistry of Phytotherapeutic Agents II |
BCH-649 |
Biochemical Aspects of Hematology I |
BCH-650 |
Biochemical Aspects of Hematology II |
BCH-651 |
Principles of Biochemical Toxicology |
BCH-652 |
Systemic Toxicology |
BCH-653 |
Bioinformatics and genomics |
BCH-654 |
Structural Bioinformatics |
MPhil/MS/PhD Courses |
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BCH-711 |
Research Methods in Biochemistry |
BCH-712 |
Techniques in Biochemical Research |
BCH-713 |
Advanced Clinical Biochemistry |
BCH-714 |
Advanced Drug Discovery and development |
BCH-715 |
Advanced Molecular Genetics & Genetic Engineering |
BCH-716 |
Biochemical Aspects of Hematology |
BCH-717 |
Biotechnology |
BCH-718 |
Environmental Influence on Brain |
BCH-719 |
Medical Biophysics I |
BCH-720 |
Medical Biophysics II |
BCH-721 |
Molecular Neurochemistry |
BCH-722 |
Molecular Neuropharmacology of Drug addiction |
BCH-723 |
Neurobiology of Memory |
BCH-724 |
Nutritional Neuroscience |
BCH-725 |
Protein Bioinformatics |
BCH-726 |
Proteomics |
BCH-727 |
Psychopharmacological studies of stress and emotion |
Facilities Available in the Department of Biochemistry
One seminar library in the Department of Biochemistry
Equipment:
The Department of Biochemistry is equipped with basic research facilities. The equipment available in the Department of Biochemistry includes HPLC, Electrophoresis system, centrifuge, ELISA reader, Fluorimeter and Spectrophotometers.
Priorities:
Among the department’s priorities, as it enters its 50th year, are the following:
- Research/Books support:
Gifts for research and books will enable us to increase knowledge and provide resources for basic biochemical investigations and translational, clinical, and population-based studies.
- Scholarships:
Scholarship funds will support the education of students, many of whom would be unable to finance their studies without this help. Your gift will support the best and the brightest and allow them to focus their careers where they can do the most good.
- Internships:
We appreciate further support of our Alumni for providing Internships to our students
Facilities and Research
Thesis
The departmental faculty nurture and encourage the basic and applied research work and have international collaboration with international centers, throughout the years the department has been successful in getting the funds.
Students must have hands on experience and carry out independent research work supervised by the permanent faculty or in collaboration with other faculty members. The approval of the thesis title must be obtained from the graduate committee at least at the commencement of the semester
The Department of Biochemistry has all the necessary equipment for carrying out research studies in the relevant field along with the instrument facility for research also available in the centralized research laboratory.
Internships
We have initiated an Internship program for the students of Biochemistry through the support and cooperation of multinational pharmaceutical companies, research institutes and Industries.
Facilities
Dr. Zain memorial Library of the department of biochemistry has the latest collection of books on Biochemistry with over 100 biochemistry-related journals in print and/or with on-line access.
Seminars, Symposia and National International conferences
International Biochemistry Symposium on Exploring Biochemistry: Molecular Innovations and beyond, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, held on December 5th, 2012
BioCon 2012 International Conference organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan held on July 9-11 2012
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day, organized by students of the Department of Biochemistry held on October 5, 2012
First International Workshop on PhD Education, Training and Supervision at KU under the auspices of IUBMB (International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) Education Committee IUBMB at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, held on July10-1, 2012.
Tools in Quantitative Proteomics, PPS-AOHUPO Education Workshop, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, held on July 12-13, 2012.
Symposium-Cum Workshop on "Tools in Biomedical Research" 1st-3rd March, 2011, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan
Workshop on 'Thalassemia: Awareness' by ROCHE Pharmaceuticals. Thursday, March 1st, 9.30 am, Arts Auditorium, University of Karachi .Organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Pakistan Proteomics Society Symposium October 2010, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Pakistan Proteomics Society- Life Sciences-HEC-AOHUPO hands on workshop on Road map to Proteome Research Feb.2007 Karachi. Organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
First IBRO School of Neurosciences and workshop March 2007 Karachi. (Co-Organizer)
8th Biennial National Conference PSBMB , at Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi. Mar 7-9, 2005
Pakistan Proteomics Society Symposium, Protein-Protein Interactions: Use of Biosensor techniques Jan 2005
Symposium on Biochemistry in Post Genomic Era. Organized by the Department of Biochemistry University of Karachi, 2004
Workshop on PCR applications in Research & Diagnostics Oct -2004, Organized by the Department of Biochemistry University of Karachi.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Lecture 1- Investigation of the synergistic effects of Docosahexaenoic acid and Curcumin on breast cancer cells using a genomic approach.
Speaker : Dr. Rafat Ali Siddiqui, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Director/ Senior Investigator
Cellular Biochemistry & Lipid Biology Laboratories,
Methodist Research Institute
Lecture 2- Controlling Obesity and Restoring Good Health with Life Style and Dietary Modifications.
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Anwar-ul-Hassan Gilani (S.I.)
Vice Chair, Research & Graduate Studies
Program Director, Natural Products Research
Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences
The Aga Khan University Medical College
Lecture 3- Research Collaboration Opportunities in University of Rhode Island.
Speaker: Dr. Aftab Ahmed
Research Assistant Professor
University of Rhode Island, USA
M.Phil. / Ph.D.
The department offers research courses and research thesis at BS, MS & Ph.D. level.
M.PHIL |
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S.NO. |
CANDIDATE |
RESEARCH TOPIC |
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR |
YEAR OF DEGREE AWARD |
1 |
Ms.Nadira Perveen Siddiqui | Ajmaline and its metabolism and Intracellular Localization. | Dr. M. Zainul Abedin | 1971 |
2 |
Mr.S.Ali Athar | Comparative aspects of Gluconeogenesis in reptiles | Dr. M. Zainul Abedin | 1971 |
3 |
Ms.Shaukat Bano | Some Metabolic effects of Abrus precatorious on different vertebrate tissues | Dr. M. Zainul Abedin | 1971 |
4 |
Ms.Sabiha Khatoon | Variation of amylase activity and polysaccharide level in rats with Alloxan induced diabetes injected with adrenaline or cortisone. | Dr. M. Ataur Rehman | 1972 |
5 |
Ms.Bushra Perveen | Biochemical aspects in Schizophrenia | Dr. M. Ataur Rehman | 1972 |
6 |
Ms.Darakhshan Jabeen | Estimation of free and bound tryptophan and determination of its binding with macromolecules. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1977 |
7 |
Ms.Rafat Sultana | Studies of Isoenzymes. | Dr. M. Ayub Yousufi | 1978 |
8 |
Mr.Qudrat-e-Khuda | Physiochemical and biological characterization of Bovine pituitary gonadotrophins. | Dr. (Mrs) Barbara Zain | 1978 |
9 |
Ms.Iffatunnisa | Effect of protein calorie malnutrition on copper, zinc and other metabolites of serum | Dr. (Mrs.) Babara Zain | 1979 |
10 |
Ms.Farhat Jahan | Evaluation of animal protein sources commonly utilized in Pakistan. | Dr. (Mrs) Babara Zain | 1979 |
11 |
Ms.Zahida Nasreen | Characterization of protein of uterine tissue section and plasma of rat, guineapig and human material | Dr. Zainul Abedin | 1979 |
12 |
Ms.Naheed Akhter | Studies on lipids and bile salts in amphibians and reptiles | Dr. Syed Sabir Ali | 1980 |
13 |
Ms.Khushnaseeb Ibrahim | Plasma Vitamin A and Carotene levels in general population residing in Karachi. | Dr. S. N. Hasnain | 1981 |
14 |
Ms.Naheed Qureshi | Effect of protein malnutrition on hair root. | Dr. (Mrs) Barbara Zain | 1981 |
15 |
Ms.Anjum Rehman | Lipid pattern in liver diseases. | Dr. S. N. Hasnain | 1982 |
16 |
Ms.Rashida Maqsood | Pyruvate metabolism in patients with liver diseases and control. | Dr. S.N. Hasnain | 1982 |
17 |
Ms.Kishwar Sultana | Biochemical studies on plants infected by Parasitic nematodes | Dr. S. N. Hasnain | 1985 |
18 |
Ms.Talat Syeda | Studies on tryptophan protein binding and effects of drugs on binding. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1985 |
19 |
Ms.Najma Aftab | Seasonal changes in Biochemical composition of edible oysters collected from various coasts of Karachi. | Dr. Rashida Qasim | 1987 |
20 |
Ms.Tabassum Mahboob | Effect of Drugs on the Electrolyte balance and Osmolality. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1987 |
21 |
Ms.Tahira Parveen | Effect of Drugs on Tryptophan Protein Binding | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1987 |
22 |
Mr.Naseem Ahmed | Serum Lipids, Their Subfractions and Haemoglobin-A1 In-Patients with Chronic Renal Failure. | Dr. Shakila Jahangir | 1988 |
23 |
Ms.Shahzadi Parveen | Studies on Hypoglycemic Activity of Indigenous Plants Used in Traditional Medicine for the Control of Diabetes. | Dr. Ataur Rehman | 1990 |
24 |
Mr.M.Aslam | Seasonal Variations in non-protein nitrogenous constituents in Karachi Coastal Water Shrimps (Peonies merguiensis). | Dr. R. B. Qadri | 1991 |
25 |
Mr.M. Khalid Khan Niazi | The study of Citrate Supplementation of Urinary stone Formers and Normal Controls. | Dr. Aziza Khanum | 1991 |
26 |
Ms.Salma Farooqi | Influence of Various Growth conditions on the production of Amino Acids by Microorganisms. | Dr. S. Nazrul Hasnain | 1992 |
27 |
Ms.Samina Bano | Effect of drug administration on tryptophan metabolism. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1992 |
28 |
Ms.Reshma Farooq | Studies on spoilage of shell-fish during storage at different temperature. | Dr. Rashida Qasim | 1992 |
29 |
Ms.Uzma Raza | Effect of various drugs on the metabolites of intermediary metabolism, total activity of LDH and it’s isoenzyme pattern. | Hafiz S. Ali Althar | 1993 |
30 |
Ms.Jehan Ara | Studies on the Effects of Drugs on Electrolyte Balance and Osmoregulators in Animals | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1993 |
31 |
Ms.Aliya Zafar | Effects of Caffeine on Rat Brain Serotonin | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 1995 |
32 |
Ms.Anila Yasmeen | Effects of diacetypmorphine on rat brain serotonin. | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 1995 |
33 |
Ms.Zakia Sultana Khan | Enzymatic and non-enzymatic Glycosylation of Proteins in Diabetes and diabetic. | Dr. Ataur Rehman | 1995 |
34 |
Ms.Kahkashan.Parveen | Computational studies on the struture of cellulose. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1995 |
35 |
Ms.Shahla Zafar | Effect of Drugs(Aspirin/Alcohol) on the electrolyte Balance and Osmoregulation | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1996 |
36 |
Mr.Bilal Saleh Al-Omeri | Studies on Glycaemic Index (GI) of Different conventional food stuff Cultivated and consumed in sindh (Pakistan) | Dr. Saleha Hasni | 1996 |
37 |
Ms.Huma Zehra Hassan | Distribution of Toxic Metals in Head Hair Samples in and Around Karachi. | Dr. Nikhat Siddiqui | 1996 |
38 |
Ms.Zohra Fatima | Effect of Acetazolamide on the electrolytic Balance in the Rabbits. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1997 |
39 |
Ms.Saeeda Sherwani | Trace Elements Levels in Pregnant Women and their newborn Infants in Karachi. | Dr. S. Nazrul Hasnain | 1997 |
40 |
Ms.Najma Shaheen | Effect so Spiyonolactone on the Electrolyte Balance in Rabbits | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1997 |
41 |
Ms.Farhat Batool | Neurochemical and Neuropharmacological studies in rats following repeated diazepam treatment. | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 1998 |
42 |
Ms.Bushra Jabeen | Serotonerpic functions in ratbrain followin repeated precursor Administration. | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 1999 |
43 |
Ms.Ghazala Shamim | An Investigation of the role of Adrenaline and Serotoin in Human Platetet Aggregation and Thrombusls. | Dr. Arshad Saeed | 1999 |
44 |
Ms.Meraj Zehra | Isoaltion and Characterization of Proteases from Fish Waste. | Prof. Dr. Rashida Qasim | 2000 |
45 |
Ms.Suad Naheed | Theraputic Utilization of fish liver oil in Cardiac Diseases. | Prof. Dr. Rashida Qasim | 2000 |
46 |
Miss Hajra Naz | Adaptation to stress in ethanol treated rats: Effects on breen serotnin metabolium tutions. | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 2000 |
47 |
Ms. Tamkeen Sarwat | Studies on the biomedical application of oil from fish waste in controlling hyperlipidemia. | Prof. Dr. Rashida Qasim | 2000 |
48 |
Ms. Kausar Saboohi | Clinical Correlation among Trace Element Disturbances, Hypertension & Cardovascular Diseases. | Prof. Dr. Tabassum Mehboob | 2000 |
49 |
Ms. Lubna Mehreen | Evaluation of Toxicities induced by Chemotherapy in Malignancy. | Prof. Dr. Aziza Khannum | 2000 |
50 |
Ms. Parveen Akhtar | Therapeutic Studies of Seaweed from Karachi Coast in Diabetes Mellitus. | Dr. Viqar Sultana | 2002 |
51 |
Ms. Sonia Siddiqui | Neurochemical and Behavioural Effects of 1(1-Naphthyl Piperazine). | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 2002 |
52 |
Mr. Obaid Ali | Effects of Tryptophan and Valine on Neurochemistry and Behavioral Pharmacology of Haloperidol. | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 2002 |
53 |
Ms. Khalida Bano | Conformation Analysis of Histamine Antagonists and other Drugs. | Prof. Dr. M.A. Haleem | 2003 |
54 |
Mr. Najaf Abbas Ghafur | Conformational Analysis of 19-Propyl Thevinal Hydrobromide and other Drugs. | Prof. Dr. M.A. Haleem | 2003 |
55 |
Mr. Noor Kamil | Neurochemical and Behavioral Effects of Antianxiety and Antipsychotics. | Prof. Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 2003 |
56 |
Ms. Foqia Mushtaq | Effects of Spiperone on Serotonergic Responses to Strss in Male & Female Rats. | Prof. Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 2003 |
57 |
Mr. Mohammad Azhar | Effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Fluoetine in Relations to Tryptophan Metabolism. | Dr. Samina Bano | 2003 |
58 |
Ms. Darakhshan Mehboob | Serum Tryptophan and other Biomedical Parameters in Patients with Hepatic Dysregulations: Effects of Thioacetamide-Induced Encephalopathy on Plasma Tryptophan and Brain Monoamines in Rats. | Prof. Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 2003 |
59 |
Ms. Fakhara Sultana | EFFECT OF COLONY STIMULATING FACTORS (CM-CSF AND G-CSF) ON THE INDUCTION OF MULTIPLE FORMS OF DIHYDROFOLATE REDUCTASE IN HUMAN WHITE BLOOD CELLS | Prof. Dr. M. Perwaiz Iqbal | 2004 |
Ph.D. |
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S.NO. |
CANDIDATE |
RESEARCH TOPIC |
RESEARCH SUPERVISOR |
YEAR OF DEGREE AWARD |
1 |
Mr.Qamar Khalid | Studies on amino acid induced insulin release from the isolated rat islets. | Dr. M. Ataur Rehman | 1975 |
2 |
Ms.Rashida Qasim | Biochemical investigations on some seaweeds of Karachi coast. | Dr. (Mrs.) Babara Zain | 1976 |
3 |
Ms.Moinun Nisa Qadri | Studies of Isoenzymes of Phosphatases and cholinesterases in various animal species | Dr. S. Nazrul Hasnain | 1979 |
4 |
Ms.Nikhat Shaukat | Interaction of amino acids with biopolymers | Dr. Zainul Abedin | 1980 |
5 |
Ms.Razia Rawla | Biochemical and histochemical studies on xerophthalmia in vitamin A deficient rabbits | Dr. M. Ataur Rehman | 1982 |
6 |
Ms.Najma Murtaza | Biogenesis of amudol and other related compounds from pencillium martensil in the cell free system, isolation of intermediates from P.martensil for the cell free system. | Dr. M. Shamimullah | 1983 |
7 |
Mrs.Tanveer Sarwat | Studies on the Biochemical Aspects of Cataract formation | Dr. Ataur Rehman | 1987 |
8 |
Ms.Naheed Akhtar | Studies on the Structure of b-Chitin and other Polysaccharides. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1989 |
9 |
Ms.Sajida Shaheen | Recovery of Proteins from Solid Waste. | Dr. S. N. Hasnain | 1990 |
10 |
Ms.M.Qudrat-e-Khuda | Studies on the Alkylation of cytosine and uridine nucleotides under strongly alkaline conditions. | Dr. M. Khursheed Alam Khan | 1992 |
11 |
Ms.Saleha Hasni | Phytochemical studies on Fresh-Water Green Algae of Karachi. | Dr. S. N. Hasnain | 1992 |
12 |
Ms.Tabassum Mahboob | Effect of Drugs on Blood Pressure Regulation and Electrolyte Homeostasis. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 1994 |
13 |
Mr.Junaid Mahmood Alam | Isolation & Characterization of toxic protein components from selected coelenterate, mollusks and sea snakes of Karachi Coast. | Dr. Rashida Qasim | 1996 |
14 |
Mr.M.Shafiq | Plasma Endogenous Inhibitors of Lipid Peroxidation, Platelet Aggregation and Arachidonic Acid Metabolism in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. | Dr. Abdul Baseer | 1996 |
15 |
Ms.Tahira Perveen | Neurochemical and Neuropharmacological Studies in Rats Following Single and Repeated Restraint Stresses. | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 1997 |
16 |
Ms.Anjum Rehman | Evaluation of L1 Antinypsia Deficiency in Esphysema, Cirrhosts and Hepatitis. | Dr. Anwar Ali Siddiqui | 1999 |
17 |
Ms. Farzana Mirza Jani | Characterization of Venom Proteins from Pseudocrastes Persicus. | Prof. Dr. Zafar H. Zaidi | 2000 |
18 |
Ms. Sadia Haider | Neurochemical and Neuropharmacological Studies onn Serotonergic Regulation of Appetite . | Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem | 2002 |
19 |
Ms. Aliya Zafar | Computational Studies on the Structure of B-Chitin and other Polysaccharides. | Prof. Dr. M. A. Haleem | 2002 |
20 |
Ms. Asifa Ahmed | Expression of Membrane Proteins During Migration of Rabbit Corneal Epithelium | Dr. Nikhat Siddiqui | 2002 |
21 |
Ms. Jehan Ara | Studies on Bioactivity in some Seaweeds from Karachi Coast | Dr. Rashida Qasim | 2002 |
22 |
Ms. Farzana Yasmeen | Effects of Ethanol and Stress on Serum Electrolytes in Rats: Relationship with Hypertension and other Related Diseases in Human. | Dr. M. A. Haleem | 2002 |
23 |
Ms. Rubina Ghani | Biochemical Studies in Patients with Hemoglobin Abnormalities. | Dr. Nikhat Siddiqui | 2002 |
24 |
Mr. Asal Khan | Serum Concentration of Apolipoprotein A-1, B and Lipoprotein (a) in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Pakistani Adults. | Prof. Dr. Anwar Ali Siddiqui | 2003 |
25 |
Ms. Shamim Akhtar Qureshi | Studies on Antibiotics from Soil Fungi | Dr. Viqar Sultana | 2004 |
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