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Dr. Faisal Gulzar
Academic Position:
Associate Professor/ Chairperson
Teaching Interests:
Pharmacology
Fields of Research (FoR):
Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Breast Cancer, Epidemiology, Mutagenicity, Antimutagenicity
Keywords:
Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Breast Cancer, Cancer Biology
Department:
Faculty:
Contact Details:
- Email: chairperson@pharm.uchenab.edu.pk
- Landline/Extension: 173
- Office Location: 1st floor, Department of Pharmacy, Office No.4
Social Links
- ResearchGate
- Google Scholar
Student Advising Schedule:
Monday-Friday (3pm-5 pm)
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Faisal Gulzar has been with UChenab since July 2023, where he has contributed significantly to the academic arena. During his tenure, he has taught Pharmacology & Therapeutics to 3rd semester Pharm D students and Research Methodology & Special Problems to M.Phil. first semester students. Before joining UChenab, Dr. Gulzar held the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Lahore, Lahore. During his tenure, he imparted knowledge across various subjects to Pharm D, M.Phil., and Ph.D. students. Specifically, he taught Pharmacology & Therapeutics (I-IV), Clinical Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Physiology, Pathology, and Anatomy to Pharm D students. Additionally, he instructed M.Phil. students in Advanced Pharmacology and Research Methodology & Special Problems, while delivering Advanced Pharmacology and Antineoplastic Drugs courses to Ph.D. students. Dr. Gulzar obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Sargodha in 2021, which was awarded under the Indigenous Fellowship Batch II sponsored by HEC, Pakistan. His research focuses on evaluating risk factors for the occurrence of breast cancer in Pakistani women, through collaborations with the University of Sargodha, PINUM Hospital Faisalabad, and the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad. He also participated in an IRSIP fellowship (10 months) funded by HEC, Pakistan, in 2015, at the Institute Bergonie, INSERM U916, Bordeaux, France. He holds an M.Phil. degree obtained in 2012 with distinction and a Pharm D degree earned in 2008 from the University of Sargodha. Furthermore, Dr. Gulzar possesses extensive experience in conducting independent research and thriving in collaborative environments. He serves as a reviewer for both national and international journals, including the Journal of Cancer Policy, BMC Women’s Health, Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, ecancermedicalscience, Natural Product, and Current in Pharmaceutical Research
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Sr.No | Degree | Board/University | Year of passing |
1. | Ph.D. Pharmacology | University of Sargodha, Sargodha | 2021 |
2. | M.Phil. (Pharmacology) | University of Sargodha, Sargodha | 2012 |
3. | Pharm-D | University of Sargodha, Sargodha | 2008 |
4. | HSSC (Pre-Medical) | BISE, Sargodha | 2003 |
5. | SSC | BISE, Sargodha | 2000 |
EXPERIENCE
S. No | Department | Designation | Duty | From | To |
Department of Pharmacy, The University of Chenab, Gujrat. | Associate Professor | Teaching and administration | 02-02-2024 | Till date | |
2. | Department of Pharmacy, The University of Chenab, Gujrat. | Assistant Professor | Teaching | 03-07-2023 | 01-02-2024 |
3. | Department of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore | Assistant Professor | Teaching and Research | 02-05-2017 | 02-07-2023 |
4. | PhD. Researcher | Researcher | Research | 01-7-2012 | 30-6-2016 |
5. | Researcher | Research Assistant | Teaching and Research | 02-03-2009 | 31-3-2013 |
MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS
S # | Year | Name of the Author / Authors | Title of Paper | Complete name of the journal & address | Impact factor | DOI |
1. | 2023 | Ali Q, Zahid S, Malik A, Waqar S, Zahid F, Tariq N, Khawaja AI, Safir W, Gulzar F, Iqbal J | Countenance, and implication of β-sitosterol, β-amyrin and epiafzelechin in nickel exposed rat: in-silico and in-vivo approach. | Scientific reports | 4.6 | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48772-4 |
2. | 2023 | Zubair HM, Khan MA, Gulzar F, Alkholief M, Malik A, Akhtar S, Sharif A, Akhtar MF, Abbas M | Patient perspectives and side-effects experience on chemotherapy of non-small cell lung cancer: A qualitative study | Cancer management and research | 3.602 | https://doi.org/10.2147/CMAR.S396751 |
3. | 2023 | Shehzad A, Saleem U, Gulzar F, Ahmed FN, Answer R, Shahad M, Kousar S, Zahid, F, Zahid S. P | Preclinical sub-acute oral toxicity study for anti-inflammatory evaluation of methanol extract of Cucurbita pepo L. seeds. | Biological and Clinical Science Research Journal | – | https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2023i1.610 |
4. | 2023 | Zahid S, Zahid F, Gulzar F, Ali Q, Zahid A, Malik | 3-D bioprinted nanobiomaterials: A cutting edge in tissue engineering and tumor therapy. | Systematic reviews in pharmacy | – | https://doi.org1031439 |
5. | 2023 | Zahid S, Zahid F, Gulzar F, Ali Q, Zahid A, Malik A | Telomere shortening as biological hallmark of cellular senescence and longevity an update | Systematic reviews in pharmacy | – | https://doi.org/1031549 |
6. | 2019 | Gulzar F*, Akhtar MS, Sadiq R, Bashir S, Jamil S, Baig SM. | Identifying the reasons for delayed presentation of Pakistani breast cancer patients at a tertiary care hospital | Cancer management and research | 3.989 | https://doi.org/10.2147/CMAR.S180388 |
7. | 2018 | Zaman M, Qureshi S, Sultana K, Hanif M, Mahmood A, Shaheryar ZA, Gulzar F, Barkat K, Abdel-Daim MM | Application of quasi-emulsification and modified double emulsification techniques for formulation of tacrolimus microsponges | International journal of nanomedicine | 6.4 | https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S166413 |
8. | 2017 | Mumtaz A, Ashfaq UA, ul Qamar MT, Anwar F, Gulzar F, Ali MA, Saari N, Pervez MT. M | MPD3: a useful medicinal plants database for drug designing. | Natural product research | 2.861 | https://doi.org/10.1080/14786419.2016.1233409 |
9. | 2013 | Akhtar MS, Asjad HM, Bashir S, Malik A, Khalid R, Gulzar F, Irshad N. | Evaluation of antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of khamira Gaozaban Ambri Jadwar Ood Saleeb Wala (KGA). | Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology | 0.930 | https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v8i1.13183 |
10. | 2013 | Asjad HM, Akhtar MS, Bashir S, Din B, Gulzar F, Khalid R, Asad M. | Phenol, flavonoid contents, and antioxidant activity of six common citrus plants in Pakistan. | Journal of pharmaceutical and cosmetic sciences | – | http://doi.org/10.1050/JPCS/2013 |
11. | 2012 | Asjad HM, Akhtar MS, Asad M, Din B, Gulzar F, ul Hassnain F | In vitro antioxidant activity of Habbe Sara [unani medicine] prescribed for febrile convulsions. | Journal of pharmacy and alternative medicine | – | http://doi.org/10.1047/JPAM.2012 |