Maria Arshad (she/her)

Academic Position:

Lecturer

Teaching Interests:

Nutritional Disorders, Lifecycle Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Fields of Research (FoR):

Animal based model, Hepatoxicity, Superfood, Gut health, Antioxidants

Keywords:

Nutrition and dietetics, Preventive Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Health and wellness

Faculty:

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Contact Details:

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Student Advising Schedule:

Monday 9 to 11am

BIOGRAPHY

Ms. Maria Arshad is currently working as a permanent Lecturer in the Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Chenab, Gujrat, Pakistan. She has also served as a Visiting Lecturer at GIFT University, Gujranwala, and has previously been affiliated with the Gujranwala Institute of Medical and Emerging Sciences. In addition to her academic appointments, she possesses professional experience in clinical nutrition, where she has contributed to improving patient health outcomes through evidence-based dietary interventions. She has a strong interest in scientific writing and has published blogs and articles on international platforms. Her master’s research, entitled “Hepatoprotective Efficacy of Quinoa Seed Extract against Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Liver Toxicity in a Rat Model,” has been published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition. She has organized and coordinated various academic and co-curricular activities for students, with a focus on promoting experiential learning. Additionally, she has actively participated in national and institutional seminars and workshops. Furthermore, she has also collaborated with various organizations in a social service capacity, contributing to community welfare initiatives, including fundraising and volunteer-based activities.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

No. Designation School/Institute/University
1. Lecturer University of Chenab, Gujranwala
2. Visiting Lecturer Gift University Gujranwala
3. Lecturer Gujranwala Institute of Medical and Emerging Sciences

MY QUALIFICATIONS

No. Degree / Program of Study Name Awarding Body/University/Institute
1. Master of Science (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
2. Bachelor of science (Hons.) Human Nutrition and Dietetics PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi.
3. F.Sc.(Pre- Medical) Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Gujranwala
4. Matriculation (Science) Federal Board of Secondary Education, Islamabad

MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS

No. Title Details
1. Hepatoprotective efficacy of quinoa seed extract against CCl4– induced acute liver toxicity in rat model Arshad, Maria, Shabana Kousar, Ahmad Din, Muhammad Afzaal, Muhammad Naeem Faisal et al. “Hepatoprotective efficacy of quinoa seed extract against CCl4‐induced acute liver toxicity in rat model.” Food Science & Nutrition 12, no. 7 (2024): 5007-5018. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.4149
2. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Goat Milk Against Acetic Acid-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rat Model Kousar, Shabana, Maria Arshad, Tahir Zahoor, Muhammad Naeem Faisal, Gholamreza Abdi, and Rana Muhammad Aadil. “Anti‐Inflammatory Effect of Goat Milk Against Acetic Acid‐Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Rat Model.” Food Science & Nutrition 13, no. 8 (2025): e70641. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70641
3. Explore the Potential of Probiotics and Prebiotics in Modulating Gut Health: A Comprehensive Review Maria Arshad, Shabana Kousar, Summat Abbas and Asma abdul Rehman. 2025. Explore the potential of probiotics and prebiotics in modulating gut health: A comprehensive review. In: Şahin T, Ameer K, Abid M and Tahir S (eds), Nutritional Foundations of Holistic Health: From Supplements to Feed Strategies. Unique Scientific Publishers, Faisalabad, Pakistan, pp: 147-155. https://doi.org/10.47278/book.HH/2025.251

MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:

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MY TEACHINGS:

Course Information (Name/Code) Year Taught Program (Bs/Ms/Phd) University /Institute
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fall 2020 Mid Uirsmit
Applied Physiology Fall 2020 Bmis Uirsmit
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Spring 2021 Mid Uirsmit
Angiography And Cardiac Imaging Spring 2021 Mid Uirsmit
Practical Nuclear Medicine Spring 2021 Bmis Uirsmit
Gynecological Ultrasound Summer 2021 Mid Uirsmit
Angiography And Cardiac Imaging Fall2021 Mid Uirsmit
Practical Ultrasound Fall2021 Mid Uirsmit
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Fall2021 Mid Uirsmit