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Samra Maqsood (She/Her)
Academic Position:
Lecturer
Teaching Interests:
Epidemiology & Public Health, Pathology, Advances in Hematology, Medical Lab Instrumentation, Haematological Malignancies/ Lab diagnostics practices, Endocrinology, Molecular biology
Fields of Research (FoR):
Molecular Biology, Forensic Serology and DNA Typing, Virology, Stem Cell Therapies
Keywords:
23 YSTRs, DNA Typing/ fingerprinting, Genotyping, Population genetics, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Department:
Faculty:
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Medical Lab Technology Program)
Contact Details:
- Email: samra@ahs.uchenab.edu.pk
- Landline/Extension: N/A
- Office Location: AHS Block, 3rd floor, 4th cabin, University of Chenab
Social Links
- ResearchGate
- Google Scholar
Student Advising Schedule:
BIOGRAPHY
Samra Maqsood is a dedicated and passionate educator currently serving as a lecturer in the Allied Health Sciences department (Medical Lab Technology Program) at the University of Chenab. She holds an M.Phil. in Molecular Biology from the National Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of Punjab, Lahore. With a Gold Medal in her undergraduate studies (Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences), Samra has strong academic foundation. She has a strong background in molecular biology, forensic serology, clinical diagnostics, and molecular docking. She has contributed to publications and book chapters in the field of regenerative medicine and health sciences. Samra is committed to student mentorship and promoting a research-oriented learning environment.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
| No. | Designation | Institute/Year |
| 1 | Department of Allied Health Sciences (MLT Program), University of Chenab | September 2024 – Present |
MY QUALIFICATIONS
| No. | Degree / Program of Study Name | Awarding Body/University/Institute | Year |
| 1 | ·M.Phil. in Molecular Biology CGPA: 3.75/4.0 | University of Punjab | 2021 –2023 |
| 2 | Bachelor in Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences CGPA: 3.96/4.0 (Gold Medalist) | University of Lahore | 2016 –2021 |
MY RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: JOURNALS ARTICLES / BOOK CHAPTERS / PATENTS
| No. | Title | Details |
| 1 | AI-Powered Molecular Diagnostics: Revolutionizing Point-of-Care Testing | Nazir, M., Maqsood, S., Ahmad, S. S., Shahzadi, N., Maryam, G., Qamar, M. U., & Safdar, M. (2025). Current Studies in Life Sciences (pp. 140–153). ISRES Publishing. |
| 2 | AI-Driven Genomic Selection for Disease Resistance in Livestock | Nazir, M., Maqsood, S., Ahmad, S. S., Shahzadi, N., & Ozaslan, M. (2025). Advances in Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences (pp. 320–334). ISRES Publishing. |
| 3 | Perspectives of regenerative medicine in aging | Baig, A. A., Mariam, T., Bilal, F., Arooj, I., & others. (2024). |
| 4 | Independently Anti-Leishmanial Herbal Plants and Their Phytochemicals Reported in Pakistan: A Systematic Review | Submitted to Parasitology International; Manuscript ID: PARINT-D-25-00521 |
| 5 | Perspectives of regenerative medicine in aging | Submitted to PLOS ONE; EMID: 710fa7c4247b2be0 |
MY RESEARCH SUPERVISION:
| Areas of Supervision |
Currently Supervising
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Completions
| Student Name | Research Topic | Affiliation |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
MY TEACHINGS:
| Course Information (Name/Code) | Year Taught | Program (BS/MS/PhD) | University /Institute |
| Medical Lab Instrumentation, Advances in Hematology | Fall – 2024 | BS / Fall/ 24 | The University of Chenab |
| Epidemiology & Public Health, General Pathology | Fall – 2024 | BS / Fall/ 24 | The University of Chenab |
| General Pathology, Advances in Hematology | Spring – 2025 | BS / Spring / 25 | The University of Chenab |
| Endocrinology | Spring – 2025 | BS / Spring / 25 | The University of Chenab |
| General Hematology, General Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology | Fall – 2025 | BS / Fall / 25 | The University of Chenab |
