The Department of Biochemistry aims to provide high-quality education to students studying MBBS and a variety of other Allied Health Sciences. The aim is to educate medical and allied health professionals with better understanding of Biochemistry and to provide scientific manpower that can better serve the community. Department is also offering BS, MPhil and PhD degrees in Biochemistry. The novel research in this area will add the foundation of knowledge and improve the quality of life. Students in this department will be a source of pride for the college and university by making significant contributions to national growth.
The course of Biochemistry aims to give the students an understanding of the structure, function and working of human body at cellular, sub cellular and molecular level, both in health as well as disease. The course is structured into several distinct portions in order to provide a logical approach to the subject: • Molecular Biochemistry • Nutritional Biochemistry • Metabolism • Clinical and Applied Biochemistry • Biochemical Genetics • Molecular Endocrinology • Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory practical classes are held to assist in elucidating the concepts discussed in lectures and seminars. Students are introduced to methods of biochemical investigations, relevant to clinical sciences. They are also introduced to the concepts of clinical biochemistry, in which measurement of bio-molecules is used for diagnosis and monitoring of the diseased states. Modern techniques used in the clinical service and basic research laboratories are introduced with hands on various procedures to familiarize the students with scientific basis of modern methods along with their limitations and
State of the art post graduate laboratory having all the distinguishing features and requirements of an effective laboratory like
Professor Dr. M. Zamir Ahmad is working as HOD, Department of Biochemistry and Convener Ethical Review Board and research in Abu Umara Medical College/ The Green International University Lahore. He served various Medical Colleges in Punjab in various capacities in the Department of Biochemistry for about 34 years including 17 years as Professor of Biochemistry as teacher and researcher, guiding the research to the post-graduate students of University of Health Sciences as Adjunct Professor and so far has successfully supervised 26 M.Phil students, and has 112 Research Publications to his credit. A graduate of Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore in 1982, completed M.Phil in 1987, and Ph.D. in 2002. Has also been awarded Fellowship of American College of Physicians (FACP) and Fellow of National Academy of Medical Sciences (FNAMS). Last year he completed Certificate Course in Medical Education (CHPE).
He has also worked as first Principal of the Sahiwal Medical College, Sahiwal and currently associated with Abu Umara Medical College/ Green International University for last three years.
He has been working as paper setter, paper assessor and external examiner in almost all the Medical Universities of Punjab and National University of Medical Sciences, for PhD, MPhil and MSc theses viva.
He is member Board of Studies in Biochemistry Fatima Jinnah Medical University, King Edward Medical University and reviewer of research papers for Journal of Shifa Tameir-e-Millat University and Journal of Services Institute of Medical Sciences.
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Dr. Koukab Sultana |
Professor |
12654-P |
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Dr. Fauzia Jan |
Associate Professor |
25217-P |
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Dr. Saba Zulfiqar |
Associate Professor |
PhD |
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Dr. Rubina Kausar |
Senior Demonstrator |
14324-P |
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Dr. Ali Umer |
Demonstrator |
716363-01-M |
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Dr. Ayesha Ghani |
Demonstrator |
89229-P |
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Dr. Azka Mehmood |
Demonstrator |
100320-P |
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Dr. Asifa Saleem |
Demonstrator |
717613-01-M |
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Dr. Hafiza Rabia Tanveer |
Demonstrator |
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