Education

MSc Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis of Viruses, University of London, Imperial College of Science and Technology, 2005
Diploma Molecular Biology, University of London, Imperial College of Science and Technology, 2004
FCPS Microbiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 1999
MBBS, Dow Medical College, Karachi, 1991

Training

Residency in Microbiology, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 1993-1999

Research interests

Arbovirus Prevalence and Pathogenesis, Focusing Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever and other Arboviruses in Pakistan
Emergence of Multi-Drug Resistant Pathogens, Resistance Trends and Mechanisms

Experience

Professor, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2018 to date
Associate Professor, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2011-2017
Head, Section of Microbiology, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2011-2016
Postgraduate Training Supervisor, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 2007 to date
Visiting Lecturer, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 2004 to date
Assistant Professor, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2002-2011
Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2000 to date
Senior Instructor, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 2000-2002
Instructor, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan, 1997-2000
House Officer, Civil Hospital, Karachi, 1991-1992

Professional associations

Member, American Biological Safety Association
Member, International Society of Infectious Diseases
President, Pakistan Biological Safety Association
Member, Infectious Disease Society Pakistan
Member, Pakistan Association of Pathologists
Member, American Society of Microbiology
Registered Member, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (23079-S)

Awards and honours

ASM-UNESCO Leadership Award, 2009
Outstanding Teacher Award, The Aga Khan University, 2008
Distinction Award, Imperial College, University of London, 2005
British Chevening Award, British High Commission, Pakistan, 2004
Faculty Development Award, The Aga Khan University, 2004
MD equivalency USA, World Education Services, US, 1999

Publications

Publications

Created on:04/26/2016 Last modified:09/05/2024