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CURRICULUM VITAE

ABID AZHAR

Professor & Co-Director General, Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi-75270.

Mailing Address Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan. Tel: 92-21-34823888, 92-21-99261180-2. Fax: 92-21-34823886-7 Email: [email protected]

Home Address & Personal B-1, Staff Town, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan. Tel: 92-21-99261640, 92-21-99261641.

Research Interests 1. Environmental pollution & risks for health in disease of Pakistani population 2. Genetic disorders of blood coagulation & fibrinolysis 3. Fibrinogen-fibrin conversion & structure of fibrin network 4. Role of fibrin(ogen) in atherogenesis 5. Male & female infertility & role of serum leptin 6. Biochemical bone markers & osteoporosis Inhibitors 7. Purification and characterization of commercially important enzymes from

microorganisms 8. Production of dextran 9. Genetic polymorphism in various diseases

Education 1. Ph. D. from Molecular Medicine Division, 1994, John Curtin School of

Medical Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. 2. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, 1984, University of Karachi, Karachi,

Pakistan. 3. M. Sc. in Biochemistry, 1974, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan. 4. B. Sc. (Honours) in Biochemistry, 1973, University of Karachi, Karachi,

Pakistan. Membership of National Bodies

Member, National Commission on Biotechnology

International Patents

Gene Bank Deposition/Patent 1. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran and

Dextransucrase Producing Strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides KIBGE-IB6 by Sequencing the Gene Fragments Iqbal,S., Naveed Siddiqui,N., Ansari,A., Ghani,M., Aman,A., Hameed,A., Ajmal,M., Ali Ul Qader,S. and Azhar,A.

Accession # GU907668 (2010)

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2. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran and Dextransucrase Producing Strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides KIBGE-IB7 by Sequencing the Gene Fragments Iqbal,S., Naveed Siddiqui,N., Ansari,A., Ghani,M., Aman,A., Hameed,A., Ajmal,M., Ali Ul Qader,S. and Azhar,A.

Accession # GU907669 (2010) 3. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran and






Accession # GU907674 (2010) 6. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran and





8. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran and Dextransucrase Producing Strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides KIBGE-IB13by Sequencing the Gene Fragments Iqbal,S., Naveed Siddiqui,N., Ansari,A., Ghani,M., Aman,A., Hameed,A., Ajmal,M., Ali Ul Qader,S. and Azhar,A.


9. Molecular Genotyping of Indigenously Isolated Probiotic Enterococci, Enterococcus faecalis strain SM43 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase (sodA) gene, partial cds Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065232 (2010)

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10. Molecular Genotyping of Indigenously Isolated Probiotic Enterococci, Enterococcus faecalis strain SM133 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065233 (2010)

11. Molecular Genotyping of Indigenously Isolated Probiotic Enterococci, Enterococcus

faecium strain SM31 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065234 (2010)




faecalis strain SM18 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065236 (2010)



15. Molecular Genotyping of Indigenously Isolated Probiotic Enterococci, Definition:

Enterococcus faecium strain SM72 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065238 (2010)




faecalis strain SM1 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence

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Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065240 (2010)


faecium strain SM52 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065241(2010)






faecium strain SM83 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase (sodA) gene, partial cds Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065244 (2010)


faecalis strain SM78 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase (sodA) gene, partial cds Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065245 (2010)





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25. Molecular Genotyping of Indigenously Isolated Probiotic Enterococci, Enterococcus faecium strain SM80 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065248 (2010)


faecium strain SM43A manganese dependent superoxide dismutase-like (sodA) gene, partial sequence Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065249 (2010)


faecium strain SM102 manganese dependent superoxide dismutase (sodA) gene, partial cds Qamarunnisa, S., Hussain, M., Raza, S., Jabeen, N., Wajid, A., Zehra, S., Saleem, S., Anjum, S., Khan, M. A., Jamil, I., Khanani, M. R., Yakoob, J., Abbas, H., Qureshi, J. A., Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. H. M. and Rasool, S. A. Accession # GU065250 (2010)

28. Barley yellow dwarf virus -Pav isolate PSW1 coat protein (CP) RNA, complete

cds. Siddiqui, N.N., Mansoor, S., Azhar, A., Hafeez, M.S. Accession number: GU 247975 (2010)




cds. Siddiqui, N.N., Mansoor, S., Azhar, A., Hafeez, M.S. Accession number: GU 247977(2010)







34. Barley yellow dwarf virus -Pav isolate PSW1 coat protein (CP) RNA, complete cds.

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Siddiqui, N.N., Mansoor, S., Azhar, A., Hafeez, M.S. Accession number: GU 247981 (2010)

35. Proteomic Analysis and Characterization of a Novel Glucansucrase from a Newly Isolated Strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides AA1 (Leuconostoc mesenteroides) Aman,A., Ansari,A., Naveed Siddiqui, N., Hameed, A., Iqbal, S., Saleem, S., Ali Ul Qader,S., Azhar,A.

Accession # GU 216257 (2009) 36. Identification and Characterization of an Amylase Producing Strain of Bacillus

licheniformis KIBGE-IB1 by Sequencing the Gene Fragments (Bacillus licheniformis IB1)

Aman,A., Ansari,A., Naveed Siddiqui,N., Hameed, A., Ajmal, M., Saleem, S., Ali Ul Qader S., Azhar,A

Accession # GU216258 (2009) 37. Identification and Characterization of an Amylase Producing Strain of Bacillus


Aman,A., Ansari,A., Naveed Siddiqui,N., Hameed, A., Ajmal, M., Ali Ul Qader S., Azhar, A.

Accession # GU216259 (2009) 38. Identification and Characterization of an Amylase Producing Strain of Bacillus



Accession # GU216260 (2009) 39. Identification and Characterization of an Amylase and Glucoamylase Producing

Strain of Bacillus licheniformis KIBGE-IB4 by Sequencing the Gene Fragments (Bacillus licheniformis IB4)


Accession # GU216261(2009) 40. Identification and Characterization of an Amylase and Glucoamylase Producing

Strain of Bacillus licheniformis KIBGE-IB5 by Sequencing the Gene Fragments (Bacillus licheniformis IB5)


Accession # GU216262 (2009) 41. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran Producing Strain

of Leuconostoc mesenteroides by Sequencing the Gene Fragments (Leuconostoc sp. KIBGE HA1)

Hussain,M., Ali-ul-Qader, S., Khan,A., Nawab,N., Zehra,S., Aman,A., Azhar, A. Accession # FJ467346 (2008)

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42. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran Producing Strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides by Sequencing the Gene Fragments (Leuconostoc sp. KIBGE HA3)

Hussain,M., Ali-ul-Qader, S., Khan,A., Nawab,N., Zehra,S., Aman,A., Iqbal,S., Azhar, A.

Accession # FJ467347 (2008) 43. Identification and Characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran Producing Strain

of Leuconostoc mesenteroides by Sequencing the Gene Fragments (Leuconostoc sp. KIBGE HA4)

Hussain,M., Ali-ul-Qader, S., Khan,A., Nawab,N., Zehra,S., Aman,A., Iqbal,S., Azhar, A.

Accession # FJ467348 (2008) 44. Identification and characterization of newly isolated dextran producing strain of

Leuconostoc mesenteroides HA-2 by sequencing the Gene Fragments (Leuconostoc sp. KIBGE HA-2) Hussain, M., Ali -Ul - Qader, S., Hameed, A., Azhar, A. Accession # EU816359 (2008)

45. Characterization and Phylogeny of commercially important Alpha amylase and

Protease producing strain of Bacillus subtilis KIBGE-HAS Hussain, M., Ali -Ul - Qader, S., Hameed, A., Bano, S., Khan, A., Aman, A., Noman. M., Azhar, A. Accession # EU819145 (2008)

46. Molecular characterization of amylase producing strain of Bacillus subtilis

KIBGE-HAR Hussain, M., Ali -Ul - Qader, S., Hameed, A., Aman, A., Raiz, A., Iqbal, S., Anwar, A., Azhar, A. Accession # EU819144 (2008)

PROTEIN BANK DEPOSITION 1. Purification and characterization of glucansucrase from Leuconostoc

mesenteroides AA1 Entry Name: GTF1_LEUME Accession number: P 85080 Afsheen Aman, Shah Ali Ul Qader, Noman Syed and Abid Azhar http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P85080

Editorship of National/International Journals

• Executive Editor, Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2003-

• Regional Editor (Asia & Pacific), World Review of Science, Technology & Sustainable Development (WRSTSD), UK, 2003-2005.

• Consulting Editor, World Review of Science, Technology & Sustainable Development (WRSTSD), UK, 2005-.

• Technical Editor, International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, 2003- • Member, Editorial Board, Science International, 2001-

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Editorship of Books • “Information Handling in Biological Research”, PASTIC, Islamabad &

University of Karachi, 2003. • “Technology and Development in the New Millenium”, University of

Karachi, 2003. • “Recent Trends in Biochemical Research in Pakistan”, University of

Karachi, 1994.

Professional Societies/Learned Bodies 2010- Member of the Board of Studies of The Institute of Biotechnology &

Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Sindh University, Jamshoro, Sindh 2008- Member, Board of Studies, Department of Biochemistry, Shah Abdul

Latif University, Khairpur 2008- Member, Board of Studies, Institute of Sustainable Halophyte

Utilization (ISHU), University of Karachi 2007- Member, National Core Group in life Sciences, Higher Education

Commission 2007- Member, The Aga Khan University Board of Graduate Studies 2007- Member, Board of Advanced Studies and Research (BASR), University

of Karachi 2007- Member, Governing Council, Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology

(KIBGE), University of Karachi 2007- Member, Board of Governors, Defence School of Business Education,

Karachi 2006- Member, Board of Studies, Institute of Biochemistry, Sindh University,

Jamshoro. 2005- Life Member, Arts Council of Pakistan. 2003- Track Chair, Medical & Health Sciences, World Review of Science,

Technology & Sustainable Development (WRSTSD), UK. 2003-2006 Member, Board of Studies, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University. 2003-2006 Subject Expert/Member, Board of Studies, Biochemistry, Federal Urdu

University of Arts, Sscience& Technology. 2003-2006 Member, Board of Studies in Biochemistry, Jinnah University for

Women. 2002 Member, National Curriculum Committee on Biochemistry, University

Grants Commission. 2002-2005 Member, Board of Faculty in Medicine, University of Karachi. 2002-2005 Member, Board of Studies in Medical Technology, Baqai Medical

University. 2001- Member, National Commission on Biotechnology. 2001- Member, Board of Studies, Natural Science, University of Karachi. 2000-2005 Member, Board of Governors, Jinnah Medical College, Karachi. 2000-2003 Member, Board of Studies, Nursing, University of Karachi. 2000- Member, Pakistan Botanical Society. 1999-2001 Member, Board of Studies, Basic Medical Sciences Institute, Jinnah

Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi. 1997- Member, Senate, University of Karachi. 1997- Member, Academic Council, University of Karachi. 1997- Member, Science Faculty, University of Karachi.

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1997- Member, Board of Studies, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi

1992-1999 Member, Board of Studies, Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences, Liaquat National Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

1990- Member, International Fibrinogen Research Society. 1989-1990 Member, Faculty, John Curtin School of Medical Research, The

Australian National University. 1989- Member, Australian Institute of Biology (MAIBiol). 1988-1992 Member, ACT Hospitals Research Action Group, Canberra, Australia. 1985- Member, Pakistan Pharmacological Society. 1980- Member, Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Professional Experience 2007-to date Professor & Co-Director General, Dr. A. Q. Khan Institute of

Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi, Karachi-75270.

2007-to date Principal Investigator, “Inherited and acquired p53 mutations: their relationship with anti p53 antibodies in potentially malignant and malignant patients with oral cavity cancers”, A Research Project Sponsored by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabbad.

2003-2007 Visiting Professor, Liaquat Colege of Medicine & Dentistry, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi, Pakistan

2003-2006 Principal Investigator, “Role of Serum Leptin in Primary Infertility in Females”, A Research Project Sponsored by Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabbad.

2002 Professor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

2001 Professor & Chairman, Department of Biotechnology, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

2001 Visiting Professor, Department of Natural Science, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

1997-2001 Professor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

1999-2000 Visiting Professor, Department of Biotechnology, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

1993-1998: Visiting Professor, Liaquat National Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

1985-1997: Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

1988-1992: Research Scholar, John Curtin School of Medical Research, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.

1982-1985: Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

1982-1984: Visiting Professor, Centre of Excellence in Marine Biology, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

1980-1982: Full-Time Cooperative Teacher, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

1979-1980: Research Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Basic Medical Sciences Institute, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

1977-1979: Full-Time Cooperative Teacher, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

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1975-1977: Research Fellow, Department of Biochemistry, Basic Medical Sciences Institute, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

Professional Activities 2010 Member Board of studies, University of Sindh, Jamshoro 2009 Reviewer for Research Projects, Higher Education Commission,

National Commission on Biotechnology, Pakistan Science Foundation, Higher Education Commision,

2002-2004 Reviewer for Research Projects, Higher Education Commission, National Commission on Biotechnology, Pakistan Science Foundation, Higher Education Commision, Pakistan Telecommunication Corporation Limited, etc..

2003 Chairperson, Scientific Session, Seventh International Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore, Pakistan.

2002 Co-Chairperson, Scientific Session. Marine Environment 2002, Food Health & Habitat, Karachi, Pakistan.

2002 Co-Chairperson, Scientific Session. Seminar on Biochemistry in the 21st Century, Karachi, Pakistan.

2001 Chairperson, Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights, Karachi, Pakistan.

2000 Co-Chairperson, Session on Environment and Development, The Fifth International Conference on Tecnology and Development in the New Millenium, Karachi, Pakistan.

1999 Chairperson, Scientific Session, Fifth National Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Quetta Pakistan.

1997- Manuscript Reviwer, Oxford University Press, J.C.P.S.P., I.J.B.B, P.J. Biochem. Mol. Biol., Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res., Pak. J. Pharmacol., Pak. J. Biol. Sc., Kar. Uni. J. Sci., etc.

1997 Chairperson, Scientific Session, Fourth National Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Peshawar, Pakistan.

1995 Co-Chairperson, Scientific Session, Third National Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore, Pakistan.

1994 Co-Chairperson, Scientific Session, Second National Biochemistry Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan.

Academic Awards and Honours 1995 7th Asian-Pacific Congress of Clinical Biochemistry Regional Service

Award, Bangkok, Thailand. 1995 IUBMB-UNESCO Fellowship for the 7th FAOBMB Congress,

Sydney, Australia. 1988-1992 Australian National University Ph. D. Scholarship. 1984 First Class First in Order of Merit, Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics. 1974 First Class Second in Order of Merit, M. Sc.

Committee Services 2000-2001 Convenor, Scholarship Committee, University of Karachi,. 2000-2001 Emergency Operations Executive, University of Karachi. 2000-2001 Convenor, Audio-Visual Committee, University of Karachi.

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1999-2002 Member, Karachi University Gymkhana Committee. 1992-1996 Academic Advisor, Department of Biochemistry, University of

Karachi. 1992-1995 Student Advisor, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi. 1992-1995 Incharge Seminars, Department of Biochemistry, University of

Karachi. 1992-1995 Convenor, Admission Committee, Department of Biochemistry,

University of Karachi. 1992-1994 Senior Warden, University of Karachi.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops Organized 2009 Workshop on “Green Spin in Biotechnology” 2009 Workshop on “Antiplatelet Properties of Naturally Occurring

Chemicals in Pakistani Herbs/Plants”. 2009 Workshop on “Enhanced Production of Recombinant Biomolecules of

commercial Importance”. 2009 Consultative meeting on commercialization of Health Biotechnology 2009 Workshop on “Role of DNA in criminal investigation”Department of

Psychology, University of Karachi. 2008 workshop on “Forensic DNA Testing: Concepts and Use by Law-

Enforcing Agencies and Jurists” 2008 Recent trends in plant sciences: Impact on Biodiversity 2007 “World Health Updates” 2005 HEC Workshop on “Trends in Teaching of Biochemistry as Basic

Science for Medicine & Dentistry.” 2003 Workshop on “Statistical Methods in Research with Special Reference

to Applied Biology”. 2003 International Sympsium on “Plant Biotechnology: Recent

Perspectives”. 2002 Workshop on “Information Handling in Biological Research”. 2001 Seminar on “Biotechnology in Pakistan: Potential & Challenges”. 2001 Workshop on Platelet Aggregation, in Collaboration with Dr. Huzor

Akbar, Ohio University, USA, under TOKTEN Program of UNDP. 2000 Fifth International Conference on Technology and Development in the

New Millenium, Karachi, Pakistan. 1995 Third International Conference on Food Science and Technology,

Karachi, Pakistan. 1994 International Symposium on High Salinity Tolerant Plants, Karachi,

Pakistan. 1994 Second National Biochemistry Symposium, Karachi. 1987 Silver Jubilee Symposium of the Department of Biochemistry, Karachi.

Research and Other Awards 2007- “Inherited and acquired p53 mutations: their relationship with anti p53

antibodies in potentially malignant and malignant patients with oral cavity cancers”, A Research Project Sponsored by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabbad (Rs. 4,421,454/=).

2003-2005 “Role of Serum Leptin in Primary Infertility in Females”, Pakistan Science Foundation (Rs. 929,512/=).

2003 “Sub-Clinical Hypothyriodism and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease”, University of Karachi.

2002-2003 “Role of Serum Leptin in Primary Infertility”, University of Karachi

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2000-2001 “Biochemical Changes Induced in the Indices of Health and Disease by Heavy Metal Exposure”, University of Karachi.

1999-2000 “Lipid and Coagulation Profiles in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease” University of Karachi.

1998-1999 "Hypolipidaemic Drugs and Their Effects on Plasma Fibrinogen Levels and Biophysical Characteristics of Fibrin Networks" University of Karachi.

1997-1998 "Heroin Addiction and Fibrin Network Structure" University of Karachi.

1992 Received a grant of Rs. 100,000 by the University of Karachi. 1986-1988 "Studies on Abnormality of Enzyme Patterns in Various Types of

Hepatic and Biliary Diseases" University of Karachi. 1984-1986 Biochemical Studies on Metabolites Produced by Penicilliu

funiculosum", University of Karachi. 1995 Received financial support from IUBMB-UNESCO for attending the

7th FAOBMB Congress, Sydney, Australia. 1995 Received financial support for attending the 7th Asian-Pacific Congress

of Clinical Biochemistry, Bangkok, Thailand. 1993 University Grants Commission’s Financial Support for a Research Visit

to Australia. 1990 Rceived financial grant from Private Practice Trust Fund, Canberra,

Australia, for attending the Xth International Fibrinogen Workshop, Rouen, France.

1990 Rceived financial grant Private Practice Trust Fund, Canberra, Australia, for attending 11th International Congress on Thrombosis (The Mediterranean League against Thromboembolic Diseases), Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.

1989 Rceived financial grant Private Practice Trust Fund, Canberra, Australia, for conducting research on High Altitude Expedition and Fibrin Network Structure in Peru.

1989 Rceived financial grant Private Practice Trust Fund, Canberra, Australia, for attending the Protein Structure-Function Conference and the Workshop in Pakistan.

Postgraduate Research 1994 Ph. D. Thesis: "Fibrin Network Structure: Physiological and

Pathological Studies". Under the guidance of Professors Dr. D.P. Dhall, Dr. N.G. Ardlie, and Dr. J.D. Wilson, John Curtin School of Medical Research, The Australian National University, Canberra.

1979-1980 Research Project: "Cataract Research Project". Professor Dr. M. Ata-ur-Rahman, Principal Investigator, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

1975-1977 Research Project: "Protein-Rich Vegetable Food Research Project". Professor Dr. M. Ata-ur-Rahman, Principal Investigator, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi.

1974 M.Sc. Thesis: "Biochemical Investigations on Epididymis and vas Deferens of the Rat". Under the guidance of Professor Dr. M. Zain-ul-Abedin, University of Karachi, Karachi.

Research Work in Progress • Genetic polymorphism of Leishmaniasis in different ethnic groups in Pakistan. • Haptoglobin gene polymorphism in type 2 diabetic patients.

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• Production and characterization of comercially important thermostable glucoamylosidase from newly isolated starins of Bacillus species.

• Isolation, purification and characterization of lipase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa BN-1 isolated from the drinking water of Karachi.

• Inherited and acquired p53 mutations in oral cavity cancers. • Seminal fructose and its relationship to male infertility. • Assesment of the inhibitors of β-lactamase.

Training Courses/Workshops Attended/Resource Person 2009 Training Course for University/College Teachers in Biochemistry, Shah

Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. 2008 Training Workshop of HEC-Core Group in Chemistry, Karachi. 2004 Inservice Training Course for Teachers of Biochemistry, Jamshoro,

Pakistan. 2001 Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights, Karachi, Pakistan. 1995 Workshop on Clinical Enzymology, Bangkok, Thailand. 1995 Workshop on Interpretation of Lab Data, Problem Solving Using Case

Histories, Bangkok, Thailand. 1995 "Automation in Clinical Laboratory : Another View", Bangkok,

Thailand. 1995 “Drug of Abuse Monitoring", Boehringer Mannheim GmbH, Bangkok,

Bangkok, Thailand. 1995 "New Technologies for Blood Gas Analysis, AVL Medical

Instruments, Bangkok, Thailand. 1995 "Immunology of Tomorrow - The Flash of Genius", Boehringer

Mannheim GmbH, Bangkok, Thailand. 1995 "Optodes - Biosensors for Blood Gas Analysis", AVL Medical

Instruments, Bangkok, Thailand. 1994 Workshop on Current Trends in Biochemical Education, held under the

sponsorship of the Pakistan Society of Biochemists and International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Baqai University, Karachi, Pakistan.

1990 Xth Fibrinogen Workshop, Rouen, France. 1989 International Workshop on Protein Structure-Function, HEJ Research

Institute, Karachi, Pakistan. 1985 First National Course on the Modern Methods of Gene Conservation,

held under the sponsorship of the National Academy of Higher Education, University Grants Commission, and Pakistan National Talents Pool, Centre of Advanced Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

1982 First International Symposium and Pakistan-US Binational Workshop on Natural Products Chemistry, HEJ Research Institute, Karachi, Pakistan.

1980 Refresher Course for the Teachers of Biochemistry in Medical Colleges and Universities of Pakistan, held under the sponsorship of the International Union of Biochemistry, the World Health Organisation, and the British Council, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan.

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1979 Postgraduate Training Course on Nuclear and Other Advanced Techniques in Agricultural and Biological Research, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Research Supervised 2009 Bioinformatics Based Genetic Studies of Ocular and Cardiac Disorders

in Pakistan. Muhammad Ismail, Ph.D. 2009 Isolation, Purification and Characterization of α-Amylase by a Newly

Isolated Strain of Bacillus sp. Saeeda Bano, Ph. D. 2009 Dental Caries and diabetes Mellitus:Role of Minerals and Vitamins,

Dr. Muhammad Javed, Ph.D. 2009 Isolation, purification and characterization of lipase from Pseudomonas

aeruginosa BN-1 isolated from the drinking water of Karachi. Muhammad Noman Syed, Ph. D.

2007 Role of Serum Leptin in Primary Infertility in Females. Dr. Mukhtiar Baig, Ph. D.

2007 Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Glucansucrase from Locally Isolated Strains of Leuconostoc mesenteroides. Afsheen Aman, Ph. D.

2009 Biochemical Changes Induced in the Indices of Health and Disease by Heavy Metal Exposure. Samina Khan, M. Phil.

2007 Serum Leptin in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis: Its Relation to Biochemical Bone Markers. Mehreen Lateef, M. Phil.

2005 Immobilization of Dextran Sucrase for the Commercial Production of Dextran from Leuconostoc mesenteroides. Shah Ali Ul Qader, Ph.D.

2005 Effect of Drug Addiction on Blood Coagulation, Fibrinogen, Fibrinogen-Fibrin Conversion and Fibrin Network Structure: A new Horizon in Drug Abuse. Mansoor Ahmed Khan, M.Phil.

2003 Environmental Hazards of Heavy Metals: Effects on Cardiac, Nephrourologic, and Reproductive Systems. Nadia Khanum, M. Phil.

2002 Serum Leptin Levels and its Relation with Estrogen. Farhana Kausar, M. Sc.

2002 Serum Leptin Level in Normal Menstruating Females: A New Perspective. Mehreen Lateef, M.Sc.

2001 Serum Leptin Levels in Hyperthyroid Patients. M. Raza-un Nabi, M.Sc. 2001 Lipid and Coagulation Profiles and their Correlation with Serum Leptin

Level. Humera Mazhar, M.Sc. 2001 Derangement of Lipid Profile in Hyperthyroid Patients. Mehtab Alam,

M.Sc. 2001 Alterations in Lipid Profile specifically in LDL Cholesterol and Total

Cholesterol in Hypothyroid Patients. Saima Saleem, M.Sc. 2000 Lipid Composition of the Seeds from Halophytes and their Evaluation

for Human Consumption. Afsheen Aman, M.Sc. 2000 Clinical Relevance of Haematological Changes in Iron-Deficiency

Anaemia During Pregnancy. Bushra Afreen, M.Sc. 2000 Nutritional Status of Anaemic Patients: Studies on Haematology and

Coagulation Profile. Nadia Sabah, M.Sc. 2000 Leukemia and Anaemia: A Comparative Study of the Aetiology of the

Diseases. Saima Nazeer, M.Sc. 1999 Haematological Changes Induced by Heavy Metal Exposure. Faiza

Mushtaq, M.Sc.

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1999 Antioxidant Status of Workers and General Population Exposed to Heavy Metals. Sadia Ilyas, M.Sc.

1999 Occupational Hazards of Heavy Metal Exposure: Study on Plasma Testosterone Levels. Saima Nisar, M.Sc.

1999 Lactate Dehydrogenase Levels and Alterations in its Isozyme Pattern in Persons Exposed to Heavy Metals. Shafaq Noori, M.Sc.

1998 Diabetes, Uraemia, and Cardiovascular Disease: Prognostic Significance of Serum Lipids and Coagulation Abnormalities. Amber Huda, M.Sc.

1998 Serum Lipids and Cardiac Enzymes: Incidences of Cardiac and Atherosclerotic Complications in End Stage Renal Disease. Uzma Tauqeer, M.Sc.

1997 Effect of Heroin Withdrawal on Plasma Testosterone Levels: Studies on an Animal Model. Anita Nasim, M. Sc.

1997 Alterations in the Architecture of Plasma Fibrin Network in Diabetic Patients and Correction by Bezafibrate. Huma Hameed, M.Sc.

1997 Plasma Fibrin Network Characteristics of Normal and Diabetic Gestational Women. Kausar Haq, M.Sc.

1997 Depression of Plasma Testosterone Level by Heroin Addiction and its Restoration by the Withdrawal of Drug: A study of Human Male Addicts. Nosheen Afzal, M Sc.

1997 The Modification of Lipid Profile, Fibrin(ogen), and Other Biochemical Parameters by Bezafibrate in Vascular Patients. Saima Erum, M.Sc.

1997 Antioxidant Status of Smokers: A Potential Hazard for Health. Salma Parveen Siddiqui, M.Sc.

1997 Kinetics and Characterization of Plasma Fibrin Network Structure: Investigations With Crude Venom from Vipera russeli and Bovine Thrombin. Sumaiya Sumbla Zubair, M.Sc.

1996 Plasma Lipid Components and Role of Fibrin(ogen) Modification in the Aetiology of Vascular Disease. Ghassan Abu Zaid, M.Sc.

1995 Characterization of Human Foetal Fibrin Network Structure. M. Zahid Iqbal, M. Sc.

1994 Morphine and Fibrin Network Architecture, A new Dimension in Research on Drug Addiction. Aisha Begum, M.Sc.

1994 Modification of Aetiology of Vascular Disease Through Alteration of Fibrin Architecture by Hypolipidaemic Drugs. Ambreena Siddiqui, M.Sc..

1994 Kinetics of Formation and Architecture of Fibrin Network Structure Using Crude Venom from Vipera russeli. Fatima Sughra Ausat, M.Sc.

1993 Blood Coagulation and Fibrin Network Structure of Human and Rabbit: A Comparative Study. Shahana Naqvi, M. Sc.

1993 Smoking, Clotting Time, Plasma Fibrinogen, and Fibrin Network Architecture: Their Role in Thromboembolic Disease. Shireen Naz, M. Sc

In Progress

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• Identification and characterization of Newly Isolated Dextran producing strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides HA-2 by sequencing the gene fragments. Muhammad Hussain, Ph.D.

• Inherited and Acquired p53 Mutations in Potentially Malignant and Malignant Patients of Oral Scquamous Cell Carcinoma. Saima Saleem, Ph.D.

• Quantitative Seminal Fructose Analysis and its Relationship to Sperm Motility and Other Parameters in Male Infertility. Dr. Nadeem Alam, Ph. D.

• Calcium Metabolism in Uraemic Patients in Pakistan. Dr. S.A. Muhammad Jamiluddin Rizvi, M.Phil/Ph.D.

• Assesment of the Inhibitors of β-Lactamase: Clinical Importance in Bacterial Resistance for Antibiotic and Cell Mutation Onset. Naurin Shamim Khan, M. Phil./Ph. D.

Invited Lectures 2004 Institute of Biochemistry, Sindh University, Jamshoro, Pakistan. 2003 Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, Lahore,

Pakistan. 2002 Jinnah Women’s University, Karachi 2000 Department of Biotechnology, University of Karachi, Pakistan. 2000 Science Club, University of Karachi, Karachi. 1999 Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Karachi, Pakistan. 1999 Institute of Biochemistry, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan. 1998 Liaquat Nationat Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan. 1997 Agriculture University of Peshawar, Pakistan. 1996 Government Urdu Science College, Karachi, Pakistan. 1995 Woden Valley Hospital, Canberra, Australia. 1992 John Curtin School of Medical Research, Canberra, Australia. 1990 Laboratoire Central Hematologie, Paris, France. 1989 Woden Valley Hospital, Canberra, Australia. 1989 Universitad Peruanco Cyetano Heredia, Lima, Peru. List of Publications

1. Shah Ali Ul Qader, Afsheen Aman, Abid Azhar, Continuous production of dextran from Immobilized cells of Leuconostoc mesenteroides KIBGE HA1 using acrylamide as a support, Indian journal of microbiology (2010) (Accepted)

2. Lateef M, Baig M, Azhar A, Estimation of serum osteocalcin and telopeptide-C in postmenopausal osteoporotic females. Osteoporos Int. 2010; 21(5), 751-755

3. Muhammad Jawed, Syed M. Shahid, Asiya Rehman, Talea Hoor and Abid Azhar. Serum and salivary minerals in dental caries. JDUHS, 2009; 3(2): 61-65.

4. Anwar, A., Qader, S.A.U., Raiz, A., Iqbal, S., Azhar, A. Calcium Alginate: A support material for immobilization of proteases from newly isolated strain of Bacillus subtilis KIBGE-HAS.WASJ. 2009; 7(10), 1281-1286.

5. Afsheen Aman, Shah Ali Ul Qader, Saeeda Bano, Samina Iqbal, Abid Azhar Production of commercially important glucansucrase from a newly isolated strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides AA1.The internet Journal of Microbiology Volume 7( 1) 2009.

6. Afsheen Aman, Shah Ali Ul Qader, Saeeda Bano, Aftab Ahmed Khan, Abid Azhar, Proteomic analysis and characterization of a novel glucansucrase from

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a newly isolated strain of Leuconostoc mesenteroides AA1. The internet Journal of Genomics and Proteomics. Volume 5 (1) 2009.

7. Saeeda Bano, Shah Ali Ul Qader, Afsheen Aman, Abid Azhar, Partial purification and some properties of α-amylase from Bacillus subtilis KIBGE-HAS. IJBB, 4: 401-404, 2009.

8. Qader, S.A.U., Aman, A., Bano, S., Syed, N., Azhar, A. Effect of calcium ions and temperature on the production, activity and stability of dextransucrase from a newly isolated strain of Leconostoc mesenteroides PCSIR-4. Rom J Biochem, 45(2): 159-168, 2008.

9. Shah Ali Ul Qader, Afsheen Aman, Saeeda Bano, Noman Syed, Abid Azhar, Role of calcium ions and temperature on dextransucrase production. IJBT,7, 404-406, 2008.

10. Aman, A., Qader, S.A.U., Iqbal, S., Azhar, A.Influence of temperature, metal and organic solvents on extracellular glucansucrase activity of Leconostoc mesenteroides AA1. J Chem Soc Pak, 30(6): 849-853, 2008.

11. Azhar, A., Erum, S., Baig, M., Alam, J.M. The role of bezafibrate in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients. Pak J Pharmacol, 24: 1-6, 2007.

12. Baig, M., Azhar, A., Lateef, M., Zaidi, P. Corelation between serum leptin and gonadotrophins during the menstrual cycle in infertile females. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 40: 115-119, 2007.

13. Baig, M., Azhar, A., Zaidi, P., Khan, SA. Serum leptin and pituitary thyroid axis in hyperthyroid male patients. Pak J Med Res, 45: 78-81, 2007.

14. Qader, S.A.U., Aman, A., Syed, N., Bano, S., Azhar, A. Characterization of dextransucrase immobilized on calcium alginate beads from Leconostoc mesenteroides PCSIR-4. Ital J Biochem, 56: 159-163, 2007.

15. Qader, S.A.U., Erum, S., Aman, A., Iqbal, S., Azhar, A. Production and characterization of dextransucrase from newly isolated strain of Leconostoc mesenteroides EA-6. Int J Biotechnol Biochem, 3 (2-3):117-129,2007

16. Qader, S.A.U., Bano, S., Aman, A., Syed, N., Azhar, A. Enhanced production and extracellular activity of commercially important amylolytic enzyme by a newly isolated strains of Bacillus. Sp. AS-1. Turk J Biochem, 31: 135-140, 2006.

17. Qader, S.A.U., Iqbal, L., Aman, A., Shireen, E., Azhar, A. Production of dextran by newly isolated strains of Leconostoc mesenteroides PCSIR-4 and PCSIR-9. Turk J Biochem, 31: 21-26, 2006.

18. Baig, M., Azhar, A., Zaidi, P., Kamal, S., Karira, K.A. Serum leptin level in hypothyroid male patients. JCPSP, 15: 757-760, 2005.

19. Baig, M., Azhar, A., Zaidi, P., Karira, K.A. Serum leptin in thyroid disorders. In: Proceedings of Third Biennial Conference on Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Edited by: Ahmad, S.I., Salahuddin Page(s) 33-40, Hamdard University, Karachi, 2005.

20. Bano, S., Qader, S.A.U., Iqbal, S., Syed, N., Azhar, A. Optimization of media composition for the production of amylolytic enzyme by Bacillus sp. AS-1. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 38: 38-42, 2005.

21. Lateef, M., Baig. M., Azhar, A. Role of serum osteocalcin in diagnosis of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 38: 56-60, 2005.

22. Aman, A., Qader, S.A.U., Shireen, E., Azhar, A. Production, activity and stability of a novel glucansucrase from a newly isolated strain of Luconostoc mesentroides PCSIR AA1. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 37: 139-144, 2004.

23. Baig, M., Azhar, A., Kamal, S., Zaidi, P. Effects of circulating thyroid hormone levels on serum leptin concentrations in hypothyroid female patients, Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 37: 184-188, 2004.

24. Syed, M.N., Khan, A.B., Qader, S.A.U., Iqbal, S. Shaukat, S., Azhar, A. Screening of bacterial isolates from drinking water of Karachi for lipase production, Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 2004. 37: 155-160, 2004.

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25. Afzal, M., Nasim, A., Azhar, A. Biological informatics: A new proposal for economic leadership. In: Information Handling in Biological Research. Edited by: Afzal, M. Azhar, A., Nasim, A. Page(s) 3-11, PASTIC, Islamabad & Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, 2003.

26. Afzal, M., Nasim, A., Azhar, A. (Editors). Information Handling in Biological Research. PASTIC, Islamabad & Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, 2003.

27. Azhar, A., Siddiqui, A., Afzal, N., Baig, M., Lateef, M. Depresion of plasma testosterone level by heroin addition and its restoration by the withdrawal of the drug. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 36: 73-78, 2003.

28. Azhar, A., Huq, M., Khan, M.A., Lewis, C., Shibli, A., Siddiqui, A., Zaidi, S.S.H. (Editors). Technology & Development in the New Millenium, University of Karachi, 2003.

29. Baig, M., Imtiaz, F., Azhar, A., Zaidi, P., Kamal, S. Alterations in lipid profile in elderly hypothyroid patients. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 36: 3-7, 2003.

30. Qader, S.A., Iqbal, I., Aman, A., Rizvi, H.A., Azhar, A. Conversion of sucrose to dextran by immobilized cells of Leuconostoc mesenteroides. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 36: 108-113, 2003.

31. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Towards development of new strategies for the prophalyaxis of vascular disease: Modification of fibrin network structure by hypolipidaemic agent bezafibrate. Pak J Pharmacol, 17: 37-42, 2000.

32. Khan, M.A., Iqbal, M.Z., Haq, K., Azhar, A. Polymerisation of foetal fibrin and alterations in fibrin network characteristics during diabetic pregnancy. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Pub Health, 30: 196-198, 1999.

33. Azhar, A., Begum, A., Khan, M.A., Ahmad, F. Plasma fibrinogen, fibrin network structure and heroin addiction: A new perspective in drug abuse. In: Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Basic and Applied Research in Health Care and Social Development, Edited by Shah, B.H., Gilani, A. H., Qureshi, A.F., Orchard, C. Page(s) 91-94, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, 1997.

34. Ausat, F.S., Azhar, A., Ahmad, F. Fibrin monomer generation and architecture of fibrin networks in human plasma developed by crude venom from Vipera russelli. In: Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Basic and Applied Research in Health Care and Social Development, Edited by Shah, B.H., Gilani, A. H., Qureshi, A.F., Orchard, C. Page(s) 129-133, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, 1997.

35. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Prophylaxis of vascular disease through modification of plasma fibrin structure by Bezafibrate: A Novel Approach. In: Proceedings of the Second National Symposium on Basic and Applied Research in Health Care and Social Development, Edited by Shah, B.H., Gilani, A. H., Qureshi, A.F., Orchard, C. Page(s) 144-148, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, 1997.

36. Azhar, A., Ausat, F.S., Ahmad, Ahmad, F. Kinetics of formation and architecture of fibrin network structure using crude venom from Vipera russelli. In: Protein Structure-Function Relationship, Edited by Zaidi, Z.H., Smith, D.L. Page 273, Plenum Press, New York, U.S.A., 1996.

37. Azhar, A., Ausat, F.S., Ahmad, F., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Snake venoms as probes to study the kinetics of formation and architecture of fibrin network structure. Adv Exp Med Biol, 391: 417-425, 1996.

38. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Modiofication of aetiology of vascular disease through alteration of fibrin architecture by hypolipidaemic drugs. In: Protein Structure-Function Relationship, Edited by Zaidi, Z.H., Smith, D.L. Page 287, Plenum Press, New York, U.S.A., 1996.

39. Azhar, A., Naqvi, S. Clotting time and fibrin network architecture of human and rabbit blood. A comparative study. Kar Univ J Sci, 24: 85-89, 1996.

40. Azhar, A., Ahmad, F., Khan, M.A., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Mass-length ratio, permeability, and compaction: evaluation of methods to study fibrin network characteristics in physiological and pathophysiological situations. Pak J Biochem Mol Biol, 28: 119-128, 1995.

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41. Azhar, A., Ausat, F.S., Ahmad, F., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Snake venoms as probes to study the kinetics of formation and architecture of fibrin network structure. In: Natural Toxins II Edited by Sigh,B.R., Tu,T. Page(s) 417-425, Plenum Publishing Corporation, N.Y., 1995.

42. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Bezafibrate and the structure of plasma fibrin network: Relevance to vascular disease. Advances in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Proceedings of the 7th FAOBMB Congress, and the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sydney, Australia, 27: 218,1995.

43. Qasim, R., Hasnain, S.N., Ishaq, M., Azhar, A. (Editors). Recent Trends in Biochemical Research in Pakistan, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, 1995.

44. Azhar, A., Ahmad, F., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Modification of fibrin network structure: A new approach to the prophylaxis of vascular disease in diabetes mellitus. In: Recent Trends in Biochemical Research in Pakistan Edited by Qasim, R., Hasnain, S.N., Ishaq, M., Azhar, A. Page(s) 89-98, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, 1994.

45. Azhar, A., Naz, S. Smoking, clotting time, fibrin network structure, and their relationship to thromboembolic disorders. Pak J Phamacol, 12: 39-44, 1994.

46. Azhar, A., Siddique, A. Alteration of fibrin network characteristics by hypolipidaemic drugs: A novel approach to vascular disease. Blood Coag Fibrinolysis, 5(Suppl 2):22, 1994.

47. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Comparison of fibrin network structure developed in plasma using bovine and thrombin, thrombofax and thromboplastin. Thromb Res, 1992.

48. Nair, C.H., Ali,M., Tseytlina, E., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Lipid components of atheroma and fibrin network structure: Role in atherosclerosis. Thromb Res, 1992.

49. Nair, C.H., Campbell, N., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Modification of Fibrin Network Structure: Effect of Atheroma and Hypercholesterolaemia. Thromb Res, 65 (Suppl. 1), S63, 1992.

50. Azhar, A., Nair, C.H. and Dhall, D.P. Carotid artery atheroma and fibrin network structure. In: Progress in Microcirculation Research. Edited by Perry, M. A., Garlick, D. G. Page(s) 93-94, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, 1991.

51. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Studies on fibrin network structure in human plasma: Part One: Methods for clinical application. Thromb Res, 64: 455-476, 1991.

52. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Wilson, J.D., Dhall, D.P. Studies on fibrin network structure in human plasma: Part Two: Diabetes and fibrin network structure. Thromb Res, 64: 477-485, 1991.

53. Dhall, D.P., Azhar, A., Wilson, J.D. and Nair, C.H. Fibrin monomer and fibre packing in diabetes- A new approach to diabetic vascular disease? Diabetes, 40 (Suppl. 1):135a. 1991.

54. Azhar, A., Nair, C.H., Wilson, J.D. and Dhall, D.P. Fibrin network structure and diabetes: Effects of antidiabetic drugs. In: Protein structure-function Edited by Zaidi, Z. H., Abbasi, A., Smith, D. Page(s) 41-48, TWEL Publishers, Karachi, 1990.

55. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. The effects of some plasma proteins on fibrin network structure. Blood Coag Fibrinolysis, 1: 469-473, 1990.

56. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Some plasma proteins and fibrin network structure. Fibrinolysis, 4 (Suppl. 1): 121, 1990.

57. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Wilson, J.D., Dhall, D.P. Studies on diabetes, Gliclazide, Glibenclamide, Metformin, insulin and fibrin network structure. In: Recent Advances in Haemostasis and Coagulation Research. Edited by Liu,C.Y., Chien, S. Page(s) 19-24, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 1990.

58. Nair, C.H., van Gelder, J., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Studies on exercise, haemorheology and fibrin network structure. In: Recent Advances in Haemostasis and Coagulation Research. Edited by Liu,C.Y., Chien, S. Page(s) 15-18, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 1990.

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59. Dhall, D.P., van Gelder, J., Azhar, A., Singh, D., Sullivan, J.R., Nair, C.H. Effect of exercise on fibrin network structure and haemorheology. Thromb Haemostas, 62: 75, 1989.

60. Dhall, D.P., Nair, C.H., Shah, G.A., Azhar, A., Singh, D., Dhall, T.Z. Mass-length ratio, opacity ratio and compaction: modifications of methods to study fibrin network structure in human plasma. In: Progress in Microcirculation Research, Edited By Perry,M.A., Garlick,D.G. page(s) 39-41. The University of New South Wales, Sydney, 1989.

61. Dhall, D.P., Nair, C.H., Singh, D., Sullivan, J.R., Azhar, A., van Gelder, J. Diabetes and fibrin network structure; studies with gliclazide and glibenclamide. Thromb Haemostas, 62: 74, 1989.

62. Nair, C.H., Sullivan, J.R., Singh, D., Azhar, A., van Gelder, J., Dhall, D.P. Fibrin network structure as a determinant of fibrinolysis. Thromb Haemostas, 62: 86, 1989.

63. Nair, C.H., Sullivan, J.R., Azhar, A., Singh, D., van Gelder, J., Dhall, D.P. Comparison of fibrin networks in plasma using thrombin, thrombofax, thromboplastin and reptilase. Thromb Haemostas, 62: 74, 1989.

64. Nair, C.H., Shah, G.A., Singh, D., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Dynamics of fibrin distribution in fibrin network. In: Progress in Microcirculation Research. Edited By Perry,M.A., Garlick,D.G. page(s) 59-61. The University of New South Wales, Sydney, 1989.

65. Azhar, A. Metabolism of normal and cataractous lens. Biochemica, 27-28, 1980.

66. Abdullah, M., Azhar, A., Syed, E.M., Zain-ul-Abedin, M. Some biochemical investigations on vas deferens and epididymis of guinea pigs and rats. Proc Ninth Sem Res Pop Plann, 212-216, 1975.

Published Abstracts/Papers Delivered to Learned Societies

1. A. Azhar and Samdani A. Congenital Skin Disorders: a brief overview of the molecular genetic potential. 47th Annual Medical Symposium, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, 2010.

2. M. Jawed, Syed M. Shahid and A. Azhar. Dental caries and diabetes mellitus: role of salivary rate and minerals. 47th Annual Medical Symposium, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, 2010.

3. Saleem S, Hameed A, Ajmal M, Qureshi NR, Abbasi Z and Azhar A. Analysis of p53 gene mutations/polymorphisms inoral squamous cell carcinoma in Pakistan. 47th Annual Medical Symposium, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, 2010.

4. M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Role of serum leptin and zinc concentration in male infertility. 3rd Annual Symposium, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, 2007.

5. M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Role of serum leptin in primary infertility inobese females. World Health Updates, Karachi, Pakistan, 2007.

6. M. Lateef, A. Azhar, M. Baig. Diagnostic role of serum osteocalcin and carboxy terminal teleopeptide of type I collagen in postmenopausal osteoporosis. World Health Updates, Karachi, Pakistan, 2007.

7. M. Lateef, M. Baig, A. Azhar. Significance of carboxyterminal telopeptide (Telopeptide-C) in diagnosis of type 1 oateoporosis. 43rd Annual Symposium of JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan, 2006.

8. A. Aman, S.A. Qader, H.A. Rizvi, A. Azhar. The effect of calcium ions and temperature on the production, activity and stability of glucansucrase from Leuconostoc mesenteroides PCSIR AA1. 8th Biennial National Conference of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

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9. M. Baig, A. Azhar, A. Ahmed, K.A. Karira. The role of serum leptin in thyroid disorders. 3rd Biennial National Conference on Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

10. M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Circulating leptin and gonadal hormones during the menstrual cycle in infertile females. 8th National Conference of Pakistan Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

11. M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Role of Serum Leptin in Femle Infetility. 18th FAOBMB Symposium on Genomics & Proteomics in Health and Agriculture. Lhore, Pakistan, 2005.

12. M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Serum leptin concentration in women: effect of obesity, estrogen and progesterone. 2nd Annual Symposium Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

13. M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi, K.A. Karira. Serum leptin in thyroid disorders. Third Biennial Conference on Pharmacology & Therapeutics.Karachi, 2005.

14. M. Baig, H. Ali, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Serum and seminal zinc concentration and male infertility: The role of leptin? 8th International Symposium on Protein Structure Function Relationship, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

15. M. Lateef, M. Baig, A. Azhar. Estimation of serum osteocalcin and carboxy terminal telopeptide of type I collagen (telopeptide-c) in postmenopausal osteoporotic females. 2nd Annual Symposium Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

16. M. Lateef, M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Correlation Between Circulating Leptin and FSH, LH During the Menstrual Cycle in Infertile Femles. 18th FAOBMB Symposium on Genomics & Proteomics in Health and Agriculture. Lhore, Pakistan, 2005.

17. M. Lateef, M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi. Osteoporosis and pre and post menopausal women. 8th Biennial National Conference of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

18. M.N. Syed, A.B. Khan, S. Iqbal, S.A. Qader, H.A. Rizvi, A. Azhar. Production and Properties of Lipase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa BN-1 Isolated from Derinking Water of Karachi. 8th Biennial National Conference of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005.

19. S. Saleem, N. Khanum, S. Khan, S. Nisar, A. Azhar, K. Shireen. Environmental Hazards of Heavy Metal: Effects on Cardiac, Nephrourologic and Reproductive System. 18th FAOBMB Symposium on Genomics & Proteomics in Health and Agriculture. Lhore, Pakistan, 2005.

20. A. Azhar, Intermediary Metabolism: Designs and Motiffs. Inservice Training Course for Teachers of Biochemistry, Jamshoro, Pakistan, 2004.

21. M. Baig, A. Azhar, S. Rasheed, P. Zaidi. Serum leptin level in hyperthyroid male patients. 42nd Annual Symposium of JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan, 2004.

22. A. Azhar, Biochemistry: A Profitable Science for Modernization and Growth of Society. 7th International Conference on Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore Pakistan, 2003.

23. H. Hameed, A. Azhar, M. Baig, Q. Moinuddin, Effect of Bezafibrate in Lowering Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Hypolipidemic Patients. 41st Annual Medical Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

24. M. Afzal, A. Azhar, The Presentations in Statistics. Key-note Address, Workshop on Statistical Methods in Research with Special Reference to Applied Biology, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

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25. M. Baig, I. Burney, S. Ashfaque, P. Zaidi, A. Azhar, Changes in Lipid Profile in Subclinical Hypothyroidism, 41st Annual Medical Symposium of JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

26. M. Baig, H. Hameed, A. Azhar, Q. Moinuddin. Effect of Bezafibrate in Lowering risk factors for Cardio Vascular disease in Hyperlipidiemic patients. 41st Annual Symposium of JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

27. M. Baig, F. Imtiaz, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi, S. Kamal. Alteration in lipid profile in altered thyroid state in elderly patients. 3rd International and 13th National Chemistry Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

28. M. Baig, P. Zaidi, A. Ahmed, K.A. Karira, S. Kamal., A. Azhar. Relationship of serum leptin with thyroid hormones in dysthyroid state before and after treatment. 7th International Protein Structure function relationship. Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

29. M. Baig, P. Zaidi, S. Kamal, A. Azhar, Influence of Gender, BMI and Menopausal Status on Serum Leptin Concentration. 7th International Conference on Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore Pakistan, 2003.

30. M. Baig, P. Zaidi, S. Kamal, A. Azhar, Concentration of Serum Leptin in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. 40th Annual Symposium of JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

31. M. Lateef, F. Kausar, M. Baig, P. Zaidi, A. Azhar, Leptin and Reproductive Hormones During Late Follicular and Luteal Phases of Menstrual Cycle in Normal Healthy Females. 7th International Conference on Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore Pakistan, 2003.

32. N. Khanum, S. Khan, S. Nisar, M.A. Khan, N.M. Syed, K. Shirin, A. Azhar, Increased Risks to the Health of Human Populations on Long-Term Exposure to Heavy Metals. 7th International Conference on Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore Pakistan, 2003.

33. N.S. Khan, A. Azhar, M.I. Chaoudhry, Targeting Antibiotic Resistence: The Role of β-Lactamase Inhibitors. 7th International Conference on Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore Pakistan, 2003.

34. S. Saleem, M. Baig, P. Zaidi, S. Kamal, A. Azhar, Serum Lipids and Lipoproteins in Hypothyroidism and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. 7th International Conference on Trends in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Lahore Pakistan, 2003.

35. A. Azhar, H. Hameed, Q. Moinuddin, Role of Bezafibrate in Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in Hyperlipidaemic Patients. 3rd International & 13th National Chemistry Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

36. A. Azhar, Erum, S, Q. Moinuddin, Effect of Hypolipidimic Agent Bezafibrate on Plasma Fibrinogen Level and the Structure of Fibrin Network in Diabetic Patients. 3rd International & 13th National Chemistry Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

37. M. Baig, , A. Azhar, P. Zaidi, S. Kamal. Serum Leptin Level in Hypothyroid male patients. 39th Annual Symposium JPMC, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

38. M. Baig, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi, S. Kamal, Serum Leptin Concentrations in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 3rd International & 13th National Chemistry Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

39. M. Baig, S. Saleem, A. Azhar, P. Zaidi, S. Kamal, Alterations in Lipid Profile in Hypothyroid Patients. 3rd International & 13th National Chemistry Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

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40. N. Khanum, S. Khan, S. Nisar, K. Shirin, A. Azhar, Alterations in Blood Profile of Human Populations on Long-Term Heavy Metal Exposure. 3rd International & 13th National Chemistry Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

41. N.S. Khan, A. Azhar, M. I. Choudhry, Inhibitors of β-Lactamase: A New Approach to Their Role in Antibiotic Resistance. 3rd International & 13th National Chemistry Conference, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

42. M. Baig, , P. Zaidi, A. Ahmed, S. Kamal, A. Azhar, Relationship of Serum Leptin with Thyroid Hormones in Dysthyroid State Before and After Treatment. 7th International Symposium on Protein Structure Function Relationship, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

43. N.S. Khan, A. Azhar, M. I. Choudhry, Natural & Synthetic Inhibitors of β-Lactamase and Antibiotic Resistance. 7th International Symposium on Protein Structure Function Relationship, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003.

44. A. Azhar, Biochemistry: Can it flourish in Pakistan? Seminar on Biochemistry in the 21st Century, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

45. M. Afzal, A. Nasim, A. Azhar, Biological Informatics: A Proposal for Economic Leadership. Key-note Address, Workshop on Information Handling in Biological Research, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

46. M. Baig, K. Karira, P. Zaidi, A. Ahmed, K. Niaz, S. Kamal, A. Azhar, Serum Leptin Levels in Hypothyroid Male Patients. 39th Annual Medical Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

47. S. Khan, F. Mushtaq, M.A. Khan, N.M. Syed, S.J. Rizvi, K. Shireen, A. Azhar, Effect of long-term heavy metal exposure on human populations living at the coastal areas of Karachi. Marine Emvironment 2002, Food, Health & Habitat, British Council, Karachi, Pakistan, 2002.

48. A. Azhar, Biotechnology: From Public Perspective to Future Applications. Seminar on “Biotechnology in Pakistan: Potential & Challenges”, Karachi, Pakistan, 2001.

49. A. Aman, M.A. Khan, A. Azhar, Evaluation of Local Halophytic Species as Oil Seed Crop. Sixth National Conference, Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Khairpur, Pakistan, 2001.

50. S. Khan, F. Mushtaq, M.A. Khan, M.N. Syed, J. Rizvi, K. Shireen, A. Azhar, Alterations in Haematological and Coagulation Profile by Long-term Heavy Metal Exposure. Sixth National Conference, Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Khairpur, Pakistan, 2001.

51. S. Nisar, S. Khan, M.A. Khan, M. N. Syed, A. Siddiqui, S. Shahreyar, K. Shireen, Azhar, Serum Testosterone Level in Relation to Heavy Metal Concentration in Exposed Men. Sixth National Conference, Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Khairpur, Pakistan, 2001.

52. J. Rizvi , A. Azhar, Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease in Chronic Renal Failure: Role of Serum Lipids, Cardiac Enzymes and Coagulation. 24th National Conference of Pakistan Association of Pathologists, Larkana, 2000.

53. S.Ilyas, S. Noori, S. Khan, N. Khanum, M.A. Khan, M.N. Syed, K. Shireen, A. Azhar, Exposure to Heavy Metals and Alterations in Cardiac Enzymes, Antioxidant Levels, and Kidney Functions. 2nd International Science Conference, Lahore, 2000.

54. S. Khan, F. Mushtaq, M.A. Khan, M.N. Syed, J. Rizvi, K. Shireen, A. Azhar, Alterations in Haematological Parameters and Coagulation Profile of Humans Exposed to Heavy Metals. 2nd International Science Conference, Lahore, 2000.

55. S.Nisar, S. Khan, M.A. Khan, M.N. Syed, A. Siddiqui, S. Sheharyar, K. Shireen, A. Azhar, Effect of Heavy Metals on Serum Testosterone Levels in

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Humans Humans Exposed to Pollution. 2nd International Science Conference, Lahore, 2000.

56. A. Azhar, N. Khanum, M. Ishaq, S. J. Rizvi, K. Shireen, Environmental Hazards of Heavy Metals: Effects on Cardiac, Nephrourologic, and Hepatic Systems. 32nd All Pakistan Science Conference, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, 2000.

57. A. Azhar, S. Ilyas, S. Khan, K. Shireen, Antioxidant Level of Humans Exposed to Heavy Metals. 32nd All Pakistan Science Conference, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, 2000.

58. A. Azhar, S. Khan, F. Mushtaq, S. J. Rizvi, K. Shireen, Alterations in Haematological Parameters and Coagulation Profile of Humans Exposed to Heavy Metals. 32nd All Pakistan Science Conference, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, 2000.

59. A. Azhar, S. Nisar, A. Siddiqui, S. Sheharyar, K. Shireen, Effect of Heavy Metals on Testosterone Levels of Humans. 32nd All Pakistan Science Conference, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, 2000.

60. A. Azhar, S. Noori, S. Khan, M. A. Khan, K. Shireen, Inhibitory Effects of Heavy Metals on Cardiac Enzymes. 32nd All Pakistan Science Conference, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, 2000.

61. Azhar, A., Rizvi, J., Huda, A., Tauqeer, U. Uraemia: Clinical manifestation and biochemical changes in blood. Fifth National Conference, Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Quetta, Pakistan, 1999.

62. Huda, A., Tauqeer, U., Rizvi, J., Azhar, A., Fibrinogen and lipoproteins as possible risk factors of cardiovascular and atherisclerotic disease in patients with chronic renal failure. 6Th International Symposium: Protein Structure Function Relationship, Karachi, Pakistan, 1999.

63. Rizvi, J., Azhar, A. Functional relationship of protein in uraemia. 6Th International Symposium: Protein Structure Function Relationship, Karachi, Pakistan, 1999.

64. Khan, M.A., Haq, K., Iqbal, M.Z., Azhar, A., Polymerisaion of foetal fibrin and alterations in fibrin network characteristics during diabetic pregnancy. 3rd Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Society for Neonatal Screen, Chiengmai, Thailand, 1998.

65. Azhar, A., Zaid, G.A., Khan, M.A., Thawerani, H., Role of plasma lipid components and modification of fibrin(ogen) architecture in aetiology of vascular disease. Fourth National Conference, Pakistan Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Peshawar, Pakistan, 1997.

66. Azhar, A., Iqbal, M.Z., Khan, M.A. Characterization of human foetal fibrin network structure. 7th National Chemistry Conference, Chemical Society of Pakistan, Quetta, Pakistan, 1996.

67. Azhar, A., Ahmad, F., Khan, M.A. Mass-length ratio, permeability, and compaction: Evaluation of methods to study fibrin network characteristics in physiological and pathophysiological siutuatios. Third National Meeting, Pakistan Society of Biochemists, Lahore, Pakistan, 1995.

68. Azhar, A., Ausat, F.S., Ahmad, F Fibrin monomer generation and architecture of fibrin networks in human plasma developed by crude venom from Vipera russelli. Second National Symposium on Basic and Applied Research in Health Care and Social Development, Karachi, Pakistan, 1995.

69. Azhar, A., Ausat, F.S., Ahmad, F. Kinetics of formation and architecture of fibrin network structure using crude venom from Vipera russelli. 4Th

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International Symposium on Protein Structure-Function, Karachi, Pakistan, 1995.

70. Azhar , A., Ausat, F.S., Ahmad, F., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Snake venoms as probes to study the kinetics of formation and architecture of fibrin network structure. Symposium on Natural Toxins, 209th ACS National Meeting, Analheim, U.S.A., 1995.

71. Azhar, A., Begum, A., Khan, M.A., Ahmad, F. Plasma fibrinogen, fibrin network structure and heroin addiction: A new perspective in drug abuse. Second National Symposium on Basic and Applied Research in Health Care and Social Development, Karachi, Pakistan, 1995.

72. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Bezafibrate and the structure of plasma fibrin network: Relevance to vascular disease. 7th FAOBMB Congress, Sydney, Australia, 1995.

73. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Modification of aetiology of vascular disease through alteration of fibrin architecture by hypolipidaemic drugs. Fourth International Symposium on Protein Structure-Function, Karachi, Pakistan, 1995.

74. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Prophylaxis of vascular disease through modification of plasma fibrin structure by Bezafibrate: A Novel Approach. Second National Symposium on Basic and Applied Research in Health Care and Social Development, Karachi, Pakistan, 1995.

75. Azhar, A., Siddique, A., Ahmad, F. Therapeutic implications of alterations in plama lipids, fibrinogen, fibrin, and the structure of fibrin networkby Bezafibrate. 7th Asian-Pacific Congress of Clinical Biochemistry, Bangkok, Thailand, 1995.

76. Azhar, A., Siddique, A. Alteration of fibrin network characteristics by hypolipidaemic drugs: A novel approach to the vascular disease. Second International Symposium on Fibrinogen and Cardiovascular Disease, Edinburgh, U.K., 1994.

77. Azhar, A., Ahmad, F., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Modification of fibrin network structure: A new approach to the prophylaxis of vascular disease in diabetes mellitus. Second National Biochemistry Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan, 1994.

78. Ali, M., Azhar, A., Tseytlina, E.A., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Fibrin network structure in peripheral vascular disease: Role of hypercholesterolaemia and lipids. 3rd International Symposium on Protein Structure Function Relationship, Karachi, Pakistan, 1993.

79. Azhar, A., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Fibrin network structure: The role of exercise. 3rd International Symposium on Protein Structure Function Relationship, Karachi, Pakistan, 1993.

80. Azhar, A., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Snake venoms as probes to study the kinetics of formation and architecture of fibrin network structure. 2nd National Biochemistry Symposium, Jamshoro, Pakistan, 1993.

81. Nair, C.H., Campbell, N., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Atheroma, hypercholesterolaemia and fibrin network structure. 17th European Conference on Microcirculation, London, U.K., 1992..

82. Nair, C.H., Campbell, N., Azhar, A., Ali, M., Dhall, D.P. Carotid atheroma, hypercholesterolaemia and biophysical characteristics of fibrin network. XIth International Fibrinogen Workshop, Oslo, Norway, 1992.

83. Nair, C.H., Campbell, N., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Modification of fibrin network structure: Effect of atheroma and hypercholesterolaemia. 12th International Congress on Thrombosis, Florence, Italy, 1992.

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84. Nair, C.H., Maxwell, L., Azhar, A., Dhall, T., Dhall, D.P. A novel approach to prophylaxis of vascular disease through modification of fibrin ultrastructure. XIth International Fibrinogen Workshop, Oslo, Norway, 1992.

85. Azhar, A., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Carotid artery atheroma and fibrin network structure. Sixth Symposium of the Australian and New Zealand Microcirculation Society, Lorne, Australia, 1991.

86. Dhall, D.P., Azhar, A., Wilson,J.D., Nair, C.H. Fibrin monomer and fibre packing in diabetes - A new approach to diabetic vascular disease ? 14th International Diabetes Federation Congress, Washington, U.S.A., 1991.

87. Dhall, D.P., Maxwell, L., Azhar, A., Wilson, J.D., Nair, C.H. Fibrin network structure in diabetes mellitus and modification by gliclazide. Fifth World Congress For Microcirculation, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A., 1991.

88. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Wilson, J.D., Dhall, D.P. Fibrin network structure and diabetes mellitus: Modification by gliclazide. Australian Diabetes Society, Sydney, Australia, 1991.

89. Nair, C.H., Campbell, N., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Atheroma, hypercholesterolaemia and fibrin network structure. The Australian Society of Medical Research, Canberra, Australia, 1991.

90. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Effects of some plasma proteins on fibrin network structure. Xth Fibrinogen Workshop, Rouen, France, 1990.

91. Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Some plasma proteins and fibrin network structure. 11th International Congress on Thrombosis (The Mediterranean League against Thromboembolic Diseases), Ljubljana, Yugoslavia, 1990.

92. Azhar, A., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Fibrin network structure: Effects of antidiabetic drugs. 2nd International Protein Structure-Function Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan, 1989.

93. Dhall, D.P., Azhar, A., Nair, C.H. Functional adaptation of fibrin network structure and its regulation. 2nd International Protein Structure-Function Symposium, Karachi, Pakistan, 1989.

94. Dhall, D.P., Nair, C.H., Azhar, A., Shah, G.A., Singh, D. Mass-length ratios, opacity ratio and compaction: Modification of methods to study fibrin network structure in human plasma. Fifth Symposium of the Australian and New Zealand Microcirculation Society, Canberra, Australia, 1989.

95. Dhall, D.P., Nair, C.H., Singh, D., Sullivan, J.R., Azhar, A., van Gelder, J., Wilson, J.D. Diabetes and fibrin network structure; studies with Gliclazide and Glibenclamide. XIIth Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Tokyo, Japan, 1989.

96. Dhall, D.P., van Gelder, J., Azhar, A., Singh, D., Sullivan, J.R., Nair, C.H. Effect of exercise on fibrin network structure and haemorheology. XIIth Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Tokyo, Japan, 1989.

97. Nair, C.H., Shah, G.A., Singh, D., Azhar, A., Dhall, D.P. Dynamics of fibrin distribution in fibrin network. Fifth Symposium of the Australian and New Zealand Microcirculation Society, Canberra, Australia, 1989.

98. Nair, C.H., Singh, D., Sullivan, J.R., Azhar, A., van Gelder, J., Wilson, J.D., Dhall, D.P. Studies on diabetes, Gliclazide, Glibenclamide and fibrin network structure. International Scientific Symposium on Fibrinogen, Thrombosis, Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, Taipei, Taiwan, 1989.

99. Nair, C.H., Sullivan, J.R., Azhar, A., Singh, D., van Gelder, J., Dhall, D.P. Comparison of fibrin networks developed in plasma using thrombin,

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Thrombofax, Thromboplastin and Reptilase. XIIth Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Tokyo, Japan, 1989.

100. Nair, C.H., Sullivan, J.R., Singh, D., Azhar, A., van Gelder, J., Dhall, D.P. Fibrin network structure as a determinant of fibrinolysis. XIIth Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Tokyo, Japan, 1989.

101. Nair, C.H., van Gelder, J., Azhar, A., Singh, D., Sullivan, J.R., Dhall, D.P. Studies on exercise, haemorheology and fibrin network stucture. International Scientific Symposium on Fibrinogen, Thrombosis, Coagulation and Fibrinolysis, Taipei, Taiwan, 1989.

102. van Gelder, J., Azhar, A., Nair, C.H., Dhall, D.P. Effect of exercise on fibrin network structure and haemorheology. The Australian Society for Medical Research, Adelaide, Australia, 1989.

103. Abdullah, M., Azhar, A., Syed, E.M., Zain-ul-Abedin, M. Some biochemical investigations on vas deferens and epididymis of guinea pigs and rats. Ninth Seminar on Research in Population Planning, Karachi, Pakistan, 1975.

Research Reports of The Projects Undertaken

1. Inherited and Acquired p53 Mutations: Their Relationship with antibodies in potentially malignant and malignant patients with oral cavity cancer

2. Biochemical Studies on Metabolites Produced by Penicillium funiculosum 3. Studies on Abnormality of Enzyme Patterns in Various Types of Hepatic and 4. Biliary Diseases 5. Hypolipidaemic Drugs and Their Effects on Plasma Fibrinogen Levels and 6. Biophysical Characteristics of Fibrin Networks 7. Heroin Addiction and Fibrin Network Structure 8. Lipid and Coagulation Profiles in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease 9. Biochemical Changes Induced in the Indices of Health and Disease by Heavy

Metal Exposure 10. Serum Leptin and Primary Infertility in Females

Dissertations

1. Fibrin Network Structure: Physiological and pathophysiological studies. Ph.D. Thesis, The Australian National University, Canberra, 1994.

2. Some Biochemical Investigations on vas Deferens and Epidydimis of Rats. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Karachi, 1974.

Popular Contributions

1. Member, Editorial Board of Urdu Weekly ‘Manzil’, 1977-1982 2. Several popular articles on varied subjects in Daily ‘Dawn’, Daily ‘Public’,

Urdu Weekly ‘Naya Daur’, Urdu Weekly ‘Manzil’, and Urdu Popular Science Monthly Magazine ‘Scienci Duniya’.

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