CURRICULUM VITAE NAME : PROF. DR. BASHIR AHMAD FATHER’S NAME : CHAUDHRY WALI MUHAMMAD DESIGNATION : PROFESSOR OF PHARMACOLOGY POSTAL ADDRESS (Off.) : UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, ALLAMA IQBAL CAMPUS, LAHORE, PAKISTAN. (Res.) : HOUSE NO. 507-A, STREET NO. 24 GULISTAN COLONY DHARAMPURA LAHORE –15, PAKISTAN. PHONE NOS. : 042-37356508 (Office) : 042-35912011 (Residence) MOBILE NO. : 0300-4250948 FAX NO. : 042-9211624 E-MAIL ADDRESS : [email protected] DATE OF BIRTH : 28.05.1952 RELIGION : ISLAM QUALIFICATIONS (ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL): Name of Subjects Year Name of Marks Division & Exam. Board/ University University Merit S.S.C. Exam. Urdu, Eng. Maths. Phys. 1967 B.I.S.E. Lahore 682/900 Ist Chem. Pers. Soc. Studies Intermediate Eng. Urdu. Phys. Chem. Biol. 1969 -do- 633/1000 Ist B. Pharm. Physiology, Pharm. Maths. 1970 Punjab 215/300 Ist Ist Prof. University, 4th in the Lahore order of merit B. Pharm. Pharmacology, 1971 -do- 342/500 Ist IInd prof. Pharmacognosy Ist in the Order of Merit B. Pharm. Pharmaceutics, Pharm-Chem. 1972 -do- 803/1500 IInd IIIrd prof. M. Pharm. Pharmaceutics Pharm-Chem. 1974 -do- 660/1000 Ist Biol. Sci. Thesis & Viva IInd in the Voce Order of Merit Ph.D. Pharmacology 1989 University of Wales, U.K. Post- Pharmacology 1995 KCOM* Doctoral - Missouri Fellowship 1996 U.S.A *Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine Kirksville Missouri, U.S.A. 1 FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION PHARMACY (PHARMACOLOGY) 1) M. PHARMACY THESIS: Research work on the project entitled “Preparation and Assay of Pancreatin” was carried out under the supervision of Professor Dr. M. Ashraf and thesis was submitted to University of the Punjab Lahore – Pakistan for degree of M. Pharmacy in 1974. 2) Ph. D. THESIS: Research work on “Aspects of Pharmacology of aminoglutethimide and related compounds” was carried out under the guidance of Professor Paul J. Nicholls, Head of Pharmacology division, Welsh School of Pharmacy, UWCC, Cardiff, U.K. The thesis was submitted to the University of Wales, U.K. for the degree of Ph.D. in 1988. 3) POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: One year Post Doctoral Fellowship was completed in Pharmacology Department, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, Missouri – U.S.A. This study was supported by a grant by NIDA(National Institute On Drug Abuse)/INVEST(International Visiting Scientists & Technical Exchange Program), provided by National Institute of Health U.S.A. Dr. Nissar A. Darmani, Professor of Pharmacology, was the MENTOR for this research program. RESEARCH GUIDANCE PROVIDED: As a research guide supervised the following theses. 1) Ph.D. Thesis: i. Development of potent chemotherapeutic agent for leishmaniasis in Baluchistan by Javeid Iqbal (1999). ii. Pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin in normal and different metabolically altered conditions on the rabbits by Sajjid Bashir (2003) iii. Phytochemical and antibacterial studies of secondary metabolites of some indigenous leguminous plants by Khalid Hussain (2003). iv. Clinical and pharmacokinetic studies of oxaliplatin in combination with Leucovorin and 5-fluorouracil for the treatment of cancer in Pakistani population by Samia Hasan (2004). v. Study of Pharmacological Effects of NSAIDS (COX-I and COX-2 Inhibitors) During Myocardial Ischaemia by Prof. Dr. Abdul shabbir Ali Bhatti (2005). vi. Study of toxic effects of Floride and its rational treatment by Muniza Qayyum (2005). 2) M. Phil. (Pharmacology) Theses: i. Effect of Various tranquilizers on hypoglycemic actions of glibenclamide by M. Masoom Akhtar (1989-1991). ii. Effect of mineral based capsules on blood glucose levels by Afshan Amjad (1990- 1992). 2 iii. Acute toxicity of alkylating agents and antimetabolites by Faeza Husnain (1990- 1992). iv. The effect of H 2-Receptor Blockers on blood constituents by Farida Munir (1991 – 1993). v. In-vivo interaction of chromium citrate and hypoglycemic agents by Iram Nila (1991- 1993). vi. Comparative bioavailability of some commercial diltiazem preparations by Azia Zafar (1991-1993). vii. Study of hypocholesterolemic agents in the presence of chromium by Roohia Baptist (1991 – 1993). viii. Bioavailability of different salts of calcium by Muhammad Yar (1991–1993). ix. Hepatotoxicity of Chromium in rabbits by Syed Amir Ali Rizvi (1992 – 1994). x. Comparison of the effects of different salts of diclofenac and alminoprofen with acetylsalicylic acid on serum electrolytes and creatinine levels by Farnaz Zehra (1992 – 1994). xi. Hypolipidaemic effects of garlic and vitamin E in rabbits by Kh. Asim Omer (1992 – 1994). xii. Effect of inorganic salts on activity of antifungals by Alia Hameed (1993 – 1995). xiii. Bioavailability studies of ampicillin and cloxacillin combinations by Shahbaz Hussain ( 1993 – 1995). xiv. The effect of antioxidant vitamins on lipid profile by Shamas Arshad (1993-1995). xv. Study of zinc salts combinations with various antimicrobials by Muniza Qayyum (1995). xvi. Comparison of haemitinic preparations in pregnant women by Shadi Hojabr Kalali (1994-1996). xvii. Hepatoprotective effects of potassium glycyrrhizinate; Kamran (1994-96). xviii. Toxicological studies of potassium glycyrrhizinate in rabbits; Razia Bano (2004) xix. Effect of proton pump inhibitors on lipid profile; Ayesha Noureen (2004) xx. The Role of Immunoboosters in Drug Induced Immunosuppression” Khalid Tipu. (2005). xxi. Effect of α-Lipoic Acid and Minerals on Insulin Sensitivity in Hypercholesterolemics Shahzad Qamar (2005). xxii. A retrospective study of cardiotoxicities induced by 5-Fluorouracil and 5- Fluorouracil based Chemotherapy regimens in Pakistani adult cancer patients. Mr. Mansoor Ahmad (2005). 3 xxiii. Role of Simvastatin and Antioxidants in Modulating Lipidemia. Miss Uzma Saleem (2006). xxiv. Study of Changes in Renal Profile Induced by Gemcitabine & Gentcitabine Based Combinations.Miss Maria Qibtia. (2006) xxv. Efficacy of Different Calcium and Vitamin Preparations in the Cure of Rickett’s Disease Miss Shumaila Farooq. (2006) xxvi. Study of Injudicious Use of Commonly Used Antibiotics in a Hospital. Mr. Kashif Naeem. (2006) xxvii. Assessment of Professional Retail Pharmacy Practices in the Vicinity of DHQ Hospitals. Mr. Waseem Mahmood . (2006) xxviii. Diagnosis and Treatment of Poisoning Cases in a Teaching Hospital. Mr. Nadeem Ishaque Khan (2006) xxix. A Prospective Study of Cefepime Versus Ticarcillinin/Clavulanate as Empirical Treatment of Febrile Neutropenia in Lymphoma Patients. Mr. Anjum Naeem (2006) xxx. Study of various empirical therapies in febrile neutropenic cancer patients. Miss Zuafshan Mukhtar (2009) xxxi. Reversal of resistance in E. coli with the help of Prochlorperazine against fluoroquinolones Mr. M. Waqas Sadiq (2009) xxxii. Synergism of flufenazine with fluoroquinolones against Steph. Aureus. Mr. Mauzam Zahid (2009). xxxiii. Nephroprotective and curative effects of α-lipoic acid and selenium on gentamicin- induced toxicity. Miss Afifa Tahira (2009) xxxiv. The effect of Aspirin in modulating hyperglycemia & hyperlipidemia. Mr. Farman Matloob Khan (2009). xxxv. Therapeutic efficacy, patient compliance and cost benefit analysis of pamidronate versus Zoledronic acid in multiple myeloma patients. Miss Saima Qasim (2009) xxxvi. Role of Nigella sativa and Vitamin-C on gentamycin induced renal toxicity. Miss Kanwal Rahman (2009) 4 EMPLOYMENT RECORD: 1 Industrial: a) Worked as Production and Quality Control In- charge of Maqi Chemical Industries, Lahore (Nov. 1973 to Jan. 1976). In-charge of Quality Control Department of Unison Chemical Works (Feb. 1976 to Sep, 1976). 2 Teaching: a) As Demonstrator: Pharmacy Department Punjab University Lahore (session 1974 - 1975). b) As Part-time lecturer: Pharmacy Department Punjab University Lahore (1975 to 1976). c) As Lecturer: Faculty of Pharmacy, P.U. Lahore (Oct. 1976 to Nov. 1990). d) As Assistant Professor of Pharmacology: Pharmacy Department, P.U. Lahore (Nov. 1990 to Aug. 1991). e) As Associate Professor of Pharmacology: Pharmacy Department, P.U. Lahore (Aug. 1991 to Nov. 2000). f) As Professor of Pharmacology: Pharmacy Department, P.U. Lahore (Nov. 2000 to date g) As Post Doc. Fellow: Pharmacology Department KCOM, Missouri U.S.A. (Dec. 1995 to Nov. 1996). 3 Administrative: a) Head of Pharmacology and Physiology Division Pharmacy Department Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan (Oct 1976 to Sep. 1984) and (Aug. 1991 to date). b) Resident Officer-I, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan (January 03, 2008 to March 27, 2009) c) Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy University of the Punjab, Lahore. (10 th April 2010 - - -) 4 Hospital Pharmacy Worked as Pharmacist in Ministry of health Benglazi, Libya (Mar. 1979 to Feb. 1983). 5 LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS PUBLISHED IN FOREIGN JOURNAL 1. M. Zeeshan Danish, M. Jamshaid, A. Bashir , N.I. Bokhari, F.Z. Khan, I. Aslam “Antihyperlipidemic effect of Seabuckthorn berry extract, a comparative in vivo study in rabbits” Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 62(10) : 1490-1491 (2010) (Impact Factor 1.742 ) 2. Taha Nazir, Muhammad Hidayat Rasool, Abdul Hameed, Bashir Ahmad , Javed Anver Qureshi “ Ethambutol Resistance of Indigenous Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolated from Human” Brazilian Journal of Microbiology 41:1065-1069 (2010) (Impact Factor 0.179) 3. Uzma Saleem, Muhammad Hidayat Rasool, Bashir Ahmad Waqas Sadiq, Saeed Mahmood, M. Saleem and Alia Erum “Enhanced Susceptibility of Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptocococcus Pyogenes to Fluoroquinolones in the Presence of Prochlorperazine” J App Pharm 2(2) : 75-81