Prof. Dr. Samia Perwaiz Khan

EDUCATION
Ph.D Pharmacology Ziauddin University, Karachi 2011
M Phil. Pharmacology Ziauddin University, Karachi 2006
M.B.B.S. Dow Medical College, Karachi 1990
Ultrasound Course
SPI, Abdomen, Obs /Gynae MEDI- NEX, Karachi Feb- June 2017
SPI, ARDMS Toronto, Canada August 2017
SPI & Obs/gyne, ARDMS Toronto, Canada Jan 2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Professor& HOD Jinnah Medical & Dental College June 2016-Present
Professor of Pharmacology Ziauddin University, Karachi 2014 –May 2016
Ph.D. Program Coordinator Ziauddin University, Karachi 2014 – 2016
HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor Ziauddin University, Karachi 2012
Mentor M.Phil. Students Ziauddin University, Karachi 2008 – May 2016
Associate Professor, Pharmacology Ziauddin University, Karachi 2011 – 2013
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology Ziauddin Univeristy, Karachi 2007 – 2011
Lecturer, Pharmacology Ziauddin University 2001 – 2006
Medical Officer SIUT (Sindh Institute of Urology 1996 – 1998
and Transplantation), Karachi

ACADEMIC/RESEARCH WORK
Ph.D. Thesis Low density lipoprotein mutations in patients 2008 – 2011
With familial hypercholesterolemia and to
determine carotid intima media thickness
variations in these patients before and after
hypolipidemic therapy.

M. Phil. Thesis Fucidic acid and Amikacin as a substitute synergy 2003 – 2006
For Vancomycin therapy in infections produced
by Methicillin resistant staphyloccccus aureus(MRSA).

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

• -Diagnosis of fibrocystic disease of breast on ultrasound. IJAR. February. 2019. Int. J. Adv. Res. 7(2), 557-560. Article DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/8519
• -Ultrasound as a first line investigation of choice in diagnosis of acute cholicystitis. Nov 2018. Int. J. Adv. Res. 6(11), 65-69.Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/xxx.
• -Benefits of use of power lab in practical and research in pharmacology department of Medical Universities. Int. J. Adv. Res. Nov, 2018.6(11), 61-64.Article DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/7971.
• -Glycemic control with oral hypoglycemic and life style modification in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. A descriptive study. IJCR, International Journal of Current Research.Vol. 10, Issue, 07, July 2018.
• -Accuracy of Doppler ultrasonography in assessment of lower extremity peripheral arterial diseases. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2018, 9, 505-512.
• -Oral hypoglycemic , lifestyle modification and herbal medication in management of TYP2 Diabetes mellitus. J of Preventive Medicine. Feb 2018.
• -Frequency and Utility of ultrasound for diagnosis of PCOS in women population of Karachi. IJCR, Feb 2018. Vol. 10. Issue 2.
• -Benefits of CIMT in diagnosis of coronary Atherosclerosis. March 2018. Medical Research and Clinical Case Reports(MRCR). March 15, 2018.1.2 (2018); 49-52.
• -Assessment of non-alcohol fatty liver changes in obese patients on basis of ultrasound. IJCR, Nov 2017.Vol.9.Issue11.
• -Frequency of use of local and general anesthesia in molar extractions: comparison of management of pain and complications. International Journal of Advanced Research & Review. IJARR, 2 (5) 2017.pg 01-06.
• -Integrated learning and evaluation by problem based learning in undergraduate medical students. IJCR, Feb, 2017, Volume 9, Issue 2.
• -Awareness of Availability and Benefits for influenza Vaccination. International Journal of Current Research. IJCR. Jan. 2017. Vol. 9, Issue, 01, pp.45840-45842.
• -Assessment of Anxiety, Depression and Stress in Medical and Dental undergraduate students and the frequency of use of anxiolytics / antidepressants. November, 2016. IJCR. Vol 8, Issue 11.
• -Screening and management of non-alcohol fatty liver diseases in Type II diabetic patients. International Journal of Current Research (IJCR )October 2016.Vol. 8, Issue, 10, pp.39979-39983.
• -Identification of errors in and drug-drug interactions in given prescriptions in training of undergraduate medical and dental students. International Journal of Current Research (IJCR), October, 2016. Vol. 8, Issue, 10, pp.39890-39892.
• -Comparison of classical and probable heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia cases and controls. IJCRIMPH, 2012, V0l.4.No.12 Page: 1363-1372.
• -Variation of carotid-intima media thickness in hypercholesterolemia patients on atorvastatin and rosuvastatin therapy. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology. Vol.5, issue 5, May, 2012.
• -Genetic basis for diagnosis of LDL receptor gene mutations. IJCRIMPH, Vol.3 No.12, 2011,Pages:858-866.

 

NATIONAL JOURNALS

• -High incidence of Dengue Fever in Karachi and the Benefits of Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Complications and Management. PJMD. July 2020.Vol-9(3) PAKISTAN JOAL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY 2020, VOL. 9 (01)PAKISTJOURNAOMEDICIANDDENTISTRY2020, VOL. 9 (01)
• -Combination of Karachi. Direct Antiviral therapy in Hepatitis C patients, population of Pakistan. PJMD Jan 2020. Vol 9 (1) pg-5-10. ISSPISSN doi.o003AKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY 2020, VOL. 9 (01)
• -Tutorial Session in comparison to Problem-based learning in undergraduate students of Medical and Dental College. Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry 2019, Vol. 8(04) : 110-116. doi.org/10.36283/PJMD8-4/020.
• -Retinoblastoma in children. Medicare Cardiac & General hospital, JMCH, Karachi. Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry 2019; Vol 8(02):Page 10-14.P P0-14.PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY 2019, VOL. 8 (02) AN JOURNAL MEDICINE ND DIS2019, VOL. 8 (02) AKISTAN JRNAL OF MSTRY 2019, VOL. 8 (02).
• -Effects on blood glucose, glutathione and lipid profile by Murrayain experimental animal (Rabbits). PJMD. July 2015, 4(3): 20-24.
• -Curriculum based prescription writing among undergraduate medical and dental students. PJMD. July-September, 2014. Vol. 3(3): page 35- 39.
• -Single step PCR for the identification of low density lipoprotein receptor (LDL-R) gene mutations. PJMS. Vol 30, 2014.
• -Determination of site-specific carotid-intima media thickness: common carotid artery and carotid bifurcation in hypercholesterolemia patients. PJMS. Vol.29.5.2013, Page 1249-1252.
• -Comparison of carotid intima-media thickness correlated with lipid profile in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia versus controls. JCPSP, January 2011, Vol. 21(1); Pages: 30-33.
• -Two novel mutations in exons 3 & 4 of low density Lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene in He FH patients. JCPSP, July 2011, Vol. 21(7): Pages: 403-406.
• -Management of dyslipidemias (some aspects). Pakistan Journal of Cardiology, December 2009,Vol-20,No.3-4:29-37.
• -Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of clinical isolate of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association.January2007,Vol(57),No.1:Pg:2-4.
• -In vitro synergy of fusidic acid and amikacin against methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, April 2007, Vol 23 No.2:Pg- 245-248.
• -Book Chapter: Management of Hyperthyroidsm: Some new aspects.

Supervisor:

Undergraduate MBBS Students.

• -Glycemic control with oral hypoglycemic and life style modification in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. A descriptive study.
• -A cross-sectional study assessing the adherence of anti-depressive treatment and beliefs about anti-depressant medications on the outcome of treatment in patients of major depressive disorder.

ORAL / POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• Abstract (oral): International conference of pharmacology, drugs, placebo and nacebo responses. ICPHDPNR 2020.Toronto, Canada. June 18-19, 2020. High incidence of dengue fever in Karachi and the benefits of ultrasound for the diagnosis of complication and management.
• Abstract (oral): International conference of pharmacology, drugs, placebo and nacebo responses. ICPHDPNR 2020.Toronto, Canada. June 18-19, 2020. “Integrated workshop on ECG interpretation and arrhythmias management.”
• -High incidence of Dengue fever and the role of Ultrasound for Diagnosis of Complications . in Karachi. Pakistan .Poster presentation – 54th Annual Medical Symposium. Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. Karachi. Nov, 2019.
• -CCME 2019. Canadian Conference of Medical Education CCME 2019.
• -12th International Biennial Conference. Pakistan Society of Microbiology. “Next Generation of Microbial Therapeutics”. Outcome of New Direct antiviral therapy for Hepatitis C patients in Pakistani population. Samia Perwaiz Khan, Muslim Abbas, Rubina Ghani. Feb. 20-22, 2019.AUST Abbottabad-Pakistan[ Abstract /oral presentation].
• -First Symposium – Jinnah Medical & Dental College, Sohail University. Glycemic control with oral hypoglycemic and lifestyle modification in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a descriptive study.14 Feb, 2019. [Oral Presentation].
• -6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BIOMARKERS AND CLINICAL RESEARCH. TORONTO, CANADA. 31August-2September 2015.Carotid artery plaque regression in HeFH patients on Statin therapy.[Oral]
• -Montreal 2012 International Anticancer Forum, Canada, August 27-28, 2012. “Two novel mutations in exons 3 and 4 of low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia”
• -Comparative study of Local and general anesthesia in molar extractions. 22 Dec, 2016. Dow Medical College Karachi [Poster]
• -APPNA-DUHS winter meeting: .Awareness, Contagion and Vaccine of Human Influenza Virus. 22 Dec, 2016. Dow Medical College Karachi [Poster]
• -APPNA-DUHS winter meeting 2016. .Samia Perwaiz Khan1, Contemporary approaches and awareness among clinicians for Anti-microbial susceptibility testing. [ Poster]
• -FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES – Ziauddin University, Karachi; 21-23 January 2015. (Co-author. Our paper was awarded best oral presentation).“Curriculum based prescription writing among undergraduate medical and dental students”[ Got the Best oral presentation award]
• -FIRST NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ADVANCES IN HEALTH SCIENCES– Ziauddin University, Karachi; 21 – 23 January 2015(poster presentation- Co-author).“Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemiceffect of MurrayaKoeniigi Leaves In Experimental Animals”
• -International Pharmacy Conference, Ziauddin University, Karachi; 19-21 September 2014; Oral presentation; “Single step PCR for identification of LDL-R gene”[Oral]
• -3rd Symposium BUMD (Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, April 26-27, 2013. “Comparison of Carotid intima- media thickness variations in HeFH Patients on atorvastatin and rosuvastatin therapy”.[Oral]
• -International Anticancer Forum, Montreal, Canada, August 27-28, 2012. “Two novel mutations in exons 3 and 4 of low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia”
• -PAP Conference College of Physician & Surgeons, Karachi; December 17, 2011 “Comparison of carotid-intima media thickness with lipid profile in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.”.[Oral]
• -Baqai Medical University Silver Jubilee symposium, Karachi; December 13, 2011; Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of clinical isolates of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus”. [Oral]
• Pakistan Association of Pathologists (PAP) Conference, Islamabad; November 2009.

“Direct – PCR Technique without DNA extraction step as a rapid method to amplify 3, 4, 9 and 14 exons of LDLR gene using blood samples”. [Oral]

• Arab Health Conference, Dubai; January 26, 2010. “Direct detection of HBV-DNA, LDL-Rgene, Beta thalasemia major and S.Typhi without DNA extraction” (Co-author).