Dr. Muhammad Farrukh Nisar
Ph.D. (CQU, China)
Assistant Professor
Mobile: +92-345-7100555
Email: mfarrukhnisar@cuvas.edu.pk, farrukh.nisar@hotmail.com
Postal Address: Department of Physiology and Biochemistry,
Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Mission statement: To accept challenges, and work in a dynamic environment.
CURRENT STATUS: Working as Officer Incharge/Head of the Department (02.01.2023 till date), and Assistant Professor (03.12.2018 to date) at Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan. http://cuvas.edu.pk/Faculties/FBS/physialogy/faculty/farukh.htm
EDUCATIONAL BACK GROUND:
- Ph.D. [23.12.2016] Biomedical Engineering [Biochemistry and Biotechnology], Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P.R. China.
- M.Phil. Cell and Molecular Biology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Areas of Interest
- Apoptosis, Autophagy, NETosis, Ferroptosis, Senescence, ER stress in tumor cells, tumor stem cells etc.
- Screening of phytochemicals as potential anti-cancer natural drugs, small drug molecules, non-Coding RNAs (lncRNAs, microRNAs, RNAi etc.).
- Oncology/Cancer biology of the cell, tumorigenesis,
- Biochemical Pathways (Cell signalling pathways), Oxidative stress and cellular defense mechanisms through Nrf2/HO-1, cytoprotective & cell death mechanisms.
- Free Radicals Biology (ROS/RNS), and their roles in cellular signaling in various diseases, Photobiochemistry.
- Photomedicine, Photo- and Chemo-therapies to treat cancer cells, photoaging.
- Biomedical Materials for drug delivery, Phytochemistry & TCM.
EXPERIENCE: (Total University teaching/Research experience over 7 years.)
- Working as Head of Department (02.01.2023 to date) / Assistant Professor (03.12.2018 - date) Department of Physiology and Biochemistry at Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
- 1 Years working experience of the Director of Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) during 01.01.2022 to 03.01.2023.
- Worked as Assistant Professor at interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan. October, 2017 to December, 2018.
- Three and Half years of Research and Teaching Assistant experience in Biochemistry lab at College of Bio Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing (400044), China.
- One and half year experience of teaching and research in Department of Botany, University of Gujrat, Pakistan [16.09.2009 - 28.02.2011] to post graduate classes (M.Sc. & BS Hons).
- Worked as Hostel Warden/Deputy Warden [11.2009- 02.2011] at University of Gujrat, Pakistan.
- Worked as research associate in Cell and Molecular Biology Lab in QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan [2006-2008].
Trainings and Courses
Many national and international conferences of Biochemistry and molecular biology society of Pakistan, PAJBOT Society, many short professional courses relevant to biological research and use of advanced techniques, Biochemistry and bioanalytical laboratory management.
Following is a list of courses/workshops etc.
- A 1-month course on Bio Security/Food safety enhancement program, February/March 2008. Conducted at Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Awarded a certificate of active participation in 2nd Science Exhibition conducted by Jabir Bin Hayyan Chemical Society of Govt. Sadiq Egerton College, Bahawalpur during January 17-18, 2002.
- Successfully passed a 6-month Computer Certificate for learning basic and advanced applications at Bahawalpur Computer and Typing Institute, 05-01-2006 to 25.07.2006.
- Qualified a 15 days 35th Postgraduate Training Course on Nuclear and Other Advanced Techniques in Agricultural and Biological Research, held at Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Pakistan. December 04-15, 2007.
- Have been awarded a certificate of Participation in 2-days short course on "Environmental Issues and Pollution Control (EEC-1)", held on 26-27 March, 2007 at Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in collaboration with IESE (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Participated in an International Conference on Biological Resources of Pakistan: problems, success, and future perspectives, 25-27 April, 2007 at Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Got a certificate of participation in National Training Workshop/seminar on Analytical Laboratory Management from June 23 - 25, 2010. Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B&MB), Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan.
- Participated and presented 2 poster papers in International Conference of Plant Scientists [10th National Meeting of Plant Scientists] held at department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Pakistan, from April 21 - 24, 2008.
- Participated in a Socioeconomic and plant population survey conducted by WWF-Pakistan, entitled as "Baseline survey of the natural resources of Taunsa Wild Life Sanctuary, Taunsa, Kot Addu, Punjab, Pakistan, October, 2005, December 2005/January, 2006, April 2006. The pilot project was Indus For All Program.
- Participated as Invited Speaker in 1st National Conference, “Sciences for the betterment of Humanity”, 04-06 May, 2017. Title: The Oxidative Medicine: Light (UVA/Plasma) and Cell Signaling.
- Participated as organizer in 6th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials 14-16 December, 2017, Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CIIT, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Participated as organizer in 1st International Symposium on Advanced Energy Materials: Production to Storage (ISAEM, 2018) on 25th June, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), SOMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus,Lahore, Pakistan.
- Participated as organizer in 1st International Symposium on Tissue Engineering: Building Linkages (Clinicians, Industry and Researchers) on 25th September, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CUI Lahore, Pakistan.
- Invited Speaker at 1st Annual Conference December 12-13, 2018, “The Current Usage of Nanotherapeutics & Biodrugs….. Emerging Therapy for Tomorrow”, at Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. Given a Talk: Heme Oxygenase (HO): An Essential Cellular Protection Mechanism Against Ultraviolet Radiation A.
- Participated in 1st International Workshop on Biodiversity: Techniques and Tools, April 04-05, 2019, organized by Department of Zoology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Publications
- LQ Li, HY Xu, LH Qu, M Nisar, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar,, XQ Liu, K Xu. Water extracts of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and its active component emodin relieves osteoarthritis by regulating cholesterol metabolism and suppressing chondrocyte inflammation. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/HM9.00000000000000613(2), 2023, June, 2023
- LL Yao, W Liu, M Bashir, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP (Craig) Wan. Eriocitrin: A review of pharmacological effects. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 154 (2022), 18.08.2022, Impact Factor 7.419
- CP (Craig) Wan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Hua Wu. Pharmacological Activities of Natural Products through the TGF-β Signalling Pathway. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Volume 2022, Article ID 9823258, 2 pages, 11.04.2022, Impact Factor 2.629
- Waqas MY, Javid MA, Nazir MM, Niaz N, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Manzoor Z, Bhatti SA, Hameed S, Khaliq MH. Extracellular vesicles and exosomes: An Insight from physiological regulatory perspectives. J. of Physiology & Biochem. Published, doi: 10.1007/s13105-022-00877-6. 01.02.2022, Impact Factor 5.08
- Waqas MY, MA Javid, MM Nazir, A Aslamd, SA Bhatti, A Faraz, Q Akram, N Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, T Ahmed, M Asif, MH Khaliq, SH Munawar, Z Manzoor, Q Ali. A Review on Emerging Therapeutic Interventions for Corona Virus. J. Pharma. Res. International., 33(60B): 2393-2402, 26.12. 2021, Impact Factor 0.67
- S Ahmed, M Ibrahim, MZ Ahmed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, R Waheed, M Alam. Pragmatic Applications and Universality of DNA Barcoding for Substantial Organisms at Species Level: A Review to Explore a way Forward. BioMed Research International., Vol. 2022, Article ID 1846485, 19 pp. 11.01.2022, Impact Factor 3.411
- ZG Shan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, MX Li, CH zhang, CP Wan. Theaflavins chemistry and its health benefits. Oxidative Medicine and cellular longevity, Vol. 2021, Article ID 6256618, 16 pp. 18.11.2021, Impact Factor 7.31
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, TT Liu, M Wang, SD Chen, L Chang, VW Karisma, W Xu, QC Diao, M Xue, XY Tang, C Pourzand, J Yang, JL Zhong. Eriodictyol protects skin cells from UVA irradiation-induced photodamage by inhibition of the MAPK signaling pathway. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 226 (2022) 112350, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2021.112350. 30.10.2021, Impact Factor 6.814
- M Saleem, N Shazmeen, M Nazir, N Riaz, G Zengin, HM Ataullah, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Mukhtar, MI Tousif, Investigation on the Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Potential of Polygonum Plebeium R.Br: A Comprehensive Approach to Disclose New Nutraceutical and Functional Food Ingredients. Chemistry and Biodiversity, https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202100706 11.10.2021, Impact Factor 2.745
- LL Yao, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, TD Yan, CP Wan. Potential effects of Dietary Isoflavones to Drug-Induced Liver Injury. Journal Of Food Quality, Vol. 2021, ID 2870969, pp 10 20.08.2021, Impact Factor 3.2
- Y Rasmi, G Babaei, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, H Noreen, SGG Aziz. Revealed pathophysiological mechanisms of crosslinking interaction of affected. vital organs in COVID- 19. Comparative Clinical Pathology (Springer) Published 10.09.2021. Impact Factor 0.96
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Khadim, JY Chen, M. Rafiq, YL Yang, CP Wan. Pharmacological Properties and Health Benefits of Eugenol: A Comprehensive Review. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Vol. 2021, Article ID 2497354, pp 14, Published17.07.2021, Impact Factor 7.31
- GZ Wang, JL Wang, W Liu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, MA El-Esawi, CP Wan. Biological activities and chemistry of Triterpene Saponins from Medicago species: An update review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, ID: 6617916, pp. 11, Vol. 2021. 26.05.2021. Impact Factor 2.629
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar Maryam Yousaf, M Saleem, H Khalid, K Niaz, M Yaqub, MY Waqas, A Ahmed, M Abaid-Ullah, JY Chen, CY Chen, KRR Rengasamy, CP (Craig) Wan. Development of Iron Sequester Antioxidant Quercetin@ZnO Nanoparticles with Photoprotective Effects on UVA-Irradiated HaCaT Cells. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2021, Article ID 6072631, pp. 11, 26.08, 2021, Impact Factor 7.31
- Wang M., MX Lei, L Chang, Y Xing, YY Guo, C Pourzand, Jörg W. Bartsch, JY Chen, JF Luo, VW Karisma, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, X Lei, JL Zhong. Bach2 regulates autophagy to modulate UVA-induced photoaging in skin fibroblasts. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 169: 304-316, 18.04.2021, Impact Factor 8.101
- Vega WK, JL Zhong, W Wu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, MD Lloyd, C Pourzand, HW Liu. UVA-Triggered Drug Release and Photo-Protection of Skin. Frontiers Cell and Developmental Biology, 2021, 9: Article 598717. 13.01.2021, Impact Factor 6.684
- Zhong MJ, YY Wang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, J Gao, CX Bian. p75NTR and its carboxyl-terminal fragment perform contradictory roles in melanoma cell proliferation and apoptosis via modulation of NF-κB pathway. FEBS Open Bio, 11(1): 226-236, 26.11.2020, Impact Factor 2.693
- Ahmad Ud Din, M. Mazhar, M. Wasim, W. Ahmad, A. Bibi, A. Hassan, N. Ali, W. Gang, G. Qian, R. Ullah, T. Shah, M. Ullah, I. Khan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, J.B. Wu. SARS-CoV-2 Microbiome Dysbiosis Linked Disorders and Possible Probiotics Role. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 133 (2021): 110947, 11.11.2020, Impact Factor 6.529
- CY Chen, JP Huang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, WW Qi, JY Chen, CP Wan. Synthesis and antifungal activities of cinnamaldehyde derivatives against Penicillium digitatum causing citrus green mold. Journal of Food Quality, Vol. 2020, Article ID 8898692, pp. 7, 15.10.2020, Impact Factor 2.450
- Ahmed A, S Sarwar, Y Hu, MU Munir, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, F Ikram, A Asif, SU Rahman, AA Chaudhry, and Ihtasham Ur Rehman. Surface-modified polymeric nanoparticles for drug delivery to cancer cells. Expert Opinion on Drug delivery, doi.org/10.1080/17425247.2020.1822321, 09.09.2020, Impact Factor 6.648
- S Usanmaz, CP Wan, I Kahramanoglu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CY Chen, JY Chen. Light: An alternative method for physical control of postharvest rotting caused by fungi of citrus fruit. Journal of Food Quality, Vol. 2020 Article ID: 8821346 PP: 20, 02.08.2020, Impact Factor 2.450
- W Liu, GM Nan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan. Chemical Constituents and Health Benefits of Four Chinese Plum Species. Journal of Food Quality, Article ID: 8842506, PP: 17, 22.07.2020, Impact Factor 2.450
- Yao LL, SY Zhu, ZY Hu, L Chen, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan. Anti-inflammatory Constituents from Chaenomeles speciosa. Natural Products Commun., 15(3): 1-5, 03.2020, Impact Factor 0.986
- Wei L, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan. Characterization of phenolic constituents from Prunus cerasifera Ldb Leaves. Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 2020, Article ID 5976090, PP: 5 5, 01.2020, Impact Factor 2.506
- Chen SD, XY Wang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Mao Lin, Julia Li Zhong. Heme Oxygenases: Cellular Multifunctional and Protective Molecule Against UV-induced Oxidative Stress. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2019, ID 5416728, pp 17, November, 2019, Impact Factor 5.076
- Xiao H*, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar*, M Wang, WH Wang, L Chen, M Lin, W Xu, QC Diao, JL Zhong. * Co-first Authors. UVA-responsive ZnO@AKBA nano-particles provide a great potential for photoprotection. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 107(2020): 110254, 10.2019, Impact Factor 5.88
- CP Wan, YT Shen, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, WW Qi, CY Chen, JY Chen. The Antifungal Potential of carvacrol against Penicillium digitatum through 1H-NMR Based Metabolomics approach. MDPI Applied Sciences, 9(11), 2240, 30.05, 2019, Impact Factor 2.474
- TD Yan, JL Huang, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CP Wan, WF Huang. The Beneficial Roles of SIRT1 in Drug-Induced Liver Injury. Oxidative Med. Cell. Longevity, 2019, pp14, ID 8506195, 24.04, 2019, Impact Factor 4.936
- Liu L, Y Wu, CX Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M Wang, XY Hu, QC Diao, WQ Nian , EW Wang, W Xu, JL Zhong. Heme oxygenase 1 facilitates cell proliferation via the B-Raf-ERK signaling pathway in melanoma. Cell Communication and Signaling, 17(3): 12. 01. 2019, Impact Factor 5.324
- WF Huang, JW He, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, HS Li, CP Wan. Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Chaenomeles Speciosa: an edible Medicinal Chinese Mugua. Evid. Based Complim. & Alternat. Med., Volume 2018, Article ID 9591845, 10 pages, 11. 2018, Impact Factor 2.064
- Xue, F.F., S.D. Chen, Y. Liu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, C.X. Bian, L.Whittle, Q.C. Diao, L.J. YAN, M. Lin, J.L. Zhong. Phosphorylation of eIF2alpha alleviate UVA-induced cell damage via Nrf2/HO-1 signaling in skin epidermal cells. Free Radical Research, 53(11-12): 1359-1370, 29.01. 2019, Impact Factor 3.038
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Junwei He, Arsalan Ahmed, Youxin Yang, Mingxi Liand Chunpeng Wan. Chemical Components and Biological Activities of Genus Phyllanthus: A Recent Review. Molecules, 25: 2567, 10.2018, Impact Factor 3.098
- WuY, L Liu, CX Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, XY Hu, XM Jiang, Jörg W. Bartsch, MJ Zhong, QC Diao, JL Zhong. MicroRNA Let-7b inhibits keratinocytes differentiation by targeting IL-6 in psoriasis. Cell Communication and Signaling, 16(0): 58, 09.2018, Impact Factor 5.325
- LiXia Gao, Wu Yan, Chunxiang Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, ShiDa Chen, ChangMing Li, Ling Yu, Pin Ji, and Julia Li Zhong. Label-free Electrochemical Sensor to Investigate the Effect of Tocopherol on Generation of Superoxide Following UV Irradiation. Journal of Biological Engineering, 12, 09.2018, Impact Factor 5.256
- Bian CX, MJ Zhong, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Y Wu, MingyueOuyang, Jeorg W. Bartsch, Julia Li Zhong. A novel heme oxygenase-1 splice variant, 14kDa HO-1, promotes cell proliferation and increases relative telomere length. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm., 500: 429-434., 04.2018, Impact Factor 2.705
- Parveen S., N. Riaz, M. Saleem, M. Ashraf, T. Khatoon, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, and A. Jabbar. Noropacursane: A New Nortriterpenoid from the Methanolic Extract of Carissa opaca. Records of Natural Products, 12 (5): 512-517, 09.05.2018, Impact Factor 1.311
- Javed H., S. Tabassum, S. Erum, I. Murtaza, A. Muhammad, F. Amin and Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Screening and characterization of selected drugs having antibacterial potential. Pakistan J. Pharmc. Sci., 31 (3): pp, 933-939, 05.2018, Impact Factor 0.805
- Wang M, GW Shi, CX Bian, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, YY Guo, W Li, X Huang, W Xu, QC Diao, JW Bartsch, P Ji, JL Zhong. UVA irradiation enhances brusatol mediated inhibition of melanoma growth by downregulation of Nrf2-mediated antioxidant response, Oxidative Medicine And Cellular Longevity, Vol. 2018, Article ID 9742154, 15 pages, 02.2018, Impact Factor 4.936
- Y. Wu, C.X. Bian, C.L. Zhen, L. Liu, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, J. W. Bartsch, J. L. Zhong, P. Ji. hTERT mediates inhibition of epithelial-mesenchymal transition by disrupting NF-κB signaling in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma. OncoTarget, 8(49): 85492-85503, 10.2017, Impact Factor 5.168
- Parveen, S., S. Parveen, N. Riaz, M. Saleem, M. Ashraf, Qurat-ul- Ain, T. Khatoon, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A. Jabbar., A New Cyclic Terephthalate from the Methanolic Extract of Carissa opaca. Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan, 39(04): 610-613, 10.2017, Impact Factor 0.327
- Wu Y., J.L. Zhong, N. Hou, YL Sun, BT Ma, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Y. Teng, ZL Tan, KP Chen, YL Wang, X. Yang. MicroRNA Let-7b inhibits keratinocyte migration in cutaneous wound healing by targeting IGF2BP2. Experimen. Dermatol., 26(2): 116-123, 02.2017, Impact Factor 2.675
- Shiying Yang, Bin Zhou, Wei Xu, Fangfang Xue, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Chunxiang Bian, Xiao Huang, Li Yang, Yiguo Zhang, Jörg W. Bartsch, Julia Li Zhong. Nrf2- and Bach1 may play a role in the modulation of UVA-induced oxidative stress by acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) in skin keratinocytes. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 30 (1): 13-23, 02.2017, Impact Factor 2.488
- Shehla Parveen, Muhammad Saleem, NaheedRiaz, Muhammad Ashraf, Qurat-ul-Ain, Muhammad Farrukh Nisarand Abdul Jabbar. New Norterpenoids and a sphingolipid from Carissa opaca. Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 18(3): 222-231. 2016, Impact Factor 1.017
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, KSG Parsons, CX Bian and JL Zhong. UVA irradiation induced Heme Oxygenase-1: A novel phototherapy for Morphea. Photochem. and Photobiol., 91: 210-220, 2015. Impact Factor 2.68
- Zhong, JL, CM Raval, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, CX Bian, Jin Zhang, Li Yang and R.M. Tyrrell. Development of refractoriness of HO-1 induction to a second treatment to UVA radiation and the involvement of Nrf2 in human skin fibroblasts. Photochem. and Photobiol., 90: 1340-1348, 2014. Impact Factor 2.68
- IrfanUllah, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Ammad Ali Khan Jadoon and SobiaTabassum. Prevalence of Fasciola hepatica in Domesticated Cattle of District Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Asian Journal of Animal Sciences, 10 (1): 85-91, 2016, ISI
- Tabassum, S., F. Amin, S. Erum, H. Javed, F. Kazmi, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, I. Ullah, I. Murtaza and M. Ashraf. Effect of hexane and ethanol extracts of ten basil genotypes on the growth of selected bacterial strains. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 18(4): 735-740. 2016, Impact Factor 0.758
- Ahmed S., S. Ahmed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K. Hussain, A. Majeed, P.B. Ghumroo, S. Afghan, A. Shahzad, K. Nawaz and K. Ali. Isolation and characterization of a bacterial strain for aniline degradation African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(8): 1173-1179, 2010, Impact Factor 0.565.
- Saleem M., M.I. Touseef, N. Riaz, A. Jabbar, M. Hafeez, S. Ahmed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, S. Ahmad, I. Ahmad. Phytochemicals from Ipomoea carnea collected from Murree hills. J. Chemical Society of Pakistan, 33(5): 747-750, 2011, Impact Factor 1.377
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K. Hussain, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz. Analysis of Endosperm proteins and genetic diversity in Pakistani wheat varieties. Int. J. Agricul. Biol., 12(2): 261-265, 2010, Impact Factor 0.94
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A.S. Mumtaz, M. Ashraf, A. Majeed, k. Hussain, K. Nawaz. Evaluating the agro-morphological variations in Panicum antidotale in Cholista desert, Pakistan. Int. J. Agricul. Biol. 12(3): 416-420, 2010, Impact Factor 0.94
- Khalid Hussain, Abdul Majeed, Khalid Nawaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Farah Khan, Shahid Afghan, Kazim Ali. Comparative study for salt stress among seed, root stock and direct regenerated violet (Viola odorata L.) seedlings in relation to growth, ion contents and enzyme activities. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(14): 2108-2117, 2010, Impact Factor 0.565.
- K. Hussain, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz, K.H. Bhatti, S. Afghan, A. Shahazad, S.Z. Hussnian. What molecular mechanism is adapted by plants during salt stress tolerance? African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(4): 416-422, 2010. Impact Factor 0.565
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A.S. Mumtaz, M. Ashraf, A. Majeed, K. Hussain, S. Ismail and K. Nawaz. Genetic variations among populations of Blue panic grass (Panicum antidotale Retz.) in Choistan desert. World Applied Science Journal, 9(7): 726-733. 2010, ISI Thomson Reuters
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, S. Irum, Y. Akhtar, A. Majeed, S. Ismail, F. Lin. AFLP based analysis of genetic diversity in Buffle grass. World Appl. Sci. J., 10(5): 560-567, 2010. ISI
- Hussain K., M. Hussain, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, S. Afghan. Morphological responses of Scurf Pea (Psoralea corylifolia L.) to indole acetic acid (IAA) and nitrogen (N). World Appl. Sci. J., 8(10): 1220-1225, 2010, ISI
- Khatoon T., K. Hussain, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz and Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Morphological variations in maize (Zea mays L.) under different levels of NaCl at germination stage. World Applied Science Journal, 8(10): 1294-1297, 2010, ISI
- Hussain K., M. Hussain, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, S. Afghan. Morphological responses of Chaksu (Cassia absus L.) to different concentrations of Indole Acetic Acid . Amer.Eur. J. Agr. Environ. Sci., 7(3): 255-258, 2010, ISI Thomson Reuters
- Abbas A., M. Farooq, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, S. Rafiqui, T. Komal, S. Naeem. Effect of boiling on mineral contents in rice. World Applied Science Journal, 10(9): 1038-1041, 2010, ISI
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, F. Jaleel, M. Waseem, S. Ismail, M. Arfan. Composition of understory vegetation in tree species of Cholistan desert, Pakistan. J. Ecol. Natural Environments, 5(10): 278-284, 2013, ISI
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, S. Ismail, M. Arshad, A. Majeed, M. Arfan. Ethanomedicinal flora of District Mandi Bahaudin, Pakistan. Mid. East J. Sci. Research, 9 (2): 233-238, 2011, ISI
- Maryam Arshad, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Abdul Majeed, Sajil Ismail and Mushtaq Ahmad. Ethanomedicinal flora in District Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan-I, Mid. East J. Sci. Research, 9 (2): 209-214. 2011, ISI
- Hussain K., K. Nawaz, A.Majeed, U. Ilyas,F. Lin, K.A., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Role of exogenous salicylic acid applications for salt tolerance in violet. Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, 27(2): 171-175. 2011, ISI
- Hussain K., A. Majeed, K. Nawaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Changes in Morphological Attributes of Maize (Zea mays L.) Under NaCl Salinity. Amer. Eur. J. Agr. Env. Sci., 8(2): 230-232, 2010, ISI
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, F. Jaleel, Y Toor, S. Ismail, M. Arfan,S.Haider,R. Bashir. Composition of Understory vegetation in major shrub species of Cholistan Desert. World Applied Science Journal, 28(5): 629-635, 2013, Impact Factor 0.235
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, F. Jaleel, M. Waseem, S. Ismail, Y. Toor, S.M. Haider, JL Zhong. Ethanomedicinal flora in district Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Cur. Res. J. Bio. Sci., 6(5): 183-190, 2014, ISI
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, F. Jaleel, SM. Haider, Y. Toor, S. Ismail, M. Arfan, M. Azeem. Exploration of Ethno-Medicinal Plants and Their Ritual Uses on Bahawalnagar, Pakistan. Mid. East J. Sci. Research, 21(9): 1466-1471, 2014, ISI
- Rasheed H., F. Jaleel, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Analyzing the Status of Heavy Metals in Irrigation Water in Suburban Areas of Bahawalpur City, Pakistan. Amer. Eur. J. Agr. Env. Sci., 14(8): 732-738, 2014, ISI
- Rasheed H., K. Mehmood, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, F. Jaleel. Comparative Study on Heavy Metal Contents in Sub-urban Agricultural FieldsIrrigated with Sewage and Canal Water of Bahawalpur City, Pakistan. Mid. East J. Sci. Research, 22 (1): 26-32, 2014, ISI
- Hussain K., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A. Majeed, K. Nawaz, K.H. Bhatti. Ethanomedicinal survey for important plants of Jalalpur Jattan, District Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. Ethanobotanical Leaflets, 14: 807-825, 2010, ISI
- Majeed A., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K. Hussain. Ionic burdens in Agrostisstolonifera under salt stress, Life Sc. Int. Journal, 4(1): 1343-1348, 2010
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A. Majeed, M. Arshad, Y. Sohail, R. Bashir, K. Hussain. Morpho-anatomical adaptability potential of Lasiurusscindics. Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2(1): 22-26, 2010
- Sohail Y., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, A. Majeed, M. Arshad, S. Ismail. Morphological diversity in germplasm of Panicum antidotale Retz. Asian J. Agr. Sciences, 2(1): 38-41. 2010
- Sajil Ismail and Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Ethanomedicinal survey for important plants of District Lodhran, Punjab, Pakistan. The Biol, 1(3): 52-58. 2010
- Shahzad I., K. Hussain, K. Nawaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K.H. Bhatti. Algae as an alternative and renewable resource for biofuel production. The Biol, 1(1): 16-23. 2010
- Majeed A., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K. Hussain. Effect of saline culture on the concentration of Na+, K+, and Cl- in Agrostisstolonifera. Cur. Res. J. Biological Sci., 2(1): 76-82. 2010
- Hussain K., A. Majeed, K. Nawaz, K.H.Bhatti, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Effect of different levels of salinity on growth and ion contents of black seeds (Nigella sativa L.). Cur. Res. J. Biological Sci., 1(3): 135-138. 2009
- Hussain K., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, K. Nawaz, A. Majeed, K.H.Bhatti. Morphological traits vs. genetic diversity: Reliable basis for sugarcane varieties identification. The Biol, 1(2): 41-43, 2010.
- MeiYin Wan; YaDan Ding; Yue Liu; Muhammad Farrukh Nisar; Mao Lin; Julia Li Zhong. Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) Mediated HO-1 Expression Protect Mouse Cutaneous Tissue Against Thermal Injury. Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, Submitted, 03.08.2022, Impact Factor 2.834
- Chen Shi Da, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar et al., Apigenin mediated ER stress signaling regulates HO-1 expression to elicit anti-cancer effects on melanoma cells. Oxidative Medicine and cellular longevity, Submitted, 03.08.2022, Impact Factor 6.543
- Qurat ul Ain Babar, Ayesha, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. How ferroptosis modulates neurodegenerative diseases and role of UVA phototherapy and antioxidants. Redox Biology, Submitted, 25.01.2023, Impact Factor 11.435
DISTINCTIONS:
- Awarded with 1st Position in the poster competition for presenting poster entitled, “The biomedical application of phytochemicals as de-ironization inducers (DII) in medicated skin care products” at First International Conference on General Chemistry 10th-11th February 2022, organized by Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Awarded with 2nd Position in poster competition for presenting poster entitled, “Development of artificial skin for second degree burn wounds using chia seeds gel” in 2nd Two-Day National Training Workshop on “Bioassays for the exploration of Bioactives” during 25-26th October, 2021, conducted by Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
- Awarded with 1st Position in the poster competition for presenting porter entitled, “Development of novel biomedical material using Chia seed gel combined with plant extracts for antibacterial, wound healing and drug delivery. Presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.
- Awarded with 3rd Position in the poster competition for presenting poster entitled, Ultraviolet radiation A: Modulation of oxidative stress responsive Nrf2/HO1 pathway to combat CoVID-19. Poster presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.
- Awarded with Chinese Government Scholarship for the Ph.D. study during 09.2013 to 12.2016, at College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China. Availed an exchange program of University of Bath, UK, with Chongqing University, China.
- Silver Medal in M.Sc. university exam [2005], in Islamia University annual examination, 2005. Merit Certificate awarded by IUB at 2nd Convocation in 2009. Certificate No. 1089, issued on 10.03.2006.
- Awarded Best Student Certificate in Govt. Sadiq Egerton College at the eve of 125th Anniversary, 2010.
- A certificate of performance for securing2nd position in the university exam, and SE College at the eve of 125th Anniversary 2010 of Govt. Sadiq Egerton College, Bahawalpur, 2010.
- Participated in 2nd National Youth Convention, held at Jinnah Convention Center Islamabad, 18-19 July 2005, from Bahawalpur district.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
Fluent in all modules of English (Native Level, British phonetics)SKILLS:
Techniques being used in Biochemistry (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, and biorheology) labs viz.,- Western Blotting (Immunoblotting)
- qRT-PCR
- semi qRT-PCR
- cDNA PCR
- Cell Culture techniques
- ELISA
- Flow cytometry (Apoptosis, Cell cycle assay, Autophagy, ROS)
- Colony Formation assay
- Zymography (Gelatin and Casein)
- Gel electrophoresis
- UVA/UVB/UV/CAP irradiations
- ROS (Reactive Oxygen species) Detection Assays.
- Cell Damage Analysis assays (MDA/LDH/SOD)
- Cell Viability/Cytotoxicity Assays
- Transfection of target genes and Gene Silencing
- Protein and RNA extraction & quantification assays
- Immunofluorescence assay
- Cell migration assay
- Preparation of routine lab consumables/reagents/media etc.
- Centrifugation
- Xenograft assays in animal models.
- Treatment/handling of animal model.
- Preparation of biomedical materials and characterization.
Expert in scientific writings, project designing and management, Proficient in computer and basic applications & different programs being used in biochemical research. Excellent in verbal communication.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Completed: HEC- Start-up research grant program approved on 09.01.2018.
Title: The Protective Effects of Encapsulated Quercetin@ZnO Against UVA-induced Photodamage in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes (HEK) by Activation of eIF2α Phosphorylation. Grant approved: 478,098.00 PKR. (Award Letter No. 21-1819/SRGP/R&D/HEC/2018).
STUDENTS SUPERVISED Co-supervised one MS student under research visitor program of IRCBM, CUI Lahore Campus. The student worked on preparation and characterization of the basic materials for the anti-aging skin creams; prepared various sized drug loaded ZnO nanoparticles. Further, conducted the cell studies for these drug loaded ZnO NPs
CONFERENCES/SHORT COURSES :
Many national and international conferences of Biochemistry and molecular biology society of Pakistan, PAJBOT Society, many short professional courses relevant to biological research and use of advanced techniques, Biochemistry and bioanalytical laboratory management.Following is a list of courses/workshops etc.
- Attended a One Week Training Workshop on “Data Analysis with R”, conducted by ORIC Office, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan, from 17-07-2023 to 21-07-2023.
- Keynote Speaker at 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RECENT INNOVATIONS IN PLANT SCIENCES AND NATURAL PRODUCTS & 3RD NATURAL PRODUCTS EXHIBITION. Held on 16th – 17th February, 2023, organized by Department of Botany, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Attended two days International Conference on An International Multidisciplinary Conference on Innovations in Biochemistry, Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacology” as an organizer at department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan, from 06-02-2023 to 07-02-2023.
- Outstanding Researcher Award, Presented by Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 17.10.2022.
- Participated to present an Oral Presentation in 1st International Conference (Online) on Recent Approaches in Plant Sciences (RAPS-2022) on 30-31st March, 2022. This conference was organized by the Department of Botany University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan. Title of the oral presentation: Phytochemicals as pharmacological regulators of transcription factor Nrf2 and its downstream pathways to provide protection in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
- Successfully organized a One Day Training on "Key Performance Indicators and HEC Policy on ORIC-2021, on 08.02.2022, as Director ORIC, CUVAS, Bahawalpur.
- Attended as Guest Participant in a One Day Workshop on Hands-on Training Workshop in Clinical Electrocardiography (TWCE 2022), on January 1st, 2022. Organized by, The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (www.iub.edu.pk), Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan.
- Attended as Invited Speaker at International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN) organized by Women University Multan, Multan, Pakistan, during 24-26th November, 2021.
- Attended 2nd Two-Day National Workshop on “Bioassays for Exploration of Bioactives”, conducted on 25-26th October, 2021, organized by the Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. (www.uaf.edu.pk)
- Participated in a “2 Days Workshop on Conducting Clinical Trials in Pakistan Challenges and Opportunities”, conducted by Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CUI Lahore, Pakistan. September 27-28th, 2021, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Successfully passed five days training workshop on The BioRisk Management (BRM) Basic Training Course organized by the Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 22-26 June, 2021.
- Given an Oral Presentation in Fourth International Conference on Biosciences (ICBS-2021), on 15th June, 2021, organized by the Biological Society of Pakistan in collaboration with the Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
- Attended a three days international workshop on "Nano-medicine Development and Challenges” at COMSTECH, Islamabad during March 15-17, 2021.
- Attended and successfully completed “Faculty orientation training program”, organized by Punjab Higher Education (PHEC) department, held during November 2-6, 2020.
- Participated and presented a poster at, 2nd International Pharmacy Conference & Exhibition (IPCE 2020 - IUB). New Paradigms of Pharmacy Education & Practice in Pakistan, February 20-21, 2020. PP. 120-121.
- Participated to successful completion of a “One day Hands on Training workshop Biorisk Management in Biological Labs”, organized by Department of Microbiology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, in collaboration with Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), Punjab, Pakistan. December, 20th, 2019.
- Participated and presented an oral talk (Photomedicine: Ultraviolet radiation A and Heme Oxygenase (HO) system) during 1st International Conference on Recent Updates in Biotechnology 2019 (ICRUB-2019) organized by Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan. October, 16-18th, 2019.
- Participated in a One Day Symposium on Nanomedicine: Current Scenario & Future Perspectives, held on 06.08.2019 in Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Participated in 1st International Workshop on Biodiversity: Techniques and Tools, April 04-05, 2019, organized by Department of Zoology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
- Invited Speaker at 1st Annual Conference December 12-13, 2018, “The Current Usage of Nanotherapeutics & Biodrugs….. Emerging Therapy for Tomorrow”, at Department of Biological Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. Given a Talk: Heme Oxygenase (HO): An Essential Cellular Protection Mechanism Against Ultraviolet Radiation A.
- Participated as organizer in 1st International Symposium on Tissue Engineering: Building Linkages (Clinicians, Industry and Researchers) on 25th September, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CUI Lahore, Pakistan.
- Participated as organizer in 1st International Symposium on Advanced Energy Materials: Production to Storage (ISAEM, 2018) on 25th June, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), SOMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Participated as organizer in 6th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials 14-16 December, 2017, Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CIIT, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Participated as Invited Speaker in 1st National Conference, “Sciences for the betterment of Humanity”, 04-06 May, 2017. Title: The Oxidative Medicine: Light (UVA/Plasma) and Cell Signaling.
- Participated in a Socioeconomic and plant population survey conducted by WWF-Pakistan, entitled as "Baseline survey of the natural resources of Taunsa Wild Life Sanctuary, Taunsa, Kot Addu, Punjab, Pakistan, October, 2005, December 2005/January, 2006, April 2006. The pilot project was Indus for All Program.
- Participated and presented 2 poster papers in International Conference of Plant Scientists [10th National Meeting of Plant Scientists] held at department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Pakistan, from April 21 - 24, 2008.
- Got a certificate of participation in National Training Workshop/seminar on Analytical Laboratory Management from June 23 - 25, 2010. Organized by Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B&MB), Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan.
- Participated in an International Conference on Biological Resources of Pakistan: problems, success, and future perspectives, 25-27 April, 2007 at Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
- Have been awarded a certificate of Participation in 2-days short course on "Environmental Issues and Pollution Control (EEC-1)", held on 26-27 March, 2007 at Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in collaboration with IESE (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Qualified a 15 days 35th Postgraduate Training Course on Nuclear and Other Advanced Techniques in Agricultural and Biological Research, held at Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad, Pakistan. December 04-15, 2007.
- Successfully passed a 6-month Computer Certificate for learning basic and advanced applications at Bahawalpur Computer and Typing Institute, 05-01-2006 to 25.07.2006.
- Awarded a certificate of active participation in 2nd Science Exhibition conducted by Jabir Bin Hayyan Chemical Society of Govt. Sadiq Egerton College, Bahawalpur during January 17-18, 2002.
- A 1-month course on Bio Security/Food safety enhancement program, February/March 2008. Conducted at Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
POSTERS/CONFERNCE PROCEEDINGS
- Riaz, N., I. Touseef, M. Hafeez, A. Jabbar, S. Ahmad, M. Saleem and Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Phytochemicals From Ipomoea carnea Collected From Murree Hills. Poster presented at 12th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry. 22-25 Nov., 2010.
- Zhong, MJ, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, SD Chen, RM Tyrrell, JL Zhong, 2017. UVA irradiation releases antioxidants for photoprotection. In 17th Congress of the European Society for Photobiology to be Held on September 04-08, 2017, Abstract No. 1175. Pisa, Italy.
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, The Oxidative Medicine: Light (UVA/Plasma) and Cell Signaling. In 1st National Conference, “Sciences for the betterment of Humanity”, 04-06 May, 2017, Government Sadiq Woman College University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
- Amina Rauf, Arsalan Ahmed, Naima Amin, Naeem Akhtar, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Anila Asif. Making Photothermal Gold Nanoparticles Biocompatible and Stimuli Responsive by Encapsulation in Chitosan/Poly Acrylic Acid Nanocarrier. Presented at 1st International Symposium on Tissue Engineering: Building Linkages (Clinicians, Industry and Researchers) on 25th September, 2018 at Interdisciplinary Research Center in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), CUI Lahore, Pakistan.
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Haseeb Khaliq, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Zahid Manzoor, Nasir Niaz, and Muhammad Rafiq. Photomedicine: Ultraviolet radiation A and Heme Oxygenase (HO) system. 1st International Conference on Recent Updates in Biotechnology, 16-18 October, 2019 (ICRUB-2019). Abstract No. ICRUB-00205. Organized by Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Zahid Manzoor, Haseeb Khaliq, Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, and Kamal Niaz. Development of novel biomaterial using Chia seed gel with plant extracts for wound healing therapy and drug delivery. A poster at, 2nd International Pharmacy Conference & Exhibition (IPCE 2020 - IUB). New Paradigms of Pharmacy Education & Practice in Pakistan, February 20-21, 2020. PP. 120-121.
- H. Noreen, M. Aslam, S. Hassan, M. Bashir, N. Niaz, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Development of novel biomedical material using Chia seed gel combined with plant extracts for antibacterial, wound healing and drug delivery. Poster presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.
- Mariam Bashir, Saba Hassan, Hina Noreen, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Ultraviolet radiation A: Modulation of oxidative stress responsive Nrf2/HO1 pathway to combat CoVID-19. Poster presented in Poster Presentation Competition on One World One Health Day, organized by One Health Club, CUVAS, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. 03.11.2020.
- Mariam Bashir, Misbah Aslam, Muhammad Sajid, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Development of artificial skin for second degree burn wounds using chia seeds gel. A poster presented at the 2nd Two-Day National Training Workshop on “Bioassays for the exploration of Bioactives” during 25-26th October, 2021, conducted by Department of Biochemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
- Sabba Hassan, H Noreen, AI Aqib, MY Waqas, Qurat ul Ain, M Bashir, MA Qureshi, M Jan, M Rafiq, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Study of the Antioxidants, antimicrobial, and cytotoxicity potential of Vernonia cinerascens. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-36, pp 78.
- MA Qureshi, AI Aqib, Qurat ul Ain, M Bashir, H Noreen, S Hassan, M Rafiq, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Antimicrobial potential of Leptadenia pyrotechnica against various pathogenic bacterial and fungal strains. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-22, pp 64.
- Mariam Nisar, F Mazhar, A Javed, M Rizwan, H Khaliq, M Sajid, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. The introduction of natural de-ironization inducers (DII) technology in the medicated skin care products. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-32, pp 74.
- Qurat ul Ain, H Noreen, M Nisar, S Hassan, M Bashir, MY Waqas, M Rafiq, M Sajid, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Ultraviolet Radiations A (UVA) mediated oxidative stress modulates microRNAs expression and involvement of Nrf2/HO-1 pathway in increasing telomere length. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-34, pp 76.
- Q Babar, H Noreen, M Nisar, A Javed, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. Nano-encapsulation of Phenolic Compounds Coupled with UVA Light Exposure May Induce the Activation of Nrf2 Antioxidant Pathway in Melanoma. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# P-IIBN-33, pp 75.
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Photo-medicine: UVA, Cell signalling and therapeutics. International Conference on Interdisciplinary Innovation and Invention in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IIBN)-2021, Women University, Multan, Pakistan. November, 24-26.11.2021. Abstract ID# O-IIBN-26, pp 34.
BOOK CHAPTERS
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Chunpeng Wan, Zahid Manzoor, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Kamal Niaz, Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz. Glycosidic derivatives of flavonoids, A Book Chapter, Elsevier Book Series (Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis). Accepted in a book being published by Elsevier, 01.09.2019.
- Mohammed Bule, Fazlullah Khan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Kamal Niaz. Tannins (Hydrolysable Tannins, Condensed Tannins, Phlorotannins, Flavono-Ellagitannins). A Book Chapter, Elsevier Book Series (Recent Advances in Natural Products Analysis). Accepted in a book being published by Elsevier. 01.09.2019.
- Siddique F., Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, M. Manzoor, F. Hussain, M. Saeed, K. Rahim, A. Javaid. Chapter Name: Genomic Organization of SARS-CoV-2: Book series title: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment; Volume 1; A Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A perspective of new Scenario; Bentham Science Publishers, 2021. (In Press)
- Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Ahmad Uddin, Kamal Niaz, F. Siddiq, Chunpeng Wan, Julia Li Zhong. Chapter Name: Photomedicine (Ultraviolet radiations A): Modulation of Nitric Oxide (NO) production to combat CoVID-19: Book series title: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment; Volume 1; A Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A perspective of new Scenario; Bentham Science Publishers, 2021. (In Press)
- Zahid Manzoor, Shaukat Hussain Munawar, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Muhammad Mazhar Munir. Computational Methods for COVID-19 Treatment: Book series title: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment; Volume 1; A Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A perspective of new Scenario; Bentham Science Publishers, 2021. (In Press).
- Amir Javed, Sania Shaheen, Asif Ali, Safia Sana, Muhammad Rafiq, Muhammad Yasir Waqas, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar. non-coding RNAs: recent advancements in the development and biochemistry as novel anti-tumor drug molecules. Current Studies in Health and Life Sciences 2023. (In Press)
EDITORSHIP (Books/Journals) (Only current are mentioned)
- Editing a book entitled, “Book Series Title: Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Perspective of New Scenario, Volume I: COVID-19: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment (In Press), Volume III in submitted. Bentham Science Publishers, UK. https://benthambooks.com/future-series-by-subject/medical-sciences/sub-category/anti-infectives-and-infectious-diseases/
- Editing a book entitled, “Book Series Title: Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Perspective of New Scenario, Volume II: COVID-19: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment (In Press), Bentham Science Publishers, UK. https://benthambooks.com/future-series-by-subject/medical-sciences/sub-category/anti-infectives-and-infectious-diseases/
- Guest Editor, editing a special issue “Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking for Drug Discovery” for Biomed Research International. Impact Factor 3.411. Open to call for papers. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/si/646349/
- Guest Editor, editing a special issue “Isoflavonoid on cancer and liver injury therapeutics” for Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark. Impact Factor 4.009. Open to call for papers. https://www.fbscience.com/editors/special-issue/1382173333747363841
- Previously successfully edited a special issue as Guest Editor for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM). Title of special issue: The pharmacological activities of phytochemicals involving TGF-β signaling pathway. Call for paper is closed. Impact Factor: 2.650 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/si/140202/
- Editing a special issue as Guest Editor for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM). Title of special issue: Regulation of Redox Signaling in Tumor Immunology, and the Role of Antioxidants. Call for paper is closed, 09-12-2022. Impact Factor: 2.650 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/si/105359/
- Edited a special issue as Guest Editor for Frontiers in Pharmacology (Impact Factor 5.98) & Frontiers in Oncology (Impact Factor 6.2). Frontiers Publishers. Call for Papers is closed 01-10.2022. https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/38863/immuno-oncological-challenges-and-chemoresistance-probiotics-as-a-new-strategic-tool
- Guest Editor, Current Gene Therapy, Bentham Science Publishers, UK, Impact Factor 4.56. Call for Papers is open
- Guest Editor, Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening, Bentham Science Publishers, UK, Impact Factor 1.8. Call for Papers is open
- Editing a book entitled, “Book Series Title: Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Perspective of New Scenario, Volume I: COVID-19: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment (In Press), Volume III in submitted. Bentham Science Publishers, UK. https://benthambooks.com/future-series-by-subject/medical-sciences/sub-category/anti-infectives-and-infectious-diseases/
- Editing a book entitled, “Book Series Title: Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19): A Perspective of New Scenario, Volume II: COVID-19: Epidemiology, Biochemistry, Diagnostics and Treatment (In Press), Bentham Science Publishers, UK. https://benthambooks.com/future-series-by-subject/medical-sciences/sub-category/anti-infectives-and-infectious-diseases/
- Guest Editor, editing a special issue “Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking for Drug Discovery” for Biomed Research International. Impact Factor 3.411. Open to call for papers. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/si/646349/
- Guest Editor, editing a special issue “Isoflavonoid on cancer and liver injury therapeutics” for Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark. Impact Factor 4.009. Open to call for papers. https://www.fbscience.com/editors/special-issue/1382173333747363841
- Previously successfully edited a special issue as Guest Editor for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM). Title of special issue: The pharmacological activities of phytochemicals involving TGF-β signaling pathway. Call for paper is closed. Impact Factor: 2.650 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/si/140202/
- Editing a special issue as Guest Editor for Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM). Title of special issue: Regulation of Redox Signaling in Tumor Immunology, and the Role of Antioxidants. Call for paper is closed, 09-12-2022. Impact Factor: 2.650 https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/si/105359/
- Edited a special issue as Guest Editor for Frontiers in Pharmacology (Impact Factor 5.98) & Frontiers in Oncology (Impact Factor 6.2). Frontiers Publishers. Call for Papers is closed 01-10.2022. https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/38863/immuno-oncological-challenges-and-chemoresistance-probiotics-as-a-new-strategic-tool
- Guest Editor, Current Gene Therapy, Bentham Science Publishers, UK, Impact Factor 4.56. Call for Papers is open
- Guest Editor, Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening, Bentham Science Publishers, UK, Impact Factor 1.8. Call for Papers is open