Introduction
University of Health Sciences, Lahore (UHS) Offices of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORICs) have been introduced to support and organize research and commercialization activities at university.
UHS ORIC Mission:
University of Health Sciences, Lahore (UHS) into becoming centers of innovation, high impact applied research, and entrepreneurship.
UHS ORIC Vision:
The Office vision is to enable and lead Pakistan's transformation to a knowledge-based economy dependent upon innovation and entrepreneurship.
"Making University of Health Sciences, Lahore a powerhouse of high growth innovation"
UHS ORIC Objectives:
- Enhance research quality, relevance, and competitiveness, and promote innovation and commercialization at HEIs.
- Support university-based research through strategic planning, streamlining of internal process, establishing and monitoring of standards, mobilizing resources for research, publicizing research achievements, identification of synergies, and development of relationships with key external partners.
Directorate Organogram of Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC)
Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization )
- Head
- Director of Oral Biology,UHS
Prof. Dr. Sarah Ghafoor
Director/Head of ORIC
- Assistant Professor
- Institute of Allied Sciences ,UHS
Dr. Shah jahan
Managers
Research Management
- Lecturer
- Department of Medical Education ,UHS
Mr. Syed Mohsin Raza Bukhari
Manager Innovation, Commercialization and industrial linkage secretery
- Assistant Professor
- Department of Anatomy
- University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Dr. Asma Sajjad Khawaja
ORIC Steering Committee (ORIC-SC)
- Vice Chancellor
- University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Ahsan Waheed Rathore
Chairperson
- CEO Don Valley Pharmaceutical Founding President,
- Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lahore.
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram
Co-Chairperson
- Pro Vice Chancllor
- University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Nadia Naseem
Member
- University of Health Sciences, Lahore
Treasurer
Member
- Director Research and Development
- University of Health Sciences,Lahore
Prof. Dr. Sidrah Saleem
Member
- Quality Enhacement Cell
- University of Health Sciences,Lahore
Director
Member
- Director Medical Education and International Linkages
- University of Health Sciences,Lahore
Lt. Col.(R) Dr. Khalid Rahim Khan TI(M)
Member
- Director and Deputy Cheif Executive,
- Indus Sugar Mills
Ms. Masoom Zehra
Member
- Lecturer
- Department of Medical Education ,UHS
Mr. Syed Mohsin Raza Bukhari
Secratory
Job Placement Center & Career Counselling
DEPARTMENT WISE PROJECT DETAILS
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DEPARTMENT |
FUNDING AGENCY |
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR |
TITLE |
FUND |
STATUS |
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1. Allied Health Sciences |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC NRPU-8619 (2018-2021) |
Dr. Asim Pervaiz |
Pre-clinical & clinical evaluation of a candidate drug for metastatic breast cancer |
Rs. 4,712.757 |
Completed |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC (2011) |
Dr. Saba Khaliq |
Expression analysis of Interleukin-28 (IL-28) and interferon stimulating genes (ISGs) in Pakistani HCV patients with and without interferon therapy |
Rs. 500,000/- |
Completed |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC NRPU-8530 (2019-2022) |
Dr. Saba Khaliq |
Association of adipokines, FGF23 and their genetic variants with bone mineral density in postmenopausal women |
Rs. 2,123,876/- |
Completed |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC |
Dr. Saba Khaliq |
A study of genetic variations in cytokines and TLRs genes and their expression level in association with dengue pathogenesis. |
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Completed |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC (2011) |
Dr. Shah Jahan |
Gene expression analysis of cellular genes involved in apoptosis and steatosis of HCV patients of Genotype 1a and 3a |
Rs. 500,000/- |
Completed |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC NRPU-8557 (2020-2023) |
Dr. Shah Jahan |
Molecular characterization of Colistin & klebsiella Pneumoniae carbapenemases bacterial resistance isolated from Hospital and Poultry industry and in vitro efficacy of Silver Nanoparticals against these multidrug resistance organisms |
Rs. 1,538,274/- |
Completed |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC-NRPU- 3742 (2015-2020) |
PI Dr. Shah Jahan, Co-PI Dr. Sidrah Saleem |
Molecular characterization of new Delhi Metallo-β-acamase (NDM) producing microorganisms and efficacy of Manuka honey against NDM positive strains in mouse model. |
Rs.1,107,401/- |
Completed |
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Allied Health Sciences |
HEC |
PI Dr. Shah Jahan, Co-PI- Prof. Dr. Sidrah Saleem |
Microbiological and molecular characterization of plasmid mediated colistin resistance in Gram negative rods isolated from human and animals |
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Completed |
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2. Anatomy |
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Anatomy |
HEC NRPU#954 (2007) 24 months |
Dr. Muhammad Tahir |
Histological Evaluation of the role of BCG in chemically induced carcinoma in Rat’s mammary glands |
Rs. 470,500/- |
Completed |
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Anatomy |
PSF-518 (2022-2023) |
Dr. Uruj Zehra |
Calcification in the Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Discs and its relationship with Vertebral Endplate changes on MRI |
Rs. 995,800 |
Completed |
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Anatomy |
HEC SRGP-332 (2021-2023) |
Dr. Bushra Rauf |
Next Generation based whole exome sequencing method to identify molecular determinants of autosomal recessive developmental disorders |
Rs. 909,950/- |
Completed |
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Anatomy |
HEC SRGP-333 (2021-2023) |
Dr. Bushra Irum |
Exploration of genetic spectrum of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease by high throughput sequencing in Pakistani population |
Rs. 909,550 |
Completed |
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3. Biochemistry |
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Biochemistry |
SRGP#2404 (2021) |
Dr. Aisha (PI), Dr. Farhat Bano (Co-PI) |
‘Genetic profiling of RAD50 in breast cancer patients from Pakistan’ |
Rs. 49409/- |
Completed |
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Biochemistry |
HEC # 423 2016 |
Dr. Farhat Bano |
Efficacy of Sovaldi (Sofosbuvir)-newly introduced drug for the treatment of Hepatitis C in Pakistani population” |
Rs. 500,000/- |
Completed |
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4. Forensic Medicine/ Medical Jurisprudence |
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Forensic Medicine |
HEC/ SRGP- 2614 |
Dr. Saba Manzoor / Dr. Allah Rakha |
Cell death protein (PTEN and FasL) as investigation markers for early postmortem interval |
Rs. 449,200 |
Completed |
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Forensic Medicine |
HEC-SRGP 2615 |
Dr. Sadaqat Ijaz / Dr. Allah Rakha |
Characterization of human cleft lip & palate (IRF6) gene as potential forensic phenotypic marker |
Rs. 442,050/- |
Completed |
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Forensic Medicine |
British Council |
Dr. Allah Rakha |
Solid textile waste materials degradation by using nanomaterials/Textile solid waste chemical recycling via hydro-catalytic route, |
Rs. 1,289,959 |
Completed |
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Forensic Medicine |
HEC-NRPU |
Dr. Allah Rakha |
RM Y STRs (13); A novel tool for differentiation of male relatives and paternal lineages in Forensic DNA Typing. |
Rs.1,289,959/- |
Completed |
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5. Haematology |
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Haematology |
NRPU project #2089 |
Prof. Dr. Shahida Mohsin |
Resistance to antiplatelet Therapy in Patients of Ischemic heart Disease |
Rs.745,279/- |
Completed |
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Haematology |
HEC NRPU#2093 (2015-16) |
Prof. Dr. Shagufta Khaliq (PI)/Prof. Dr. Shahida Mohsin |
Genotype/Phenotype association in von-Willebrand disease in Pakistani patients |
Rs.2,852,599/- |
Completed |
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6. Histopathology and Morbid Anatomy |
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Histopathology & Morbid Anatomy |
HEC NRPU-8995 (2019-2022) |
Dr. Rabia Anjum (PI) |
Screening and molecular characterization of viral infections as determinant of oral cancer in local population |
Rs. 5,485,401/- |
Completed |
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7. Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
HEC (2013-2015) |
Prof. Dr. Shagufta Khaliq (PI) |
Analysis of Genetic Factors Contributing to Urolithiasis in the Pakistani Population |
Rs. 6,084,912/- |
Completed |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
HEC (2016-18) |
Prof. Dr. Shagufta Khaliq (PI) |
Clinical and Molecular Genetic Studies in Pakistani patients with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia |
Rs. 2,000,000 |
Completed |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
HEC-Peridot (2020-2023) |
Prof. Dr. Shagufta Khaliq (PI) |
Functional analysis of Glanzmann Thrombasthenia: a genetic and epigenetic perspective |
Rs. 1,350,000/- |
Completed |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
HEC NRPU-20- 3888 (2016-2019) |
Prof. Dr. Shagufta Khaliq (PI)/ Dr. Asif Naveed PhD from this project |
An approach towards characterization of Glanzmann Thrombasthenia causing mutation using molecular & in- silico techniques |
Rs. 685,365 |
Completed |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
HEC (2018-2021) |
Prof. Saqib Mahmood (PI) |
Molecular Genetics and Biochemical Studies in Familial Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) |
RS. 5000,000/- |
Completed |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
HEC (2013-2016) |
Prof. Saqib Mahmood (PI) |
Inflammation in Stroke: Curriculum of Cytokines (TNF-Alpha & IL-10) and Homocystine in Clinical Stroke” |
Rs. 1,700,000/- |
Completed |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
HEC (2012-2015) |
Prof. Saqib Mahmood (PI) |
Molecular Genetic Study in Pakistani Families with Schizophrenia |
Rs. 2,900,000/- |
Completed |
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Human Genetics and Molecular Biology |
PSF (2012-2015) |
Prof. Saqib Mahmood (PI) |
Molecular Genetic Studies in Pakistani Families with Autosomal Recessive Microcephaly |
RS. 1,000,000/- |
Completed |
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8. Immunology |
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Immunology |
HEC-858 (2007) |
Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghaffar, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Afzal |
Relationship between oxidized LDL, IgE and associated cytokines. |
Rs. 4,757,280/- |
Completed |
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Immunology |
HEC-1386 (2010) |
Prof. Dr. A. H Nagi, Dr. Nadeem Afzal |
Role of genetics and immune mechanisms in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy |
Rs. 1,002,800/- |
Completed |
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Immunology |
HEC_NRPU- 2206 |
Dr. Nadeem Afzal, Dr. Sarah Ashraf |
Level of Autoantibodies in Healthy Females and Males |
Rs. 567,763/- |
Completed |
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Immunology |
HEC (2016) |
Dr. Romeeza Tahir |
Immunoglobulin light chain allelic inclusion in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). |
Rs. 500,000/- |
Completed |
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Immunology |
HEC NRPU#2206 (2012) |
Dr. Nadeem Afzal, Dr. Sarah Ashraf |
Level of Autoantibodies in Healthy Females and Males |
Rs. 567,763/- |
Completed |
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9. Oral Biology |
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Oral Biology |
HEC NRPU-8408 (2019-2022) |
Dr. Sarah Ghafoor |
Development of Muco-adhesive oral gel for treatment of oral submucous fibrosis |
Rs. 929,450/- |
Completed |
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Oral Biology |
PSF (2018-2022) |
Dr. Sarah Ghafoor |
Comparison of salivary and lacrimal aquaporin-5 levels in patients with type-I and type-II diabetes mellitus and healthy individuals |
Rs. 1,233,588/- |
Completed |
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10.Oral Pathology |
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Oral Pathology |
PHRC (2016) |
Dr. Saima Chaudhry |
Immunohistochemical expression of MUC 4 in different histological grades of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma |
Rs. 120,000/- |
Completed |
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11.Pharmacology |
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Pharmacology |
HEC NRPU- 10852 (2019-2022) |
Dr. Ali Rafi |
Role of Indolamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) in glucocorticoid- resistant Asthma Patients and effects of synthetic & natural compounds through modulation of IDP in Acute Lung Remodeling |
Rs. 1,647,510/- |
Completed |
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Pharmacology |
HEC NRPU-8666 (2018-2020) |
Dr. Irfan Ahmad |
Analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii for drug resistance, virulence features and alternative treatment options |
Rs. 8,021,008 |
Completed |
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Pharmacology |
HEC SRGP-2650 (2019-2020) |
Dr. Tasleem Akhtar |
Alternative therapeutic approaches: Hepatoprotective potential of Quercetin against experimentally induced liver fibrosis |
Rs. 440,000 |
Completed |
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12.Physiology & Cell Biology |
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Physiology & Cell Biology |
HEC NRPU#535 (2007) |
Dr. Muhammad Arslan |
Polymorphisms of Interleukin 13(IL13) and adrenal functions in local asthmatic population |
Rs. 4,475,333/- |
Completed |
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Physiology & Cell Biology |
HEC |
Prof. Dr. K P Lone |
Serum Vitamin D Level and VDR polymorphism (Fok-1, and BSM-1) in type 1 Diabetics of local population. |
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Completed |
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Physiology & Cell Biology |
HEC |
Prof. Dr. K P Lone |
Correlation between homocysteine, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Folate and Bone Health in Postmenopausal Pakistani Women. |
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Completed |
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Physiology & Cell Biology |
HEC |
Prof. Dr. K P Lone |
Serum Vitamin D Level and VDR polymorphism (Fok-1, and BSM-1) in type 1 Diabetics of local population. |
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Completed |
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Physiology & Cell Biology |
HEC |
Prof. Dr. K P Lone |
Endometriosis and its association with TP53 gene (Codon 72) polymorphism in Lahore. |
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Completed |
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Physiology & Cell Biology |
HEC |
Prof. Dr. Hamid Qureshi |
Comparative Study of Serum Anti-Citrullinated Protein Antibody and Rheumatoid Factor for Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis Boys. |
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Completed |
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Physiology & Cell Biology |
HEC |
Prof. Dr. Hamid Qureshi |
Role of Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody and Anti- Mutated Citrullinated Vimentin Antibody in Diagnosing Rheumatoid Factor Negative Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. |
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Completed |
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