AHSAN SATTAR SHEIKH, PhD S / O S . A . S a t t a r Micro / Molecular Biology (Short Curriculum Vitae – updated 3.5) PROFILE Dynamic, active and motivated professional with a proven record of generating and building relationships, and managing projects from concept, to completion, designing educational strategies, and coaching individuals to success. Recently three research projects short listed at national level. Skilled in both Microbiology, right from graduate level, and Molecular biology. Over time with a pleasant, simple, down-to-earth personality enabled to building cross-functional, teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, international training and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, creating effective presentations, and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals. CONTACT PHONE: +92- 0322-4058338 WEBSITE: www.uol.edu.pk/imbb EMAIL: ahsan.sattar@imbb.uol.edu.pk ahsanssheikh@gmail.com HOBBIES Gardening Badminton Table Tennis Cricket EDUCATION University of Lahore, Pakistan 2012 PhD [Dynamics of kRaS and Akt Pathways in Different Grades of Breast Cancer Tissues in Pakistani Population] Molecular Biology Supervisor – Prof Dr M H Qazi (TI, SI) Late University of Ottawa, Canada 1990 MSc [Cloning and Nucleotide Analysis Of P3 Region Of Enterovirus 70]. Microbiology and Immunology Supervisor – Prof Dr Keneth Dimock University of Karachi, Pakistan 1981 [MSc 1st Division] Microbiology Research Mentor Prof Dr Sheikh Ajaz Rasool University of Karachi, Pakistan 1979 BSc [1st Division] Chemistry – Microbiology – Zoology WORK EXPERIENCE University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan Director, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 20 April 2021 – to date University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan Associate Professor, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 31st January 2020 – to date In charge CleoCap™ Manufacturing Laboratory Teaching and Research – BS, MPhil, PhD Immunology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Vaccinology, Bioinformatics and Biological techniques. Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan Assistant Professor, Institute of Food Science and Nutrition 03 October 2014 –12 February 2019 Teaching and Research – BS, MSc, MSc (Hons), PhD Microbiology, Cell Biology, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics and Biological techniques. Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan Assistant Professor, Institute of Pure Applied Biology 05 September 2007 –02 October 2014 Teaching and Research – BS, MSc, MSc (Hons). Microbiology, Cell Biology, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan Assistant Professor, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 10 March, 2005 –16 June 2007 Teaching and Research – BS, MSc Microbiology, Cell Biology, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan Assistant Professor, University College of Medicine and Dentistry 03 March 2003 – 9 March 2005 Teaching and Research – BS, MBBS Microbiology, Cell Biology, Food Microbiology, Food Biotechnology. INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE 1. Assistant Manager, Quality Control, Ravi Yeast, Ravi Rayon Ltd., Kala Shah Kaku, GT Road, Pakistan. CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 2. Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Microbiologist, Supervisor, Pathology Laboratory, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Johar Town, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan 3. Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Consultant Micro/ Molecular Biologist, Shalimar Hospital, Shalimar Link Road, Mughalpura, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. 4. Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Microbiologist, Section Head, Ittefaq Hospital (Trust), Model Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. PRIVATE LABORATORY EXPERIENCE Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Molecular Biologist, Test Care Laboratory, Faisal Town, Lahore 54000, Pakistan. Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Microbiologist cum Administrator, CliniCare Laboratories and Research Centre, Jail Road, Faisalabad, Pakistan. RESEARCH PAPERS (RECENT) 1. Iqbal, Z.; Sheikh, A.S.; Basheer, A.; Hafsa, H.T.; Ahmed, M.; Sabri, A.N.; Shahid, S. Antibiotic Drug Resistance Pattern of Uropathogens in Pediatric Patients in Pakistani Population. Antibiotics 2023, 12, 395. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics12020395 2. Muhammad Kashif Munir* , Iftikhar Ali, Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Arif Malik, Asif Hanif, Sana Rehman, Samina Khaliq Munir and Qurban Ali. 2022 Efficacy of GeneXpert in Diagnosing Smear Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Comparison to Culture. J Engineering, Technology, and Sciences Volume (Issue) ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402 3. Rameen Bukhari, Rimal Asif, Iqra Ajmal Butt, Arooj Baber, Sumbal Sabir, Sana Farooq, Arisha Yasin, Fatima Binte Ahsan, Ahsan Sattar Sheikh Impact of Nutrition Education on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of School-Going Adolescents of Public and Private Schools Regarding Healthy Lifestyle. J Pharmaceutical Research International, Volume (Issue) 33(50A): 2021 4. Nazir H, Aziz M, Mirani Z, Sheikh AS, Saeed MQ, Khan AA, Ruby T, Rauf N. Correlation between antibiotic resistance and phylogenetic types among multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from urinary tract infections. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2021; 24:400-407. doi: 10.22038/ ijbms.2021.47095.10865 5. Shahnai B, Gilani SA, Iftikhar F, Murtaza MA, Basharat A, Sheikh AS, Qamar MM, Ali M. 2021. Capsaicin: Plants of the Genus Capsicum and Positive Effect of Oriental Spice on Skin Health. Skin Pharmacol Physiol http://doi:10.1159/000512196 6. Rasool, SA, Ajaz MD, Rasool MS, Sheikh AS, Bukhari FK, Campylobacteriosisin human & poultry and sustainable rescue options. Biologia 66:171-184. 7. Shahnai Basharat, Fatima Binte Ahsan, Syed Amir Gilani, Urva Mahmood, Ashna Mahmood, Mehak Zubair, Azka Ahmad Chaughatta, Ahsan Sattar Sheikh. Association of dietary practices and lifestyle modifications in gastroesophageal reflux. International Journal Bioscience. 16(4), 222-230, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/16.4.222-230 Book Chapter 8. Muhammad Zahid Mumtaz, Maqshoof Ahmad, Khadija Mehmood, Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Arif Malik, Azhar Hussain, Sajid Mehmood Nadeem, Zahir Ahmad Zahir 2022. Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Combating Abiotic and Biotic Stresses in Plants. In: Arora, N.K., Bouizgarne, B. (eds) Microbial BioTechnology for Sustainable Agriculture Volume 1. Microorganisms for Sustainability, vol 33. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4843-4_2 9. Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz, Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Mubashir Aziz, Muhammad Mudaseer Nazir. 2020. Chapter - Goat Immunity to Helminthes, Book Title – Goats (Capra) Academic Editor; Prof. Sándor Kukovics, published by Intech Open Ltd, UK. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.91189 10. Muhammad Mazhar Ayaz, Muhammad Mudaseer Nazir, Noreen Samad, Muhammad Zubair, Muhammad Hanif, Mubashir Aziz, Ahsan Sattar Sheikh, Atif Akbar, Abdul Waheed, Aqal Zaman and Nasir Mahmood. 2018. Parasitism in Goats: Husbandry Management, Range Management, Gut Immunity and Therapeutics, Chapter 13 in Goat Science Academic Editor; Prof. Sándor Kukovics, published by Intech Open Ltd, U