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Dr. Muhammad Waqar Aziz

  • Dr. Muhammad Waqar Aziz

  • Lecturer
    PhD Microbiology
  • waqar.aziz@iub.edu.pk
  • 0346-4929083

Profile Summary

Dr. Muhammad Waqar Aziz is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Punjab, Pakistan. He completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2017 from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur and his M.Phil. in Microbiology in 2020, followed by a Ph.D. in 2023 from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he volunteered at the "Biosafety Level-3 Laboratory for Emerging Pathogens" for COVID-19 molecular diagnosis. Notably, during his Ph.D., he played a pivotal role in developing Pakistan's first COVID-19 vaccine. In recognition of his significant contributions to COVID-19 diagnosis, research, and vaccine development, he received accolades from the Chief Minister of Punjab, the Punjab Health Department, and the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council, including a gold medal for his outstanding services.

From 2018 to 2023, Dr. Waqar was also actively involved in a research project titled "Analyzing the Spread of Anthrax in Farms in Pakistan and Jordan," funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). His prolific research output includes multiple publications in high-ranking journals. His primary research interests lie in the molecular diagnosis of emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19 and anthrax.

Qualifications

DegreeBoard/UniversityYear of Passing
SSC (Matric) / O Levels ScienceBISE Multan2008-01-01
HSSC (Inter) / A Levels / DAE FSc (Pre-Medical)BISE Multan2010-01-01
Bachelors (16 Years) Doctor of Veterinary MedicineIslamia University, Bahawalpur2017-01-01
M.Phil/MS (18 Years) MicrobiologyUniversity of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore2019-01-01
PhD MicrobiologyUniversity of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore2024-01-04

Experience

Publications

One Health Assessment of Bacillus anthracis Incidence and Detection in Anthrax-Endemic Areas of Pakistan
Unveiling Oxidative Stress-Induced Genotoxicity and Its Alleviation through Selenium and Vitamin E Therapy in Naturally Infected Cattle with Lumpy Skin Disease
Molecular Characterization and Selection of Indigenous SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variant for the Development of the First Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine of Pakistan.
Genomic Diversity and Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Lineages in Pakistan
Temporal study of wastewater surveillance from September 2020 to March 2021: an estimation of COVID-19 patients in Lahore, Pakistan
Endemic seroprevalence and farmer control measures of anthrax among ruminate animals in Pakistan
A comparative phylogenomic analysis of SARS CoV 2 strains reported from non human mammalian species and environmental samples
A longitudinal survey for genome-based identification of SARS-CoV-2 in sewage water in selected lock-down areas of Lahore city, Pakistan; a potential approach for future smart lock-down strategy
An in vitro antiviral activity of iodine complexes against SARS-CoV-2
Inter-Relationship between a Transcriptional Regulator of Flagella Genes cj0440c and Thiamine Metabolic Pathway in Campylobacter Jejuni
Renessans helps in early clearance of SARS-CoV-2: In-vivo activity of the iodine complex in Rhesus macaque
Rate of Multiple Viral and Bacterial Coinfection(s) in Influenza A/H9N2-Infected Broiler Flocks

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