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Molecular Biology University of the Punjab

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Dr. Bushra Ijaz

Associate Professor Applied and Functional Genomics Lab

Group lead of the Applied and Functional Genomics Lab, researching cancer and infectious-disease genomics and phytomedicine for liver disease.

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Associate ProfessorCEMB · University of the Punjab
6Research grants secured
200+Cumulative impact factor
3Patents filed

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Functional Genomics Scientist, Cancer Researcher and Educator

Dr. Bushra Ijaz leads the Applied and Functional Genomics group at CEMB. Her research encompasses genomics and therapeutics focused on infectious diseases (HCV, dengue, SARS-CoV-2) and cancers (liver, breast and pancreatic).

She has secured six research grants from funding agencies including HEC, PHEC and HRI-NIH, and her published work carries a cumulative impact factor of more than 200.

She explores medicinal plants and plant-based compounds for antiviral and anticancer properties, investigating molecular mechanisms and disease pathogenesis, and has filed three patents for compounds identified against HCV and liver fibrosis. She maintains national and international collaborations spanning pharmacology, chemistry, nanotechnology and clinical research.

Selected contributions

Science translated into capability

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Research grant leadership

Secured six research grants from HEC, PHEC and HRI-NIH.

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High research impact

Cumulative published impact factor exceeding 200.

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Patented discoveries

Filed three patents for compounds identified against HCV and liver fibrosis.

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Phytomedicine research

Studies medicinal plants and plant-based compounds for antiviral and anticancer activity.

Research output

Selected publications

A selection of publications listed on the official CEMB faculty profile.

  1. 01
    2023 · Molecular Biology Reports

    Anticancer genes (NOXA, PAR-4, TRAIL) are de-regulated in breast cancer patients and can be targeted by using a ribosomal inactivating plant protein (riproximin)

  2. 02
    2022 · Food Bioscience

    Flavonoid rich extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum leaves ameliorate liver fibrosis

  3. 03
    2022 · International Journal of Molecular Sciences

    pH Responsive Abelmoschus esculentus Mucilage and Administration of Methotrexate: In-Vitro Antitumor and In-Vivo Toxicity Evaluation

  4. 04
    2022 · Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

    Phytochemical Screening and Protective Effects of Prunus persica Seeds Extract on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatic Injury in Rats

  5. 05
    2022 · PLoS One

    The Insight of In Silico and In Vitro evaluation of Beta vulgaris phytochemicals against Alzheimer's disease targeting acetylcholinesterase

  6. 06
    2021 · Frontiers in Pharmacology

    Ficus benghalensis as Potential Inhibitor of 5α-Reductase for Hair Growth Promotion: In Vitro, In Silico, and In Vivo Evaluation

  7. 07
    2021 · Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine

    Phytochemical analysis of Berberis lyceum methanolic extract and its antiviral activity through the restoration of MAPK signaling pathway modulated by HCV NS5A

  8. 08
    2021 · Journal of Ethnopharmacology

    Tectona grandis leaf extract ameliorates hepatic fibrosis: Modulation of TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway and upregulating MMP3/TIMP1 ratio

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