Open Public Defense of PhD Dissertation of Mr. Muhammad Taj Akbar, Department of Microbiology

 

Significant Agreement Between Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan and Hebei Agricultural University, China

 

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) and Hebei Agricultural University (HEBAU), China, have formally signed an important agreement for the establishment of the China–Pakistan Yeast Biotechnology Joint Research Center. The purpose of this agreement is to promote collaborative scientific research between the two universities, particularly in the fields of agricultural biotechnology and yeast biotechnology.

Under the agreement, both institutions will jointly establish a research laboratory that will facilitate advanced research activities, joint research programs, academic conferences, exchange of scientific information, and the exchange of scientists and experts. The laboratory will be jointly supervised by nominated Co-Directors from both universities.

The agreement also includes clauses related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). According to these provisions, the outcomes of joint research activities will be jointly owned by both institutions, while the rights of independently conducted research will remain with the respective institution.

The agreement has come into effect immediately upon signing and will remain valid for a period of four years.

The agreement was signed on behalf of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Jamil Ahmad, and on behalf of Hebei Agricultural University by the Director, International Office. The signing ceremony was attended by Director ORIC Dr. Tariq Mahmood, Additional Director QEC Abrar Hussain Umarzai, Assistant Professor Zia-ul-Islam, and Professor Dr. Rahim Sher.

This agreement is being regarded as a significant step toward further strengthening higher education and research collaboration between Pakistan and China.

Open Public defense of PhD Dissertation of Ms. Urooj Jamal, Department of Microbiology

 

The Department of Microbiology Students field visit to NIH, Islamabad

 

The students of BS MLT program visited the National Institute of Health, Islamabad. The students had the opportunity to learn about different sections of NIH, dedicated for addressing National Health challenges.

The main highlight of the visit was the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). The students were briefed about the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response system (IDSR), used to manage public health response to epidemics, outbreaks of viral diseases, and emerging infections.

Hands on training was organized at the Department of Microbiology, AWKUM

 

Hands on training was organized on Biorisk Management at the Department of Microbiology, AWKUM in collaboration with Health Security Partnerr, USA.

The students got practical training in biosafety, biosecurity, hand hygiene, donning & doffing of PPE, spill management, waste management, needle stick injury, GMPPs, and safe handling and storage of chemicals.

The training equipped the students to deal the pathogens, toxins, biological materials, sharps, spill and chemicals in the laboratory to strengthen biosafety and biosecurity controls in the laboratory.

The trainers of the workshop including Dr. Hazir Rahman, Chairman, Department of Microbiology, AWKUM, and Dr. Qasim, Chairman, Department of Microbiology, KUST provided conducive learning environment for productive training.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tahir, Vice chancellor AWKUM and Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain, Dean Faculty of Chemical and Life sciences grace the occasion and emphasized on the importance of such practical training for life science students. They appreciated the efforts of Dr. Hazir Rahman for organizing such events at AWKUM. They pay vote of thanks to the team of HSP including Dr. Samreen, Dr. Aziz Ur Rahman and Dr. Uzair for technical and financial support to make a successful event.

Lastly shields and certificate were distributed among the participants.

Walk In Interview For Visiting Faculty Required in Microbiology For Fall-2023

Dr. Tahir Hussain, Assistant Professor from Department of Microbiology presents research at ECCMID-23 in Copenhagen, Denmark

Dr. Tahir Hussain, working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology was awarded a fully sponsored travel grant by Health Security Partners, USA to present his research work on, “The strategies for containment of AMR in Pakistan” in the international conference, titled, “33rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID-23)”, held on April 15-18 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Every year the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) hold an annual congress in one of the selected European country. The 2023 ECCMID was held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The congress provides an opportunity for the scientists, researchers and students from around the world working in the domains of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases to share their research experiences with the global scientific community. ECCMID is regarded one of the most prestigious and largest events in microbiology in the Europe.

Dr. Tahir Hussain presented his exciting findings at the conference, and was able to make collaborations with scientists and policy makers from USA and Europe, which will be very beneficial in terms of research and educational opportunities for the students of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

Walk in Interview (Department of Microbiology)

A walk on the occasion of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week-2021

A walk on the occasion of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week-2021 followed by competitive poster exhibition was organized by Department of Microbiology, AWKUM.

The credit goes to Dr. Tahir Hussain and all students of Microbiology.

World Antibiotic Awareness Week

The Department of Microbiology & ORIC AWKUM is going to organize an Antibiotics awareness talk and walk in reference to WORLD ANTIBIOTIC AWARENESS WEEK .

ANTI-CORONA HAND SANITIZER

*ANTI-CORONA HAND SANITIZER*

A product of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

WHO recommended composition: Ethanol (80%), Glycerol (1.45%), H2O2 (0.125%).

Activity: Antiviral & antibacterial

Prepared by:

1. Dr. Hazir Rahman,

Chairman/Associate Professor

Department of Microbiology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.

2. Syed Ali Raza Shah, PhD Student, Department of Microbiology, AWKUM.

Reference of recipe: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK144054/

Available: Main Gate, Garden Campus AWKUM.

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Published an Article

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology has published one research article.

Title: Molecular Heterogeneity of β-Thalassemia in the Kohat Region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan.

Journal: Hemoglobin

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/32079421/?i=1&from=hazir%20rehman

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Published a Paper

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology has published on CRORONA VIRUS: “Coronavirus outbreaks: Prevention and Management Recommendations”

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Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Published a Research Article

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Chairman/Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology has published  one research article in  Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis (IF 2.5). Title: “Molecular epidemiology of Shigella flexneri isolated from pediatrics in a diarrhea-endemic area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan”

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Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Published a Research Article

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology has published a research article in Biotechnology Letters (IF 2.1) Title “Nanozymes for medical biotechnology and its potential applications in biosensing and nanotherapeutics”.

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Mr. Hussain Ahmad Lecturer, Department of Microbiology published a chapter

Mr. Hussain Ahmad Lecturer, Department of Microbiology published  a chapter 'Serodiagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis infection, in book titled ' Methods in Microbiology  as coauthor. 

The DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.mim.2019.11.006

WORLD ANTIBIOTICS AWARENESS WALK organized by the Department of Microbiology

Seven M.Phil Scholars Of Department of Microbiology Have Successfully Defended The Thesis

M.Phil Scholars Redaina, Famanullah (Supervisor Dr. Muhsin Jamal), Asma Qudrat, Uroosa Irum, Sidra Zeb, Adil Khaliq (Supervisor Dr. Hazir Rahman), Najmul Hassan (Supervisor Dr. Zia ur Rahman) of Department of Microbiology have successfully defended the thesis. 

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Published an Article

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Chairman/Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology has published one research article in Immunologic Research  (IF 2.61).

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Dr. Hazir Rahman, Associate Professor of Microbiology, Published a Research Article

Dr. Hazir Rahman, Chairman/Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology has published one research article with title “Whole genome sequencing of drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from a high burden tuberculosis region of North West Pakistan” in nature group journal scientific reports (IF 4.57)

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