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Head, Health Biotechnology Division, Deputy Chief Scientist, Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory, NIBGE, Pakistan. Biography Field of Specialization Human Molecular Genetics, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology Professor, Deputy Chief Scientist, Head Health Biotechnology Division, Group Leader Human Molecular Genetics Laboratory, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Pakistan International Academic and Research Positions: Visiting Research Professor: Cologne Center for Genomics (CCG), Dept of Human Genetics Cologne University, Germany. Jun 2008-Present. Visiting Research Professor: PANUM Institute, WJC, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen Denmark. Feb 2008-Present. Visiting Research Professor: Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Science for Life, BMC, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. Apr 2007-Present. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Post Doctorate I: Oncogenomics Laboratory, Brain tumor research, Department of Pathology Duke University Medical Center, Duke University, Durham NC, USA Sept-Dec 2012. Post Doctorate II: Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering Unit, Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Aug 2000-Apr 2003. Ph.D. : Human Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biology Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan/Bosphorus University, Istanbul, Turkey. 1996. Title: Molecular basis of thalassemia in Turkey and its prenatal diagnosis by DNA analysis. M.Phil. : Physiology of Reproduction Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad Pakistan. 1986. Title: Studies on monkey gonadotropins and their response to LHRH. M. Sc. : Biology, Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad Pakistan. 1984. Honors and Awards Civil Award Sitara i Imtiaz (SI) by President of Pakistan, August 14, 2014. Invited Special Seminar on "Molecular Diagnosis of genetic diseases in the Pakistani population" August 21, at Molecular Diagnosis Laboratory, Department of Medical Sciences,Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, P.R. China. Invited Special Seminar on "Gene mapping of genetic diseases in the inbred Pakistani families for carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis" Oct 23, 2012, at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio, USA Award of Postdoctoral Fellowship from Oncogenomics Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham NC, USA 2012 Principal Investigator of Funded Research Projects (International) Local concerns, global genes: legal, ethical and scientific challenges in cross-national biobanking and translational exploitation. Donor: UCPHs 2016 Funds, Copenhagen University Denmark. 2013-16. Molecular basis of disturbed neurogenesis of primary microcephaly. Donor: CMMC, Cologne University, Germany, €105,000. 2011-2016. Cognitive Co-morbidity. Donor: Lundbeck Foundation, Copenhagen Univ Denmark,US$90,000. 2011-16. Genetic diseases in Pakistan. Donor: Uppsala University, Sweden, US$48,000. 2013-2016. Genetic diseases in Pakistan. Donor: Swedish Institutes, Sweden, US$45,000. 2009-2011. Pak-Danish Genetic Research Program. Donor: Copenhagen University, Denmark. US$45,000. 2008-11. Collaborative Research Grant. Donor: Uppsala University, Sweden. US$ 20,000. 2007-2008.