VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Dr. Ishrat Aziz
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology


PhD (Biological Sciences)


Biological Sciences (evolutionary biology)
Official Email Ishrat.aziz@vu.edu.pk
Contact +92 (42) 111 880 880 (Ext: 5721)
Dr. Ishrat Aziz has earned her M. Phil degree from Center of Excellence in Molecular biology and Ph. D from School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. She worked as Scientific officer for PCCC, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Pakistan (2001-2008) and as assistant professor for the University of Lahore (2012-2015). She won many national and international awards; Presidential award (UGC, Pakistan), Ph. D (HEC, Pakistan) and young scientist award (ICOSR 2015, USA).
Experience
Assistant Professor
Virtual University, Pakistan
From Nov 28, 2021 To present
Honors And Awards
One Lab; One research
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Research at your door steps
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Leeson plan writing competition
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Publications
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Microbial forensics: are we going on right path for management of crops biosecurity in Pakistan?
In any country biological terrorism outbreaks on crops could reduce the quality and quantity of agricultural products, which in turn decreases the consumer’s confidence, nutrition loss, resulting in worse impacts on the nation’s economy, international souks and is subsequently harmful for the environment. Awareness for a crop bioterror incident begins with the start of the threat symptoms, which must lead to the progress of a plan to thwart. However, most of Pakistani scientists and crop producers have not focused on the option of deliberative plant pathogen introduction but instead they use their expertise for the prevention of natural introductions and the improvement of cost-effective strategies for disease management. It is also an interesting fact that under the mask of genetically modified feeds, high yield varieties and hybrids: we are also importing bio terrorism. Are we going on the right path?
Year: 2024
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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes (Capillaria Spp.) in domestic pigeons (Columba livia) in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
The qualitative examination also revealed that the Capillaria spp. of nematodes was more prevalent in males (36.67%) than females (10%). This study will be helpful in raising awareness among pigeon owners for better control and treatment strategies for capillariasis
Year: 2023
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Insight into Deviating Breast Cancer: East Vs West: Hurdle in Achieving the Global Millennium Sustainability Goals
Global sustainable health is an important target of the United Nations Organization. While talking globally, the variable scenario of breast cancer incidence is an important hurdle in achieving the said goal. Throughout the last few years, the incidence of breast cancer (BC) has been increasing fast in East Asia, and now BC became most common in several countries. The increasing incidence of breast cancer (BC) is more likely to change in lifestyle and environmental factors
Year: 2023
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Epidemiology of Non-Addicted Schizophrenic Patients: Evidence from Pakistan. Medical and Life Sciences, 2(2), pp.1-9.
In Pakistani population, no gender difference has been seen in the non-addicted schizophrenia persons.
Year: 2023
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Assessment of various epidemiological elements contributing towards late presentation in women of Khyber Pakhwa.tun
Factors related to late presentation of breast cancer are discussed.
Year: 2022
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ASSOCIATION OF BRCA2 POLYMORPHISM TO SCHIZOPHRENIA IN SAARC COUNTRIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Schizophrenia is a complex disorder of polygenic inheritance with a lifetime prevalence of 5-10%. An external study showed that the role of BRCA2 is needed for the normal neurogenesis in mice. Another recent meta-analysis showed that genetic polymorphism of BRCA2 could increase susceptibility to schizophrenia. This study conducted the possible relationship between BRCA2 polymorphisms in schizophrenic patients in participating SAARC (South Asian Association of Regional Corporation) countries (Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Bangladesh and Afghanistan).
Year: 2022
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Association of 1359 G/A polymorphism of CNR1 gene and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Pakistani population
Our study gave clue for association of COPD with 1359 G/A polymorphism of central cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) gene in Pakistani population.
Year: 2022
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Biological movement of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae in Pakistan: A pioneer project of CEMB, Punjab, Pakistan.
In Asia, germ plasm exchange in different ecosystems, has been observed. This exchange causes movement of different pathogens. In present study, we worked on movement of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) causing bacterial blight of rice. In 1976, this disease was first recorded from Punjab (Pakistan) but the cultivars of that time showed resistance against bacterial blight. Then in 1984, the disease was seen on IRRI9. Tremendous increase of this pathogen has become prevalent due to increase in demand of Basmati 385 (cultivar), and now it is one of the most important rice diseases in Pakistan. Hypothesis of present study is “there is genetic diversity of Xoo in different rice growing areas of Punjab, Pakistan.”
Year: 2022
Presentation
1 Conference on STEM Education in Pakistan Funded by British Council November 24, 2022 (Oral Presentation)
2 A hybrid model for students mentoring (2023). VU. (Oral presentation)
3 Invasive behavior of native species (2023). SBS, PU (Oral presentation)