Dr. Nageen Hussain

Assistant Professor

Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, University of the Punjab, Lahore-Pakistan.

Academic Record:

Distinctions:

1        Third position in B.Sc (University of the Punjab)

2        Third position in M.Sc (University of the Punjab)

Experiences:

1        6^th Oct, 2013- Present

Assistant professor (Permanent BS-19): Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab-Lahore.

·         Teaching Immunology techniques to PhD, Mphil classes

·         Batch Advisor for all student related activities

·         Working over varied research projects

·         Organizing and coordinating for administrative activities and events

2        14 ^th Feb, 2012 to 5^th Oct, 2013

Assistant professor (On Adhoc BS-19): Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab-Lahore.

·         Teaching Immunology techniques to PhD, Microbial diversity Microbial metabolism to BS Hons. and MSc.

·         Batch Advisor for all student related activities

·         Working over varied research projects

·         Organizing and coordinating for administrative activities and events

3        5 ^th June, 2009-13 Feb 2012

Lecturer (Permanent- BS-18):  Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab-Lahore.

·         Teaching Immunology, Microbial diversity, and Microbial metabolism to BS Hons and M.Sc.

·         Batch Advisor for all student related activities

·         Working over varied research projects

·         Organizing and coordinating for administrative activities and events

     4   19 ^th Sept, 2005- 4 ^th June, 2009

Lecturer (Contract): Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab-Lahore.

·         Teaching to different classes

·         Working under the supervision of Chairperson for research projects and administrative tasks.

Memberships:

1.    Co-Editor of “International Journal of Health Sciences”.

2.    WASET Scientific Committee and Editorial Review Board member.

3.    Membership of American chemical society.

4.    Membership of American Society of Microbiology.

Special Training courses:

1        Medical transcription Course (Fauji Soft), 13^th May-13^th September, 2002.

2        Basic Computer course (IBMCC), 1^st July-30^th July, 1999.

3        8^th FIMSA advanced Immunology course in Delhi-India, 1^st-5^th March, 2006.

4        In service Training Program at University of the Punjab for the core-modules: Communication skills and competent English Language Usage Essentials, Oct 18 ^th -22^nd, 2011.

5        Second in service Training Program at University of the Punjab for the core-modules: Professional ethics, Management and Grooming: Assessment and Evaluation. Organized by the HEC, 4 ^th - 8 ^th Feb, 2013.

6        Third in service Training Program at University of the Punjab for the core-modules: Learners’ Psychology and Academic writing skills. Organized by the HEC, Nov, 2014

Conferences/Workshops

National

1        Report writing, research methods, epidemiology and biostatistics in KEMC, 2^nd-14^th May, 2005.

2        Biochemical engineering and fermenter application in University of the Punjab, 19 ^th May, 2006.

3        Workshop on Proteomics in University of the Punjab, 24 ^th -25 ^th October, 2007.

4        Workshop on research bioethics in Sheikh Zayed Medical Institute, 26^th-27^th November, 2007.

5        Workshop on the role of Glycoproteins in health and disease in University of the Punjab, 27^th - 29^th May, 2008.

6        Symposium on Modern biotechnology: A Resource for Sustainable Development in University of the Punjab, 4^th July, 2009.

7        Pre-conference workshop on Molecular Hematology in University of the Punjab, 9 ^th Feb, 2010.

8        Seminar on the technical handling of Fermenters in University of the Punjab, 11^th Feb, 2010.

9        Symposium on Current Agro Biotechnology and transgenic plants in University of the Punjab, 21^st June, 2010.

10    Workshop on Immunofluorescent techniques, University of the Punjab, 20^th Oct, 2011.

11    Workshop on Communication skills organized by the HEC, Oct 2011.

12    Conference on Bio-physicochemical basis for Technopreneurship, 2-3 April, 2013.

13    Hands on training workshop on Basic Biosafety Measures in Research, 27^th Sept, 2013.

14    Workshop on “Serological Diagnosis of Dengue Fever: When to do what?” 19^th Dec, 2013.    

15    Workshop on “Biosafety and risk assessment” organized by Biosafety and Bioresource committee on 19^th April, 2014.

16    One day symposium on “Emerging issues of Multidrug Resistance: A threat to the globe” on 2^nd October, 2014.

17    “First National conference on integrated role of Forensic Sciences in Criminal Justice System” on 25 September, 2014.

18    “First Joint PAP/RCPath/AMP conference on Molecular Pathology” Lahore from 24-26 November, 2014.

19    Organizer in the Technopark 14^th event held on 29-30 November, 2014.

20    “25^th Annual International Conference on Family Medicine” Lahore from 9-11 January, 2015.

21    “Familycon 2015 workshop on Gynae/Obs” on 11 January, 2015.

22    Focal person of a workshop “Parasitology and its immunological aspects” from 13-14 February, 2015. (News published in MEMBS newpaperhttp://www.molecularbiologynews.org/en/posts/c/54ed4a0e0bc38) 

International

1        26^th International Congress of Zoology, 4^th -6^th April, 2006.

2        First international conference of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics, Recent Trends in Biotechnology, 22^nd-23^rd October 2007.

3        International conference on “Impact of global violence on mental health: A challenge for mental health professionals”, 27^th -28^th June, 2008.

4        Workshop on Immunoassays held on 23^nd-26^th February, 2011 under the partnership program of British Council , organized by NHRC and Barts, London UK.

5        Participated in the 5^th International conference on environmentally sustainable development held from August 25^h-27^h, 2013 at COMSATS Institute Abbottabad.

6        Co-chair/member of the organizing team of 10^th Biennial International Conference of PSM: Exploring Microbes for future Endeavours. March 25-28, 2015.

Presentations:

National

1. Association of ACE I/D polymorphism with healthy smokers. Third International symposium on Biomedical materials. COMSTECH. Dec 18^th-20^th, 2012.
2. ELISA based technique for the detection of antibodies of Rubella Virus in infants in the first international conference of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics, Recent Trends in Biotechnology, 22^nd-23^rd October 2007.
3. Association of Ribosomal anti-P antibodies with different Parameters of Lupus in an International conference on “Impact of global violence on mental health: A challenge for mental health professionals”, 27^th -28^th June, 2008.
4. Oral Presentation on “ACE I/D Polymorphism in SLE patients” in the 34^th National Conference of Pakistan association of Pathologist held in King Edward Medical University, Lahore from 5^th-7^th November, 2010.
5. Oral Presentation on “Effect of smoking on Renin Angiotensin system” in the 5^th International conference on environmentally sustainable Development held from August 25-27, 2013 at COMSATS Institute Abbottabad.
6. Oral presentation on “Mutational analysis of CTLA-4 gene and HLA associations in SLE patients from Lahore-Pakistan” PAP Conference 2013, 22^nd-24^th Dec, 2013.
7. Presented a poster on “DNAse I gene and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus” in a symposium “Emerging issues of Multidrug Resistance: A threat to the globe” on 2^nd October, 2014. (Best Poster Award)
8. Presented a poster on “Mutational analysis of DNAse I gene in Diabetic patients” in a First Joint PAP/RCPath/AMP conference on Molecular Pathology Lahore from 24-26 November, 2014. (Best Poster Award)
9. Delivered a Lecture on “Malarial parasites” in a workshop “Parasitology and its immunological aspects” from 13-14 February, 2015. (News published in MEMBS newpaperhttp://www.molecularbiologynews.org/en/posts/c/54ed4a0e0bc38) 

International

1.    Presented a poster “Seroprevalence of Rubella IgG and IgM antibodies in infants suspected of having rubella infection” at the 8^th FIMSA advanced Immunology course in Delhi-India, 1^st-5^th March, 2006.

2.    Presented a poster “Human leukocyte antigen association in SLE patients from Lahore-Pakistan” in the 14^th international congress of Immunology held in Kobe-Japan from August 22^nd-27^th, 2010.

3.    Oral Presentation on “Mutational analysis of CTLA4 Gene Exon 1 in Pakistani SLE patients” in an International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 13-15 July, 2011.

4.    Oral Presentation on “Distribution of HLA alleles in SLE patients with ACE I/D polymorphism”. in an International Conference on Environmental, Biological, social sciences and Engineering, Lucerne, Switzerland, 15^th -16^th October, 2012.

5.    Presented a poster on “DNAse I gene and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus: A family based study” in a 2014 MEMBS Congress in Dubai from 14^th-17^th September 2014.

Thesis Supervised

BS. Hons:

1        Kanwal Bashir (2002-2008): ‘Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E virus IgG and IgM antibodies in Adults- A hospital based study.”

2        Musadiq Ali (2003-2009): “Mutational analysis of DNAase I gene in rheumatoid arthritis patients.”

3        Marrukh Sanai (2004-2010): “Levels of inflammatory markers (complement C3, complement C4 and C-reactive protein) in smokers.”

4        Zainab Hussain (2007-2011): “Detection of nDNA antibodies in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients by an Immunofluorescent technique.”

5        Hateem Kiyani (2008-2012): “ACE I/D Polymorphism in healthy smokers from Rawalpindi.”

6        Abroo Zaidi (2010-2014): “Relationship of Rheumatoid arthritis with Aging”

M.Sc:

1        Musarat (2004-2010): “Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus IgG and IgM antibodies in healthy blood donors.”

2        Sana Riaz (2008-2012): “ACE I/D Polymorphism in healthy smokers from Lahore.”

3        Kubra Dastgir (2012-2014). “DNAse I gene and Diabetes I mellitus: A family based study.”

4        Fatima Akram (2013-2015). “Anti bacterial effect of different spices on bacteria.”

M.phil:

1.    Mehwish (2010-2012): ”Association of ACE I/D Polymorphism with type 2 Diabetes mellitus.”

2.    Hateem (2012-2014): “Mutational analysis of DNAse I gene in Diabetic patients.”

National Research Projects:

By University of the Punjab

1. “HLA-A, -B associations in SLE patients.” (2006-2007)

2        “HLA-DRB1 association in SLE patients.” (2007-2008)

3        “Levels of IL-15 in SLE patients.” (2008-2009)

4        “nDNA Immunoflourescentassay in SLE patients.” (2009-2010)

5        “Association of anti-telomeric DNA with SLE.” (2010-2011)

6        “Seroprevalence of Dengue IgG and IgM antibodies in patients suspected of having Dengue fever” (2011-2012)

7        “Mutational analysis of DNAse I gene in SLE patients”. (2012-2013)

Publications:

National

1. Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Shahida Hasnain. Seroprevalence of Rubella IgG and IgM antibodies in infants suspected of having rubella infection. BIOMEDICA. 2006. 22:26-30.
2. Nageen Hussain. Congenital Rubella Syndrome. The Professional. 2006. 13(1):11-16.
3. Nageen Hussain. Lupus. The Professional. 2008. 15(1): 175-184.
4. Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Anjum Sabri, Shahida Hasnain. Pulmonary tuberculosis in a patient with SLE. Annals of KEMU. 2008.14(2):79-80.
5. Nageen Hussain. Clinical and Laboratory manifestations of SLE in Pakistani Lupus patients. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 45(3).(IF= 0.338)

International

1        Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Anjum Sabri, Shahida Hasnain. Budd-Chiari syndrome in a 15-year old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus. International Journal of Health Research. 2008. 1(2): 45-49.

2        Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Shahida Hasnain. C3 and C4 Serum Concentrations in Relation to the Diagnosis of Lupus Nephritis. Tropical journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2008.7(4):000-000. (IF: 0.538)

3        Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Shahida Hasnain. Association of Ribosomal anti-P antibodies with different Parameters of Lupus. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2008. 7(24):4437-4440. (IF: 0.547)

4        Kanwal Bashir, Nageen Hussain, Shahida Hasnain, Shan Elahi. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus Immunoglobulins G and M Antibodies in Adults - A Hospital Based Study in Pakistan. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2009. 27(2):134. (0.90)

5        Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Anjum Sabri, Shahida Hasnain. ACE Gene I/D polymorphism in Pakistani SLE patients. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2010. 9(48):8134-8138. (IF: 0.547)

6        Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Anjum Sabri, Shahida Hasnain. HLA Association in Pakistani SLE patients. Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. 2011. 11(1):21-25. (IF: 0.415)     

7         Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery, Anjum Sabri, Shahida Hasnain.  Mutational analysis of CTLA4 Gene in Pakistani SLE Patients. Journal of World Academy of Science Engineering and Technology, 2011. 7(78): 316-318.

8        Marrukh Sanai, Nageen Hussain. Levels of inflammatory markers (Complement C3, C4 and CRP) in smokers. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2011. 10(82):19211-19217. (IF: 0.547)

9        Nageen Hussain and Ghazala Jaffery. Association of anti-MCV autoantibodies with SLE overlapping with various syndromes. International journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 2011. 3(6):210-214. (IF=3.328)

10    Nageen Hussain, Ghazala Jaffery. Distribution of HLA alleles in SLE patients with ACE I/D polymorphism. Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences. 2013. 13 (1):58-62. (IF: 0.415)     

11    Nageen Hussain. Levels of IL-15 in SLE patients. International journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. 2013. 46 (2):1159-1162. (IF=3.328)

12    Nageen Hussain and Hateem Zafar Kayani. Mutational analysis of DNASE I gene in diabetic patients. Journal of advances in biotechnology. 2014. 3(3):243-247. (IF 0.74)

13    Mehvish and Nageen Hussain. Association of ACE I/D polymorphism with diabetes. Journal of advances in biotechnology. 2014.3(3):248-255. (IF 0.74)

14    Hateem Zafar Kayani, Sana Riaz and Nageen Hussain. Association between ACE I/D Gene Polymorphism and Hypertension in Smokers. Journal of advances in biotechnology. 2014.4(1):336-34255. (IF 0.74)

15    Zainab Hussain and Nageen Hussain. “Detection of nDNA antibidies in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients by an immunoflourescent technique.” African Journal of Biotechnology. 2014. 13(38):3943-3949. (IF 0.36)