VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University
Qurat Ul Ain
Tutor/Instructor
Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology


M.Phil (Biotechnology)


Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Ms. Qurat Ul Ain is currently working as Instructor in Department of Biological Sciences, Virtual University of Pakistan. She did her BSc. (Hons.), Biotechnology and MPhil in Biotechnology from Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB), Government College University, Lahore. She joined Virtual University of Pakistan as Research associate in 2018 and later promoted to the post of Tutor/Instructor. She has expertise in Molecular biology and Biotechnology field. She is a keen researcher with advance scientific knowledge and skills. She has experience of working with experts of her field in top ranked institutes of UK including The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, University of Cambridge and The Francis Crick Institute, London UK as Commonwealth PhD Scholar. She has competency with advanced Molecular biology techniques including CRISPR genome editing, Bovine IVF, Cell culturing, Gene cloning and expression, Gene sequencing, SNPs analysis, Real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), Gene expression analysis, Gel electrophoresis, RFLP, DNA fingerprinting, DNA barcoding and phylogenetic analysis. She has research papers published in recognized impact factor peer reviewed National and International journals. She has experience of teaching various courses including Cell Biology, Molecular biology, Essentials of Genetics, Developmental biology and Genetic resources and conservation to graduate students. She is also supervising BS students as project supervisor and postgraduate students working on various domains of Biotechnology, Molecular biology, Virology and Genetics.
Experience
Tutor/Instructor
Department of Biotechnology, Virtual University of Pakistan
From Mar 28, 2019 To present
Research Associate
Virtual University of Pakistan, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Laboratories, DRC Lahore
From Jul 16, 2018 To Mar 27, 2019
Honors And Awards
Year: 2021
Memberships
Member
National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS), Pakistan
Member
Publications
Category: Research paper
Determination of Genetic Variations in Bovine Toll-Like Receptor 2 Gene in Native Achai and Lohani cattle breeds of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa,
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2023
Category: Research paper
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in Prolactin (PRL) Gene of Yak (Bos grunniens) Population of Gilgit- Baltistan, Pakistan.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2023
Category: Research paper
Genomic and Comparative Clinico-Pathological Assessment of Two Pakistani Pigeon- Derived Newcastle Disease Virus Sub-Genotypes XXI.1.1 and XXI.1.2 Isolated in 2017.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2023
Category: Research paper
Interferon-a-A (IFN- a-A) Diversity in Domestic Yak (Bos grunniens) of Pakistan.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2022
Category: Research paper
Sociodemographic and genetic determinants of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2022
Category: Research paper
Coding Region of Heat Shock Protein 70.1 Gene in Subtropically Adapted Red Sindhi Cattle Breed.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2021
Category: Research paper
Isolation and phylogenetic analysis of Avian orthoavulavirus 1 sub-genotypes VII.2 and XXI.1.2 from caged birds in the Lahore district, Pakistan - Short communication,
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2021
Category: Research paper
Variations in the Prion Protein Gene (PRNP) Sequences of Wild Punjab Urial from Pakistan.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2021
Category: Research paper
Genomic and biological characteristics of Avian Orthoavulavirus-1 strains isolated from multiple wild birds and backyard chickens in Pakistan.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2021
Category: Research paper
Sequence-Based Structural and Evolution of Polymorphisms in Bovine Toll-Like Receptor2 Gene in Dhanni and Jersey Cattle Breeds. Genetic polymorphisms in bovine TLR2.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2020
Category: Research paper
Iqbal, L.N., Ain, Q., Adul Wajid, A., Mohiuddin, A., Yousaf, T.M., Hussain, N., Sherzada, S., Manzoor, F., Hussain, T., and Babar, M.E.
Affiliation: Virtual University of Pakistan
Year: 2020