VU Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of English
Dr. Saima Mustafa
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology


PhD (Zoology)


Zoology
Dr. Saima Mustafa earned her Ph.D. in Zoology from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, in 2021. Her academic pursuits primarily focus on Molecular Genetics, with a particular interest in identifying novel mutations associated with various hereditary disorders. Dr. Mustafa's dedication to research is evidenced by her significant contributions, showcased through her research publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals. Through her work, she aims to advance our understanding of genetic mechanisms underlying inherited diseases and contribute to the development of potential therapeutic interventions.
Publications
Category: International Ophthalmology
Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in XRCC1 (194) and XPD (751) with Age-related cataract.
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Category: Pakistan and Medical Association
Association of single nucleotide polymorphism in CD28(C/T-I3 + 17) and CD40 (C/T-1) genes with the Graves' disease
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Category: Pure and Applied Biology
Subterranean termites diversity in Mianwali District of Punjab, Pakistan
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Category: Heredity
A missense point mutation in COL10A1 identified with whole-genome deep sequencing in a 7-generation Pakistan dwarf family.
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Category: European Journal of Medical Genetics
A novel homozygous missense variant in MATN3 causes Spondylo-epimetaphyseal dysplasia Matrilin 3 type in a consanguineous family.
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Category: Genes & Genomics
A novel missense mutation in NRP2 gene causing Acromesomelic dysplasia, type Maroteaux in a consanguineous family in Southern Punjab (Pakistan)
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Category: Pakistan Journal of Zoology
A novel 429delC deletion in HR is causing Alopecia in two families from Southern Punjab (Pakistan).
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Category: Pakistan Journal of Zoology
A missense mutation in COL10A1 gene causing Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia, Schmid.
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Category: Genes
A Missense Mutation (c.1037 G > C, p. R346P) in PAPSS2 Gene Results in Autosomal Recessive form of Brachyolmia Type 1 (Hobaek Form) in A Consanguineous Family.
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Category: Meta genes
Novel missense variants in FGFR1 and FGFR3 causes short stature in enrolled families from Pakistan
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Research Grants
DateTitleAgency / OrganizationHeadingAmount (Rs.)
2018Genetic and Molecular Basis of Dwarfism in Families Collected from Southern PunjabBahauddin Zakariya University Multan, PakistanCompleted150000.0000
Presentation
1 1. 1st International Conference on Applied Zoology (ICAZ-2018), October 10-11, 2018 organized by Department of Zoology, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan. Presented a paper entitled “A missense point mutation in COL10A1 identified wi
2 A missense point mutation in COL10A1 identified with whole-genome deep sequencing in a 7-generation Pakistan dwarf family. Presented during 48th Cardiocon 2018 on 23rd -25th November, 2018 at Nishtar Medical University & Hospital, Multan, Pakistan.