HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

PROF. SOHAIL RAFI KHAN
Ph.D (U.K.)

*14 publication in international, indexed and PMDC recognized journals.
*The published papers are in the field of clinical biochemistry in general, with a focus on lipid metabolism in diabetes mellitus and its relationship to the development coronary heart disease of especially relating to the changes in the lipoprotein subfractions (e.g LDL, HDL, HDL subfractions).
*Research projects currently being carried out deal with leptons and its relationship to diabetes mellitus and lipid metabolism.
*Examiner and paper setter for Karachi University, Baqai and Hamdard University.

Introduction to the department.

Faculty

1. Professor & Head of Department

Dr. Sohail Rafi Khan
Ph.D, 1983 (London)

2. Associate Professor

Dr. Nishat Ayub MBBS, Mphil (BMSI)
M.Phil research thesis "Cardioprotective Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women."
03 publication indexed PMDC recognized journals focusing on changes in different parameters of lipid profile postmenopausal women, with special reference to the effects fo HRT on lipid related risk factors of coronary heart disease
current research interests include lipid metabolism focusing on its relationship to diabetes mellitus and leptins .

3. Assistant Professor

Mrs. Reshma Zamir
M.Sc, M.Phil (Karachi University)

06 publications in indexed national and international journals dealing with lipid changes in diabetes mellitus and marine biochemistry.
In addition a Practical Manual for Biochemistry has also been published.

Dr. M. A. Shakir
MBBS, M. Phil ( BMSI)

M. Phil research thesis "Effect of Extracorporeal short wave lithotripsy (ESWL) on enzymatic activities and electrolyte levels in renal calculi patients.
Current research includes work on studying the effect of applying shock waves of different strengths on enzymatic activity and lipid levels in patients suffering from chronic metabolic diseases.

4. Demonstrators

Dr. S.M. Sami.
MBBS

Dr. Tazeen Shahab
MBBS

LIST OF MAJOR TOPIC FOR 1ST YEAR MBBS (PART A)

1. INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY.
2. IMPORTANT BIOPHYSICAL ASPECTS.
3. CHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES.
4. CHEMISTRY OF PROTEINS.
5. CHEMISTRY OF LIPIDS.
6. ENZYMES.
7. CHEMISTRY OF NUCLEIC ACID.
8. VITAMINS.
9. PORPHYRINS.
10. BILIRUBIN.

LIST OF MAJOR LECTURE TOPICS FOR 1ST YEAR BDS

1. INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY.
2. IMPORTANT BIOPHYSICAL ASPECTS.
3. CHEMISTRY OF CARBOHYDRATES.
4. CHEMISTRY OF PROTEINS.
5. CHEMISTRY OF LIPIDS.
6. ENZYMES.
7. CHEMISTRY OF NUCLEIC ACID.
8. VITAMINS & MINERALS.
9. PORPHYRINS.
10. BILIRUBIN.
11. METABOLISM OF CARBOHYDRATES.
12. METABOLISM OF LIPIDS.
13. METABOLISM OF PROTEINS.

LIST OF MAJOR TOPICS FOR 2ND YEAR MBBS ( PART B)

1. METABOLISM OF CARBOHYDRATES.
2. METABOLISM OF LIPIDS.
3. METABOLISM OF PROTEINS.
4. NUCLEIC ACID:
REPLICATION, TRANSCRIPTION, TRANSLATION.
5. ACID BASE BALANCE.
6. SERUM ELECTROLYTES.
7. BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF
ENDOCRINLOLGY.

DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES FOR TEACHING

1. Two air conditioned lecture halls ( common ).
2. Slide & Overhead Projector.
3. Sound System.
4. Well equipped laboratory.
5. Seminar rooms.
6. Library ( General & Departmental ).
7. Computers & Printers ( 3 ).
8. Scanner.
9. Individual rooms for teachers.