TENTATIVE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM FOR 13TH BIENNAL CONFERENCE OF PAKISTAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY (PSM)
Central Organizing Committee for Scientific Program
Dr. Syeda Sadaf Akbar
Clinical Microbiologist at Hashmanis Karachi
akbersadaf@gmail.com
Convener/ Focal Person for Scientific Program Committee
Dr. Muhammad Usman Qamar
Assistant Professor Microbiology Government College University Faisalabad.
musmanqamar@gcuf.edu.pk
+923013054705
Member Central Organizing Committee
Muhammad Shaheen Iqbal
Ph.D Microbiology Immunology (scholar)
iqbalshaheen@gmail.com
info@thepsm.org
+923333381223
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
Wednesday, December 22, 2021 (Day 01)
Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, Main Hall, New Campus, GCUF
| Inaugural Ceremony (09:20 am To 11:00 am) | ||
| 09:20 am | 09:30 am | Arrival and Seating of Honorable Guests & Chief Guest |
| 09:30 am | 09:40 am | Recitation of Holy Quran & Naat-e-Rasool Maqbool (SAW) |
| 09:40 am | 09:50 am | Welcome note by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hidayat Rasool, Chief organizer/ Chairman, Department of Microbiology, GCUF |
| 09:50 am | 10:00 am | Address by Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, Chairperson Central PSM-ASM/ VC, WUS, KPK |
| 10:00 am | 10:30 am | Address by Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (Nishan-e-Imtiaz) Chief Guest/ Chairman, Prime Minister’s Task Force on Science and Technology |
| 10:30 am | 10:40 am | Address by Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal, Patron-in-Chief/ VC, GCUF |
| 10:40 am | 10:50 am | Vote of Thanks by Prof. Dr. Farhat Jabeen, Patron/ Dean Faculty of Life Sciences, GCUF |
| 10:50 am | 11:00 am | Distribution of Souvenirs |
| Inauguration of Poster Display & Scientific Exhibition (11:00 am To 11:15 am) | ||
| Tea Break (11:15 am To 11:30 am) | ||
| Parallel Technical Session A1 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (11:30 am To 1:30 pm)
Theme: Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Agents, Nano Antibiotics Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Farhan Essa Abdullah, CEO, ELDC Karachi Session Co-Chair: Dr. Muneera Baloch, University of Karachi, Sindh Moderator: Ms. Maryam Akram |
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| Keynote speaker:
11:30 am – 11:50 am |
Contribution as Microbiologist in Training and Capacity Building for COVID-19 Diagnostics and Research in Current Pandemic: Sharing Two Years Personal Experience
Dr. Essa Abdullah Memorial Lecture, Prof. Dr. Saeed Khan, Dow University of Health Sciences, ASM country Ambassador |
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| 11:50 am | 12:00 pm | Whooping cough caused by Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella para pertussis among patients of all age groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Syed, The University of Haripur, Haripur, KPK |
| 12:00 pm | 12:10 pm | Molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis and RPOB gene mutations in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from patients in Marden Medical Complex, Marden, Pakistan
Muzamil Shah, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KPK |
| 12:10 pm | 12:20 pm | Molecular detection of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Typhi and carbapenem-resistant pathogens in pediatric septicemia patients in Pakistan – a public health concern.
Atifa Ambreen, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 12:20 pm | 12:30 pm | Emergence of diverse genotypes of S. aureus harboring Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) and Accessory Gene Regulator (Agr)
Nauman Javed, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab |
| 12:30 pm | 12:40 pm | New Delhi Metallo-lactamase Escherichia coli belonging to Sequence Type 131 in tertiary care hospitals of Southern Punjab, Pakistan
Faiza Sarwar, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 12:40 pm | 12:50 pm | Antibiotic resistance modulation of enteric E. coli isolated from houbara bustard bird
Afshan Muneer, Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Bahawalpur, Punjab |
| 12:50 pm | 01:00 pm | Determination of antibiotic resistant genes in Bifidobacterium species isolated from commercial fermented foods.
Muhammad Amir Javaid, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 01:00 pm | 01:10 pm | Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Extended Spectrum β- Lactamase & amp; Metallo β-Lactamase producer a Potential Global Threat in the Near Future
Farkhnda Afaque, Jinnah University For Women, Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:10 pm | 01:20 pm | Antifungal susceptibility profile of invasive Candida glabrata isolates (2009-2020) from a tertiary care hospital laboratory in Pakistan.
Saba Memon, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session A2 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Hall II (11:30 am To 1:30 pm)
Theme: Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Zafar Ali Chaudhary (TI) VC, FMU, Faisalabad Session Co-Chair: Dr. Paul Dean Brown, Jamaica Moderator: Ms. Fatima Noreen |
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| Keynote speaker:
11:30 am -11:50 am |
Small interfering RNAs targeting agrA and sarA attenuate pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus
Dr. Paul Dean Brown, Jamaica |
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| 11:50 am | 12:00 pm | Ursolic Acid and its Amide Derivatives Disrupts Clinical Acinetobacter Baumannii isolates
Ayaz Ahmad, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 12:00 pm | 12:10 pm | Optimization of major toxins production potential of Clostridium perfringens type B under various physico-chemical conditions.
M. Khubaib Sattar, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab |
| 12:10 pm | 12:20 pm | Identification of Mycoplasma hominis pathogens in semen using polymerase chain reaction and “flow-through” hybridization technology
Rubina Ghani, Sohail University, Karachi |
| 12:20 pm | 12:30 pm | Association between Hepatitis C virus infection and type-2 diabetes mellitus.
Tahira Qamash, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KPK |
| 12:30 pm | 12:40 pm | Molecular Characterization of Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus Isolated from Sick Broiler Lungs and Risk Factors Analysis
Saba Sana, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore, Punjab |
| 12:40 pm | 12:50 pm | Prevalence of Streptococcal Super antigen genes
Hina Musa, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 12:50 pm | 01:00 pm | Immunohistochemical based detection of H. pylori in gastric biopsy patients.
Abdullah Riaz, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 01:00 pm | 01:10 pm | Methylation modification of the STAT1 gene in HCV induced hepatocellular carcinoma
Umaira Zakir, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:10 pm | 01:20 pm | Environmental and health impact of antibiotic residues in food chains
Aqsa Shahid, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 01:20pm | 01:30 pm | Mutational Analysis of Full Genome Sequence of SARS-CoV2 isolated from Pashtun Pakistani Patient
Ome Kalsoom Afridi, Women University Swabi, KPK |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session A3 STC Hall (11:30 pm To 01:30 pm)
Theme: Agricultural Biotechnology and Environmental Microbiology Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Sohail Hameed, University of Wah, Wah Cantt. Session Co-Chair: Dr. Mudasser Habib, NIAB, Faisalabad Moderator: Ms. Ayesha Maham |
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| Keynote speaker
11:30 am -11:50 am |
Microbial Biofertilizers: An Environmental Friendly Approach for Sustainable Agriculture
Prof. Dr. Sohail Hameed, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Punjab |
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| Keynote speaker
11:50 am – 12:10 am |
Enhanced Solubilization and Purification of 3ABC Non-structural Protein of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus from Bacterial Inclusion Bodies
Dr. Mudasser Habib, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology, Faisalabad, |
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| 12:10 am | 12:20 pm | Improving microbial population and rice production through integrated use of organic and mineral nutrient sources
Amanat Ali, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tando Jam, Sindh |
| 12:20 pm | 12:30 pm | Saccharothrix Algeriensis NRRL B-24137 Potentiates Chemical Fungicide Carbendazim in Treating Fusarium Oxysporum f.sp. Vasinfectum-Induced Cotton Wilt
Rizwan Asif, Qarshi University, Lahore, Punjab |
| 12:30 pm | 12:40 pm | Evaluation of Plant Growth Promoting Traits of Cadmium Contaminated bacteria for its use in Phytoremediation
Zahra Kalim, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 12:40 pm | 12:50 pm | Methyl-Jasmonate is a regulator to induce immunity in tomato during individual and combined Pseudomonas syringae and NaCl stress
Hamid Manzoor, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab |
| 12:50 pm | 01:00 pm | Distribution of phosphate solubilizing bacteria near seashore of Karachi, Sindh
Qanita Ismail, FAUUST Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:00 pm | 01:10 pm | Three layered strategies to obtain keratinase production: immobilization, co-culture of bacterial strains and use of waste product as a substrate.
Sana Khalique, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:10 pm | 01:20 pm | Evaluation of metal resistance potential of bacteria isolated from rhizosphere of marine halophytes
Drousham Nasir, FAUSST, Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:20 pm | 01:30 pm | Effect of Feeding Tanniferous Plants on Immune Response against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Vaccine in Goats
Rida Fatima, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology, Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 01:30 pm | 01:40 pm | Combined application of nanoparticle and selected bacterial strains on the growth promotion of wheat plant.
Muhammad Arif Ali, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Visit of Scientific Research Posters in corridors of Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (01:30 pm To 02:00 pm) | ||
| Lunch and Prayer Break (02:00 pm To 02:30 pm) | ||
| Parallel Technical Session A4 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (02:30 pm To 04:30 pm)
Theme: Bioinformatics and Proteomics Session Chair: Dr. Shahid Mansoor (TI), Director NIBGE, Faisalabad Session Co-Chair: Dr. Amir Mehmood, GCUF Moderator: Mr. Muhammad Qasim |
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| Keynote speaker
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm |
Viral disease in plants, animals and human: characterization and control strategy
Dr. Shahid Mansoor, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad, Punjab |
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| 02:50 pm | 03:00 pm | Advanced Genomics Epidemiology and Bioinformatics in Medical Microbiology
Afsheen Arif, KIBGE, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:00 pm | 03:10 pm | The prospects of CRISPR-Cas system for the amelioration of antibiotic resistance
Maria Rasool, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:10 pm | 03:20 pm | Pan Based Genomic Analysis of Campylobacter jejuni
Talyha Khalid, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:20 pm | 03:30 pm | Novel role of ABC (ATP Binding Cassette) efflux pump in providing isopentenol tolerance in E. coli
Asad Ali Shah, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:30 pm | 03:40 pm | Molecular cloning and characterization of a thermostable esterase produced by Anoxybacillus spp.,
Ayesha Mohiud Din, Virtual University, Lahore, Punjab |
| 03:40 pm | 03:50 pm | Molecular detection of Acinetobacter baumannii from fish meat available in local market.
Samiyah Tasleem, FUUAST, Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:50 pm | 04:00 pm | Sequencing of 16s rRNA gene for molecular characterization of Bacillus cereus in street vended foods.
Asadullah Marri, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Sindh |
| 04:00 pm | 04:10 pm | Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and their Virulence Genes Isolated from Burn Wound Infection and environmental samples
Rakhshanda Erum, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 04:10 pm | 04:20 pm | Aberrant STAT1 methylation as a non-invasive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma
Rizwan Khan, Ziauddin University, Karachi |
| 04:20pm | 04:30pm | Engineering and computational analyses of glycerol dehydratase enzymes with improved resistance to inactivation for industrial production
Abdul Nasir, Ajou University, Republic of Korea |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session A5 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Hall II (02:30 pm To 04:30 pm)
Theme: Covid-19 Situation in Pakistan Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Salvatore Rubino, Italy Session Co-Chair: Prof. Saeed Khan, DUHS, Karachi Moderator: Ms. Kaneez Fizza |
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| Keynote speaker
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm |
Circulation of SARS COV-2 variant of concern (VOC) traced by Whole Genome Sequencing, the case of Sardinia Italy
Prof. Dr. Salvatore Rubino, Italy |
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| Keynote speaker
02:50 pm – 03:10 pm |
Living the experience of COVID-19 pandemic in one of the most locked country in the world
Prof. Abdul Jabbar, Melbourne Australia |
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| 03:10 pm | 03:20 pm | Understanding the Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 and Genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2 in Local Patients
Shah Jahan, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Punjab |
| 03:20 pm | 03:30 pm | Comparative genomic analysis of the structural proteins of SARS-COV-2 strains prevalent in Pakistan.
Arooj Shafiq, Salim Habib University, Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:30 pm | 03:40 pm | Anti-SARS-COV-2 potential of ethanolic and methanolic extracts of Allium sativum, Zingiber officinale, Eucalyptus globulus and Cinnamomum verum
Aleena Khan, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab |
| 03:40 pm | 03:50 pm | Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on children with transfusion dependent blood disorders.
Usmani Faiza, Children Hospital, Karachi |
| 03:50 pm | 04:00 pm | Impact of pandemics (COVID-19) on Global Health and challenges for Microbiologists
Mudassar Mohiuddin, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab |
| 04:10 pm | 04:20 pm | Age and gender specific study of COVID-19 positive cases: A tertiary care hospital experience.
Fatima Ahmed, Children Hospital Karachi, Sindh |
| 04:20 pm | 04:30 pm | Transmission dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Karachi, Sindh
Sheikh Kausar, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session A6 STC Hall (02:30 pm To 04:30 pm)
Theme: Nanotechnology, Probiotics and Bacteriophages Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Farhat Jabeen, Dean Life Sciences GCUF Session Co-Chair: Dr. Muhammad Tariq, NIBGE, Faisalabad Moderator: Ms. Urwat-ul-Isha |
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| Keynote speaker
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm |
Antibacterial potential of Probiotic bacteria and their applications
Dr. Muhammad Tariq, National Institute for Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, Faisalabad, Punjab |
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| 02:50 pm | 03:00 pm | Therapeutic potential of Lactobacillus post-biotics and its competitive activity against Salmonella and E. coli in poultry birds
Iqra Mumtaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:00 pm | 03:10 pm | Probiotics protect intestinal microbial dysbiosis and subsequent aero-gastric infections of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa
Affhan Shoaib, Salim Habib University, Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:10 pm | 03:20 pm | Ecofriendly photosynthesized zirconium oxide nanoparticles as antibiofilm agent against MDR Acinetobacter baumannii.
Sumreen Hayat, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:20 pm | 03:30 pm | Silver nanoparticles: synthesis and characterization by using glucans extracted from Pleurotus ostreatus
Haleema Sadia, BUITEMS, Quetta, Baluchistan |
| 03:30 pm | 03:40 pm | Comparative effect of organic acids and aqueous extract of garlic and ginger on survival of Campylobacter jejuni on chicken meat
Saira Gul, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab |
| 03:40 pm | 03:50 pm | Controlling of lepidopterous pests (honeycomb and white marked tussock moths) by bacillus strains isolated from the local fields of Kohat.
Syeda Fatima Gilani, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Mardan, KPK |
| 03:50 pm | 04:00 pm | Essential oils composition, antioxidant, antibacterial, and ᾳ- glucosidase activity of Scutellaria edelbergii Rech. F.
Muddaser Shah, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KPK |
| 04:00 pm | 04:10 pm | Combined treatment of probiotics with therapeutic doses of ultraviolet radiations for immunity induction in immunocompromised patients following
chemotherapy Qurat ul Ain, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 04:10 pm | 04:20 pm | Assessment of cholesterol reducing potential of Commensal bacterial species isolated from human milk
Habib-ur-Rahman, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 04:20pm | 04:30pm | Laboratory Formulated Cost Effective Plant Extract Media Combinations
and Commercially Available Dehydrated Medium for Aspergillus niger; a Comparative Growth Assay Sadiah Saleem, Jinnah University For Women, Karachi, Sindh |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Tea (04:30 pm To 05:00 pm) | ||
| Thursday, December 23, 2021 (Day 02) | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B1 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (09:00 am To 11:00 am)
Theme: Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Agents, Nano Antibiotics Session Chair: Dr. Syed Abdul Aziz, University of Ottawa, Canada Session Co-Chair: Dr. Afreenish Amir, NIH Islamabad Moderator: Ms. Memoona Sultan |
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| Keynote speaker
09:00 am – 09:20 am |
Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 and factors predicting next spillover of its more contagious variant
Dr. Syed Abdul Aziz, University of Ottawa, Canada |
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| 09:20 am | 09:30 am | Pakistan AMR National Action Plan: Development & Implementation
Afreenish Amir, National Institute of Health, Islamabad |
| 09:30 am | 09:40 am | Comparative drug susceptibility of colistin resistant Escherichia coli isolated from milk in district Marden.
Khadija Altaf, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KPK |
| 09:40 am | 09:50 am | Molecular Epidemiology of Extensively-Drug Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii ST 2 Co-Harboring blaNDM and blaOXA From Clinical Origin
Mahtab Ahmad, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 09:50 am | 10:00 am | Prevalence and risk factors for second line drug resistance in drug resistant tuberculosis patients in Pakistan: a retrospective cohort study
Irfan Ullah, Pakistan Council for Science and Technology, Islamabad |
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am | Occurrence of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase E. coli in cattle and buffaloes of Islamabad, Pakistan
Hamid Irshad, National Agriculture Research Council, Islamabad |
| 10:10 am | 10:20 am | Prevalence and Antimicrobial susceptibity pattern of Carbapenem resistance from Pediatric bloodstream infections
Ali Hassan, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:20 am | 10:30 am | Molecular detection of multidrug resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa from raw meat samples
Muhammad Qasim, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:30 am | 10:40 am | Quinolones Derivatives: Active against MDR Bacteria associated with Urinary Tract Infection
Amtul Sami, Women University Swabi, Swabi, KPK |
| 10:40 am | 10:50 am | Isolation of Vibrio cholerae from clinical and drinking water samples during Cholera Outbreak in Khairpur Sindh Pakistan.
Amjad Ali Mughal, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh |
| 10:50am | 11:00am | Synergy of Allium cepa zinc oxide Nanoparticle on Antibiotics Against Biofilm
Forming Multi drug Resistant Uropathogens Saba Sana, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B2 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Hall II (09:00 am To 11:00 am)
Theme: Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Habib Bokhari, VC, KUM Session Co-Chair: Prof. Dr. Aqeel Ahmed, HSU, Karachi Moderator: Ms. Atiqa |
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| Keynote speaker
09:00 am – 09:20 am |
Pitfalls in global response to infectious diseases and its impact on global health & economy-preparedness is key word to remember
Prof. Dr. Habib Ali Bokhari, Kohsar University Murree, Punjab |
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| 09:20 am | 09:30 am | Activity of plant essential oils against antibiotic resistant Enterococcus faecalis isolated from diarrheic children
Tehrim, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab |
| 09:30 am | 09:40 am | Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibity pattern of bacteria from pediatric blood culture
Aina Farooq, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 09:40 am | 09:50 am | Evaluation of Phospholipase and Proteinase Activity of Candida spp., Isolated from Patients with Surgical Site Infection
Rakhshanda Erum, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 09:50 am | 10:00 am | Antibiogram Profile and Evaluation of Biofilm Formation by Bacterial Clinical Isolates
Faryal Anjum, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am | Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from hospitals wastewater.
Muhammad Rizwan, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:10 am | 10:20 am | Molecular epidemiology and characterization of Hepatitis delta virus from different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Izhar ul Haq The University of Haripur, Haripur, KPK |
| 10:20 am | 10:30 am | Case-control Sero-epidemiological study on Hepatitis C in Cancer Patients from Lahore
Aneeqa Haleem, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:30 am | 10:40 am | Isolation and Molecular Typing of Multidrug Resistant Bacteria from Antibiotics-Containing Waste and Their Potential for Environmental Applications
Inam Ali Larik, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh |
| 10:40 am | 10:50 am | Occurrence of Multi-drug Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis from Patients of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Faisalabad
Muhammad Mujahid, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:50am | 11:00am | Phylogenetic Characterization of Selected Antibiotics Resistant Bacterial Isolates of Oral Cavity
Hajira Bibi, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B3 STC Hall (09:00 am To 11:00 am)
Theme: Immunology, Virology and Vaccinology Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Sajjad-ur-Rahman, Director IOM, UAF Session Co-Chair: Dr. Ghulam Fatima, Civil Hospital, Karachi Moderator: Ms. Sadia Saleem |
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| Keynote speaker
09:00 am – 09:20 am |
Molecular characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Spike gene from suspected patients
Prof. Dr. Sajjad-ur-Rahman, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
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| 09:20 am | 09:30 am | Characterization and complete genome sequence of 229E-related Coronavirus from dromedary camels of Pakistan
Ali Zoaib, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab |
| 09:30 am | 09:40 am | The COVID-19 outbreak: a novel SARS-COV2 virus infection prevalence rate at a Government Tertiary Care Hospital of Karachi Pakistan
Ghulam Fatima, Civil Hospital Karachi |
| 09:40 am | 09:50 am | Spectrum of protozoal and bacterial infection in hospitalized patient with acute watery diarrhea Karachi-Pakistan
Nain Tara, WUS, Swabi |
| 09:50 am | 10:00 am | Diagnostic potential of liver specific microRNAs and cytokine IL-33 as non-invasive biomarkers of hepatitis
Muhammad Imran Arshad, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am | Development of diagnostic test to determine the incidence of Mycoplasmosis in bovines in Karachi
Syed Khurram Fareed, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 10:10 am | 10:20 am | Seroepidemiological Study of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in District Mardan
Muhammad Ali, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KPK |
| 10:20 am | 10:30 am | Outer membrane vesicles from Gram-negative bacteria and their interactions with host cells.
Zia ur Rehman, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KPK |
| 10:30 am | 10:40 am | Inhibition of viral PL-Pro (Papain-like proteases) protein and cytokine release Syndrome using coumarin derivatives through in-silico & in-vitro approaches Filling two needs with one deed…!
Hira Noor, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 10:40 am | 10:50 am | A serological survey of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) and Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) from Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Muhammad Saqib, Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab |
| 10:50am | 11:00am | Genetic analysis of env gene (gp120) of human immunodeficiency virus type -1 (HIV-1) prevailing among HIV positive population in Pakistan
Salma Zahid, The University of Haripur, KPK |
| 11:00 am | 11:10 am | In-vivo immunogenicity of three different oil adjuvants based Hemorrhagic Septicemia vaccines in calves
Maleeha Fatima, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Tea Break (11:00 am To 11:30 am) | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B4 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (11:30 am To 01:30 pm)
Theme: Biosafety and Public Health Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, VC, WUS, Swabi Session Co-Chair: Dr. Farzana Rashid, LCWU, Lahore Moderator: Ms. Maryam Ramzan |
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| Keynote speaker
11:30 am – 11:50 am |
Vaccines in the control of COVID-19 – emerging and re-emerging diseases
Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, VC, WUS, Swabi |
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| Keynote speaker
11:50 am -12:10 pm |
Prevalence of pathogenic free-living amoeba in diverse environmental resources across Pakistan and its impact on public health in future
Prof. Abdul Matin, University of Baltistan, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan |
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| 12:10 pm | 12:20 pm | Knowledge and Attitude Towards Vaccination and its Impact on Different Variants of SARS-COV-2 Among General Public of Pakistan: A Cross Sectional Study
Asad Ali, Provincial Public Health Reference Laboratory, Lahore, Punjab |
| 12:20 pm | 12:30 pm | Assessment of biosafety implementation in clinical diagnostic laboratories in Pakistan in relevance to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mamoona Sattar, Donghua University, China |
| 12:30 pm | 12:40 pm | Mask using practices during current pandemic
Hafsa Khalid, PCSIR, Karachi, Sindh |
| 12:40 pm | 12:50 pm | Microbial Pollution and its Impacts on Community residing near Sewerage Drains of Lahore, Pakistan.
Farzana Rashid, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab |
| 12:50 pm | 01:00 pm | Knowledge and Attitudes towards stethoscope hygiene and bacterial contamination.
Khalid Ahmed, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:00 pm | 01:10 pm | Sero-epidemiology of Hepatitis C in healthy population of district Chiniot
Hadeesa Raza Malik, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 01:10 pm | 01:20 pm | COVID-19 vaccines
Syeda Ghufrana, Jinnah University For Women, Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:20 pm | 01:30 pm | Prevalence of needle stick injury and nursing practices regarding safe injection and sharp disposal working in critical care of two tertiary care hospitals
Shah Zeb, Saidhu Medical College, Swat, KPK |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B5 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Hall II (11:30 am To 1:30 pm)
Theme: Industrial and Pharmaceutical Microbiology Session Chair: Dr. Ahsan Akhtar, Managing Director Aptly Pharmaceutical, Faisalabad Session Co-Chair: Dr. Malik Hassan Mahmood, GCUF, Faisalabad Moderator: Mr. Mubashir Raza |
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| Keynote speaker
11:30 am – 11:50 am |
Antibiotic stewardship in regional context, challenges and opportunities
Dr. Malik Hassan Mahmood, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
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| 11:50 am | 12:00 pm | Response Surface Methodology for Enhanced CMCase Production by B. Licheniformis TLW-3
Tabassum Kiran, FUUAST, Karachi, Sindh |
| 12:00 pm | 12:10 pm | Bioevaluation of antioxidative and antimicrobial efficacy of indigenously produced varieties of Moringa oleifera leaves
Razia Noreen, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 12:10 pm | 12:20 pm | Biodegradation of Aflatoxin through environment friendly bacteria
Ali Akbar, University of Baluchistan, Quetta, Baluchistan |
| 12:20 pm | 12:30 pm | Improving Microbial Population and Rice Production through Integrated Use of Organic and Mineral Nutrient Sources
Amanat Ali, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tando Jam, Sindh |
| 12:30 pm | 12:40 pm | Biodegradation and Decolorization of Azo dye RB-221 by novel strain Pannonibacter phragmitetus-IMI-1C isolated from TWW of Faisalabad.
Fatima Mujahid, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 12:40 pm | 12:50 pm | Entrepreneurship in STEM: Opportunities and Challenges
Bushra Jamil, BJ Micro Lab, Rawalpindi, Punjab |
| 12:50 pm | 01:00 pm | Assessment of Biodegradation by Bacillus subtilis in combinations with Biosurfactant and extracellular Lipase.
Rabeea Laeeq, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 01:00 pm | 01:10 pm | Analysis and Evaluation of Iron Chelating and Anti-Cancer Activities of Extract from Streptomyces spp.,
Imran Shah, National University of Medical Sciences, Islamabad |
| 01:10 pm | 01:20 pm | Evolution of indigenously developed rapid identification of medically important Gram positive group of cocci by urea & arginine
Mehak, Jinnah University For Women, Karachi, Sindh |
| 01:20 pm | 01:30 pm | Determination of anti-hyperglycemic potential of phyto-alkaloid in High Fat diet- Streptozotocin Administered Rats Shumaila Mehdi, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B6 STC Hall (11:30 am To 1:30 pm)
Theme: One Health and Zoonotic Diseases Session Chair: Dr. Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry, UK Session Co-Chair: Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmad Anjum, UVAS, Lahore Moderator: Ms. Amina Mehmood |
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| Keynote speaker
11:30 am – 11:50 am |
Chronic Inflammation: A major cause of chronic diseases
Prof. Dr. Aqeel Ahmed, Salim Habib University, Karachi, Sindh |
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| Keynote speaker
11:50 am – 12:10 pm |
Biomass and toxins optimization of Clostridium perfringens toxinotype D under dynamic parameters
Prof. Dr. Aftab Ahmad Anjum, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Punjab |
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| 12:10 pm | 12:20 pm | Evaluation of seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasmosis in sheep and goats in District Jhang-Pakistan
Muhammad Shafique, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 12:20 pm | 12:30 pm | Characterization of staphylococci from selected fish species of local fish farms
Muhammad Ali Syed, The University of Haripur, Haripur, KPK |
| 12:30 pm | 12:40 pm | Prevalence of mcr-1 gene in E. coli isolated from the poultry fecal samples
Iqra Bashir, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 12:50 pm | 01:00 pm | Detection of mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in poultry feed from poultry farms in Baluchistan
Ghulam Ishaq Khan, University of Baluchistan, Quetta, Baluchistan |
| 01:00 pm | 01:10 pm | Comparative drug susceptibility of colistin resistant Escherichia coli isolated from milk in district Mardan
Khadija Altaf, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KPK |
| 1:10 pm | 01:20 pm | Effect of exogenous protease on growth performance, microbial count and meat quality of broiler reared on fish meal-based diet
Najam-Us-Sahar, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 01:20 pm | 01:30 pm | Microbial assessment of poultry meat for the presence of targeted bacteria and antibiotic resistance profile of Salmonella spp.
Sadaf Tagar, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh |
| 01:30 pm | 01:40 pm | Epidemiological statistics of FMD virus serotypes A, O and Asia-1 in Punjab, Pakistan during 2014-2019.
R. Rafique, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Scientific Research Posters at Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (01:30 pm To 02:00 pm) | ||
| Lunch and Prayer Break (02:00 pm To 02:30 pm) | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B7 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (02:30 pm To 04:30 pm)
Theme: Nanotechnology, Probiotics and Bacteriophages Session Chair: Dr. Bushra Jamil, BJ Lab Islamabad Session Co-Chair: Dr. Shah Jahan, UHS, Lahore Moderator: Ms. Uswa Siddique |
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| Keynote speaker
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm |
Quality high through put techniques for diagnosis for COVID-19 infection
Dr. Kamran Shaukat, United Kingdom |
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| 02:50 pm | 03:00 pm | The role probiotics in infants’ formula feed
Dr. Mahr Un Nisa, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:00 pm | 03:10 pm | Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Bacteriophages from Sewage water
Abu Bakar Siddique, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:10 pm | 03:20 pm | Potent Quinoline Inhibitors against Causative agents of gonorrhea and chancroid
Aisha Khalil, ICCBS, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:20 pm | 03:30 pm | Green synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of silver nanoparticles using extract of Euphorbia Serpens Kunth
Niaz Ali Khan, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KPK |
| 03:30 pm | 03:40 pm | Synergistic effect of Lavandula angustifolia l oil on the antimicrobial activity of gentamicin against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Summra Ahmed, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:40 pm | 03:50 pm | Silver Nanoparticles Inhibit Biofilm Formation and EPS Production of Multi-Drug Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.
M. Hussnain Siddique, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:50 pm | 04:00 pm | Antibacterial activity of Cuminum cyminum against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Zainab Yaseen, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 04:00 pm | 04:10 pm | Molecular Characterization and Antifungal susceptibility of Ochratoxin A Producing Fungi isolated from Poultry Feed to Plant Essential oils
Gul Naz, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 04:10 pm | 04:20 pm | Immunomodulatory role of Enterococcus faecium strain LCM08 in mice
Muneera Naz Baloch, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 04:20pm | 04:30pm | Antifungal potential of Chitinase extracted from Bacillus subtilis under In-Vitro condition
Maheen Shafiq, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B8 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Hall II (02:30 pm To 04:30 pm)
Theme: Agricultural Biotechnology and Environmental Microbiology Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Mujadad Ur Rehman, AUST, Abbottabad Session Co-Chair: Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali, QAU, Islamabad Moderator: Ms. Zainab Shabir |
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| Keynote speaker
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm |
Implications of agricultural biotechnology for plant improvement in a variable climate
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
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| 02:50 pm | 03:00 pm | Microbial Bioconversion of different coal ranks into valuable by product
Dr. Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad |
| 03:00 pm | 03:10 pm | Control of disease caused by Phytophthora capsici in pepper plant using the soil-borne Bacillus spp., isolated from Kohat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Mutahira Subhan, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KPK |
| 03:10 pm | 03:20 pm | Immuno-modulatory Effect of Dietary Probiotic Supplementation on Peste des Petitis Ruminants Vaccine in Goats
Ayesha Gill, Nuclear Institute for Agriculture & Biology, Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:20 pm | 03:30 pm | Fungal Diversity in different microenvironment of dust
Saqib Iqbal, Kohat University of Science and Technology, KPK |
| 03:30 pm | 03:40 pm | Investigating the impact of combined application of Bravibacterium spp., and nanoparticle on the alleviation of chromium stress in Brassica plants
Muhammad Hassan Akhtar, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:40 pm | 03:50 pm | Plant based products as microbiological media: A double green approach
Sadia Khalil, FAUUST, Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:50 pm | 04:00 pm | Optimization of condition for Methanogenic Bacteria in Marai Village for Biogas Production in Portable Anaerobic Digester
Niaz Muhammad, Kohat University of Science and Technology, KPK |
| 04:00 pm | 04:10 pm | Bioremediatory potential of PGPR to alleviate acid stress on the growth of Triticum sativum
Ambreen Ahmed, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab |
| 04:10 pm | 04:20 pm | Isolation, Screening and Biochemical Characterization of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria from chilli eminent growing areas of Sindh
Qurban Ali Panhwar, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tando Jam, Sindh |
| 04:20 pm | 04:30 pm | Insecticidal activity of Bacillus strains isolated from the local fields of Kohat against the pests belonging to order Lepidoptera
Syeda Fatima Gilani, Kohat University of Science and Technology, KPK |
| 04:30pm | 04:40pm | Biodiversity and quality assurance of diazotrophic bacteria for sustainable
Agriculture Sobia Irum, Department of Biosciences, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session B9 STC Hall (02:30 pm To 04:30 pm)
Theme: Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Agents, Nano Antibiotics Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Abdul Matin, UOB, Skardu Session Co-Chair: Dr. Hazir Rehman, AWKUM, Mardan Moderator: Ms. Khadija Tufail |
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| Keynote speaker
02:30 pm – 02:50 pm |
Microbes for Food and Health
Dr. Abdul Shakoor Chaudhry, UK |
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| 02:50 pm | 03:00 pm | Molecular characterization of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Typhi clinical isolates from Lahore, Pakistan
Mohsin Khurshid, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:00 pm | 03:10 pm | Characterization of bacterial pathogens from commercially available ready to eat salads and vegetables used in salads sold in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Aijaz Hussain Soomro, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Sindh |
| 03:10 pm | 03:20 pm | Isolation of MDR Campylobacter spp., in commercial poultry and tet (o) mediated gene resistance against tetracycline.
Usman Waheed, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang |
| 03:20 pm | 03:30 pm | Prevalence of QnrA and QnrB resistance genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae comparing with Lactobacillus.
Alishbah Roobi, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:30 pm | 03:40 pm | Isolation and identification of Staphylococcus aureus from commercially important fishes of Karachi local fish markets and its antibiotics sensitivity
Syeda Sadaf Akber, Hashmanis Group of Hospitals, Karachi, Sindh |
| 03:40 pm | 03:50 pm | Prevalence and antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of ESBL producing Gram negative bacteria
Abdul Wahab, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 03:50 pm | 04:00 pm | Life Saving Antibiotics and Bacterial Resistance
Hinz Zaidi, University of Karachi, Sindh |
| 04:00 pm | 04:10 pm | Endocrine role of gut microbiota and its therapeutic implications for neurological and psychiatric disorders
Aniqa Arshad, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 04:10 pm | 04:20 pm | Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibity paradigm of bacteria isolated from Urinary Tract Infections
Naila Ziafat, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 04:20 pm | 04:30 pm | Molecular detection of ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from mastitis milk in Peshawar
Sadam Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KPK |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Tea (04:30 pm To 05:00 pm) | ||
| Friday, December 24, 2021 (Day 03) | ||
| Parallel Technical Session C1 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (08:30 am To 10:30 am)
Theme: Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Session Chair: Dr. Omar Bagasra, USA Session Co-Chair: Dr. Bushra Uzair, IIU, Islamabad Moderator: Mr. Zeeshan |
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| Keynote speaker
08:30 am – 08:50 am |
Infectivity of Human Olfactory Neurons to SARS-CoV-2: A Link to Anosmia
Prof. Dr. Omar Bagasra, South Carolina Center for Biotechnology, USA |
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| 08:50 am | 09:00 am | Development of topically applied films for curing burn patients
Bushra Jamil, BJ Micro Lab, Rawalpindi, Punjab |
| 09:00 am | 09:10 am | Detection of Helicobacter pylori Through Microscopy and PCR in Gastric Biopsies
Tahir Ullah, Kohat University of Science and Technology, KPK |
| 09:10 am | 09:20 am | The molecular basis of extensively drug resistant Salmonella Typhi isolates from pediatric septicemia patients
Iqra Latif, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 09:20 am | 09:30 am | Molecular Characterization of E. coli Associated Neonatal Sepsis in Pakistan
Amna Mumtaz, COMSATS, Islamabad |
| 09:30 am | 09:40 am | Genetic diversity of Staphylococcus aureus strains from a tertiary care hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Muhammad Ali Syed, The University of Haripur, Haripur, KPK |
| 09:40 am | 09:50 am | Transfusion Transmissible Infections among multi transfused Beta-thalassemia patients
Muhammad Mudassar, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 09:50 am | 10:00 am | Occurrence of Ampc beta-lactamase producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from skin infection
Hira Naeem, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am | Sirt2 Gene Expression in Gastric Cancer Patients of Peshawar
Ali Raza Shah, Kohat University of Science and Technology, KPK |
| 10:10 am | 10:20 am | Occurrence and antibiotics sensitivity profiling of bacteria from operation theatres of DHQ Hospital, Narowal Punjab Pakistan
Muhammad Atique Arshad, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:20 am | 10:30am | Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Nigella sativa against Multidrug Resistant Bacteria
Arooba Khalid, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session C2 Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Hall II (08:30 am To 10:30 am)
Theme: Nanotechnology, Probiotics and Bacteriophages Session Chair: Dr. Arslan Zaidi, NIBGE Session Co-Chair: Dr. Inam Ali Larik, SALU, Khairpur Moderator: Ms. Rida Zafar |
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| Keynote speaker
08:30 am – 08:50 am |
National Probiotics Lab: Strategy for regulation, development & commercialization of probiotics sin Pakistan
Dr. Arsalan Zaidi, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Faisalabad, Punjab |
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| 08:50 am | 09:00 am | Green Synthesized Functionalized Microspheres for Targeted Delivery of Essential Oil Entrapped TiO2 nanoparticles against MDR S. aureus
Bushra Uzair, International Islamic University, Islamabad |
| 09:00 am | 09:10 am | Moxifloxacin HCl loaded biodegradable chitosan nanoparticles for potential antibacterial and wound healing efficacy
Akhtar Rasula, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 09:10 am | 09:20 am | Antibacterial activity of tio2 nanoparticles and their effect in mice
Farzana Rashid, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab |
| 09:20 am | 09:30 am | Antibacterial potential of plants and algal extracts against clinically important bacteria and fungi
Maham Jameel Siddiqui, FUUAST, Karachi, Sindh |
| 09:30 am | 09:40 am | Resistance modulation through nanoparticle coupled antibiotics against enteric S. aureus of Houbara bustard bird
Amjad Islam, Cholistan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Bahawalpur |
| 09:40 am | 09:50 am | Role of probiotics in the reduction of Ochratoxin A from poultry feed
Kinza Kiran, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 09:50 am | 10:00 am | Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles against clinical isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae
Tabinda Khurshid, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab |
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am | Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plant extracts against bacteria causing diarrhea
Barkat Ali, Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education, Karachi, Sindh |
| 10:10 am | 10:20 am | Occurrence of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae in clinical settings and lytic potential of bacteriophages against the isolates
Moeed Ahmad, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Parallel Technical Session C3 STC Hall (08:30 am To 10:30 am)
Theme: Industrial and Pharmaceutical Microbiology Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Shazia Tabassum Hakim, USA Session Co-Chair: Dr. Sadia, FUUAST, Karachi Moderator: Ms. Aimen Khalid |
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| Keynote speaker
08:30 am – 08:50 am |
COVID or Dikos Ntsaaígíí (the ‘cough’ that kills) and Indigenous Populations Globally
Prof. Dr. Shazia Tabassum Hakim, Dine College, USA |
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| Keynote speaker
08:50 am – 09:10am |
Are we ready for next pandemic status and future planning?
Dr. Tayyba Iftikhar, Rosalind Franklin Laboratories, UK |
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| 09:10 am | 09:20 am | Evaluation of growth promotion potential of chromium tolerant PGPR using Zea mays L. in chromium contaminated soil
Iman Fatima, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab |
| 09:20 am | 09:30 am | Isolation of Bio surfactant producing bacteria from different fuel contaminated sites of Sindh
Ubaidullah khan, FUUAST, Karachi, Sindh |
| 09:30 am | 09:40 am | Studying diversification of microbes in soil around industrial zones of Makori, Gurguri, Nashpa, district Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Naeem Usman, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KPK |
| 09:40 am | 09:50 am | Assessment of Microbe as Potential Bioplastic Producing Entrant
Fasiha Saeed, Jinnah University For Women, Karachi, Sindh |
| 09:50 am | 10:00 am | Bioremediation potential of wastewater in Karachi, Pakistan
Hafsa Shaikh, Salim Habib University, Karachi, Sindh |
| 10:00 am | 10:10 am | Bacterial isolates and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile of superficial and deep-seated Skin and Soft Tissue infections
Rao Abid, Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation, Karachi, Sindh |
| 10:10 am | 10:20 am | Preparation & Characterization of E. coli DH5α bacterial ghosts and their evaluation as a Drug Delivery Vehicle
Sadia Masood, National University of Science & Technology, Islamabad |
| 10:20 am | 10:30 am | Ferulic acid production by Lactobacillus acidophilus through fermentation
Lubna Soomro, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Sindh |
| 10:30 am | 10:40 am | Bioremediation of hydrocarbons in wastewater by soil isolates
Hafiza Shehla, Salim Habib University, Karachi, Sindh |
| Concluding Remarks by Session Chair and Distribution of Certificates | ||
| Scientific Research Posters at Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium Main Hall (10:30 pm To 11:00 pm) | ||
| Closing Ceremony (11:00 am To 12:30 pm) | ||
| 11:00 am | 11:10 am | Arrival and Seating of Honorable Guests & Chief Guest |
| 11:10 am | 11:20 am | Recitation of Holy Quran & Naat-e-Rasool Maqbool (SAW) |
| 11:20 am | 11:30 am | Remarks of the participants about the Conference |
| 11:30 am | 11:40 am | Conference Brief and Recommendations by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hidayat Rasool, Chief Organizer/ Chairman, Department of Microbiology, GCUF |
| 11:40 am | 11:50 am | Address by Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, Chairperson Central PSM-ASM/ VC, WUS KPK |
| 11:50 am | 12:00 pm | Address by Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmed Khan, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, Guest of Honor VC, UAF |
| 12:00 pm | 12:10 pm | Address by Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig, (SI), Chief Guest/Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation, Islamabad |
| 12:10 pm | 12:20 pm | Concluding Remarks by Prof. Dr. Shahid Kamal, Patron-in-Chief/ VC, GCUF |
| 12:20 pm | 12:30 pm | Distribution of Souvenirs |
| Lunch (12:30 pm To 1:00 pm) | ||