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Dr. Aamir Mushtaq

Dr. Aamir Mushtaq

Assistant Professor
Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences
Email: aamir.mushtaq@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: Neurobehavioral, Dementia and Toxicology involving Biochemical Investigations, Molecular Mechanisms, Enzymology, Histology and Histopathology
Office Location: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Main Campus GCU Lahore
Contact Number: 03336295580
Personal Website : https://gcu.edu.pk/pharmaceutical.php
Biography

Over a 12 years’ career in teaching Pharmacology at university level. I have played an essential role in research and development through pharmacological, neurobehavioral and toxicological studies. Current focus is to find research projects and also on publication of research data to excel in the field.

Education
2020  PhD in Pharmacy (Pharmacology), Punjab University College Of Pharmacy, University Of The Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
2013  MS/MPhil in Pharmacy (Pharmacology), Faculty Of Pharmacy And Alternative Medicines, The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur Bahawalpur, Pakistan
2011  BA/BSc(Hons) in Pharmacy, University Of Sargodha Sargodha, Pakistan

Teaching Areas

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Clinical Pharmacology
Clinical Pharmacy
Pathology
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Nov 2022 Continue Assistant Professor Department Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Government College University Lahore Pakistan.
Jan 2017 Nov 2022 Associate Professor Gulab Devi Institute Of Pharmacy, Gulab Devi Educational Complex Lahore Pakistan.
Feb 2014 Jan 2017 Senior Lecturer Riphah Institute Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Riphah International University Lahore Pakistan.

Journal Papers

Ayub, M., Sabahat Zahra Siddiqui, S. Z., Rehman A., Abbasi, M. A., Parveen, R., Shah, S. A. A., Mushtaq, A., Iqbal, J., Khalid, H., Imran, S., Abbas, G. (2025). "Design, Synthesis, and Computational Studies of Novel N- (Substituted phenyl)-3-(5-((naphthalen-2-yloxy)methyl)-4- phenyl 4H 1,2,4-triazol-3-ylthio)acetamides as Potent Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors." ACS Omega, 2025 (10), 45191-45203. DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c04448 | Impact Factor: 4.3
Kamran, S. H., Mushtaq, A., Khalid, M., Ashraf, R., & Masud, S. (2025). "Emergency management of traumatic brain injury patients and adherence to treatment guidelines in tertiary care hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan." Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 38 (05), 1742-1749. DOI: 10.36721/PJPS.2025.38.5.REG.13650.1 | Impact Factor: 0.6
Qanwil, T., Malik, A., Mushtaq, A., Rehman, M. M. F. U., & Gohar, U. F. (2025). "Hypolipidemic and Vasoprotective Potential of Caralluma edulis: A Histological and Biochemical Study." Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, , . DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.35516/jjps.v18i1.2464
Gohar, U. F., Mushtaq, A., Hussain, A., Riaz, F., Akhtar, M. T., & Mukhtar, H. (2025). "Pharmacological evaluation and acute toxicity studies of fermented extracts of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus oryzae." Pakistan Jpurnal of Botany, , . DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30848/PJB2025-3(36) | Impact Factor: 0.9
Saleem, S., Wajid, M., Muhammad, G., Mushtaq, A., & Amin, M. (2025). "Therapeutic Potential of Thymus linearisin Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Mice: LC-MS Profiling, Biochemical, Histological, and Computational Approaches.." ChemistrySelect, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202500105 | Impact Factor: 2
Jawed, A., Tousif, M. I., Anwar, R., Saleem, M., Mushtaq, A., Riaz, H., Shoukat, U., Liaqat, R., Raza, S. A. and Zengin, G. (2025). "Valorization of Therapeutic Potential of Pimpinella anisum L. Seeds: A Study on Its Analgesic, Antipyretic, and Anti-Inflammatory Effects." Chemistry & Biodiversity, e202401821 , 1-12. | Impact Factor: 2.5
Mushtaq, A., Rehman, T., Saeed, H., Hafeez, S., Hussain, A., Ain, Q., Gohar, U. F. (2024). "Assessment of Acute and Chronic Toxicity of the Active Fraction of Lavandula stoechas in Albino Mice: A Comprehensive Study." Phytopharmacological Communications, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.55627/ppc.004.002.0645
Khan, M. I., Ahmad, Z., Akhtar, M. F., Sohail, M. F., Madni, A., Erum, A., Ayesha, B., Ain, Q. U., & Mushtaq, A. (2024). "Dissolving Microneedles Patch: A Promising Approach for Advancing Transdermal Delivery of Antischizophrenic Drug." Journal of pharmaceutical Sciences, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xphs.2024.08.011 | Impact Factor: 3.8
Saleem, S., Mushtaq, A., Muhammad, G., Wajid, M., Siddique, F., Alshabrmi, F. M., Aba Alkhayl, F. F., & Alatawi, E. A. (2024). "GC-MS Profiling, Pharmacological Predictions, Molecular Docking, and ADME Studies of Different Parts of Thymus Linearis against Multiple Target Proteins in Wound Healing." Chemistry & Biodiversity, , . DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202401821 | Impact Factor: 2.5
Wajid, M., Uzair, M., Muhammad, G., Siddique, F., Bashir, M., Nadeem, S., Ashraf, A., Assad, N., Mushtaq, A., & Rafay, M. Z. (2024). "Sulfamethoxazole-derived Schiff bases: Synthesis, characterization, biological activities, molecular docking, DFT, and ADME studies." Journal of Molecular Structure, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138640 | Impact Factor: 4.7
Bano, M., Waqas, M. K., Chohan, T. A., Batool, F., Mushtaq, A., Asiri, Y. I., Hassan, M. Z., Mujtaba, M. A., Anwer, M. K., & Sidique, M. I. (2024). "Utilizing Cinnamomum verum (a culinary spice), as a functional food ingredient ameliorating hypercholesterolemia: In-vivo, in-vitro, and in-silico multi-model analysis." Food Bioscience, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105153 | Impact Factor: 5.9
Mushtaq, A., Habib, F., Manea, R., Anwar, R., Gohar, U. F., Zia-Ul-Haq, M., Ahmad, M., Gavris, C. M., & Chicea, L. (2023). "Biomolecular screening of Pimpinella anisum L. for antioxidant and anticholinesterase activity in mice brain." Molecules, , . DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052217 | Impact Factor: 4.6
Shah, H. S., Zaib, S., Sarfraz, M., Alhadhrami, A., Ibrahim, M. M., Mushtaq, A., Usman, F., Ishtiaq, M., Sajjad, M., & Asjad, H. M. M. (2023). "Fabrication and Evaluation of Anticancer Potential of Eugenol Incorporated Chitosan-Silver Nanocompo." AAPS PharmSciTech, , . DOI: 10.1208/s12249-023-02631-7 | Impact Factor: 4.2
Hussain, M. A., Mehmood, F., Gohar, U. F., Nadeem, S. F., Mushtaq, A., & Mukhtar, H. (2023). "Microbial evaluation of allopathic and herbal non-sterile pharmaceutical liquid dosage forms." Applied biological Research, , .
Mushtaq, A., Habib, F., Gohar, U. F., Malik, A., & Ahmad, M. (2023). "Toxicity studies of Pimpinella anisum in albino mice." Punjab University Journal of Zoology, , .
Hussain, M. A., Asif, A., Gorsi, U., Mushatq, A., Gohar, U. F., & Shah, A. I. (2022). "Impact of Hydroxyurea on Blood Transfussion and its safety in β-Thalassemia Patients." Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, , .
Mushtaq, A., Anwar, R., Gohar, U. F., Ahmad, M., Marc, R. A., Mureşan, C. C., Irimie, M., & Bobescu, E. (2021). "Biomelecular Evaluation of Lavandula stoechas L. for Nootropic Activity." Plants, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10061259 | Impact Factor: 4.6
Mushtaq, A., Anwar, R., Gohar, U. F., Ahmad, M., Marc, R. A., Mureşan, C. C., Irimie, M., & Bobescu, E. (2021). "Biomelecular Evaluation of Lavandula stoechas L. for Nootropic Activity." Plants, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10061259 | Impact Factor: 4.6
Shah, Z., Gohar, U.F., Jamshed, I., Mushtaq, A., Mukhtar, H., Zia-UI-Haq, M., Toma, S.I., Manea, R., Moga, M. and Popovici, B., (2021). "Podophyllotoxin: History, Recent Advances and Future Prospects." Biomolecules, , . DOI: 10.3390/biom11040603 | Impact Factor: 4.8
Mushtaq, A., Anwar, R. and Ahmad, M., (2020). "Methanolic Extract of Pimpinella anisum L. Prevents Dementia by Reducing Oxidative Stress in Neuronal Pathways of Hypermnesic Mice." pakistan journal of zoology, , . DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20181002061042 | Impact Factor: 0.83
Shah, H.S., Usman, F., Ashfaq–Khan, M., Khalil, R., Ul-Haq, Z., Mushtaq, A., Qaiser, R. and Iqbal, J. (2020). "Preparation and Characterization of anti-cancer niosomal withaferin-A formulation for improved delivery to cancer cells: In vitro, in vivo, and in silico evaluation.." Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, , . DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101863 | Impact Factor: 4.9
Mushtaq, A., Anwar, R. and Ahmad, M., (2019). "Memory enhancing effect of Anise (Pimpinella anisum) with respect to its antioxidant activity in albino mice." The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, , . | Impact Factor: 0.6
Mushtaq, A., Anwar, R. and Ahmad, M., (2018). "Lavandula stoechas L a potent antioxidant attenuates dementia in scopolamine induced memory deficit mice." frontiers in pharmacology, , . DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.01375 | Impact Factor: 4.8
Mushtaq, A., Anwar, R. and Ahmad, M. (2018). "Lavandula stoechas L alleviates dementia by preventing oxidative damage of cholinergic neurons in mice brain.." Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, , . DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v17i8.11 | Impact Factor: 0.6
Iqbal, S.M., Mushtaq, A. and Jabeen, Q., (2014). "Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Calcium Channel Blocking Activities of Amberboa divaricata." Bangladesh journal of Pharmacology, , . DOI: 10.3329/bjp.v9i1.16989 | Impact Factor: 0.5

Conference Papers

. (2025), Atlas College of Medical Sciences. Gujranwala. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Behavioral Assessments and Dissection Techniques in Laboratory Mice: Ethical Approaches and Research Applications"
7th International Conference & Pharmaceutical Exhibition (2025), Hajvery University. Lahore. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Rational Prescribing of Medicines"
1st Clinicon Collaborating to Provide Modern Healthcare Solutions (2022), Gulab Devi Educational Complex. Lahore. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Strategies to Overcome Dementia"
Poster and Model Presentation in Commemoration of World Smart Medication Day (2022), Gulab Devi Institute of Pharmacy Lahore. Lahore. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Applications of smart medicines"
3rd International Biennial Cardiorespiratory Conference (2019), Gulab Devi Educational Complex. Lahore. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Cardioprotective Herbes in Commonly in Practice in Pakistan"
Two Days National Conference on Research and Education of Eastern Medicine In Pakistan; Future Prospects And Challenges (2013), The University of Poonch Rawalakot. Rawlakot. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Role of Aqueous Ethanolic Extract of Aerial parts of Solanum nigrum in Preventing Nimesulide-induced Hepatic Cell Damage in Albino Rats"
“2nd National Conference on Future Prospects & Challenges for natural Medicine in Pakistan (2013), College of Conventional Medicine IUB. Bahawalpur. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Hepatoprotective activity of aqueous ethanolic extract of Cichorium intybus dried leaves"
“2nd National Pharmacy Conference & Exhibition “Pharmacy profession prosperous Health” (2013), Department of Pharmacy IUB. Bahawalpur. Aamir Mushtaq. , Paper: "Hepatoprotective activity of aqueous ethanolic extract of Cuminum cyminum seeds”"

Awards/Achievements

Best Teacher Award (2020), Gulab Devi Institute of Pharmacy.
Best Teacher Award (2019), Gulab Devi Institute of Pharmacy.

Thesis/Research Supervisions

Sumaira Saleem (2025), Ph.D.. Thesis: "Phytochemical Profiling and Pharmacological Attributes of Thymus Linearis Extracts" (In Progress)
Irsa Tabassum (2024), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Cultivation and Pharmacological Evaluation of Pleurotus ostreatus" (Completed)
Aamir Sohail (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Green Synthesis of Manganese Nanoparticles; Characterization & Application in Forensics" (Completed)
Urwa Sajjad (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Phytochemical & Toxicological Evaluation of Thevetia peruviana (Yellow Oleander)" (Completed)
Safa Munir (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Interpretation of Chemical Constituents of C. gigantea to Analyze its Toxicity" (Completed)
Nigarish Shafique (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Phytochemical Analysis of Trapa bispinosa Along with its Toxicity Studies" (Completed)
Zartasha Amin (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Physicochemical & Toxicity Studies of Some Synthetic Dyes" (Completed)
Sonia Hamid (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Phytochemical Investigation of Melia azedarach in Reference to its Toxic Potential" (Completed)
Faiqa Faruukh (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Chemical Characterization of Parthenium hysterophorous for its Toxic Potential" (Completed)
InnamUllah (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Synthesis and biological screening of di-indolyl methane derivatives" (Completed)
Sarooj Hassan (2023), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Phytochemical & Toxicological Investigation of Onosma bracteatum Wall" (Completed)
Habib Anwar (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Ante mortem & postmortem analysis of heavy metals, volatiles, diazepam morphine and their metabolites in in different organs & body fluids of rabbit" (Completed)
Shazma Farhat Naqvi (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Evaluation of hypolipidimic activity of Allium schoenoprasum in albino rats" (Completed)
Nabiha Iqbal (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Anti-oxidant and hypoglycemic activities of some indigenous plants" (Completed)
Samina Ali (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Evaluation of antipyretic activity of three indigenous plants" (Completed)
Sarah Rashid (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Investigation of anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities of some indigenous plants" (Completed)
Malik Arif Mehmood (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Evaluation of anti-diabetic activity of various commercially available herbal products in Pakistan" (Completed)
Shehla Rehmat (2015), MS/MPhil. Thesis: "Hepatoprotective and hepatotoxic study of Cyperus pertenuis" (Completed)
Fatima, Sabeeha, Tasbeeha, Tanzeela and Dureem (2023), BS. Thesis: "Screening of Dementia Among Geriatric Population Visiting OPD of a Tertiary Care Hospital" (Completed)