Research Interests:Nanotechnology, Hydrogels, Wound Healing, Inflammation, Characterization, Toxicology, Cancer
Office Location:
Office of Dr. Atta Ur Rahman Central Laboratory of Biological Sciences, Department of Zoology
Contact Number:
034487177778
Education
PhD in
Zoology,
Department Of Zoology, GC University Lahore (Lahore)
2025
MS/MPhil in
Zoology,
Department Of Zoology, GC University Lahore (Lahore)
2020
BA/BSc(Hons) in
Zoology,
Department Of Zoology, GC University Lahore (Lahore)
2018
Teaching Areas
Animal Diversity, Evolution, Systematics
Experience
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To
Designation
Firm/Institution
Oct 2022
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Lecturer
GC University Lahore
Apr 2022
Oct 2022
Lecturer Zoology
The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur
Jul 2019
Jul 2021
Research Associate
GC University Lahore
Journal Papers
Faiza, F., Ali, S., Summer, M., & Sharif, F.
(2025).
"Assessing the anticancer potential of Bergenia ciliata conjugated silk fibroin nanoparticles through histopathological and biomarkers study."
Journal of Molecular Histology
.
| Impact Factor:
2.2 [Link]
Naveed, T., Ali, S., & Summer, M.
(2025).
"Bioactive compounds in Raphanus sativus: mechanisms of apoptosis, anti-angiogenesis, cell cycle arrest and beyond in cancer prevention and treatment."
: Medical Oncology
.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12032-025-02894-z | Impact Factor:
3.5
Summer, M.*, Hussain, T., Ali, S., Khan, R. R. M., Muhammad, G., & Liaqat, I.
(2025).
"Exploring the underlying modes of organic nanoparticles in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer: a review from drug delivery to toxicity."
International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials
, Vol.
74 (9) , pp.
829-845.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2024.2375337 | Impact Factor:
2.6 [Link]
Hussain, T., Summer, M.*, Ali, S., Khan, R. R. M., Pervaiz, M., & Saeed, Z
(2025).
"Micro and Nanoplastics in Ecosystems: Interrelated Sources, Risks, Pathways, Consequences, Mitigation, Challenges and Future Recommendations."
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-08063-2 | Impact Factor:
3 [Link]
Ali, S., Noor, Q., Summer, M., Ashraf, R., & Riaz, S.
(2025).
"Pathogenesis, drug development, pharmacological relevance, clinical efficacy and future of three-finger toxins of elapids: a mechanistic review."
Toxin Reviews
.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1080/15569543.2025.2512804 | Impact Factor:
2.4
Ashfaq, M., Ali, S., & Summer, M.
(2025).
"Quercetin-polysaccharides based hydrogels: A review of applications, molecular associations, chemical and biological modifications, toxicological implications and future perspectives."
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144845 | Impact Factor:
8.5
Ali, S., Arshad, M., Summer, M.*, Zulfiqar, M., Noor, S., Nazakat, L., & Javed, M. A.
(2025).
"Recent developments on checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T cells, and beyond for T cell-based immunotherapeutic strategies against cancer."
Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice
.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1177/10781552251324896 | Impact Factor:
0.9
Summer, M.*, Riaz, S., Ali, S., Noor, Q., Ashraf, R., & Khan, R. R. M.
(2025).
"Understanding the Dual Role of Macrophages in Tumor Growth and Therapy: A Mechanistic Review."
Chemistry and Biodiversity
.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202402976 | Impact Factor:
2.5 [Link]
Summer, M.*, Ashraf, R., Ali, S., Bach, H., Noor, S., Noor, Q., Riaz, S., & Khan, R. R. M.
(2024).
"Inflammatory response of nanoparticles: Mechanisms, Consequences, and Strategies for Mitigation."
Chemosphere
, Vol.
363 .
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142826 | Impact Factor:
8.1 [Link]
Summer, M.*, Ali, S., Fiaz, U., Hussain, T., Khan, R. R. M., & Fiaz, H.
(2024).
"Revealing the molecular mechanisms in wound healing and the effects of different physiological factors including diabetes, age, and stress."
Journal of Molecular Histology
, Vol.
55 , pp.
637-654.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10735-024-10223-3 | Impact Factor:
2.2 [Link]
