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Muhammad Summer

Muhammad Summer

Lecturer
Department: Zoology
Email: muhammad.summer@gcu.edu.pk
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
2025  PhD in Zoology, Department Of Zoology, GC University Lahore Lahore
2020  MS/MPhil in Zoology, Department Of Zoology, GC University Lahore Lahore
2018  BA/BSc(Hons) in Zoology, Department Of Zoology, GC University Lahore Lahore

Teaching Areas

Animal Diversity, Evolution, Systematics
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Oct 2022 Continue 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, 74 (9), 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, 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, 55 , 637-654. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10735-024-10223-3 | Impact Factor: 2.2 [Link]