Collaborating partner in a Swiss National Science Foundation project on genetic variants linked to Congenital Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism in the Pakistani population
Research laboratory
Genetic Screening
The lab explores the genetic and epigenetic basis of complex diseases prevalent in Pakistan — asthma, lung cancer, COPD and congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism — to help personalise patient treatment.
Research with real-world impact
From laboratory discovery to practical solutions.
Research links genetic profiles to treatment response for complex, common diseases, and is developing cost-effective third-generation sequencing facilities to bring precision genomics to more researchers and clinicians.
Medical & precision genomicsComplex disease geneticsThird-generation sequencing
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- faculty investigators
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- research scholars
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- funded research projects
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- notable outcomes
Research programme
Our research programme.
The programme connects discovery, laboratory validation and the development of tools and products for real-world use.
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Complex disease genetics
Genetic and epigenetic association studies of asthma, lung cancer, COPD and congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
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Precision genomics for treatment
Linking patient genetic profiles to treatment plans to improve outcomes and reduce adverse reactions.
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Sequencing facility development
Developing cost-effective protocols for third-generation sequencing for researchers and clinicians.
Translation & outcomes
Research built to leave the laboratory.
Notable outcomes, products, services and intellectual property from the group.
Genotypic categorisation of patients who respond better to Vitamin D supplements for suppressing COPD symptoms, with Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore
Identified genetic variants predisposing the local population to asthma, COPD and lung cancer, published in the Journal of Asthma, Clinical Respiratory Journal and CHEST
18 students have completed their MPhil from this lab, with 3 PhD and 2 MPhil students currently enrolled
Research group
Faculty leading the programme.
Meet the investigators who lead the laboratory’s research.
Research students
The questions shaping tomorrow’s science.
2 PhD scholars4 MPhil scholars1 Other researchers
PhD research scholars 2
Ali Raza
PhD Research Scholar
Aroosa Ijaz
PhD Research Scholar
MPhil research scholars 4
Sahar Yousaf
MPhil Research Scholar
Hadeena Musarrat
MPhil Research Scholar
Amna Sadaf
MPhil Research Scholar
Sumaira
MPhil Research Scholar
Research team 1
Asad Shah
Research Scholar
Research funding
A sustained pipeline of funded research.
Competitive public funding and partnerships support the laboratory’s projects.
Active projects
Completed projects
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