Prof Dr. Muhammad Farooq | Drug Development Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Muhammad Farooq | Drug Development Award | Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr. Muhammad Farooq, Multan University of Science and Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Farooq has 19 years of professional experience, including 13 years in academia. He has published 33 research papers in high-impact journals, supervised 30 M.Phil students, and has played a pivotal role in designing and establishing state-of-the-art Pharm-D and research laboratories. Currently, he serves as the Head of the School of Pharmacy at Multan University of Science & Technology. His contributions include being the Convener of the Quality Enhancement Cell, Admission and Sports Coordinator, and a member of various academic committees. He has also conducted successful accreditation visits for the HEC and Pharmacy Council and teaches Pharm-D, M.Phil, and PhD courses.

Professional Profile:

 

Dr. Muhammad Farooq: A Suitable Candidate for the Best Researcher Award

Overview:
Dr. Muhammad Farooq is a distinguished academic in the field of Pharmaceutics, with a remarkable 19 years of professional experience, including 13 years in academic roles. His contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, especially in drug formulation and delivery, have earned him a reputation as a leader in his field.

Education:

  • Ph.D. (Pharmaceutics) – University of Karachi (2020)
    Thesis: Formulation Development and Evaluation of Loxoprofen Sodium Pellets and Its Pharmacokinetic Studies
  • M.Phil. (Pharmaceutics) – Islamia University, Bahawalpur (2011)
    Thesis: Formulation and Characterization of Microcapsules for Targeted Drug Delivery to Colon
  • B.Pharmacy – Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (2006)

Professional Experience:

  • Professor & Head of Department, School of Pharmacy, Multan University of Science and Technology (Sep 2023 – Present)
    Successfully led visits from regulatory bodies such as PHEC, HEC, and PCP.
  • Assistant Professor, The University of Lahore (2015 – 2023)
    Convener of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) Pharmacy Committee, supervisor for M.Phil. and Ph.D. students, and organizer of national and international conferences.
  • Lecturer, The University of Lahore (2011 – 2015)
    Taught advanced pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics and supervised M.Phil. research projects.
  • Researcher, Healer Pharma, Lahore (2006 – 2008)
    Worked on targeted drug delivery systems and published in peer-reviewed journals.

Research Focus:

  • Development of drug delivery systems such as transdermal patches, microspheres, and polymeric carriers.
  • Pharmacokinetic studies, solubility enhancement techniques, and bioavailability studies of various drugs.
  • Novel approaches to colon-targeted delivery and solid lipid nanoparticles.

 

Publication top Notes:

Responding to Hitch in Fighting Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Through Arginine Multi Functionalized Mucoadhesive SNEDDS of Rifampicin

 

Prof Dr. David Parés Martinez | Healthcare Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. David Parés Martinez | Healthcare Award | Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr. David Parés Martinez, Hospital Germans Trias. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain

Dr. David Parés is a distinguished specialist in General and Digestive Surgery with a robust career marked by both national and international contributions. With 152 articles indexed in PUBMED, Dr. Parés has garnered a significant impact factor of 253.576 and an H-index of 21, reflecting his extensive and influential research in the field. His publications are prominently featured in high-impact specialty journals, with 48.2% appearing in the 1st and 2nd quartiles. Currently, he serves as a Specialist Physician at the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital in Badalona and is affiliated with the hospital’s research center (IGTP). Dr. Parés’ academic credentials include accreditation as an Associate Professor by AQU in 2011 and as a Full Professor of Surgery by ANECA in 2014. His mentorship has guided five doctoral theses, three of which are completed. His research focuses on Colorectal Emergencies, Colon Cancer, Proctology, Fecal Incontinence, and Quality of Care. In addition to authoring four book chapters, he has been involved in six research grants, including four FIS-ISCIII Grants.

 

Professional Profile:

 

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. David Parés is a distinguished specialist in General and Digestive Surgery at the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital in Badalona and a prominent researcher at the Institut d’Investigació en Ciències de la Salut. His extensive career, including his recent roles in the United Kingdom and Spain, highlights his exceptional contributions to the field of colorectal surgery and research.

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      • Location: USA
      • Year: 2002

Professional Experience:

  1. Current Position:
    • Employing Entity: FUNDACIÓ INSTITUT D’INVESTIGACIÓ EN CIÈNCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL
    • Position: Specialist Physician
    • Start Date: 01/01/2016
  2. Previous Positions:
    • Hospital del Mar
      • Position: Specialist Physician
      • Start-End Date: 01/02/2004 – 30/09/2019
    • Royal London Hospital – Barts NHS Trust
      • Position: Senior Clinical Fellow
      • Start-End Date: 15/01/2016 – 15/07/2016
    • Portsmouth Hospitals NHS
      • Position: Consultant Surgeon
      • Start-End Date: 01/07/2014 – 15/01/2016
    • Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu
      • Position: Head of General and Digestive Surgery Service
      • Start-End Date: 01/10/2009 – 30/06/2014
    • Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
      • Position: Specialist Physician
      • Start-End Date: 01/01/2000 – 01/02/2004

Publication top Notes:

Predictive Power of the Trigger Tool for the detection of adverse events in general surgery: a multicenter observational validation study

Breast cancer treatment in octogenarian patients | Cáncer de mama en pacientes octogenarias