Ambreen Qamar

As a dedicated medical graduate with an MD, post-graduation in Physiology, and a Ph.D. in physiology, I bring substantial expertise in medical research, particularly focusing on sleep disorders. While my background includes teaching Human Physiology at various medical universities, my primary focus lies in advancing as a Medical Professional and Research Scholar. Having led as the Head of the Physiology Department at DUHS, I've gained valuable management skills. Currently affiliated with a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) in the United States, I actively contribute as a part-time remote researcher, emphasizing my commitment to advancing knowledge in human physiology and diseases.

• Pakistan Medical and Dental Council
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine

• Workshop on BCQ Construction
• Workshops of CME Series
• ISO 9001:2000 Awareness
• Effective Instructional Strategies
• Workshop on “Diversity of Vitamin D Functions”
• Certificate for Organizing “World Diabetic Day”
• Workshop on “Research Methodology”
• Workshop & Seminar on “Thalassemia Management and Prevention”
• Basic Life support (BLS)
• Medical Education Conference on Building Bridges for Medical Education Reforms
• Workshop on Biostatistics
• Workshop on “Osteoporosis: The Silent Thief”
• Excel Skills for Business: Essentials (Coursera)
• Certificate of Health Professional Education (CHPE)
• Global Health Exhibition & Conference: Riyadh (KSA)- 2022
• Best Oral Presentation award
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course Certificate
• Two training sessions on the Wolters Kluwer OVID Database
• SYMPOSIUM: Electrocardiography: Towards understanding Electrical Activity of the Heart
• Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine and Society (Coursera)
• Non-Invasive Ventilation- “MINDS- ON” workshop

• Clinical Research Scholar, ClinRé (Private) Limited Pakistan, 12/01/23, Present, Engaged as a Clinical Research Scholar at ClinRé (Private) Limited Pakistan, a Clinical Research Organization operating under ClinRé, Inc. Functioning as a remote researcher for clinical trial operations in the United States and Pakistan.
• Clinical Research Associate, ClinRé, Inc., United States, 08/01/23, 12/01/23, Served as a Clinical Research Associate at ClinRé, Inc., a prominent Clinical Research Organization in the United States. Contributed remotely to ongoing clinical trial operations in the United States.
• PhD Research Trainee, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, 11/01/18, 10/01/21, Conducted sleep studies/Polysomnography on more than 200 patients in the laboratory to analyze sleep disorders. Proficient in biochemical analysis of blood samples, ELISA examinations (IL-6 & TNF-alpha), DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR amplification, and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism identification through allele-specific PCR. Hands-on experience in patient handling, patient counseling, history taking, clinical examination, data collection, data analysis, and statistical data analysis using SPSS.
• MPhil Research Trainee, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan, 04/01/12, 09/01/14, Conducted sleep studies/Polysomnography on more than 100 patients in the laboratory to analyze sleep disorders. Conducted biochemical analysis of blood samples to examine blood sugar and lipid profiles using spectrophotometric methods. Experienced in patient handling, history taking, clinical examination, data collection, data analysis, statistical data analysis through SPSS, and patient counseling for CPAP use.

• Highest CGPA in Ph.D. Coursework (3.81) in the whole batch.
• Highest CGPA in MPhil coursework (3.54) in the whole batch.
• Best teacher`s award for first-year BDS students in 2017
• Best teacher`s award for first-year BDS students in 2018

• Physicians’ Apprehensions in Managing a Febrile Child, Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 7(5), 173-177, 2014
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome; Causal Association or Co-Existence?, Med. Forum, 28 (4), 188-92, 2017
• To Determine the Effectiveness of Work Motivation, Through Communication Skills Training Program: A study of Medical Universities’ Teachers at Karachi, Med. Forum, 28 (8), 39-42, 2017
• Effects of obstructive sleep apnea on lipid metabolism: a case-control study from a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan, Pak J Physiol, 13(4), 7-10, 2017
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Blood Pressure: a cross-sectional study in our local population, Med. Forum, 29(9), 18-21, 2018
• Impact of occupational Stress, Interpersonal Trust and Organizational Commitment on Valence, OCB and job satisfaction: A variance-Based SEM Analysis, Journal of Management Sciences, 5 (1), 36-61, 2018
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Predictor of Abnormal Glucose Metabolism, Pak J Physiol, 14(4), 5-8, 2018
• Frequency and pattern of Dyslipidemia in Pakistani Females with coronary Artery Disease, Annals ASHKM &DC, 24 (2), 70-75, 2019
• Genetic variability of omentin-1 gene in apparently healthy population, Ann Jinnah Sindh Med Uni, 5 (1), 10-14, 2019
• Acquaintance of Botox: A cross sectional survey among female students in Karachi, Pakistan, Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol, 13(7), 292-296, 2019
• Physical Activity and Apnoea-Hypopnea index in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, Pak J Physiol, 15( 3 ), 67-70, 2019
• Association of serum vitamin D and omentin-1 in patient with coronary artery disease, Professional Med J, 27 (6), 1237-1243, 2020, 10.29309/TPMJ/2020.27.06.4201
• Impact of socioeconomic inequalities on child malnutrition, J. Pharm. Res. Int., 32(35), 114-119, 2020
• Mental distress after 1st wave of COVID-19 among Medical Students, J. Pharm. Res. Int., 32 (44), 7-12, 2020
• Levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in patients with Major Depressive Disorder and its relation to coping strategies, Pak J Physiol, 16( 4 ), 24-28, 2020
• Measures of depressive Symptoms using Beck Inventrory-II among Healthcare Professionals during a Pandemic of COVID-19, Lat. Am. J. Pharm, 40 (4), 729-34, 2021
• Pediatricians’ Compliance to Clinical Practice Guidelines for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Infants and Children in Pakistan, Healthcare, 9(6), 701, 2021, 10.3390/healthcare9060701
• Obstructive sleep apnoea and Role of interleukin-6 as a circulatory biomarker: A cross section study in our population, Pak J Physiol, 17(2), 15–9, 2021
• Concept generation of cognitive enhancement: healthcare professionals approach towards the impact and utilization of cognitive enhancers in academic context, Heliyon, 7(10), e08118, 2021
• Knowledge of bedside ethics and its implementation in a public sector university hospital, Pak J Physiol, 17(4), 59-62, 2021
• Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of obstetricians and gynecologists towards off-label medicine use in female reproductive health issues, Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
• Healthcare professionals’ compliance with the standard management guidelines towards the use of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis patient, Int J Environ Res Public Health, 19(8), 4699, 2022, 10.3390/ijerph19084699
• Association of serum vitamin-D receptor protein with prediabetes in Pakistani population, Rawal Medical Journal, 47 (2), 293-297, 2022
• Obstructive sleep apnoea and Role of tumour necrosis factor alpha as a circulating biomarker: A cross section study in our population, J Pak Med Assoc, 72(7), 1350-1354, 2022, 10.47391/JPMA.3239
• Plasma Adiponectin Levels in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cross Section Study, Pak J Physiol, 19(1), 17-20, 2023
• Glutathione and Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein as Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress in Essential Hypertension, J Liaquat Uni Med Health Sci, 22(3), 1-9, 2023
• Genetic Variant in TNF-α Gene and its Plasma Level in Relation to Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in the Pakistani Population, J Pak Med Assoc, 74, S-8 (Supple-2), 2022
• Exploring the Impact of Interleukin-6-174 G/C Polymorphism on Plasma Interleukin-6 Levels and its Association with the Presence and Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Pakistani Population, in process
• An assessment of the public awareness and perspectives towards Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in Karachi, Pakistan, in process
• Healthcare provider’s knowledge/current practice with regard to CAM therapy, in process
• Unveiling the Interconnected Realms: The Intricate Link Between Insomnia and Mental Health, Journal of Aziz Fatimah Medical and Dental College, June 2024