Hina Shahbaz
Lahore
Summary
With a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry igniting my scientific spark and 12+ years of diverse experience shaping my practical skills, I'm an accomplished pharmacist dedicated to optimizing medication usage and patient safety. I've navigated both hospital and community pharmacy, ensuring medication access and providing patient education. As a drug analyst for the Government of Punjab, I wielded analytical tools like HPLC and UV-Vis spectroscopy to safeguard pharmaceutical quality. My expertise extends to designing hospital formularies, monitoring drug utilization, and even freelance medical and pharmaceutical writing. This unique blend of scientific rigor, practical experience, and diverse skillset equips me to make a significant impact in your organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Pharmacist
HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
Mayo Hospital, Lahore.
02.2017 - Current
- Assisted in the procurement process for medications, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions were made while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Optimized drug therapy outcomes for patients by providing comprehensive medication management services.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient workflow strategies and inventory control measures.
- Actively participated in hospital committees focused on enhancing patient safety through continuous performance improvement efforts.
- Kept abreast of new developments in pharmacotherapy by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB.
Punjab University College Of Pharmacy, Lahore.
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Optimized experimental procedures through rigorous testing and troubleshooting efforts, reducing errors in result interpretation.
- Study of evidence based complimentary and alternative medicine based on traditional therapies.
- Solvent extractions and phytochemical investigations of plant extracts by using in-vitro techniques and in-vivo mouse models.
- Fractionation and chromatography techniques using UV spectrophotometer, TLC, HPLC and column chromatography for isolation of biologically active compounds from crude extracts and fractions.
- Molecular docking using Mcule software.
- Basic cell culture techniques such as procedures for cell plating, fixing and incubating for determining cytotoxic activity of plant extracts against various cell lines.
Drug Analyst
HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
Drugs Testing Laboratory, Lahore.
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Optimized laboratory processes for improved efficiency and reduced turnaround time in delivering results.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations, maintaining meticulous documentation of all analytical activities.
- Participated in inter-laboratory and intra-laboratory (LGC, UK) comparisons to validate accuracy and reproducibility of analytical results of the organization.
- Leveraged expertise in chromatographic techniques for efficient separation and identification of various compounds.
- Continuously updated technical skills through participation in workshops, seminars or training sessions relevant to drug analysis field.
- Initiation of an online Drugs Testing and Monitoring System (DTMS) for sample receiving, distribution and reporting of results.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted professional growth and development.
Hospital Pharmacist
HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
Lahore General Hospital, Lahore.
11.2011 - 01.2016
- Improved medication safety by conducting thorough reviews of patient profiles and making appropriate recommendations.
- Optimized drug therapy outcomes for patients by providing comprehensive medication management services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans, resulting in improved therapeutic outcomes.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
QA Analyst
REMINGTON PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
Lahore
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Quality assurance of pharmaceutical products to detect critical errors through thorough manual testing, leading to timely resolution before product release.
- Maintained detailed documentation of test results for future reference and analysis, streamlining the QA process.
- Facilitated smooth communication between QA and development teams by serving as a liaison, enabling faster issue resolution and improved collaboration.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and refining QA processes and methodologies.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
03.2024
Phytochemical, analytical and biological studies of seeds of Aesculus indica.
M.Phil. - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
06.2013
Stability and Compatibility of Ceftriaxone with Dexamethasone and Hydrocortisone Injections
- 3.68 CGPA
Skills
- Microsoft Office, GraphPad Prism, DTMS, HMIS
- Effective Communication
- Pharmacy Inventory Control
- Research and Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Chromatography & Spectroscopy Proficiency
- HPLC Operation
- Cell Culture Techniques
- In Vitro & In Vivo Assays
Certification
- 12/2020, 2/2021 Fundamentals of Immunology: T Cell and Signaling, Rice University, Coursera
- 08/2020, 11/2020, Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-cell Function, Rice University, Coursera
- 01/18/2016, 02/09/2016, Advanced training in Instrumentation for Pharmaceutical Drug Testing, Punjab Forensic Science Agency, Lahore
Affiliations
- Registered Pharmacist with Punjab Pharmacy Council since 2010
- Member "Association of Hospital and Clinical Pharmacists" since December 2011
- Member Pakistan Pharmacist Association since 2011
publications
- Anti-diabetic and anti-lipidemic effect of Albizia lebbeck seeds against HepG2 cells, Shamaila Azam, Abida Latif, Khalid Hussain, Hina Shahbaz, Sadia Perveen, Isbah Ashfaq, Asima Tayyeb, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022
- In vitro antioxidant potential and antiproliferative activity of Aesculus indica seed extract against hepatocellular carcinoma cell line, Hina Shahbaz, Abida Latif, Sadia Perveen, Khalid Hussain, Shamaila Azam, Ayisha Shaukat, Nadeem Irfan Bukari, Asima Tayyeb, Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
- Eclipta alba (Family: Asteraceae): A review of botanical, ethnopharmacological, phytochemical and pharmacological studies, Ayisha Shaukat, Khalid Hussain, Nadeem Irfan Bukhari, Naureen Shehzadi, Abida Qamar, Sidra Siddique, Sidra Saeed, Hina Shahbaz, International Journal of Biosciences, 2020
- Effect of pH on Adsorption Profile of Phoenix sylvestris Pits Activated Carbon Using Paracetamol as a Model Drug, Muhammad Asif, Khalid Hussain, Nadeem I Bukhari, Muhammad Tanveer Khan, Abida Latif, Dure-Shahwar, Naureen Shehzadi, Hina Shahbaz, Hafiz H Khan, Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, 2014
Timeline
Research Assistant - UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB.
01.2018 - 02.2022
Hospital Pharmacist - HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
02.2017 - Current
Drug Analyst - HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
01.2016 - 03.2017
Hospital Pharmacist - HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
11.2011 - 01.2016
QA Analyst - REMINGTON PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
12.2010 - 06.2011
Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of The Punjab - Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Punjab University College of Pharmacy, University of The Punjab - M.Phil., Pharmaceutical Chemistry