Zeba Haque

A seasoned academician of medical sciences, with a fusion of expertise and dedication. With a comprehensive educational background spanning from MBBS to a PhD in Neuro-biochemistry, I have a career path marked by teaching, research, and mentorship in a leading public sector Health University of Pakistan. A Professor since 13 years now in I have supervised 10 M.Phil and 4 PhD scholars and have over 50 publications enriching the scientific discourse. Moreover, my leadership capabilities have been refined through various administrative roles within the university, including Principal of a medical college and Director of the Postgraduate Institute and Research Labs, where excellence has been the hallmark of my tenure.

• Senate, DUHS
• Syndicate, DUHS
• Academic Council, DUHS
• BASR, DUHS
• Academic Committee, DUHS
• Scientific Committee, DUHS
• Ph.D. Advisory Committee, DUHS
• Boys and Girls Hostel Committee, DUHS
• Harassment Committee, DUHS
• Institutional Performance Evaluation, HEC

• Muhammad, Masroor, Professor Dr., provc.mm@duhs.edu.pk, 0333-2203564, Dow International Medical College, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor of Medicine Dow University Hospital, Karachi, DOW University Of Health Sciences, Karachi
• Talat, Mirza, Prof Dr., deanresearch@zu.edu.pk, 0333-2184453, Ziauddin University, Dean of Research, Karachi
• Tariq, Rafi, Prof. Dr., info@sindhhec.gov.pk, 0333-2301188, Sindh HEC, Chairman Sindh HEC, Ex-Professor of ENT Jinnah Sindh Medical University, F 60/1, Block-4, Near Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine, Clifton, Karachi

• Jabbar S, Ahmed N, Hasan JA, Haque Z, Farooqui WA. CDK12 as a Potential Biomarker for Characterization of Circulating Tumor Cells in Epithelial Ovarian Tumors. Current molecular medicine.
• Masroor M, Haque Z, Anwar H, Hanif F, Farooqui WA. Association of APOC3 and PNPLA3 genetic polymorphisms in adult Pakistani population with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Human Gene. 2025 Jul 23:201453.
• Ahmed TF, Ahmed A, Haque Z, Azmi MB, Salam JU, Hanif F. Mapping the microRNA-mediated crosstalk between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease: a computational genomic insight. bioRxiv. 2025 Jul 18:2025-07.
• Haque Z, Hanif F, Owais M. AI in biomedical research: unleashing the potential of a transformative partnership. J Pak Med Assoc. 2024 Feb;74(1 (Supple-2)):S1. doi: 10.47391/JPMA-DUHS-S01. PMID: 38385462..
• Zufishan S, Haque Z, Nazar S, et al. Role of zinc in chronic telogen effluvium in serum and hair of patients with alopecia. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. 2024 Feb;74(1 (Supple-2)):S47-S50. DOI: 10.47391/jpma-duhs-s10. PMID: 38385471.
• Parveen S, Haque Z, Ahsan M, et al. Serum Leptin levels in newly diagnosed Epileptic Patients. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. 2024 Feb;74(1 (Supple-2)):S29-S32. DOI: 10.47391/jpma-duhs-s07. PMID: 38385468.
• Azim SS, Haque Z, Khan S, et al. Oxidative stress in polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. 2024 Feb;74(1 (Supple-2)):S2-S7. DOI: 10.47391/jpma-duhs-s02. PMID: 38385463.
• Qamar A, Hanif M, Haque Z, et al. Genetic variant in TNF-α gene and its plasma level in relation to obstructive sleep apnoea in the Pakistani population. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. 2024 Feb;74(1 (Supple-2)):S8-S13. DOI: 10.47391/jpma-duhs-s03. PMID: 38385464.
• Haque Z, Hanif F, Owais M, Siddiqui S. 1st International Conference on Biomedical Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi Pakistan. J Pak Med Assoc. 2023 Jun;73(6):1349-1352. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.23-47. PMID: 37427652.
• Qamar A, Nazar S, Butt F, Iqbal F, Rehmani S, Haque Z. PLASMA ADIPONECTIN LEVELS IN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA: A CROSS SECTION STUDY. Pakistan Journal of Physiology. 2023 Mar 31;19(1):17-20.
• Aziz Z, Sohail A, Soban M, Shah SM, Fatima F, Haque Z. Exploring the Metabolic Syndrome Trend in Young Adults in COVID-19 ERA: Metabolic Syndrome Trend in Young Adults. Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences. 2023 Jan 31:54-9.
• Qamar A, Haque Z, Zehra S, Baig MS. Obstructive sleep apnoea: Potential role of Tumour Necrosis factor alpha as a circulating biomarker. JPMA. 2022;72(1350). (I.F = 1.002)
• Haque A, Mansoor S, Malik F, Ahmed J, Haque Z. Comparison of Quality of Life of Medical Students in Annual and Modular System in Public Sector Medical Colleges in Karachi, Pakistan. International Journal of Medical Students. 2022 Oct 21;10(3):258-63.
• Ishtiaq H, Siddiqui S, Nawaz R, Hussain MA, Imtiaz F, Haque Z. The Identification of Sialuria with Different Degrees of Intellectual Disabilities in Children and Adolescents. InAPP 2021 (No. 2, pp. 86-95).
• Qamar A, Haque Z, Zehra S, Baig MS. Obstructive sleep apnoea and role of interleukin-6 as a circulatory biomarker: a cross-section study. Pakistan Journal of Physiology. 2021 Jun 30;17(2):15-9.
• Hanif F, Washdev W, Bilwani F, Simjee SU, Haque Z. A Novel Variant in Dopamine Receptor Type 2 Gene is Associated with Schizophrenia. Archives of Medical Research. 2021 Apr 1;52(3):348-53. (I.F = 6.014)
• Qureshi A, Haque Z, Qureshi H, Farooqui WA. Effects of Metronidazole as an Adjunct to Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy on Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetics. Antibiotics. 2021 Nov 15;10(11):1400. (I.F = 4.94)
• Masroor M, Haque Z. HbA1C as a biomarker of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: comparison with anthropometric parameters. Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology. 2021 Feb 2;9(1):15. (I.F = 4.93)
• Qureshi A, Bokhari SA, Haque Z, Baloch AA, Zaheer S. Clinical efficacy of scaling and root planing with and without metronidazole on glycemic control: three-arm randomized controlled trial. BMC Oral Health. 2021 May 12;21(1):253. (I.F = 3.73)
• Noor T, Hanif F, Kiran Z, Rehman R, Khan MT, Haque Z, Nankani K. Relation of copeptin with diabetic and renal function markers among patients with diabetes mellitus progressing towards diabetic nephropathy. Archives of medical research. 2020 Aug 1;51(6):548-55. (I.F = 1.665)
• Qureshi A, Haque Z, Bokhari SAH, Baloch AA. Evaluation of HbA1c in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients with periodontitis: preliminary findings of three-arm clinical trial. J Pak Med Assoc. 2020 Aug;70(8):1350-1356. doi: 10.5455/JPMA.22016. PMID: 32794485. (I.F = 0.541)
• Qamar A, Haque Z, Baig MS, Owais M, Iffat W, Qamar A. Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Predictor of Abnormal Glucose Metabolism. Pakistan Journal of Physiology. 2018 Dec 31;14(4):5-8
• Gitay MN, Fatima S, Arshad S, Arshad B, Ehtisham A, Baig MA, Ilyas MF, Rizvi SF, Farooqui Q, Masroor M, Haque Z. Gender Differences and Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in Students of Healthcare Units. Community mental health journal. 2018 Aug 25:1-5. (I.F 1.44)
• Un-Nisa Q, Zia S, Ahmed SA, Us- Salam J, Iqbal S, Haque Z, Hussain Awareness regarding need of tracheostomy among general public. RMJ.2017; 42(4): 514-517
• Al Arabia DH, Haque Z, Masroor M, etal., Depression: comorbidity ofObesity in Pakistani adolescents. IJAR 2016: 4(4):97-103.
• Sarwat A, Masroor M, Haque Z, Sharafat S, Nawab F, Javed5 A, Haque A, Yamna Hassam Y. Stress and Difficulties Among International Medical Undergraduates of a Medical College In Karachi, Pakistan. International Journal of Advanced Research 2015, Volume 3, Issue 12, 528 – 533.
• Haleem DJ, Haque Z, Inam QU, Ikram H, Haleem MA. Behavioral, hormonal and central serotonin modulating effects of injected leptin. Peptides. 2015 Oct 8;74:1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.peptides.2015.10.002. (I.F=2.86)
• Yasmin F, Haque Z, Ikram H, Haleem DJ. Immobilization-induced increases of systolic blood pressure and dysregulation of electrolyte balance in ethanol-treated rats. Pak J Pharm Sci. 2015 Jul; 28(4):1365-72. (I.F=0.83)
• A Javed, A Mehmood, S Victor, Z Haque. Attitudes and Behaviour ofAdult Pakistani Diabetic Population towards their Disease.JDUHS Karachi 2014; Vol. 8 (3): 89-93
• Sheikh SI, Hafeez, Qureshi MS, Imtiaz F, Haque Z. Postural risk factors for Osteoarthritis in Pakistani Women. Int J. Med. Med. Sci2014; Vol. 1(4): 46-49
• Alam M, Qureshi MS, Sarwat A, Haque Z, Masroor MS, Makki MA,Baig IR, Munir MS, Ehtesham M, Aslam S. Prevalence of Phantom Vibration Syndrome and Phantom Ringing Syndrome (Ringxiety): Risk of Sleep Disorders and Infertility among Medical Students. International Journal of Advanced Research 2014; Vol 2(12): 688-693
• Z.. Haque, A. Javed, A. Mahmood, A. Haque, DJ. Haleem. Gender andstress perception based differences in BMI, hormonal response and appetite in adult Pakistani population. Journal of College of Physicians& Surgeons Pakistan 2014; 24 (10): 705 - 709 (I.F=0.48)
• D J Haleem, Z. Haque, H. Ikram, MA Haleem. Leptin and other hormonal responses to different stressors: relationship with stress-induced behavioral deficits. Pak Vet J 2014; 34(4): 504-507.(I.F=0.488)
• Z Haque, N Akbar, F Yasmin, M A Haleem, D J Haleem. Inhibition of Immobilization Stress-induced Anorexia, Behavioral Deficits and Plasma Corticosterone Secretion by Injected Leptin in Rats. Stress. 2013 May;16(3): 353-62.(I.F=3.463)
• Z Haque, F Yasmin, D J Haleem. A G15719C Leptin GenePolymorphism is associated with lesser perception of stress and other physiological reactions to stress in adult working Pakistani women. International Journal of Collaborative Research on InternalMedicine and Public Health 2012; 4 (4): 296-307
• N-ul-Haq, M A Arain, N Badar, Z Haque. Drinking water: A major source of lead exposure in Karachi, Pakistan. East Mediterr Health J 2011; 17(11): 882-6 (I.F=0.663)
• Z Haque, D J Haleem. Role of peripheral serotonin instressinduced obesity. Medical Channel 2011. 17 (4): 5-10.
• Z Haque, D J Haleem. The Interaction of Serum Serotonin, Cortisoland Leptin in Stress Related Obesity in Working Men at Educational Institutions of Karachi. Karachi University Journal of Sciences 2010; 38: 23-27.
• Z Haque, I Mazahir. Leptin correlates with BMI and fasting blood sugarin lean and obese females with NIDDM. Medical Channel. 8 (1) 61-64 2002.
• Nadeem-ul-Haq, M A Arain, Z Haque, N Badar, N Mughal. Drinking water contamination by chromium and lead in industrial lands of Karachi. Journal ofPakistan Medical Association. 59 (5) 270-274 2009.(I.F=0.347)
• H Zaheer, Z Haque. Awareness about BLS (CPR) among medical students: status and requirements. JPMA 2009 59 (1) 57-59.(I.F=0.347)
• M F A Siddiqui, F Imtiaz, R Rubeen, M Asif, Z Haque, M Nafees. Effects of α-tocopherol on lipid profile in primary hyperlipidemia.Journal of Dow University of Health Sciences. 2 (3) 91-96 2008
• Z Haque, Z Ayoob, F Imtiaz. Role of small group tutorial and tutor indelivering effective medical education. Journal of Dow Universityof Health Sciences. 2 (2) 60-64 2008.
• M Azam, N Jamal, F Imtiaz, Z Haque, Z Ayoob. Blood Donor Screening for Hepatitis and HIV. Journal of Dow University of HealthSciences. 1 (2) 82-83 2007.
• Z Haque, M Nafees, H Zaheer. Research awareness among medical students: A student's perspective. Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospitaland Karachi Medical and Dental College. 11 (1) 845-855 2006.
• G R Lakho, Z Haque, T Chundrigar, J Akber, M A Qureshi. Relationship between maternal and cord blood leptin levels in Pakistani subjects. Pakistan Paediatric Journal. 30 (2) 95-100 2006.
• Z Haque, G R Lakho, M Nafees, K U Shahid, I Mazahir. Serum Leptin Levels Correlate with High Blood Pressure in Adult Females. Journal ofCollege of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. 16 (7) 450-454 2006. (I.F=0.469)
• G R Lakho, Z Haque, T Chundrigar, K Nazir, M A Qureshi. Cord blood leptin levels in Pakistani newborns: relationship with birth weight, lengthand occipitofrontal circumference. Journal of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. 16 (6) 393-395 2006. (I.F=0.469)
• Z Haque, I Mazahir. Effect of Problem Based Learning in Basic MedicalSciences. Medical Channel.. 12 (1) 21-25 2006.
• Z Haque, G R Lakho, T Chundrigar, K U Shahid, I Mazahir. Serum Leptin Levels Correlate with Leukocyte count in Diabetic persons.. Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical and DentalCollege. 9 (1) 510-516 2004.
• Z Haque, M A Rahman. Serum Leptin Levels in Female Patients withNIDDM.. Journal of College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan. 13 (3) 130-134 2003. (I.F=0.100)

• Executive Certificate in Academic Governance for Leaders in Health Education from December 23 to May 2024 by education Unlimited an institutional member of AMEE, The International Association for Health Professional Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Research from 15th May 2023 to 15th August 2023 by CORTEACH
• Instructional Methods in Health Professions Education. Course Certificate. University of Michigan Medical School. Coursera. 15. 7. 2020
• Foundation Everyday Leadership. Course Certificate. College of Business University of Illinois Chicago, USA. Coursera. 17.6 2020
• Advanced Instructional Strategies in the Virtual Classroom. Course Certificate. University of California, Irvine, USA. Coursera. 30.6 2020
• COVID-19 Contact Tracing. Course Certificate. Johns Hopkins University, USA. Coursera. 07.2 2020
• Delivered invited lecture on “Depression: Neuroplasticity and Neurotrophic factors” in 5th Annual Neuroscience conference organized by Pakistan Society of Basic and Applied Neuroscience (PASBAN) on October 12, 2019 at AKUH
• Participated in PhD supervisors Capacity Building Program to produce master trainers in HEIs throughout Pakistan from February 11 – 13, 2019 at HEC Regional Center, Karachi
• Certificate of Participation “Training Session for Honourable Inspectors of Pakistan Medical |& Dental Council” July 7, 2018, Karachi
• Facilitated HEC supported Workshops on Leadership and Governance in Higher Educational Institutes in 2014 and April 2015
• Certificate of Participation “AEME Conference 2013 and 16th AKU Symposium” January 25 – 27 AKUH, Karachi.
• Presented original research paper titled. “A G15719C Leptin Gene Polymorphism is Associated with Lesser Perception of Stress and Other Physiological Reactions to Stress in Adult Working Pakistani Women.” In International Online Medical Conference, March 3-4, 10&11, 2012.
• Certificate of Participation “Workshop on Research Grant Writing” December 10 & 11, 2011. Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
• Organized a hands-on workshop on Tools in Biomedical research in University of Karachi in March 2011
• Invites speaker in the conference “Development of Network of women Neuroscientists in Pakistan” organized by Women in World Neuroscience: A committee of the International Brain Research Organization in July 2010
• Conducted a workshop on diversity of Vitamin D functions at Dow International Medical college in 2010
• Conducted and facilitated a workshop on Leadership in medical education on April 17, 2007 at Dow International Medical College Karachi
• Presented scientific research paper on “Serum Leptin Levels Correlate with High Blood Pressure in Adult Pakistani Population” in 43rd
• Attended workshop on Constructing Single-Best Answer Questions in Clinical Context (6 CME points), at Agha Khan University Hospital on September 19, 2005
• Attended workshop on Research as Teaching Strategy: Genetic and Biomedical Aspects of Inheritable Metabolic Disorders (24 CME points), at Agha Khan University Hospital during September 22-24, 2005
• Presented scientific research paper on “Problem Based Learning in Basic Medical Sciences” in 42nd Annual symposium of Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre, Karachi in December 2004
• Attended workshop on Education Planning & Evaluation, at CPSP with WHO in June 2002
• Attended workshop on “A Network Leadership Development Program Leading Educational Reform” in Manama, Bahrain in October 2000
• Participated conference on “Innovations in Health Professionals Educationand Community Orientation: Implementation, Sustainability and Best Evidence of Effectiveness” in Manama, Bahrain in October 2000
• Participated conference “Towards Quality Assurance in Medical Education”at CPSP with WHO, in March 2000
• Attended workshop on Problem Based Learning at Jinnah Post GraduateMedical Centre, Karachi in February 1999
• Presented poster on “Serum Leptin Levels in Obese and Lean Pakistani Females with NIDDM” in an international conference held by collaboration of IDF and PDA in March 1999
• Attended workshop on Education Planning and Evaluation at Liaquat National Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi in July 1998

• 1. Vice Chancellor Seed Fund Initiative. ‘Investigating Serum Levels of miR-4768-3p, miR-5680 as Potential Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease’. Ref. No. DUHS/VC/2023/11-04/29 Zeba Haque, Co-PI, Role as PhD supervisor Amount PKR: 250,000
• 2. Sindh HEC Grant for Conducting International Conference/Symposium/Seminar at Public Sector Universities, FY-2022-23No. AD/(ACAD)/SHEC/7-16/2022 (Principal DIMC) 2022-23 1st International Conference on Biomedical Sciences Amount PKR: 20,80,000 Project Completed on March 21, 2023 Supplement of the conference paper published by Journal of Pakistan Medical Association (JPMA) on February 14, 2024; Vol. 74 No. 2 (2024): 1st International Conference On Biomedical Sciences | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (jpma.org.pk)
• 3. HEC-NRPU Research Grant 143/Sindh/ NRPU/R&D/HEC/ 2017 Zeba Haque, Co-PI, Role as PhD supervisor Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Through Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy-A Randomized Controlled Trial. Amount: PKR 1,405,530 Co-Principal Investigator Project completed
• 4. HEC-NRPU Research Grant No: 20-4231/NRPU/R&D/HEC/14 (Zeba Haque) 2015-2018. Non- Alcoholic fatty liver disease: Association with risk factors and co-morbidities and potential genetic risk factor in adult population of Karachi. Amount: PKR 3,625,413 Principal Investigator Project completed
• 5. HEC-NRPU Research GrantNo: 20-881/R&D/07667 (Zeba Haque, Darakhshan J Haleem) 2007-2010 Neurochemical and pharmacological studies on the role of stress and dietaryregulations on parameters of obesity. Amount: PKR 2,200,000 Co-Principal Investigator Project completed
• 6. Higher Education Commission No: 1-9/SLFP/HEC/R&D/2010-809 (Zeba Haque) 2010-2011. Biochemical loop relating stress and dietary regulations with obesity. Amount: PKR 290,000 Principal Investigator Project completed

• Completed
• Ambrina Qureshi Community Dentistry June 2021 Project title: Glycemic control in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus patients through non-surgical periodontal therapy – A randomized control trial
• Ambreen Qamar Physiology October 2022 Project title: Identification of SNP in TNF-alpha IL-6 gene and their plasma levels in relation with obstructive sleep apnea
• Ongoing
• Muhammad Masroor Medicine Project title: Non-alcohol fatty liver disease – Association with risk factors, comorbidities and genetic predisposition in adult population of metropolitan city of Karachi
• Shazia Jabbar Medicine Project title: Liquid Biopsy: Molecular Characterization of Circulating Tumour Cells and their Clinical Significance in Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma.
• Tehniat Faraz Biochemistry Project title: Investigating molecular markers of Alzheimer’s disease

• Completed
• Juweria Mehmood Biochemistry 2012 Project title: Comparison of insulin resistance produced by hyperinsulinemia and hexosamine
• Fatima Noor Biochemistry September 2018 Project title: Relationship between IL-2 and autoantibodies in diabetic patients
• Shayan Zufishan Biochemistry July 2019 Project title: Evaluation of metal contents in scalp hair sample in patients with chronic Telogen Effluvium
• Sehrish Urooj Biochemistry November 2020 Project title: Partial purification and antimicrobial potential evaluation of protein/peptide from Pakistani yellow scorpion
• Shahzadi Sarwar Biochemistry November 2022 Project title: Effect of TB treatment on oxidative stress markers and their correlation with quality of life
• Haya Anwar Biochemistry March 2023 Project title: Association of leptin with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in lean and obese individuals
• Syeda Samira Azim Biochemistry April 2023 Project title: Exploring the potential association between Bisphenol A (BPA) and Advanced glycation end products (AGES) in the pathogenesis of PCOS related subfertility

• Standing Medical Board, DUHS
• Curriculum Review Committee (M.Phil and Ph.D) Dental Sciences, DUHS
• Curriculum Review Committee (Ph.D) Pathology, DUHS
• Ethical Review Board for Animal Research and Ethics, DUHS

• Journal Dow University of Health Sciences
• Journal of Aziz Fatima Medical and Dental College

• Dow University of Health Sciences
• Jinnah Sindh Medical University
• Karachi Institute of Medical Sciences
• Shaheed Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University- Larkana

• Undergraduate MBBS Program
• Postgraduate M.Phil and Ph.D Program

• Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
• Higher Education Commission, Islamabad
• Other International Journals

• Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
• Higher Education Commission

• 1. Biomarkers in neurological disorders
• 2. New approaches in education of medical health professionals

• Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) PM&DC NUMBER: 24423-S
• Faculty Registration No: 6084/24423-S/M Dow International Medical College
• HEC Registered Supervisor Ref: HEC/HRD/ASA/2018/29883 dated: 25th Oct 2021