Department of Zoology

Dr. Sumera Sajjad

Dr. Sumera Sajjad
Dr. Sumera Sajjad

Associate Professor
Department of Zoology
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and Institute
  • Ph.D. (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
  • M.Phil. (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
  • M.Sc. (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Joined LCWU since

Joined LCWU as Assistant Professor Zoology in 2005

 

 

Work Experience

Serving as Associate Professor since 2023

 

 

Additional charge/duties

Director Student Affairs

 

RESEARCH STUDENTS SUPERVISED

1.    P.hD.    01 (Completed as Co-supervisor)    2 (In Progress)

2.    MS       52

3.    M.Sc.   08

4.    BS.       56

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Physiology, Endocrinology, Toxicology

 

 

Brief Statement of Research Interest

I aim to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying toxicant induced physiological and endocrinological disturbances and to identify potential therapeutic targets for the prevention and treatment of toxicity-related health issues

Publications

  1. Sajjad, L. Saeed, H. Malik, B. Naseem, F. Rashid, I, Liaquat, N. Khalid and A. Naseem. (2023). Ameliorative effects of Alpha lipoic acid, Quercetin and ascorbic acidagainst Zinc oxide Nanoparticlesinduced hepatic damage: In Vivo. Sains Malaysiana 52(2), 563-578, http://doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2023-5202-18.
  2. Saeed, F. Iqbal, U. Farooq, S.A. Mahmood, M.H. Lashari, S. Sajjad. (2022). Hematochemical profile of Cholistani cattle being reared in the Cholistan desert of Pakistan under pastoralism. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia. 74 (6), 1111-1118, https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-12597. (IF: 0.41)
  3. Liaqat, M. Mubin, M. A. Chaudhry, N. Arshad, M. Afzaal, C. Ara, N. M. Ali, A. A. Sardar, U.F. Awan, Sajjad, F. Rashid, and S. Ali. 2022. Multienzyme and Antibacterial Potential of Bacteria Isolated from gut of Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana Indica), Lahore Using Culture Dependent Method. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4324-2021210018, ISSN 1678-4324 Online Edition. (IF: 1.18)
  4. Liaqat, N. M. Ali, N. Arshad,  Sajjad, F. Rashid, U. Hanif, C. Ara, M. Ulfat, S. Andleeb, U. F. Awan, A. Bibi, M. Mubin, S. Ali, H. M. Tahir, I. ul-Haq. 2021. Gut Dysbiosis, Inflammation and Type 2 Diabetes in Mice using Synthetic Gut Microbiota from Diabetic Humans. Brazilian Journal of Biology. (83). (IF=1.266)
  5. Fatima, F. Manzoor, H. Amman, Z. Kanwal, A. Latif, Z. Ali, H. I. Gondal, S. Sajjad and R. S. Janjua. 2021. Supplementation of Soy Based Feed with Linseed and its Effects on Growth and Fatty Acid Profile in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Pakistan Journal of Zoology, pp 1-7, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20190124070139. (IF: 0.924)
  6. Liaqat, S. A. Mirza, Sajjad, S. Ali, M. F. Qamar and I. U. Haq. 2021. FliI Role in Flagellar Assembly of Salmonella ΔfliI Mutant Strain Determines Motility and Biofilm Formation. Pakistan Journal of Zoology., pp 1-7, (Accepted). DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20190628120649. (IF: 0.924)
  7. Sajjad, L. Saeed, H. Malik, , U. Farooq and S. Akhtar. 2020. Ethanolic extract of propolis and vitamin E attenuates metal-induced testicular necrosis: time-related reproductive system in albino mice. The European Zoological Journal, 87(1): 138-147. DOI:10.1080/24750263.2020.1732486, ISSN: (Print) 2475-0263 (Online) Journal homepage: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/tizo21 (IF: 1.65)
  8. T, Alyas, S. Shaheen, F, Hussain, N, Harun, K, Hussain, S, Sajjad, M, Ahmed and F, Khan. 2020. Scanning Electron Microscopy-based palynological characterization of selected Euphorbiaceae taxa colonized in Pakistan. Microscopy Research and Techniques. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jemt.23644 com/journal/jemt. (IF: 2.11).
  9. A, Alam, S, Shaheen, S, Sarwar, M, Jaffer, M, Saba, M, Hanif, Sajjad and F, Khan. 2020. Pollen morphological assessment of specific selected species of district Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan under LM and SEM. Microscopy Research and Techniques, DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jemt.23656 wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/jemt. (IF: 2.11)
  10. Sajjad, H. Malik, L. Saeed, I. Hashim, U. Farooq and F. Manzoor. 2019. Synergistic Potential of Propolis and Vitamin E Against Sub-acute Toxicity of AlCl3in Albino Mice: In VivoStudy. Physiological Research. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.33549/physiolres.933863. (IF 1.29)
  11. Naz, N. Ibrahim, S. Sharif, A. Iqbal, N. Sarwar, S. Sajjad, and A. Kaleem. 2019. The incidence of keratoconus and its association with ocular disorders in Lahore population. Pure and Applied Biology., 8(1): 619-624, http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2019.80001.
  12. Sajjad, H. Malik, L. Saeed and C. Aqsa. 2018. Changes in Growth Hormone and Cortisol Profile Due to Lead Induced Toxicity in Labeo rohita. Turkish Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 18: 921-926. (IF 0.82). (ISSN 1303-2712).
  13. F R, Iqra P, Shafaq F, Sumaira S, Zakia K, Hunaiza T and Husna M. 2017. Antimicrobial Behavior of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and β-Lactam Antibiotics against Pathogenic Bacteria. Archives of Clinical Microbiology 8 (4):57-61 ISSN 1989-8436. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4172/1989-8436.100057. imedpub.com
  14. Malik, S. Sajjad, L. Saeed, A. Asghar. 2017. The effect of crude nigella sativa oil against the acute toxicity of diclofenac sodium and ibuprofen on the livers of albino mice. Slovenian VeterinaryResearch. 54 (1): 7 –21. (IF 0.29).
  15. A. Batool, S Sajjad and H. Malik. 2017. "Cervical cancer in Pakistan: A review. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association. 67(7): 1074-1077. (IF: 0.48).
  16. Arshad, K. J. Cheema, H. J. Malik and S. Sajjad. 2017. Seroepidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii infection among human population in Lahore. Int. J. Biosci. 10(3): 192-198.
  17. Malik, S. Sajjad, S. Akhtar and S. Bilal. 2016. Effect of Nickel Toxicity On Growth Parameters And Hepatic Enzymes In Major Carp. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 50(3):370-373. (IF: 0.044).
  18. Sajjad , S. Tobassum, U. Farooq, H. Malik, M. Idris. 2015. Effects of Naloxone and Yohimbine in polycystic ovary syndrome: A rabbit model study. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences. 46: 1265-1270. (IF: 0.497) (E-ISSN: 1303-6165).
  19. Malik, S. Sajjad, S. Khalid, U. Kamal and M. Habib. 2015. Synergistic Effect of Metformin in combination with cinnamon and turmeric on blood glucose level of diabetic rabbit. Journal of Innovative Sciences. 1(2): 11-14.
  20. Shabir, H. Malik, S. Sajjad and M. N. Abbas. 2015. Effect of Nandrolone Decanoate, Boldenone Undecylenate on Renal Status of Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Global Veterinaria, International Digital Organization Scientific Information, DEIRA, UAE. 14 (3): 432-438. (IF: 0.677).
  21. Sajjad, H. Malik, U. Farooq, F. Rashid, H. Nasim, S. Tariq, S. Rehman. 2014. Cadmium Chloride Toxicity Revisited: Effect on Certain Andrological, Endocrinological and Biochemical Parameters of Adult Male Rabbits. Physiological Research. 63(4): 505-512. (IF 1.53).
  22. Rashid, H. Fatima,I. Ali, N. Sharif, H. Malik and S. Sajjad. 2014. Heavy Metal Contamination of Drinking Water Nearby Hadiara Drain. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 46(4)1161-1163. (IF 0.404 )
  23. Sajjad, U. Farooq, H. Malik, M. Anwar And I. Ahmad 2012. Comparative Hematological Variables of Bengal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) kept in Lahore Zoo and Lahore Wildlife Park, Pakistan. Turkish Journal of Veterinary And Animal Sciences. (IF 0.276).
  24. Sajjad, U. Farooq, M. Anwar, A. Khurshid and S.A. Bukhari. 2011. Effect of captivity on plasma cortisol level and behavioral pattern of Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris). Pakistan Veterinary Journal., 31(3): 195-198. (IF 0.707)
  25. Farooq, H.A. Samad, A. Khurshid and S. Sajjad. (2011) Normal reference hematological values of one-humped camels kept in Cholistan desert. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 21(2): 157-160 (IF 0.638)
  26. U. Farooq, S, Sajjad, M. Anwar and B.N.Khan. (2011) Serum chemistry variable of Bangal Tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) kept in various forms of captivity. Pakistan Veterinary Journal. 32 (IF 0.707).

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