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Pakistan

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Experienced Science Writer with 6+ Years Specializing in Health & Medical Content

Profile Summary

As an accomplished medical researcher with a strong foundation in public health and microbiology, I bring over a decade of experience in conducting pivotal studies that address critical health issues. My work, published in reputable journals such as the Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences, Health Security, and the Pakistan Journal of Zoology, reflects a deep commitment to advancing our understanding of infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and public health policies. My research has notably contributed to the field through studies such as the "Prevalence of Overweight among Students of Sagodha Medical College and its Relation to Increased Consumption of Fast Food," which sheds light on the impact of fast food on obesity rates among medical students, and "Awareness and Attitudes of Research Students toward Dual-use Research of Concern in Pakistan," which explores the ethical considerations in research with dual-use potential. These studies, among others, highlight my ability to navigate complex research landscapes and generate insights that inform public health strategies and policies. I have demonstrated expertise in microbiology through my work on the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria, as detailed in publications like "Prevalence of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase SHV and OXA Producing Gram Negative Bacteria at Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore, Pakistan." My research has also extended to the evaluation of diagnostic methods in tuberculosis, as evidenced by my study on the "Effects of Household Bleach on Sputum Smear Microscopy to Concentrate Acid Fast Bacilli for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis." In addition to my research achievements, I have a strong background in studying the prevalence and resistance patterns of infectious diseases in pediatric populations, with significant findings published in journals like the African Journal of Microbiology Research. I am passionate about leveraging my research expertise to collaborate on projects that aim to tackle global health challenges, improve disease diagnostics and treatment strategies, and influence health policy. I look forward to contributing my knowledge and skills to your projects, driving forward the boundaries of what we know and how we approach health and disease.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Human Behavior & Psychology
• ☆ Health Psychology
• ☆ Applied Psychology
• ☆ Clinical Trials
• ☆ Clinical Data Management
• ☆ Primary Care/Family Medicine
• ☆ Human Biology
• ☆ Sleep Medicine
• ☆ Women's Health
• ☆ Breast Cancer
• ☆ Ovarian Cancer
• ☆ Birth Control Methods
• ☆ Men's Health
• ☆ Prostate Cancer
• ☆ Hematology
• ☆ Hematology-Oncology
• ☆ Leukemia & Lymphoma
• ☆ Infectious Disease
• ☆ Viral Diseases
• ☆ Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
• ☆ Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
• ☆ Ebola
• ☆ West Nile Virus
• ☆ COVID-19
• ☆ Syphilis
• ☆ Antibiotic Resistance Research
• ☆ Antibiotic Stewardship
• ☆ Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
• ☆ HIV/AIDS Treatment
• ☆ Pregnancy & Childbirth
• ☆ Hemophilia

Services

• Writing

Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing

Work Experience

Lecturer/RMO

University of Sargodha

June 2016 - Present

Lab Technologist

Department of Microbiology, Head Office, Chughtai’s Lahore Lab, Lahore, Pakistan

February 2015 - July 2016

Clinical Research Fellow

Resource Lab, University of Health sciences

July 2013 - July 2014

Intern (Lab Technologist)

Department of Pathology, Shiekh Zayed Medical College/ Hospital Rahim Yar Khan.

June 2012 - December 2012

Education

PhD Microbiology

University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

January 2016 - February 2022

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Microbiology

University of Health Sciences

January 2013 - January 2015

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Medical Lab Sciences

Shiekh Zayed Medical College Rahim Yar Khan Pakistan

January 2008 - January 2012

Certifications

• Health Security Futures Fellowship

  Health Security Partners, Washington, DC.

  April 2016 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Rauf, Abdul and Dawood, Rida and Chohan, Uzma and Akhtar, Junaid(2020). Prevalence of Overweight among Students of Sagodha Medical College and its relation to Increased Consumption of Fast Food. Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences. 3. (1). p. 19--22.

Waheed, Abdul and Saleem, Sidrah and Shahzad, Naveed and Akhtar, Junaid and Saeed, Muhammad and Jameel, Iqra and Rasheed, Farhan and Shah, Jahan(2019). Prevalence of Extended Spectrum [beta]-lactamase SHV and OXA Producing Gram Negative Bacteria at Tertiary Care Hospital of Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 51. (6). p. 2345. AsiaNet Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.

Sarwar, Samreen and Ilyas, Sadaf and Khan, Bilal Ahmed and Lohman, Danielle C and Haffez, Saleha and Rafique, Madiha and Rashid, Faizan and Akhtar, Junaid and Khan, Saeed and Amoah, Aurora O(2019). Awareness and attitudes of research students toward Dual-use research of concern in Pakistan: a cross-sectional questionnaire. Health security. 17. (3). p. 229--239. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers 140 Huguenot Street, 3rd Floor New~…

G Rasool, M Riaz, Z Mahmood, R Mohy-Ud-Din, J Akhtar, I Javed(2018). Effects of household bleach on sputum smear microscopy to concentrate acid fast bacilli for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. Journal of biological regulators and homeostatic agents. 32. (3). p. 607--611.

Naz, Zahra and Batool, Alia and Rauf, Abdul and others(2018). High resistance in uropathogens isolated from children at Pakistani hospital. Journal of University Medical & Dental College. 9. (1). p. 26--32.

Maliha, Shahbaz and Naauman, Zaheer and Usman, Zaheer and \& Junaid, Akhtar.(2018). MODULATION OF TNF-$α$ LEVEL ON BUCCAL WOUND HEALING OF ALBINO RATS THROUGH COCOA POWDER EXTRACT. Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal. 38. (2). p. 182--186.

Akhtar, Junaid and Saleem, Sidrah and Shahzad, Naveed and Waheed, Abdul and Jameel, Iqra and Rasheed, Farhan and Jahan, Shah(2018). Prevalence of Metallo-$β$-Lactamase IMP and VIM Producing Gram Negative Bacteria in Different Hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 50. (6).

Jamil, Iqra and Zafar, Aizza and Qamar, Muhammad Usman and Ejaz, Hasan and Akhtar, Junaid and Waheed, Abdul(2014). Multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae causing urinary tract infections in children in Pakistan. African Journal of Microbiology Research. 8. (4). p. 316--319. Academic Journals

AKHTAR, Junaid Akhtar JUNAID and Qamar, M Usman and SARWAR, ABDUL HAKEEM ABDUL WAHEED FAIZA and ANWAR, JAWERIA(2013). Sero-prevalence of HBV and HCV in tuberculous patients at Sheikh Zayed hospital Rahim Yar khan, Pakistan. Biomedica. 29. (2). p. 69--72.

Waheed, Abdul and Hussain, Muhammad Shahbaz and Akhtar, Junaid and Sarwar, Faiza and Jameel, Iqra and Kashif, Muhammad and Jahan, ShahSeroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C among Pregnant Women.

Riaz, Muhammad and Rasool, Ghulam and Akhtar, Junaid and Uttra, Ghulam Muhammad and Hasnain, SibghatAn Overview of Diagnostic Approach to Dengue Virus Infection.