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I'am Dr Nadia Haleem

Associate Professor & Chairperson Biochemistry AMC

I currently serve as an Associate Professor & Chairperson of the Biochemistry Department of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan.

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Dr Nadia Haleem
Website
https://ayubmed.edu.pk/
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AMC, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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+92992920100
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Dr. Nadia is a distinguished medical professional, academician, and philanthropist currently serving as the Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Biochemistry Department at Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad. After graduating from Ayub Medical College in 2001, she spent four formative years working as an anesthesiologist, gaining invaluable clinical insights.Driven by a passion for academia, she transitioned to the Biochemistry department, where her exceptional intellect earned her an M.Phil Gold Medal for securing the top position in the province. Today, Dr. Nadia is a highly respected educator and an extensively published researcher, bridging the gap between clinical practice and foundational sciences.Beyond her academic commitments, she is a dedicated community leader, serving as the Patron in Chief for both the National Youth Medical Forum (NYMF) and the Innovators Medical and Welfare Society (IMWS). Through her teaching, research, and welfare initiatives, Dr. Nadia continues to profoundly impact the medical community.

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What I Do?

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Provincial Gold Medalist
Secured first position and a provincial Gold Medal during her M.Phil. studies at Khyber Medical University.
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Anesthesiology Expert
Four formative years in clinical anesthesiology provided Dr. Nadia with a high-stakes, pharmacological foundation for biochemistry.
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Internationally Certified Educator
Holds prestigious CHPE, ICMT, and SEDA certifications, standardizing medical education to meet rigorous global benchmarks.
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Chronic Disease Mapping
A prolific 18-paper portfolio investigating inflammatory biomarkers, lipid toxicity, and the etiology of metabolic syndrome.
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Departmental Chairperson
Successfully navigated executive leadership roles, overseeing academic policy and faculty integration at Ayub Medical College.
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Patron-in-Chief
Nurtures future medical leaders through the NYMF and IMWS, fostering research acumen and public health advocacy.
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Sonography Specialist
Bridging the gap between biochemical pathology and radiological imaging with a 2023 Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
08.
AI Research Catalyst
Pioneering the integration of Artificial Intelligence and qualitative methodologies within undergraduate medical research frameworks.
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Dr. Nadia Haleem — Academic Profile
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Dr. Nadia Haleem

Associate Professor of Biochemistry · Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

MBBS · M.Phil Biochemistry CHPE · ICMT · SEDA-UK Provincial Gold Medalist 18 Publications Clinical Anesthesiologist
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18
Publications
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3
Pedagogy Certs
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22+
Years in Medicine
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2
Student Societies

Biochemistry is not a hurdle to clear — it is the foundational language of patient survival, written in the grammar of enzymes, metabolites, and molecular pathways.

— The Translational Catalyst Philosophy

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Academic Journey
2001
MBBS Graduate
Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad — Foundation in clinical medicine.
2001 – 2005
Clinical Anesthesiologist
Four years in high-stakes frontline practice — pharmacokinetics, acid-base balance, and critical care, forming a clinical lens for basic science.
Spring 2011
1st Position — M.Phil Cohort
Khyber Medical University (KMU), Institute of Basic Medical Sciences — top of the M.Phil Biochemistry cohort in the first semester.
2013
M.Phil Degree Conferred · Provincial Gold Medal
Awarded M.Phil in Biochemistry on September 4, 2013. Received the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Gold Medal for standing first in the entire province.
2021
CHPE & ICMT Certifications
Certificate in Health Professions Education (Dec 1) followed by the International Certificate in Medical Teaching (Dec 15), validated by SEDA-UK (University of Liverpool).
June 2022 – Jan 2023
Acting Chairperson — Biochemistry Dept.
Led curriculum oversight, PMDC alignment, faculty management, and Academic Council membership at AMC.
2023
Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound
Islamabad Institute of Sonography — bridging biochemical pathology with radiological imaging for integrated teaching.
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Pedagogical Credentials
CHPE
Certificate in Health Professions Education
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University · Dec 2021
ICMT
International Certificate in Medical Teaching
CILT · Dec 2021
SEDA
Staff & Educational Development Association
University of Liverpool, UK · Validated
DUS
Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound
Islamabad Institute of Sonography · 2023
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Modules Taught at AMC
Neurosciences (NS-1B)
GI, Hepatobiliary & Metabolism
Renal System Module
Glycolipid Metabolism
Protein & Amino Acid Metabolism
Acid-Base Balance
Urea Cycle & Nitrogen
Renal Clearance Mechanisms
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Research Themes — 18 Publications (2016–2024)
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Cardiometabolic & Atherosclerotic Axis
hs-CRP Coronary Heart Disease Hypertension Heat Shock Proteins STEMI & Thrombolysis Oxidative Stress
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Hepatobiliary, Renal & Pulmonary Intersections
NAFLD Uric Acid Hypercholesterolemia Vitamin D Uremia & CKD COPD & Iron Deficiency
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Molecular, Endocrine & Epigenetic Frontiers
Visfatin & Adipocytokines Warburg Effect Cancer Metabolism Nucleosome Dynamics Histone Epigenetics Thyroid-Glucose Axis
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Selected Publications
PUB 01 · 2016
C Reactive Protein Levels as a Marker of Coronary Heart Disease in Middle Age Individuals
1st AuthorJ. Ayub Medical College
Open Publication
PUB 04 · 2018
Correlation of Serum Visfatin Levels with Dyslipidemia in Obese Balb/c Mice
3rd AuthorPakistan Journal of Physiology
Open Publication
PUB 05 · 2018
Association of High Sensitivity CRP with Systolic Blood Pressure and Hyperlipidemia in CHD Patients
1st AuthorJ. Ayub Medical College
Open Publication
PUB 09 · 2020
Evaluation of Heat Shock Proteins and Oxidative Stress Markers in Serum in Patients with Myocardial Infarction
1st AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 11 · 2023
Investigating the Role of Metabolic Pathways in Cancer Progression and Therapeutic Resistance
1st AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 15 · 2024
Correlation of Diastolic Blood Pressure with High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Middle Aged CHD Patients
1st + CorrespondencePakistan Journal of Physiology · PDF
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PUB 02 · 2017
Uremia Induced Changes in Serum Lipid Profile and Effect of Selected Variables on Plasma Lipids in Chronic Kidney Disease
3rd AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 03 · 2017
Assessment of Thyroid Profile and its Correlation with Different Blood Glucose Levels
2nd AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 06 · 2019
Association of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Serum Uric Acid
2nd AuthorPubMed · J. Ayub Medical College
Open Publication
PUB 07 · 2020
Relation of BMI with Blood Glucose Level Amongst Healthy Students of AMC Abbottabad
1st AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 08 · 2020
Alterations in the Gut Microbiome of Individuals with Tuberculosis of Different Disease States
5th + Corresponding AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 10 · 2021
Self-Medication with Antibiotics Among Third Year Medical Students
4th AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 12 · 2022
Appendectomy Open Versus Laparoscopic in Developing World Scenario
3rd AuthorJ. Saidu Medical College Swat
Open Publication
PUB 13 · 2024
Iron Deficiency Without Anemia in COPD Patients: Assessing Exercise Capacity and Exacerbation Frequency
4th AuthorPubMed · J. Ayub Medical College
Open Publication
PUB 14 · 2024
Association Between Time to Thrombolysis and Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients with ST-Elevation MI
2nd AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 16 · 2024
Correlation Between Hepatic Steatosis and Vitamin D Insufficiency in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
2nd + CorrespondenceResearchGate
Open Publication
PUB 17 · 2024
Hypercholesterolemia as a Causative Risk Factor for NAFLD
3rd + CorrespondencePubMed · J. Ayub Medical College
Open Publication
PUB 18 · 2024
Integrated Structural and Biochemical Analysis of Nucleosome Dynamics: Unravelling the Functional Role of Komagatella Pastoris Histones
1st AuthorResearchGate
Open Publication
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Leadership & Administration
Departmental Leadership
Acting Chairperson — Biochemistry Dept.
Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad. Overseeing curriculum, PMDC alignment, Academic Council participation and resource management for 300-seat capacity halls.
June 2022 – Jan 2023
National Conference
Workshop Facilitator — IMECON 2026
College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). Workshop WS-306: "Strengthening Team Dynamics and Leadership Skills through Simulation" — applying anesthesia-based crisis resource management.
CPSP Regional Centre, Abbottabad
Quality Assurance
QEC Workshop Participant
Three-Day Workshop on Self-Assessment Report Writing for KMU-affiliated Medical Colleges. Organized by the Quality Enhancement Cell, Khyber Medical University.
March 20–22, 2023
Faculty
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, AMC. Qualifications: MBBS · M.Phil · ICMT · CHPE · SEDA. Teaching integrated modular curriculum across multiple organ systems.
Current Position
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Mentorship & Student Advocacy
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Patron-in-Chief — Innovators Medical & Welfare Society (IMWS)
Leads academic symposia and research initiatives at AMC. Oversaw the IMWS Mega Research Workshop (July 27, 2024) focused on qualitative methodologies and AI integration in medicine, and personally facilitated sessions on Research Methodology.
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Patron-in-Chief — National Youth Medical Forum (NYMF)
Champions public health awareness, rural medical camps across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, inter-collegiate academic debates, and student leadership development for future healthcare advocates.
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AI in Medicine — Undergraduate Curriculum Pioneer
Endorsed and facilitated cutting-edge workshops on integrating Artificial Intelligence and qualitative research into undergraduate medical training, exposing students early to data-driven medical science.
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Research Methodology Facilitator — July 2024
Officially certified by the Department of Medical Education (signed by Deputy Director Prof. Dr. Sadia Habib and Dean & CEO Prof. Dr. Saqib Malik) for facilitating workshop at the Mega Research Workshop, AMC.
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"We are elevating Pakistani medical education by replacing rote learning with internationally certified, competency-based frameworks to empower future physicians."
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Our research must target the unifying biochemical denominators inflammation and lipid toxicity to combat Pakistan’s rising burden of chronic disease."
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"Impactful education grounds abstract molecular pathways in clinical reality, transforming theoretical biochemistry into a life-saving tool for patient survival."
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Dr Nadia Haleem

MBBS, M Phil. Biochemistry (Gold Medialist) CHPE - IMCT . SEDA - UK
Associate Professor and Chirperson Biochemistry Department, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan
+92992920100
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