Prof. Dr. Uzma Naeem
Professor of Pharmacology — NUST School of Health Sciences (NSHS)
Core Expertise
Executive Profile
Prof. Dr. Uzma Naeem is an accomplished academician, pharmacologist, and postgraduate research supervisor with extensive expertise in pharmacogenetics, precision medicine, and medical education. Her research focuses on the genetic determinants of drug response, personalized therapeutics, and clinical pharmacology. Backed by additional qualifications in health professions education and professional and medical ethics, she seamlessly integrates scientific research, educational innovation, and ethical principles to advance healthcare education and research excellence at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).
Experience & Leadership
Professor of Pharmacology
PresentLeads academic instruction, postgraduate research supervision, and curriculum design in clinical pharmacology and precision therapeutics. Drives institutional research initiatives centering on genetic determinants of drug response and medical ethics.
Key Achievements & Research Focus
- Precision Therapeutics Leadership: Pioneering research into genetic determinants of drug response to establish individualized medical treatments.
- Health Professions Education: Advanced educational innovation through specialized qualifications in medical professions education (CHPE).
- Ethical Research Standards: Integrates rigorous professional and medical ethics frameworks into clinical research and healthcare academic programs.
Education & Credentials
MBBS, MPhil, PhD, CHPE, PGD (Professional and Medical Ethics)
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad