UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
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Faculty Profile

Madiha Asghar

Assistant Professor

School of Health Sciences

Department of Clinical Services

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Biography

I am a dedicated and passionate researcher in Microbiology with over 9 years of experience in teaching and research. Currently, I’m working as an Assistant Professor and have made significant contributions to both academia and research in the field of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences. My expertise includes antimicrobial resistance, molecular diagnostics and clinical microbiology. I am passionate about advancing health sciences through impactful research, student mentorship and the development of innovative diagnostic tools to combat infectious diseases and improve community health outcomes.

Interest Areas

  • Clinical Bacteriology
  • Anti-microbial Resistance
  • Host-Microbe Interactions
  • Pathogenic Microorganisms
  • Bacteriophages

Professional Experience

Name of Organization Designation Start Date End Date
Rashid Latif Medical College Lecturer 03-05-2015 02-05-2019
University of Management and Technology, Lahore Assistant Professor 03-05-2019 Present

Selected Publications (Impact Factor)

Publication Type Title Journal Name Impact Factor Year of Publication
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in TGF-β1 and Their Association with HCC Development in HCV Patients Journal of Health, Wellness, and Community Research 0.000 2025
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Physical Education, Health and Social Sciences Physical Education, Health and Social Sciences 0.000 2025
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Incidence of fluconazole resistance in candida spp. among immunocompromised patients Rawal Medical Journal 0.000 2023
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance, Intention to Participate and its Associated Adverse Events Happening among the Vaccinated Population of Lahore, Pakistan Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences 0.000 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Effects of Exercise and Kinesiotaping with and without Wedge Insole on Pain and Function in Patients with Grade 3 Knee Osteoarthritis Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 0.000 2024
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Prevalence and intensity of non-specific, mechanical low back pain in security guards and traffic wardens of Lahore. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences 0.000 2022
Publications in indexed/HEC recognized/UMT recognized journals/Case Study (published in recognized in journals) Effectiveness of Static and Dynamic Weight Shift Balance Strategies to Improve Balance Performance in patients With Stroke Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences 0.000 2022

Educational Qualifications

Degree Name & Area Year University City,Country
MPhil - Microbiology 2019 University of Central Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
BSc - Medical Laboratory Technology 2015 University of Health Sciences Lahore, Pakistan

Academic Positions

Position Start Date End Date
Unfair Means Committee (UMC) Member 03-01-2022 Present
Social Media Committee 05-01-2023 Present
BOS Comm Member, BMLS, SHS 10-01-2022 Present
Academic Committee 10-01-2023 Present
Curriculum Review Committee 10-01-2023 Present

Achievements

  • Bronze Medalist in MS Microbiology
  • • Cash Award from Dean and Rector of University of Central Punjab, Lahore
  • Participated in the "Faculty Development Program" organized by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) from December 5-7, 2023, to enhance academic and professional skills
  • Successfully completed the" Art & Science of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (ASTLHE) training program held from July-September,2023 at UMT, Lahore
  • Hosted Shaukat Khanum pink tea party to help raise awareness regarding breast cancer in females on 28th October, 2022
  • Participated as Oral Presenter in 10th Invention to Innovation Summit at Punjab University, Lahore. Topic was " Molecular Characterization of antifungal resistance in Candida spp. among Immunocompromised patients"
  • Involved in “Curriculum revision and modification” of BS Biomedical Laboratory Sciences program at SHS
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