Dr. Jamshed has a strong academic and research background with extensive teaching experience in medical and pharmaceutical sciences. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Basic Medical Sciences at Salim Habib University, Karachi (March 2020 – Present), where he is actively engaged in teaching, mentoring, and guiding students in their academic and professional growth. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (2019 – March 2020). He also gained valuable international research experience as a Researcher in the Department of Cell, Developmental & Integrative Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA (2017 – 2019). His earlier professional journey includes various academic and research roles at the Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi, such as Senior Technologist in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (2014 – 2017), Research Associate in Biological and Biomedical Sciences (2010 – 2014), and Teaching Assistant in the Faculty of Health Sciences (2008 – 2012). Dr. Jamshed’s diverse teaching and research experience highlights his expertise and commitment to advancing education and research in health sciences.
Dr. Jamshed Arslan
Designation
Assistant Professor
Department
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy, Department of Basic Medical Sciences
Specialization
PhD in Health Sciences (Pharmacology), Aga Khan University
Qualifications
Ph. D. (Health Sciences), Pharm-D
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Biography
Dr. Jamshed Arslan is skilled in basic and clinical research and scientific writing with over a decade of teaching and research experience. With a gold medal in PharmD and a PhD from Aga Khan University, Dr. Arslan has worked as a researcher in the USA and served as a scientific writer for a USA-based company for seven years. His exceptional contributions have earned him numerous national and international accolades, including being recognized as Pictory’s Highlighted Teacher for creating educational content (2022), the Best Presentation Award (China, 2009), the Young Writer’s Award (2014), the President’s Scholarship Award (2007), and a Merit Scholarship from the Federal Board of Education (2007). Beyond his scientific pursuits, Dr. Arslan is deeply passionate about Arts and Literature. He has presented at the Arts Council Karachi and has been running a fiction book club since 2020, fostering a vibrant community of literature enthusiasts. His multidisciplinary expertise and creative interests reflect his dedication to both intellectual and artistic exploration.
Teaching Experience
Courses Taught
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Biochemistry
