Dr. Gazala Afreen Khan

Associate Professor & Head of Examination Affairs - Pharmaceutical Sciences

  +97142120333
  dr.gazala@dpc.edu

Biography

Dr. Gazala Afreen Khan is an esteemed Associate Professor at Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, specializing in Genetics. With over two decades of academic experience, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of pharmaceutical and medical sciences. Dr. Khan earned her B.Sc. in Genetics, Chemistry, and Zoology in 1996, her M.Sc. in Genetics in 1998, and her Ph.D. in Genetics in 2004, all from Osmania University, India. Her research focuses on genetic predisposition to diabetes mellitus, pharmacogenomics, and antimicrobial studies. At DPCG, she has contributed significantly to academic quality assurance and continues to advance research in genetics, chronic diseases, and personalized medicine. Dr. Khan is an active member of the Indian Society of Human Genetics (ISHG) and the Middle East Molecular Biology Society (MEMBS).

Education

  • Ph.D. in Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India, 2004
  • M.Sc. in Genetics, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India, 1998
  • B.Sc. in Genetics, Chemistry, and Zoology, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India, 1996

Research Interests

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Pharmacogenomics with an emphasis on polymorphism studies of CYP450 and Glutathione S transferase genes in the Arab population
  • Antimicrobial studies and advanced antibiotic delivery systems

Research Publications

  • Khan, G.A., et al. "Potential Phytochemicals for Prevention of Familial Breast Cancer with BRCA Mutations." Current Drug Targets, 2023.
  • Khan, G.A., Al Hammadi, G., Ziyada, A., et al. "Prevalence of Consanguineous Marriages in UAE Nationals and the Risk of Genetic Diseases." Journal of Medicine, 2023.
  • Shahiwala, F., Khan, G.A., et al. "Development of Clindamycin Loaded Oral Microsponges for Antimicrobial Enhancement." Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2023.

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