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About Me
Dr. Samina Rubnawaz is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, with a strong research focus on vector design, gene cloning, plant genetic transformation, green synthesis, and drug design for metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders, particularly diabetes mellitus and Alzheimer’s disease.
She earned her PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, in 2021. Her multidisciplinary research combines Molecular biology, Biotechnology, and Computational approaches to explore innovative solutions to complex biomedical challenges.
Dr. Samina has authored and co-authored more than 12 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals and has contributed one book chapter to the scientific literature. Her research reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge through innovative and translational approaches.
In addition to her research and academic contributions, she actively serves the international scientific community as a regular reviewer for renowned peer-reviewed journals, supporting the advancement of quality and integrity in scientific publishing.
Her academic and research interests continue to focus on innovative molecular and biotechnological approaches for understanding disease mechanisms and developing potential therapeutic strategies.
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1. Samina Rubnawaz et al. 2026. “Prevalence and Hematological Profiling of Thalassemia Traits in Males from Bahawalpur, Pakistan.” PSM Biological Research 11. https://psmjournals.org/index.php/biolres
2. Amina Zafar et al. 2026. “Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Potential of Mango Seed Kernel (cv. Azeem Chaunsa) Crude Extracts.” Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology 7. https://doi.org/10. 10.52700/pjbb.v7i1.364
3. Saba Akhtar et al. 2025. “Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Assessment of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles using Azeem Chaunsa Mango Leaves.” PSM Biological Research 10. https://psmjournals.org/index.php/biolres
4. Samina Rubnawaz et al. 2022. “Polyphenol Rich Ajuga bracteosa Transgenic Regenerants Display Better Pharmacological Potential.” Molecules 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26164874
5. Mohammad K. Okla, Samina Rubnawaz et al. 2022. “Laser Light Treatment Improves the Mineral Composition, Essential Oil Production and Antimicrobial Activity of Mycorrhizal Treated Pelargoniumgraveolens.” Molecules 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27061752
6. Samina Rubnawaz et al. 2022. “Enhanced stress tolerance in transformed Ajuga bracteosa Wall. ex Benth. regenerants by upregulated gene expression of metabolic pathways.” Turkish Journal of Botany 44. 10.3906/bot-2002-13
7. Areej Al-Qahtani et al. 2022. “Protective Effects of Green Tea Supplementation against Lead-Induced Neurotoxicity in Mice.” Molecules 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27030993
8. Samina Rubnawaz et al. 2021. “Antibacterial, Antihemolytic, Cytotoxic, Anticancer, and Antileishmanial Effects of Ajuga bracteosa Transgenic Plants.” Plants 10. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10091894
9. Beenish Khanzada et al. 2021. “Profiling of Antifungal Activities and In Silico Studies of Natural Polyphenols from Some Plants.” Molecules 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26237164
10. Nosheen Akhtar et al. 2021. “Proteomic profiling the molecular signatures of plectranthoic acid in prostate cancer cells.” Journal of Proteomics 246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprot.2021.104311
11. Rashid Mahmood et al. 2020. “Assessment of antidiabetic potential and phytochemical profiling of Rhazya stricta root extracts.” BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 0. 10.1186/s12906-020-03035-x
12. Rashid Mahmood et al. 2020. “Pharmacological evaluation of Rhazya stricta root extract.” Boletin Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromaticas 19. https://doi.org/10.37360/blacpma.20.19.2.12
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
