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Profile Summary Dr. Rana Waseem Akhtar is working as Assistant Professor in the department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB). He did his DVM from IUB, MPhil Quaid -I- Azam University Islamabad Pakistan and PhD from Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences China. His main expertise are animal (Equine, Deer and Ruminants) reproductive endocrinology and genetics at molecular level. He has published 22 research articles in peer reviewed impact factor journals. He is also HEC approved supervisor and completed 1 HEC funded research project.
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1. Zhen Liu, Xiongzhi Li, Qianqian Guo3, Guangyu Li, Hongmei Sun, Jiangbin Zou, Baorui Xing, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Yingyan Guo and Haiping Zhao. 2026. “The regulation of pedicle initiation by androgens in sika deer (Cervus nippon).” Frontiers in cell and developmental biology 10. 10.3389/fcell.2025.1708732
2. Hina Ali, Mahreen Mahmood, Muhammad Adnan, Gulnaz Afzal, Shazia Perween, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Raheela Jabeen, Akhtar Rasool Asif, Sehrish Faryal, Abdur Rahman, Sayyed Aun Muhammad, Gulnaz Parveen, Shakeel Ahmed, Daoud Ali, Mohammed H.A. Almarzou. 2023. “Comparative evolutionary and structural analyses of the TYRP1 gene reveal molecular mechanisms of biological functions in mammals. .” Journal of King Saud University – Science 0. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2023.102772
3. Chunlan Shan, Yanling Xiong, Fujun Miao, Ting Liua, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Syed Aftab Hussain Shahd, Hong Gao, Erpeng Zhu, Zhentao Cheng. 2023. “Hydroxytyrosol mitigates Mycoplasma gallisepticum-induced pulmonary injurythrough downregulation of the NF-?B/NLRP3/IL-1? signaling pathway in chicken.” Poultry Science 0. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102582
4. Muhammad Shahid Khan, Saeed Ahmad Buzdar, Riaz Hussain, Abdulaziz Alouffi, Muhammad Tahir Aleem, Muhammad Farhab, Muhammad Arshad Javid, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Iahtasham Khan and Mashal M. Almutairi. 2023. “Cobalt Iron Oxide (CoFe2O4) Nanoparticles Induced Toxicity in Rabbits.” Veterinary Sciences 0. doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10080514
5. Saleem Akhtar, Riffat Yasinb, Khizar Samiullah, Inayat Ullah Malik, Rana Mehroz Fazal , Umar Farooq, Usama Saleem, Rana Waseem Akhtar, and Saima Qadeer. 2022. “Hormonal Sex Inversion by 17?-Methyl testosterone in common carp (Cyprinus carpio) through egg Immersion Technique (IT).” Journal of Applied Aquaculture 0. https://doi.org/10.1080/10454438.2022.2131498
6. Naveed Rehman, Fahim Ullah Khan, Muhammad Imran, Shahid Ali Rajput, Yiming Li1, Ihteram Ullah, Rana waseem Akhtar, Muhammad Imran, Arwa Abdulkreem AL-Huqail, Ahmad El Askary, Amany Salah Khalifa and Muhammad Tehseen Azhar. 2022. “Knockdown of GmD53a confers strigolactones mediated rhizobia interaction and promotes nodulation in soybean. .” Peer J 0. http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.12815
7. Wenzhang Zhou; Xian Wu; Chaozhi Su; Lina Li; Longxin Xu; Rana Waseem Akhtar; Syed Aftab Hussain Shah; and Haolin Chen. 2022. “Exploring the rumen microbial community in Guizhou White goats at different ages. .” Brazilian Journal of Animal Science 0. https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz5120210070
8. Hafiz Ishfaq Ahmad, Faheem Ahmed Khan, Musarrat Abbas Khan, Safdar Imran, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Nuruliarizki Shinta Pandupuspitasari, Windu Negara and Jinping Chen. 2022. “Molecular Evolution of the Bactericidal/Permeability-Increasing Protein (BPIFA1) Regulating the Innate Immune Responses in Mammals. .” Genes 0. https://doi.org/10.3390/ genes14010015
9. Chunlan Shan; Chaoying Liu; Qin Lu; Guowen Fu; Syed Aftab Hussain Shah; Rana Waseem Akhtar; Ru Zhao; Libo Gao; Chang Liu; Shushu Miao; Hongdan Wang; Hong Gao. 2022. “High pathogenicity island (HPI) main structural genes and their bioinformatics analysis in clinically isolated E. coli from Saba pigs.” Pakistan Journal of Zoology 0. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20200625160645
10. Shahid Ali Rajput, Aftab Shaukat, Imran Rashid Rajput, Asghar Ali Kamboh Zahid Iqbal, Muhammad Saeed, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Muhammad Asif Raza, Ahmad El Askary, Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim, Zuhair M, Mohammed Saleh, Rabab M.Aljarai,. 2021. “Ginsenoside Rb1 prevents Deoxynivalenol-induced Immune Injury via Alleviating Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Mice. .” Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 0. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112333
11. Lingzhai Meng, Shan Zhang, Xiaoran Guo, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah,Kuan Zhao, Wanzhe Yuan. 2021. “Complete genome and molecular characterization of genotype VII velogenic Newcastle disease virus isolated in China. .” Acta virologica 0. doi: 10.4149/av_2021_210
12. Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq, Imran Shair Mohammad , Kiran Sher Muhammad , Huan Li, Rao Zahid Abbas , Zia ud Din Sindhu, Shakir Ullah , Yang Fan, Abbas Sadiq, Muhammad Asif Raza, Riaz Hussain, Hafiz Muhammad Arshad, Iahtasham Khan, Muhammad Umair Waqas, Aziz Ul-R. 2021. “Gut microbial dysbiosis and its association with esophageal cancer.” Jornal of Applied Biomedicine 0. 10.32725/jab.2021.005
13. Shahid Ali Rajput, Aftab Shaukat, Kuntan Wu, Imran Rashid Rajput, Dost Muhammad Baloch , Rana Waseem Akhtar, Muhammad Asif Raza, Agnieszka Najda , Papli?ski Rafa? , Ashraf Al-Brakati , Attalla F. El- kott , and Mohamed M. Abdel-Daim. 2021. “Luteolin Alleviates AflatoxinB1-induced Apoptosis and Oxidative Stress in the Liver of Mice through Activation of Nrf2 Signaling Pathway.” Antioxidants 0. https://doi.org/10.3390/ antiox10081268
14. X.J. Yi, A. Rehman, R.W. Akhtar, A. Abbas, K. Hussain, R. Yasin, H.M. Ishaq, R.Z. Abbas, M.A. Raza, H.S. Hu & G. Li. 2021. “Effects on egg production and quality of supplementing drinking water with calcium and magnesium.” South African Journal of Animal Science 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sajas.v51i4.7
15. Mazhar Abbas, Amar Nasir, Muhammad Kashif, Kashif Hussain, Naheeed Bano, Muhammad A. Raza, bWaqar Zaib, Rao Z. Abbas, Muhammad Nadeem, Rana W. Akhtar, Tean Zaheer, Muhammad U. Waqas, Zurisha Rani, Arbab Sikandar, Asghar Abbas, Atif Rehman, Hafeez R. Khera. 2021. “Serodiagnosis of toxoplasma gondii, associated risk factors in domesticated cats: preventing zoonosis in humans and implications for livestock extension. .” International Journal of Agricultural Extension 0. DOI: 10.33687/ijae.009.01.3428
16. Armughan Ahmed Wadood, Wang Jingyuan, Liping Pu, Qaisar Shahzad, Muhammad Waqas, Xingting Liu, Long Xie, Lintian Yu, Dongyang Chen, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Yangqing Lu. 2021. “Proteomic analysis identifies potential markers for chicken primary follicle development. .” Animals 0. https:// doi.org/10.3390/ani11041108
17. Rongshan Tao, Jie Chen, Tiamyu Zhao, Chengyan Gong, Hongjun Pan, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Xue Li, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah Qingjie Li and Jianjun Zhao;. 2020. “Comparison of genomics and growth characteristics of two canine distemper virus strains isolated from minks in China.” Frontiers in Veterinary Sciences 0. 10.3389/fvets.2020.570277
18. Fujun miao, Chunlan Shan, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Xuanjun Wang and Delu Ning. 2020. “ Effects of walnut oil (Juglans sigillata) on intestinal anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunity and gut microbiota modulation in mice. .” Journal of Food Biochemistry 0. 10.1111/jfbc.13567
19. Fujun Miao, Chunlan Shan, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Shuxiang Geng , Xuanjun Wang and Delu Ning. 2020. “The Protective Effect of Walnut Oil on Lipopolysaccharide–induced Acute Intestinal Injury in Mice. .” Food Science & Nutrition 0. 10.1002/fsn3.2035
20. Javeria Wakeel, Nazia Ehsan, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah. 2020. “Morphology, histopathology and hematology as biomarkers of cadmium in field rats (Millardia meltada).” Iranian Journal of Toxicology 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/ijt.14.1.33
21. Zubair Luqman, SaimaMasood, Sajid Hameed, Hafsa Zaneb, Rana Waseem Akhtar, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah, Naveed Hussain, Sadaf Aslam, Nasir Iqbal. 2020. “Effect of In-Ovo Administration of L-Arginine on the Gross Anatomy of Tibia Bone, Alkaline Phospahtase and Growth Performance in Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica).” Journal of Animal Health and Production 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.jahp/2021/9.1.22.26
22. Rana Waseem Akhtar, Liu Zhen, Datao Wang, Hengxing Ba, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah and Chunyi Li. 2019. “Identification of proteins that mediate the role of androgens in antler regeneration using Label-free proteomics in sika deer. .” General and Comparative Endocrinology 0. 10.1016/j.ygcen.2019.113235
23. Rana Waseem Akhtar, Syed Aftab Hussain Shah and Irfan Zia Qureshi (2017). 2017. “ Effect of kisspeptin-10, LH and hCG on serum testosterone concentrations in stallions, donkeys and mules. .” Theriogenology 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.07.027
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
