Dr Farheen Shaikh is a distinguished Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women (PUMHS-W), Shaheed Benazirabad. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Farheen Shaikh serves as the Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell, the HESSA USAID Focal Person, the Chief Hostel Provost, and the Head of the Alumni Association, reflecting her extensive involvement in quality assurance, student welfare, and alumni relations.
Dr. Farheen has done Ph.D. and is an HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor (PCD No. 23040). She is also registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) under the registration number 46192-S.
She can be contacted via email at dr.farheen@pumhs.edu.pk or shaikhfarheen14@gmail.com.
For professional correspondence or inquiries, she can be reached at the address: Department of Biochemistry, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women (PUMHS-W), Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
She is dedicated to enhancing academic excellence and fostering strong connections within the university community.
Associate Professor at Biochemistry department of Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, (PUMHS-W), SBA, Sindh, Pakistan
(22nd June 2022 to till date)
Director QEC Department of Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, (PUMHS-W), SBA, Sindh, Pakistan
(June 2024 to till date)
Chief Hostel Provost at Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, (PUMHS-W), SBA, Sindh, Pakistan
(2020 to till date)
Head of Alumni Association
(June 2023 to till date)
Focal Person of Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA) USAID's Project
(2023 to till date)
Administrative Positions of Manager Research Operation & Development, ORIC department, Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences, SBA, Sindh, Pakistan
(April 2021 to till date)
Assistant Professor at Biochemistry department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
(March 2017- 2nd May 2018)
‘Lecturer’ at Biochemistry department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health sciences, (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan (December 2009- 2nd May 2018)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Genetics Feb 2017-May 2021
Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Title of Thesis: Fat Mass and Obesity Gene Polymorphism Mediated Susceptibility to Diabetes Mellitus Type-II in Population of Hyderabad
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Biochemistry April 2011-September 2016
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro
Title of Thesis: Correlation between Co-Enzyme Q10, Malondialdehyde and Magnesium in Patient with Pre-eclampsia
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) March 1998-December 2003
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro
Higher Secondary School (Pre-Medical) June 1995-December 1997
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
A list of awards and recognitions.
Information about research grants.
1. Title: A Parametric approach to Correlate the HOMA-IR, glycosylated HbA1c, Insulin and Estrogen with Diabetic Pre and Post-Menopausal women of Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
Author: S. Ansari, F. Shaikh*, T. Shah, Qurat -ul-ain MS Rasool, F. Adnan, et al.
Journal: Tob Regul Sci.
Impact Factor: 2.024
Year and Volume: 2023; 9(1): 1971-1987
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2. Title: Molecular Characterization of Drug Resistant Indigenous Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Strains.
Author: SA Rasool*, A. Munazza, AH. Sher, NA Rind, Qurat -ul-ain, F Shaikh, et al.
Journal: Acta Biomed
Impact Factor: 2.024
Year and Volume: 2023; Vol. 94, N. 6: e2023072.
3. Title: Gestational Anemia and its effects on neonatal outcome, in the population of Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
Author: Tazeen Shah, Muhammad Saleh Khaskheli, Shafaq Ansari, Hazooran Lakhan, F. Shaikh*, Asad Ali Zardari, Jamshed Warsi, Nadir Ali Rind, Khalid Hussain Rind, Akhtar Hussain Shar.
Journal: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Impact Factor: 4.05
Year and Volume: 2022; 29: 83–87
4. Title: Frequency distribution and association of Fat-mass and obesity (FTO) gene SNP rs-9939609 variant with Diabetes Mellitus Type-II Population of Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
Author: F. Shaikh*, T. Shah, N. Abdullah Bazekh Madkhali, A. Gaber, W.F. Alsanie, S. Ali, S. Ansari, M. Rafiq, R. Zafarali, N. Ali Rind, K. Hussain Rind, A. Hussain Shar.
Journal: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Year and Volume: 2021; 28(8): 4183-4190
5. Title: Referral of obstetric cases: Reasons and outcome in a tertiary care setting in Sukkur, Sindh.
Author: Hazooran Lakhan, F. Shaikh, Saima Lakhan, Safia Maqsood, Kausar Jahan Abro, Bushra Noor Khuhro.
Journal: Journal of Muhammad Medical College
Year and Volume: 2021; 12(01): 46-50
6. Title: Maternal Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Concentrations and Calcium Levels in Preeclamptic Women, Sindh, Pakistan.
Author: Khalil Ahmed Memon, Hazooran Shaikh, Rukhsana Soomoro, Yasmeen Joyo, Saira Parveen, F. Shaikh* and Arslan Ahmer.
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Year and Volume: 2021; 33(52B): 216-221; Article no. JPRI.77521 ISSN: 2456-9119
7. Title: Attentive Evaluation of Trace Elements in Patients with Breast Cancer-A Cross Sectional Study of Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
Author: Hazooran Lakhan, Ambreen Qureshi, Khalil Ahmed Memon, Masood Ahmed, Maimoona Khushk, F. Shaikh* and Arslan Ahmer.
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Year and Volume: 2021; 33(57B): 156-160; Article no. JPRI.78338 ISSN: 2456-9119
8. Title: Risk of COVID-19 infection and severity of clinical outcomes and its association with ABO blood groups.
Author: Tazeen Shah, Benazir Mahar, Jamshed Warsi, F. Shaikh, Ameer Hassan, Ali Hamza Rind.
Journal: Bio Sight
Year and Volume: 2022; 3(2): 1-6
9. Title: Educational Standard in Pakistan: Whether Falling or Rising?
Author: F. Mallah, A.N. Gorchani, F. Shaikh, T. Shah, S. Ansari, H. K Tunio.
Journal: JPUMHS
Year and Volume: 2021; 11(4): 67-70
10. Title: Diabetic COVID-19 Patients are prone to Respiratory Distress Syndrome as compared to Non-Diabetic COVID-19 Patients.
Author: Ali Raza Memon, Muhammad Akram, F. Shaikh, Muhammad Zohaib Shaikh, Rizwan Ahmed Memon, Fazeela Rizwan.
Journal: PJMHS
Year and Volume: 2021; Vol. 15, No.12, DEC 2021: 3271
11. Title: C-reactive protein and low density lipoprotein as predictive marker for myocardial infarction.
Author: F. Shaikh*, S. A. Shaikh, A. R. Memon, A. S. Khan, A. R. Surahio, M. I. Bhatti.
Journal: Rawal Medical Journal
Year and Volume: 2021; 46(4): 810-812
12. Title: Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Reduces Oxidative Stress in Patients with Pre-Eclampsia
Author: F. Shaikh*, Hazooran Lakhan, Khalil Ahmed Memon, Bibi Sarah, Shafaq Ansari, Tazeen Shah, and Arslan Ahmer
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Year and Volume: 2021, 33(43B): 146-151
13. Title: COVID-19 and the Challenges of E-Learning in Sindh Pakistan
Author: Tazeen Shah, Jamshed Warsi, Benazir Mahar, F. Shaikh*, Shafaq Ansari, Sikandar Ali Sial
Journal: JPUMHS
Year and Volume: 2021, 11(02): 43-47
14. Title: Assessment of the Deficiency of Vitamin D among the Tuberculosis Patients at People Medical College Hospital Nawabshah, Pakistan
Author: Sikander Ali Sial, Bhojo Mal Tanwani, Anwar Ali Jamali, F. Shaikh, Asad Ali Zardari, Laxmi Kajal, and Arslan Ahmer
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Year and Volume: 2021, 33(33A): 76-80
15. Title: Role of Green Tea on Obesity and Type-II Diabetes Mellitus
Author: Tazeen Shah, Saira Dars, Saima Ashfaque Sheikh, F. Shaikh*, Shafaq Ansari, Naheed Akhtar
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Year and Volume: 2021, 11(02): 97-103
16. Title: Association of Hormonal Imbalance, Lifestyle And Clinical Attributes with Female Infertility
Author: Hafiza Faiza, Muhammad Rafique Duodpota, F. Shaikh, Muhammad Rafiq, Ghulam Murtaza, Syed Habib Ahmed Naqvi
Journal: JPUMHS
Year and Volume: 2021, 11(02): 97-103
17. Title: Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) suppresses obesity and inflammation in fat-induced Wistar albino rats
Author: Qurat ul Ain, F. Shaikh*, Tabinda Taqi, Noor ul Ain, Rida e Zenab, Mumtaz Solangi
Journal: JPUMHS
Year and Volume: 2021, 11(01): 110-113
18. Title: Provision of afterthoughts service and patients’ perspectives on ‘afterthoughts service’ in Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, UK
Author: Fouzia Rasool Bux Memon, Denise Evans, Nusrat Fozia Pathan, F. Shaikh, Muhammad Idrees Memon, Faryal Adnan
Journal: JPUMHS
Year and Volume: 2021, 11(01): 12-18
19. Title: Assessment of the Infections and Use of Antibiotics in Pregnancy among the Pregnant Women Reported at Gynae OPD Civil Hospital Khairpur Mirs Pakistan
Author: N. F. Pathan, B. Ramejo, B. N. Khuhro, A. A. Jamali, F. Shaikh, Qurat Ul Ain, and A. Ahmer
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Year and Volume: 2021, 33(16): 69-75
20. Title: Assessment of the Patterns of Exercise and Diet Intake among the Pregnant and Pre-pregnant Women Reported at Gynae OPD Civil Hospital Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan
Author: Nusrat Fozia Pathan, Fozia Unar, Bushra Noor, F. Shaikh, Qurat ul Ain, Rehnaz Shaikh, and Arslan Ahmer
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International
Year and Volume: 2021, 33(12): 51-58
21. Title: Serum Testosterone in Obese and Diabetes Mellitus Type-II Males Patients
Author: F. Shaikh*, M. Rafiq, M. A. Bhutto, and H. Naqvi
Journal: Rawal Medical Journal
Year and Volume: 2020, 45(1): 2–5
22. Title: The Role of Ginger on Body Weight and Morphological Changes in Small Intestine of Wistar Albino Rats
Author: Qurat ul Ain, Noor ul Ain, F. Shaikh, Rida e Zenab, Shazia Shahni, Abdul Hafiz Dal
Journal: JPUMHS
Year and Volume: 2020, 10(3): 109-113
23. Title: Exposure of Fat Mass Obesity Gene Polymorphism in Diabetes Mellitus Type-II Females of Hyderabad, Sindh
Author: F. Shaikh*, Rafiq M, Bhutto MA, S. H. Naqvi
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2019, 18(03): 231–235
24. Title: Impact of Lipoprotein and Basal Metabolic Index on Pre-eclamptic Women
Author: F. Shaikh*, Bharat Lal, Hajira Naila Rahu, Tazeen Shah, Muhammad Yousuf Memon
Journal: JPUMHS
Year and Volume: 2019, 9(4): 25-30
25. Title: Determination of Mental Stress Effects on the Cognitive Function in Medical Students of LUMHS Jamshoro
Author: Shafaq Ansari, F. Shaikh*, Tazeen Shah
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2018, 17(01): 23-28
26. Title: To Determine the Plasma Levels of Malondialdehyde in Patient with Pre-eclamptic and Healthy Pregnant Women of Hyderabad, Sindh
Author: F. Shaikh*, Sanum Ali Dahri, Ayaz Ali Memon, Muhammad Yousuf Memon, Giran Naz
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2018, 17(04): 86-90
27. Title: Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Pre-eclamptic Patients
Author: F. Shaikh*, Tazeen Shah, Ayaz Ali Memon, Muhammad Yousuf Memon, Ghulam Qadir Chanihoon
Journal: Rawal Medical Journal
Year and Volume: 2018, 43(04): 61-64
28. Title: Role of Green Tea on Lipid Profile of Normal and Hyperlipidemic Individuals
Author: Tazeen Shah, F. Shaikh*, Bibi Sarah, Khalida Sheikh, Shafaq Ansari
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2018; 43(04): 225-229
29. Title: Prevalence of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) and its Risk Factors
Author: Awais Bashir, Bharat Lal, F. Shaikh*, Abdul Rashid Baloch, Salma Memon
Journal: JPUMHS, SBA
Year and Volume: 2018; 8(3): 10-15
30. Title: To Determine the Role of Co-Enzyme Q10 and Trace Elements in Patient with Pre-eclampsia – A Cross Sectional Study in Hyderabad
Author: F. Shaikh*, Tazeen Shah, Shafaq Ansari, Sanum Dahri
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2017; 16(4): 200-204
31. Title: To Determine the Effects of Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium in Patient with Pre-eclampsia
Author: Bushra Jamal, F. Shaikh*, Muhammad Yousuf Memon
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2017; 16(01): 53-57
32. Title: To Determine the Effects of Green Tea on Blood Pressure of Healthy and Type 2 DM Individuals
Author: Tazeen Shah, F. Shaikh*, Shafaq Ansari
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2017; 16(2): 86-92
33. Title: Silymarin Ameliorates Radiation Sickness and Weight Loss: An Experimental Study on Rodents
Author: Sanam Ali, F. Shaikh*, Kausar Abbas, Ayesha Iftikhar, Bashir Shaikh
Journal: JLUMHS
Year and Volume: 2017; 16(4): 222-227
34. Title: Assessment of Lipid Profile and Serum Total Protein in Patient with Hypertension
Author: Ali Raza Memon, F. Shaikh, Zaheer Ahmed Memon, Adnan Bin Abdul Majeed
Journal: Annual Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (APIMS)
Year and Volume: 2017; 13(2): 177-180
35. Title: Relationship Between Frequencies of Blood Donation with Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Author: Saima Aqil, Ali Raza Memon, F. Shaikh, Farhan Jalil, Saiqa Tabassum
Journal: Medical Forum
Year and Volume: 2017; 28(2): 130-133
Associate Professor at Biochemistry department of Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, (PUMHS-W), SBA, Sindh, Pakistan
(22nd June 2022 to till date)
Assistant Professor at Biochemistry department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
(March 2017- 2nd May 2018)
‘Lecturer’ at Biochemistry department of Liaquat University of Medical and Health sciences, (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan (December 2009- 2nd May 2018)
• Work shop on University Strategic Planning with SCUP, USAID, December 11-15, 2023.
Dr. Farheen Shaikh
Address: Department of Biochemistry, Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences
Email: drfarheen@pumhs.edu.pk