Lahore, Dr. Saba Irshad, Assistant Professor at the School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of the Punjab, has successfully completed a one-year Postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University, New York, USA, specializing in the molecular genetics of rare genetic disorders.

According to University of the Punjab, Dr. Irshad was selected for the HEC Post Doctoral Fellowship (Phase III)-Batch 2, marking a significant milestone in her academic career. She holds an M.Sc., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Department of Biological Sciences at Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, where she also earned a gold medal in her M.Phil.

In her role at the University of the Punjab, Dr. Irshad is not only teaching undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses but is also actively supervising M.Phil. and Ph.D. students in the School of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Her impressive record includes supervising 40 M.Phil. and 8 Ph.D. students.

Dr. Irshad’s current research involves collaborations with international scientists on neurodevelopmental and rare genetic disorders. She works closely with healthcare professionals and affected Pakistani families, providing genetic counseling and raising disease awareness.

This achievement underscores the University of Punjab’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and contributing to critical global research in the field of biochemistry and biotechnology.