Prof. Dr. Niaz Ali
Biography
Prof. Dr. Niaz Ali is a Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at Khyber Medical University (KMU), with extensive experience in pharmaceutical and medical education, research, and academic leadership. He holds a PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Peshawar, a Master’s in Medical Education from KMU, and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy (Honors) from the University of Peshawar, along with postgraduate training in Precision Medicine and Translational Medicine.
His research interests include Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Pharmacogenomics of Antiepileptic Drugs, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Ethnopharmacology & Phytochemistry, and Medical Education. His work particularly focuses on genetic determinants of drug response, cardiovascular pharmacology, medicinal plants, and advancing medical education and assessment practices.
Throughout his academic career, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ali has held senior teaching and leadership positions at KMU, Shaqra University in Saudi Arabia, and the University of Malakand. He has contributed extensively to curriculum development, postgraduate education, research supervision, faculty development, and academic administration.
He has authored more than 115 research articles, with citations in the thousands, and has supervised 12 PhD and 77 MPhil research students. His contributions have been recognized through awards including the Best University Teacher Award by HEC, the Most Productive Scientist Award, and a Best Research Paper Award.
Research Interests
Pharmacogenomics of Antiepileptic Drugs Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Publications
- Evaluation of the laxative effects of Taraxacum officinale using experimental animal models. — Ali HZ, Ali N, Nabi M, Ali M, Jahan S , journal (2025)
- New Lead Schiff Bases Predominantly Mediate Vasorelaxant Activity Throughα1 Receptor Blocking Activity — Subhan,Z.; Ali,N.; Ullah, A.; Ali, W.; Nabi, M.;Shah,S.W.A , Journal (2025)
- Renoprotective Effect of Captopril on Tacrolimus-Induced Renotoxicity in Mice” — Irshad, Sidra, Abdul Hameed Khan, Niaz Ali, Bushra Nasib, Muhammad Nabi, Najma Salahuddin, Rizwan Faisal, and Shakir Ullah. , Journal (2025)
- Antihypertensive Activity of Flowering Twigs of Calotropis Procera (Ait.) Is Predominantly Mediated through Vasorelaxant Pathway — Ullah, Wahib, Niaz Ali, Abid Ullah, and Muhammad Nabi , Journal (2025)
- Antidepressant effects of SY-2476: A caffeine derivative’s role in A1/A2A gene expression modulation in corticosterone-induced depressed rats — Irfan Khan, Saif Ullah, Shakir Ullah, Niaz Ali, Zilli Huma, Sedat Yaşar, Siraj Khan, Rizwan Ul Haq, Amjad Khan, Imran Khan , Journal (2025)