Research
Research at IPS
Faculty and students at IPS engage in innovative, multidisciplinary research across pharmaceutical and health sciences, addressing emerging healthcare challenges and contributing to advances in education, research, and patient care.
Research Areas
Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine
Genetic and molecular factors influencing drug response, treatment outcomes, and personalized therapy.
Endocrinology, Metabolic Pharmacology & Toxicology
Hormonal disorders, metabolic diseases, diabetes, and therapeutic interventions.
Neuropharmacology & Neuroscience
Investigation of the nervous system, neurological disorders, and novel pharmacological approaches for neurotherapeutics.
Pharmacological Screening Natural products Research
Discovery, development, and formulation of novel therapeutic agents. Investigation of medicinal plants and natural compounds for therapeutic potential.
Drug Delivery & Pharmaceutical Biomaterials Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
Development of innovative drug delivery systems and biocompatible pharmaceutical materials.
Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Pharmaceutical Formulation Development
Application of nanotechnology in drug development, diagnosis, and targeted therapy.
Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety.
Research on drug use, adverse drug reactions, safety monitoring, and risk assessment.
Publications
Pulled automatically from each faculty member's profile.
- Formulation development of Sertaconazole loaded nanoemulsion and gel for the management of deep skin fungal infection: in vitro, ex-vivo and in vivo characterizations — Dr. Muhammad Waseem Khan, Pharmaceutics · 2026
- Identifying antivirals against influenza PA endonuclease with machine learning-based activity prediction, DFT optimization, and molecular dynamics simulation — DR. KASHIF ULLAH KHAN, Pharmacy Practice · 2026
- Impact of CYP2C19*2 on Clopidogrel Response and Cardiovascular Outcomes in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction Patients — Dr. Waheed Iqbal, Pharmacy Practice · 2026
- Impact of CYP2C19*2 on Clopidogrel Response and Cardiovascular Outcomes in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction Patients — Prof. Dr. Sami Siraj, Pharmacology · 2026 · View
- Polypharmacy among Saudi seniors in Hail region: A cross-sectional study on prevalence and association with medication adherence — DR. KASHIF ULLAH KHAN, Pharmacy Practice · 2026
- Identifying antivirals against influenza PA endonuclease with machine learning-based activity prediction, DFT optimization, and molecular dynamics simulation — DR. KASHIF ULLAH KHAN, Pharmacy Practice · 2026
- Emodin, a potent anthraquinone mitigates MPTP-induced parkinsons’ disease pathology by regulating Nrf2 and its downstream targets: in Silico and in vivo approach — Dr. Muhammad Ikram, Pharmacognosy · 2025
- Investigating the Role of Vitamin D in Enhancing Duloxetine and Fluoxetine Efficacy: Mechanistic Insights Into NRF2 Activation, Oxidative Stress, and Neurochemical Modulation — Dr. Shakir Ullah, Pharmacology · 2025
Research Projects
Pharmacokinetic profile of Carbamazepine and valproic acid therapy in management of epilepsies with reference to SNPs in EPHX1, SCN1A and SCN2A genes in the population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Niaz Ali Funding Agency: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Grant Amount: Rs. 16,976,250 Award No.: 20-4092/NRPU/R&D/HEC 2015/230 Award Date: 08 September 2015
Synergistic effect of current statins and calcium channel blockers: An EC50 based in vitro drug interaction study
Funding Agency: Ministry of Education, Government of Saudi Arabia Grant No.: SU-ANN-202201 Project Status: Executed Project Duration: 2022–2023 Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Niaz Ali
Collaborations
IPS collaborates with academic and healthcare institutions on joint research and training initiatives.
Khyber Medical University
Parent institution and primary academic partner.
Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) Peshawar
Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) Peshawar
Peshawar Institute of Cardiology (PIC) Peshawar
Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) Peshawar
North West General Hospital and Research Centre, Peshawar
Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Peshawar
Conferences & Workshops
Seminars, workshops and conferences are listed on the News & Events page.
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