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
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- Evaluation of the laxative effects of Taraxacum officinale using experimental animal models. — Prof. Dr. Niaz Ali, Pharmacology · 2025 · View
- The molecular mechanisms of liver and islets of Langerhans toxicity by benzene and its metabolite hydroquinone in vivo and in vitro (vol 25, pg 628, 2015) — Dr. Haji Bahadar, Pharmacology · 2025
- Pharmacogenomic insights into amlodipine response: the role of CACNA1D, CACNA1C, and TRIB3 variants in hypertensive patients — Ms. Kiran Ijaz, Pharmaceutical Chemistry · 2025
- Advanced 3D biomimetic scaffolds with bioactive glass and bone-conditioned medium for enhanced osteogenesis — Dr. Muhammad Samie, Pharmaceutics · 2025
- Rapid eco-friendly synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) by laser decomposition as an ultraviolet photodetector — Dr. Muhammad Zakria, Pharmaceutical Chemistry · 2025
- Development and characterization of suppository formulation for rectal delivery of clarithromycin — Dr. Mehreen Rahman, Pharmaceutics · 2025
- 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
- Emodin, a potent anthraquinone mitigates MPTP-induced parkinsons’ disease pathology by regulating Nrf2 and its downstream targets: in Silico and in vivo approach — Dr. Nasir Ahmad, 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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