Biochemistry Department
Biochemistry is the science concerned with the chemical basis of life. The term biochemistry is derived from Greek word ‘bios’ meaning ‘Life’ was first introduced by a German chemist Carl Neuberg in 1903. Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. It emerged as a distinct discipline around the beginning of the 20th century when scientists combined chemistry, physiology and biology to investigate the chemistry of living organisms by studying the structure and behaviour of the complex molecules found in biological material and the ways these molecules interact to form cells, tissues and whole organisms. It truly is the science of life.
Biochemistry has a major impact on all the areas of the life sciences including cell biology, molecular biology and molecular genetics. Physicians are faced with biochemistry on their daily basis regarding disease manifestation and abnormal chemical processes associated with the disease. Nutritionist evaluate dietary needs based on biochemistry. The pharmaceutical industry design molecules that mimic or alter the action of biomolecules.
Facilities:
Biochemistry Department has well-equipped laboratory, spacious lecture halls, demonstration and small group discussion rooms. Separate faculty offices for senior faculty and work stations for junior faculty.
Faculty Profile:
Prof. Dr. Iram Fayyaz
- Name:Prof. Dr. Iram Fayyaz
- Designation:HOD/ Professor
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Qualifications:
PhD University of Health Sciences 2023
Mphil University of Health Sciences 2008
CHPE UHS 2015
DCH (Glasgow) 1998
MBBS Rawalpindi Medical College 1987 - E-mail:iram.fayyaz@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Umer Saeed Ansari
- Name:Dr. Umer Saeed Ansari
- Designation:Associate Professor
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Qualifications:
PhD University of Lahore, 2018
MPhil UVAS 2010
MBBS King Edward Medical College 1989
Certificate in Medical Education (CMT) University of Health Sciences 2014
Certificate in Health Research (CHR) University of Lahore 2023
Diploma in Hospital Administration Punjab Institute of management sciences 2010
- E-mail:umar.saeed@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Shamim Akram
- Name:Dr. Shamim Akram
- Designation:Associate Professor
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Qualifications:
MPhil, (University of Lahore, Lahore, 2012-2014)
MBBS, (Punjab Medical College Faisalabad, 1983-1988) - E-mail:shamim.akram@rlkumc.edu.pk
Dr. Iram Arshad
- Name:Dr. Iram Arshad
- Designation:Assistant Professor
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Qualifications:
MPhil (University of Lahore, 2018)
MBBS (Xian Jiaotong University, China, 2012 - E-mail:iram.arshad@rlkumc.edu.pk