Dr Saba Tariq MBBS, MPhil, PhD

• PhD in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2021
• CME 2021
• CMT 2020
• CTL 2019
• MPhil in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2014
• MBBS 2009

Dr. Saba Tariq, a distinguished researcher and recipient of a gold medal for her outstanding achievements, stands at the forefront of medical innovation. Her remarkable contributions have earned her recognition on both national and international platforms, showcasing her unwavering dedication to the field of healthcare.

In her role as Head of the Department and Professor in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at UMDC, Dr. Tariq has not only demonstrated academic prowess but also leadership acumen. Her guidance as Chairperson of the Research Advisory Committee at UMDC has paved the way for groundbreaking research initiatives that push the boundaries of medical knowledge.

Dr. Tariq's commitment to excellence has earned her membership in prestigious organisations, including the American College of Clinical Pharmacology and the Association of Medical Education in Europe. Her contributions extend even further as she holds a prominent position within the World Association of Medical Editors. Additionally, her pivotal role as a representative of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in the National Curriculum Committee highlights her dedication to shaping the future of medical education.

Medical Courses:

• MBBS 4^th Year
• MBBS 3rd Year
• MBBS 2nd Year
• MBBS 1st  Year
• BDS 2nd Year
• BDS 1st Year

Postgraduate Courses:

• MPhil Pharmacology
• MPhil Nutrition
• MPhil Physiotherapy
• PhD Pharmacology
• PhD Pharmaceutics
• PhD Nutrition
• PhD Physiotherapy

Ongoing Research Projects:

1. Maternal, offspring, and seizure outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy. Researchers: Saba Tariq, Fatima Junaid, John Allotey, Shakila Thangaratinam, Javier Zamora. Funded by: NIHR PGfAR. 

2. Strategies for assessing seizure risks in people with epilepsy: A review of reviews and clinical practice guidelines. Researchers: Fatima Junaid, Saba Tariq, John Allotey, Shakila Thangaratinam, Javier Zamora. Funded by: NIHR PGfAR.

3. Effect of Ibandronate Treatment on serum Apelin, Visfatin, Irisin and Asprosin in Postmenopausal Females with and without fracture. Researchers: Saba Tariq, Sundus Tariq. Funded by: Johns Hopkins University, USA

4. Diagnosis of Osteoporosis based on Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in postmenopausal females leveraging Machine Learning and AdaBoostM1 Algorithm. Researchers: Saba Tariq, Sohail Jabbar, Awais Ahmad. Funded by: King Salman Center for Disability Research.

Research Interests:

• Women’s Health, endocrinology, medical education. 

• Chair Research Advisory Committee, University Medical and Dental College, The University of Faisalabad.
• Member program reviewer of MS/ MPhil/ PhD of various universities by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. 
• Member research grant reviewer for National Research Program for Universities by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. 
• Editor Journal of University Medical and Dental College, The University of Faisalabad. Jumdc.com
• Member Steering Committee, Office of Research Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC), The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan.