Dr. Abdul Wali Tareen
abdul.wali@buitms.edu.pk
Extension No: 625
Professor Chairperson Biotechnology ,
Faculty of Life Sciences & Informatics

Qualification

Postdoctoral
Human Molecular Genetics
University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany, Germany, (2013)
Ph.D.
Human Molecular Genetics
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, (2008)
MSc
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, (2004)

Teaching Courses

  • Human Molecular Genetics
  • Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Methods in Molecular Biology
  • Advances in Molecular Biology

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Spaced Learning
  • Self-learning
  • Crossover Learning
  • Inquiry-Based Learning

Research Interest

  • Mapping, identification, cloning and functional characterization of genes
  • Genetic Disorders
  • Cancer Genetics

Awards & Achivements

  • Best University Teacher Award by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
    2017
  • SATHA Innovation Award by South Asian Triple Helix Association
    2017
  • Young Development Leader Award by Government of Pakistan
    2016
  • Postdoc fellowship awarded by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany
    2013
  • PhD fellowship awarded by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
    2008
Our research work mainly focuses on the identification and characterization of heritable mutations that result in both rare and common genetic disorders which are prevailing in Balochistan Province. Identification and characterization of mutations underlying inherited disorders are of crucial importance for understanding the molecular mechanism, prevention, management and eventually therapy of the disease and will led the foundation for personalized medicine.

Work Experience

BUITEMS, Quetta, Pakistan , Tenured Professor at Department of Biotechnology
July 2020 to Date
Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar , Guest Researcher at Qatar Biomedical Institute (QBRI)
January 2019 to March 2019
BUITEMS, Quetta, Pakistan , Associate Professor at Department of Biotechnology
July 2016 to June 2020
University of Bonn, Germany , Postdoctoral Fellow at Institute of Human Genetics
September 2011 to August 2013
Max Plank Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany , Guest Researcher at -
October 2010 to November 2010
BUITEMS, Quetta, Pakistan , Assistant Professor at Department of Biotechnology
March 2010 to June 2016
Kohat University of Science Technology (KUST), Kohat, Pakistan , Assistant Professor at Department of Biotechnology &Genetic Engineering
September 2008 to February 2010

Projects

Genetic Analysis and Functional Studies of Inherited Skin Disorders from Balochistan
HEC-NRPU, National , Funded , 2024, Completed
This project was based on the identification of genes involved in skin disorders prevalent in Baloch...
Vascular-Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Gene Polymorphism in Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Retinopathy Patients of Balochistan
ORIC-GoB, National , Funded , 2021, Completed
This project involved the identification and association of SNPs in VEGF gene with Diabetes Mellitus...
Identification of mutations in TYR gene causing albinism in patients of Balochistan
HEC, National , Funded , 2019, Completed
This project based on the Identification of disease-causing mutations in TYR gene albinism patients.
Identification of Disease Causing Genes in Xeroderma Pigmentosum Patients
ORIC-BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2018, Completed
This project aimed to investigate a rare genetics disorder "Xeroderma Pigmentosum" at molecular leve...
Identification of genes responsible for autosomal recessive monogenic disorders in the Pakistani population
HEC, National , Funded , 2017, Completed
This project involved the identification of disease-causing mutations in rare genetic disorders by u...
Mapping of Candidate Genes in Nail Dysplasia from Balochistan
ORIC-BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2016, Completed
This project aimed to identify the genes responsible for inherited nail dysplasia.
Sequencing of candidate genes in families suffering from split-hand/foot malformation
ORIC_BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2015, Completed
This project involved the identification of mutations in rare skeletal disorder "split-hand/foot mal...
Genetic linkage studies in autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia families
ORIC-BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2015, Completed
This project was based on mapping of candidate genes involved in autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ec...
Identification of Genes in Pakistani Families with Dowling-Degos Disease
Humboldt Foundation, Germany, International , Funded , 2015, Completed
This project involved the identification of disease-causing mutations in rare skin disorder "Dowling...
Mapping of Candidate Genes in Families with Primary Microcephaly
ORIC-BUITEMS, National , Funded , 2011, Completed
This project was based on mapping and identification of genes responsible for primary microcephaly.