Dr. Rameez Ishaq
Assistant Professor
Department of Biotechnology , Faculty of Life Sciences & Informatics

rameez.ishaq@buitms.edu.pk
Extension No: 640

Qualification

Ph.D. (2021)
Pharmacology / Cancer Biology
University of Paris 7, Paris Diderot • Paris, France, France
M.Phil. (2016)
Pharmacology / Cancer Biology
UPEC University Paris Est-Creteil • Paris, France, France
Bachelor's (2010)
Pharmacy
Hamdard University • Karachi, Pakistan, Pakistan

Teaching Courses

  • Biochemistry
  • Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Bio safety and Bio Ethics
  • Functional English and Communication Skills
  • Genetic Resources and Conservation
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology, Biodiversity and Evolution
  • Biological Resources and Conservation
  • Technical English Writing
  • Modern Biotechnology Principles and Applications
  • Introduction to Biology

Teaching Method

  • Collaborative Learning
  • Spaced Learning
  • Flipped Classroom
  • Self-learning
  • Gamification
  • Visual, Audio, & Kinesthetic Teaching
  • Crossover Learning
  • Expeditionary Learning
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Differentiated Instruction

Research Interest

  • Targeted Therapy & Precision Oncology
  • Cancer Immunopharmacology
  • Drug Resistance Mechanisms
  • Pharmacogenomics & Predictive Biomarkers
  • Chemical Biology & Novel Therapeutic Modalities
  • Nanomedicine & Drug Delivery

Awards & Achivements

  • Uplifting Entrepreneurs in Balochistan Winner
    2022
  • National Idea Bank City Level Winner
    2022
  • HEC Overseas Scholarship for MS/MPhil Leading to PhD.
    2021
  • Ligue Contre le Cancer (LA LiGUE) 4em an Doctorat. Paris, France.
    2020
  • Endowment Fund scholarship by the Gov. of Balochistan
    2010

Academic & Social Links

Assistant Professor at BUITEMS, leveraging a unique international background with a Ph.D. in Pharmacology / Cancer Biology from Université Paris Cité. My research explores the epigenetic mechanisms of cell differentiation and disease. I am passionate about translating this knowledge into impactful education, mentoring the next generation of BS and MS students in Quetta. My integrated experience—from hospital and industrial pharmacy to my current roles as a NIC mentor and editorial board member for IJP—fuels a multidisciplinary approach. I am committed to fostering innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit in Balochistan, bridging world-class research with local development.

Publications

Murine platelet production is suppressed by S1P release in the hematopoietic niche, not facilitated by blood S1P sensing
Hira Niazi, Nesrine Zoghdani, Ludovic Couty, Alexandre Leuci, Anja Nitzsche, Maria L Allende, Boubacar Mariko, Rameez Ishaq, Yetki Aslan, Pierre Hadrien Becker, Salomé L Gazit, Sonia Poirault-Chassac, Benoit Decouture, Veronique Baudrie, Erica De Candia, Mari Kono, Ammar Benarab, Pascale Gaussem, Pierre-Louis Tharaux, Jerold Chun, Sylvain Provot, Najet Debili, Patrice Therond, Richard L Proia, Christilla Bachelot-Loza, Eric Camerer (2019) Blood Advances vol. 3 no. 11 pp. 1702-1713
Dynamins 2 and 3 control the migration of human megakaryocytes by regulating CXCR4 surface expression and ITGB1 activity
Praveen K Suraneni, Seth J Corey, Michael J Hession, Rameez Ishaq, Arinola Awomolo, Shirin Hasan, Chirag Shah, Hui Liu, Amittha Wickrema, Najet Debili, John D Crispino, Elizabeth A Eklund, Yolande Chen (2018) Blood Advances vol. 2 no. 23 pp. 3540-3552
Dynamins 2 and 3 Are Required for Human Megakaryocytes Directional Migration
Praveen K Suraneni, Seth J Corey, Michael Hession, Rameez Ishaq, Arinola Awomolo, Shirin Hasan, Najet Debili, John D Crispino, Elizabeth A Eklund, Yolande Chen (2018) Blood, The Journal of the American Society of Hematology vol. 132 no. Supplement 1 pp. 2429-2429
Critical role of the HDAC6–cortactin axis in human megakaryocyte maturation leading to a proplatelet-formation defect
Kahia Messaoudi, Ashfaq Ali, Rameez Ishaq, Alberta Palazzo, Dominika Sliwa, Olivier Bluteau, Sylvie Souquère, Delphine Muller, Khadija M Diop, Philippe Rameau, Valérie Lapierre, Jean-Pierre Marolleau, Patrick Matthias, Isabelle Godin, Gérard Pierron, Steven G Thomas, Stephen P Watson, Nathalie Droin, William Vainchenker, Isabelle Plo, Hana Raslova, Najet Debili (2017) Nature communications vol. 8 no. 1 pp. 1786
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Work Experience

January 2023 to Date
Member Editorial Board at IQRA Journal of Pharmacy (IJP)
IQRA University, Karachi
January 2022 to Date
Mentor & Presentation skills Trainer at National Incubation Centre
NIC, BUITEMS
October 2021 to Date
Assistant Professor at Biotechnology
BUITEMS
August 2013 to December 2015
Hospital Pharmacist at Health Department
Government Of Balochistan
October 2012 to December 2013
Lecturer at Medical Jurisprudence
City Law College
September 2011 to September 2012
Production Officer at Dispensing Solid, Liquid and Injectables
MERCK, Serono