Present Institution:

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI

Location:

KARACHI PK

Career Status:

Professor
Associate Professor

Bio

I am an Associate Professor and Director of the Centre of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Karachi
with Post-Doctorate & Ph.D. in Psycho-Physiology
PGDs in Clinical Psychophysiology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Neurology
and Clinical Research. My academic journey is complemented by a robust publication record comprising numerous original and review articles
2 full books and 32 manuals. I have supervised 50 research theses for Masters & PhD.. Over the years
I have successfully led 40 grant projects funded by prestigious organizations such as UNFPA
IBRO
Dana Foundation
Microsoft
ACM
Merlin
and World Women Neuroscience. My contributions beyond academia can be evidenced by participation in international conferences held in Spain
USA
Korea
Cambodia
China
United Kingdom
Canada
Nepal
and Malaysia. Facilitated 50 courses as both full-time and visiting faculty in numerous universities. Designed Pakistan's First Stress Evaluation Tool – the Sadaf Stress Scale (SSS).Currently I am president of the Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre
Pakistan Society of Basic & Applied Neurosciences and hold full membership in the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World-UNESCO & ALBA Network. Additionally
Executive member of the Canada Pakistan Research and Development Council
Science Bridge in Spain
and World Women in Neuroscience.

Interested in presenting:

1.Scientific presentations in your area of expertise
Physiology
Behavior
General Neuroscience
Neurodegenerative disorders
Cognition
Motivation and emotion
Pain Mechanisms
Techniques in Neuroscience
Neurophysiology
2.Career development/professional advancement
Writing better proposals for funding
Managing a team
Being a supportive team member
Leading project teams
How to write a scientific paper
Microaggressions
how to deal with them
How to Use social media and Networking for a Job Search
Others (Please explain)
3. Both

Sample of a Science/Scholarship Abstract

- Stress: a public health concern for the progression of neurodegeneration and cognitive decline - Stress management workshop for women executives on International Women's Day - Fetal Brain Vulnerability: A Closer look at Maternal Stress and its consequences - Towards Urban Brain Health: Bridging Public Health and Neuroscience - SDGs and Health Sciences research - Medical Writing and Publication Ethics - Psychophysiology Research; Exploring Brain
Body and Bytes - Neurobiology of emotions & behaviors

What type of talks have you presented in the past?

Stress
Brain health & wellbeing; A holistic approach to untangling the degenerating brains The talk emphasizes the importance of brain health in maintaining cognitive functions and preventing neurological disorders. It discusses how aging and stressors can negatively affect brain health through inflammation and epigenetic impairment
leading to cognitive decline. Stress management is highlighted as crucial
yet often overlooked. While genetic and pharmacological approaches dominate
environmental and social interventions are underrated. Although lifestyle changes are recommended
effective treatments for neurodegenerative disorders are lacking. Anti-stress therapies like exercise and meditation promise to improve well-being and potentially restore brain health.