DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY
Prof. Dr. A. Shabbir Ahmad BSc. MBBS, M.Phil Professor of Pharmacology

Brief History and Introduction

The present famous Mayo Hospital, was completed in 1870 and was opened in 1871. In the same year a “Hakim Class” was introduced for people with some knowledge of “Unani System” with emphasis on Anatomy and Surgery. Later on in 1887, the existing building of Pharmacology (the oldest block of this institution) was constructed. In 1983, as the number of students increased upto 322, an additional Professor for the chair of material medica (now known as (Pharmacology) & Pathology was appointed. A training class for the “ward boys and compunders was introduced in 1894 and 1901 respectively. In 1906-11, due to shifting of the chemical examiner from the college, separate museum of Materia medica was created. In 1935, the Principal of this prestigious institute. Nelson Harper emphasized on construction of Pharmacology building but it could not be completed till 1936.

In 1937-38, Materia Medica block was extended and hence Pharmacology emerged as a separate department. Prof. Col. Rai was crowned as the first head of the department. Later on Prof. Amir Chand became the second head of the Pharmacology department.

Then the renowned physician Col. Ilahi Bukhsh headed the department from 1937 – to – 1947. During this period Pharmacy department of the Punjab University, Lahore started working in K.E. Medical College, which later on shifted back to its original Alma matter in 1950.

After partition of following eminent professors rendered their meritorious services as head of the department

1. Dr. Mahboob Rabbani 1947-57

2. Dr. Abdul Hamid Khan 1957-72

3. Dr. Bilquees Jaml Zafar 1972-74

4. Dr. Abdul Hamid Khan 1974-77

5. Dr. Obaidullah Khawaja 1978-80

6. Dr. Bilquees Jamal Zafar 1980-89

7. Dr. Maqsood Ahmad Cheema 1989-92

8. Dr. M. Obaidullah Khawaja 1992-97

9. Dr. Majeeda Tahira Malik 1997-02

10. Dr. A. Shabbir Ali Bhatti 2002 to-date.

Pharmacology Departments is of the oldest, being in the University built in 1936. Building of department has 9 offices, one laboratory for experimental pharmacology, one laboratory for pharmacy practical, Museum and there is one lecture theater for 150 students.

Pharmacology & Therapeutics are taught to 3rd year MBBS students. BDS 2nd year class is attached to the department for the last 76 yeas. Previously classes of nurses and dispensers were also used to be held in the department. M.Phil students who have completed their course work execute their research work in the department.. Various research projects are being completed by teaching staff. Journals Club meeting is held on weekly basis. Professional examination of MBBS, BDS and M.Phil are conducted in the department.

Head of Department is Incharge and chairman of other health activities like formulation of health formulary, P.V.M.S. inspection of pharmaceutical firms and participation in the procurement of quality medicine for the hospitals.

Building of the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Front view)

faculty of pharmacology

Sitting from Left to Right: Dr. Rubina Iqbal, Dr. Zujaja Zaheer, Dr. Sadia Chiragh, Dr. Shabbir Ali Bhatti, Dr. Muhammad Zahid, Dr. Zulfiqar ul Hassan, Mrs. Sarwat Rasool,
Standing from Left to Right: Dr. Ahmad Fawad, Dr. Iftikhar Mirza, Dr. Muhammad Afzal

List of Faculty

S.No. Name Designation Qualification
1. Prof. Shabbir Ali Bhatti Professor BSc. MBBS, M.Phil

2. Dr. Sadia Chiragh Associate Professor MBBS, M.Phil

3. Dr. Muhammad Zahid Assistant Professor MBBS, M.Phil

4. Dr. Zulfiqar ul Hassan Assistant Professor MBBS, DTCD., M.Phil

5. Dr. Zujaja Zaheer Senior Demonstrator MBBS, M.Phil

6. Dr. Rafique Ahmad Senior Demonstrator MBBS, M.Phil

7. Dr. Iftikhar Mirza Additional Principal Medical Officer MBBS DTCD.

8. Dr. Javed Khalil Demonstrator MBBS, M.Phil-I

9. Dr. Ahmed Fawad Demonstrator MBBS, M.Phil-I

10. Dr. Rubina Iqbal Demonstrator MBBS, M.Phil-I

11. Dr. Riaz Khokhar Demonstrator MBBS

12. Dr. Muhammad Afzal Demonstrator MBBS

Professor giving demonstration to postgraduate students

List of teaching programme

Postgraduate Programs

• Master of Philosophy leading to Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacology)
• Master of Philosophy

Undergraduate Programs

• MBBS
• BDS
• D. Pharmacy
• Dispenser
• Nursing
• Lab. Technician

Dog demonstration being given to undergraduates in the experimental Lab of Pharmacology

Research laboratories and research work.

As it already mentioned that one research laboratory exist in the department where various research projects are carried out. M.Phil student who have completed their course work they complete their research work in the department. Similarly new research projects are also carried out for example Prof. Dr. A. Shabbir Ali Bhatti is doing his research on “ Study of Pharmacological effects of NSAID (Cox 1and non specific Cox 2) during myocardial ischemia”. Two other projects are also being run by the Dr. Saadia Charagh, Associate Professor and Dr. Muhammad Zahid, Assistant Professor . It necessary to mention that these laboratories have old equipment and need replacement for better research work.

It is worth to mention here that Dr. A. Sbahhir Ali Bhatti is trying hard to procure latest research equipments and new furniture’s for the department we have got latest computerized data recording four channel system for experimental research.

Research projects of postgraduate level

1. Study of pharmacological effects of NSAIDS (Cox, and non-specific) during myocardial ischemia.

2. Comparative study of effect of Cox-1 and Cox-2 inhibitors on airway hyper reactivity.

3. Evaluation of nephroprotective effect of niglla sativa and its co-relation with Alpha tocopherol and selenium in aminoglycoside induced nephrotoxicity.

4. Effect of Nigella Setiva an Asprin induced Gastric ulcer of Albino rats.

5. To study healing role of alpha-tocopheral and ranitidine in aspirin induced gastric ulcer in albino rats.