A PhD from New York University, Dr. Iqbal, joined AKU in 1983. Today, he considers himself one of the few fortunate ones who joined AKU in its early formative years and have seen it grow to excellence in just a short stretch of time.

An accomplished biological scientist, Dr. Iqbal's subject speciality is biochemistry. He is a recognised authority in the field of protein chemistry and folate metabolism and his research interests include role of various antimetabolites in cancer, pharmacokinetics of antifolate drugs, role of glutathione in imparting drug resistance in cancer cells, and mechanism by which cytokines (G-CSF and GM-CSF) induce white cell proliferation in cancer patients.

Dr. Iqbal gives due credit to the University that has enabled him to make meaningful contribution to teaching and research. "AKU is a unique and premier institution in this part of the world. It has provided an extremely supportive and conducive environment to its faculty members to perform to their true potential," notes Dr. Iqbal as he cherishes his 18 years of  productive association with the University.