Uzma Shoaib Shamsi

Assistant Professor
Department of Community Health Sciences

Telephone: 92 21 34930051

Publication

Education

  • Phd (Medicine), The University of Adelaide, Australia, 2013-2019
  • Master of Science (Epidemiology & Biostatistics), Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan, 2003-2005
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Medicine & Surgery), Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan, 1983-1989

Training

  • Cancer Epidemiology course EPI 252/PH258, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), & School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA, January 25, 2021 – May 10, 2021
  • AKUH Residency (Post graduate training in Medicine dept, with rotations in Oncology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Cardiology, & Emergency Medicine), Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, Pakistan, 1992-1993
  • Internship (Department of Medicine & Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology - 6 months each), Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 1990-1991

Research interests

  • Cancer Epidemiology & Control with focus on risk factors, screening practices, and implementation research for common cancers in the Pakistani population.
  • Bioethics & Research Ethics with focus in informed consent for oncology trials, curriculum development for Master of Bioethics (MBE) program, and ERC/DRC leadership.
  • Quantitative Research Methodology with instruction in quantitative research design, validity, and precision across graduate programs (MSPH, MBE, MSEB, MSHM, MHPM).
  • Women’s Health & Preventive Oncology with focus on reproductive health (HPV, preeclampsia), vitamin D deficiency, mammographic density, and breast/cervical cancer prevention

Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Section of Non-communicable Diseases & Mental Health, Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, 2019 – Present
  • Senior Instructor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division, Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, 2007 – 2018
  • Instructor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division, Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, 2005 – 2007
  • Medical Officer, Community Health Center (CHC), Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan, 1997-1999
  • BPS-17 Medical Officer (Passed NWFP Public Service Commission), Rural Health Center, Shahbaz Garhi, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan,1991-1992
  • Medical Officer, Kulsoom Maternity Home, Peshawar, Pakistan, 1990 – 1991

Professional associations


Awards and honours

  • Excellence in teaching award, Aga Khan University, Jan 16, 2026
  • Certificate of Best e-Poster Presentation, awarded for “High Tobacco Use Among Young Adults with Oral Cavity Cancer in Karachi, Pakistan: A Survival Analysis Study”. at the International Conference: Healthy Futures – Preventing NCDs in Young Hearts and Minds; Department of Community Health Sciences, AKU, Karachi. June 6–8, 2024
  • Certificate of Best e-Poster rapid oral presentation, awarded for “Early onset colorectal cancer among Pakistani population: results from a hospital cancer registry” at the 14th Health Sciences Research Assembly, AKU, Karachi. Feb 28-Mar 2, 2023
  • Adelaide Scholarship International (ASI)Award, PhD from the University of Adelaide, Australia (2013-2019). June 2013
  • 10-Year Service Award, Awarded by AKU in recognition of services to the institute (2005-2015). Oct 2015
  • Al Razi Research Ethics Fellowship, 6-week training program under mentorship of Dr Adnan Hyder, at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA, funded by USAID, Pakistan Science & Technology(PSTF) and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. 2008
  • International Maternal & Child Health Research Training (IMCHRT) scholarship, Awarded by University of Alabama (UAB) USA to support MSc Epidemiology & Biostatistics degree, 2004-2005
  • Distinction in MSc in Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Awarded for MSC EB Thesis title: "A multicenter matched case-control study of preeclampsia among both parous and nulliparous women in Pakistan. "Supervisor: Juanita Hatcher, PhD, Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Pakistan,  Oct 2005
  • Second Best graduate of MBBS, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan, 1989

Created on:04/26/2016 Last modified:03/31/2026

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