Microbiology

Antimicrobial Resistance Research Group

FOCUS

Between 2010 and 2014, the research group published at least 100 papers in local and international journals on the theme of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — a menace of urgent concern. The group's work covers all aspects of research on AMR:

  • Accurate and early detection (using resistance gene detection) of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria, viruses (esp. HIV and Influenza), fungi and parasites
  • Epidemiology including genetic basis, molecular mechanism and risk factors related to drug resistance
  • Review trends and identify emerging resistance
  • Evaluates interventions for prevention of emergence and spread of resistance
  • Analyze outbreaks related to  anti-microbial resistant organisms
  • Associate changing  pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamics parameters in various host with susceptibility cut-off and serum drug levels

RESEARCHERS

  • Dr Afia Zafar
  • Dr Rumina Hasan
  • Dr Erum Khan
  • Dr Mohammad Asim Beg
  • Dr Kauser Jabeen
  • Dr Joveria Farooqi
  • Dr Seema Irfan
  • Dr Najia Ghanchi
  • Dr Naima Fasih
  • Dr Sadia Shakoor

FOR FUNDING, COLLABORATION AND QUERIES, CONTACT:

Dr Afia Zafar
Consultant Microbiologist
Section of Microbiology, Department of Pathology and Microbiology