Dr. Azfar Athar Ishaqui

Dr. Azfar Athar Ishaqui, PhD, is a distinguished AssociateProfessor and Clinical Preceptor at Iqra Universitys Faculty of Pharmacy,where he excels in integrating his extensive academic knowledge and practicalexperience to enhance clinical pharmacy education and practice. With his PhD inClinical Pharmacy from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Dr. Ishaqui has developed aprofound understanding of the intricacies of clinical research and pharmacypractice, allowing him to guide both masters and doctoral studentseffectively.

His scholarly work is highly respected in the academiccommunity, evidenced by his authorship of around 28 research articles inhigh-impact, peer-reviewed journals, garnering over 100 citations in the lastthree years alone. His research focuses on critical areas such as antimicrobialstewardship, clinical pharmacokinetics, and the optimization of therapeuticoutcomes, which significantly contribute to the global body of knowledge inclinical pharmacy.

Beyond his research and teaching responsibilities, he isactively involved in various professional committees and workshops. He served asthe member of Department Research Committee at King Abdulaziz Hospital. Hisexpertise also extends to leading training sessions on good pharmacy practicesduring pandemics, reflecting his commitment to improving pharmacy practices andpatient safety across different healthcare settings.

He holds numerous professional certifications that enrichhis teaching and clinical practice, including credentials in clinical research,medication safety, and key performance indicators management. These certificationsunderscore his ongoing efforts to maintain the highest standards of pharmacypractice and education. His accolades include several awards recognizing hissignificant lifesaving interventions and contributions to quality and patientsafety at King Abdulaziz Hospital. These honors highlight his relentlesspursuit of excellence in his field and his dedication to fostering anenvironment of safety and efficacy in clinical settings.