Ph.D. Scholar (Pharmacognosy) 2020. UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy. (Synopsis Approved, Research work completed)
MPhil (Pharmacognosy) 2017, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of, Pharmacognosy
Pharm-D 2009, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Intermediate 2004, St Lawrence Govt. Girls Degree College.
Matriculation 2002, Metropolitan Academy.
Dr. Sara Naqvi is a distinguished academician and researcher specializing in Pharmacognosy, holding a Ph.D. fellowship in the field. She embarked on her academic journey by completing her M.Phil. and Pharm D from the esteemed University of Karachi. With a robust academic background, Dr. Naqvi possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience, accumulating over 4 years in academia and 8 years in the professional domain.
Throughout her career, Dr. Naqvi has demonstrated her commitment to education, serving as a teacher, researcher, and batch coordinator for numerous students at IU. Her areas of expertise span a wide range of topics, including natural product extraction, rota evaporator operation, various distillation techniques, molecular docking, and cross-sectional studies. She has adeptly worked in power labs, tissue assembly set-ups, and has extensive experience with in-vivo and in-vitro models, particularly in the realms of neurodegenerative and gut motility disorders.
Her contributions to the field of Pharmacognosy extend beyond the classroom, with numerous research presentations at both national and international conferences. Additionally, she has authored more than 8 articles in esteemed journals, further solidifying her reputation as a prolific researcher.
Currently, Dr. Naqvi is deeply immersed in her research on the evaluation of flavonoid-enriched herbs for gut motility disorders. Her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge is evident through her membership in the American Society of Pharmacognosy, where she actively contributes to the exchange of ideas and advancements in the field. Dr. Sara Naqvi stands as a beacon of excellence in academia and research, continuously striving to unravel the mysteries of natural products and their therapeutic potential.
1. Sana aslam, Mohammad aslam, Hania kauser and Sara Naqvi (2021) Anti Parkinson activity of
Ganodermalucidum in experimental induced Parkinson disease. Journal of pharmaceutical research
international, 72599.
2. Sundus, S., Kumar, A., Rehman, A., Naqvi, S., & Aslam, S. (2021). Effect of Lycopene on Histological
Alterations of Basement Membrane & Fibrosis in Renal Interstitial Tissue of Celebrex
Induced Albino Rats; An Experimental Study.
3. Akhtar, M., Jahan, N., Imran, M., Ahmad, S. A., Naqvi, S., & Huzaifa Shah, S. M. (2022). Development of
Potent SARS-CoV 3CL Protease Inhibitors: In silico Analogues Designing of Darunavir, Molecular Modelling
and Molecular Dynamic Simulation. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 2343-2350
4. Safia Abidi, Sara Naqvi, Hania Kauser, Uzma Asad, Tayyaba Mumtaz, Areesha Anwar. (2022).
Moisturizing and glowing effect of rose water. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition.
874-886.
5. Salman, Sobia Gul, Syed Waleed Ahmed Bokhari, Hira Ahmed, Uzma Asad, Sara Naqvi, Rubab Kiran,
Saira Faraz Shah et al. “Formulation And Evaluation Of Novel Herbal Toothpaste In Oral Care
Cosmetology.” Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results (2022): 2310-2323.
6. Hadi, A., Nawab, A., Alam, F., & Naqvi, S. (2023). Development of sodium alginate–aloe vera
hydrogel films enriched with organic fibers: study of the physical, mechanical, and barrier properties
for food-packaging applications. Sustainable Food Technology, 1(6), 863-873.
