Dr. Attaur Rahman
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Biography
With diverse and robust academic and research background that includes my education as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (Gold Medalist), MPhil in Physiology and Biochemistry (Gold Medalist) from Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, Pakistan in 2011 and 2013 respectively. I have earned my PhD degree in Medical Sciences. I am a cardiovascular physiologist and mitochondrial biologist, and my research is focused on innovative role of mitochondrial dynamic (MD) and mitochondrial nanotunnels (MNTs) in ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI)-induced ST segment elevated myocardial Infarction (IRI-STEMI)-a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. I am keenly interested in altered cardiac mitochondrial morphology (shape, size, positioning and motility) and novel compensatory physiological mechanisms of mitochondrial nanotunneling in cardiomyocytes during the course of development of MI and genetic and pharmacological manipulation of MNTs to find out some therapeutic avenues. In addition, I am also keenly interested Intermitochondrial Communication (IMC), Mitochondrial Quality Control (MQC) mechanisms and Artificial Mitochondrial Transfer and Transplantation (AMTT) therapy in settings of cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases (AD, PD, HD, ALS) and Tumor Microenvironment (TME). Besides this, I am also avidly interested in Assisted Reproductive Techniques particularly IVF, ICSI, ASFI, and Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) for rare mitochondrial diseases.
Affiliations
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (MEDT)
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
Gomal University
Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Sindh Agriculture University
Tando Jam, Pakistan
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences
Honors and Awards
Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) for PhD study
The Chinses University of Hong Kong
Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) of 200000 USD for PhD study in Medical Sciences, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Cardiovascular Physiology, Medicine and Therapeutics ).
Guest lecture (Basic Veterinary Medicine)
Universitas Airlangga: Surabaya, Jawa Indonesia
Participated as a guest speaker at DECOTA guest lecture series 2021 on the topic “Role of Hypothalamus-Pituitary Unit in Endocrine Coordination in Domestic Animals” held on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021, in Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Airlangga, Indonesia.
Received USAID-funded merit and need based scholarship of USD 2000 in post-graduation (MPhil)
Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam Pakistan
United State Agency for International Development (USAID) funded merit and need based scholarship of 2000 USD in MPhil in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
Chancellor's Gold Medal (10 grams) in MPhil in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
Sindh Agriculture University Tandjojam Pakistan
Received Chancellor’s Gold Medal (10 grams) on the basis of securing highest percent Marks in Master Degree Program (MPhil) at the Faculty level in all disciplines.
Shield of Excellent Performance in MPhil in Veteirnary Physiology and Biochemistry
Higher Education Commission Paksitan
Received a shield of Excellent Performance in Master Degree Program (MPhil) from United State Agency for International Development (USAID) and Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad Pakistan.
Chancellor's Gold Medal (10 grams) in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam Pakistan
Received Chancellor’s Gold Medal (10 grams) in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) on the basis of securing highest CGPA/Marks in DVM Degree Program.
USAID-funded merit and need based scholarship of USD 2000 in graduation (DVM).
Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam Pakistan.
United State Agency for International Development (USAID) funded merit and need based scholarship of 2000 USD in DVM.
Dragon Culture PhD Scholarship for Medical Studies, Division of Medical Sciences
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dragon Culture Merit PhD Scholarships of (50,000 Hong Kong Dollar (6500 USD) for Medical Studies in PhD.
Research Project as Principal Investigator (PI)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong.
A Novel 3D Visual Teaching Modality in Exploration of the Myocardium for Undergraduate Biomedical Students, in the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (MEDT), Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (150000 HKDs equivalent to 5.405845 PKRs) supported by the Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grants (TDLEG) 2022-25 of University Grant Committee (UGC) of Research Granct Councile (RGC), Govrenment of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund (HK ITF) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong.
Secured a lavish Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund (HK ITF) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (45000 Hong Kong Dollars per month) in the Centre for Cardiovascular Genomics and Medicine (CCGM), Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (MEDT), Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong in February, 2025.
Experience
Post Doctoral Researcher
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
01 Jan 2025 - present
University Lecturer
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) Pakistan
01 Sep 2015 - present
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
01 Jan 2022 - 01 Dec 2024
University Lecturer
Gomal University DI Khan Univesity Pakistan
01 Apr 2012 - 01 Jul 2015
Graduate Student or Post Graduate
Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
01 Aug 2011 - 01 Oct 2013
Undergraduate Student
Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
01 Dec 2005 - 01 Jun 2011
Research Interests
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