Mrs. Rubaida Mehmood — Reviewer Profile
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Mrs. Rubaida Mehmood

Biochemist & Clinical Research Scientist

Labs Head, MINAR Cancer Hospital — Nishtar Hospital & University, Multan, Pakistan

Email: Rubaidasana@gmail.com ORCID: 0000-0001-7082-2294 25+ yrs in clinical biochemistry & radiolabeling research

Summary

Skilled and dedicated Biochemist and Medical Lab Technologist with an extensive background in clinical research across government diagnostic and research centers. Expertise spans radiolabeling and drug labeling of chemical and organic biomolecules using advanced instrumentation, with a strong record of collaborative, peer-reviewed research.

Experience

09/2000 — Present

Principal Scientist

Multan Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Radiotherapy (MINAR), Nishtar Hospital, Multan

  • Heads Pathology Labs spanning RIA, Bio-Chemistry, PCR and Hot Labs
  • Leads research, teaching and training activities for lab personnel and university students
  • Co-supervised 55+ internship trainees, ~12 M.Phil and 3 Ph.D research projects
  • Built out MINAR’s Clinical Bio-Chemistry, RIA and Molecular Diagnostics capability
1998 — 2000

Quality Control

HAMAZ Pharmaceutical Industry, Multan

  • Responsible for quality control and chemical testing
  • Labeling of chemical agents and R&D support

Education

2021–2023

MPhil in Biochemistry

Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

1996–1998

M.Sc. Chemistry

Bahauddin Zakariya University (B.Z.U.), Multan

1993–1995

B.Sc. Science

Bahauddin Zakariya University (B.Z.U.), Multan

1991–1993

F.Sc. (Pre-Medical)

B.I.S.E. Multan

Certification & Training

Apr 2022

HZB Photon School — Lectures & Training

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin

2022

Poster Presentation — I-131 in PSNM Conference

2018

SESAME Thematic School

Jordan

Selected Publications

2008 Sajid KM, Chaouachi K, Mahmood R. Hookah smoking and cancer: CEA levels in exclusive/ever hookah smokers. Harm Reduction Journal. 126cit.
2007 Sajid KM, Parveen R, Sabih DE, Chaouachi K, Naeem A, Mahmood R, Shamim R. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels in hookah smokers, cigarette smokers and non-smokers. JPMA. 89cit.
2018 Arshad FA, Mehmood R, Khan S, Rubina, Hussain S, Khan A. Lactobacilli as Probiotics and their Isolation from Different Sources. British Journal of Research. 32cit.
2018 Mehmood R, Muhammed RK, Hussain S, Sana A. Evaluation of di-potassium and tri-potassium EDTA evacuated tubes for routine haematological testing. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis. 25cit.
2014 Asad MH, Murtaza G, Ubaid M, Sajjad A, Mehmood R, et al. Naja naja karachiensis envenomation: biochemical parameters for cardiac, liver and renal damage. BioMed Research International. 17cit.
2006 Sajid KM, Parveen R, Sabih DE, Mahmood R. Thyroid function in pulmonary tuberculosis. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (JCPSP). 16cit.
2020 Fatima B, Hussain D, Saeed A, Sajid MS, Majeed S, Nawaz R, Ashiq MN, Najam-ul-Haq M, Mehmood R. Tellurium Doped Zinc Imidazole Framework (Te@ZIF-8) for Quantitative Determination of H2O2 from Serum of Pancreatic Cancer Patients. Scientific Reports. 12cit.
2015 Mukhtar R, Mehmood R, Parveen S, Hussain M, Arif M. Prevalence of cervical cancer in a developing country: Pakistan. Global Journal of Medical Research. 11cit.
2019 Arshad FA, Mehmood R, Perveen S, Hussain S, Khan MA. Assessment and Association between Lipid and Hormonal Profile in Non-pregnant Females with PCOS. 6cit.
2023 Akhtar M, Mehmood R, Hussain M, Warraich M, Ullah H, Batool Z, Ashraf S, Sana R. Evaluation and Association of Hematological and Biochemical Parameters of Untreated COVID-19 Patients by Ethnicity, and Curcumin as a Possible Treatment. Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets.
2019 Parveen S, Mukhtar R, Shafee S, Mehmood R. Evans Syndrome and pregnancy: a case report with literature review. JPMA. 3cit.
2020 Janjua HU, Akhtar M, Nazir A, Batool Z, Mehmood R. Physiology and status of blood cells and parameters under hypernatremia and liquor consumption (λ = 630 nm). Lasers in Engineering. 3cit.
2012 Sajid KM, Mahmood R. Labelling of m-trimethyl silylphenylethylidene-1,1-bisphosphonate with 99mTc and its evaluation as an imaging agent. PAEC Journal “The Nucleus”. 1cit.
2019 Mukhtar R, Hussain M, Mukhtar MA, Sherood I, Mehmood R, Khan MS. Role of Antenatal Screening for Congenital Anomalies by Grey Scale Ultrasound to Reduce Perinatal Mortality and Morbidity. Global Journal of Medical Research. 1cit.
2019 Mehmood R, Khan MS, Hussain S, Ahmed A, Arshad FA, Mukhtar R. Monitoring and Evaluation of Thyroid Function Tests, Serum Electrolytes and Creatinine Levels Before and After I-131 Therapy. Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders Drug Targets. 1cit.
2021 Ashiq R, Fatima B, Shah M, Hussain D, Mohyuddin A, Majeed S, Mehmood R, et al. Tin derived antimony/nitrogen-doped porous carbon (Sb/NPC) composite for electrochemical sensing of albumin from hepatocellular carcinoma patients. Microchimica Acta. 1cit.
2007 Mehmood R, Sajid KM, Iqbal K. Qualitative comparison of locally prepared 99mTc-labeled methylene diphosphonate and 99mTc-labeled pyrophosphate. PAEC Journal “The Nucleus”.
2009 Shad MA, Perveen R. Estimation of serum cholinesterase activity of occupationally exposed workers of a fertilizer plant. Sindh University Research Journal (SURJ).
2014 Xu X, Sajid KM, Zhai X, Yao W, Mir S, Mahmood R, Khan AK, Asad MH, Farzana K, Murtaza G, Li T. Prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus in euthyroid patients. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.
2015 Mahmood R, Parveen S, Kanwal S. Prevalence of HBS and HCV in Euthyroid Persons of Southern Punjab — A Hospital Based Study. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences.
2016 Mahmood R, Hussain M, Mukhtar R, Bibi Z, Khan MS. Changes in TSH and lipid levels after commencing treatment for hypothyroidism. PJR.
2016 Mahmood R, Hussain M, Parveen S, Khushi R, Hussain MS, Mukhtar R. Prevalence of vitamin-D deficiency in southern Punjab population — a hospital based study. International Journal of Current Research.
2018 Hussain S, Mehmood R, Arshad FA, Khan S. Evaluation and Comparison of Stability and Reliability of CBC Parameters Determined Using an Automatic Celltac G MEK-9100 Hematology Analyzer During Extended Storage at 4°C. 4cit.
2018 Arshad FA, Mehmood R, Khan S, Rubina, Hussain S, Khan A. An Avian Systematic Review and Status of Gaviidae, Podicipedidae, Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae and Pelecanidae in Pakistan. Poultry, Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences.
2019 Akhtar M, Mehmood R, Ullah H, Irfan M. Quality, quantity and hematological disorders in blood (breast cancer) under Ethanol [C2H5OH] analyte, an in vitro study. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
2019 Hussain S, Mehmood R, Arshad F, Khan S, Khan A. Comparative Effects of Exposure to Gasoline Fumes/Vapors on Blood and Urine of Gasoline Filling Workers, Multan City. Journal of Environmental Analytical Toxicology.
2020 Akhtar M, Mehmood R, Ullah H, Irfan M. Quality, quantity and hematological disorders in blood under Ethanol analyte, an in vitro study. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
2020 Arshad FA, Mehmood R, Kausar N, Bibi A, Khan MA. Role of BMI in PCOS Towards Cardiovascular Risk Factors.
2020 Hussain S, Akram A, Mehmood R, Mumtaz M. An Investigation into Vitamin D Status and its Association with Different Bio-Chemical Parameters: Pakistani Population Based Study. Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics.
2022 Parveen S, Mehmood R, Warraich K. Prognostic Significance of Biochemical and Hematological Features with Ca125 in Newly Diagnosed Patients. Monthly Medical Forum.
2022 Warraich K, Parveen S, Mehmood R. Baseline Parameters in Untreated Ovarian and Breast (Symptomatic and Asymptomatic COVID-19) Cancer Patients. Med Forum.
— Arshad FA, Bibi A, Mushtaq A, Mehmood R, Kausar N. Association of Demographic, Lipid and Hormonal Profile with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Pakistani Women.
2023 Zafar K, Wasim M, Fatima B, Hussain D, Mehmood R, Najam-ul-Haq M. Quantification of Tramadol and Serotonin by Cobalt Nickel Tungstate in Real Biological Samples to Evaluate the Effect of Analgesic Drugs on Neurotransmitters. Scientific Reports.
2023 Nawaz H, Muhammad RK, Aslam A, Hussain S, Mehmood R. Influence of Thyroid Dysfunction on Electrolyte Levels of Outdoor Patients of Tertiary Care Hospitals. Frontiers in Chemical Sciences.
2024 Batool M, Fatima B, Hussain D, Mahmood R, Imran M, Akhter S, Khan MS, Majeed S, Najam-ul-Haq M. Radiotracer Labelled Thymohydroquinyl Gallate Capped Gold Nanoparticles as a Theranostic Radiopharmaceutical. Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis.
2024 Shaheen G, Mohiuddin M, Khan K, Iqbal A, Imran HM, Mansoor MK, Mehmood R, Yaqoob M, Asghar T. Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus in Southern Punjab, Pakistan Using Real-Time PCR. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology.
2025 Parveen S, Khan B, Aziz A, Razia T, Sana R, Mehmood R. Hepatitis B and C Infections in Pregnant Women Undergoing Chorionic Villus Sampling in Pakistan (2023–2024). Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences.
2025 Aslam M, Fatima B, Batool R, Imran M, Hussain D, Najam-ul-Haq M, Mehmood R. Saponin Gallate-Loaded Gd-Doped Zinc–Gallium Layered Double Hydroxides Nanocarrier for Attenuating NF-κB-Mediated Inflammation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
2025 Akhtar M, Siddique MA, Ahmad M, Majid MA, Ashraf S, Zahra M, Hatamleh WA, Dad MU, Ullah H, Mehmood R. Early Prognosis and Feasible Panacea for Cervical Cancer Through Math and Optics. Optics and Lasers in Engineering.
2025 Akhtar M, Siddique MA, Majid MA, Parveen S, Mehmood R, Ashraf S, Fida I, Hatamleh WA, Dad MU, Ullah H. Ex-vivo Optical Prognosis of Fibroadenoma and Grade II & III Breast Cancer. Lasers in Medical Science.
— Parveen S, Mehmood R, Jabeen Z, Warraich K, Anjum HS, Warraich D, Naz M, Shams F, Sana R. 99mTc-Labeled Cefixime for Targeted Imaging of Infections: Preclinical Evaluation and Potential in Postpartum Women. Infectious Disorders Drug Targets.
— Islam N, Khan H, Hussain A, Mehmood R, Shauket K, Yasin T. Relationship of CBC, LFT & Serum Creatinine with Alpha Fetoprotein and Their Importance as Prognostic Factors in Intrahepatic Ductal Carcinoma.
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