Dr. Muhammad Ikram

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I am Dr. Muhammad Ikram, a dedicated professional with a background in Pharmacy, Medicine, and a Ph.D. in Medical Science. Currently an Assistant Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad-Abbottabad Campus, I specialize in 3D Cell culture for T cell development and cancer immunology within the Immune Cell Molecular Pharmacology Research Lab.
My academic journey began with a Pharmacy degree from the University of Malakand in 2009, followed by clinical traineeships in Peshawar, Pakistan. Subsequently, I worked as a dispensing pharmacist with the International Medical Corps (IMC), providing medical care in disaster-affected areas.
I pursued my master's degree at Pusan National University in South Korea, focusing on the modulation of thymic epithelial cell adhesion. Continuing my academic pursuit, I earned a Ph.D. in Medical Science, exploring the co-targeting of Tiam1/Rac1 and Notch to ameliorate chemoresistance in a 3D lymphoma model.
Currently, my research at COMSATS University centers on utilizing 3D cell culture to study T cell development and design matrices for normal and cancerous tissue, organoids, and tumoroids, particularly in understanding brain and hepatic cancer malignancy and metastasis. I address the cellular and molecular mechanisms of anticancer drug resistance in cancer malignancy and their sensitization.
My experience includes being a scholarship recipient in South Korea (2011-2018), honored for my contributions to the field. You can explore more about my professional journey and accomplishments on my detailed profile at https://www.cuiatd.edu.pk/faculty/dr-muhammad-ikram/ and connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-ikram-29231874/. I take pride in my role as an Assistant Professor at COMSATS, contributing to teaching, research, and student supervision, fostering excellence in academia.
I am Dr. Muhammad Ikram, an Assistant Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad-Abbottabad Campus, specializing in 3D Cell culture for T cell development and cancer immunology. With a diverse academic background, including a Ph.D. in Medical Science, I bring expertise in teaching, research, and student supervision.
My journey began with a Pharmacy degree, followed by clinical traineeships and work as a dispensing pharmacist with the International Medical Corps. Furthering my education, I earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. in South Korea, focusing on the modulation of thymic epithelial cell adhesion and chemoresistance in a 3D lymphoma model.
At COMSATS, my current research involves 3D cell culture for studying T cell development and designing matrices for cancerous tissue, organoids, and tumoroids. I address the cellular and molecular mechanisms of anticancer drug resistance. Explore my comprehensive profile at https://www.cuiatd.edu.pk/faculty/dr-muhammad-ikram/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-ikram-29231874/. Proud to contribute to teaching, research, and student supervision, I am committed to fostering excellence at COMSATS University.

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