Contact information
Email: rubina.yasmeen@uvas.edu.pk
Cell: 03420245390
Dr. Rubina Yasmeen
Lecturer
M. Phil Biochemistry (UVAS),
PhD Biochemistry (UVAS)
Biography
PhD in Biochemistry and dedicated university lecturer with extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising practical, and developing curriculum. Proven researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications (including HEC W-category), strong laboratory-management skills and expertise in molecular and biochemical techniques (spectrophotometry, chromatography, immunological assays). Committed to advancing education and research through evidence-based teaching, student mentoring, and collaborative projects.
Area of Interest
- Mycotoxin and their detoxification
- Isolation and identification of microbes
- Enzymology
- Antimicrobial activity of herbal extracts.
Publications
Research Publications
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
Research Publications
- Clinico-Pathological Assessment of Virulent Newcastle Disease Virus in Ducks
Zahid, B., R. Akhter, C. Ara, Q.A. Ahmed, M. Arshad, K. Ahmad, S. Alyas and Yasmeen (2024).Brazilian journal of Bio., 84: 1-6,Doi 10.1590/1519-6984.250607. (I.F: 1.50) HEC recognized (W category) - Ameliorative Effects of Lactobacillus against Aflatoxin B1,
Yasmeen, R., B. Zahid, S. Alyas, R. Akhtar, N. Zahra, S. Kouser, A. S. Hashmi, M. Athar, M. Tayyab and A. A. Anjum (2024). Brazilian journal of Bio., 84: 1-9, 1590/1519-6984.250517 (I.F: 1.50) HEC recognized (W category) - Production of Phytase by Aspergillus terreus and evaluating its stability
Kauser, S., A. A. Anjum, Yasmeen, & S.G. Mohyuddin. (2023). Pakistan Journal of Science, 75(04), 520–526. (I.F: 0), HEC recognized (Y category) - Physiochemical factors affecting growth of Lactobacillus salivarius
Yasmeen, R., A. S. Hashmi, M. Athar, M. Tayyab and A. A. Anjum (2022). JAPS, 32(1):52-59, https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2022.1.0401 (IF: 0.490), Y category - Molecular characterization of Lactobacillus from broiler and in-vitro detoxification of Aflatoxin B1
Yasmeen, R., S. Hashmi, M. Athar, M. Tayyab and A. A. Anjum (2021). JAPS, 31(6):1591-1597, https://doi.org/10.36899/JAPS.2021.6.0363 (IF: 0.481), Y category - Antimicrobial activity of Mentofin and its effect on antibody response of broiler chicks to N.D.V. vaccine
R. Rehman, K. Muhammad, T. Yaqub, M.S.Khan, K. Hanif and R. Yasmeen, (2013). JAPS, 23(4): 1008-1011 (IF:0.549), X category - Antibacterial activity of indigenous herbal extracts against urease producing bacteria
Yasmeen R.,S. Hashmi, A.A. Anjum, S. Saeed and K. Muhammad, (2012). JAPS, 22(2):416-419, ISSN: 1018-7081 (IF:0.638), X category - Manual of Immunological Techniques.
(2014), Muhammad, K., Rabbani, A.A. Anjum, A. Ahmad, J. Nazir, M. Nawaz, H. Rasheed, M.A.Ali, K. Hanif, R. Yasmeen, M.I. Altaf. Available online.
Conference Papers
Book Chapter
WORKSHOPS, TRAININGS, CONFERENCES:
- Organized seminar on “Proposal writing and vaccine development” Feb 2020
Narowal - International conference on Bioethics in Molecular biology and Biotechnology Jul 2017 – Jul 2017
Lahore - National conference on “Changing role of teacher in the era of globalization”, 16-17 April, 2007, IER, PU, Lahore
- One day workshop on First step with AI in disease diagnosis, on 16 th June 2026, organized by Insitute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, UVAS, Lahore
- 4 month training as mentee “Implementation of HEC mentorship program”, from 6th January – 14th April, 2026, organized by Mentorship program committee, and Center for Education Policy and Administration (CEPA), UVAS, Lahore
- Creating a safe workplace: understanding and implementing the protection against harassment of women at workplace act 2010, July 21, 2025, Organized by Institutional harassment committee, UVAS, Lahore
- Two days training workshop on “Table of specification related to construction of assessment”, 28-29 January, 2025, by Center for Education Policy and Administration (CEPA), UVAS, Lahore
- 3 Day complementary training on “Bio risk management”, Sep 10-12, 2024, at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal
- Five day training course “In Service Competency Enhancement Program for teachers (ISCEPT), 16-20 MAY 2022 by Center for Education Policy and Administration (CEPA), UVAS, Lahore
- Participated in workshop “Rabies and responsible pet ownership”, 28th September 2021 at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Virtual 2 Day refresher training on “Bio risk management”, Sep 22-23, 2021, at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Online webinar, “Teaching skills and learner engagement in online teaching” 20th September 2021 at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- International webinar on “Skill development for research and innovation” 7th Sep 2021, at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Virtual 5 Day training on “Bio risk management”, Dec 28, 2020-Jan 1, 2021, at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Seminar organized entitled “Proposal writing and vaccine development” 13 th February 2020 at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Seminar on “Anti-microbial resistance”, 17 th December 2019 at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Workshop on “advanced techniques in Biochemical Research”, 5th December 2019 at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Workshop on “Effective teaching skills”, 15th October 2019 at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Resource person in Seminar entitled “Prevention and control of Rabies”, 23rd April 2019, at KBCMA CVAS, Narowal.
- Poster Presented in “International conference on Bioethics in Molecular biology and Biotechnology”, 5-6 July 2017, IBBT, UVAS, Lahore.
- Seminar and workshop on “Environmental Toxicology and Health”, 8-9 March, 2011, Department of Phramacology and Toxicology, UVAS, Lahore.
- Workshop on “Application of PAGE for molecular characterization of Pasteurella multocida”, 11-13 August, 2011, Department of Microbiology, UVAS, Lahore.
- Workshop on “Application of Bio-fermentation for biomass production of Pasteurella multocida”, 10-13 August, 2011, Department of Microbiology, UVAS, Lahore.
- Workshop on “Spectrophotometry and PCR”, 9-10 April, 2009, WTO-QOL, UVAS, Lahore.
- Workshop on “Introduction to laboratory instrumentation and their quality aspects”, 14-18 July, 2009, WTO,QOL, UVAS, Lahore.
- National conference on “Changing role of teacher in the era of globalization”, 16-17 April, 2007, IER, PU, Lahore.