Contact information

Email: saima.masood@uvas.edu.pk
Phone: +92-42-992-11449
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Prof. Dr. Saima Masood

DVM, M.Sc (Hons), PhD (Beijing, China).

HEC Approved Supervisor

Biography

Prof. Dr. Saima Masood is a distinguished academician, researcher, and educator in the field of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology. She began her academic career as a Lecturer at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) in 1999, where she served for nearly five years. In 2004, she joined the Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, as a Lecturer. She was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2010, Associate Professor in August 2018, and attained the position of Tenured Professor in 2022. Since 2023, she has also been serving as the Chairperson of the Department of Anatomy and Histology, providing academic and administrative leadership to the department.

Prof. Dr. Masood obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and M.Sc. (Hons.) degrees from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. She earned her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (GUCAS), Beijing, China, where she received advanced training in cellular and molecular biological sciences.

With over two decades of experience in higher education, Prof. Dr. Masood has made significant contributions to teaching, research, and academic administration. She is actively engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in veterinary anatomy, histology, and related biomedical sciences. As a Higher Education Commission (HEC)–approved Ph.D. supervisor, she has successfully supervised and co-supervised numerous M.Phil. and Ph.D. research scholars, contributing to the development of highly qualified researchers and academicians.

In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Prof. Dr. Masood plays an active role in several academic and institutional initiatives at UVAS. She serves as the Secretary of the UVAS Pakistan–China Desk, where she coordinates the annual Basic Chinese Language Course for university students to promote international academic collaboration and cultural exchange. She also serves as the Convener of the M.Phil. Research Synopsis Scrutiny Committee (Faculty of Biosciences) and is a member of the Departmental Board of Studies, contributing to curriculum development and the maintenance of academic quality.

Prof. Dr. Saima Masood has participated in numerous national and international professional development programs and has presented her research findings at prestigious scientific conferences worldwide. Her research interests encompass veterinary anatomy, histology, cell biology, developmental biology, and translational biomedical sciences. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for several reputable national and international scientific journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing scientific excellence and maintaining high standards in scholarly publishing.

Area of Interest

Anatomy, Histology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology Cellular Ultrastructure

Publications

Conference Paper Presentations and Participation

  • Effects of iron oxide nanoparticle supplementation on serum proteins, redox status and histology of spleen in broilers (2nd International Brain and Biomedicines Conference, 2024).
  • Effects of sodium gluconate supplementation on redox status and meat quality in broilers (IBBC-2024).
  • Vitamin-E and Selenium supplementation on growth performance & intestinal morphology in quail under arsenic toxicity (Poultry Science Conference-2024).
  • International Poultry Expo-2024, Lahore (Sep 26–28, 2024).
  • Conference on Tackling Food Security Challenges – Paracon 24, UVAS, Lahore (Oct 9–10, 2024).
  • Stress alleviations and intestinal mucosal health improvement in response to dietary Rose merry oil and Niglla sativa in quails. (1st International conference SDG-Lahore college for women university29-31 March 2022).
  • Dietary Synbiotic and Cinnamon Essential oil improves growth performance and small intestine histomorphometry in japanese Quails (4th One health international conference 24-11-2022).
  • Effect of Lysine and Phytase supplementation on Growth performance,Meat Quality and Bone characteristics in Japanese Quails.Second International congress on Biological and Health Sciences,24-27th Feb,2022.
  • Impact of Feeding Mannan-Oligosaccharide and Live Yeast on Performance, Ruminal Histology and Muscle Morphometric Characteristics in Buffalo Calves. Saima Masood*, Muhammad Zeeshan, Saima Ashraf, Hafsa Zaneb, Department of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Biosciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore.
  • Salahud Din, Saima Masood, Hafsa Zaneb, Habib –ur- Rehman, Imad Khan, Muqader Shah Comparative Gross Anatomical Studies of the Long Bones of the Adult Chinkara and in the Adult Beetal Goat. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology.International Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol:13, No:9, Zurich, Switzerland September 16-17, 2019.
  • Salahud Din, Saima Masood, Hafsa Zaneb, Habib Ur Rehman, Saima Ashraf, Imad Khan, Muqader Shah Gross and Clinical Anatomy of the Skull of Adult Chinkara, Gazella bennettii World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Vol:13, No:6,  Vienna, Austria Conference June 20-21, 2019.
  • Salahud Din, Saima Masood, Hafsa Zaneb, Saima Ashraf, Imad Khan Osteometry of the Long Bones of Adult Chinkara (Gazella bennettii): A Remarkable Example of Sexual Dimorphism. Zurich, Switzerland.September 16-17, 2019.
  • Modulation of post hatch-growth and morphometric parameters of tibia bone through in-ovo administration of l-arginine in Japanese quail (coturnix japonica). International poultry expo (IPEX) September 13-15, 2019.
  • Abbas G, H.Zaneb, S.Ashraf, S.Masood, I.Ahmaed, MM Usman,H FRehman, H.Rehman.Histological modulations of broiler gut under chronic heat stress with or without distillery yeast .Proceedings of 2018 symposium on Gut Health in production of Food Animals.November 5-7,2018 .St.Louis,Missouri,USA. P19-20
  • Zaneb H, Shoaib M, Masood S, Rehman H, Ashraf S, Alam S, Rehman HF, Usman MU, Yaqoob T. Comparative morphological study of the gastro intestinal tract and selected immune organs of domestic (Anas platyrhynchos)  and wild migratory ducks (Anas strepera) in Pakistan. Anatomia, Histologia Embryologia, 47 (Suppl1) P 82. Proceedings of the 32nd Conference of the European Association of veterinary Anatomist, Hannover, Germany July 25-28 2018.
  • Ultrasonographic and laboratory assessment of the liver and spleen in parasitized carrier Horses.
  • 4th One Health International Conference 24 November 2022.
  • 3rd Annual Bovine Udder Health Symposium February 18, 2021.
  • Virtual One Health International Conference 25-26 November 2020.
  • Basic Techniques in mesenchymal stem cell culture and toxicity assays.26-28th Feb, 2019. held at Deptt.of anatomy,UAF.
  • Intellectual property rights and requirements of paptent filing.2nd May, 2019. organized by TISC(UVAS).
  • International Poultry Expo.2019, 13-15 Sept.2019, by UVAS.
  • International Parasitology conference, Food safety through parasite control, Nov.6, 2019. by UVAS.
  • National Training Workshop Cell Culture Techniques for the Production of Biologics 24th -25th October, 2018.
  • Effect of Moringaolifera leaf powder (MOLP) supplementation on histomorphometry of intestine,liver and kidney in rats exposed to cyclic heat stress.KhanMG, S.Masood, H.Zaneb, M.S.Yousaf. S.Ashraf, M.M.Usman, H.F.Rehman, H.Rehman and I.Khan. Presented in Recent Advances in Clinical research.19-20 Dec, 2017. UVAS, Pakistan.
  • Age related changes in body weight, Orchidometry and Testicular dynamics in Azikhali Buffalo Bulls raised in Swat, KPK.Pakistan.Salahuddin,Masood S,Zaneb H,YousafMS, Khan I,Shan M, Bokhari SG and Khan MR Proc of International Buffalo symposium, Nov.15-18, 2017, Chitwan,Nepal. Morphometric of Udder, teat and milk vein in Nili Ravi buffalo and its relationship with Milk yield.Usman MM,Zaneb H,Masood S,Mehmood AK, Ashraf S, Ijaz S,Qaiser H and Rehman H. Proc of International Buffalo symposium, Nov.15-18, 2017, Chitwan,Nepal.
  • Comparative hoof volume Assessment of Nili Ravi Buffalo being reared on Different Flooring Systems.Zaneb H,Ali I,Aslam M,Ahmad I,Khan MA, Ashraf S,Masood S,Usman MM, Rehman HF,Qaiser S,Aslam S,Rehman H. Proc of International Buffalo symposium,Nov.15-18,2017,Chitwan,Nepal.
  • Zaneb H, S. Anwar, S. Masood, A. Ijaz, M.S. Yousaf, S. Ashraf, and H Rehman. 2016. Dietary supplementation of Catharanthus roseus stimulates gut protective mechanisms in broilers. Proc of the Australian Poultry Science Symposium, February 14-17, Sydney, Asutralia. Vol 27, p217.
  • Ashraf S, Zaneb H, Masood S, Rehman H. 2016. Effect of B-galacto-oligosacchrides supplementation on relative weights of viscera, thryroid and adrenal hormone levels in heat stressed broilers. Proc of the 20th Congress of the ESVCN, September 15-17, Berlin, Germany, p 61.
  • Zaneb H, Ashraf S, Masood S, Rehman HF, Usman MM, Yousaf MS, Rehman H. 2016. Comparative effects of different dietary levels of novelly -linkaged B-galactooligosacchrides on intestinal morphometry of cold-stressed broilers. Proc of the 20th Congress of the ESVCN, September 15-17, Berlin, Germany, p 62.
  • Sikandar A, Zaneb H, Younus, M, Muti S, Ashraf S, Aslam A, Rehman H. 2016. Morphological changes in immune related organs, humoral and cell mediated immune response and intraepithelial lymphocytes evaluation of broiler chickens fed Bacillus subtilits or Zinc Bacitracin. Proc of XXV World’s Poultry Congress, September 5-9, Beijing, China, p21.
  • Sikandar A, Zaneb H, Younus, M, Muti S, Aslam A, Yousaf MS, Rehman H. 2016. Effect of dietary supplementation of Bacillus subtilis on the growth performance and intestinal microarchitecture in broiler chickens: a comparison of antibiotic effect. Proc of XXV World’s Poultry Congress, September 5-9, Beijing, China, p199.
  • Zaneb H, Khan I, Masood S, Yousaf MS, Rehman HF, Zaman M-Q, Rehman H. Effect of Moringaoleifera leaf powder supplementation on growth performance and intestinal morphology in broiler chicken. 2015. Proc of the 19th Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition. September 16-18, Toulouse, France.
  • Ashraf, H.Zaneb, H.Rehman,S.Muti and S.Ijaz. Effect of dietary supplementation of Bgalacto-oligosaccharides on intestinal microarchitecture of broilers reared under cyclic heat stress. 2015. Symposium on gut Health in production of Food animals, November 9-11, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
  • Ali S,Masood S, Zaneb H, Zaman M-Q, Rehman HF, Khan MR, Tahir SK. 2015. Effect of Zinc oxide nano particles supplementation on intestinal morphology in Broiler. International Poultry Nutrition Conference. November 3-4, 2015, Lahore Pakistan.
  • Javaid MA, Masood S, Zaneb H, Rehman H, Khan MR, Hameed S, Bukhari SG. Antibiotics, Probiotics and prebiotics improves the morphometric characteristics of Tebia bone in broiler chicken. International Poultry Nutrition Conference. November 3-4, 2015 (pp 45), Lahore Pakistan.
  • Sana, A.A.Anjum,M.Nawaz, M.D.AhmadM.I.Najeeb, S.Masood and A.Ahmad.Amylase production potential of indigenous Non-Toxigenic Aspergillus Flavus from Soil of Livestock Farms. Abstracts of 37th All Pakistan Science conference Pakistan Association for the Advancement of Science, Held at PCSIR Labs, Lahore, 16-17th November, 2015.
  • Anwar S, Zaneb H, Masood S, Ijaz A, Yousaf MS, Rehman H. Assessment Of dietary Catharranthusroseus as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters through its effect on broiler gut morphology. International Poultry Nutrition Conference. November 3-4, 2015 (pp. 43), Lahore Pakistan.
  • Tamkeen R, Masood S, Zaneb H. Ahmad I, Hameed S, Younas M, Khan MR, Comparative effect of different growth promoters on performance, gross measurements of major organs and intestinal histomorphometry in broilers. International Dairy Science Park. (2014) The University of Agriculture, Peshawar.
  • R. Khan, M. Shahzad, M. Younus, A. A. Anjum. I. Ali, S. Masood, A. Javeed and M. Ahmad (2012). Pathology studies induced by Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxin B1 in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Int. Conference of Toxicology, UVAS, Lahore. Pp: 72.
  • Shahzad, M.R. Khan, M. Younus, A. Aslam, A. A. Anjum, S. Masood, S. Umer and M. Ahmad (2012). Toxico-pathological and hematological study in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) experimentally exposed to Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxin B1. Int. Conference of Toxicology, Pp: 73.UVAS, Lahore.
  • Potentiated probiotics as Alternative to Antibiotic Growth Promoters for Healthy Broiler Meat & Satellite workshop: Setting up H&E Staining Station Department of Anatomy & Histology UVAS 26th January, 2018.
  • Two weeks training under Mevlana Faculty Exchange Programme at Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey, April 15-30, 2017.
  • National Workshop on Intellectual Property protection for the inventions related to Agriculture and Animal Sciences, October 9-10th , 2017.
  • Training workshop on “Abdominal and Reproductive Ultrasonography in Small Animal Practice” on April 25-26, 2016.Organized by Pet center, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore.
  • National workshop on “Recent advances in necropsy practice in Livestock & poultry and its vetro-legal implications” held on 25 to 27 Feb, 2015 at Conference Hall, UVAS, Lahore.
  • International symposium on Dairy animal reproduction (ISDAR 2015) on March 30-31, 2015 at UVAS Lahore Pakistan.
  • International Conference and Expo 2014: Recent developments in Human Nutrition. March 19-20, 2014 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore. Organized by University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore and Nutritionists Association of Pakistan.
  • International Symposium on Dairy Animal Reproduction (ISDAR 2015) on March 30-31 2015 at UVAS Lahore Pakistan.
  • Attended online courses on “molecular physiology of contractileproteins” (August 10-24, 2015) Organized at L.E.J National Science information center under virtual education project Pakistan.
  • Attended online ongoing coursetitled: Advanced Immunology through Video Conferencing facility at the L.E.J. National Science Information Center, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi.
  • Participated in 2nd International Symposium on Electrophysiology, 2-3, December, 2015, Department of Physiology, UVAS. Lahore
  • Participated in International Workshop on Biosafety. December 18-20, 2014. Organized by University Diagnostic Lab. UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan Biological Safety Association, ICLS & Fogarty International Centre, NIH, USA.
  • Participated in 3-days workshop on “Canine Radiographic A natomy” organized by Department of Anatomy and Histology, UVAS, Lahore on 21-23 February 2013.
  • Participated 2-days workshop on “Manuscript writing by using endnote Software organized by Library, UVAS, Lahore on 1-2 April 2013.
  • Participated in 2-weeks training workshop on “Refresher DVM courses of Anatomy and Histology” Department of Anatomy and Histology, UVAS, Lahore on 16-26 August 2013.

 

 

Resource Person in Trainings and Workshops:

  • 5-day Workshop on Master Trainers Program for M.Phil/PhD Supervisors, UVAS, Lahore (Sep 9–13, 2024).
  • Three day International Poultry Epo-2024 organized by Pakistan Poultry Association (26-28, September 2024).
  • Two day Conference on Tackling Food Security Challenges- Paracon 24 (9-10, October 2024) UVAS, Lahore.
  • Two days Training workshop on “Histological Interpretations of Gastrointestinal tract Micrographs (Session-I).
  • Two days Training workshop on “Histological Interpretations of Gastrointestinal tract Micrographs (Session-I).
  • Hands on Training Session on Paraffin Impregnation and H and E Staining technique 25th November 2021. Organized by Department of Anatomy and Histology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore.
  • Faculty Development Workshop Knowing Cancer in Small Animals to improve their quality of Life held on 8-10 July 2021.
  • 3-Days’ National Workshop on Small Animal Radiography and Abdominal Sonography.
  • Constructive Alignment of Teaching Learning context. IVPD, UVAS. 25th- 27th March 2019.
  • Potentiated Probiotics as Alternative to Antibiotic Growth Promoters for Healthy Broilers Meat Satellite Workshop: Setting up H &E Staining Station, January 26, 2018. Under the Project Endowment Fund Secretariat UAF Pakistan.
  • Basic Chinese Language Course from 11th April to 4th May, 2018 Organized by UVAS Pak-China Desk.
  • Hand on training on mice handling tissue sampling & Oocyte collection, 08 November, UVAS Lahore.
  • Basic Chinese Language Course by UVAS-Pak China Desk Held in April-10 to May-10, 2018.
  • Training on conventional Paraffin impregnation technique and H& E Protocol. Organized by Dept. Anatomy &Histology, UVAS, 23-24Oct, 2017.
  • Hands on Training on Mice handling, Blood and Oocyte Collection, Organized by Department of Anatomy & Histology, UVAS, Sep. 22, 2017.
  • National Workshop on Teaching and Research Techniques in Anatomy. Organized by University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, February 15-16, 2017.
  • Teaching Methodologies and Resource Management for Veterinary Anatomy and Histology Courses – (July 18-29, 2016).
  • Teaching Methodologies and Resource Management for Veterinary Anatomy and Histology Courses – (October 3-7, 2016).
  • Histology of epithelial tissue, male reproductive system and female reproductive system in refresher DVM courses of anatomy and histology organized by Department of Anatomy and Histology, UVAS, Lahore (16 August- 26 August 2013).

 

Reviewer of a HEC recognized journal:

  • Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Among Hospital Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Clinical Practice.
  • Astragalus polysaccharide mitigates Eimeria tenella-induced damage in laying chicks by modulating immunity, antioxidation, inflammation, and cecal microbiota. Poultry Science.
  • Phytase super-dosing on bone parameters and positivity of the calcium epithelial carrier Calbindin-D28k in quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) under different temperatures. Animal Production Science.
  • Pharmacokinetics of isavuconazonium sulfate and its active metabolite isavuconazole in healthy dogs. PLOS ONE.
  • Effect of acid suppressant medications on the laxative action of magnesium preparations in patients with opioid-induced constipation. InternationalJournal of Clinical
  • Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Tenapanor in Healthy Chinese and Caucasian Volunteers. InternationalJournal of Clinical
  • Effects of copper and manganese supplementation with hydroxychloride or sulfate source on bone quality, superoxide dismutase activity and immune responses for broilers chickens challenged with E. coli LPS. BritishPoultry 
  • Interspecies Evaluation of a Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Model to Predict the Biodistribution Dynamics of Dendritic Nanoparticles. PLOS
  • Protective Effect of Nigella Sativa on Hippcampus in Experimental Acrylamide Toxicity in Rats. Pakistan veterinary Journal.
  • Stress alleviations and intestinal mucosal health improvement in response to dietary Rose merry oil and Niglla sativa in quails. (1st International conference SDG-Lahore College for women university29-31 March 2022).
  • Dietary Synbiotic and Cinnamon Essential oil improves growth performance and small intestine histomorphometry in japanese Quails (4th One health international conference 24-11-2022).
  • Ultrasonographic and laboratory assessment of the liver and spleen in parasitized carrier Horses.
  • PVJ-21-331: Influence of Neutrophil-Derived Products on Leukocytes During Insertion of Titanium Implant in a Sheep Model
  • PVJ-21-119: DNA Damage and Oxidative Stress in Economically Important Fish, Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmycthys nobilis) Exposed to Engineered Copper Oxide Nanoparticles.
  • JAPS-19-0028: Histopathological Effects of Cadmiumon Various Tissues of Rohu (Labeo Rohita) Fingerlings.
  • PVJ-21-075: Digit Bones (Acropodium) of Gazella (Gazella subgutturosa); Three-Dimensional Modelling and Morphometry.
  • JAPS-21-0019: Assessment of goat ovaries and follicles by histological exploration for potential in vitro production of embryos.