Mr. Haider Abbas

Lecturer | Parasitology
DVM (Bronze Medalist, UAF), M.Phil. (UAF)
Tel: +92 336 7134823 
Email: haider.abbas@uvas.edu.pk

Biography

Mr. Haider Abbas was born on August 09, 1990 in Burewala. He has a distinction of throughout first division in his academic career with 87% marks in F.Sc. from Burewala. He continued his hard work and secured “UAF Merit Scholarship” during his undergraduate studies and completed DVM degree with CGPA 3.72 (Bronze medal) in 2015 from University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). He got a chance to enroll his M.Phil. degree in the Department of Parasitology and completed with flying colors in 2017 with CGPA 3.84 (probably the highest in his batch to secure Silver medal) under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Sohail Sajid, Associate Professor/Chairman, Department of Parasitology, UAF. During his M.Phil. studies, he won the “US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS-AFS) Merit Based Scholarship”. In November 2017, he joined the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Narowal Campus as Lecturer, Parasitology where he can maximize his teaching experience, children’s program development skills and his training abilities.

Areas of Interest

  • Molecular distribution of Plasmodium species in mosquitoes
  • Molecular epidemiology of various parasitic diseases of animal and human origin
  • Arthropods-borne diseases of veterinary and public significance
  • Gastrointestinal parasites of veterinary and public significance
  • Parasitology and One health

 

Publication

 

 

Peer Reviewed Articles:

  1. Malik MA, MS Sajid, A Shamim, M Imran, MA Arif, RM Siddique, U Talib, MH, Tayyab, M Zeeshan, M Hassan, HM Rizwan, H Abbas and W Altaf, 2020. Comparative efficacy of oral formulations of ivermectin and levamisole under in vitro conditions against Haemonchus contortus. Pakistan Journal of Science, 72(01): 48-53. detail
  2. Malik S, ME Baber, A Ahmad, H Abbas, S Zahoor, HM Rizwan, A Asif and N Nazir, 2020. Prevalence of Capillaria nematodes of pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in district Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Science, 72(01): 25-29. detail
  3. Rizwan HM, MS Sajid, H Abbas, MF Qamar, Q Akram and M Maqbool, 2019. Epidemiology and Control of Congo Fever in Sacrificial Animals of Pakistan. Veterinary Science Research, 1(2):18-24 detail
  4. Hayat K, MS Sajid, Z Iqbal, M Saqib and H Abbas, 2019. PCR-based distribution of Plasmodium species in mosquito vectors of Faisalabad district, Punjab, Pakistan. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 29(6): 1568-1574  detail
  5. Sajid MS, A Kausar, A Iqbal, H Abbas, Z Iqbal and MK Jones, 2018.  An insight into the ecobiology, vector significance and control of Hyalomma ticks (acari: ixodidae): a review. Acta Tropica, 187: 229–239 . detail
  6. Abbas H, M Rafi Ullah, HM Rizwan, SH Farooqi, HM Manzoor, MK Ateeq and M Ahmad, 2020. Canine trypanosomosis: a case report. Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society. (Accepted for publication)

Abstracts in Conferences:

  1. Abbas H, MS Sajid, MI Rashid, HM Rizwan, M Oneeb and MA Malik, 2019. Mosquito Borne Parasites: A Grim Menace to Animal and Human Health. Food Safety through Parasite Control. PARACON 19 (International Parasitology Conference November 6, 2019), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. P. 64
  2. Sajid MS, M Imran, MI Irshad, MA Malik, K Yaseen, H Abbas, 2019. Mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases: Current and future scenario in Pakistan. Food Safety through Parasite Control. PARACON 19 (International Parasitology Conference November 6, 2019), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. P. 63
  3. Rizwan HM, MS Sajid, H Abbas, 2019. Evaluation of Fasciola Proteins Antigens as Vaccine against Fasciolosis. Kinnaird’s 1st International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation, 2nd -4th April, 2019. Kinnaird College for Women Lahore.
  4. Abbas H, MS Sajid and M Imran, 2017. Effect of Climate Change on Parasitic Diseases. 1st International Conference on “Climate Change & Biodiversity (IC3B-2017)” held on May 02-04, 2017 at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan organized by Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies (CIDS). P. 188
  5. Abbas H, MS Sajid, Z Iqbal, and M Imran, 2017. Food-borne listeriosis: Threats and challenges to human health. International Conference “Foods of Animal Origin” March 30-31, 2017 held by National Institute of Food Science and technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. P. 106-107
  6. Abbas H, MS Sajid, HM Rizwan, MA Malik, A Ejaz, and S Mehnaz, 2017. DNA Barcoding: Status and Importance in medical parasitology. 37th international congress of zoology (international), February 28- march 2, 2017. Department of zoology, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. P. 236
  7. Malik MA, MS Sajid, A Ejaz, RHA Nisar, and H Abbas, 2017. Comparative efficacy of oral formulations of ivermectin and levamisole under in vitro conditions against H. contortus. 37th international congress of zoology (international), February 28- march 2, 2017. Department of zoology, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. P. 237

Extension Articles in News Paper/ Magazines:

  1. Abass H and MS Sajid, 2017. Congo Se Bechayoo: Khoof Nahi, Ihtiat. Sa Mahi Zariae Digest January to March 2017, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan P.30.
  2. Abass H, 2017. Zika Virus: An Emerging Threat to Human Health National and Global Scenario. Technology Time News (20-09-2017)

 

 

 

 

CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS / SYMPOSIA/ SEMINARS ATTTENDED:

CONFERENCES

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Period

Title

Place & Organizer

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To

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November 6, 2019

International Parasitology Conference- Food Safety Through Parasite Control

Department of Parasitology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan (Poster Presentation)

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September 13-15, 2019

International Poultry Expo, 2019

Lahore Expo Center, Pakistan | Pakistan Poultry Association

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September 27-29, 2018

International Poultry Expo, 2018

Lahore Expo Center, Pakistan | Pakistan Poultry Association

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May 02-04, 2017

 1st International Conference on Climate Change and Biodiversity

Cholistan Institute of Desert Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

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March 30-31, 2017

International Conference on Foods of Animal Origin

National Institute of Food Science & Technology (NIFSAT), Faculty of Food, Nutrition & Home Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (Poster Presentation)

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December 8-10, 2016

Sustainable Crop and Animal Production Systems

Pakistan Agriculture Scientist Forum, The University of Haripur, Haripur, Pakistan

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November 28-30, 2016

International conference on Thinking Climate Change Adaptation in Water and Farming” Think-Adapt

Climate Change Centre, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan

 

WORKSHOPS

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Period

Title

Place & Organizer

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December 5, 2019

Advance Techniques in Biochemical Research

KBCMA, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal, Pakistan

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October 15, 2019

Effective Teaching Skills

KBCMA, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal, Pakistan

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March 18-20, 2019

Constructive Alignment of Teaching Learning Context

In-Service Training of Advance Veterinary Education and Professional Development (IVPD), Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan

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January 31, 2019

One Day Hands on Training on Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections

Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan organized by Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan and Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang, Pakistan.

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July 14-15, 2018

Two Day Training of Presiding Officers and Sr. Assistant Presiding Officers- GE 2018

Election Commission of Pakistan and The United Nations Development Programme at QAED, Narowal

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February 12-13, 2016

Applied Physiology and Pharmacological techniques for young scientists

Institute of Pharmacy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

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November 30 to December 4, 2015

International workshop on Climate Change Resilient Agriculture Systems

DLC-2, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Climate Change Chair Under US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad,
Asian Productivity Organization, National Productivity Organization,
Ministry of Industries & Production, Govt. Pakistan

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June 08-17, 205

Professional and Human Resource Development

Faculty Seminar Hall, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

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August 05-07, 2014

Tick and Tick-Borne Diseases Prevention

Molecular Parasitology Lab, Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

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May 18, 25 and June 1st, 2014

Training Workshop for DVM and post-graduated Veterinary students and field Veterinarians

The department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

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December 5, 2013

Husbandry and Veterinary Practices

The department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan| Mian Manzoor Agri & Dairy Farm (PVT), Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

SYMPOSIA

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Period

Title

Place & Organizer

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December 12, 2018

2nd National One Day Symposium on One Health

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan and The Brooke, Pakistan

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August 08, 2016

National One Day Symposium on One- Health

 

US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security (USPCAS-AFS), New Senate Hall, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan

 

SEMINARS

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Period

Title

Place & Organizer

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February 13, 2020

Research Proposal Write Up and Vaccine Development

KBCMA, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal, Pakistan

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December 17, 2019

Anti-microbial Resistance

KBCMA, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal, Pakistan

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November 5, 2019

International Seminar on Sustainable Worm Control Strategies in Ruminants

KBCMA, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal, Pakistan (As a Resource Person)

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December 19, 2015

Vaccination and Immunogenesis

Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Permanent Registered Veterinary Medical Practitioner (RVMP) in Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC)
  • Registered Veterinary Medical Faculty in PVMC
  • Life time member of Pakistan Society of Parasitology

ONLINE TRAINING COURSES COMPLETED

Sr.

Course Title

Course Duration

Course Offered By

1.

Take Your English Communication Skills to the Next Level

04 weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
at Coursera

2.

Research Writing in the Sciences (2020)

05 weeks

INASP Moodle and AuthorAID

3.

Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

08 weeks

University of Geneva at Coursera

4.

Research and Proposal Writing in the Sciences (2020)

8 weeks

INASP Moodle and AuthorAID

CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Appointed as examiner for practical examination of Two Years Livestock Assistant Diploma annual examination 2020 at KBCMA, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal 
  • Appointed as invigilator for Two Years Livestock Assistant Diploma annual examination 2020 at KBCMA, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal
  • Member, organizing committee, World Egg Day Celebration at KBCMA CVAS Narowal dated 11 October 2019
  • Organized, Painting Event at 1st CVAS Narowal Spring Festival 2019 dated February 25-28, 2019
  • Adviser, Two Years Livestock Associate Degree at KBCMA, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal vide No. 488; dated 02-01-2019
  • Appointed as invigilator for Two Years Livestock Assistant Diploma Course at KBCMA, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal vide No. CE:/1258; dated 27-04-2018
  • Member, Security Committee for the inauguration ceremony of KBCMA, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal held on 17 March 2018 at CVAS, Narowal vide No.96; dated 09-03-2018
  • Adviser, Two Years Livestock Assistant Diploma Course at KBCMA, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS), Narowal vide No. 617; dated 06-12-2017
  • Participated in “Flood Relief Campaign” of University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan launched at the flood affected areas in districts of Jhang and Chiniot from 12th to 27th of September, 2014
  • Participated in Intra-departmental Cricket Tournament of Veterinary Parasitology organized by Molecular Parasitology Lab, Department of Parasitology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Member, Transportation Committee for APSIM Training Workshop from August 30 to September 1, 2016 organized by US-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Agriculture and Food Security, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan vide No. USPCAS-AFS-CCC/116; dated 24-08-2016