Dow College of Biotechnology - DCoB

Dow College of Biotechnology - DCoB Dow College of biotechnology (DCOB) is a constituent’s College of Dow University of Health sciences.

The college is located in the graceful building of Dow international medical college. Currently, a four-year BS Biotechnology program is conducted at DCOB

Congratulations to Emaan Faisal, BS First Year Student from Dow College of Biotechnology, on securing 1st Position at “T...
09/05/2026

Congratulations to Emaan Faisal, BS First Year Student from Dow College of Biotechnology, on securing 1st Position at “The Digital Frontier: A Marka-e-Haq AI Challenge”
This remarkable achievement was earned as part of “DUHS Commemorating the First Anniversary of Marka-e-Haq”, held on Saturday, 9th May 2026.
Your dedication, creativity, and passion for innovation in AI and technology are truly inspiring. Wishing you continued success and many more accomplishments ahead!



🎯 SDGs:
🔹 SDG 4 – Quality Education
🔹 SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
🔹 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

We are proud to share that a collaborative research project titled: “Drosophila Melanogaster Potential Model for Thrombo...
24/03/2026

We are proud to share that a collaborative research project titled: “Drosophila Melanogaster Potential Model for Thrombosis” conducted by the Dow Fly Research Lab & Stock Center, in partnership with Loyola University, Chicago was initially submitted for poster presentation at "Thrombosis & Hemostasis Summit of North America" (THSNA) 2026, the research underwent a rigorous evaluation process and was recognized as one of the top-ranked abstracts. In recognition of its excellence, it was elevated to an oral presentation.

The study was formally presented on March 19, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, USA at THSNA-2026 by Dr. Fakiha Siddiqui .

Congratulations to the entire research team of Dow Fly Research Lab & Stock Center on this achievement and for representing academic excellence on an international platform.


Congratulations Dr. Sanya Shabbir, on the successful defense of her Ph.D. thesis.Her research, titled “Investigating the...
17/03/2026

Congratulations Dr. Sanya Shabbir, on the successful defense of her Ph.D. thesis.

Her research, titled “Investigating the Teratogenic Effects of Antibacterial Agents in Drosophila melanogaster,” was jointly supervised by Prof. Nusrat Jabeen and Prof. Mushtaq Hussain.

This achievement marks the first Ph.D. graduate from the Dow Fly Research Lab & Stock Center, Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences.

Wishing Dr. Sanya continued success in her academic and research journey!

Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences, congratulates Prof. Mushtaq Hussain on the extension of...
11/03/2026

Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences, congratulates Prof. Mushtaq Hussain on the extension of his tenure as Visiting Professor at Loyola University Medical Center and the Cardiovascular Institute at Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, United States.

This extension marks an important step in further strengthening international academic collaboration and research partnerships between the Dow Fly Research Lab and Stock Center, Dow College of Biotechnology and Loyola University Chicago.

We wish Prof. Hussain continued success in advancing research, mentorship, and global scientific collaboration.



🌍 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

(Good Health & Well-Being | Quality Education | Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure | Partnerships for the Goals)

Congratulations, Dr. Anum Gul, Assistant Professor, Dow College of Biotechnology, on her promotion to Associate Professo...
03/03/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Anum Gul, Assistant Professor, Dow College of Biotechnology, on her promotion to Associate Professor at Dow College of Biotechnology, DUHS.
This achievement is a testament to her dedication, academic excellence, and invaluable contributions to teaching, research, and institutional leadership.

The faculty of DCoB extends heartfelt congratulations and wishes her continued success in all future endeavors.

🌟 𝓗𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 4th 3𝓓-𝓢𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓜𝓸𝓭𝓮𝓵 & 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓱 𝓟𝓸𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓔𝔁𝓱𝓲𝓫𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 🌟📅 Held on 10th February 2026We are thrilled to sh...
25/02/2026

🌟 𝓗𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝓸𝓯 𝓽𝓱𝓮 4th 3𝓓-𝓢𝓬𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓜𝓸𝓭𝓮𝓵 & 𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓬𝓱 𝓟𝓸𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓔𝔁𝓱𝓲𝓫𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 🌟
📅 Held on 10th February 2026

We are thrilled to share the efforts and achievements of our brilliant students who showcased their scientific creativity and research excellence in the 4th 3D-Science Model & Research Poster Exhibition!👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

🏆 3D Science Model Winners:

🥇 1st Prize — 𝘿𝙊𝙒-𝙉𝘿𝙑
By BS 1st Year students: Syeda Baneen Zehra, Bareera Ammad, Mohib Shujjat, Ashwin Lal Bakhtiani, Sarosh Rashid, and Tooba Abbas
Supervised by Mushtaq Hussain

🥈 2nd Prize — 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖
By BS 1st Year students: Hafsa Umer, Rameen Kamran, Saifullah Khan, Ifrah Amir, Zainab Adeel, and Fatima Zehra
Supervised by Mushtaq Hussain

🥉 3rd Prize (Tie)

𝙂𝙚𝙡 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨
By BS 1st Year students: Maha Amjad, Tehreem Mobin, Syeda Reem Binte Osama, Sheza Khan, Sumeiyah Monawwar, and Sameer Kumar
Supervised by Dr. Humera Waheed

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙃𝙮𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙨
By BS 1st Year students: Javeria Rizvi, Syeda Nuha, Saqib Hussain, Saad Ullah, and Jaleel Ur Rehman
Supervised by Dr. Sheeba Naz

🎖️ Research Poster Winners:

🥇 1st Prize — 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙑𝙋𝙎37𝘽 𝙊𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙮 𝙍𝙉𝘼 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚
By BS Final Year student: Syedah Sani-e-Zehra Zaidi
Supervised by Shabana Arzoo

🥈 2nd Prize — 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙖 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝘿𝘼𝘾𝙨: 𝘼 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙪𝙡𝙫𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙄𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨
By BS Final Year student: Syed Shaheer Hussain
Supervised by Dr. Rafat Amin

🥉 3rd Prize (Tie)

𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙍𝘽𝙇1 𝙊𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙮 𝙐𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙉𝘼 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚
By BS Final Year student: Areesha Salahuddin
Supervised by Mushtaq Hussain

𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝘼𝙈𝙋 𝙊𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙋𝙍-𝘾𝘼𝙎9 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜
By BS Final Year student: Shakira Mazhar
Supervised by Mushtaq Hussain

✨ Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their hard work and dedication!
Your innovative ideas and research efforts truly made this event a grand success. 👏🎉

Highlights of Orientation Day 2026 - BS Biotechnology The Dow College of Biotechnology (DCoB) welcomed the new cohort o...
17/02/2026

Highlights of Orientation Day 2026 - BS Biotechnology

The Dow College of Biotechnology (DCoB) welcomed the new cohort of BS Biotechnology students for the 2026 academic year.

The event aimed to introduce students to the varied field of biotechnology.

It highlighted the department’s recent accomplishments, showcasing the potential and excellence of DCoB students and faculty in scientific innovation and research.

We are proud to share that BS Final Year students Gohar Ali & Muhammad Ahmed Riazuddin have won the Best Poster Award at...
17/02/2026

We are proud to share that BS Final Year students Gohar Ali & Muhammad Ahmed Riazuddin have won the Best Poster Award at the 5th International Biomedical and Digital Health Conference.

The conference was jointly organized by the Institution of Engineers Pakistan and NED University of Engineering and Technology.

Their poster titled: "Scorpion Venom Induces Multiphasic Composite Hormesis Response in Drosophila melanogaster S2 Cell Line"

The study is supervised by Dr. Humera Waheed & Prof. Mushtaq Hussain.

Heartiest congratulations to the students and their mentor on this remarkable achievement.
Wishing you continued success and many more accomplishments ahead.




We are proud to share that Team Magnalgesic has secured the Second Runner-Up Position at the Hult Prize On-Campus Progra...
17/02/2026

We are proud to share that Team Magnalgesic has secured the Second Runner-Up Position at the Hult Prize On-Campus Program.

The team comprises BS Final Year students Naila Khan, Sundus Umar & Aisha Farooqi from Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences, under the supervision of Dr. Urooj Javed.

Congratulations to the brilliant team and their mentor!
Wishing you continued success and many more milestones ahead!




We are happy to share that faculty members of Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Dr. Anum ...
16/02/2026

We are happy to share that faculty members of Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences, Dr. Anum Gul (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Rakshinda Habib (Assistant Professor at DRIBBS), have successfully supervised and co-supervised their MPhil student, Ms. Zubia Tahir.

Her research was on:
"Role of Selenium Nanoparticles in Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells."

Congratulations to Ms. Zubia and her mentors!
Wishing you all the best for your future journey!



Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences, congratulates Dr. Samuel Goll on joining the faculty as...
16/02/2026

Dow College of Biotechnology, Dow University of Health Sciences, congratulates Dr. Samuel Goll on joining the faculty as a Visiting Faculty member.

Dr. Goll holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics from Martin Luther University Halle–Wittenberg, Germany. His expertise and international academic experience will strengthen our academic and research environment, supporting innovation, scholarly excellence, and global collaboration in biotechnology.

We warmly welcome Dr. Goll to the DCoB family and wish him a successful, productive, and impactful tenure with us.

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