Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ovais Omer 

DVM (CVS, UAF), M.Sc. (CVS, UAF), PhD (UVAS)
Professor / Chairman

 

HEC Approved Supervisor.

Tel : 00-92-99211374, 00-92-99211449  Ext. 240  
Email: drovaisomer@uvas.edu.pk

Biography

Professor  Dr. Muhammad Ovais Omer is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at UVAS, marking his third tenure of three years. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, an M.Sc. (Hons.) in Veterinary Pharmacology from the College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore (affiliated with the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad-Pakistan), and a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan.

Professional Experience

Dr. Ovais has accumulated over 29 years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. He played a key role in the committee that upgraded the College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan, and developed the first PC-I of University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS). His supervision extends to over 200 MPhil and 08 PhD students, and he has published more than 50 research papers in esteemed international scientific journals and extension articles in National press.

 

Area of Interest

  • Pharmacology, Toxicology, Angiogenesis, Ethnomedicine.

Publications


Research Papers Published In Pakistan:

  1. Ghazala Rafique, Allah Bukhsh, Asif Gul, Sonia Khiljee, Muhammad Ashraf and Muhammad Ovais Omer.Hematologic adverse effects and efficacy monitoring in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with interferon and ribavirin combination therapy. Published  in Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pak. J. Pharm. Sci.,) Vol.30, No.1, 2017, pp.011-016
  2. Shahrukh Ali, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Mueen Ahmad Chaudhry, Muhammad Ashraf, Allah Bukhsh.A pharmacological evidence for the presence of antihistaminic and anticholinergic activities of Equisetum debileRoxb. Indian Journal of Pharmacology. Vol. 49 No. 1, 2017: 98-101
  3. Hassan M Qureshi, Muhammad O Omer, M Ashraf, A Bukhsh, Mueen A Chaudhry and Muhammad Saeed Imran. Evaluation of Antihistaminic and Anticholinergic Activities of Murraya koenigii Linn. Pak Vet J. 2014. 2015, 35(2): 242-244.
  4. M. Q. Zeshan, M. Ashraf, M. O. Omer, H. M. Khan, M. A. Ali and A. A. Anjum. Efficacy of anti-bacterial compounds and plant extracts against methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus isolates from nosocomial infections. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 24 (4): 2015.
  5. N. Ahmad, A. Ali, M. Abdullah, A. Khalique, K. Javed, J. A. Bhatti, S. Ahmad, Saima, Z. Iqbal, M. O. Omer, U. Younas, Z. M. Iqbal, K. M. Anjum, T. Hussain and F. Shahzad. Effect of feeding frequency on the growth performance of Beetal Goat Kids during Winter season. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 24 (Suppl. 1): 2014, Page: 436-439.
  6. Alamgeer, M. Rashid, M. N. Mushtaq, M. N. H. Malik, S. A. Ghumman, M. Numan, A. Q. Khan, M. O. Omer and H. M. Tahir. Pharmacological evaluation of antidiabetic effect of ethyl acetate extract of Teucrium Stocksianum Boiss in alloxan induced diabetic rabbits. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 23 (2): 2013, Page: 436-439.
  7. Rasheed M. A., M. Ashraf, M. O. Omer and S. Khan. Pharmacokinetics of long acting amoxicillins in buffalo calves in Pakistan. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 23 (1 Suppl.): 2013, Page: 1-4.                          
  8. Qudus, M. A., N. Ahmad, K. Javed, M. Abdullah, M. A. Jabbar, M. O. Omer, Z. M. Iqbal and I. Ahmad. Effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin on milk production and composition of lactating beetal goats. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 23 (1 Suppl.): 2013, Page: 26-30.                    
  9. M. O. Omer, M. Ashraf, A. Javeed and A. Maqbool. Immunostimulatory effect of ivermectin on macrophage engulfment and delayed type hypersensitivity in broilers.  the Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. Volume 22, Number 2, 2012.
  10. Taha nazir, Mazhar Mustafa, Habib Ur Rehman and Owais Omar. Basopenia induction by Vinorelbine alone and in combination with Doxorubicin and Cisplatin in Cancer patients. Gomal University Journal of Research.  2011.
  11. Bilal Ashiq, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Ashraf, Ovais Omer, Muhammad Imran Khokhar and Syed Saeed-ul-Hassan. Comparative Pharmacokinetics of Metronidazole in healthy volunteers and in Patients suffering from Amoebiasis. Pak. J. Pharm. 24 (1 and 2) 41-46, 2011.
  12. Tahir Mahmood Shaukat, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Muhammad Adil Rasheed, Khushi Muhammad, Tariq Mahmood Shaukat, Muhammad Younus and Muhammad Khurram Shahzad. Comparative efficacy of various antiviral agents against avian influenza virus. Pakistan Journal of Zoology Volume 42, Number 4, 2011. 
  13. Asif Farooq Awan, Taha Nazir, Muhammad Ashraf, Owais Omer and Habib Ur Rehman. Studies of Ketoprofen toxicity in avian species. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. Volume 7, Number 2. 2011.
  14. Asif farooq Awan, Taha Nazir, Muhammad Ashraf, Owais Umer and Habib ur Rehman. Study of Phenylbutazone toxicity in avian species. Pak. J. Pharm. Volume 16-20, Number 1 and 2. 2010.  
  15. Shoaib Ashraf, Awais Omer, Muhammad Ijaz, Umer Naveed Chaudry and Muhammad Muddassir Ali. Efficacy of Florfenicol against Haemorrhagic Septicaemia in Buffalo Calves. Pakistan Journal of Zoology, 2009 (Supplementary Series).
  16. A. Javeed, M. Ashraf, M. O. Omer and A. Ghafoor. Effect of Diclofenac Sodium on experimentally induced Aseptic Arthritis in Equines. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 57 No.3-4. Pages 148-151. December 2005.
  17. U. F. Durrani, M. Ashraf, M. A. Khan, A. Khalid and M.O. Omer. Role of Alpha-2-Adrenocepter Agonist as Sedative and Analgesic in Budgerigars. . Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. Vol. 57 No.3-4. Pages 148-151. September 2005.
  18. M. O. Omer, M. Ashraf and M. Azeem. Effect of Herbal Diuretics on Serum Sodium and Serum Potassium in the Broilers. Pakistan Journal of Science, 55(3-4) Pages 85-87. 2003.
  19. M. O. Omer, M. Sabir, M. R. Ali and H. A. Hashmi. Effect of herbal diuretics on total serum protein, blood urea nitrogen and dropping’s moisture percentage of the broilers. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 3(6). Pages 975-976. 2000.
  20. M. Azeem, M. Razzaq Ali, M. Sabir, M. Ovais Omer and H.A. Hashmi. Protective Effect of Diltiazem Hydrochloride on occurrence of Alloxan induced Diabetes in Rabbits. Biologia. Vol. 45 No.2, 1999.            
  21. Muhammad Sabir, Muhammad Sharif, Mughal, Komal Mughal, Muhammad Razzaq Ali and Muhammad Ovais Omer. Modulation of hematological parameters by Sphaeranthus hirtus in broilers. Biology, 41 (2) Pages 139-143. 1995

Research Papers Published Out of Pakistan:     

  1. Shahzad Asghar, Muhammad Shahzad Aslam, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Ovais Omer and Habib Ur Rehman. A review on angiogenesis and its consequence on Vitis vinifera (Grapes). Indian Research Journal of Pharmacy and Science. 2014: 1(2). 51-64.
  2. Umber Saleem, Sohail Ejaz, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Imran Altaf, Zainab Batool, Riffat Fatima, Msbah Afzal. Mutagenic and cytotoxic potential of Endosulfan and Lambda-cyhalothrin - In vitro study describing individual and combined effects of pesticides. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 26 (2014). 1471-1479.
  3. Muhammad Ovais Omer, Waleed Hassan AlMalki, Imran Shahid, Shehzada Khurram, Imran Altaf and Saeed Imran. Comparative study to evaluate the anti-viral efficacy of Glycyrrhiza glabra extract and ribavirin against the Newcastle disease virus. Pharmacognosy Research. Vol. 6; Issue 1; 6-11. 2014.
  4. Ghulam Jilany Khan, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Muhammad Ahsraf, Habib Ur Rehaman and Zaheer Ud Din Khan. Effect of Punica granatum (Pomegranate) fruit extract on angiogenesis.J. App Pharm Vol. 5; Issue 3; 764-780, 2013.
  5. Sadia Abrar, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Muhammad Ashraf and Iradat Hussain. A novel image probing system (SPIP) for the assessment and quantification of structural changes in chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) caused by the strawberry juice. Can J App Sci; 1(2):68-81, 2011.
  6. Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Ashraf, Muhammad Imran Khokhar, Bilal Ashiq, Muhammad Irfan Masood, Sheryal Afzal, Ovais Omer, Moshin Ali and M. Imran. Comparative Pharmacokinetics of Levofloxacin in Healthy Volunteers and in Patients Suffering from Typhoid Fever. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (2013), 12 (1): 147-154.
  7. Iradat Hussain, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Muhammad Ashraf, Habib-ur- Rehman. The effect of Diclofenac sodium on Angiogenesis using chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) assay. J App Pharm. Volume 3, Number 3. 2011. Canada.
  8. Taha Nazir, Habib-Ur-Rehman, Owais Omer, Tahir Aziz Mughal. Neutropenia induction by vinorelbine alone and in combination with doxorubicin and cisplatin in cancer patients. HealthMED. Volume 5, Number 3. 2011.
  9. Taha Nazir, Mustafa M. Abraham S. Ashraf M. Umer M. O. Hashmi K. F. Taha N and Zafar M. S. Thrombocytopenia induced by Vinorelbine, Doxorubicin and Cisplatin in human cancer patients. J App Pharm 1 (1):15-19 (2009). Journal of Applied Pharmacy 17-3835 Luther Pl Saskatoon SK Canada S7H 4B1.
  10. Asif Farooq Awan, Muhammad Ashraf, Owais Umer, Taha Nazir, Muhammad Shoib Akhtar, Habib Ur Rehman. Studies of Dipyrone (Metamizole Sodium) toxicity in avian species. J App Pharm 1 (1):1-6 (2009)   Journal of Applied Pharmacy 17-3835 Luther Pl Saskatoon SK Canada S7H.
  11. Hafiz Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Ovais Omer, Muhammad Ashraf, Azhar Maqbool. Effect of Levamisole on Cholinesterase inhibition in rabbits. J. Vet. Parasitol. 22(2) 2008. India.  

 

Conference Participation and Memberships

Dr. Ovais has presented papers at numerous national/international conferences and attended various international and national conferences, symposia, and seminars. His memberships include:

  • Faculty Board of Study of Faculty of Bio-Sciences
  • Faculty of Animal Product and Technology
  • Chairman of the Departmental (Pharmacology and Toxicology) Board of Study at UVAS
  • Life Member of the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council and Pakistan Veterinary Medical Association
  • Member of several societies including the Society of Pharmacology (UVAS), Society of Physiology, and Society of Parasitology (UVAS)
  • Ex-Joint Secretary of the Academic Staff Association (UVAS)
  • Ex-Director Students Affairs

Contributions and Recognitions

Dr. Ovais has served on numerous technical bodies at UVAS, such as the advance study and research board, academic council, and student advisory committees. He has also been an external examiner for several universities and served on the selection boards of other institutions. His efforts in upgrading undergraduate and postgraduate laboratories during his first tenure as Chairman were notable, alongside the renovation of lecture and seminar rooms and the development of a new postgraduate laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment.

International Experience and Future Goals

Dr. Ovais has received scientific training in South Korea, Turkiye, NIBGE, HEC, and Makkah Mukarramah. His accolades include a Certificate of Merit and the Star Laureate Award in 2009. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. He is committed to establishing a toxicology laboratory in his department to further advance research and educational capabilities.

Additional Roles and Achievements

Dr. Ovais has held various administrative roles including:

  • Director of Students' Affairs
  • Member of the Sports Board
  • Member/Secretary of the Discipline Committee at UVAS

He was the first Associate Senior Tutor and the General Secretary of the UVAS Alumni Association, where he remains a life member. Dr. Ovais has traveled to Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Turkiye, gaining technical expertise in teaching and research techniques. His dedication continues to shape the future of pharmacology and toxicology through his leadership and vision for the department.