Prof. Dr. Amjad Riaz

Professor (TTS)
 DVM, MSc Hons. (UVAS), PhD (Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Phone: 92-42-99213659, Cell: 03335262325
Fax: 92-42-99211461
Email: dramjadriaz@uvas.edu.pk

HEC Approved Supervisor

Biography

Prof. Dr. Amjad Riaz is currently working as Professor in the Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and animal sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Pakistan. He earned his DVM and Masters in Theriogenology degrees from College of Veterinary Sciences Lahore. After his masters he was appointed as lecturer on contract in the same department. He also served as Scientific Officer at Animal Reproduction Laboratory, NARC Islamabad and worked on ovarian dynamics in buffalo. He won scholarship for PhD studies and completed his doctoral studies from Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. During his PhD studies he worked on animal cloning and embryonic stem cell derivation for therapeutic cloning/regenerative medicine. The quality of this research work was evident by publishing the work in “Cell Research”, a well reputed scientific journal published by Nature Publishing Group. He is now working as Assistant Professor in department of Theriogenology. His areas of interest is Reproductive Biotechnologies. He has presented his research work and expertise in 8 national/international conferences. He is given a Young Scientist Award for his research presented in 17th international congress on Animal Reproduction held in Vancouver, Canada. In addition to his research contribution in field of Animal Reproduction Dr. Riaz is also a practicing veterinarian and is responsible for clinical handlings at University Theriogenology and Outdoor clinics. He is also providing private farm consultation services through university clinical platform.

Areas of Interest:

  • Development of Embryo Transfer technique in domestic animals
  • Improving the post thaw quality of buffalo bull semen
  • Establish the successful AI in domestic poultry
  • In vitro production of buffalo embryos
  • Establish the advance reproductive biotechnologies in local circumstances

Publications


 

 

  • Riaz A, Aleem M, Ijaz A, Saeed MA, Latif A. (2004) Effect of collection frequency on the semen quality of broiler breeder. British Poultry Science 45 (6): 823-827.
  • Riaz A, Aleem M, Ijaz A. (2006) Relationship of body weight, testes biometry and sperm production in broiler breeder. Korean Journal of Poultry Science. 33(2): 165-169.
  • Anwar M, Riaz A, Ullah N, Rafiq M (2008) use of ultrasonography for pregnancy diagnosis in balkhi sheep. Pakistan Veterinary Journal. 28(3): 144-146
  • Javeed A, Ashraf M, Riaz A, Ghafoor A, Afzal S, Mukhtar MM. (2009) Paclitaxel and immune system. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 38: 283-290.
  • Riaz A, Zhao X, Dai X, Li W, Liu L, Wan H, Yu Y, Wang L, Zhou Q (2011).Mouse cloning and somatic cell reprogramming using electrofused blastomeres. Cell Research 21: 770-778.
  • Riaz A, Javeed A, Zhou Q. (2011) Therapeutic cloning by xenotransplanted oocytes, supplemented with species specific reprogramming factors. Medical Hypotheses 76: 527-529.
  • Shakir L, Javeed A, Ashraf M, Riaz A (2011). Metronidazole and Immune System. Pharmazie, 66(6):393-8.
  • Shakir L, Hussain M, Javeed A, Ashraf M, Riaz A (2011). Artemisinins and immune system. European Journal of Pharmacol. 668(1-2):6-14.
  • Hussain M, Javeed A, Ashraf M, Siddique S, Riaz A, Mukhtar MM (2012). Exploration of potential ligands against the cancer-causing transcription factor E2F3. Pak J Pharm Sci; 25(4):793-801.
  • Hussain M, Javeed A, Ashraf M, Riaz A, Mushtaq MH. (2012) Aspirin may do wonders by the induction of immunological self-tolerance against autoimmune atherosclerosis. Medical Hypotheses. 78(1):171-3.
  • Mehmood UM, Mehmood S, Riaz A, Ahmad N, Sattar A (2012) Superovulation response in summer anestrus dairy animals after estrus induction by using CIDR protocol. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences22(4): 888-893.
  • Iqbal H J, Maqbool A, Lateef M, Khan M A, Riaz A, Mahmood A, Atif F A, Ali Z, Ahmad M S (2012) Studies on hydatidosis in sheep and goats at Lahore, Pakistan. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences22(4): 894-897.
  • Umar MI, Javeed A, Riaz A, Ashraf M, Mukhtar MM, Afzal S, Altaf R. (2011). Polarity Based Solvents Extraction of Opuntia Dillenii and Zingiber Officinale for In-Vitro Antimicrobial Activities. International Journal of Food Properties 16(1): 114-124.
  • Mehmood UM, Abbas M, Jabbar A, Khan J, Riaz A, Sattar A (2014) An Iniodymus Dicephalic Buffalo Neonate. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences24(3): 973-975.
  • Shahzad Q, Riaz A, Akhter T, Sattar A, Nazir J, Niazi AAK, Jusna A. (2013) Repeatability of Antral Follicular Count and its Correlation with Super Stimulation in Nili-Ravi Buffaloes. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences24(3): 765-769.
  • Mehreen S, Javeed A, Ashraf M, Riaz A, Hussain M, Shakir L. (2014) Virtual Screening and Biological Evaluation of Avian Erythroblatosis Virus E26 Oncogene (Ets-1) Inhibitor. The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 24(5): 1334-1341.
  • Ali H, Riaz A, Ghafoor A, Javeed A, Ashraf M, Sattar A. (2014) Antioxidative Protection by Strawberry and Green Tea Extracts During Cryopreservation of Sahiwal Bull Semen. Pakistan Journal of life and social Sciences. 12(2): 97-100
  • Ahmad M, Ahmad N, Riaz A, Anzar M. (2014) Sperm Survival Kinetics in Different Types of Bull Semen: Progressive Motility, Plasma Membrane Integrity, Acrosomal Status and Reactive Oxygen Species Generation. Reproduction Fertility and Development Accepted Online http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/RD13400

 

  1. Riaz A, Dai X, Zhou X, Li W, Yu Y, Wang L, Zhou Q. (2009). Therapeutic reprogramming by electro-fused mouse blastomeres after nuclear transfer. Abstracts International Society for Stem Cell Research July 8-11, 2009. Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona Barcelona, Spain.
  2. Riaz A, Kashif Rasheed and Muhammad Asif (2009) Transgenesis and Genetically modified Animals.Proceedings National Conference on Role of Stem Cell Technology in Animal Sciences December 4-5, 2009, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore.
  3. Riaz A. Transgenesis a source for products value addition (2010). Abstracts National Conference on the strategies to improve Red Meat Production in Pakistan. 13th October.
  4. Riaz A. Field applicattions of reproductive Biotechnologies (2011). Abstract and SARP information. National Workshop : Strategies on Improvement in Livestock Reproduction. 19th Nov 2011.
  5. Javeed A, Ashraf M, Riaz A, Anwar K (2012). Animal models for Toxicological Screening and Drug Development. International Conference of Toxicology Jan 26-27.
  6. Riaz A, Ali S, Sattar A, Channa AA, Ahmad A. (2012) Predicting  the values of oocyte reserves by antral follicle count in buffalo ovaries. Reproduction in domestic animals; 47 (Suppl.4) Abstract no. 49.
  7. Ahmad M, Ahmad N, Riaz A, Anzar M. (2012) Bovine sperm death kinetics: Changes in motility, acrosomes and Plasma membrane. Reproduction, Fertility and Development; 25 (1) 183.
  8. Abbas W, Riaz A, Ahmad M, Jabbar A, Akram M, Ahmad N. (2013) Addition of BHT in Poultry Semen Extender Improves Fertility and Hatchability. Proceedings International Conference of Pharmaceutical Toxicology Apr 25-26.
  9. Riaz A, Abbas W, Ahmad M, Jabbar A, Akram M, Ahmad N. (2013) Effect of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) as anti-oxidant on Semen Quality of Naked Neck Chicken.Proceedings International Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Congress. Apr 17-18
  10.   Abbas W, Riaz A, Ahmad M, Jabbar A, Jamil T, Akram M, Ahmad N. (2013) Effect of plumage color and body weight on semen quality of naked neck chicken. Proceedings Iinternational Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Congress. Apr 17-18
  11. Khan A, Riaz A, Sattar A, Mushtaq H, Shahid M, Khan MA. (2013) Prevalence of Brucellosis in aborted dairy animals and their handlers in District Bannu, KPK. Proceedings 2nd International workshop on Dairy Science Park. Nov 18-20
  12. Riaz A, Jamal MA, Sattar A, Tahir Z, Javid A, Waqas O. (2014) Use of Ketamine and Xylazine to Achieve Intraperitoneal Anesthesia in BALB/c Mice. Proceedings of the 2nd symposium of the Thai Society for Animal Reproduction. Thai Journal of Vet Medicine 44 (Suppl. 1):208-9.
  13. Sattar A, Ramzan M,  Riaz A, Ahmad MD, Haq A, Ahmad N. (2014) Comparison of two oestradiol estrus administered with previously used CIDR for oestrous synchronization in buffalo cows during the low breeding season. Proceedings of the international cow fertility conference. Advances in Animal Biosciences 5 (2) 265.

 

 

Workshops/Trainings/Seminars (Organized)

  1. Presymposium Workshop on Recent Advances in Embryology, 29th March 2015, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore.

Clinical Services Provided

  1. Clinical services at Theriogenology clinic.
  2. Farm visits to provide consultation services to private dairy farms.
  3. Additional evening duties at university outdoor clinic after university timing.
  4. Live Radio Talks to address the farmer’s queries regarding animal health.

 

Developments in Department / Discipline

  1. Establishment of Mice Housing Facility and Mice colony first time in UVAS.
  2. Establishment of Functional Embryology Laboratory in UVAS.