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DR. GAZANFAR AHMAD
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Dr. Gazanfar Ahmad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the College of Pharmacy, JSS University, Noida. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and has over ten years of teaching, research, and academic experience in pharmaceutical education. His core expertise lies in Pharmaceutical and Natural product chemistry, with special emphasis on chromatographic isolation, semi-synthetic chemical modification, and structural characterization of bioactive molecules using advanced spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques. His research work has resulted in multiple publications in reputed national and international journals, particularly in the areas of anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and Semisynthetic modification of Bioactive natural products. He is the State Vice-President of the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Jammu & Kashmir, a member of various Boards of Studies.
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ORC iDAwards & Recognition
- First Position in Oral Presentation Category at 3rd North Zone Conference (sponsored by DBT under the ages of Indian Pharmacological Society) 2023.
- 3rd Position in Oral Presentation Category at Two Days International Conference “Innovation in Mesoscience & Nanotechnology” A Future Paradigm on September 2024, organized by Laureate Institute of Pharmacy Kathog in Collaboration with Faculty of Medicine University Zainul Abidin Malasia.
- Prof. M L Schroff Pharma Recognition Award on the Occasion of Teachers Day 05 September 2023 by on “Pharmacy Gurus Felicitation Ceremony & Guru Mantar” by Team Pharmalok.
Educational Qualifications
- M. Pharm (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)., Ph.D.
- Ph.D. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Amity University Noida (2022)
- Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Kashmir (2014)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of Kashmir (2011)
Experience
- 10 years
Research Interests
- Isolation and Characterization Bio-evaluation of Bioactive Molecules
- Synthetic and semisynthetic Medicinal Chemistry
Publications
- Sharma S, Babu MA, Kumar R, Singh TG, Dwivedi AR, Ahmad G, et al. A review on pyrimidine-based pharmacophore as a template for the development of hybrid drugs with anticancer potential. Mol Divers. 2025 Feb 12;
- Goel KK, Chahal S, Kumar D, jaiswal shivani, Nainwal N, Singh R, Ahmad G et al. Repurposing of USFDA-approved drugs to identify lead for inhibition of acetylcholinesterase enzyme: A plausible utility as an anti-Alzheimer agent. RSC Med Chem. 2024
- Ahmad G, Khan SU, Mir SA, Iqbal MJ, Pottoo FH, Dhiman N, et al. Myrica esculenta Buch.-Ham. (ex D. Don): A Review on its Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Nutritional Potential. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen. 2022 Dec;25(14):2372–86.
- Mir RH, Sabreen S, Mohi-ud-din R, Wani TU, Jaleel A, Jan R, Ahmad G et al. Isoflavones of Soy: Chemistry and Health Benefits. In: Edible Plants in Health and Diseases. 2022.
- Ahmad G, Hassan R, Dhiman N, Ali A. Anti-inflammatory assessment of 3-Acetylmyricadiol in LPS-Stimulated Raw 264.7 Macrophages. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen. 2021;25(1):204–10.
- Ahmad G, Mir SA, Anand LK, Pottoo FH, Dhiman N, Malik F, et al. Myricanol-9-acetate, a novel naturally occurring derivative of myricanol, induces ROS-dependent mitochondrial-mediated Apoptosis in MCF-7 cancer cells. Curr Top Med Chem. 2021;21(15):1421–7.
- Ahmad G, Masoodi MH, Tabassum N, Mir SA, Iqbal MJ. In vivo hepatoprotective potential of extracts obtained from floral spikes of Prunella vulgaris L. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2020;11(4):502–7.
- Ahmad G, Masoodi MH, Tabassum N, Mir RA. Phytochemical analysis and anti-inflammatory activity of various extracts obtained from floral spikes of PRUNELLA VULGARIS L. Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2020;13(1).
- Kumar P, Kumar V. Ahmad G, Diabetic Wound Healing: Navigating Physiology, Advancements and Research Frontiers. Journal of Diabetes Research Reviews & Reports. 2024 Apr 30;1–11.
- Kumar V, Ahmad G, Goyal S, Bhat Z A, Ahmad G. Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Activity of Petal of Crocus Sativus Var. ‘Cashmerianus. Int J Pharm Sci Res. 2024;15(2):455–9.
Grants
- Novel Molecule X Derivatives Targeting Enzyme Y: A Breakthrough Study in Anticancer Research with Molecular Modelling, Semi-synthesis, and Biological Evaluation. (Submitted to ICMR 2025).
Courses Taught
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Theory (BP202T)
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry III Theory (BP401T)
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II Theory (BP301T)
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry II Practical (BP305P)
- 1. Modern Pharmaceutical Analysis Theory (M Pharmacy)
Professional Memberships
- State Vice-President of Jammu & Kashmir Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India for the 2023-27 term and Lifetime member of the Association of Pharmacy Teachers of India.
- Member, Board of Studies in College of Pharmacy, JSS University Noida, from July 2025.
- Member, Board of Studies in Pharmacy, Faculty of Sciences, University of Jammu from 2015-18, 2021-24, 2024-27.
- Member of Managing Committee Prabha Harjilal College of Pharmacy & Paraclinical Sciences, Madre Meharbaan Campus of Health Sciences from 2021-24, 2024-27.
Conference / Workshops Attended / Invited Talks
- Conferences: 15