Dr. Ayesha Munawar

Assistant Professor

Department of Human and Rehabilitation Sciences
ayesha.munwar@bnbwu.edu.pk

Biography

Dr. Ayesha Munawar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human and Rehabilitation Sciences. She earned her PhD from Dalian Medical University, China, where she was awarded the prestigious CSC Scholarship. Dr. Munawar is also a recipient of the HEC’s IPFP Fellowship, recognizing her dedication to academic excellence and research. Her scholarly contributions include multiple research publications few of which are published in high-impact, W-category journals. She has actively participated in the global academic community by attending three international conferences and two professional workshops.

With a strong foundation in research and a passion for education, Dr. Munawar continues to contribute to the advancement of her field and inspire future healthcare professionals.

Research Interests:

 Molecular Oncology, MicroRNAs (miRNAs) & Gene Regulation, Epigenetics, and Metabolic Comorbidities (Diabetes)

Education

  • PhD - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Dalian Medical University, China.

  • MS - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

  • BSc - Biochemistry, Zoology and Chemistry
    University of Punjab, Pakistan

    Research Publications:

    A Majid, J Wang, M Nawaz, S Abdul, M Ayesha, C Guo, Q Liu, S Liu, "miR-124-3p Suppresses the Invasiveness and Metastasis of Hepatocarcinoma Cells Targeting CRKL", Frontiers in molecular biosciences 7, 223 2020
    M Ayesha, A Majid, D Zhao, FT Greenaway, N Yan, Q Liu, S Liu, MZ Sun, "MiR-4521 plays a tumor repressive role in growth and metastasis of hepatocarcinoma cells by suppressing FAM129A", Journal of Advanced Research 36, 147-161 2022
    NH Memon, S Tanvir, A Munawar, MA Abbasi, A Khan, M Ashraf, "Diabetes in the Pathogenesis of Periapical Lesions: Diabetes and Periapical Lesions", Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research 4 (3), 1-5 2024
    H Bashir, MA Abbasi, Q Zakria, MA Haider, J Ali, A Munawar "Investigating the role of epigenetics in cancer development and therepy", Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review 2 (1) 2025