PhD Candidate in Zoology Natural Products & Cancer Researcher M.Phil (4.00/4.00)
12 Research Publications Aspiring Lecturer in Biology Transferable Iqama
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Immediately Available
Phone: (+966) 545620014 Email: [email protected]
Nationality: Pakistani Date of Birth: 08/11/1993
Language: English Proï¬cient Marital Status: Married
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated Biology/Science teacher and PhD Candidate (Expected Dec 2026) with an
exceptional academic record (M.Phil CGPA: 4.00/4.00) and a strong publication trajectory. I possess 12
research outputs, including 7 Scopus/ISI-indexed peer-reviewed articles (with ï¬rst-author and
joint-ï¬rst-author contributions) and 5 international book chapters (Springer, IntechOpen, RSC,
Bentham Science). Seeking a Lecturer/Biology Faculty position in Saudi Arabia to apply extensive
teaching experience (9+ years) alongside research expertise in Natural Products, Cancer Biology,
Medical Mycology, and Biotechnology.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Zoology (Candidate) Expected: December 2026
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
ï?· CGPA: 3.55/4.00
ï?· Status: Coursework & Comprehensive Exams Cleared Synopsis Approved (Jan 2025)
ï?· Thesis Title (In Progress): Development of Polyherbal based Products for the Treatment of Candida
Infections (Candidiasis)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Zoology August 2017 â?? July 2019
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
ï?· CGPA: 4.00/4.00 (Outstanding)
ï?· Thesis Title: A Comparative Study on In Vitro Cytotoxic Potential of Di erent Parts of Albizia lebbeck
against Human Hepatocellular Cancer Cells (HepG2)
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Zoology August 2012 â?? June 2016
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
ï?· CGPA: 3.67/4.00
RABIA BATOOL PH.D. ZOOLOGY CANDIDATE (+966) 545620014
RESEARCH EXPERTISE & TECHNICAL SKILLS
Core Research Areas: Natural Products Pharmacology Medical Mycology (Candidiasis) Anticancer
Drug Discovery Apoptosis & Cell Cycle Regulation Phytochemical Analysis Biotechnology & Stem
Cells
Laboratory & Technical Skills: Pedagogical Skills:
ï?· Cell Culture Techniques & In Vitro Cytotoxicity ï?· Curriculum Development & Lesson
Assays (HepG2, MCF-7) Planning
ï?· Western Blotting & Molecular Biology ï?· Di erentiated Instruction for Diverse
Techniques Learners
ï?· Phytochemical Extraction, Isolation & Bioassay ï?· Classroom Management & Student
ï?· Microscopy & Cell Cycle Analysis Assessment (Formative & Summative)
ï?· Data Analysis & Scientiï¬c Writing (EndNote ï?· Laboratory Safety & Student-Centered
X20, ChemDraw) Teaching Strategies
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES (Scopus/ISI Indexed)
First Author papers are marked (F). Joint First Author papers are marked (JF).
1. (F) Batool, R., Rasul, A., Hussain, G., Shah, M.A., Nageen, B., Sarfraz, I., ... & Adem, Å?. (2021). Furanodiene: A novel,
potent and multitarget cancer-ï¬ghting terpenoid. Current Pharmaceutical Design, 27(14), 1079-1090.
https://doi.org/10.2174/138 ...
2. (JF) Jiang, D., Batool, R., Rasul, A., Hussain, G., Tahir, M.T., Sarfraz, I., ... & Li, X. (2019). Potential Anticancer
Properties and Mechanisms of Action of Formononetin. BioMed Research International, Vol. 2019, Article ID
5854315. (Denotes equal contribution)
https://doi.org/10.1155/201 ...
3. Kanwal, N., Rasul, A., Hussain, G., Anwar, H., Shah, M.A., Sarfraz, I., Riaz, A., Batool, R., et al. (2020). Oleandrin: A
bioactive phytochemical and potential cancer killer via multiple cellular signaling pathways. Food and Chemical
Toxicology, 143, 111570.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.f ...
4. Riaz, A., Rasul, A., Kanwal, N., Hussain, G., Shah, M.A., Sarfraz, I., Ishfaq, R., Batool, R., et al. (2020). Germacrone:
A Potent Secondary Metabolite with Therapeutic Potential in Metabolic Diseases, Cancer and Viral
Infections. Current Drug Metabolism, 21(14), 1079-1090.
https://doi.org/10.2174/138 ...
5. Tahir, M.M., Rasul, A., Riaz, A., Batool, R., Nageen, B., Adnan, M., ... & Selamoglu, Z. (2023). Ficus benghalensis: A
plant with potential pharmacological properties, from tradition to pharmacy. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical
Research, 22(11), 2407-2413.
https://doi.org/10.4314/tjp ...
6. (F) Batool, R., Rasul, A., Hussain, G., Sarfraz, I., Tahir, M.T., ... & Selamoglu, Z. (2019). Carica papaya as a potent
herbal pharmacological plant. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. (Note: Also indexed)
https://www.researchgate.ne ...
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7. Saleem, U., Javed, Z., Ali, R., Batool, R., Hussain, D., Shahzadi, M., ... & Asrar, M. (2024). Global Analysis of Bt
Cotton Adoption: E ects on Pesticide Use, Crop Yield, and Socioeconomic Outcomes. Indian Journal of
Entomology. DOI:10.55446/IJE.2024.2077
https://doi.org/10.55446/IJ ...
RABIA BATOOL PH.D. ZOOLOGY CANDIDATE (+966) 545620014
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