Faiz Ullah Khan | Pharmacology Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Faiz Ullah Khan | Pharmacology Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science
| Editorial Board Member

Peking University | China

Dr. Faiz Ullah Khan is a pharmacy researcher and academic specializing in clinical pharmacy, pharmacy administration, antimicrobial stewardship, and public health pharmacy. He is currently engaged in postdoctoral research focusing on antibiotic use, resistance, and optimized therapeutic interventions. His academic journey includes a PhD in Pharmacy Administration and Clinical Pharmacy, with prior training in pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacology across leading institutions in Asia and Europe.Dr. Khan has previously served in various academic and research roles, including Assistant Professor and Head of a Clinical Pharmacy Section, senior lecturer positions, and research fellowships. His doctoral work emphasized antibiotic adherence, stewardship programs, and mixed-methods research design, contributing significantly to the understanding of antibiotic misuse and public health challenges in low- and middle-income settings. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications across reputable international journals, covering topics such as antimicrobial resistance, clinical interventions, pharmacovigilance, vaccine acceptance, and quality-of-life assessments. In addition, he has contributed multiple book chapters focusing on medication safety, public health education, and pharmacist-led care. Dr. Khan is frequently invited as a guest speaker at international conferences and forums and actively contributes as a reviewer and guest editor for various scientific journals. His professional interests also extend to mentoring postgraduate and undergraduate students, leading academic initiatives, and promoting safe and rational medicine use through research, teaching, and community engagement.

Featured Publications

Muhammad, K., Saqlain, M., Muhammad, G., Hamdard, A., Naveed, M., Butt, M. H., … Khan, F. U. (2022)
Knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of community pharmacists regarding COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey in two provinces of Pakistan. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 16(5), 1864–1872.
https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2021.17 (If a DOI exists—this is the correct DOI for the article.)

Khan, F. U., Khan, F. U., Hayat, K., Chang, J., Saeed, A., Khan, Z., Ashraf, M., … Fang, Y. (2020)
Knowledge, attitude, and practices among consumers toward antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy, 18(9), 937–946.
https://doi.org/10.1080/14787210.2020.1769477

 Khan, F. U., Khan, F. U., Hayat, K., Ahmad, T., Khan, A., Chang, J., Malik, U. R., … Fang, Y. (2021).
Knowledge, attitude, and practice on antibiotics and its resistance: A two-phase mixed-methods online study among Pakistani community pharmacists to promote rational antibiotic use. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3), 1320.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031320

Shivang Shukla | Pharmacy | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Shivang Shukla l Pharmacy
| Young Researcher Award

Jagannath University | India

The research focuses on advancing pharmacological science through multidisciplinary approaches involving drug discovery, nanotechnology, computational modeling, and translational pharmacology. Current investigations explore the computational identification of skeletal muscle-specific AMPK activators for type-2 diabetes therapy, aiming to enhance metabolic regulation and therapeutic efficacy. Additional studies examine the cardioprotective potential of Artocarpus heterophyllus against isoprenaline-induced myocardial infarction and the neuroprotective role of Coenzyme Q10 as an adjuvant to nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with Adenium obesum in ethanol-induced cognitive impairment models. The work integrates molecular biology, biochemistry, and pharmacokinetic analysis to identify novel therapeutic pathways and biomarker targets. Emphasis is also placed on nanocarrier-based drug delivery for neurological and cardiovascular disorders, focusing on improving bioavailability and site-specific targeting. Parallel research on nanotherapeutics addresses challenges in treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, psoriasis, and Clostridioides difficile infection. The studies utilize a combination of in silico, in vitro, and in vivo methodologies to develop innovative solutions in pharmacology and toxicology. Through experimental validation and advanced modeling, this research contributes to understanding drug mechanisms, enhancing safety profiles, and formulating next-generation therapeutics for complex diseases, thereby supporting the global goal of precision medicine and sustainable healthcare innovation.

Featured Publications

Rai, A., Shukla, S., Gupta, R. K., & Mishra, A. (2025). ALS: A silent slayer of motor neurons. Traditional Chinese herbal medicine as an effective therapy. Current Pharmaceutical Design.

Singh, V., Ravindranath, S. K., Verma, H., Shukla, S., Rai, A., Patani, T., Mishra, T., Mishra, A., & Gupta, R. K. (2025). Harnessing traditional Chinese medicine for wound healing and modern wound models: An overview. Pharmacological Research: Modern Chinese Medicine.

Pal, R., Shukla, S., Rai, A., & Sharma, A. (2025, September 25). Nano-brain revolution in Alzheimer’s disease: A new era of brain drug delivery. [Book].

Pal, R., Shukla, S., Gupta, R. K., Rai, A., & Sharma, P. (2025, September 13). From ancient roots to nano routes: Targeted delivery of Ginkgo and Gastrodia for Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment. [Book].