Dr. Qazi Ahmad - Department of Saidla

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Dr. Qazi Zaid Ahmad

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BUMS, MD (Ilmul Advia)
DEPARTMENT_STAFF.DESIGNATION
Assistant Professor
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Unani Pharmaceutical Research and Development
DEPARTMENT_STAFF.ADDRESS
Dept. of Saidla, Faculty of Unani Medicine, AKTC, AMU, Aligarh
DEPARTMENT_STAFF.MOBILE
+91-9897775146
DEPARTMENT_STAFF.EMAIL
zaidnium@gmail.com
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Time Table

Dr. Qazi Zaid Ahmad presently holds the esteemed position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Saidla (Unani Pharmacy) at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) India. He obtained his BUMS from AMU and later pursued an MD from NIUM in Bangalore, amassing over 13 years of experience in academia, research, and the Unani pharmaceutical industry.

His scholarly pursuits encompass the study of classical texts and manuscripts, the remodeling of dosage forms, drug design and discovery, formulation development, both experimental and clinical research. Dr. Ahmad has been an active participant in approximately 35 conferences and workshops, and he has contributed 33 research papers and chapters to distinguished journals and books. Furthermore, he is the author of a significant book, translated into six languages, reflecting his unwavering commitment to advancing the field of Unani medicine. His prior role as In Charge of the MBP at Hamdard Laboratories further underscores his expertise and valuable contributions to the discipline.

Research Projects:

A Herbal composition named FluNorm™ for treating viral infections” sponsored by EMR Division, Ministry of AYUSH, New Delhi

Redesigning of the Dosage form of Majoon Dabidul Ward and Majoon-e- Flasifa into Tablet form along with their Physicochemical and pharmacological evaluation, sponsored by CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

Study of some compound drugs in experimentally induced hepatitis like condition to explore their protective, curative and regenerative potential; sponsored by CCRUM, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India.

Area of Interest:

Study and Development of Unani Formulation

Standardization of Unani single drugs and their formulations

Redesigning of Classical Unani dosage form

Stability studies

Drug design & development

Experimental and Clinical Studies

Teacher'code: UNID00021

DEPARTMENT_STAFF.PUBLICATION

Publication
1. 1. Ayesha Parveen, Qazi Zaid Ahmad*, Mohammad Rashid, Aziz ur Rahman, Sumbul Rehman. Study of antimicrobial activity of Unani poly herbal Toothpaste” Sunoon Zard”; Heliyon, 2021 .
2. Zaid Ahmad Q. Nephroprotection Regimen to Combat the Global Challenge of ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) and RRT (Renal Replacement Therapy). Austin Renal Dis. ; 2(1): 1006,2017.
3. Zaid Ahmad Q. Herbs as Nephroprotective Agent: An Over View with Reference to Unani System of Medicine. Austin Renal Dis; 1(1): 1001. Aug 2016.
4. Qazi Zaid Ahmad, Nasreen jahan, Ghufran Ahmad, Tajuddin “An Appraisal of Nephroprotection and the Scope of Natural Products in Combating Renal Disorders” J Nephrol Ther, Vol 4(4):1-6, May 2014.
5. Qazi Zaid Ahmad, Nasreen jahan, Ghufran Ahmad, Tajuddin “ Nephroprotection: Meaning and Scope in Unani System of Medicine” Hippocratic journal of Unani Medicine, vol.9(1):65-75,2014, 65-75
6. Ahmad Q.Z., Joshi S., Rahman A., Khan M.I., Mueed A. “Clinical Evaluation of Herbal Formulation Qurs Deedan Jadeed for its Anthelmintic Activity” International Journal of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science, Vol.2 No. 3 pp. 710-716. March 2014.
7. Ahmad Q.Z., Rahman A., Khan M.I. and Tajuddin “Diuretic Activity of Kabab Chini (Piper cubeba): An experimental Study” International Journal of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 2 No. 01 pp. 446-450. Jan 2014.
8. Qazi Zaid Ahmad, Nasreen jahan, Ghufran Ahmad, and Tajuddin; Nephroprotective effect of Kabab chini (Piper cubeba) in gentamycin induced nephrotoxicity published inSaudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2012; 23 (4): 773-781
9. Qazi Zaid Ahmad, Nasreen jahan, Ghufran Ahmad, Tajuddin and M.A. Jafri; “The study of Kabab chini (Piper cubeba) for nephroprotective activity in cisplatin induced nephrptoxicity” Published in Unani Medicus an international journal, vol. I Issue 1 July – December, 2010: 85-91.
10. Mohammad Usman, Hassan Hamid, M. Zulkifle and Q.Z. Ahmad “ Poted History of Ziqun Nafs Sho’abi (Bronchial Asthma), Hamdard Medicus, Vol.55 (4) October – December 2012, 56-58
11. Mohd. USMAN, Shamim IRSHAD, A. HAKEEM, QZ AHMAD Hammam an Excellent Way of Disease Prevention and Cure with Special Reference to Kulliate Nafeesi, ,Journal of the International Society for the History of Islamic Medicine (JISHIM) VoI.10-11 No.19-20-21-22 April / October 2011-2012, 26-28