Ms. Neelam Akbar

Ms. Neelam Akbar

Lecturer

Biography

Ms. Neelam Akbar is a dedicated Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the Pakistan Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (PAF-IAST), Mang, Haripur. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) from the University of Peshawar and recently completed her postgraduate education at Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad. With a strong foundation in clinical pharmacy and hospital operations, she brings a wealth of experience from her roles at CMH Quetta and Bahria International Hospital, where she led initiatives in pharmacovigilance, infection control, and therapeutic committee leadership.

Her professional journey reflects a commitment to patient-centered care, continuous quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Akbar has contributed to hospital projects focused on crash cart redesign and service delivery standards, and she actively participates in antimicrobial resistance programs. Her research interests include antimicrobial resistance, Pharmacovigilance and patient outcomes. Passionate about advancing pharmacy practice, she continues to inspire future healthcare professionals through education and innovation.

Professional Appointments

  • Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, PAFIAST, Aug 2025 till now
  • Clinical Pharmacist, Bahria international hospital, September 2022 to 2025 August
  • Hospital Pharmacist, CMH, March 2020 -2020 September

Education

  • Pharmacy Practice, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, May 2023
  • Pharm D, University of Peshawar, Jan 2020

Publications

Khan, A., Akbar, N., Abbas, S., Mushtaq, S., Ahmad, N., & Khan, A. (2024). Assessing the Quality of Life in Hydrocephalic Children: A Study from Tertiary Care Hospitals in Pakistan. Neuropediatrics55(06), 375-381.

Research Interests

Antimicrobial resistance, Pharmacovigilance, Medication errors, Emergency drugs, Pharmacoeconomics, Irrational Prescribing and Artificial intelligence