Afreen Anwar Successfully Defends PhD at BGSBU on Lead Toxicity Research

Ms Afreen Anwar, Research Scholar in the Department of Biotechnology at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), has successfully defended her final PhD viva voce on February 10, 2026.

Her research was titled “Functionalized DNA/RNA Aptamers for Lead Toxicity Rescue in C. elegans Models and Its Therapeutic Application.” The viva was conducted under the supervision of Dr A. A. Shah, Head of the Department of Zoology and Associate Dean, School of Biosciences & Biotechnology, BGSBU.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Her study focused on developing innovative treatment strategies using functionalised DNA and RNA aptamers to reduce the harmful effects of lead toxicity. The research used C. elegans as a model organism to better understand how these molecular tools can help counter heavy metal poisoning.

The work adds to the growing scientific efforts to design new molecular therapies to fight heavy metal toxicity and support advancements in biomedical science.

The findings from her research have been published in the reputed international journal New Biotechnology, which has an Impact Factor of 4.9. This highlights the scientific value and quality of her research work.

The successful completion of her PhD marks an important academic achievement and contributes significantly to research in biotechnology and therapeutic development.

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