RAFIULLAH BAIG MIRZA

@dpc.edu

PROFESSOR , DEPT OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls

Dr. Mirza R. Baig is currently working as a Professor in Clinical Pharmacy in Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls. He did his PhD in Clinical Pharmacy from University Science Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. He worked in Malaysia, India and have international teaching and research experience of about 20 years. He has been named in top 2000 scientist in UAE for the year 2022. He has one German patent 2022, in collaboration with King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. He published Five books as co-author, related to Clinical Pharmacy and recent one in Elsevier publication June 2020 on Pharmacovigilance. He published about 75 Research papers and articles in International Journals with a recent paper published in BMC primary care, a part of Springer Nature journal, 2022. He has been invited as a chairperson, speaker and moderator in many International conferences and seminars. He is in the editorial board in various international journals, including reviewer for couple of Elsevier journals. He sup

EDUCATION

PhD IN CLINICAL PHARMACY

RESEARCH INTERESTS

PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY
PUBLIC HEALTH
PHARMACOECONOMICS
2908

Scholar Citations

26

Scholar h-index

53

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Engineering microspheres for breast cancer: integrating tumor modeling, diagnostics, and targeted treatment
    AAMA El-Sehrawy, NM Saleh, O Nematov, MR Baig, DN Patel, PP Nayak, ...
    DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 34 (1), 26 , 2026
    2026
  • Epigenetic and Post-transcriptional Integration of lncRNAs and EZH2 in GI Tumorigenesis
    SI Mohammad, TB Gajjar, MR Baig, A Vasudevan, M Hanumanthayya, ...
    Experimental Cell Research, 115020 , 2026
    2026
  • Self‐Assembled Nanovaccines: A Promising Strategy for Overcoming Influenza Variability and Advancing Universal Vaccine Development
    CY Hsu, IM Abdelrahim, A Hjazi, H Choubisa, MR Baig, HW Alsarhan, ...
    IUBMB Life 78 (4), e70097 , 2026
    2026
  • Biochemical landscape of breast cancer: integrating serum markers with clinical prognosis and staging
    NAR Almalki, MO Alharbi, MR Baig, S Naqvi, FA Al-Abbasi, M Usaid, ...
    Clinical and Translational Oncology 28 (3), 1065-1074 , 2026
    2026
  • Spirulina supplementation and human health: An umbrella review of meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials
    NS Amlashi, FR Mahmood, MR Baig, TS Basunduwah, PN Patel, ...
    Algal Research, 104571 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Innovative Approaches to Irinotecan-Based Therapies for Glioblastoma: Advancements in Drug Delivery and Combination Strategies
    CY Hsu, MR Baig, PN Patel, G Singh, IM Abdelrahim, M Kadhem, V Arora, ...
    Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 105144 , 2026
    2026
  • Metabolic Adaptation in Colorectal Cancer Microenvironment: Focus on Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts (CAFs) and Tumor-Associated Macrophages (TAMs)
    CY Hsu, AAMA El-Sehrawy, MR Baig, Z Khudhair, PN Patel, S Ganesan, ...
    Experimental Cell Research, 114867 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • A narrative review of preceptor roles and models of precepting in pharmacy practice experiential learning: a UAE perspective
    RA Assadi, S Beshir, A Shahiwala, M Baig
    International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 33 (6), 545-554 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Prevalence and predictors of Albuminuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A cross-sectional study from the United Arab Emirates
    MSH Almukhattin, S Abdulsalim, SMS Alawadhi, MR Baig, SS Miraj, ...
    Current Diabetes Reviews 21 (10), E141022209956 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Prospective Clinical and Biochemical Evaluation of Breast Cancer in Patient Cohorts
    MO Alharbi, TM Eid, MR Baig, S Naqvi, FA Al-Abbasi, OA Al-Bar, ...
    Curr Cancer Drug Targets , 2025
    2025
  • Evaluation of Cardiovascular and Hepatic Changes in Myocardial Infarction Patients Post-Covid-19 Vaccination
    MG Mehanna, TM Eid, BA Maarof, MR Baig, S Naqvi, FA Al-Abbasi, ...
    Current Vascular Pharmacology 23 (6), 451-461 , 2025
    2025
  • Correction: Biochemical insight into gut microbial imbalance in Covid-19 and post vaccination heart attacks
    MG Mehanna, TO Asar, HC Mudasir, S Edris, HB Al Mahdi, AF Bakry, ...
    World journal of microbiology & biotechnology 41 (10), 357 , 2025
    2025
  • Biochemical insight into gut microbial imbalance in Covid-19 and post vaccination heart attacks
    MG Mehanna, TO Asar, HC Mudasir, S Edris, HB Al Mahdi, AF Bakry, ...
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 41 (7), 206 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Early Detection of Glioma: Investigating Inflammatory Markers (CRP), Kidney, and Liver Function
    MM Alqurashi, AM Al-Sulami, M Bayamin, FA Al Toub, M Zeyadi, S Naqvi, ...
    CNS & neurological disorders drug targets , 2025
    2025
  • Oats and Wheat Bran as Functional Food and Nutraceuticals
    S Bose, S Banerjee, S Chatterjee, M Baig, N Singh
    Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals, 1-17 , 2025
    2025
  • Clinicopathological and in Silico Insights into Male Infertility: Agerelated Trends and Anti-sperm Antibodies Post COVID-19 Vaccination
    MA Alkireidmi, MG Mehanna, MR Baig, FA Alabbasi, NAR Almalki, ...
    Current medicinal chemistry , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Drug Therapy-related Problems Detected by Clinical Pharmacists in a Closed Loop Medication Management; A Cross-sectional Study in UAE
    F Selim, M Baig, M Magoury, W Ahmed, MA Mahmoud
    Archives of Academic Emergency Medicine 13 (1), e16 , 2025
    2025
  • Crosstalk: Biochemical Signatures and Clinical Implications in Rare Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias (Hereditary Spherocytosis)
    FA Al Toub, AHO Asseri, MR Baig, NAR Almalki, F Anwar
    Current pharmaceutical design , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Synchronized glioma insights: trends, blood group correlations, staging dynamics, and the vanguard of liquid biopsy advancements
    RA Sheikh, S Naqvi, AM Al-Sulami, M Bayamin, A Samsahan, MR Baig, ...
    CNS & Neurological Disorders-Drug Targets 24 (1), 74-82 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Revitalizing tetanus vaccine literacy post road accidents: a comprehensive examination of knowledge and awareness initiative among non-medical university students in Lahore …
    F Ayub, W Saleem, MA Shahid, MA Hussain Khan, AK Suleiman, L Akram, ...
    Frontiers in Immunology 15, 1468356 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Drug safety in developing countries: Achievements and challenges
    YM Al-Worafi
    Academic Press , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 453
  • Ectopic pregnancy: a review
    P Rana, I Kazmi, R Singh, M Afzal, FA Al-Abbasi, A Aseeri, R Singh, ...
    Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 288 (4), 747-757 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 243
  • Drug safety in India
    MR Baig, YM Al-Worafi, WM Alseragi, LC Ming, A Siddique
    Drug safety in developing countries, 327-334 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 204
  • Prefrontal rTMS for treating depression: location and intensity results from the OPT-TMS multi-site clinical trial
    KA Johnson, M Baig, D Ramsey, SH Lisanby, D Avery, WM McDonald, ...
    Brain stimulation 6 (2), 108-117 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 161
  • A qualitative insight into the perceptions and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Pakistani pharmacists
    MO Yaseen, A Saif, TM Khan, M Yaseen, A Saif, A Bukhsh, MN Shahid, ...
    Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 18 (1), 2031455 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 126
  • General anxiety predictors among frontline warriors of COVID: Cross-sectional study among nursing staff in Punjab, Pakistan
    TM Khan, H Tahir, M Salman, ZU Mustafa, MH Raza, N Asif, N Shehzadi, ...
    Archives of Pharmacy Practice 12 (2-2021), 40-44 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 113
  • Clinical efficacy of LivPro® herbal medicine among hepatitis C patients Pakistan: Longitudinal interventional study
    I Shahid, KM Khan, TM Khan, MS Imran, N Shahid, FN Alnafoosi, MR Baig, ...
    Archives of Pharmacy Practice 12 (4-2021), 54-57 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 97
  • Antibacterial activity of Piper betle leaves
    B Kaveti, L Tan, KT Sarnnia, M Baig
    Int. J. Pharm. Teach. Pract 2 (3), 129-132 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 83
  • Understanding, perceptions and self-use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among Malaysian pharmacy students
    SS Hasan, CS Yong, MG Babar, CM Naing, A Hameed, MR Baig, ...
    BMC complementary and alternative medicine 11 (1), 95 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 72
  • Combined effect of metformin with ascorbic acid versus acetyl salicylic acid on diabetes-related cardiovascular complication; a 12-month single blind multicenter randomized …
    SW Gillani, SAS Sulaiman, MIM Abdul, MR Baig
    Cardiovascular diabetology 16 (1), 103 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 63
  • An improved experimental model of hemorrhoids in rats: evaluation of antihemorrhoidal activity of an herbal formulation
    M Azeemuddin, GL Viswanatha, M Rafiq, AHM Thippeswamy, MR Baig, ...
    International Scholarly Research Notices 2014 (1), 530931 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 63
  • Appropriateness assessment and identifying the risk factors of oral non-prescription drugs’ use among university students in the United Arab Emirates
    KA Al-Kubaisi, MB De Ste Croix, D Vinson, MR Baig, MN El Din Hassan, ...
    Academia Journal of Educational Research 5 (10), 363-369 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 61
  • Role and services of a pharmacist in the prevention of medication errors: a systematic review
    SW Gillani, SM Gulam, D Thomas, FB Gebreighziabher, J Al-Salloum, ...
    Current Drug Safety 16 (3), 322-328 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 50
  • Complications associated with Plasmodium vivax malaria: a retrospective study from a tertiary care hospital based in Western Uttar Pradesh, India
    I Rizvi, DK Tripathi, AM Chughtai, M Beg, S Zaman, N Zaidi
    Annals of African Medicine 12 (3), 155-159 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 49
  • Multiple risk factors: a challenge in the management of autism
    MS Nadeem, FA Al-Abbasi, I Kazmi, BN Murtaza, MA Zamzami, MA Kamal, ...
    Current Pharmaceutical Design 26 (7), 743-754 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 46
  • Predictors of health-related quality of life among patients with type ii diabetes mellitus who are insulin users: A multidimensional model
    SW Gillani, IA Ansari, HA Zaghloul, SAS Sulaiman, HA Rathore, MR Baig, ...
    Current Therapeutic Research 90, 53-60 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 45
  • COVID-19 pandemic awareness, attitudes, and practices among the Pakistani general public
    R Rehman, S Jawed, R Ali, K Noreen, M Baig, J Baig
    Frontiers in public health 9, 588537 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 40
  • Chemopreventive effects of Melastoma malabathricum L. extract in mammary tumor model via inhibition of oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines
    V Kumar, R Sachan, M Rahman, RA Rub, DK Patel, K Sharma, P Gahtori, ...
    Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy 137, 111298 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 40
  • Refining knowledge, attitude and practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) among pharmacy students for professional challenges
    E Abu-Gharbieh, D Al Khalidi, MR Baig, SA Khan
    Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal 23 (2), 162-166 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 39
  • Knowledge and practice concerning breast cancer risk factors and screening among females in UAE
    MO Abbas, M Baig
    Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention: APJCP 24 (2), 479 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 36