Main areas of research:

Parkinson's
Schizophrenia
Drug abuse

Interests/keywords:

Depression
Anxiety
Apomorphine
Buspirone
HPLC
Serotonin

Current title/position:

Research Scholar/Lecturer at University of Karachi

Current affiliation/employer:

Neurochemistry & Biochemical Neuropharmacology Research Unit, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270, Pakistan.

PhD Advisor and University:

Prof. Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem, University of Karachi

Publications:

Huma Ikram, Shoaib Ahmed, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (2011). Effects of Apomorphine on Locomotor Activity and Monoamine Metabolism: A Dose Related Study. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 24(3): 315-321.

Huma Ikram, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (2011). Attenuation of Apomorphine-Induced Sensitization by Buspirone. Pharmacology Biochemistry & Behavior. 99(3): 444-450.

Huma Ikram, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (2010). Neurochemical and Behavioral Profile of Buspirone in Rats with Apomorphine-Induced Reinforcement. Proceedings of Development of Network of Women Neuroscientists in Pakistan Symposium. pp. 67-72.

Beenish Mirza, Huma Ikram, Sofia Bilgrami, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (2010). Neurochemical and Behavioural Effects of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) on Brain Serotonin in Rats. Proceedings of Development of Network of Women Neuroscientists in Pakistan Symposium. pp. 73-77.

Huma Ikram, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (2010). Haloperidol-induced Tardive Dyskinesia: Role of 5HT2C Receptors. Pakistan Journal of Scientific & Industrial Research. 53(3):136-145.

Huma Ikram, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem. (2010). Somatodendritic Serotonin-1A Receptor Responsiveness in the Attenuation of Apomorphine-induced Reinforcement. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 60(4):S37.

Huma Ikram, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (2009). Somatodendritic Serotonin-1A Receptor Responsiveness in the Attenuation of Apomorphine-induced Sensitization by Buspirone. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 15(2):S126.

Huma Ikram, Noreen Samad, Darakhshan Jabeen Haleem (2007). Neurochemical and Behavioral Effects of m-CPP in a Rat Model of Tardive Dyskinesia. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 20(3):188-195.