Dr. Ayesha Farooq

Dr. Ayesha Farooq is a highly experienced Senior Scientific Officer in Microbiology at the Public Health Laboratory Division of the National Institute of Health (NIH) since 2019, where responsibilities include overseeing the microbiology laboratory and handling clinical samples throughout Pakistan. Dr. Ayesha has held various academic and professional roles, including Assistant Professor at Islamabad Medical & Dental College, Consultant Microbiologist at Excel Labs, and a residency in Medical Microbiology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. With an extensive educational background, Dr. Ayesha obtained an FCPS in Medical Microbiology, an MS in Community Health & Nutrition, and an MBBS degree. Key contributions also include involvement in teaching, training, and community health initiatives across multiple institutions.