Sunniya Iftikhar

Bio: Sunniya Iftikhar is a distinguished medicinal chemist specializing in organic synthesis, cancer biology, and translational drug research. Currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Howard University, she has led pioneering work in gene delivery, HIV therapeutics, and anticancer drug development. Trained at LUMS and the University of Cambridge, her high-impact publications and mentorship have advanced innovation at the intersection of chemistry and bioengineering.She has held academic appointments in both Pakistan and the U.S., shaping scientific education across borders, developing globally relevant curricula, and earning recognition through active participation in international research collaborations and forums.