Ishfaq Bukhari

Ishfaq Bukhari, Ph.D., is a Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Pikeville (UPIKE). He holds a B.Pharm from Gomal University (Pakistan), and M.Phil and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Karachi. His research focuses on cardiovascular pharmacology, particularly the role of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) in blood pressure regulation and vascular tone, as well as investigating natural products for neuropharmacological and anti-inflammatory applications.

Dr. Bukhari completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Pharmacology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His recent studies emphasize soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors' therapeutic potential in metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, demonstrated through rodent models of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. He has published extensively on topics such as antifungal limitations in mycoses and adiposity's impact on platelet function.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his work reflects significant contributions to pharmacological research. He teaches core pharmacology courses including Pharmacology I, Pharmacology II, and specialized optometry-related topics. While no advisees are listed, his postdoctoral training highlights engagement with advanced research mentorship.