Mohammad Athar

Mohammad Athar is a Professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), holding primary appointments in the School of Medicine's Dermatology department since May 2007. He also serves as a Professor in the School of Dentistry's Periodontology department (since July 2015) and the School of Public Health's Environmental Health Sciences department (since December 2021). He concurrently holds roles as Senior Scientist in the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and Nephrology Research & Training Center, and Vice Chairperson of Dermatology. His research focuses on oncology, pharmacology, biochemistry, and clinical sciences, with particular emphasis on carcinogenesis and medical metabolomics.

• Education:
• PH.D. Equivalent in Chemistry (Aligarh Muslim University, 1980)
• Master of Sciences in Inorganic Chemistry (University of Lucknow, 1977)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (University of Lucknow, 1975)

His research interests span oncology, pharmacology, and biochemistry, with a focus on translational studies in dermatology and cancer biology. He collaborates across disciplines, integrating clinical and laboratory approaches to address disease mechanisms. Though no specific awards or recent publications are listed, his multi-departmental roles reflect his leadership in academic and research networks.

He oversees multiple research centers and maintains administrative responsibilities as Vice Chair of Dermatology. Contact details include institutional addresses in Birmingham, AL.