Overview
Availability
- Dr Maleeha Waqar is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Masters (Research) of Neuroscience, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland
Works
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2026
Journal Article
“There’s no representation”: a qualitative study of attitudes and motivations towards genomic research participation among Australian South Asians
Nathan, Vaishnavi, Akbar, Heena, McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Gilroy, Deborah, Henders, Anjali, Naresh, Reema, Choudhury, Nahid, Waqar, Maleeha, Shah, Sonia, Yanes, Tatiane, on behalf of the South Asian Genes and Health in Australia (SAGHA) research team, Atherton, John, Greaves, Kim, McGaughran, Julie, Mehta, Divya, Villani, Rehan Marie, Wallis, Katharine and Wray, Naomi R. (2026). “There’s no representation”: a qualitative study of attitudes and motivations towards genomic research participation among Australian South Asians. European Journal of Human Genetics. doi: 10.1038/s41431-026-02129-3
2026
Conference Publication
ASIC1a is involved in pro-inflammatory role of astrocytes in EAE
Waqar, Maleeha, Rash, Lachlan, Khan, Nemat and Butcher, Neville (2026). ASIC1a is involved in pro-inflammatory role of astrocytes in EAE. MS Australia's 10th Progress in MS Research Conference, Brisbane Australia, Dec 03-05, 2025. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2026
Conference Publication
ASIC1a contributes to axonal degeneration via necroptosis in EAE
Rash, Lachlan, Waqar, Maleeha, Khan, Nemat and Butcher, Neville (2026). ASIC1a contributes to axonal degeneration via necroptosis in EAE. MS Australia's 10th Progress in MS Research Conference, Brisbane Australia, Dec 03-05, 2025. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2026
Other Outputs
Novel Venom Peptides targeting Acid Sensing Ion Channels: Insights into their role in the Pathophysiology of a model of Multiple Sclerosis
Waqar, Maleeha (2026). Novel Venom Peptides targeting Acid Sensing Ion Channels: Insights into their role in the Pathophysiology of a model of Multiple Sclerosis. PhD Thesis, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/78dc6da
2025
Conference Publication
Acid-sensing ion channel 1a may contribute to both axonal necroptosis and astrogliosis in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
Rash, Lachlan, Waqar, Maleeha, Butcher, Neville and Khan, Nemat (2025). Acid-sensing ion channel 1a may contribute to both axonal necroptosis and astrogliosis in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis. 41st Congress of the European-Committee-for-Treatment-and-Research-in-Multiple-Sclerosis (ECTRIMS), Barcelona Spain, Sep 24-26, 2025. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD.
2024
Conference Publication
Development of venom peptide inhibitors of acid-sensing ion channel 1 as novel therapeutics for multiple sclerosis
Rash, Lachlan, Waqar, Maleeha, Butcher, Neville and Khan, Nemat (2024). Development of venom peptide inhibitors of acid-sensing ion channel 1 as novel therapeutics for multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Australia: Progress in MS Research Conference (MS), Perth, WA, Australia, 29 November-1 December 2023. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
2024
Conference Publication
Insights into the role of acid sensing ion channels in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
Waqar, Maleeha, Khan, Nemat, Butcher, Neville and Rash, Lachlan (2024). Insights into the role of acid sensing ion channels in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis Australia: Progress in MS Research Conference (MS), Perth, WA, Australia, 29 November-1 December 2023. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
2024
Conference Publication
Understanding the role of acid sensing ion channels as targets of neuroprotection in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis
Waqar, Maleeha, Rash, Lachlan, Butcher, Neville and Khan, Nemat (2024). Understanding the role of acid sensing ion channels as targets of neuroprotection in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis. 40th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS), Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-20 September 2024. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/13524585241269220
2024
Conference Publication
Developing novel acid-sensing ion channel inhibitor as a neuroprotective lead for multiple sclerosis
Khan, Nemat, Waqar, Maleeha, Butcher, Neville and Rash, Lachlan (2024). Developing novel acid-sensing ion channel inhibitor as a neuroprotective lead for multiple sclerosis. 40th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS), Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-20 September 2024. London, United Kingdom: Sage Publications. doi: 10.1177/13524585241269220
2024
Journal Article
Acid-sensing ion channel 1a blockade reduces myocardial injury in rodent models of myocardial infarction
Redd, Meredith A, Yoshikawa, Yusuke, Khan, Nemat, Waqar, Maleeha, Saez, Natalie J, Outhwaite, Jennifer E, Russell, Jake S, Hanna, Amy D, Chiu, Han S, Er, Sing Yan, Butcher, Neville J, Mardon, Karine, Fraser, John F, Smythe, Mark L, Rash, Lachlan D, Thomas, Walter G, King, Glenn F, Reichelt, Melissa E and Palpant, Nathan J (2024). Acid-sensing ion channel 1a blockade reduces myocardial injury in rodent models of myocardial infarction. European Heart Journal, 45 (17), 1571-1574. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehad793
2024
Book Chapter
Targeting acid-sensing ion channels in disease
Senescall, Victor, Budusan, Elena, Knezic, Adriana, Waqar, Maleeha, Butcher, Neville, Khan, Nemat, McCarthy, Claudia, Widopp, Robert, Karatt-Vellat, Aneesh and Rash, Lachlan D. (2024). Targeting acid-sensing ion channels in disease. Ion channels as targets in drug discovery. (pp. 303-355) edited by Gary Stephens and Edward Stevens. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-52197-3_10
2019
Other Outputs
Characterization of novel synthetic analgesics selectively targeting α3 glycine receptors
Waqar, Maleeha (2019). Characterization of novel synthetic analgesics selectively targeting α3 glycine receptors. MPhil Thesis, Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2019.676
2017
Journal Article
In silico analysis of binding interaction of conantokins with NMDA receptors for potential therapeutic use in Alzheimer's disease
Waqar, Maleeha and Batool, Sidra (2017). In silico analysis of binding interaction of conantokins with NMDA receptors for potential therapeutic use in Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 23, 42. doi: 10.1186/s40409-017-0132-9
2016
Journal Article
Comparative genomics study for identification of putative drug targets in Salmonella typhi Ty2
Batool, Nisha, Waqar, Maleeha and Batool, Sidra (2016). Comparative genomics study for identification of putative drug targets in Salmonella typhi Ty2. Gene, 576 (1 Pt 3), 544-59. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2015.11.007
2015
Journal Article
In silico analysis of binding of neurotoxic venom ligands with acetylcholinesterase for therapeutic use in treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Waqar, Maleeha and Batool, Sidra (2015). In silico analysis of binding of neurotoxic venom ligands with acetylcholinesterase for therapeutic use in treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Journal of Theoretical Biology, 372, 107-17. doi: 10.1016/j.jtbi.2015.02.028
2015
Journal Article
In silico analysis of binding interaction of mamba toxins with M4 and M2 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors for therapeutic use in alzheimer's disease
Waqar, Maleeha, Kamal, Mohammad Amjad and Batool, Sidra (2015). In silico analysis of binding interaction of mamba toxins with M4 and M2 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors for therapeutic use in alzheimer's disease. CNS and Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets, 14 (8), 1031-40.
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