0000-0002-7930-5231 About
Ayisha Hashmi is a pharmacist, researcher, academician and healthcare management professional with expertise in clinical research operations, public health, implementation research, project management and medical writing. She currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Cyntax Health Projects, Pakistan's DRAP-registered Contract Research Organization (CRO), where she leads organisational operations, oversees multidisciplinary research programmes and manages strategic partnerships with national and international collaborators.
She holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Pharmacy Practice from Hamdard University Islamabad and has extensive experience in coordinating clinical research, implementation science projects, regulatory affairs, health systems research, biostatistics and scientific communication. Alongside her role at Cyntax Health Projects, she has served as a faculty member in pharmacy education, contributing to teaching, curriculum development and research supervision.
As COO, Ayisha Hashmi provides leadership in project planning, research coordination, quality management, regulatory compliance, budget oversight and stakeholder engagement. She has successfully managed national and international projects involving clinical trials, implementation research, antimicrobial resistance, pharmacovigilance, tobacco harm reduction, women's health, menstrual health and dignity, digital health, health policy and health systems strengthening. She plays a central role in ensuring the timely delivery of research programmes while maintaining compliance with international ethical and regulatory standards.
Ayisha has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications in pharmacy practice, public health, antimicrobial stewardship, health policy, menstrual health, tobacco control and health services research. Her research focuses on generating evidence to strengthen healthcare systems, improve health outcomes and support evidence-informed policy and practice in low- and middle-income countries.
Employment
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Cyntax Health Projects COO2020 - Present
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Hamdard University lecturer2016 - 2022
Education
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Hamdard University Master of Philosophy in Pharmacy Practice2014 - 2016
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Hamdard University Doctor of Pharmacy2008 - 2013
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (14)
- The Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Health Related Quality of Life: A Literature Review of Developed and Developing World Save
- Perceived Happiness and its Association with Demographic Characteristics among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Islamabad, Pakistan Save
- Impact of Functional Health Literacy in Chronic Disease Management: The Public Health Dilemma in Pakistan Save
- Prevalence of Depression among Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Students: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study from Pakistan Save
- Assessment of Health-related Quality of Life Among Asthmatic Patients: The Need for Structured Pharmaceutical Care Delivery System in Pakistan Save
- Functional Health Literacy among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Pakistan Save
- Smoking Habits and Attitude of General Community towards Smoking Cessation Interventions in Pakistan Save
- Assessment of health-related quality of life among Asthmatic patients: The need for structured pharmaceutical care delivery system in Pakistan Save
- Assessment of post-partum depression among women having different modes of delivery: A cross-sectional study from Pakistan Save
- Prevalence of Depression among Asthmatic Patients in Pakistan: Challenges for Integrated Team Care Save