I am a physician (endocrinologist)-scientist with a life-long drive to improve outcomes for people living with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. I have demonstrated successes in both clinical research and drug development and hold a dual role in industry and as Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where I run a diabetes clinic.
Within AstraZeneca, I lead or co-lead the clinical development strategy for our metabolism, NASH and liver disease therapeutic area, managing large multinational team of scientists and researchers we cover research across the development spectrum. I also chair our Diabetic and Metabolic Diseases Development Review Advisory Committee (DRAC).
We bring new treatments to patients and investigate novel modalities that could benefit the patients of tomorrow. We also help maximize the full potential of existing therapies by expanding indications across different interconnected CVRM diseases.
I’m also passionate about the importance of generating and publishing evidence that advances our understanding of CVRM diseases. I have authored more than 100 papers in high-impact scientific journals, held numerous editorial positions and have been a member of executive committees of a range of CV outcomes trials, as well as key driver of several data monitoring committees.
In addition to my clinical and research work, I am proud to have mentored several young people who have gone on to have successful pharmaceutical careers. I value working for an organization that is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Scientists across AstraZeneca are united by the will to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. I’m proud to contribute to our collective efforts in making a difference for people living with chronic diseases.
Heroes in Chemistry Award
President’s Award for SAVOR Study
Dean’s Award: Teaching Excellence
CURRENT ROLE
2015-present
2015-present
2015-present
Featured publications
Serum resistin is not associated with obesity or insulin resistance in humans
Serum resistin is not associated with obesity or insulin resistance in humans. Iqbal N., Seshadri P., Stern L., Loh J., Kundu S., Jafar T., Samaha FF. European Review for Medical & Pharmacological Sciences 9(3), 161-165 (May-Jun 2005)
Visual vignette. Diagnosis: thyroid acropachy, the rate musculoskeletal manifestation of Graves’ hyperthyroidism
Visual vignette. Diagnosis: thyroid acropachy, the rate musculoskeletal manifestation of Graves’ hyperthyroidism. Iqbal N., Diamond JM. Endocrine Practice 12(2) 234 (Mar-Apr 2006)
The burden of type 2 DM; strategies to prevent or delay onset
The burden of type 2 DM; strategies to prevent or delay onset. Iqbal N. Vascular Health and Risk Management Vol 3; 511-520 (2007)
Does lowering of blood glucose improve cardiovascular morbidity and mortality?
Does lowering of blood glucose improve cardiovascular morbidity and mortality? Iqbal, N., Arthur H,. Rubenstein. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 3: 163-167 (2008)
Statue of Bone Mineral density in Patients Selected for Cardiac Transplantation
Statue of Bone Mineral density in Patients Selected for Cardiac Transplantation. Iqbal, N., Ducharme, J., Desai, S., Chambers, S., Terebula, K., Chan, GW., Shults, J., Leonard, M., Kimanyika, S. Endocrine Practice. 14 :704-12 (2008)
Chromium picolinate does not improve key features of metabolic syndrome in obese non-diabetic adults
Chromium picolinate does not improve key features of metabolic syndrome in obese non-diabetic adults. Iqbal, N., Cardillo, S., Volger, S., Bloeden, LT., Anderson, RA., Boston, R., Szapary, PO. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders. 7(2): 143-50 (2009)
Effects of a low intensity intervention that prescribed a low-carbohydrates vs. a low-fat diet in obese, diabetic participants
Effects of a low intensity intervention that prescribed a low-carbohydrates vs. a low-fat diet in obese, diabetic participants. Iqbal, N., Vetter, ML., Moores, RH,. Chittams, J.L., Dalton-bakes, CV,. Dowd, M,. Williams-Smith, C,. Cardillo, S,. Waddenl, TA. Obesity. 18(9), 1733-1738 (2010).
Combined treatment with saxagliptin plus dapagliflozin reduces insulin levels by increased insulin clearance and improves β-cell function
Combined treatment with saxagliptin plus dapagliflozin reduces insulin levels by increased insulin clearance and improves β-cell function. Iqbal, N. Endocrine Practice; (2016)
Efficacy and tolerability of the new autoinjected suspension of exenatide once weekly versus exenatide twice daily in patients with type 2 diabetes
Efficacy and tolerability of the new autoinjected suspension of exenatide once weekly versus exenatide twice daily in patients with type 2 diabetes. Iqbal, N., et al. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism (2017)
Benefit:Risk profile of dapagliflozin 5 mg in the DEPICT-1 and -2 trials in Individuals with type 1 diabetes and BMI ≥27 kg/m2
Benefit:Risk profile of dapagliflozin 5 mg in the DEPICT-1 and -2 trials in Individuals with type 1 diabetes and BMI ≥27 kg/m2. Iqbal, N., et al. (2020)
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Date of preparation: December 2023