Workplace Physical Activity Barriers and Facilitators: A Qualitative Study Based on Employees Physical Activity Levels

Innovative Microencapsulation of Polymyxin B for Enhanced Antimicrobial Efficacy via Coated Spray Drying
Yousfan, Amal, Al Khatib, Arwa Omar, Salman, Afrah M. H., Abu Elella, Mahmoud H., Barrett, Glyn, Michael, Nicholas, Zariwala, M. and Al-Obaidi, H. 2024. Innovative Microencapsulation of Polymyxin B for Enhanced Antimicrobial Efficacy via Coated Spray Drying. Molecular Pharmaceutics. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.4c00594

Formulated Palmitoylethanolamide Supplementation Improves Parameters of Cognitive Function and BDNF Levels in Young, Healthy Adults: A Randomised Cross-Over Trial
Kim, N., Parolin, B., Renshaw, D., Deb, S. and Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez 2024. Formulated Palmitoylethanolamide Supplementation Improves Parameters of Cognitive Function and BDNF Levels in Young, Healthy Adults: A Randomised Cross-Over Trial. Nutrients. 16 (4), p. 489. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16040489

Dry powder formulation of azithromycin for COVID-19 therapeutics
Chan, S.H.Y., Sheikh, K., Zariwala, M. and Somavarapu, S. 2023. Dry powder formulation of azithromycin for COVID-19 therapeutics. Journal of Microencapsulation. 40 (4), pp. 217-232. https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2023.2175924

Curcumin and N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Alone or Combined with Deferoxamine Target the Mitochondria and Protect against Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in a Co-Culture Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Mursaleen, L., Chan, S.H.Y., Noble, B., Somavarapu, S. and Zariwala, M. 2023. Curcumin and N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Alone or Combined with Deferoxamine Target the Mitochondria and Protect against Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in a Co-Culture Model of Parkinson’s Disease. Antioxidants. 12 (1) 130. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12010130

Incentivized physical activity intervention promoting daily steps amongst university employees in the workplace through a team-based competition
Safi, A., Deb, D.S., Kelly, A., Cole, M., Walker, N. and Zariwala, M. 2023. Incentivized physical activity intervention promoting daily steps amongst university employees in the workplace through a team-based competition. Frontiers in Public Health. 11 1121936. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1121936

Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of a Thinned-Nectarine-Based Nanoformulation in a Pancreatic β-Cell Line
Elisabetta Schiano, Ettore Novellino, Marta María Gámez Fernández, Helena Tiekou Lorinczova, Gian Carlo Tenore, Fortuna Iannuzzo, Vinood B. Patel, Satyanarayana Somavarapu and Mohammed Gulrez Zariwala 2023. Antioxidant and Antidiabetic Properties of a Thinned-Nectarine-Based Nanoformulation in a Pancreatic β-Cell Line. Antioxidants. 13 (1) 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13010063

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Immunological mechanisms and current treatments.
Petagine, Lucy, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez and Patel, Vinood B 2023. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Immunological mechanisms and current treatments. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 29 (32), pp. 4831-4850. https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v29.i32.4831

Exploring the Impact of a Global Pandemic (COVID-19) on Factors Impacting the Resilience of Top-Tier London Hockey Players
Sharland, Philippa Boag, Haroun, J. and Safi, A. 2023. Exploring the Impact of a Global Pandemic (COVID-19) on Factors Impacting the Resilience of Top-Tier London Hockey Players. Journal of Sports Medicine. 2023 5346846. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5346846

Factors Influencing Saudi Youth Physical Activity Participation: A Qualitative Study Based on the Social Ecological Model
Al-Nuaim, A. and Safi, A. 2023. Factors Influencing Saudi Youth Physical Activity Participation: A Qualitative Study Based on the Social Ecological Model. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (10) 5785. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20105785

Dry Powder Formulation of Azithromycin for COVID-19 Therapeutics
Chan, Stefanie Ho Yi, Sheikh, Khalid, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez and Somavarapu, Satyanarayana 2023. Dry Powder Formulation of Azithromycin for COVID-19 Therapeutics. Journal of Microencapsulation. 40 (4), pp. 217-232. https://doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2023.2175924

A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Physical Activity Levels of Afghans and Other South Asian Youth in the UK
Safi, A., Khawaja, I., Collins, P. and Myers, T. 2023. A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Physical Activity Levels of Afghans and Other South Asian Youth in the UK. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (2), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021087

Curcumin and N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Alone or Combined with Deferoxamine Target the Mitochondria and Protect against Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in a Co-Culture Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Mursaleen, L., Chan, S., Noble, B., Somavarapu, S. and Zariwala, M. 2023. Curcumin and N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Alone or Combined with Deferoxamine Target the Mitochondria and Protect against Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in a Co-Culture Model of Parkinson’s Disease. Antioxidants. 12 (1) 130. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12010130

An exploration into the impact that shift work has on the nutritional behaviours of UK police officers
Allen, K., Safi, A. and Deb, S. 2023. An exploration into the impact that shift work has on the nutritional behaviours of UK police officers. British Journal of Nutrition. 130 (2), pp. 284-293. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007114522002999

The Correlation of Built Environment on Hypertension, and Weight Status amongst Adolescence in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Nuaim, A. and Safi, A. 2022. The Correlation of Built Environment on Hypertension, and Weight Status amongst Adolescence in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (24) 16763. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192416763

The Correlation of Built Environment on Hypertension, and Weight Status amongst Adolescence in Saudi Arabia
Al-Nuaim, A. and Safi, A. 2022. The Correlation of Built Environment on Hypertension, and Weight Status amongst Adolescence in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 16763. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192416763(

Antifungal nanosuspensions with surfactants and silver for the treatment of onychomycosis.
Al-Obaidi, Hisham, Petraityte, Ieva, Hibbard, Thomas, Majumder, Mridul, Kalgudi, Rachith and Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez 2022. Antifungal nanosuspensions with surfactants and silver for the treatment of onychomycosis. European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V. 179, pp. 194-205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpb.2022.09.004

The Impact of Environment on Physical Activity Levels and Obesity among Saudi Arabia Youth: Comparison of Urban; Rural Farm and Rural Desert Geographical Locations
Al-Nuaim, A. and Safi, A. 2022. The Impact of Environment on Physical Activity Levels and Obesity among Saudi Arabia Youth: Comparison of Urban; Rural Farm and Rural Desert Geographical Locations. Physical Activity and Health. 6 (1), pp. 86-95. https://doi.org/10.5334/paah.188

The impact of workplace physical activity & Sedentary behaviour interventions on employees’ health, wellbeing, and behaviour change
Safi, A. 2022. The impact of workplace physical activity & Sedentary behaviour interventions on employees’ health, wellbeing, and behaviour change. School of Life Sciences Seminar: Translating Research: From Bench to Public Health. University of Westminster, London 06 Apr 2022

BBC Pashto: Dr Ayaz Safi for BBC Pashto on health and nutrition during Ramadan
Safi, A. 2022. BBC Pashto: Dr Ayaz Safi for BBC Pashto on health and nutrition during Ramadan.

Co-Administration of Iron and Bioavailable Curcumin Reduces Levels of Systemic Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in a Placebo-Controlled Randomised Study
Tiekou Lorinczova, H., Begum, G., Temouri, L., Renshaw, D. and Zariwala, M. 2022. Co-Administration of Iron and Bioavailable Curcumin Reduces Levels of Systemic Markers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in a Placebo-Controlled Randomised Study. Nutrients. 14 (3) 712. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14030712

A Comparison of Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle of University Employees through ActiGraph and IPAQ-LF
Safi, A., Cole, M., Kelly, A., Deb, S. and Walker, N. 2022. A Comparison of Physical Activity and Sedentary Lifestyle of University Employees through ActiGraph and IPAQ-LF. Physical Activity and Health. 6 (1), pp. 5-15. https://doi.org/10.5334/paah.163

Excessive Iron Induces Oxidative Stress Promoting Cellular Perturbations and Insulin Secretory Dysfunction in MIN6 Beta Cells.
Blesia, V., Patel, V.B., Al-Obaidi, H., Renshaw, D. and Zariwala, M. 2021. Excessive Iron Induces Oxidative Stress Promoting Cellular Perturbations and Insulin Secretory Dysfunction in MIN6 Beta Cells. Cells. 10 (5) 1141. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10051141

The impact of workplace physical activity interventions on university employees health, wellbeing and behaviour change
Safi, A. 2021. The impact of workplace physical activity interventions on university employees health, wellbeing and behaviour change. PhD thesis Birmingham City University Sport and Exercise Science - Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > Centre for Life and Sport Sciences (C-LASS)

TOLOnews: Dr Ayaz Safi for TOLOnews about the public health crisis in Afghanistan and potential solutions
Safi, A. 2021. TOLOnews: Dr Ayaz Safi for TOLOnews about the public health crisis in Afghanistan and potential solutions.

Barriers to Physical Activity: A Comparison of Afghans Living in the UK and Afghanistan
Safi, A. and Myers, T. 2021. Barriers to Physical Activity: A Comparison of Afghans Living in the UK and Afghanistan. Advances in Physical Education. 11 (1), pp. 103-107. https://doi.org/10.4236/ape.2021.111008

Alcoholic liver disease: Current insights into cellular mechanisms
Petagine, Lucy, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez and Patel, V. 2021. Alcoholic liver disease: Current insights into cellular mechanisms. World Journal of Biological Chemistry. 12 (5), pp. 87-103. https://doi.org/10.4331/wjbc.v12.i5.87

Comparative Assessment of the Acute Effects of Whey, Rice and Potato Protein Isolate Intake on Markers of Glycaemic Regulation and Appetite in Healthy Males Using a Randomised Study Design
Tiekou Lorinczova, Helena, Deb, Sanjoy, Begum, G., Renshaw, Derek and Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez 2021. Comparative Assessment of the Acute Effects of Whey, Rice and Potato Protein Isolate Intake on Markers of Glycaemic Regulation and Appetite in Healthy Males Using a Randomised Study Design. Nutrients. 13 (7). https://doi.org/nu13072157

Acute Administration of Bioavailable Curcumin Alongside Ferrous Sulphate Supplements Does Not Impair Iron Absorption in Healthy Adults in a Randomised Trial.
Tiekou Lorinczova, H., Begum, G., Renshaw, D. and Zariwala, M. 2021. Acute Administration of Bioavailable Curcumin Alongside Ferrous Sulphate Supplements Does Not Impair Iron Absorption in Healthy Adults in a Randomised Trial. Nutrients. 13 (7) 2300. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu13072300

The Assessment of Daily Energy Expenditure of Commercial Saturation Divers Using Doubly Labelled Water
Deb, S., Dolan, Eimear, Hambly, Catherine, Speakman, John R., Eftedal, Olav, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez and Eftedal, Ingrid 2021. The Assessment of Daily Energy Expenditure of Commercial Saturation Divers Using Doubly Labelled Water. Frontiers in Physiology. 12 687605. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.687605

Micellar Nanocarriers of Hydroxytyrosol Are Protective against Parkinson’s Related Oxidative Stress in an In Vitro hCMEC/D3-SH-SY5Y Co-Culture System
Mursaleen, L., Noble, B., Somavarapu, Satyanarayana and Zariwala, M. 2021. Micellar Nanocarriers of Hydroxytyrosol Are Protective against Parkinson’s Related Oxidative Stress in an In Vitro hCMEC/D3-SH-SY5Y Co-Culture System. Antioxidants. 10 (6) e887. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10060887

Mouth Rinsing With a Pink Non-caloric, Artificially-Sweetened Solution Improves Self-Paced Running Performance and Feelings of Pleasure in Habitually Active Individuals
Brown, Daniel R., Cappozzo, Francesca, De Roeck, Dakota, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez and Deb, S. 2021. Mouth Rinsing With a Pink Non-caloric, Artificially-Sweetened Solution Improves Self-Paced Running Performance and Feelings of Pleasure in Habitually Active Individuals. Frontiers in Nutrition. 8, p. 678105. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.678105

An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees
Safi, A., Cole. M., Kelly. A. and Walker. N. 2021. An Evaluation of Physical Activity Levels amongst University Employees. Advances in Physical Education. 11 (2), pp. 158-171. https://doi.org/10.4236/ape.2021.112012

N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Protect against Oxidative Stress in a Cellular Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Mursaleen, L., Noble, B., Chan, S.H.Y., Somavarapu, S. and Zariwala, M. 2020. N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Protect against Oxidative Stress in a Cellular Model of Parkinson’s Disease. Antioxidants. 9 (7) 600. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox9070600

Blog: Making the most of Ramadan during the COVID-19 pandemic
Safi, A. 2020. Blog: Making the most of Ramadan during the COVID-19 pandemic. Birmingham City University.

Deferoxamine and Curcumin Loaded Nanocarriers Protect Against Rotenone-Induced Neurotoxicity
Mursaleen, L., Somavarapu, S. and Zariwala, M. 2020. Deferoxamine and Curcumin Loaded Nanocarriers Protect Against Rotenone-Induced Neurotoxicity. Journal of Parkinson's Disease. 10 (1), pp. 99-111. https://doi.org/10.3233/JPD-191754

Fabrication of Biopolymer Based Nanoparticles for the Entrapment of Chromium and Iron Supplements
Patel, N., Zariwala, M. and Al-Obaidi, H. 2020. Fabrication of Biopolymer Based Nanoparticles for the Entrapment of Chromium and Iron Supplements. Processes. 8, p. 707. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr8060707

N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Protect against Oxidative Stress in a Cellular Model of Parkinson's Disease
Mursaleen, Leah, Noble, Brendon, Chan, S., Somavarapu, Satyanarayana and Zariwala, M. 2020. N-Acetylcysteine Nanocarriers Protect against Oxidative Stress in a Cellular Model of Parkinson's Disease. Antioxidants. 9 (7), p. 600. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox9070600

Co-Administration of Iron and a Bioavailable Curcumin Supplement Increases Serum BDNF Levels in Healthy Adults
Lorinczova, H., Fitzsimons, O., Mursaleen, L., Renshaw, D., Begum, G. and Zariwala, M. 2020. Co-Administration of Iron and a Bioavailable Curcumin Supplement Increases Serum BDNF Levels in Healthy Adults. Antioxidants. 9 (8) 645. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox9080645

Generation of High Dose Inhalable Effervescent Dispersions against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms
Mohammed, Aram, Zurek, Jakub, Madueke, Somto, Al-Kassimy, Hareir, Yaqoob, Muhammad, Houacine, Chahinez, Ferraz, Amina, Kalgudi, Rachith, Zariwala, Mohammed Gulrez, Hawkins, Nicholas and Al-Obaidi, H. 2020. Generation of High Dose Inhalable Effervescent Dispersions against Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms. Pharmaceutical Research. 37 (8), p. 150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-020-02878-w

A comparison of two widely used physical activity monitoring methods to determine physical activity rates of University employees
Safi, A., Cole, M. and Walker, N. 2019. A comparison of two widely used physical activity monitoring methods to determine physical activity rates of University employees. Public Health Institution Conference. Liverpool John Moore University 04 Jul 2018

The importance of engaging in regular physical activity on health and wellbeing
Safi, A. 2019. The importance of engaging in regular physical activity on health and wellbeing. RESFEST Annual Conference. Birmingham City University 03 Jul 2019

Physical activity, health and well-being interventions in the university workplace
Safi, A. 2019. Physical activity, health and well-being interventions in the university workplace. 14th Annual Health Conference. Birmingham City University, UK 02 Jul 2019

Promoting Physical Activity Amongst University Employees
Safi, A., Kelly, A.L., Cole, M. and Walker, N. 2019. Promoting Physical Activity Amongst University Employees. British Psychological Society (BPS) 2019 Annual Conference. Voco St. John’s Solihull, UK 02 - 03 Dec 2019

An evaluation of physical activity levels amongst university employees
Safi, A., Cole, M., Walker, N. and Kelly, A.L. 2019. An evaluation of physical activity levels amongst university employees. British Association Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) 2019 Annual Conference. King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK 19 - 20 Nov 2019

The researcher on a mission to get staff exercising in the office
Safi, A. 2019. The researcher on a mission to get staff exercising in the office. Birmingham City University Press Office.

Blog post: Ramadan: Fitness Survival Guide
Safi, A. 2019. Blog post: Ramadan: Fitness Survival Guide. Birmingham City University.

How to fast responsibly during the Muslim holy month
Safi, A. 2019. How to fast responsibly during the Muslim holy month. The Independent.

The Conversation: Ramadan: four tips to help you eat right and stay healthy
Safi, A. 2019. The Conversation: Ramadan: four tips to help you eat right and stay healthy. The Conversation.

Griseofulvin solvate solid dispersions with synergistic effect against fungal biofilms
Al-Obaidi, H., Kowalczyk, R.M., Kalgudi, R. and Zariwala, M. 2019. Griseofulvin solvate solid dispersions with synergistic effect against fungal biofilms. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 184 110540. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfb.2019.110540

Excessive iron accumulation induces beta cell cellular oxidative stress and insulin secretory dysfunction in MIN6 cells
Blesia, V., Patel, V., Al‐Obaidi, H. and Zariwala, M. 2019. Excessive iron accumulation induces beta cell cellular oxidative stress and insulin secretory dysfunction in MIN6 cells. Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2019. Liverpool 06 - 08 Mar 2019 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.2_13883

The Impact of Physical Activity intervention on university employees’ behaviour change, health and well-being
Safi, A., Cole, M. and Walker, N. 2018. The Impact of Physical Activity intervention on university employees’ behaviour change, health and well-being. BASES Division of Physical Activity for Health Divisional Day Conference. Coventry University, UK 08 Feb 2018

Do University employees meet the physical activity guidelines’ (within or outside the workplace)?
Safi, A., Cole, M. and Walker, N. 2018. Do University employees meet the physical activity guidelines’ (within or outside the workplace)? Population Health and Prevention Conference by Public Health England. Leeds, UK 07 Mar 2018

How to eat right and keep well during Ramadan
Al-Kateb, H., Cole, M. and Safi, A. 2018. How to eat right and keep well during Ramadan. Al Jazeera.

Researchers give tips for a healthy Ramadan
Safi, A. 2018. Researchers give tips for a healthy Ramadan. The Press Reader.

Eating right and keeping well during Ramadan
Al-Kateb, H., Cole, M. and Safi, A. 2018. Eating right and keeping well during Ramadan. Times of Oman.

How to stay healthy while fasting during festival
Safi, A. and Badiani, Y. 2018. How to stay healthy while fasting during festival. The Independent.

Eating right and keeping well during Ramadan
Al-Kateb, H., Cole, M. and Safi, A. 2018. Eating right and keeping well during Ramadan. HealthToday. HT, pp. 14-17.

Fabrication of inhaled hybrid silver/ciprofloxacin nanoparticles with synergetic effect against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Al-Obaidi, H., Kalgudi, R. and Zariwala, M. 2018. Fabrication of inhaled hybrid silver/ciprofloxacin nanoparticles with synergetic effect against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. 127 (27), pp. 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.04.006

Hydrophobically modified chitosan nanoliposomes for intestinal drug delivery
Zariwala, M., Bendre, H., Markiv, A., Farnaud, S., Renshaw, D., Taylor, K.M.G. and Somavarapu, S. 2018. Hydrophobically modified chitosan nanoliposomes for intestinal drug delivery. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 13, pp. 5837-5848. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S166901

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine improves glucose homeostasis in vivo by promoting insulin secretion and maintaining functional β-cell mass
Liu, B., Moulton, C.D., Ruz‐Maldonaldo, I., Zariwala, M., Ismail, K., Jones, P.M. and Persaud, S.J. 2018. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine improves glucose homeostasis in vivo by promoting insulin secretion and maintaining functional β-cell mass. Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2018. ExCeL, London 14 - 16 Mar 2018 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.9_13570

The importance of exercise psychology in professional cricket
Safi, A. 2017. The importance of exercise psychology in professional cricket. BBC Pashto.

A novel in vitro model of simulated twice a day iron supplementation for assessment of iron uptake and cellular damage
Apostolova, P., Blesia, C., Tossou, C., Renshaw, D., Farnaud, S., Evans, R. and Zariwala, M. 2017. A novel in vitro model of simulated twice a day iron supplementation for assessment of iron uptake and cellular damage. 7th Meeting of the International Bioiron Society. Los Angeles 07 - 11 May 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.24812

Natural vegetarian origin protein polysaccharide nano sized carriers for food and nutrition applications
Zariwala, M. 2017. Natural vegetarian origin protein polysaccharide nano sized carriers for food and nutrition applications. Vitafoods 2017. Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland 09 - 11 May 2017

Novel nanotechnology approaches to improve human nutrition and health
Zariwala, M. 2017. Novel nanotechnology approaches to improve human nutrition and health. STEM for Britain. London, UK Feb - Mar 2017

A novel natural origin biopolymer based iron nano-delivery system resistant to nutritional inhibitors
Zariwala, M. 2017. A novel natural origin biopolymer based iron nano-delivery system resistant to nutritional inhibitors. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2017. Muenster, Germany 25 - 26 Jun 2017

Assessment of iron absorption and cellular oxidative damage utilising a novel in vitro model of twice a day iron supplementation
Zariwala, M. 2017. Assessment of iron absorption and cellular oxidative damage utilising a novel in vitro model of twice a day iron supplementation. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2017. Muenster, Germany 25 - 26 Jun 2017

Novel nano-encapsulated antioxidant botanicals to counteract ferrous iron supplement mediated intestinal oxidative damage
Zariwala, M. 2017. Novel nano-encapsulated antioxidant botanicals to counteract ferrous iron supplement mediated intestinal oxidative damage. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2017. Muenster, Germany 25 - 26 Jun 2017

Fair assessment to enhance students’ learning: a beginner’s guide
Zariwala, M. 2017. Fair assessment to enhance students’ learning: a beginner’s guide. HEA Annual Conference 2017: Generation TEF: Teaching in the spotlight. Manchester, UK 04 - 06 Jul 2017

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine improves glucose homeostasis by promoting insulin secretion and maintaining functional β-cell mass
Liu, B., Ruz-Maldonado, I., Zariwala, M., Huang, G.C., Zhao, M., Jones, P.M. and Persaud, S.J. 2017. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine improves glucose homeostasis by promoting insulin secretion and maintaining functional β-cell mass. European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Lisbon, Portugal Sep - Oct 2017 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-017-4350-z

Study on the pulmonary delivery system of apigenin loaded albumin nanocarriers with antioxidant activity
Papay, Z.E., Kosa, A., Boddi, B., Merchant, Z., Saleem, I.Y., Zariwala, M., Klebovich, I., Somavarapu, S. and Antal, I. 2017. Study on the pulmonary delivery system of apigenin loaded albumin nanocarriers with antioxidant activity. Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery. 30 (4), pp. 274-288. https://doi.org/10.1089/jamp.2016.1316

Physical activity location and intensity across the school year: a mixed methods study
Khawaja, I., Collins, P., Woodfield, L., Nevill, A. and Safi, A. 2016. Physical activity location and intensity across the school year: a mixed methods study. International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference 2016. Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa 08 - 11 Jun 2016

The use of technology in measuring children’s physical activity
Khawaja, I., Collins, P., Woodfield, L., Nevill, A. and Safi, A. 2016. The use of technology in measuring children’s physical activity. Newman University’s Festival of Doctoral Research. Newman University, Birmingham, UK 07 Jul 2016

Gender differences in physical activity behaviour according to location
Khawaja, I., Collins, P., Woodfield, L., Nevill, A. and Safi, A. 2016. Gender differences in physical activity behaviour according to location. British Heart Foundation Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health across the Lifespan Conference. Coventry University, Coventry, UK 06 Oct 2016

The psychological reasons for losing the winning game of cricket
Safi, A. 2016. The psychological reasons for losing the winning game of cricket. BBC Pashto.

The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine promotes insulin secretion and maintains functional β-cell mass
Liu, B., O'Donnell, C., Wong, C., Zariwala, M., Huang, G.C., Jones, P.M. and Persaud, S.J. 2016. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine promotes insulin secretion and maintains functional β-cell mass. Diabetes UK Professional Conference . SECC, Glasgow, United Kingdom 02 - 04 Mar 2016 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1111/dme.8_13047

Comparative study of the bioavailability of different iron supplements to bacteria
Renshaw, D., Zariwala, M. and Farnaud, S. 2016. Comparative study of the bioavailability of different iron supplements to bacteria. European Iron Club. Innsbruck, Austria 07 - 10 Apr 2016

Fabrication and characterisation of novel protein-polysaccharide biopolymer based nanoparticles for iron delivery
Al-Obaidi, H., Patel, N., Ghafarzada, R., Malik, R., Musa, S., Chandramohan, S., Apostolova, P., Farnaud, S., Renshaw, D. and Zariwala, M. 2016. Fabrication and characterisation of novel protein-polysaccharide biopolymer based nanoparticles for iron delivery. European Iron Club. Innsbruck, Austria 07 - 10 Apr 2016

Beef protein isolate: a novel bio-matrix for formulating ferrous iron for nutritional applications
Zariwala, M., Farnaud, S., Renshaw, D. and Somavarapu, S. 2016. Beef protein isolate: a novel bio-matrix for formulating ferrous iron for nutritional applications. European Iron Club Meeting. Innsbruck, Austria 07 - 10 Apr 2016

Novel potato protein-polysaccharide nano-formulations for oral nutrient delivery
Zariwala, M., Somavarapu, S., Evans, R.W., Farnaud, S. and Renshaw, D. 2016. Novel potato protein-polysaccharide nano-formulations for oral nutrient delivery. Vitafoods. Geneva, Switzerland 30 - 30 May 2016

A New Era of Pulmonary Delivery of Nano-antimicrobial Therapeutics to Treat Chronic Pulmonary Infections
Merchant, Z., Buckton, G., Taylor, K.M.G., Stapleton, P., Saleem, I.Y., Zariwala, M. and Somavarapu, S. 2016. A New Era of Pulmonary Delivery of Nano-antimicrobial Therapeutics to Treat Chronic Pulmonary Infections. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 22 (17), pp. 2577-2598. https://doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666160317142139

The measurement of physical activity behaviours of young people
Khawaja, I., Safi, A., Collins, P., Nevill, A. and Woodfield, L. 2015. The measurement of physical activity behaviours of young people. International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Conference 2015. Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland 03 - 06 Jun 2015

Comparative study of bioavailability of different iron supplements to bacteria
Dagos, D., Selvam, P., Kelly, P., Evans, R., Zariwala, M., Renshaw, D. and Farnaud, S. 2015. Comparative study of bioavailability of different iron supplements to bacteria. 6th Meeting of the International Bioiron Society. Hangzhou, China 06 - 10 Sep 2015 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.24277

A preliminary study of the link between iron increase in dopaminergic cells and Parkinson's disease
Mehta, K., Ahmed, B., Zariwala, M., Evans, R. and Farnaud, S. 2015. A preliminary study of the link between iron increase in dopaminergic cells and Parkinson's disease. 6th Meeting of the International Bioiron Society. Hangzhou, China 06 - 10 Sep 2015 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.24277

What could insulin teach us about hepcidin? A comparative study between the iron hormone hepcidin and insulin
Mehta, K., Zariwala, M., Renshaw, D. and Farnaud, S. 2015. What could insulin teach us about hepcidin? A comparative study between the iron hormone hepcidin and insulin. 6th Meeting of the International Bioiron Society. Hangzhou, China 06 - 10 Sep 2015 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.24277

Novel beta-casein nanocarriers for oral iron delivery
Zariwala, M., Somavarapu, S., Evans, R., Farnaud, S. and Renshaw, D. 2015. Novel beta-casein nanocarriers for oral iron delivery. 6th Meeting of the International Bioiron Society. Hangzhou, China 06 - 10 Sep 2015 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.24277

Platform delivery technologies for nutraceutical applications
Zariwala, M., Somavarapu, S., Evans, R.W., Farnaud, S. and Renshaw, D. 2015. Platform delivery technologies for nutraceutical applications. Vitafoods . Geneva, Switzerland 05 - 07 May 2015

Novel whey protein isolate nanocarriers for oral micronutrient delivery
Farnaud, S., Renshaw, D., Somavarapu, S. and Zariwala, M. 2015. Novel whey protein isolate nanocarriers for oral micronutrient delivery. 9th NIZO Dairy Conference Milk Protein Functionality . Papendal, Netherlands 30 Sep - 02 Oct 2015

Drug Delivery Approaches for Apigenin: A Review
Papay, Z.E., Balogh, E., Zariwala, M., Somavarapu, S. and Antal, I. 2015. Drug Delivery Approaches for Apigenin: A Review. in: Stacks, N.M. (ed.) Apigenin and Naringenin: Natural Sources, Pharmacology and Role in Cancer Prevention New York, USA Nova Science Publishers. pp. 1-20

Formulation and characterization of curcumin loaded DQAsomes for pulmonary delivery
Zupancic, S., Kocbek, P., Kristl, J., Zariwala, M., Renshaw, D., Gul, M.O., Elsaid, Z., Taylor, K.M.G. and Somavarapu, S. 2014. Formulation and characterization of curcumin loaded DQAsomes for pulmonary delivery. 10th International Conference and Workshop on Biological Barriers. Saarbrücken 16 - 21 Feb 2014

Serum ferritin levels are correlated with total adiposity, but not BMI in obese males
Zariwala, M., Kosicka, A., MacKenzie, R. and Renshaw, D. 2014. Serum ferritin levels are correlated with total adiposity, but not BMI in obese males. Society for Endocrinology BES 2014. Liverpool, UK 24 - 27 Mar 2014 BioScientifica Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.34.P255

A human cell model of Parkinson’s disease confirms iron accumulation in dopaminergic neurons following 6-OHDOPA treatment
Zariwala, M. and Farnaud, S. 2014. A human cell model of Parkinson’s disease confirms iron accumulation in dopaminergic neurons following 6-OHDOPA treatment. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2014. Verona, Italy 11 - 14 Sep 2014

Fabrication and characterization of novel hydrophobically modified chitosan nanoliposomes for oral iron delivery
Zariwala, M., Bendre, H., Markiv, A., Farnaud, S., Somavarapu, S. and Renshaw, D. 2014. Fabrication and characterization of novel hydrophobically modified chitosan nanoliposomes for oral iron delivery. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2014. Verona, Italy 11 - 14 Sep 2014

Design and Development of Novel Mitochondrial Targeted
Zupančič, Š., Kocbek, P., Zariwala, M., Renshaw, D., Gul, M.O., Elsaid, Z., Taylor, K.M.G. and Somavarapu, S. 2014. Design and Development of Novel Mitochondrial Targeted. Molecular Pharmaceutics. 11 (7), pp. 2334-2345. https://doi.org/10.1021/mp500003q

Macronutrient regulation of PYY and DPPIV in human intestinal epithelial cells
Zariwala, M., Kosicka, A. and Renshaw, D. 2013. Macronutrient regulation of PYY and DPPIV in human intestinal epithelial cells. ENDO 2013: The Endocrine Society’s 95th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, USA 15 - 18 Jun 2013

Preparation and Characterisation of Solid Lipid Particles for Oral Iron Delivery
Zariwala, M., Farnaud, S., Somavarapu, S. and Renshaw, D. 2013. Preparation and Characterisation of Solid Lipid Particles for Oral Iron Delivery. Fifth Congress of the International BioIron Society (IBIS), Biennial World Meeting. University College London 14 - 18 Apr 2013 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.23453

Hepcidin transcription and peptide secretion are governed by different regulatory mechanisms
Mehta, K., Patel, V., Busbridge, M., Renshaw, D., Zariwala, M., Evans, R. and Farnaud, S. 2013. Hepcidin transcription and peptide secretion are governed by different regulatory mechanisms. Fifth Congress of the International BioIron Society (IBIS), Biennial World Meeting. University College London 14 - 18 Apr 2013 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajh.23453

Comparison Study of Oral Iron Preparations Using a Human Intestinal Model
Zariwala, M., Somavarapu, S., Farnaud, S. and Renshaw, D. 2013. Comparison Study of Oral Iron Preparations Using a Human Intestinal Model. Scientia Pharmaceutica. 81 (4), pp. 1123-1139. https://doi.org/10.3797/scipharm.1304-03

Attenuation of plasma annexin A1 in human obesity
Kosicka, A., Cunliffe, AD., MacKenzie, R., Zariwala, M., Perretti, M., Flower, R.J. and Renshaw, D. 2013. Attenuation of plasma annexin A1 in human obesity. FASEB Journal. 27 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.12-213728

Increased transferrin-bound iron uptake in HepG2 cells is followed by an increase in expression of the iron hormone hepcidin pre-and post-translationally
Mehta, K., Patel, V., Busbridge Mark, Renshaw, D., Zariwala, M., Evans, R. and Farnaud, S. 2012. Increased transferrin-bound iron uptake in HepG2 cells is followed by an increase in expression of the iron hormone hepcidin pre-and post-translationally. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2012. Rennes, France 29 - 31 Aug 2012

Comparison of iron absorption from iron supplement preparations using an in vitro Caco-2 model
Zariwala, M., Farnaud, S. and Renshaw, D. 2012. Comparison of iron absorption from iron supplement preparations using an in vitro Caco-2 model. European Iron Club Annual Meeting 2012. Rennes, France 29 - 31 Aug 2012

DPPIV and macronutrients regulate the expression of PYY3–36 in human gut epithelial cells
Kosicka, A., Renshaw, D. and Zariwala, M. 2012. DPPIV and macronutrients regulate the expression of PYY3–36 in human gut epithelial cells. Society for Endocrinology BES 2012. Harrogate, UK Mar - Apr 2012 BioScientifica Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.1530/endoabs.31.P197

Ac 2-26, an annexin A1-derived peptide, reduces inflammation in human SGBS adipocytes after hypoxia treatment
Kosicka-Knox, A., Cunliffe, A., Mackenzie, R., Zariwala, M. and Renshaw, D. 2012. Ac 2-26, an annexin A1-derived peptide, reduces inflammation in human SGBS adipocytes after hypoxia treatment. 15th International & 14th European Congress of Endocrinology. Florence, Italy 05 - 09 May 2012 BioScientifica Ltd..

Annexin A1, an anti-inflammatory regulator, is expressed in human adipocytes
Kosicka-Knox, A., Cunliffe, A., Mackenzie, R., Zariwala, M. and Renshaw, D. 2012. Annexin A1, an anti-inflammatory regulator, is expressed in human adipocytes. Society for Endocrinology BES 2012. Harrogate, UK Mar - Apr 2012

Adipocyte pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 expression is associated with augmented PPARγ upregulation in early-life programming of later obesity
Holness, M.J., Zariwala, M., Walker, C.G. and Sugden, M.C. 2012. Adipocyte pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 expression is associated with augmented PPARγ upregulation in early-life programming of later obesity. FEBS Open Bio. 2, pp. 32-36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fob.2012.02.003

Changes in adipocyte circadian clock function via SRT1 and AMPK in programmed obesity
Caton, P.W., Zariwala, M., Holness, M.J. and Sugden, M.C. 2010. Changes in adipocyte circadian clock function via SRT1 and AMPK in programmed obesity. Diabetic Medicine. 27 (S1), pp. 1-36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02935.x

PPARalpha deficiency impacts the regulation ofadipocyte leptin synthesis and secretion
Holness, M.J., Zariwala, M., Walker, C.G. and Sugden, M.C. 2009. PPARalpha deficiency impacts the regulation ofadipocyte leptin synthesis and secretion. Diabetic Medicine. 26 (S1), pp. 37-38. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02662.x

The molecular regulation of adipose-tissue gene expression by an early life intervention
Sugden, M.C., Zariwala, M., Nooristani, S. and Holness, M.J. 2009. The molecular regulation of adipose-tissue gene expression by an early life intervention. Diabetic Medicine. 26 (S1), pp. 37-38. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02662.x

PPARs and the orchestration of metabolic fuel selection
Sugden, M.C., Zariwala, M.G. and Holness, M.J. 2009. PPARs and the orchestration of metabolic fuel selection. Pharmacological Research. 60 (3), p. 141–150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phrs.2009.03.014

Prolactin in culture leads to a shift in stimulatory threshold but does not augment the K-ATP channel independent pathway for glucose-stimulated insulin secretion
Zariwala, M., Holness, M.J., Turner, M.D. and Sugden, M.C. 2007. Prolactin in culture leads to a shift in stimulatory threshold but does not augment the K-ATP channel independent pathway for glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. Diabetic Medicine. 24 (S1), p. 33. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2007.02126.x

Enhancement of immune response of HBsAg loaded poly(L-lactic acid) microspheres against Hepatitis B through incorporation of alum and chitosan
Pandit, S., Cevher, E, Zariwala, M., Somavarapu, S. and Alpar, H.O. 2007. Enhancement of immune response of HBsAg loaded poly(L-lactic acid) microspheres against Hepatitis B through incorporation of alum and chitosan. Journal of Microencapsulation. 24 (6), p. 539–552. https://doi.org/10.1080/02652040701443700

Diet, obesity and diabetes: a current update
Walker, C.G., Zariwala, M.G., Holness, M.J. and Sugden, M.C. 2007. Diet, obesity and diabetes: a current update. Clinical Science. 112 (2), pp. 93-111. https://doi.org/10.1042/CS20060150

Early protein restriction attenuates effects of increased age to suppress the response of adipose-tissue LPL activity to feeding
Zariwala, M., Holness, M.J. and Sugden, M.C. 2006. Early protein restriction attenuates effects of increased age to suppress the response of adipose-tissue LPL activity to feeding. Diabetic Medicine. 23 (S2), pp. 31-138. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1466-5468.2006.01875.x