Dr Khan’s Publications
Dr Ashfaq Khan’s research spans HPV biology, biomarkers for cervical pre‑cancer, colposcopy practice and clinical applications that improve cervical‑screening pathways. He has published original research, reviews and clinical case reports in peer‑reviewed journals and is co‑author/editor of a specialist textbook on cervical and lower genital tract precancer.
Book (co‑authored/edited)
Cervical and Lower Genital Tract Pre‑cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment — Wiley‑Blackwell (2014).
A comprehensive textbook covering evidence‑based diagnosis, colposcopic assessment and management of pre‑cancerous lesions of the cervix and lower genital tract (co‑authored/edited with Professor Albert Singer).
Selected Peer‑reviewed Articles
- “The cellular transcription factor Brn‑3a and the smoking‑related substance nicotine interact to regulate the activity of the HPV URR in the cervix.” — Oncogene.
(Laboratory/translation work examining Brn‑3a and nicotine interaction with HPV regulatory regions.) - “The HPV cellular trans‑activator Brn‑3a Can be used to Predict Cervical Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Carcinoma Pre‑cancer Lesions in the Development and Developing Worlds.” — Oncogene.
(Study on Brn‑3a as a potential predictive biomarker for glandular and squamous pre‑cancer.) - “The Benefit of Human Papillomavirus Testing in Predicting Cervical Cancer.” — European Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
(Clinical research/review on the role of HPV testing within screening strategies.) - “Biomarkers in Cervical Pre‑Cancer Management: The New Frontiers.” — Future Oncology.
(Review of emerging biomarkers and their clinical potential in colposcopy and screening.) - “The Role of HPV Testing in the Screening and Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer.” — Asia Pacific Journal of Oncology & Hematology.
(Discussion of HPV testing utility and implementation issues in screening practice.)
Clinical reports, reviews and case reports
- “Smoking and multicentric vulval intraepithelial neoplasia.” — The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- “Parasitic dermoid cyst managed laparoscopically in a 29‑year‑old woman.” — JMed Case Reports.
- “HPV Vaccine: A Screening Challenge.” — Journal for GPs Pulse.
- “HR‑HPV DNA to difference between cervical pemphigus and CIN: a case report.” — Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- “Cervical screening and colposcopy.” — MIMS (August).
- “Is cervical pessary an answer to preterm delivery?” — Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Conference abstracts, invited lectures & proceedings (selection)
Dr Khan’s conference work includes multiple abstracts and invited presentations at national and international meetings, often reporting on biomarkers, colposcopy technique, and translational research in cervical pre‑cancer. Selected examples (presented or invited):
- Presentations on biomarkers and epigenetic markers at FIGO Congress (Cape Town) and EFC meetings.
- Colposcopy masterclasses and specialist workshops in Europe, the Middle East and Asia (including EuroGIN, AOGIN and regional gynaecological oncology meetings).
(Full list of conference abstracts and invited talks available on request.)
Notes on access and citation
- The items above are representative highlights drawn from Dr Khan’s published and presented work. Full bibliographic citations (with co‑authors, journal volume/pages and DOIs) can be provided on request.
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