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Mohammad Nazir Hossain Ph.D

Address: 277, South Kafrul, Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka-1206 Phone: 01713068205

Email: polash0306@gmail.com

PRESENT POSITION

Associate Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (from May 2019, Till date)

EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Biology, Yokohama City University, Japan, 2006

Thesis Title: Studies on the roles of hnRNPC1/C2 and GNG-11 in cellular senescence.

Master of Science, Biochemistry, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1997: (First Class)

Thesis Title: Molecular Characterization of Jute Germplasm by DNA Finger printing.

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, 1996: University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh (First Class)

H.S.C., Govt. Science College, 1993: Dhaka Board, First Division with Star Marks

S.S.C., Adamjee Cantonment College, 1991: Dhaka Board, First Division with Star Marks

WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (June 2016- April 2019)

Chairman SAC committee Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (from2016- April2019)

Key Responsibilities: To ensure and improve quality of

education with a view to produce quality graduates who will be able to compete globally.

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Convener Cultural Club, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (from January 2016- from2016- April2019)

Key Responsibilities: Arranging and conducting programs of entertainment, inviting eminent speakers to address the University and organizing other cultural activities.

Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (from May 2013- June 2016)

Visiting Professor and Researcher, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan (from November 2009- May 2013) Key Responsibilities: Research (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology etc.), Teaching

Postdoctoral Researcher Yokohama City University Japan (April 2006- March 2009) Key Responsibilities: Research (Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology etc.), Teaching etc.

Marketing Executive in Novo Nordisk (Danish Company) (June, 2002-Sept. 2002). Key Responsibilities: Making Marketing plans and executing them, managing marketing team, market analysis and branding.

Invigilator, British Council Bangladesh. (January. 2002 - May, 2002)

Key Responsibilities: Invigilate exams, instructing the students about the code and conduct of exam and preparation of report for examining bodies of United Kingdom.

Research Officer, International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B)(May. 2001 - December 2001).

Key Responsibilities: perform microbial research, collect data and prepare reports for the donor countries or agencies.

Senior Officer, Quality Assurance Department, Novartis (Bangladesh Limited) (January 2000 - December 2000).

Key Responsibilities: Assure the quality of the product, preparing SOP’s, Product validation, GMP compliance etc

SCHOLARSHIPS/

FELLOWSHIPS Research Associate, IJO (International Jute Organization), USDA (United

State, Development AID) (June 1999 - December, 1999).

Key Responsibilities: Research and data collection

Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Government of Japan: MEXT) for Ph.D in the Yokohama City University, (October 2002- March 2006)

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Scholarship, University Of Dhaka, July1994 to July1997

MEMBERSHIP OF

THE LEARNED SOCIETIES

Member, Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Member, Graduate Biochemists Association

Member, Registered Graduate, University of Dhaka

Member, JSBBA (Japan society for Bioscience Biotechnology and Agriculture.)

Member of Lions club Dhaka, Bangladesh.

RECENT REFERRED PULBICATIONS

1) Yamakami Y, Morino K, Takauji Y, Kasukabe R, Miki K, Hossain MN, Ayusawa D, Fujii M. Extract of Emblica officinalis enhances the growth of human keratinocytes in culture. J Integr Med. 2019 Mar;17(2):141-146. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 12.

2) Tasnuva Ferdous

, Prativa, Mohammad Nazir Hossain

Prevalence of self

medication practice with antibiotics among the students of some educational

institutions of Dhaka and Gazipur district Bioresearch Communications Volume 04,

Issue 02, July 2018: 555-564

3) Habibul Bari Shozib, Sultan Abu Saleh Mahmud, Rifat Bin Amin, Mohammad

Nazir Hossain, Jiban Krishna Biswas, Jagadish Timsina, Muhammad Ansar Ali and

Muhammad Ali Siddiquee. Nutraceutically Enriched Rice Based Food to Mitigate

Malnutrition in Bangladesh Nutrition Open Access Volume 13 Issue (5)p : 240-

249.

4) Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Md. Mainul Alam, Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Tanima Sharker, Tasnuva Ferdous, Farha Matin Juliana Patterns of antibiotic use among appendectomy patients in the community: a prescription-based survey in a Bangladeshi urban hospital INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD, ISSN: 2455-062 Volume - 4, Issue - 2, Feb 2018: 13-19 5) Khan Shifat-E-Raihan, Md. Aziz Hasan, Md. Mokaddem Hossain, Md. Rakibul Hassan, Farha Matin Juliana, Mohammod Johirul Islam, Md. Jahangir Alam, Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Meherun Nesha, Runa Asma and Mohammad Asaduzzaman Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) of the Commercially Available Bottled Water in Dhaka, Bangladesh Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320 – 1959.p- ISSN: 2320– 1940 Volume 6, Issue 5 Ver. IX. (Sep. -Oct .2017), PP 23-27

6) Rubiat Islam, Shaikh Md. Faysal, Md. Ruhul Amin, Farha Matin Juliana, Mohammod Johirul Islam, Md. Jahangir Alam, Mohammad Nazir Hossain

and Mohammad

Asaduzzaman Assessment of pH and Total Dissolved Substances (TDS) in the

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Commercially Available Bottled Drinking Water Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 6, Issue 5 Ver. IX. (Sep. -Oct .2017), PP 35-40

7) Md. Jahangir Alam, Sharmin Jahan Mousumi, Rasel Rana, Md. Shariful Islam, Mst. Suraiya Akter, Farha Matin Juliana, Mohammod Johirul Islam, Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Babry Fatema, Runa Asma

and Mohammad Asaduzzaman Ceftriaxone

Resistance Patterns of Uropathogens Isolated From Urinary Tract Infection Patients in Selected Areas of Dhaka City, Bangladesh IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 6, Issue 5 Ver. IX. (Sep. -Oct .2017), PP 28-34

8) Nazmul Hossain, Biswajit Das, Md. Jahangir Alam, Farha Matin Juliana, Mohammod Johirul Islam, Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Babry Fatema, Badhan Rani Day, Runa Asma, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Susceptibility Pattern of Nitrofurantoin Against Uropathogens in Selected Areas of Dhaka city, Bangladesh Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 6, Issue 5 Ver. VIII. (Sep. -Oct .2017), PP 60-65 9) Jahangir Alam, Farha Matin Juliana, Md Rahimgir, Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Babry Fatema, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Resistance Pattern of Ciprofloxacin against common Uropathogens in Selected Area of Dhaka city, Bangladesh Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 6, Issue 5 Ver. I. (Sep. -Oct .2017), PP 52-57

10)Sultan Abu Saleh Mahmud, Shaila Haque, Dayanidhi Sarker, Dai Ayusawa,

Mohammad Nazir Hossain

Disinfection of Supplied Drinking Water by Poly-

Herbal Preparation Biojournal of Science and Technology Vol.5:2017

11) Takauji Y, Kudo I, En A, Matsuo R, Hossain M, Nakabayashi K, Miki K, Fujii M ,Ayusawa D.GNG11 (G-protein γ subunit 11) suppresses cell growth with induction of reactive oxygen species and abnormal nuclear morphology in human SUSM-1 cells. Biochem Cell Biol. 2017 Apr 5. doi: 10.1139/bcb-2016-0248. [Epub ahead of print] 12) Yuki Takauji, Kensuke Miki, Juma Mita, Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Masatake Yamauchi, Mitomu Kioi, Aai Ayusawa

and Michihiko Fujii Triphala, a formulation of

traditional Ayurvedic medicine, shows protective effect against X-radiation in HeLa cells. J Biosci. 2016 Dec;41(4):569-575.

13) Yuki Takauji, Kyoko Morino, Kensuke Miki, Mohammad Hossain, Dai Ayusawa, Michihiko FujiiChyawanprash, a formulation of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, shows a protective effect on skin photoaging in hairless mice, J Integr Med. 2016 Nov;14(6):473-479. doi: 10.1016/S2095-4964(16)60272-8

14) Mohammad Nazir Hossain ,Dewan Anwarul Azim, Dai Ayusawa, Amrita Kumar

Sarkarand Tasnuva Ferdous: Evaluation of Polyherbal Formulation in the Management of Acne and Melasma, Int J Ayu Pharm Chem 2016 Vol. 5 Issue 3, 183-194

15) Tasnuva Ferdous, Amrita Kumar Sarkar, Dai Ayusawa

and Mohammad Nazir Hossain : Management of Psoriasis by Saribadyarista: A Case Study, Int J Ayu Pharm Chem 2016Vol. 5 Issue 2 , 92-103

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16) SN Talukder, Dai Ayusawa, Md. Rasel Al Mahmud, Mohammad Nazir Hossain:

D4476, a cell-permeant inhibitor of CK1, potentiates the action of

Bromodeoxyuridine in inducing senescence ( Biojournal of Science and Technology,

2014;Vol1 , Acceptance date 29/12/2014, Article no: m140006, ISSN 2410-9754)

17) Talukdar SN, Hossain MN: Phytochemical, Phytotherapeutical and Pharmacological Study of Momordica dioica (Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:806082.) 2014;2014:806082. doi: 10.1155/2014/806082. Epub 2014 Aug 12.

18) Miki K, Shimizu M, Fujii M, Takayama S, Hossain MN, Ayusawa D: 5-

bromodeoxyuridine induces transcription of repressed genes with disruption of

nucleosome positioning. (FEBS J. 2010 Nov;277(21):4539-48)

19) Miki K, Shimizu M, Fujii M, Hossain MN, Ayusawa D. 5-Bromouracil disrupts

nucleosome positioning by inducing A-form-like DNA conformation in yeast cells.

(Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2008 Apr 11;368(3):662-9.)

20) Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Risa Sakemura, Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa: G-

protein γ subunit GNG11 strongly regulates cellular senescence. (Biochemical And

Biophysical Research Communications ,Volume 351, Issue 3, Pages 645-650, Dec

2006)

21) Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Michihiko Fujii, Kensuke Miki, Morio Endoh, Dai

Ayusawa : Downregulation of hnRNP C1/C2 by siRNA sensitizes HeLa cells to

various stresses. (Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry ,Feb;296(1-2):151-7. 2007)

22) Michihiko Fuji, Kensuke Miki. Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Morio Endoh, Dai

Ayusawa :Uncoupling of longevity and paraquat resistance in mutants of the

nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. (Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry,

Vol. 69 , No. 10 pp.2015-2018, 2005)

23) Michihiko Fujii, Yoshinori Kawai, Morio Endoh, Mohammad Nazir Hossain,

Kazuhiko Nakabayashi, and Dai Ayusawa : Expression of RAB27B is up-regulated in

senescent human cells. Mechanism of Ageing and development. (Bioscience,

Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, Volume 127, Issue 7, Pages 639-642, 2006)

24) Morio Endoh, Kensuke Miki, Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Michihiko Fujii, and Dai

Ayusawa: 5-Bromodeoxyuridine Increases Transient Expression of Ectopic Genes

in Human Cells. (Bioscience, Biotechnology and Biochemistry

,Apr;71(4):Page1098-102. 2007)

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PATENTS

Patent 1. Title: Regulation of cellular senescence by G protein gamma subunit :

Patent application: 2006-64955 Inventor: Dai Ayusawa , Mohammad Nazir

Hossain Applicant: Yokohama City University

Patent 2. Title: Rejuvenation of skin cells by Ayurvedic herbs: Patent

application: 2006-329044 Inventor: Dai Ayusawa , Mohammad Nazir

Hossain RitsuoYamashita patent Applicant: B & C laboratories, Japan

Patent 3. Title: Recovery from UV damage by external agents. Patent

application: 2007-020201 Inventor: Dai Ayusawa , Mohammad Nazir

Hossain, RitsuoYamashita patent Applicant: B & C laboratories, Japan

Patent 4. Title: Recovery from Oxidative damage by external agents. Patent

application: 2007-020202 Inventor: Dai Ayusawa , Mohammad Nazir

Hossain, RitsuoYamashita patent Applicant: B & C laboratories, Japan

Patent 5. Title: Stimulation of skin cell growth by skin care cream. Patent

application: 2007-020203 Inventor: Dai Ayusawa , Mohammad Nazir

Hossain, RitsuoYamashita patent Applicant: B & C laboratories, Japan

Patent 6. Title: Induction of collagen production stimulation by ayurvedic

herbs. Patent application: 2008-028899 Inventor: Dai Ayusawa ,

Mohammad Nazir Hossain, RitsuoYamashita patent Applicant: B & C

laboratories, Japan

Patent 7. Title: Induction of collagen production stimulation by ayurvedic

herbs. Patent application: 2012-032178 Inventor: Dai Ayusawa ,

Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Kensuke Miki Applicant: Ichiban Lifetech

Solution LTD and Nankyu Efunika KK. Japan

Patent 8. Antiaging by removing waste products and toxins and activating cells

of the whole body Patent Application No. 2012-32178, Inventor: Dai

Ayusawa , Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Kensuke Miki Publication No.

(Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-165695), Registration No.

(Patent No. 5935103)

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DEVELOPED DRINKS AND

COSMETICS FOR JAPANESE MARKET

1) I-Chyaban, Category: Rejuvenation Drink, Developed for Company: Ichiban

Life Corp. Japan

2) Rasayana, Category: Rejuvenation Drink, Developed for Company: Ichiban

Life Corp. Japan

3) Ayurmaster, Category: Rejuvenation cream, Developed for Company : Ichiban

Life Corp. Japan

4) Keshin, Category: Hair fall recipe, Developed for Company : Ichiban Life Corp.

Japan

BOOKS English Title : "Science of Life, Ayurveda"

Japanese Title :" Seimei no Kagaku, Ayurveda"

Registration information Pages: 511 pages

Publisher: Samgha

Date of Publish: (2013/1/25)

Language: Japanese

ISBN-10: 4,905,425,387

ISBN-13: 978-4905425380

Release Date: 2013/1/25

Product Dimensions package: 15 x 11 x 2.8 cm

ABSTRACTS AND SCIENTIFIC

REPORTS

2016

1. Sultan Abu Saleh Mahmud, Shaila Haque, Dr. Dayanidhi Sarker, Dr. Md. Nazir

Hossain Purification of Supplied Drinking Water By Poly-Herbal

Preparation 2nd International South Asian Biotechnology Conference 2016,

Biotechnology for Sustainable Development organized by University of Dhaka

and South Asian University New Delhi, Abstract no-E270, page-176-77

(February 5-6, 2016)

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2015

1. Tasnuva Ferdous, Md. Nazir Hossain The effect of Woodfordia fruticosa

extract on the shelf life of freshly prepared fruit juice. International

Conference 2015 on Microbes for Benefit of the Society, Organized by

Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists, Department of Microbiology, University

of Dhaka. Abstract no- P-70, page-56 (December 26-28, 2015).

2. Tasnuva Ferdous, Md. Nazir Hossain Management of Acne and Melasma by

MSP-R: A Newer Approach of Medicinal Plant Formulation. International

Conference 2015 on Biological Science: Health and Environmental

Perspectives, Organized by Institute of Biological Sciences, University of

Rajshahi. Abstract no: P-38, page-27 (August 8, 2015).

2014

1. Muhammad Shaker Hossain, Sattya Narayan Talukder, Mohammad Nazir

Hossain: Phytotherapeutical role of two Bangladeshi Bamboo Species.

Journal of Ayurvedic and Traditional Medicine. Vol. 2 Issue 2, Page 66.

2. Sattya Narayan Talukder, Sudip Paul, Mohammad Nazir Hossain: Importance

of Bawt (Ficus benghalensis), a sacred plant, in medicinal and traditional

use. Journal of Ayurvedic and Traditional Medicine. Vol. 2 Issue 2, Page 66.

3. Muhammad Sourav Ahmed, Sattya Narayan Talukder, Mohammad Nazir

Hossain: Nutritional and pharmacological significance of Kakrol, an

underutilized vegetable. Journal of Ayurvedic and Traditional Medicine.

Vol. 2 Issue 2, Page 67.

4. Md. Bokhtiar Rahman, Sattya Narayan Talukder, Mohammad Nazir Hossain:

Therapeutic role of Manasasij (Euphorbia neriifolia). Journal of Ayurvedic

and Traditional Medicine. Vol. 2 Issue 2, Page 67.

5. Tasnuva Ferdous, Dewan Anwarul Azim, Swapan Kumar Datta, Amrita Kumar

Sarkar, Mohammad Nazir Hossain: Management of Psoriasis by

“Saribadyarista”: An Ayurvedic approach. Journal of Ayurvedic and

Traditional Medicine. Vol. 2 Issue 2, Page 68.

6. Sattya Narayan Talukder, Mohammad Nazir Hossain: Use of medicinal

plants as water purifier: a global perspective. Journal of Ayurvedic and

Traditional Medicine. Vol. 2 Issue 2, Page 70.

2011

1. Ikuru Kudo, Yohei Ito, Shintaarou Koga, Mohammad N Hossain, Kensuke Miki,

Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa: The role of G-

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cellular senescence. The annual meeting of JSBBA* in Kyoto

2. Yoko Yamaguchi, MOHAMMAD N Hossain, Kensuke Miki, Ritsuo Yamashita,

Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa

cellular senescence. The annual meeting of JSBBA* in Kyoto

3. Hidehiko Nemoto, Juma Mita, Yoshimi Yamakami, Kensuke Miki, MOHAMMAD

N Hossain, Ritsuo Yamashita, Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa: Identifying

components of ayurvedic herbs that specifically inhibit growth of cancer

cells. The annual meeting of JSBBA* in Kyoto

4. Juma Mita, Hidehiko Nemoto, Yoko Yamaguchi, Kensuke Miki, MOHAMMAD N

Hossain, Ritsuo Yamashita, Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa: Proliferative effect

of fibroblasts by ayurvedic herbs. The annual meeting of JSBBA* in Kyoto

2010

1. Ikuru Kudo, Yohei Ito, Shintaarou Koga, Mohammad N Hossain, Kensuke Miki,

Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa: The role of G-

cellular senescence. The annual meeting of JSBBA* in Kobe

2009

1. Kensuke Miki, Hiroyuki Hano, Hiromi Ookawa, Yoshimi Yamakami,

Mohammad N Hossain, Ritsuo Yamashita, Michihiko Fujii, and Dai Ayusawa:

Effect of Emblica officinalis on keratinocyte. The annual meeting of JSBBA*

in Fukuoka

2. Mieko Katsumata, Mohammad N Hossain, Ritsuo Yamashita, Michihiko Fujii,

and Dai Ayusawa: Screening of ayurvedic herbs affecting Melanocyte

functions. The annual meeting of JSBBA in Fukuoka

3. Akihiko Iizuka, Mohammad N Hossain,Yoshimi Yamakami, Kensuke Miki,

Ritsuo Yamashita, Michihiko Fujii, and Dai Ayusawa: Screening of Ayurvedic

herbs for specific inhibition of growth in cancer cell. The annual meeting of

JSBBA in Fukuoka

4. Eiko Nagano, Yohei Ito, Mohammad N Hossain, Ritsuo Yamashita, Michihiko

Fujii, and Dai Ayusawa: The effects of Ayurvedic herbs on the growth in hair

bulb cells. The annual meeting of JSBBA in Fukuoka

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2008

1. Atsushi Toriyama, Hiromi Ookawa, Eiko Nagano, Mohammad N Hossain,

Ritsuo Yamashita, Michihiko Fujii, and Dai Ayusawa: Anti-aging of human

skin cells using Ayurvedic herbs. The annual meeting of JSBBA in Nagoya

2. Koji Tani, Ritsuo Yamashita, Yuka Ryo, Mohammad N Hossain, Michihiko Fujii,

and Dai Ayusawa: Induction of Type-I pro-collagen gene in human

fibroblasts by Ayurvedic herbs. The annual meeting of JSBBA in Nagoya

2007

1. Ryuichiro Kasukabe, Mohammad N Hossain, Ryuzo Yonekura, Ritsuo

Yamashita, Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa: Effect of Ayurvedic herbs on

growth-promoting activity in human keratinocyte. The annual meeting of

JSBBA in Tokyo

2. Yuka Ryo, Atsushi Toriyama, Mohammad N Hossain, Ritsuo Yamashita,

Michihiko Fujii, Dai Ayusawa: Effect of Ayurvedic herbs on damage recovery

in human fibroblasts. The annual meeting of JSBBA in Tokyo

*JSBBA: Japan Society of Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry

INVITED SEMINAR

PRESENTATIONS

1) Mohammad Nazir Hossain “Quality Control of Ayurvedic Herbs Used in

Ayurvedic/Herbal and Cosmetic Industry”. –Japan Ayurvedic Beauty and

Health Association- Japan, May 2018.

2) Mohammad Nazir Hossain Akihiko Iizuka, Yoshimi Yamakami, Kensuke

Miki, Ritsuo Yamashita1, Michihiko Fujii, and Dai Ayusawa “Screening of

Bangladeshi (Ayurvedic) herbs for specific inhibition of growth in cancer

cells”. – Ayurved and Naturopathy Association of Bangladesh, April 2012.

3) Mohammad Nazir Hossain ,Yuka Ryo, Atsushi Toriyama, Ritsuo yamashita,

Michihiko Fujii Dai Ayusawa.: “Damage recovery of Human Fibroblasts by

Ayurvedic herbs”- Japan society for Bioscience, Biotechnology and

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Agriculture, Tokyo, Japan-March 2007.

4) Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Michihiko Fuji, Dai Ayusawa :“Role of

hnRNPC1/C2 in cellular senescence like phenomenon”- Japan society for

Bioscience, Biotechnology and Agriculture, Sapporo, Japan-March 2005.

5) Mohammad Nazir Hossain, Michihiko Fuji, Dai Ayusawa:“ Mutant ES cells

having a knockout hnRNP C1/C2 show increased sensitivity to 5-

halogenated uridines”- Japan society for Bioscience, Biotechnology and

Agriculture, Hiroshima,Japan-March 2004

6) “Role of hnRNP C1/C2 in BrdU induced cellular senescence like

phenomena”- Kihara Institute for Biological Research, Yokohama City

University, Japan-May, 2004

7) “Potential improvement of jute by Biotechnological approaches”-

International conference on plant Biotechnology-organized by Dept. of

Botany, University of Dhaka. June2001

8) “Molecular Characterization of Jute germplasm by DNA fingerprinting”-

presented at the Auditorium of Biochemistry Department of the University of

Dhaka in May 2000.

9) “DNA Fingerprinting of jute cultivars using DAMD primers”- presented at

the IJO (International Jute Organization) auditorium in October 1999.

10) “Potential Improvement of Jute by Biotechnological Approaches”. Final

Workshop on Application of Biotechnology in the Improvement of Jute, Kenaf

and Allied Fibres-Phase II. H. Khan, Z.I. Seraj, R.H. Sarker, L.Khandekar, S.

Begum, N. Hossain, K.M. Ali, M. B. Hossain, F.T. Zohra, S. Haque and S. Hossain.

2000. Beijing, China from July 8-12, 2000.

11) “DNA Fingerprinting of Commercial and Flood Tolerant Jute by RAPD”.

Haseena Khan, Nazir Hossain, K. Mohammed Ali, Samiul Haque, Rakhari Hari

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Sarker, Selina Begum, Zeba I. Seraj and Shamim Hossain. Invited Speaker at

the Tenth Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural

Products (ASOMPS X). 18-23 November 2000, Dhaka, Bangladesh

RESEARCH INTEREST

Extraction and Evaluation of marine bioactive compounds for their therapeutic uses.

Cancer, Senescence and Ageing Damage recovery of Human fibroblasts Involvement of G-protein subunits in ageing process. Extraction and evaluation of medicinal plants for various pharmacological

properties.

PERSONAL DETAIL Nationality: Bangladeshi Language: English (excellent), Bangla (excellent), Japanese (poor) Date of birth: 30-07-1975 Marital status: Married Spouse: Syeda Masuma Khanam, Deputy Secretary, ERD Ministry of Finance, Govt. of Bangladesh

REFEREES 1. Professor Dai Ayusawa (Ph.D. supervisor),

Department of Genome System Science, Graduate School of Nanobioscience, Yokohama City University, 22-2 Seto, Kanazawa-ku, Yokoham 236-0027, Japan Tel: +81-45-787-2193 E-mail: dayusawa@yokohama-cu.ac.jp

2. Professor Hideki Koyama (Co-supervisor, Ph.D)

Kihara Institute for Biological Research and Graduate School of Integrated Science, Yokohama City University, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama 244-0813, Japan

E-mail: koyama@yokohama-cu.ac.jp

3. Prof. Haseena Khan (M.Sc. supervisor)

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Dhaka Telephone number: At work: +880-2-9661900-49 Ext. 7645 Cell: +8801711612344

E-mail: haseena@univdhaka.edu , haseena@du.ac.bd