Microbiology & Infectious Disease
Studying microorganisms and the mechanisms of infection to better understand, detect, and respond to diseases that affect populations and food systems.
- Microbiology
- Infectious disease
- Pathogens
- Diagnostics
Research Focus
Science at the Intersection of Life, Health, and Security
A research identity connecting laboratory rigour with real-world impact, from the molecular scale to global policy.
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Applying molecular tools to characterise organisms at the genetic level and to unlock biotechnology approaches for health and agriculture.
- Molecular biology
- Genotyping
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
Poultry Virology & Animal Health
Investigating viruses that threaten poultry and animal health, including work on chicken anemia virus genotype IIIb, to strengthen agricultural resilience.
- Poultry virology
- Animal health
- Chicken anemia virus
- Veterinary science
Agricultural Sciences
Connecting microbiology and biotechnology to agriculture, food security, and the health of the systems that feed communities across Bangladesh and beyond.
- Agricultural biotechnology
- Food security
- One Health
- Sustainability
Biosecurity & Biological Risk Reduction
Contributing to the responsible management of biological risks, a field where science, policy, and international cooperation must work together.
- Biosecurity
- Biosafety
- Risk reduction
- Dual-use research
Science Diplomacy
Engaging with international platforms where science informs policy, building bridges between research communities and global institutions.
- Science diplomacy
- Policy
- International cooperation
- UNODA
Women in STEM
Championing the participation and leadership of women in science, and demonstrating what is possible for the next generation from Bangladesh.
- Women in STEM
- Equity
- Leadership
- Representation
Youth Science Leadership
Mentoring and inspiring young scientists, nurturing curiosity, rigour, and ambition among students who will shape the future of Bangladeshi science.
- Mentorship
- Youth leadership
- STEM education
- iGEM
Featured Research
First Genomic Discovery of CAV Genotype IIIb in Bangladesh
Using whole-genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis, this first-author study identified and characterised a novel chicken anemia virus genotype IIIb strain in Bangladesh, with direct impact on poultry health, vaccination strategy, and food security.
Microbiology Spectrum2025First author
Genomic and pathological insights into the first identified genotype IIIb chicken anemia virus strain in Bangladesh
First complete genomic characterisation of a genotype IIIb CAV strain in Bangladesh, integrating clinical, pathological, and molecular analyses. Identifies critical genetic variations influencing viral virulence.
Authors: Akter, M., Mia, R., Hasan, S.M.N., Mozumder, A., Jeba, N., Farazi, R., Akter, F., Akter, S., Rahman, M.Z., Saha, S., Islam, T., Hossain, M.G.
- Poultry virology
- Chicken anemia virus
- Genotype IIIb
- Whole-genome sequencing
- Phylogenetics