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“My work on hospital-based influenza surveillance generates critical information on circulating influenza viruses in Bangladesh, which are crucial in selecting strains for annual influenza vaccinations globally.”
I am originally from a clinical background but have always dreamt of contributing to improving human life on a more pronounced scale. Following my MPH degree, I acquired the necessary skills to be a medical epidemiologist and work in the Programme for Emerging Infections under the Infectious Disease Division of icddr,b. I specialize in epidemiological studies related to respiratory viruses (influenza and now SARS-CoV-2) and their pandemic preparedness. I have been engaged in studies to estimate the influenza disease burden among the priority groups for influenza vaccination identified by the World Health Organization. I have also conducted studies focusing on acute myocardial infarctions resulting from infectious diseases like influenza and SARS-CoV-2 and clinical trials on influenza vaccine effectiveness in Bangladesh.
Why I work in icddr,b:
icddr,b provides me with the platform to exercise my skills in generating critical data that leads to interventions that holistically improve lives and well-being. I have been supported with every element necessary to conduct public health research efficiently and effectively.
Future plans:
I intend to continue investigating studies, especially clinical trials focusing on influenza and other respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV-2 prevention and control measures in Bangladesh, which have the potential to be adopted by other countries worldwide.
2021 - till date
Deputy Project Coordinator, icddr,b
2018 - 2021
Senior Research Investigator, icddr,b
2014 - 2018
Research Investigator, icddr,b
2013 - 2014
Research Fellow, icddr,b
2012
Master of Public Health (MPH), James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
2009 - 2012
Senior Product Executive, Nuvista Pharma Limited
2007 - 2009
Product Officer, Aristopharma Ltd
2006
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bangladesh Dental College (BMSRI)
Member, Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council
Member, Health Systems Global
Member, International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Diseases (ISIRV)
Selected Publications
For a complete list of publications please visit:Â https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5054-9243
