Current Members
Current members are the oxygen of the Hosen Lab's research. Thanks for your efforts!
Taufiqul Islam
MS student (2020–21)
Taufiiqul started as an undergrad student at the Hosen lab and continued for his Master's. He is interested in the molecular etiology of autism spectrum disorders in Bangladesh. Taufiqul's favorite pastime activity is playing acoustic guitar and ukulele.
Shanjida Akter
MS student (2020–21)
Shanjida did her undergrad project with the Hosen Lab and continued as a Master's student. Her work focuses on the identification of rare mutations in the HBB gene responsible for thalassemias among Bangladeshis.
Kaji Tarmeem Noor
Undergrad student (2020–21)
Kaji has joined the Hosen Lab from August 2020. He will start contributing to our cystic fibrosis project. He hopes to develop skills as a researcher and contribute to the translational medical science in the future. He is a functional MUN activist.
Yusha Araf
Undergrad student (2020–21)
Yusha joined the Hosen Lab in August 2020. His primary focus of research is on the clinical and epidemiological manifestations of COVID-19 in Bangladesh. He wants to pursue a biotech entrepreneurship career.
Past Members
We wholeheartedly thank the past members of
the Hosen Lab for their contribution to our growth
Yasir Arafat
Undergrad student (2015–16)
Yasir worked on the genetic impacts of consanguineous marriage in Bangladesh. He is currently pursuing a graduate position at the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia.
Tamanna Kabir
MS thesis student (2016–18)
Tamanna studied the effects of As and Pb on embryonic development of zebra fish. She also worked on the development of a screening program for thalassemias.
Jannatul Naima
Undergrad student (2016–17)
Jannatul worked on the bioinformatic analysis of proteins related to PXE and PXE-like diseases. She now holds a graduate position at the University of Ulsan, South Korea.
Jennifer Qaiyum Ami
MS thesis student (2017–18)
Co-advised by Dr. Dinesh Mondal (ICDDR,B) Jennifer developed a novel diagnostic method for Visceral Leishmaniasis. Currently, she works as a Research Officer at the ICDDR,B.
Nusrat Jahan Toma
MS thesis student (2017–19)
Nusrat studied the effects of lead in early embryonic development of zebra fish (BSc). She also worked on the role of SLC2A10 variants on peripheral arterial diseases (MS).
Mosarof Hossen
Undergrad student (2018–19)
Mosarof's undergraduate project focused on the in vitro pathogenic evaluation and molecular identification of Meloidogyne incognita, the root-knot nematode of rice.
Jarin Taslem Mourosi
Undergrad student (2018–19)
Jarin worked on several projects (e.g., consanguinity, chikungunya, and autism). She currently holds a graduate position in Biology (Cellular and Microbial Biology) at the Catholic University of America, USA.
Sabrina Sharmin
MS thesis student (2019–20)
Sabrina worked on the genetic epidemiology of Diabetes in Bangladesh (MS) and on two cases of progeria (BSc). Besides, she is a passionate singer. She is now pursuing her graduate schooling at Wesleyan University, USA.
Rahatul Islam
MS thesis student (2019–20)
Rahatul worked on the epidemiology and vaccinomic development of Dengue in Bangladesh. He loves playing guitar; he is known for his incendiary live performances among the students of SUST and other schools.
Additional Members
The Hosen Lab is fortunate to have a strong group of associate/additional members whose contribution further strengthened our expertise.
Sourav Chakraborty, MSc
2015 - 2017
Current position: Scientific officer, Globe Biotech Ltd.
Mahmudul Hasan, MSc
2015 - 2016
Current position: Assistant professor, Sylhet Agricultural University
Ruhshan Ahmed, BSc
2015 - 2017
Current position: Software engineer, bKash Ltd.
Saeed Anwar, BSc
2015 - 2019
Current position: GRA, University of Alberta
Niloy Kumar Das, MSc
2016 - 2018
Current position: QA executive, Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tithi Roy, MSc
2017 - 2018
Current position: GRA, University of Louisiana Monroe
Abu Hasnat Mustafa, MSc
2017 - 2018
Current position: GRA, University of Malaysia Pahang
Shrabony Akter Eva, MSc
2017 - 2019
Current position: Not available
Prattay Dey, BSc
2017 - 2018
Current position: GRA, Mississippi State University
Arpita Deb, BSc
2017 - 2018
Current position: Mississippi State University
Nafisa Nawaar, BSc
2017 - 2018
Current position: MS student, North South University
Elme Tabassum, BSc
2017 - 2018
Current position: MSc student, Universität Hamburg
Md. Sorwer Alam Parvez, BSc
2018 - 2020
Current position: Not available
Tohura Tahsin
2018 - to date
Current position: Undergrad student, SUST
All additional/associate members (past and current) are welcome to provide updated information.
Please contact with Dr. Hosen to update your information in the website.