About me

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted various sectors in the world, and Bangladesh reported its first positive case on 8th March 2020. Initially, direct communication was impossible; even family members refrained from picking up the deceased from hospitals out of concern for COVID-19. Despite fear and obstacles, I immediately joined the front-line fight against COVID-19. As a volunteer with the Bangladesh Government Medical Colleges, I contributed for developing five COVID-19 laboratories, provided training to over 100 medical professionals and 200 recent graduates on how to detect SARS-CoV-2 from patients' samples using RT-qPCR. This experience fueled me to pursue a research career in infectious disease prevention and treatment. 

I am Md. Aminul Islam has been working as the Lab head of the Advanced Molecular Lab in the Department of Microbiology at the President Abdul Hamid Medical College and Hospital since 2021. I completed my Bachelor of Science in 2018 and Master of Science in 2021 from the Department of Microbiology, Noakhali Science and Technology University, with good academic results. Currently, I am pursuing my second Master's in Cell and Molecular Biology at Tulane University. Through coursework, such as Cell Biology, Advanced Molecular Biology, Animal in Biomedical Science Research, and Molecular Biology of Cancer, I gained solid knowledge about cell and human molecular signaling pathways.

While living in Bangladesh, I overcame socioeconomic challenges and learned to balance my studies with financial responsibilities, which shaped my academic interests. Experiencing yearly Dengue fever surges firsthand sparked my interest in virology and vector-borne pathogens, motivating me to pursue research that addressed diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in resource-limited settings. As a result, I was determined to pursue Microbiology during my undergraduate degree from one of the top universities in Bangladesh, taking courses in immunology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and virology. 

During COVID-19, I led national diagnosis and developed a wastewater-based monitoring system in Bangladesh to track the hotspot. I am committed to tackling the global challenge of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and searching for new drugs. My previous research in Noakhali, Bangladesh, focuses on drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, SARS-CoV-2, Dengue, Hepatitis B and C, Human Papilloma Virus, Cancer, Obesity, and particularly searching for beneficial bacteria and other therapeutic strategies for severe and often life-threatening infections. 

I have a proven track record of effectively communicating research findings through publications in reputable journals in previous years. Furthermore, I also earned a good capacity for hunting national and international research funds.  I am particularly drawn to the center's commitment to advancing molecular research and its potential to make significant contributions to scientific knowledge and healthcare.  As the lab head of an Advanced Molecular Lab, I led a team in investigating pathogenic viruses and bacteria from environmental and clinical samples. Furthermore, my role as the Lab Team leader of the NSTU COVID-19 Lab has provided me with invaluable insights into the complexities of viral research and the importance of genomic surveillance in combating infectious diseases.

Financial and distinct research obstacles I have overcome in my short career and successfully published a few research articles. I am confident that I can make a meaningful impact on the environment by publishing outstanding scientific research publications that will elevate the University's profile. I am also eager to contribute to the exchange of ideas that arise from a multicultural and multidisciplinary academic environment. I am committed to taking tangible actions to support underrepresented groups, whether through mentorship, collaboration, or participation in initiatives that promote diversity. 

• Infectious Disease

• Microbiology

• Molecular Biology

• Virology

• Cell Biology

• Cancer Biology

• Environmental Microbiology

• Pharmaceutical Microbiology

• Immunology

• Bioinformatics

• Genomics

• Public Health

• Scientific Publications: Peer Reviewed- 51, Scientific Abstract- 05

• Peer-Reviewed Activities: 30

• Scientific Conferences (attended/keynote/ oral/ poster presentation): 03

• Research Projects Involvement: Co-Principal Investigator: 01, Co-Investigator: 02

• Citation: 935, h-index: 18, i10-index: 33 (as of 15 March 2024; Google Scholar)

• Virology Laboratory, International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh ; Nucleic Acid Extraction for Covid-19 Laboratory Personnel; Funded by USAID, IEDCR, DGHS

• Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM) University of Dhaka;Detection of COVID-19 by RT PCR

• Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Disease (BITID) I received training for COVID-19 detection by RT-PCR from the Bangladesh Institute of Tropical and Infectious Disease (BITID)

• Red Green Research Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh ; Computer-aided drug design, molecular docking, and simulation

• Brain Health Research – “Epidemiological Investigations and Outcome Assessments” neurotoxicity research capacity building program jointly organized by Sam Houston State University (SHSU), Texas, USA and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), North South University (NSU), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), UChicago Research Bangladesh (URB) and Columbia University, New York. Funded by one of the United States National Institute of Health (NIH) project titled “Building Capacity to study mixed metal-induced neurotoxicity in Rural Bangladeshi Children”.

• Seminar on Advanced Facilities to Support Clinicians at President Abdul Hamid Medical College (Molecular Diagnostics: Integral Part of Confirmatory Diagnostics) 

• Seminar on Quality Essentials and Customer Satisfaction Survey at President Abdul Hamid Medical College

• American Society of Microbiology

Member ID: 200315164

• Royal Microscopy Society

Member ID: RMS13595