EXTERNAL PROFILES
Professor
Mohammad Safiqul Islam
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Pharmacy
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Mohammad Safiqul Islam is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU), where he also serves as the Principal Investigator at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenomics. His research focuses on the genetics of autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, diabetes, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, and breast cancer. Dr. Islam earned his PhD studying the genetic associations of lung cancer in the Bangladeshi population. He was awarded a prestigious two-year JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship and received the UGC Gold Medal in 2017 for his outstanding research in life sciences. He is an active member of several renowned professional bodies, including the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), Asian Oncology Society (AOS), the Pharmacogene Variation (PharmVar) Consortium, and the Pharmacogenomics Research Network (PGRN). Dr. Islam has secured multiple research grants, participated in numerous national and international conferences, and has been awarded several travel grants. To date, he has published 175 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, contributed five book chapters, and his work has received approximately 3,753 citations.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
2014 - 2016
Postdoctoral
Department of Life Science and Biotechnology
Shimane University
2010 - 2012
PhD
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology
University of Dhaka
1997 - 1998
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
Department of Pharmacy
University of Dhaka
1994 - 1997
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Department of Pharmacy
University of Dhaka
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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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Best Researcher Award 2020
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Recognized for excellence in research output and scientific contribution in Biological Sciences2
Most Productive Researcher Award 2022
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Honored for being one of the most productive researchers in biological sciences.3
Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2020
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Received for the highest number of quality publications.4
Research Contribution Award 2020
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Honored for significant contribution to research and development5
Best Researcher Award 2021
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Recognized for excellence in research output and scientific contribution.6
Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2022
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Ranked top in the entire university for number of research publications.7
Research Contribution Award 2021
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Acknowledged for impactful scientific initiatives and mentoring.8
International Recognition Award 2021
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Awarded in recognition of international research collaborations and global scientific impact.9
Best Researcher Award 2022
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Honored for continued high-impact research contributions10
Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2022
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Ranked top in the entire university for number of research publications.11
Research Contribution Award 2022
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Recognized university-wide for influential research contributions.12
Most Productive Research Award 2022
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Recognized university-wide for prolific scientific publishing and project output.13
Best Researcher Award 2023
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Acknowledged as one of the top-performing researchers14
Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2023
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Awarded for highest publishing performance among all faculties.15
Research Contribution Award 2023
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Awarded for highest publishing performance among all faculties.16
Most Productive Researcher Award 2023
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Acknowledged for the highest volume of impactful research work at NSTU.17
Best Researcher Award 2024
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Awarded for exceptional research leadership and innovation.18
Most Productive Researcher Award 2024
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Awarded for maintaining consistent productivity in research across the university19
Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award 2025
Noakhali Science and Technology University
Description: Awarded by the Vice-Chancellor for outstanding research excellence across the university in 2024.20
UGC Award (UGC Gold Medal) 2017
University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh
Description: UGC Award 2017 for the Publication in life science category article: Chowdhury MI, Hasan M, Islam MS, Sarwar MS, Amin MN, Uddin SMN, Rahaman MZ, Banik S, Hussain MS, Yokota K, Hasnat A. Elevated serum MDA and depleted non-enzymatic antioxidants, macro-minerals and trace elements are associated with bipolar disorder. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2017 Jan;39:162-168. doi: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2016.09.012.2025
Journal
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) rs2070744 polymorphism and preeclampsia
Authors: Hossen, Md Shafiul and Aziz, Md Abdul and Barek, Md Abdul and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul
Journal: Cytokine
DOI: 0.1016/j.cyto.2025.156870
2025
Journal
Interleukin-1β rs16944 and rs1143627 polymorphisms and risk of developing major depressive disorder: A case-control study among Bangladeshi population
Authors: Toma, Faria Mehreen and Kalam, Khondoker Tashya and Haque, Md Aminul and Reza, Sejuti and Akter, Raushanara and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul and Islam, Md Rabiul and Nahar, Zabun
Journal: PloS one
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317665
2025
Journal
Mosquito repellent and larvicidal activity of essential oils of aromatic plant growing in Bangladesh: a review
Authors: Nazmin, Fahima and Barek, Md Abdul and Miah, Arafat and Hossen, Md Shafiul and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul and Ahmed, Jamiuddin
Journal: Clinical Phytoscience
DOI: 10.1186/s40816-025-00391-4
2025
Journal
Inflammatory cytokines and specific factors influencing lung cancer progression
Authors: Millat, Md Shalahuddin and Hasan, Md Mahmudul and Uddin, Mohammad Sarowar and Salam, Md Abdus and Aziz, Md Abdul and Akhter, Irin and Hussain, Md Saddam and Mohammad, Nor and Tanjum, Farjana Afrin and Mostaq, Md Saqline and others
Journal: Cancer Pathogenesis and Therapy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpt.2025.04.002
2024
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Association of NOTCH4 and CYP2E1 Genetic Variants With Schizophrenia in the Bangladeshi Population: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Millat, Md Shalahuddin and Roy, Joysree and Rahman, Md Atikur and Aziz, Md Abdul and Islam, Safiqul and Chowdhury, Md Mazharul Islam and Barek, Md Abdul and Hussain, Md Saddam and Uddin, Mohammad Sarowar and Siddiqui, Shafayet Ahmed and others
Journal: Health Science Reports
DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.70262
2024
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Impact of ALDH1A1 and NQO1 gene polymorphisms on the response and toxicity of chemotherapy in Bangladeshi breast cancer patients
Authors: Islam, Md Siddiqul and Akter, Ferdowsi and Rahman, Md Mosiqur and Rafe, Md Rajdoula and Aziz, Md Abdul and Parvin, Salma and Mosaddek, Abu Syed Md and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul and Akter, Md Wahid
Journal: Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology
DOI: 10.1007/s00280-024-04700-5
2024
Journal
Response of Bangladesh to the World Health Organization call to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue: An observational report
Authors: Reza, Sejuti and Dewan, Syed Masudur Rahman and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul and Shahriar, Mohammad
Journal: Health Science Reports
DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2178
2024
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Association of HOTAIR rs7958904 Polymorphism with Cervical Cancer Risk
Authors: Akther, Afsana and Millat, Md Shalahuddin and Islam, Md Aminul and Chowdhury, Md Mazharul Islam and Aziz, Md Abdul and Barek, Md Abdul and Uddin, SM Naim and Ahmed, Firoz and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul
Journal: Reproductive Sciences
DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01679-5
2024
Journal
Genetic association of Interleukin-17A polymorphism in Bangladeshi patients with breast and cervical cancer: a case-control study with functional analysis
Authors: Aziz, Md Abdul and Chowdhury, Subrina and Jafrin, Sarah and Barek, Md Abdul and Uddin, Mohammad Sarowar and Millat, Md Shalahuddin and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul
Journal: BMC cancer
DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12352-0
2024
Journal
Public Health Emergence: Challenges and Prospects for the Future of Herd Immunity to Reduce the Negative Impact of Disease X in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
Authors: Das, Proma Rani and Khan, Sakif Ahamed and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul and Dewan, Syed Masudur Rahman
Journal: Clinical Pathology
DOI: 10.1177/2632010X24125
2021
Journal
Altered trace elements, antioxidant vitamin C, and malondialdehyde levels are associated with the pathophysiology and development of pre-hepatic jaundice: A case-control study
Authors: Dewan, Syed Masudur Rahman and Das, Abhijit and Ahmed, Zahra Labiba and Khan, Sakif Ahamed and Nasim, Rehnuma and Sarwar, Md Shahid and Islam, Mohammad Safiqul and Islam, Md Rabiul
Journal: SAGE Open Medicine
DOI: 10.1177/2050312124129197
2024
Book
Genetic Variants Connected to the Obesity
Authors: Shafiul Hossen, Md and Abdul Barek, Md and Safiqul Islam, MohammadDOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62491-9_17
Book
Obesity and inflammation lead to insulin resistance and cancer—a systematic review
Authors: Shafiul Hossen, MD and Abdul Barek, Md and Safiqul Islam, Mohammad
Conference: Obesity: Clinical, Surgical and Practical Guide
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62491-9_3
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Department
Pharmacy
Noakhali Science and Technology University