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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

Pharmacogenomics pharmacogenetics medical genetics cancer genetics and genetics of other diseases like diabetes hypertension psychiatric disorders depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.

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

1994 - 1997

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

Department of Pharmacy

University of Dhaka

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

1 Best Researcher Award 2020

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Recognized for excellence in research output and scientific contribution in Biological Sciences
Date: June 22, 2025

2 Most Productive Researcher Award 2022

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Honored for being one of the most productive researchers in biological sciences.
Date: June 22, 2025

3 Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2020

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Received for the highest number of quality publications.
Date: June 22, 2025

4 Research Contribution Award 2020

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Honored for significant contribution to research and development
Date: June 22, 2025

5 Best Researcher Award 2021

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Recognized for excellence in research output and scientific contribution.
Date: June 22, 2025

6 Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2022

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Ranked top in the entire university for number of research publications.
Date: June 22, 2025

7 Research Contribution Award 2021

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Acknowledged for impactful scientific initiatives and mentoring.
Date: June 22, 2025

8 International Recognition Award 2021

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Awarded in recognition of international research collaborations and global scientific impact.
Date: June 22, 2025

9 Best Researcher Award 2022

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Honored for continued high-impact research contributions
Date: June 22, 2025

10 Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2022

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Ranked top in the entire university for number of research publications.
Date: June 22, 2025

11 Research Contribution Award 2022

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Recognized university-wide for influential research contributions.
Date: June 22, 2025

12 Most Productive Research Award 2022

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Recognized university-wide for prolific scientific publishing and project output.
Date: June 22, 2025

13 Best Researcher Award 2023

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Acknowledged as one of the top-performing researchers
Date: June 22, 2025

14 Highest Publishing Scholar Award 2023

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Awarded for highest publishing performance among all faculties.
Date: June 22, 2025

15 Research Contribution Award 2023

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Awarded for highest publishing performance among all faculties.
Date: June 22, 2025

16 Most Productive Researcher Award 2023

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Acknowledged for the highest volume of impactful research work at NSTU.
Date: June 22, 2025

17 Best Researcher Award 2024

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Awarded for exceptional research leadership and innovation.
Date: June 22, 2025

18 Most Productive Researcher Award 2024

Noakhali Science and Technology University

Description: Awarded for maintaining consistent productivity in research across the university
Date: June 22, 2025

19 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.
Date: June 22, 2025

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.
Date: September 11, 2018

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, Publisher: Elsevier , Volume: 187 , Page: 156870

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, Publisher: Public Library of Science San Francisco, CA USA , Volume: 20 , Issue: 1 , Page: e0317665

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, Publisher: Springer , Volume: 11 , Issue: 1 , Page: 7

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, Publisher: Elsevier

DOI: 10.1016/j.cpt.2025.04.002

2024

Journal

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, Publisher: Wiley Online Library , Volume: 7 , Issue: 12 , Page: e70262

DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.70262

2024

Journal

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, Publisher: Springer , Volume: 94 , Issue: 4 , Page: 507--516

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, Publisher: Wiley Online Library , Volume: 7 , Issue: 6 , Page: e2178

DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2178

2024

Journal

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, Publisher: Springer , Volume: 31 , Issue: 11 , Page: 3420--3427

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, Publisher: Springer , Volume: 24 , Issue: 1 , Page: 660

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, Publisher: SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England , Volume: 17 , Page: 2632010X241254961

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, Publisher: SAGE Publications Sage UK: London, England , Volume: 12 , Page: 20503121241291977

DOI: 10.1177/2050312124129197

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Institutional Email: research_safiq@nstu.edu.bd
Personal Email: research_safiq@yahoo.com
Mobile number: +8801727658650
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Noakhali Science and Technology University