S. M. Mazidur Rahman, DVM, MS, PhD

Experience

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  Hajee Mohammad Danesh University of Science and Technology

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2006

  Lecturer

  • Conducted both theory and laboratory courses: General Parasitology and Platyhelminthes, Parasitology (Nemathelminthes and Malacology), Protozoology, and Parasitology (Arthropods).• Developed laboratory resources with various parasite specimens collected from human, animals and birds for student demonstration • Studied the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminthes, hard and soft ticks in cattle and goat collected from different region of Dinajpur, Bangladesh.• Performed administrative tasks, prepared questionnaires and conducted exams, supervised research students and technical staffs. Show less

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  Icddr,b

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2008

  Research Officer

  • Developed multiplex real-time PCR for detection of Entamoeba histolytica, Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium spp. from human feces.• Detected Entamoeba histolytica DNA in stool, saliva, urine, blood and liver abscess specimens of amebic colitis and amebic liver amebiasis patients by real-time PCR.• Genotyped Entamoeba histolytica, Leishmania donovani by real-time PCR and high resolution melting curve analysis using and PCR-RFLP

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  서울대학교 (Seoul National University)

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2012

   Developed real-time PCR assay for estimating infection burden of Clonorchis sinensis in rat model. Developed and standardized multiplex real-time PCR assay for detection of C. sinensis and Metagonimus spp. from human feces. Developed and evaluated Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for detection of C. sinensis from human feces. Developed coproantigen ELISA for diagnosis of C. sinensis in human. Standardized diagnostic protocol for the detection of imported cases of leishmaniasis and chagas disease in Korea. Routine in-vitro diagnosis of parasitic infection of patients using various types of clinical specimens Performing various routine laboratory molecular and immunological experiments Show less

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Teaching Assistant

    Mar 2008 - Aug 2011

  • PHD Fellow

    Mar 2008 - Aug 2011
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  Icddr,b

  Sept 2012 - now

  • Preparing research proposals for obtaining external grants, preparing grant/project reports for sharing with the donors • Preparing and publishing manuscripts in international peer reviewed journals• Supervising, monitoring, and implementing the ongoing research projects in the laboratory and field level, communicating and coordinating with the collaborators and other team members for successful completion of research activities • Performing and supervising various experiments in both BSL3 and BLSL2 laboratories, for example: microscopy, culture and drug susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium spp. in various solid and liquid media, conventional and real-time PCR, line probe assay, GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay, genotyping by MIRU-VNTR (currently by automated QIAxcel Advanced System) and Spoligotyping, sequencing, QuatiFERON-TB Gold assay, T-SPOT ELISA etc.• Supervising graduate and masters students enrolled at mycobacteriology laboratory of icddr,b for carrying out internship/thesis as part of their academic curriculum. Show less  Preparing research proposals, applying external grants for obtaining funds  Monitoring, supervising and implementing the ongoing research projects in the laboratory and field level, communicating and coordinating with the collaborators and other team members for successful completion of research activities. Supported the Government of Bangladesh to strengthen the capacity of medical technologists/microbiologists and the biosafety standards of COVID-19 RT-PCR laboratories through USAID funded project. Trained the laboratory staff involved in the detection of SARS-Cov-2 using real-time PCR platform in different government laboratories.  Leaded a team for the development of online web-based training platform for real-time PCR detection of COVID-19. As PI, supervised the laboratory and field activities for rapid detection of tuberculous meningitis in adult and children using Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra and other methods, detection of pulmonary TB in children using Stool Xpert Ultra assay, and determination of isoniazid resistance pattern among TB patients in Bangladesh.  Performed and supervised various experiments in both BSL3 and BLSL2 laboratories, for example: microscopy, culture and drug susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium spp. in various solid and liquid media, conventional and real-time PCR, line probe assay, GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay, genotyping by MIRU-VNTR (currently by automated QIAxcel Advanced System) and Spoligotyping, sequencing, QuatiFERON-TB Gold assay, T-SPOT ELISA etc. Supervised graduate and masters students enrolled at Mycobacteriology laboratory of icddr,b for carrying out internship/thesis as part of their academic curriculum. As a Biosafety and Biosecurity coordinator monitoring the biosafety measures during sample testing in BSL3 and BSL2 laboratory, training staff/students periodically on biosafety procedures. Show less • Designing and conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing the data, preparing the laboratory reports and manuscripts, research protocols and grants, and supervising the works of all laboratory staff• Performing various experiments in both BSL3 and BLSL2 laboratories: microscopy, culture and drug susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium spp. in various solid and liquid media, conventional and real-time PCR, line probe assay, GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay, genotyping by MIRU-VNTR and Spoligotyping, sequencing, QuatiFERON-TB Gold assay, T-SPOT ELISA etc. • Studying the epidemiology and transmission of tuberculosis among prisoners and urban slum population• Studying the feasibility of various molecular and immunological assays for detection of active and latent tuberculosis in Bangladesh• Detection and quantification of M. Tuberculosis in air samples collected from different TB hospitals areas in Bangladesh• Molecular typing of non-tuberculous mycobacteria among suspected tuberculosis patients• Evaluating the D29 Mycobacteriophage real-time PCR assay and TaqMan array card assay to detect first and second line anti-TB drugs resistance• Supervising graduate and masters students enrolled at Mycobacteriology laboratory of icddr,b for carrying out internship/thesis as part of their academic curriculum• As a Biosafety and Biosecurity coordinator monitoring the biosafety measures during sample testing in BSL3 and BSL2 laboratory, training staff/students periodically on biosafety procedures• Monitoring the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipments, ordering the reagents, participating in external quality assurance scheme etc. Show less

  • Associate Scientist

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Assistant Scientist

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Senior Research Investigator

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2018

  • Research Investigator

    Sept 2012 - Jul 2013