Contribution to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

  1. Hoque, M. N. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 infection reduces commensal nasopharyngeal microbiomes with inclusion of opportunistic pathogens. BioProject Accession No.: PRJNA720904 [Metagenomic assembly (SRA), released on 12-04-2021].
  2. Ievy, Islam, M. S., Sobur, M. A., Hoque, M. N., Khan, M. F. R., Rahman, M. T. (2021).

Whole genome analysis of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) from Layer Farms in Bangladesh. BioProject Accession No.: PRJNA722148. WGS assembly (SRA accession number: SRR14481036), released on 10-05-2021.

  1. Ievy, Islam, M. S., Sobur, M. A., Hoque, M. N., Khan, M. F. R., Rahman, M. T. (2021).
  2. Whole genome analysis of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) from Layer Farms in Bangladesh. BioProject Accession No.: PRJNA722148 [Escherichia coli genome sequencing (TaxID: 562)].
  3. Afroze, N., Gupta, D., Hoque, M. N., Islam., T. (2021). Whole genome sequencing of BSMRAU_Jackfruit. BioProject Accession No.: PRJNA686208 [Artocarpus heterophylus genome sequencing (https://submit.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/subs/wgs/SUB9738799/overview)].

MEMBERSHIPS IN NATIONAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS/BODIES

  1. Life Member, Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM)
  2. Life Member, Ecological Society of Bangladesh
  3. Life member, Bangladesh Society for Veterinary Education and Research (BSVER)
  4. Life member, Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (BBBA)
  5. Member, Bangladesh Veterinary Association (BVA)
  6. Member, Bangladesh Veterinary Council (BVC)
  7. Life member, Krishibid Institution of Bangladesh (KIB)

MEMBERSHIPS IN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS/BODIES

  1. Young Ambassador (Science) to Bangladesh, American Society of Microbiology (ASM) 2020-2021
  2. Global Outreach Member, American Society of Microbiology (ASM) (https://myasm.asm.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx?Site=ASM&WebKey=729706c0-1749-4c57-9680-0670f078fd81)
  3. Life member, One Health (Bangladesh Chapter)

Awards

  1. EBI-EMBL Travel and Accommodation Award (2018). To participate “Analysis of High-Throughput Sequencing Data.” 23-26 October, 2018, European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), Hinxton, Cambridge, UK.
  2. Young Ambassador Microbe Travel and Accommodation Award (2020). To participate “ASM Microbe 2020”, Chicago, IL, June 18-22, 2020. American Society for Microbiology (ASM), 1752 N St. NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
  3. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Abstract Award (2021). Award given to attend “World Microbe Forum 2021”, June 20-24, 2021, a joint digital between ASM Microbe 2021 and FEMS2021. (Abstract control number and title: 6773: Microbiome Diversity and Composition in Anaerobic Digester Regulates Energy).
  4. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Abstract Award (2021). Award given to attend “World Microbe Forum 2021”, June 20-24, 2021, a joint digital between ASM Microbe 2021 and FEMS2021. (Abstract control number and title: 6613: Microbiome Dysbiosis and Genomic Determinants in Bovine Mastitis).

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  1. Udder and milk microbiome of dairy animals through shotgun metagenomics approaches;
  2. Microbiome characterization of the gastrointestinal and reproductive tract diseases of dairy animals;
  3. Microbiome investigation of the emerging and infectious diseases;
  4. Genomic characterization pathogenic bacteria (whole genome sequencing) from bovine mastitis and other infectious diseases;
  5. Selection of marker genes associated with higher fat and protein in cows and buffalo milk;
  6. Genetic improvement of livestock through advanced reproductive biotechnology researches; and
  7. Endocrinology of animal reproduction

SPECIAL ACADEMIC TRAINING

  1. “Genome Editing for the Development of the Climate Resilient Crop Variety”. 25 February, 2019, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh.
  2. “Analysis of High-Throughput Sequencing Data.” 23-26 October, 2018, European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
  3. “Genetic Solutions World Tour 2017”, July 13, 2017, New Delhi, India.
  4. Training of Trainers program on “Biosafety and Biosecurity”, April 08 – 18, 2017; Hosted by icddr,b & National Institute of Biotechnology, Developed by: Division of Occupational Health and Safety, National Institutes of Health & WHO Collaborating Centre for Applied Biosafety Programs and Research.
  5. Special hands-on training on “Molecular tools used for DNA Barcoding”, March 4-6, 2017, PRTC Research Laboratory, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
  6. Training on “Strengthening Pedagogical Skills of Young Teachers”, 29 December, 2015- 02 January, 2016, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh, jointly organized by USAID and Winrock International.
  7. ToT on “Facilitation of teacher’s training of Agriculture studies from class VI-VIII” October 11-14, 2015, BRAC Center, Gulshan 1, Dhaka, Organized by PACE, BRAC Education Program.

 

[PROFICIENCY

 

Technical

Proficiency

Next generation sequencing (NGS), microbiome characterization and their genomic potentials exploration; metagenomics (targeted sequencing like 16S, 18S and ITS, and shotgun whole metagenome sequencing), whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics, PCR, qPCR, ruminant ultrasonography, Ovsynch in Buffalo and Cattle, milk progesterone ELISA, new and advanced techniques of bovine mastitis diagnosis, estrus detection & synchronization, artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis in Cow and Buffalo.
Language Proficiency

Proficient in the English language in its all sections viz. listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Computer Proficiency

Proficient in MS office programs, SPSS statistical software, R packages, Linux/python programming, and High-performance computing.

EXPERIENCE

 

Position

 

Assistant Professor (Theriogenology)

Name of Institution

Duration: 01 July 2014 – To date

Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Health

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Duties: To conduct theoretical and practical classes for DVM courses as well as to conduct research in the field of reproduction.
Lecturer (Theriogenology)

Duration: 01 July 2012- 30 June 2014

Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Health

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Duties: To conduct theoretical and practical classes for DVM courses as well as to conduct research in the field of reproduction.
Scientific Officer (Veterinary Research)

Duration:  03 November 2009 –25 June 2012

Community based Dairy Veterinary Foundation (CDVF)

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh.

Duties: To train dairy farmers on the reproductive herd health management, to provide veterinary services and to prepare and writing of scientific reports, papers and presentations.
Research Assistant

 

Duration:  01 July 2008 –30 October 2009

Field Fertility Clinic Laboratory (FFC), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh.

Duties: Ovsynch in buffalo, application of ultrasonography in ruminant reproduction, semen analysis, IVF and IVM in cattle and small ruminant.
Intern Veterinarian

Duration:  24 November 2007 – 05 May 2008

Faculty of Veterinary Science

Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

Duties: To handle common surgical approaches in animals and birds available in field level. Disease investigation, diagnosis and treatment, Semen collection and routine examination in bull and buck, Artificial Insemination, Rectal palpation and Pregnancy diagnosis etc.