Degree: Ph.D, Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology

University:  University of Dhaka

Degree: Master of Pharmacy

University:  University of Dhaka

Degree: Bachelor of Pharmacy

University:  University of Dhaka

1. Designation: Associate Professor

            Institute: Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific

            Period: 26 October 2016 to date

        2. Designation: Associate Professor

            Institute: Department of Pharmacy, Northern University Bangladesh

            Period: 01 December 2014 to 25 October 2016

       3.  Designation: Assistant Professor

           Institute:  Department of Pharmacy, Northern University Bangladesh

           Period: 01 February 2009 to 30 November 2014

       4. Designation: Senior Lecturer

            Institute: Department of Pharmacy, Northern University Bangladesh

            Period: 01 July 2008 to 31 January 2009

       5. Designation: Lecturer

           Institute: Department of Pharmacy, Northern University Bangladesh

           Period: 10 December 2006 to 30 June 2008

Course Code:    Course Title

Pharm 461   :    Pharmacology III

Pharm 216   :    Pharmacology I

Pharm 105   :    Introduction to Pharmacy

Conducted a thesis work on Association of ORAI1 Genetic Polymorphism with Serum Calcium and Phosphorus Levels in Non-dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Case-control Study.

1. Working as a member of the Committee for Advanced Studies in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Asia Pacific and also
2.  Working as a Co-Convener of the Exam Committee in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Asia Pacific
3. Consultant, Pharmacogenetics lab, LabAid Diagnostic Limited

Pharmacogenomics,

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacogenetics.

• A   Book Chapter

• Hasnat, A., Maruf, A.A., & Nahar, Z. (2011). Genetics of panic disorder In: Advances in Psychology Research, Edited by Alexandra M Columbus, published by Nova Science Publishers Inc, USA, Volume: 81, Chapter 11 (USA).

• B   Journal Articles

• Jahan I, Ahmed S, Islam M R ,  Hai A N M A, Islam M F,  Bhuiyan M A, Nahar Z. Association of ORAI1 Genetic Polymorphism with Serum Calcium and Phosphorus Levels in Non-dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Case-control Study. (April 2019). Cureus 11(4): e4564. doi:10.7759/cureus.4564

• Hasan A H M N, Islam M A U, Rahman S, Nishi Z M, Hossain M J, Jamil F, Sufian M A, Nahar Z, Deepa K N, Hamiduzzaman M, Asaduzzaman M, Bhuyan M A. Level of Stress, Predisposing Factors and Status of Mental Health among Pharmacy Students of a Private University of Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Cross Sectional Study. (January 2019) Health. 11(02):222-232.. DOI: 10.4236/health.2019.112020

• Islam M R, Islam M R, Ahmed I, Moktadir A A, Nahar Z, Islam M S, Shahid S F B, Islam S N, Islam M S and Hasnat A. Elevated serum levels of malondialdehyde and cortisol are associated with major depressive disorder: A case-control study. (May 2018). BMC Psychiatry.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-018-1685-z

• Tasnim T, Al-Mamun MMA, Nahid NA, Islam MR, Apu MNH, Bushra MU, Rabbi SNI, Nahar Z, Chowdhury JA, Ahmed MU, Islam MS, Hasnat A. Genetic variants of SULT1A1 and XRCC1 genes and risk of lung cancer in Bangladeshi population. (Nov, 2017). Tumor Biol. 39(11):1010428317729270. doi: 10.1177/1010428317729270.
• Nahid, N.A., Islam, M.R., Chowdhury, S.M., Apu1, M.N.H., Ahmed, M.U., Nahar, Z., Islam, M.S., Hasnat, A. & Islam, M.S. DPYD*2A and MTHFR C677T predict toxicity and efficacy, respectively, in patients on chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil for colorectal cancer. (Nov. 2017).  Cancer Chemotherapy Pharmacology.  doi: 10.1007/s00280-017-3478-3

• Rivu, S.F., Apu, M.N.H., Shabnaz, S., Nahid, N.A., Islam, M.R., Al-Mamun, M.M.A., Nahar, Z., Rabbi, S.N.I., Islam, M.S., Ahmed, M.U., Hasnat, A. & Islam, M.S. Association of TP53 codon 72 and CDH1 genetic polymorphisms with colorectal cancer risk in Bangladeshi population. (Aug. 2017). Cancer Epidemiology. 49:46-52. doi: 10.1016/j.canep.2017.05.005.
• Ahmed, S., Ali, R., Islam, M.R., Hoque1, M.A., Hasnat, A. & Nahar, Z. Clinical significance of serum trace elements, macro minerals and antioxidants in acne vulgaris patients. (Dec, 2016). Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci.15(2), 215-220.
• Mahmud, A.A., Nahid, N.A., Nassif, C., Sayeed, M.S.B., Ahmed, M.U., Parveen, M., Khalil, M.I., Islam, M.M. & Nahar, Z. Françoise Rypens, Guy A. Rouleau, Fadi F. Hamdan, Abul Hasnat, Jacques L. Michaud. Loss of the proprioception and touch sensation channel PIEZO2 in siblings with a progressive form of contractures. (Sep ,2016).  Clinical Genetics. 8. doi: 10.1111/cge.12850.

• Islam, M.R., Ahmed, M.U., Islam, M.S., Sayeed, M.S.B., Sadia, F., Chowdhury, Z.S., Nahar, Z. & Hasnat, A. Comparative Analysis of Serum Malondialdehyde, Antioxidant Vitamins and Immunoglobulin Levels in Patients Suffering from Generelized Anxiety Disorder. (2014).  Drug Research. 64, 406–411.   

• Nahar, Z.,  Sarwar M.S., Islam, M.S., Rahman, A., Islam, N.S, Islam M.S. & Hasnat A. Determination of Serum Antioxidant Vitamins, Glutathione and MDA Levels in Panic Disorder Patients. (2013). Drug Research. 63, 424-428.          

• Ahmed, M.U., Islam, M.S., Sultana, T.A., Mostofa, A.G.M.,  Sayeed, M.B., Nahar, Z. & Hasnat, A. Quantitative Determination of Azithromycin in Human Plasma by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and its Application in Pharmacokinetic Study. (June, 2012).  Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 11(1), 55-63.

• Nahar, Z., Azad, M.A.K., Khanum, S., Sobhan, M.A., Islam, SK.N., Islam, M.S., Bari, W. & Hasnat, A. Serum Immunoglobulin Profile in Panic Disorder Patients. (Jan 2012).  Pak. J. Pharm. Sci., 25, No.1,149-153.

• Shahed, G.M., Ullah, M.A., Maruf, A.A., Ahmed, M.U., Islam, M.S. Nahar, Z., & Hasnat, A. ple RP-HPLC Method for the Determination of Cefdinir in Human Serum: Validation and Application in a Pharmacokinetic Study with Healthy Bangladeshi Male Volunteers. (Dec,2011).  Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci.10(2): 109-116.

• Karim, R., Nahar, Z., Islam, M.S., Ahmed, M.U., Muatafa, A.G.M.,  Shohag, M.H., Maruf, A.A., & Hasnat, A. Serum MDA and Vitamin C level in Conversion Disorder Patients. (June ,2011).  Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. Vol. 10(1): 59-64.

• Nahar, Z., Azad, M.A.K., Rahman, M.A., Rahman, M.A., Bari, W., Islam, Islam, M. S.& Hasnat, Abul. Comparative Analysis of Serum Manganese, Zinc, Calcium, Copper and Magnesium Level in Panic Disorder Patients. (Mar,2010).  Biological Trace Element Research.133(3): 284-90 (USA).

• Nazmus, A.F.M., Sadat, M.I.H., Hossain, M.K., Reza, M.S., Nahar, Z., Islam, SK.N. & Hasnat, A. Serum Trace Elements and Immunoglobulin Profile in Lung Cancer Patients. (2008).  The Journal of Applied Research. 8 (I): 24-33 (USA).

• Karim, P.,  Hossain, M.I., Sadat, A.F.M.N., Nahar, Z., Hossain, M.K. & Hasnat, A. Serum levels of calcium, lead and iron in schizophrenic patients. (2006).  Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Science. 5(1-2): 9-13.

•   Hossain, M.A., Azam, A. T.M.Z., Rahatuzzaman, M.,  Nahar, Z. & Hasnat, A. A study on the dietary feature and disease patterns of infants and children treated in some hospitals in Dhaka city and Narayangonj, Bangladesh. (2003). Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2: 19-23.

• Nahar, Z., Hasnat, A. & Rahman, M.H.  Binding of two cephalosporine antibiotics to bovine serum albumin: effects of copper. (2000). Bangladesh journal of life sciences.12: 109-112.

• Nahar, Z.,  Rahman, M.H. & Hasnat, A. Interaction of Nifedipine with bovine serum albumin : effects of metals. (1997). Bangladesh journal of physiology and pharmacology. 13(1): 18-20.