Degree: PhD (Pharmacology)

University: University of Dhaka

Degree: MBA (Marketing)
University: North South University

Degree: M. Pharm (Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology)
University: University of Dhaka

Degree: B. Pharm (Honors)
University: University of Dhaka

1. Assistant Professor

     Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh

     Period: 1st November 2017- Present

1. Assistant Professor

     Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh

     Period: 1st March 2017- 31st October 2017 

Completed a research on “Evaluation of different biological markers in patients with major depressive disorder and their correlation with the severity of depression” under guidance of Prof. Dr. Abdul Hasnat and Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Dhaka, as a part of requirement in fulfilling PhD degree.

1. Portfolio Head, Anti-infectives

           Sanofi Bangladesh Limited

           Period: 1st April 2016 - 28th February 2017

     2.  Assistant Product Manager

         Sanofi Bangladesh Limited

         Period: 1st April 2014 - 31st March 2016

   3. Senior Product Executive

       Sanofi Bangladesh Limited

       Period: 1st April 2013 - 31st March 2014

  4. Product Executive

      Sanofi Bangladesh Limited

      Period: 1st April 2012 - 31st March 2013

   5.  Senior Product Officer

        Sanofi Bangladesh Limited

        Period: 1st January 2011 - 31st March 2012

   6. Product Officer

       Sanofi Bangladesh Limited

       Period: 1st December 2008 - 31st December 2010

Biological and genetic markers identification/analysis in different psychiatric disorders specially in depression.

Submitted Articles:

1. Islam MR*, Karmoker JR, Kadir MF, Ahmed MU, Nahar Z, Islam SMA, Islam MS, Hasnat A, Islam MS. Lower serum amino acid and depleted non-enzymatic antioxidant levels are associated with drug-naïve, non-smoker, and first episode major depressive disorder. BMC Psychiatry_Under Review (PubMed Indexed Journal).
2. Das R, Emon PZ, Shariar M, Nahar Z, Islam MA, Bhuyan MA, Islam SN, Islam MR*. Higher levels of serum IL-1β and TNF-α are associated with an increased probability of major depressive disorder. Submitted to Heliyon_Under Review (PubMed Indexed Journal).
3. Jahan I, Islam MR, Islam MR*, Ali R, Rahman SMM, Nahid NA, Apu MNH, Sultan MZ, Kabir MH, Rahman GKMM, Islam MS, Hasnat A. Analysis of serum trace elements, macro-minerals, antioxidants, malondialdehyde and immunoglobulins in seborrheic dermatitis patients: A case-control investigation. Submitted to SAGE Open Medicine_Under Review (PubMed Indexed Journal).

Published Articles:

1. Jahan I, Ahmed S, Islam MR*, Hai ANMA, Islam MF, Bhuyan MA, Nahar Z. Association of ORAI1 Genetic Polymorphism with Serum Calcium and Phosphorus Levels in Non-dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Case-control Study. Cureus. 2019 Apr 29;11(4): e4564.
2. Nishuty NL, Khandoker MMH, Karmoker JR, Ferdous S, Shahriar M, Qusar MMAS, Islam MS, Fadir MF, Islam MR*. Evaluation of Serum Interleukin-6 and Creactive Protein Levels in Drug-naïve Major Depressive Disorder Patients. Cureus. 2019 Jan 11;11(1): e3868. PubMed PMID: 30899619; PMCID: PMC6414189.
3. Nasreen W, Kadir MF, Karmoker JR, Islam MR, Islam MR*. Profiling of Serum Immunoglobulins in Bangladeshi Major Depressive Disorder Patients. Health. 2018 Sep 11;10:1185-1191.
4. Islam MR*, Islam MR, Ahmed I, Moktadir AA, Nahar Z, Islam MS, Shahid SFB, Islam SN, Islam MS, Hasnat A. Elevated serum levels of malondialdehyde and cortisol are associated with major depressive disorder: A case-control study. SAGE Open Med. 2018 May 9;6:2050312118773953. PubMed PMID: 29770218; PMCID: PMC5946642.
5. Islam MR*, Islam MR, Shalahuddin Qusar MMA, Islam MS, Kabir MH, Mustafizur Rahman GKM, Islam MS, Hasnat A. Alterations of serum macro-minerals and trace elements are associated with major depressive disorder: a case-control study. BMC Psychiatry. 2018 Apr 10;18(1):94. PubMed PMID: 29631563; PMCID: PMC5891975.
6. Islam MR*. Association between socio-demographic factors and blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladesh. Journal of Diabetes Mellitus. 2017 August 11;7:151-159.
7. Bari MA, Islam MR*. Probiotics: A new horizon for treating childhood diarrhea in Bangladesh. Food and Nutrition Sciences. 2017 Jun 21;8:613-623.
8. Islam MR*, Adnan R. Socio-demographic factors and their correlation with the severity of major depressive disorder: a population-based study. World Journal of Neurosciences. 2017 Mar 9;4:193-202.
9. Islam MR*, Shafique A. Prescribing Practice of Antidepressant Drugs at Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Bangladesh. Open Journal of Depression. 2017 Feb 9;6:14-23.
10. Islam MR*, Moktadir AA. A study on the prescribing pattern of antibiotics in rural area of Bangladesh. Journal of Innovations in Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences. 2016 Nov 12;3(4):133-138.
11. Masud AA, Rahman MM, Hasan M, Ripon MKH, Khan AR, Islam MR, Sarkar MR. Validated Spectrophotometric Method for Estimation of Olmesartan Medoxomil in Pharmaceutical Formulation. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences. 2012 Nov 21;1(3)1-7.

Masud AA, Rahman MS, Hasan M, Ripon MKH, Khan AR, Islam MR, Ahsan MM, Uddin MR. Validated RP-HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium in combined tablet dosage form. Bangladesh Research Publications Journal. 2011 Oct 14;6(1)52-56.