Nafisa Nawal Islam ,

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Assistant Professor

Dept. of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Jahangirnagar University
Savar, Dhaka-1342

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Nafisa Nawal Islam

Background

Nafisa Nawal Islam is currently working as an Assistant Professor (On Study Leave) in the Dept. of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. She received her B.S. and M.S. degree in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology from the University of Dhaka in 2014 and 2015, respectively. She conducted her M.S. thesis work in Institute for developing Science and Health initiatives (ideSHi). Immediately after finishing her Masters, she started working as a Research Assistant in Advanced Fisheries and DNA Barcoding Laboratory, Dept. of Zoology, University of Dhaka until she joined Jahangirnagar University as a Lecturer in December 2016.

Selected Publications View All

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    Islam MS, Ullah MA, Islam US, Hossain S, Araf Y, Das A, Khan AN, Islam NN, Sarkar B, Shohael AM. "Influence on attitudes and lifestyle due to lockdown amidst COVID-19 pandemic: A perception-based analysis among Bangladeshi residents.” Nov 2021. BMC Public Health (IF: 2.521)

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    Sarkar B, Ullah A, Araf Y, Islam NN, Zohora US. “Immunoinformatics-guided Designing and In Silico Analysis of Epitope-based Polyvalent Vaccines against Multiple Strains of Human Coronavirus (HCoVs).” Expert Review of Vaccines. January 2021. (IF: 4.370)

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    Islam MT, Sarker SK, Talukder S, Bhuyan GS, Rahat A, Islam NN, Mahmud H, Hossain MA, Muraduzzaman AKM, Rahman J, Qadri SK, Shahidullah M, Mannan MA, Tahura S, Hussain M, Saha N, Akhter S, Nahar N, Begum F, Shirin T, Akhteruzzaman S, Qadri SS, Qadri F, Mannoor K. “High Resolution Melting Curve Analysis Enables Rapid and Reliable Detection of G6PD Gene Mutations in Heterozygous Females.” BMC Genetics. August 2018; 19:58. (IF: 3.729 in 2016)

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    Shamsunnahar, Baki MA, Sarker A, Begum MH, Zafaria M, Islam NN, Ahmed MdS. “Short Communication New record of Indian oil sardine Sardinella longiceps from the coastal region of Bangladesh.” June 5, 2017. Ocean Life, 1: 11-13.

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    Bhuyan GS, Hossain MA, Sarker SK, Rahat A, Islam MT, Haque TN, Begum N, Qadri SK, Muraduzzaman AKM, Islam NN, Islam MS, Sultana N, Jony MHK, Khanam F, Mowla G, Matin A, Begum F, Shirin T, Ahmed D, Saha N, Qadri F, Mannoor K. “Bacterial and viral pathogen spectra of acute respiratory infections in under-5 children in hospital settings in Dhaka city.” March 27, 2017. PLoS One, 12(3): e0174488. (IF: 2.806 in 2016)

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    Akter M¶, Islam NN¶, Sumit AF, Ahsan N, Hossain S, Ahmed M, Akhand AA. “Tea Extract Prevents Arsenic-mediated DNA Damage and Death of Murine Thymocytes in vitro.” June 15, 2015. Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (DUJPS). (¶ = Equally contributed) (RG IF: 0.52)

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Abstract

  1. Ahmed MdS, Nahar L, Sanzida NJ, Akter JBMA, Dina SR, Islam NN. DNA barcoding of freshwater fishes of Bangladesh.” 7th International Barcode of Life Conference, Kruger National Park, South Africa. Date: Nov 20-24, 2017. Genome, Vol. 60.
  2. Ahmed MdS, Nahar L, Islam NN. “Molecular characterization and phylogenetic relationship of freshwater barbs of Bangladesh exploring Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit I (COI) gene.” Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Asian Society of the Ichthyologists (ASI-2017), Ho Chi Min City, Viet Nam. Date: Aug 22-24, 2017
  3. Ahmed MdS, Nahar L, Dina SR, Sanzida NJ, Akter JBMA, Islam NN.“DNA Barcoding of Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh” Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Asian Society of the Ichthyologists (ASI-2017), Ho Chi Min City, Viet Nam. Date: Aug 22-24, 2017
  4. Dina SR, Islam NN, Nahar L, Ahmed MdS. “DNA barcoding and phylogenetic relationship of Channa spp. from Bangladesh.” Proceedings of 20th National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Zoological Society of Bangladesh (ZSB). Date: Dec 31, 2016
  5. Abstract “Potential reasons behind the destruction of the river Buriganga and reviving it back through various biological approaches.” Proceedings of 61 Years of DNA Double Helix organized by YoungBB.
  6. Abstract “Best Management Practices and Adaptation Strategies for mitigating the Potential Effects of Climate Change on Food Security in the Perspective of Bangladesh.” Proceedings of 2nd Annual National Conference on Natural Science and Technology- 2015 (NCNST-2015) organized by the Asian University of Women (AUW). Date: Apr 17-18, 2015
  7. Abstract “How Mobile Applications can help minimizing Deaths and Injuries resulting from Violence and Accidents.” Proceedings of NCNST-2015 organized by AUW. Date: Apr 17-18, 2015
  8. Sumit AF, Islam NN, Akter M, Hossain S, Akhand AA. ‘‘Ameliorating effects of tea extract against arsenic-mediated toxicity in mice’’ in National Conference on Biochemistry, Industry and Sustainable Economy organized by Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BSBMB).

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