Nafisa Ahmed, a recent graduate of the biotechnology program of the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at BRAC University, has shared her thesis research at “American Association for Cancer Research” (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023 which was held from 14 to 19 April, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
The AACR is a cancer research organization promoting science education and training, advancing the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment worldwide, and accelerating the conquest of cancer. The annual meeting is one of the focal points of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, healthcare professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine.
Nafisa conducted her thesis research titled “Association of XRCC1 Arg194Trp polymorphism and XPD Lys751Gln polymorphism with biochemical parameters, severity, and risk of prostate cancer in Bangladesh Population” under the supervision of Professor Dr. M. Mahboob Hossain of the microbiology program at BRAC University and Professor Dr. Yearul Kabir of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Dhaka.
“Presenting my poster presentation as an undergraduate student at the conference offered a platform to share my research findings with a larger audience, enhance my presentation and communication skills, discuss my research with peers, receive feedback on my findings, and network with potential collaborators. It has also helped me gain recognition for my research and increased my visibility among peers and potential employers,” stated Nafisa in her reaction.
She was also delighted to have met Iftekhar Mahmud Chowdhury, an alumnus of the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at BRAC University, and one of the very first graduates of the biotechnology program.
“I am grateful to BRAC University for providing financial assistance covering half of the total cost of my trip. I look forward to future opportunities to share my research findings with my peers and contribute to the advancement of cancer research,” added Nafisa.