Md. Aminul Haque, PhD
Level: 5, Room: 5B-25
Kha-224 Merul Badda
Dhaka 1212. Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Aminul Haque is a distinguished academic with expertise in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. He joined the Department of Pharmacy at Brac University as an Assistant Professor in March 2019. Dr. Haque earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from Chosun University, South Korea, in August 2018, under the esteemed Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP). Prior to his doctoral journey, he commenced his academic career in 2011 as a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Asia Pacific. He holds both a Bachelor of Pharmacy and a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Technology from the University of Asia Pacific, showcasing a robust foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. Dr. Haque’s research interests lie at the intersection of pharmacy and biomedical science, with a focus on innovative therapeutic approaches. His scholarly contributions have been featured in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Dr. Haque continues to inspire future pharmacists and researchers through his teaching, mentorship, and cutting-edge research endeavors.
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Sep., 2014 – August, 2018: Ph.D. in Biomedical Science
Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea
Funded by Korean Govt. Scholarship Program
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October, 2009 – Sep., 2010: Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh
April, 2005 - August, 2009: Bachelor of Pharmacy
University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh
Journals
Haque, M. A., Hossain, M. S., & Park, I.-S. (2025). Novel role of curcumin as inhibitor of β-amyloid-induced lamin fragmentation. Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 163(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00418-024-02331-8
Haque, M. A., & Park, I. S. (2024). An expeditious and facile method of amyloid beta (1–42) purification. PLOS ONE, 19(7), e0307213. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307213
Haque, M. A., Halder, A. S., Hossain, M. J., & Islam, M. R. (2024). Prediction of potential public health risk of the recent multicountry monkeypox outbreak: An update after the end declaration of global public health emergency. Health Science Reports, 7(6), e2136. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.2136
Anjum, R., Haque, M. A., Akter, R., & Islam, M. R. (2024). Beyond polio: Exploring non‐polio enteroviruses, global health preparedness, and the “Disease X” paradigm. Health Science Reports, 7(6), e2147. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.2147
Sarker, R., Roknuzzaman, A., Haque, M. A., Islam, M. R., & Kabir, E. R. (2024). Upsurge of dengue outbreaks in several WHO regions: Public awareness, vector control activities, and international collaborations are key to prevent spread. Health Science Reports, 7(4), e2034. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.2034
Mimmi, S. F. H., Rahman, S., Areefin, P., Mostaid, M. S., Siddique, M. A., & Haque, M. A. (2024). Comparative in-vitro evaluation of ebastine tablets (10 mg) available in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 23(1), 47-53. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v23i1.70673
Roknuzzaman, A., Haque, M. A., Sharmin, S., & Islam, R. (2023). The mysterious “Disease X”–A correspondence evaluating its public health threat, the global preparedness, and possible ways to avoid next pandemic. International Journal of Surgery Open, 60, 100704. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijso.2023.100704
Shaswati, M., Oeishy, F. H., Mumu, S. B., Zahid, M. Z. I., Hossain, M., Haque, M. A., Reza, H. M., & Mostaid, M. S. (2023). Polymorphisms of the interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) gene contribute to cervical cancer susceptibility in Bangladeshi women: A case‐control study. Health Science Reports, 6(5), e1238. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1238
Haque, M. A., Hossain, M. S., Bilkis, T., Islam, M. I., & Park, I.-S. (2022). Evidence for a strong relationship between the cytotoxicity and intracellular location of β-amyloid. Life, 12(4), 577. https://doi.org/10.3390/life12040577
Mostaid, M. S., Mumu, S. B., Haque, M. A., Sharmin, S., Jamiruddin, M. R., Sayedur Rahman, G. M., & Reza, H. M. (2021). Elevated serum expression of p53 and association of TP53 codon 72 polymorphisms with risk of cervical cancer in Bangladeshi women. PLOS ONE, 16(12), e0261984. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261984
Mimmi, S., Areefin, P., Nasreen, W., & Haque, M. (2022). Prospects of lactoferrin as potential natural antibiotic. Food Research, 6(4), 100-106. https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.6(4).522
Chowdhury, M. A., Ko, H. J., Lee, H., Aminul Haque, M., Park, I.-S., Lee, D.-S., & Woo, E.-R. (2017). Oleanane triterpenoids from Akebiae Caulis exhibit inhibitory effects on Aβ42 induced fibrillogenesis. Archives of Pharmacal Research, 40, 318-327. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12272-016-0885-7
Ramasamy, V. S., Islam, M. I., Haque, M. A., Shin, S. Y., & Park, I.-S. (2016). β-Amyloid induces nuclear protease-mediated lamin fragmentation independent of caspase activation. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular Cell Research, 1863(6), 1189-1199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbamcr.2016.02.008
Sharif, S., Ahmed, T., Haque, M. A., Bhuiyan, M., & Shahriar, M. (2014). Phytochemical screenings, thrombolytic activity, membrane stabilizing activity and cytotoxic properties of Polygonum hydropiper. Research Journal of Medicinal Plant, 8(2), 92-98. https://doi.org/10.3923/rjmp.2014.92.98
Shahriar, M., Hossain, I., Sharmin, F. A., Akhter, S., Haque, M. A., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2013). In vitro antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of Withania somnifera root. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy, 3, 38-47.
Akhter, R., Haque, M. A., Bhuiyan, M. A., & Shahriar, M. (2013). In vivo pharmacological investigation of leaf of Polygonum hydropiper (L.). Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12(2), 165-169. https://doi.org/10.3329/dujps.v12i2.17619
Sharif, S., Shahriar, M., Haque, M. A., Chowdhury, Z., Islam, M. R., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2013). In-vitro antioxidant activities, anti-nociceptive and neuropharmacological activities of Polygonum hydropiper. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 3(19), e.
Shahriar, M., Islam, S., Aich, R., Haque, M., Sayeed, M., & Kadir, F. (2013). Evaluation of the analgesic and neuropharmacological activities of the bark of Terminalia arjuna in mice. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, 4(3), 285-289.
Akhter, S., Hossain, M. I., Haque, M. A., Shahriar, M., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2012). Phytochemical screening, antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of the bark extract of Terminalia arjuna. European Journal of Scientific Research, 86(4), 543-552.
Shahriar, M., Bahar, A. N. M., Hossain, M. I., Akhter, S., Haque, M. A., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2012). Preliminary phytochemical screening, in vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of five different extracts of Withania somnifera root. International Journal of Pharmacy, 2(450), e3.
Shahriar, M., Hossain, M. I., Bahar, A. N. M., Akhter, S., Haque, M. A., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2012). Preliminary phytochemical screening, in-vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of five different extracts of Moringa oleifera leaf. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2, 65-68. https://doi.org/10.7324/JAPS.2012.2510
Shahriar, M., Akhter, S., Hossain, M. I., Haque, M. A., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2012). Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity of bark extracts of Terminalia arjuna. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 6(39), 5286-5298. https://doi.org/10.5897/JMPR12.580
Haque, M. A., Hasan, M. F., Dewan, I., Islam, S. A., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2012). Studies to improve dissolution properties of poorly soluble carbamazepine by solid dispersion. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal, 15(1), 73-77.
Haque, M. A., Islam, S. M. A., & Mohammad, S. (2011). Antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and antioxidant activity of Tinospora crispa. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences (JPBMS), 12(13).
Service experiences
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Associate Professor (January, 2023 to present), School of Pharmacy, BRAC University.
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Assistant Professor (March, 2019 to present), Department of Pharmacy, Brac University.
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Assistant Professor (September, 2018 to February, 2019), Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific.
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Graduate Researcher (September, 2014 to August, 2018), Protein Biochemistry Lab, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea.
- Lecturer (April, 2011 to August, 2013), Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology I, Basic Anatomy, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics I.
International & National Presentation (Invited)
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Haque, MA, and Park IS. Mechanistic Study of the Intrinsic Apoptosis Pathway in Amyloid-β-induced Apoptosis. International Conference Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology, September, 2017.
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Haque, MA, and Park IS. Activation of the Intrinsic Apoptosis Pathway in Amyloid-β-induced Apoptosis without Eliciting the Extrinsic Apoptosis Pathway. KSBMB International Conference, August, 2017.
- Haque, MA, and Park IS. Identification of nuclear scaffold protease modulating β-amyloid-induced cell death. International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology, October, 2016.
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2023: 30000.00 BDT from Renata PLC to explore the association of LEPR gene polymorphism with breast cancer in Bangladeshi Population.
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2023: 1200000.00 BDT from RSGI of BRAC University to explore the association of VDR gene polymorphism with breast cancer in Bangladeshi Population.
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2023: 300000.00 BDT from School of Pharmacy, BRAC University to explore the association of genetic polymorphism with breast cancer in Bangladeshi Population.
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2022: 46000.00 BDT from MNS department, BRAC University to investigate the association of MDM2 gene polymorphism in breast cancer of Bangladeshi population.
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2022: 46000.00 BDT from MNS department, BRAC University to investigate the association of MDM4 gene polymorphism in breast cancer of Bangladeshi population.
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2021: 4000000.00 BDT from Rufaida Biomeds to develop their Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Lab.
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12000 USD (approx.) grant from Korean Research Foundation Grant of the Korean Government (September, 2017 to August 2018).
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Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP; most prestigious scholarship in Korea) awarded by National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, Republic of Korea for Graduate study in Biomedical Science, Chosun University (September, 2013 to August, 2017).
- Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellent Academic Achievement (2nd position) in Bachelor program (2009).
Recombinant DNA Technology, Protein expression, Purification and Characterization, Cell biology, Neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Bioequivalence study, Pharmacogenomics