Page 1 of 25 CV OF PROF. MD. MOKLESUR RAHMAN SARKER, PhD Professor and Head of Academic & Research Department of Pharmacy State University of Bangladesh Mobile: +8801776758882 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]BIOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE Academic degree: Ph. D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Major: Immunopharmacology), Master of Pharmacy (with Thesis), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons.) degrees. Job Experience: Nineteen years’ teaching, research and professional working experiences in universities and pharmaceutical industries. Skilled in: Curriculum Design & Syllabus preparation; Designing & Execution of High Impact Research; Expert in conducting In-vitro, In-vivo, Ex-vivo, Clinical research, and Health & Medicine studies. Present position: Professor and Head, Academic & Research Department of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh CEO and Founder President, Health Med Science Research Foundation, Bangladesh Publications: Articles published in peer reviewed journals: 63, Conference abstracts: 19, Oral/poster presentation: 17, H-Index: 11, Citations: 404, i 10-index: 16, Popular articles published in other journals/periodicals/magazines:12. Research Area & Interest: Diabetes, Antidiabetic agents; Immunomodulating agents; Cancer, Anticancer agents; Lipid lowering agents; Functional foods, Nutraceuticals; Prophetic medicines; Antibiotic Resistance; Rational use of drugs (antibiotics/anticancer/antidiabetic/antihyperlipidemic), and Anti-smoking research. Research Grants: Project Leader, BKP Research Grant, University of Malaya in 2014 (RM 35,000) Project leader of HIR Grant, University of Malaya: Allocated HIR fund for the project (RM 80,000) Representative Researcher of MABL Chair for Prophetic Medicine, Saudi Arabia and Principal Investigator of a research grant obtained from MABL, Taibah University, KSA (USD 44,000) Current research projects and supervision: Current/in-progress research projects 10: Currently supervising 1 PhD student, 10 Master students, 6 Bachelor of Pharmacy students, and 2 funded research projects. Research projects completed: 57 different research projects already completed. In the past, I have supervised 1 Post-Doc, 3 PhD, 77 Postgraduate and 47 undergraduate students. Editorial Board Member and Reviewer in Peer Reviewed Journals: 31 peer reviewed international journals as an Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Board Member or Associate Editor or Reviewer. Patents: Registered 3 PATENTS for the discovery of anticancer potential and mechanism of action of 6- Shagaol for the treatment of brain tumor (GBM), novel formulation of functional foods for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus, and novel formulation of herbal medicines as immunotherapy. Conference/seminar attended: 18. Workshops conducted as Invited Speaker: 03 (Organized by QIUP, UKM, MSPT-USM in Malaysia) Membership in or affiliation with professional societies: 13 Professional Certification: Obtained GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certificate issued by the Director General of Health, Malaysia, to conduct clinical studies/trials as a Clinical Researcher. Professional Recognition: Biography is listed in the Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2016 (33rd Edition) (VIP Number: 37008993).
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My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Thesis completed in January 2019).
6) Project title: Studies on in-vitro and in-vivo Pharmacological activities of Gynura procumbens (Lour.)
Merr. leaves extracts and its fractions.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Thesis completed in January 2019).
7) Thesis title: In vitro and in vivo Pharmacological investigations of Momordica charantia L. fruit
extracts and its fractions.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Thesis completed in January 2019).
8) Project title: Study on trend of medications prescribe for diabetes patients in Bangladesh-A cross
sectional study at tertiary hospitals and clinics in Dhaka city. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in February 2019).
9) Project title: Study on infra-structure, management systems and quality of services of Model
Pharmacy and Medicine Shops operating at Dhaka City in Bangladesh.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in February 2019).
10) Project title: Trend and rationality of medications offered for patients with CVD in Bangladesh.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in February 2019).
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11) Project title: Study on trend of medications prescribe for diabetes patients in Bangladesh-A cross
sectional study of diabetes outpatients from different hospitals and clinics in Dhaka city. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in February 2019).
12) Project title: Determinants of cigarette smoking and impact of warnings on cigarette packs for the
reduction of smoking among male smokers in Bangladesh - A cross sectional study.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in August 2018).
13) Project title: Antibody drug conjugation therapy for cancer treatment – A review.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in July 2018).
14) Project title: A review on the pathophysiology and agents for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
and enhancement of cognitive ability.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in July 2018).
15) Project title: Updated review on colorectal cancer targeted drug delivery systems.
My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in August 2018).
16) Project title: Prevalence, risk factors, knowledge of and prevention activities against gestational
diabetes mellitus among women receive antenatal care (ANC) services from private and govt.
hospitals in Dhaka city: a cross-sectional study. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in Dec 2017).
17) Project title: Prescribing frequency, pattern and rationality of antibiotics prescribed by the general
physicians practicing in government and private hospitals in Dhaka city. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in April 2018).
18) Project title: Prescribing frequency, pattern and rationality of antibiotics prescribed by the skin
specialists practicing in government and private hospitals in Dhaka city. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in April 2018).
19) Project title: Prescribing frequency, pattern and rationality of antibiotics prescribed by the
pediatricians practicing in government and private hospitals in Dhaka city. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in April 2018).
20) Project title: Determinants of antibiotics misuse by retail pharmacy sales in different regions of
Dhaka city: a cross-sectional study. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in April 2018).
21) Project title: Study of diabetes related complications and risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes
mellitus, and the type of medications received by diabetic patients in Bangladesh. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in Dec 2017).
22) Project title: Knowledge, awareness and prevention of diabetes among the university students in
Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study. My role: Main Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Project completed in Dec 2017).
23) Project title: Evaluation of a novel formulation of functional foods for hypoglycemic and weight loss
activity in Balb/c mice feed with high-fat-diet. My role: Main supervisor (Lincoln University College, Malaysia) (Project completed in November 2016)
24) Project title: Studies of the antidiabetic potential of a novel formulation from Prophetic Medicine in
streptozotocin-induced diabetic Balb/c mice. My role: Main supervisor (Lincoln University College, Malaysia) (Project completed in November 2016)
25) Project title: Evaluation of antidiabetic activity of a novel formulation of functional foods in
streptozotocin induced diabetic Balb/c mice model. My role: Main supervisor (Lincoln University College, Malaysia) (Project completed in November 2016)
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26) Project title: Use of complementary and alternative medicines by the Malaysians for the treatment of
diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study. My role: Main supervisor (Lincoln University College, Malaysia) (Project completed in November 2016)
27) Project title: Use of complementary and alternative medicines by the Arabians living in Malaysia for
the treatment of diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study. My role: Main supervisor (Lincoln University College, Malaysia) (Project completed in November 2016)
28) Thesis title: Investigations of hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory activities of Shiitake (Lentinula
edodes), Gano (Ganoderma lucidum) and Oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) mushrooms in Alloxan-
induced and steroid- treated diabetic Long evans rats. My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Thesis completion in June 2013)
29) Thesis title: Prescription trend of antidiabetic drugs for type 2 diabetic outpatients in Bangladesh – a
cross sectional health survey conducted in Dhaka city in Bangladesh. My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Thesis completed in June 2013)
30) Thesis title: Prevalence and risk assessment of cardiovascular, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis
and eye complications among type 2 diabetes outpatients in Bangladesh. My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Thesis completed in June 2013)
31) Thesis title: Studies of the impact of occupational exposure on pharmaceutical workers to the
development of antimicrobial drug resistance. My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Thesis completed in December 2012)
32) Thesis title: In vitro studies of the dissolution profile of different brands of enteric coated
Rabeprazole tablets manufactured and marketed in Bangladesh.
My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Thesis completed in December 2012).
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (HONS.) RESEARCH PROJECTS SUPERVISED
(47 STUDENTS AGAINST 21 RESEARCH PROJECTS)
1) Project title: Evaluation of in-vitro and in-vivo Pharmacological activities of Nigella sativa L. seeds
extract and it’s fractions.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in March 2019)
2) Project title: Comprehensive in-vitro and in-vivo Pharmacological evaluation of Gynura procumbens
M. leaves extract and it’s fractions.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in March 2019)
3) Project title: Comprehensive in-vitro and in-vivo Pharmacological evaluation of flesh of Momordica
charantia L. extract and it’s fractions.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in March 2019)
4) Project title: Comprehensive in-vitro and in-vivo Pharmacological evaluation of rhizome of Zingiber
officinale Roscoe extract and it’s fractions.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in March 2019)
5) Project title: Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies and immunostimulating activities of Ganoderma
lucidum in SD rats.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2018)
6) Project title: Turmeric – A potential nutraceutical for health benefits: A comprehensive review.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2018)
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7) Project title: Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies and antihyperlipidemic activities of Curcuma longa
extracts in high-fat induced rats.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2018)
8) Project title: Effect of Nigella sativa-based functional foods preparation on fasting and post-prandial plasma
glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients – A double-blind, pilot clinical study.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2018)
9) Project title: Randomized double-blinded pilot clinical study of a Gymnema-based herbal
formulation.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2018)
10) Project title: Randomized double-blinded pilot clinical study of a Bitter gourd-based herbal
formulation on type 2 diabetic patients.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2018)
11) Project title: Randomized double-blinded pilot clinical study of a Fenugreek-based herbal formulation
in type 2 diabetic patients.
My role: Supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2018)
12) Project title: Investigation of biological properties of leaf of Psidium guajava L. (family:
Myrtaceae). My role: supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2017)
13) Project title: Biological and pharmacological investigation of Hygroryza arista (Retzins) Nees ex Wt.
and Arn. My role: supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2017)
14) Project title: Investigation of biological properties of fruit peel of Citrus lemon L. (family:
Rutaceae). My role: supervisor (State University of Bangladesh) (Completed in 2017)
15) Project title: Evaluation of the quality status of different brands of Ranitidine tablets
manufactured in Bangladesh by spectrophotometric analysis. My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Completed in 2012)
16) Project title: Quality analysis of different brands of Pantoprazole tablets marketed in
Bangladesh. My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Completed in 2012)
17) Project title: In-vivo screening for anti-diabetic activities of different extracts of
indigenous plant of Bangladesh in Switch Albino mice. My role: Main supervisor (Primeasia University, Bangladesh) (Completed in 2012)
18) Project title: Awareness, prevalence and treatment facilities of cancers in Bangladesh-A
study conducted in the hospitals and clinics at Dhaka city in Bangladesh. My role: Main supervisor (Daffodil International University, Bangladesh) (Completed in 2011)
19) Project title: Concept of Pharmacy students studying in different universities at Dhaka
city on Ayurvedic, Unani and Herbal Medicines. My role: Main supervisor (Daffodil International University, Bangladesh) (Completed in 2011)
20) Project title: Perception of Pharmacy students of Bangladesh towards present education
system, job facilities, higher research and future prospects.
My role: Main supervisor (Daffodil International University, Bangladesh) (Completed in 2011)
21) Project title: Prevalence, treatment facilities, knowledge, and awareness about HIV/AIDS
among the urban people of Dhaka city in Bangladesh. My role: Main supervisor (Daffodil International University, Bangladesh) (Completed in 2011)
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PROF. MD. MOKLESUR RAHMAN SARKER, PhD
MAJOR TEACHING AREAS
Able to teach any subject of Pharmacy but major teaching areas include -
Pharmacology (Endocrine Pharmacology, Immunopharmacology, Anti-infective and Chemotherapeutics),
Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Immunology, Physiology, Research Methodology,
Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, and Prophetic Medicines.
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS
● Diabetes and Anti-diabetic drugs
● Immunomodulating agents
● Lipid-lowering agents
● Functional Foods, Food Supplements and Nutraceuticals
● Traditional, Complementary & Alternative Medicines
● Antibiotic Resistance
Rational use of drugs (antibiotics, anticancer, antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic)
● Cancer and Anticancer agents
● Prophetic Medicines
● Anti-smoking research
● Adulteration of foods, herbal medicines, food supplements and its impact on health
RESEARCH GRANTS
[1] Grant name: MABL Chair for Scientific Miracles of Prophetic Medicine Research Grant:
USD 44,000 (Grant No: MABL 37/07) 2016
Project Title: Assessment of antitumor and immunopotentiating activity of a novel formulation from
Prophetic medicine against Glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor.
Grant provider: MABL Chair for Scientific Miracles of Prophetic Medicine
(MABL), Taibah University, Ministry of Higher Education, KSA
My role: Representative Researcher of MABL, Coordinator and Investigator of the project.
[2] Grant name: High Impact Research (HIR) Grant: Malaysian Ringgit 80,000
Grant No: HIR Grant (No. A-000003-50001) (grant allocated) 2013
Project Title: Effect of exercise on the Pharmacodynamics of Sitagliptin (alone or in combination with
other hypoglycemic drugs), organ functions, biochemical, humoral and cellular immunological changes in
Type 2 diabetic Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats.
Grant provider: HIR Grant, University of Malaya, Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia
My role: Principal Investigator of the project
[3] Grant name: University of Malaya Research Fund Assistance (BKP): Malaysian Ringgit 35,000
(2014)
Project Title: Effect of exercise on the antidiabetic efficacy of Sitagliptin/Exenatide; on the functions of
pancreas, kidney and liver; on biochemical and immunological changes in type 2 diabetic SD rats.
My role: Principal Investigator
[4] Grant name: Post-Graduate Students’ Research Support: Bangladeshi Taka 30,000
Master of Pharmacy student’s thesis title: Investigations of anti-diabetic activity of
Shiitake, Gano and Oyster mushrooms in alloxan-induced and steroid treated diabetic Long evans rats.
Grant provider: Primeasia University, Bangladesh
My role: Main supervisor of a Master student (2013) [5] Grant name: Post-Graduate Students’ Research Support: Bangladeshi Taka 20,000
Master of Pharmacy student’s research project title: Studies of the impact of occupational
exposure on pharmaceutical workers to the development of antibiotic drug resistance.
Grant provider: Primeasia University, Bangladesh
My role: Main supervisor of this project (2012)
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[6] Grant name: Bachelor Students’ Research Project Support: Bangladeshi Taka 15,000
Bachelor of Pharmacy student’s project title: Evaluation of the quality of different brand
of Ranitidine tablets manufactured in Bangladesh.
Grant provider: Primeasia University, Bangladesh
My role: Project supervisor (2013)
[7] Grant name: Bachelor Students’ Research Project Support: Bangladeshi Taka 12,000
Bachelor of Pharmacy student’s project title: Quality analysis of different brands of Pantoprazole tablets
manufactured in Bangladesh.
Grant provider: Primeasia University, Bangladesh
My role: Project supervisor (2013)
[8] Grant name: Bachelor Students’ Research Project Support: Bangladeshi Taka 15,000
Bachelor of Pharmacy student’s project title: In-vivo screening for anti-diabetic activities
of different extracts of indigenous plant of Bangladesh in Switch Albino mice.
Grant provider: Primeasia University, Bangladesh
My role: Project supervisor (2012)
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATION SUMMERY
Articles published/accepted in peer reviewed journals: 63 (Articles published in world renowned
publishers including Elsevier, Willey-BlackWell, Frontiers, PLOS ONE, Informa Healthcare, BioMed
Central, Taylor & Francis, Walters Kluwer-Medknow, etc.)
Manuscripts in review/in process of publication: 15
Google scholar H-Index: 11, i 10-index: 16, Citation: 404
Book Chapter: 01 (Bentham Science Publisher)
Conference abstracts: 20 Received the best poster presenter in the international conference on industrial pharmacy 2014 held in
International Islamic University Malaysia
The Best oral presenter in ISE SFEC National Conference on Drug Discovery and Development from
Natural Sources held at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2017
20. Kifayatullah M, Sarker MMR*, Mustapha MS. Phytochemical investigation of ethanolic extract
of Pericampylus glaucus leaves from Malaysia by GC-MS analytical technique. International
Journal of PharmTech Research 9(12):410-416 (SCOPUS cited).
21. Kifayatullah M, Mustapha MS, Sarker MMR, Das SK and Sengupta P. Effect of ethanolic extract
of Pericampylus glaucus (Lam) Merr on biochemical parameters in high fats diets Sprague-
Dawley rats. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2017; 3(1):1-8.
22. Krayemi AAA and Sarker MMR. Evaluation of the Anti-Diabetic Activity of a Novel
Formulation of Functional Foods in Streptozotocin- Induced Balb/c Diabetic Mice Model. International Journal of Science and Research 2017; 6(2):2088-2096.
23. Elaswed EEE and Sarker MMR. Evaluation of Antidiabetic Potential of A Novel Formulation
from Prophetic Medicine in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Balb/C Mice. International Journal of
Science and Research 2017; 6(3):857-865.
24. Salem HA and Sarker MMR. Evaluation of A Novel Formulation from Functional Foods for
Hypoglycemic and Weight Loss Activities in High-Fat Balb/C Mice. International Journal of
Science and Research 2017; 6(2):1020-1027.
25. Das SK, Mustapha MS, Sengupta P, Sarker MMR. An experimental evaluation of adaptogenic
potential of standardized Epipremnum aureum leaf extract. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied