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Dr. Salina Akter Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
PROFILE
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
EMPLOYMENT RECORDS
- February 19, 2024 - till to date
Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
- December 12, 2019 – February 19, 2024
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
- October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2019 (3 years)
PhD and Research Assistant, Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Bioscience, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan.
- June 4, 2012- December 11, 2019 (7 Years)
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
- March 21, 2009-June 3, 2012 (3 years)
Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Science (2019, October), Research on Pharmacology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Bioscience, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan.
Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2008) with 74% marks, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2007) with 67% marks, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Higher Secondary Certificate (Science, 2000) with 80% marks, Zia Sarkarkhana School and College, Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.
Secondary School Certificate (Science,1998) with 88% marks, Zia Sarkarkhana School and College, Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.
PUBLICATION/RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
- Md. Badrul Islam, Md. Moniruzzaman Sarker, Md. Redwanur Rahman, Farzana Mim, Md. Sabir Hossain, Farha Matin Juliana, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Salina Akter, Mala Khan, Mirola Afroze, Md. Abu Hasan, Md. Selim Reza., “Bioaccumulation and lipid quality indices in paratelphusa lamelifrons from padma river in Bangladesh: implications for environmental and public health” Regional Studies in Marine Science. 2024; 71: 103425.
- Md. Selim Reza, Farjana Mim, Mohammad Rezaul Quader, Mohammad Jahidur Rahman Khan, Md. Sabir Hossain, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Salina Akter, Sharmin Rahman, Sumon Roy, Md. Abdullah Rumman., “The Possibility of Nucleic Acids to Act as Anti-Viral Therapeutic Agents—A Review” Open Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2021; 11:198-248.
- Md. Selim Reza*, Farzana Mim, Dr. Mohammad Rezaul Quader, Dr. Mohammad Jahidur Rahman Khan, Md. Sabir Hossain, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Salina Akter, Dr. Sharmin Rahman., “Ways of making effective and safe vaccines against SARS-COV-2” European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021; 8:160-187.
- Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Yijin Lyu, Shigenobu Shibata*., “Gamma oryzanol impairs alcohol-induced anxiety-like behavior in mice via upregulation of central monoamines associated with Bdnf and Il-1β signaling” Scientific Reports. 2020; 10:10677.
- Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Shigenobu Shibata*., “Gamma Oryzanol Alleviates High-Fat Diet-Induced Anxiety-Like Behaviors Through Downregulation of Dopamine and Inflammation in the Amygdala of Mice” Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2020;11, https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2020.00330.
- Md. Rafsanul Hoque, Kazi Rasel Uddin*, Salina Akter, Md. Nazibur Rahman., “Studies on Probiotic Properties of Lactococcus lactis Isolated from Indigenous Yogurt of Local Market in Bangladesh” International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research. 2020; 4: 44-59.
- Salina Akter, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Yuko Ikeda, Hiroki Miyakawa, Shigenobu Shibata*., “Anxiolytic effects of γ-oryzanol in chronically- stressed mice are related to monoamine levels in the brain” Life Sciences. 2019; 216: 119-128.
- Salina Akter, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Yuko Ikeda, Hiroki Miyakawa, Shigenobu Shibata*., “γ-oryzanol ameliorates the acute stress induced by behavioral anxiety testing in mice” Journal of Pharmacological Sciences. 2018; 138(2): 155-159.
- Kazi Rasel Uddin*, Salina Akter, Md. Nazibur Rahman., “Quantitative analysis and study of correlation among various biological and immunological markers in acute and chronic HBV infection” International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research. 2018; 2(5): 104-121.
- Md. Mozammel Hossain, Iffat Jahan, Mohammad Mahfuz Ali Khan Shawan, Afroza Parvin, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Salina Akter, Subrata Banik, Md. Ashraful Hasan, Mahbubul Morshed, Md. Nazibur Rahman, S. M. Badier Rahman., " Determination of pH, caffeine and reducing sugar in energy drinks available in Bangladesh” New York Science Journal. 2015;8(2):92-96.
- Mohammad Mahfuz Ali Khan Shawan, Md. Mozammel Hossain, Md. Ashraful Hasan, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Afroza Parvin, Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Subrata Banik, Mahbubul Morshed, Md. Nazibur Rahman, S. M. Badier Rahman.," Design and Prediction of Potential RNAi (siRNA) Molecules for 3' UTR PTGS of Different Strains of Zika Virus: A Computational Approach" Journal of Nature and Science. 2015; 13(2):37-50.
- Mohammad Mahfuz Ali Khan Shawan, Md. Mozammel Hossain, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Afroza Parvin, Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Subrata Banik, Mahbubul Morshed, Md. Ashraful Hasan, Md. Nazibur Rahman, S. M. Badier Rahman., “In silico characterization and investigation of putative promoter motifs in ebola virus genome” Journal of Global Biosciences. 2015;4(3):1747-1757.
- Rejaul Islam, S. M. Badier Rahman, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Salina Akter, Md. Ashraful Hasan, Afroza Parvin, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Md. Nazibur Rahman*., “Analysis of fatty acid composition of four well known non-edible seeds in Bangladesh” Jahangirnagar University Environmental Bulletin. 2015; 4:1-9.
- Kazi Rasel Uddin*, Salina Akter, Chaklader Md. Kamal Jinnah, Ali Azam Talukder, “Epidemiological study of active Hepatitis B and C viruses’ infection among patients attended in tertiary care hospital in Dhaka City, Bangladesh” Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 2014; 4(9): 102-109.
- Md. Mozammel Hossain, Salina Akter*, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Ashraful Hasan, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Afroza Parvin, Iffat Jahan, Nazibur Rahman, S. M. Badier Rahman, Nitrogen Fixing Efficiency and Physiological Characteristics of Azospirillum Isolates from the Paddy Fields of North Bengal” Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences. 2014. 3(1): 47-53.
- Saima Sabrina, Md. Giasuddin1, S. M. Badier Rahman, Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin., “Preparation of Newcastle Disease Killed Vaccines and determination of immune response” Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. 2011. 23(1): 13-20.
- Salina Akter, Md. Khorshed Alam and Md. Mesbah Uddin Ansary., “Production of enriched animal feed from agro-wastes by solid state fermentation using Pleurotus sajor-caju” Bangladesh Journal of Life Sciences. 2009. 21(2): 79-89.
CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
- Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Shigenobu Shibata. “Role of monoamine transmitters in eliciting the anxiolytic effects of γ-oryzanol under chronic stress in mice”, 72 Annual Meeting of Japan Society for Nutrition and Food Science, Okayama Prefectural University, Japan, May 12-13, 2018.
- Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Shigenobu Shibata. “γ-oryzanol breaks anxiety in chronically stressed mice via central monoaminergic anti-inflammatory pathway associated with Bdnf signaling”, 5th Core-to-Core OIST International Symposium, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Japan, February 25-27, 2019.
- Salina Akter, Kazi Rasel Uddin, Hiroyuki Sasaki, Shigenobu Shibata. “γ-Oryzanol attenuates high-fat diet induced anxiety by downregulation of upregulated dopamine and inflammation in mice brain”, 73 Annual Meeting of Japan Society for Nutrition and Food Science, University of Shizuoka, Japan, May 17-19, 2019.
ACADEMIC HONOR/SCHOLARSHIPS
- Japan Government Scholarship (MEXT)-2016 for PhD, Laboratory of Physiology and Pharmacology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Bioscience, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, Tokyo 162-8480, Japan. (2016-2019, 3 years).
PROFESSIONAL /SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIP
- Japan society of Nutrition and Food Science (JSNFS)
RESEARCH INTEREST
Molecular Biology Circadian Clock Chrono Nutrition Chrono Biology Neuropharmacology
Contact
Dr. Salina Akter
Professor
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh.
Cell Phone: 01759220629
Email: salina@juniv.edu
, salinajuakter@yahoo.com