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Dr. Sharmin Chowdhury
Professor
Department of Pathology and Parasitology
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Director
One Health Institute


About
Qualifications
Honours
Publications
Funding


Sharmin graduated from Chittagong Govt. Veterinary College under the University of Chittagong in 2002 with a degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). She went on to complete a Masters of Science (MSc) in Veterinary Epidemiology at the Royal Veterinary College under the University of London, United Kingdom in 2005-06. Following this she went on to a Doctorate of Veterinary Epidemiology at the University of Southern Denmark in 2009-12.  In 2016 she achieved Fulbright Visiting Scholar grant worked as Postdoctoral researcher at the University of California Davis, United States of America.  She joined  Chittagong Govt. Veterinary College (Now Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University) in July 2003 as Lecturer.  After serving 16 years in different position, she was promoted as Professor in 2016. She currently is in charge of Director of One Health Institute and Head of the Department of Pathology and Parasitology.  



Research Interests



Experience


Teaching
•   Professor in Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from March 1, 2017 to Present
•   Associate Professor in Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Dec. 31, 2012 to March 1, 2017
•   Assistant Professor in Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Jan. 8, 2008 to Dec. 30, 2012
•   Lecturer in Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from July 1, 2003 to Jan. 7, 2008

Administrative
•   Head in Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Feb. 26, 2019 to Present
•   Director in One Health Insitute, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from Oct. 5, 2017 to Present


Teaching : Current Courses


Undergraduate
Course Name Course Code Department
Pathology of Infectious Diseases PID 302 Department of Pathology and Parasitology
Systemic Pathology SPT 301 Department of Pathology and Parasitology
Systemic Pathology SPT 301 Department of Pathology and Parasitology

Masters
Course Name Course Code Department
Application of GIS and IT in Public Health GIS 602 One Health Institute
Epidemiological Data Analysis EDA 601 One Health Institute
Extended Epidemiology and Research Methodology ERM 601 Institutes
Outbreak Investigation and Surveillance OIS 601 One Health Institute



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Qualifications


Educational Qualifications

1. Postdoctoral Reasearch Associate (Fulbright Visiting Scholar): Sep 2016–Feb 2017, Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, USA. Project titleDevelopment of a real-time biosecurity score based on self-assessment of management practices accountable for increased risk of LPAI and HPAI introduction and spread in poultry farms in USA

 

2. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Sep 2009-Sep 2012Veterinary Epidemiology, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark, Supervisor: Annette Kjær Ersbøll, Title of thesis: Campylobacter infection in Danish broiler flocks: spatial analysis and risk factors for introduction and spread of the infection

 

3. Master of Science (MSc): Sep 2005-Sep 2006Veterinary Epidemiology, Royal Veterinary CollegeUniversity of London, United Kingdom, September 2006, Course director: Dirk U. Pfeiffer, Title of dissertation:  Evaluation of the sampling method used to detect Salmonella in UK caged layer flocks in an EU-mandated survey


4. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)1996-2003, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh


Honours


Acedemic Awards

1. Fulbright Visiting Scholar from September 2016 to February 2017 at the Dept. of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, USA

2. Danish Government Scholarship from September 2009 to September 2012 at National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Øster Farimagsgade, Copenhagen, Denmark 

3. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship from September 2005 to September 2006 at The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, United Kingdom


Research Grants

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Others

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Publications


  1. Mannan, M.A.; Chowdhury, S.; Hossain, M.A.; Kabir, M.H.B (2023) Genetic variability of Haemonchus contortus isolates in small ruminants from slaughterhouses in Bangladesh. Parasitology Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-023-08000-4
  2. Mannan, M.A.; S. Chowdhury; M.A. Hashem; M.H.B. Kabir (2023) Isolation, identification, and molecular characterization of Haemonchus contortus in slaughtered small ruminants in the Chattogram metropolitan area, Bangladesh. Veterinary Sciences: Research and Reviews, 9(2): 121-131. DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.vsrr/2023/9.2.121.131
  3. Ara, J.; Islam, M.S.; Quader, M.T.U.; Das, A.; Hasib, F.M.Y.; Islam, M.S.; Rahman, T.; Das, M.A.H.; Das, G.B. S. Chowdhury (2022) Seroprevalence of Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in Chattogram Metropolitan Area, Bangladesh. Antibodies, 11, 69. 
  4. Rafiq, K.; Islam, M.R.; Siddiky, N.A.; Samad, M.A.; S. Chowdhury; Hossain, K.M.M.; Rume, F.I.; Hossain, M.K.; Mahbub-E-Elahi, A.; Ali, M.Z. (2022) Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Common Foodborne Pathogens Recovered from Livestock and Poultry in Bangladesh. Antibiotics, 11, 1551. 
  5. M.S. Islam, F.M.Y Hasib, C. Nath, J. Ara, T.A. Logno, M.H. Uddin, I. Khalil, P. Dutta, T. Das, S. Chowdhury (2022) Molecular detection of multi-drug resistant Campylobacter jejuni from broiler and associated risk factors, Zoonoses and Public Health, DOI: 10.1111/zph.12975.
  6. M.T. Hossain, K. Rafiq, M.Z. Islam, S. Chowdhury, P. Islam, Z. Haque, M.A. Samad, A.A. Sani, M.R.A. Ferdous, M.R. Islam, N. Ahmed, M.I. Hossen, A.K.M. Khasruzzaman, M.K.J. Bhuiyan, M. Tofazzal (2022) A survey on knowledge, attitude and practices of large animal farmers towards antimicrobial use, resistance and residues in Mymensingh division of Bangladesh, Antibiotics, DOI:10.3390/antibiotics11040442.
  7. Rana EA, Dutta P, Islam MS, Nizami TA, Das T, Chowdhury S, Das GB (2021) Severity assessment of single-dose Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccinated individuals infectedwith severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in Southeast Bangladesh, Int. J. One Health, 7(2): 220-226.
  8. S. Rahman, M.M. Hasan, S. Chowdhury (2021) Determination of antibiotic residues in milk and assessment of human health risk in Bangladesh. Heliyon, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07739. 
  9. M.S. Islam, F.M.Y. Hasib, C. Nath, J. Ara, M.S. Nu, M.A. Fazal, S. Chowdhury (2021) Coronavirus disease 2019 and its potential animal reservoirs: A review. International Journal of One Health, 7(2): 171-181, doi: www.doi.org/10.14202/IJOH.2021.171-181.
  10. M.Y. Hasib, S. Akter, S. Chowdhury (2021) First report of canine parvovirus molecular detection in Bangladesh, Veterinary World, DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.1038-1043
  11. M.I. Khalil, M.F.R. Sarker, M.Y. Hasib, S. Chowdhury (2021) Outbreak investigation of lumpy skin disease in dairy farms at Barishal, Bangladesh. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology. DOI: 10.24925/turjaf.v9i1.205-209.3827
  12. M.S. Rahman, M.O. Faruk, S. Tanjila, N.M. Sabbir, S. Haider, S. Chowdhury (2021) Entomological survey for identification of Aedes larval breeding sites and their distribution in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, DOI: 10.1186/s43088-021-00122-x
  13. Halder, S., Das, S., Nath, S. K., Kundu, S. K., Islam, M. S., Chowdhury, S., & Masuduzzaman, M. (2021). Prevalence of some common bacterial diseases in commercial poultry farm. Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, 4(2), 44-51. https://doi.org/10.32718/ujvas4-2.08.
  14. M.Y. Hasib and S. Chowdhury (2020) Review and Meta-Analysis of PPR in Goat and Sheep of Bangladesh from 2000 to 2019. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology DOI: 10.24925/turjaf.v8i10.2099-2104.3557
  15. S.R. Barua, S. Islam, AMAM Z. Siddiki, M. Masuduzzaman, M. A. Hossain, S. Chowdhury (2020) Comparison of diagnostic tests for detection of Rotavirus A in calf faces. Macedonian Veterinary Review DOI: 10.2478/macvetrev-2020-0033
  16. S. Islam, S.R. Barua, S.P. Moni, M.K. Rostal, A. Islam,        A.K.M. Rahman, S. Chowdhury (2020) Seroprevalence and risk factors for bovine brucellosis in the Chittagong Metropolitan Area of Bangladesh. Veterinary Medicine and Science, DOI: 10.1002/vms3.348. 
  17. M.Y. Hasib,     M.H.    Kabir,  S. Barua, S. Akter, S. Chowdhury (2020) Frequency and prevalence of clinical conditions and therapeutic drugs used in dog and cat at Teaching Veterinary Hospital, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. DOI: 10.5455/javar.2020.g405
  18. S.R. Barua, T.M. Rakib, M.M. Rahman, S. Selleck, M. Masuduzzaman, AMAM. Z. Siddiki, M. A. Hossain, S. Chowdhury (2019) Disease burden and associated factors of rota virus infection in calves in south-eastern part of Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research. DOI: 10.3329/ajmbr.v5i2.42492
  19. S. Islam, S. Barua, A. Islam, S.P. Moni, H. Uddin, J. Ferdous, M. K. Rahman, M.M. Hassan, A.K.M. A. Rahman, S. Chowdhury (2019) Epidemiology of Sub-Clinical Mastitis in Dairy Cows in Urban Areas of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v7i6.845-850.2214
  20. T.M. Rakib, S.R. Barua, A.M.A.M.Z. Siddiki, M. Masuduzzaman, M.A. Hossain and S. Chowdhury (2018) Histopathology in Bovine Rotavirus (Type A) Infected Calves and Its Confirmation by ELISA and RT-PCR. Journal of Dairy and Veterinary Sciences. DOI: 10.19080/JDVS.2018.06.55569
  21. S.R. Barua, T.M. Rakib, S. Das, M. Masuduzzaman, M.A. Hossain and S. Chowdhury (2018). Hematological and Serological Changes in Neonatal Diarrheic Calves Infected with Bovine Rotavirus. Multidisciplinary Advances in Veterinary Sciences 2(3): 356-366.
  22. M. Barua, G. B. Das, K. Islam, S. Chowdhury, M. E. Hossain, B. K. Nath, M. S. Islam (2017) Effect of fish oil on performance, coccidiosis prevention and serum lipid profile in broiler. Asian Journal of Poultry Science, 11: 20-30.
  23. M. A. Mannan, Masuduzzaman, M., Rakib, T.M., Chowdhury, S. and M.A. Hossain (2017) Histopathological and haematological changes in haemonchosis caused by Haemonchus contortus in small ruminants of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Vol.5. 
  24. M. O. Faruk, A. M. A. M. Z. Siddiki, M. S. Islam, A. Rekha, S. Chowdhury, M. Masuduzzaman and M. A. Hossain (2017) Identification of non-cerebral cyst: Zoonotic Taenia multiceps in domestic goat in Bangladesh. Veterinary World, 10(10): 1156-1160.
  25. M. O. Faruk, Siddiki, A.M.A.M.Z., Masuduzzaman, M., Chowdhury, S. and Hossain, M.A (2017) Identification and molecular characterization of Echinococcus granulosus from domestic goat in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Tropical Biomedicine 34(4): 831–840.
  26. M. O. Faruk, A. M. A. M. Z. Siddiki, M. F. Karim, M. Masuduzzaman, S. Chowdhury, M. S. Islam, M. A. Hossain (2017) Molecular Characterization of Echinococcus granulosus through Amplification of 12S rRNA Gene and Cox1 Gene Fragments from Cattle in Chittagong, Bangladesh. International Journal of Biological, Biomolecular, Agricultural, Food and Biotechnological Engineering Vol:11, No:4.
  27. S. Chowdhury, S. R. Barua, T. M. Rakib, M. M. Rahman, T. Ferdushy, M. A. Hossain, M. S. Islam, M. Masuduzzaman (2017) Survey of calf management and hygiene practices adopted in commercial dairy farms adopted in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 5(1): 14-22.
  28. S. Islam, A. Islam, S. P. Moni, M. S. Bari, K. Islam, S. Chakma, M. E. Hossain, M. Z. F. Siddiqe, M. B. Hoassain and S. Chowdhury (2016) A cross sectional study of Infectious Bursal Disease and Newcastle Disease in poultry in Narsingdi district of Bangladesh. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2016.c181 
  29. S. Rai, S. Islam, S. Barua, S. Chowdhury (2016). Prevalence of S. aureus and E. coli causing subclinical Mastitis in goat with their antibiotic resistance pattern and associated risk factors. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, 4: 38-42.
  30. M. S. Islam, A. Islam, S. P. Moni, M. S. Bari, K. Islam, S. Chakma, M. E. Hossain, M. Z. F. Siddiqe, M. B. Hossain, S. Chowdhury (2016). A cross sectional study of Infectious Bursal Disease and Newcastle Disease in poultry in Narsingdi district of Bangladesh. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2016.c181
  31. M. Z. Islam, S. Ahmed, Md F. Hossain, A. Mahmood, A. Ahad, S. Chowdhury and J. P. Christensen (2015) Risk factors for Mycoplasma gallisepticum seroprevalence in chicken. The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. 25(4) 1200-1205. 
  32. N. Mukta, M. Ahaduzzaman, S. Chowdhury, P.K. Biswas (2014) Prevalence and clinico-pathological parameters of PPR infected goats and their response to antibiotic treatment at Panchlaish, Chittagong, Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural Sciences. DOI: 10.3329/ijns.v4i2.28597
  33. M. Barua, M. A. M. Prodhan, K. Islam, S. Chowdhury, M. Hasanuzzaman, M. A. Imtiaz and G. B. Das (2014). Sub-clinical mastitis prevalent in dairy cows in Chittagong district of Bangladesh: detection by different screening tests: www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.7/July-2014/8.pdf.
  34. M. Sandberg, L. L. Sørensen, B. Steenberg, S. Chowdhury, A. K. Ersbøll, L. Alban (2014). Risk factors for Campylobacter colonization in Danish broiler flocks, 2010 to 2011. Poultry Science, 94 (3): 447-453. 
  35. M. Z. Islam, A. Musekiwa, K. Islam, S. Ahmed, S. Chowdhury, A. Ahad, P. K. Biswas (2014). Regional variation in the prevalence of E. coli 0157 in cattle: A meta analysis and meta-regression. PLOS One 9(4): e93299. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0093299. 
  36. K. K. Ghosh, S. Sikder, S. Chowdhury, M. M. Roy, A. Sarker, G. C. Chanda (2013) A study on management system of intensive pigeon farming at Chittagong. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science, 623-628.
  37. S. Chowdhury, Marianne Sandberg, Gonçalo E. Themudo, Annette K. Ersbøll (2012). Risk factors for Campylobacter infection in Danish broiler chicken. Poultry Science, 91: 2701-2709. 
  38. S. Chowdhury, Gonçalo E. Themudo, Marianne Sandberg, Annette K. Ersbøll (2012). Spatio-temporal patterns of Campylobacter colonization in Danish broilers. Epidemiology and Infection. DOI: 10.1017/S0950268812001446, Published online: 20 July 2012. 
  39. S. Chowdhury, Marianne Sandberg, Gonçalo E. Themudo, Annette K. Ersbøll (2012). The effect of presence of infected neighbouring farms for the Campylobacter infection status in Danish broiler farms. Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sste.2012.06.001
  40. M. R. Alam, N. G. Gregory, M. S. Uddin, M. A. Jobbar, S. Chowdhury, N. C. Debnath (2010) Frequency of nose and tail injuries in cattle and water buffalo at livestock markets in Bangladesh. Animal Welfare. 19: 295-300. 
  41. S. Chowdhury, M. Masuduzzaman, S. N. Shatu (2009) A pathological investigation to identify different forms of colibacillosis in commercial broiler and layer birds in Chittagong region. Eco-friendly Agricultural Journal. 2(1) 368-373. 
  42. M. Y. E. Chowdhury, M. R. Faruque, S. S. U. Ahmed, Azizunnesa, S. Chowdhury (2008) Occurrence of disease and disorders of goat recorded at veterinary teaching hospital of Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Bangladesh. International Journal of Animal and Fisheries Sciences. 1(5) 90-93.
  43. K. Roy, S. Adhikary, M. M. Hassan, S. Sultana, S. Chowdhury (2008) Trypanocidal drug (Iso-Metamidium Chloride): resistance against Trypanosoma congulense and socio-economic impact on the context of Africa. Eco-friendly Agricultural Journal. 1(5) 254-263.


Funding


Current Funding
  1. Working as Principal Investigator in Program Based Research Grants (PBRG) of PIU-BARC, NATP-2, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) project entitled ‘Determination of Antimicrobial Resistance and Residues in Livestock and Poultry Food Products and Feed in Bangladesh’ since 2018.
  2. Working as Principal Investigator in UGC funded project entitled 'Screening of Brucellosis in dairy cows through Milk Ring test, Rose Bengal Dye test, Indirect ELISA and PCR in Chittagong metropolitan area'.
  3. Working as Principal Investigator in Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh funded project entitled ‘Establishment of standard cytological protocol including fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) at clinical pathology laboratory for the differentiation of cancers from other space occupying lesions’. 

Project Completed

 

  1. Worked as Principal Investigator in National Science and Technology funded project titled as ‘Molecular epidemiology and genotyping of bovine rotavirus A isolated from feces of neonatal claves in Rangamati district’.
  2. Worked as Principal Investigator in University Grants Commission of Bangladesh funded project titled as ‘Full genome sequencing of bovine rotavirus A’.
  3. Worked as Sub-project Manager in World Bank funded project named Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) to conduct a number of active surveys on zoonotic and transboundary diseases in Bangladesh. 
  4. Worked as Overseas Coordinator in British Council funded Higher Education Link (HEL) Project. Project title: Capacity development towards Risk Analysis and prevention of zoonoses in Bangladesh.
  5. Worked as Country Coordinator in Distance Learning Scholarships in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health and Animal Health and Production, funded by the Commonwealth Commission, UK.
  6. Worked as Co-Principal Investigator in a DANIDA funded project (through Regional Fisheries and Livestock Development Corporation – RFLDC). Project title is: Livestock-Based Integrated Community Development through Veterinary and Livestock Extension Services
  1. Worked as Principal Investigator in a research project funded by Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. Project title is ‘Development of community based veterinary care of poultry and assessment of some nutritional components in blood sera and crop contents of semi-scavenging deshi chickens’.

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