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Prof. Dr. Zabun Nahar

Dr. Zabun Nahar

Professor

Dedicated researcher and educator with expertise in pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics, and molecular pharmacology. Committed to advancing pharmaceutical sciences through innovative research and quality education.

zabunnahar@uap-bd.edu
+880-2-58157091-4
20+
Years Experience
50+
Publications
PhD
Qualification
Professor
Current Role

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology

University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2012

Master of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

1993

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

1992

Professional Positions

Professor

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific

January 11, 2024 – Present

Associate Professor

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific

October 26, 2016 – January 10, 2024

Research Interests

Pharmacogenomics

Genetic factors in drug response and therapy

Pharmacokinetics

Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion

Pharmacogenetics

Genetic variation in drug response

Biomedical Science

Application of biological principles to medical research

Immunoassay Techniques

ELISA for disease detection

Molecular Pharmacology

Drug action at molecular level

Selected Publications

Faria Mehreen Toma, Khondoker Tashya Kalam, Md. Aminul Haque, Sejuti Reza, Raushanara Akter, Mohammad Safiqul Islam, Md.Rabiul Islam and Zabun Nahar. 2025. Interleukin-1β rs16944 and rs1143627 polymorphisms and risk of developing major depressive disorder: A case-control study among Bangladeshi population. PLOS ONE, 20(1): e0317665. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317665

Sakif Ahamed Khan, Proma Rani Das, Zabun Nahar and Syed Masudur Rahman Dewan. 2024. An updated review on Guillain-Barré syndrome: Challenges in infection prevention and control in low- and middle-income countries. SAGE Open Medicine, 12(4), 1-8. DOI: 10.1177/20503121241239538

Zabun Nahar, Delruba Tabassum Nowshin, A. S. M. Roknuzzaman, Md. Sohan, Salsabil Islam, M. M. A. Shalahuddin Qusar and Md. Rabiul Islam. 2024. Serum levels of interleukin-33 and mesencephalic astrocyte derived neurotrophic factors in patients with major depressive disorder: a cross-sectional comparative design. BMC Psychiatry, 24. DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-05463-8

Mst. Sarmin Akter, Faisal Abdullah Emon, Zabun Nahar, MMA Shalahuddin Qusar, Sardar Mohammad Ashraful Islam, Mohammad Shahriar, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan and Md. Rabiul Islam. 2023. Altered IL-3 and lipocalin-2 levels are associated with the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder: a case-control study. BMC Psychiatry, doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-05354-y

Zabun Nahar, Saba Eqbal, Kaniz Farzana Supti, A.H.M. Nazmul Hasan, A.B.M. Riaz Kawsar and Md. Rabiul Islam. 2023. A dataset on the prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students in Bangladesh. Data in brief, 48, 109203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.1092

Zabun Nahar, Shahrin Tasnim Monisha, MMA Shalahuddin Qusar and Md. Rabiul Islam. 2023. Evaluation of serum interleukin-1 receptor antagonist levels in major depressive disorder: A case-control study. Health science reports, 6(4), e1175. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1175

Zabun Nahar, Md Sohan, Kaniz Farzana Supti, Md Jamal Hossain, Mohammad Shahriar, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan and Md Rabiul Islam. 2023. Corrigendum to "Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Heliyon, 9(3), e13880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13880

Md Rabiul Islam, Md Mehedi Hasan Apu, Rabeya Akter, Papia Sen Tultul, Ramisa Anjum, Zabun Nahar, Mohammad Shahriar and Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan. 2023. Internet addiction and loneliness among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a cross-sectional study. Heliyon, 9(2), e13340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13340

Zabun Nahar, Nisat Sal‐Sabil, Md. Sohan, MMA Shalahuddin Qusar and Md. Rabiul Islam. 2022. Higher serum interleukin-12 levels are associated with the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder: A case-control study results. Health science reports, 6(1), e1005. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1005

Md. Rabiul Islam, Md. Ismail Tushar, Papia Sen Tultul, Rabeya Akter, Md. Sohan, Ramisa Anjum, Arpita Roy, Md. Jamal Hossain, Md. Ashrafur Rahman, Zabun Nahar, Mohammad Shahriar, and Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan. 2022. Problematic internet use and depressive symptoms among the school-going adolescents in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings. Health science reports, 6(1), e1008. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1008

Professional Affiliations

Member, Complaint Committee

University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh

June 2025 – Present

Convener, Examination Committee

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific

April 2017 – December 2023

Member, Departmental Academic Committee

University of Asia Pacific

October 2016 – Present

Member, University Branding Committee (Internal)

University of Asia Pacific

January 2021 – Present

Member, Committee for Advanced Studies

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific

July 2019 – Present

Member, Research and Innovation Committee

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific

January 2024 – Present

Co-Ordinator, In-plant Training

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific

January 2024 – December 2024

Member, Departmental Curriculum Committee

University of Asia Pacific

October 2016 – Present

Online Presence

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