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Dr. Fatema-Tuz-Zohora

Dr. Fatema-Tuz-Zohora

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy

Accomplished researcher and educator specializing in natural products chemistry, spectroscopy, and molecular docking, with extensive contributions to pharmaceutical sciences.

fatemaz@uap-bd.edu
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12+
Years Experience
32
Publications
PhD
Qualification
Asst. Prof
Current Role

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Dhaka, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Specialized in natural products chemistry and molecular docking, 2021.

Master of Science (M.Pharm) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of Dhaka, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Focused on advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, 2010.

Bachelor of Science (B.Pharm) in Pharmacy

Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Comprehensive education in pharmaceutical sciences, 2009.

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh

July 2022 – Present

Leading research in natural products and teaching pharmaceutical chemistry courses.

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacy, Primeasia University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

June 2019 – July 2022

Developed curriculum and conducted research in pharmaceutical sciences.

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacy, Manarat International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

October 2016 – June 2019

Taught pharmacy courses and supervised student research projects.

Senior Lecturer

Department of Pharmacy, Manarat International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

June 2016 – October 2016

Contributed to curriculum development and academic advising.

Lecturer

Department of Pharmacy, Manarat International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

April 2013 – June 2016

Delivered lectures and mentored students in pharmaceutical sciences.

Officer, R&D Formulation

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Dhaka, Bangladesh

June 2012 – February 2013

Developed pharmaceutical formulations and conducted stability studies.

Research Interests

Natural Products Chemistry

Isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from natural sources.

Spectroscopy

Advanced spectroscopic techniques for compound analysis.

Chromatographic Separation

Techniques for separating and purifying compounds.

Molecular Docking

Computational modeling for drug-target interactions.

Pharmacology

Studying drug mechanisms and therapeutic effects.

Selected Publications

Jahan I, Harun-Ur-Rashid M, Hossain I, Zohora FT. The Impact of Diabetes on Breast Cancer Development in Women: An Integrative Review. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab. 2026 Jul;9(4):e70276. doi: 10.1002/edm2.70276. PMID: 42415299; PMCID: PMC13341644.

Hossain, Imran, Molla, Md. Saifuddin, Zohora, Fatema-Tuz-, Association of GSTM1, GSTT1, and GSTP1 Gene Polymorphisms With Susceptibility to Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Exploratory Analysis of Apical Periodontitis, International Journal of Dentistry, 2026, 4035228, 14 pages, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1155/ijod/4035228

Hasan, Md Mahmudul, Muhammad Shamsuddin, Mohammad Shahriar, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Monira Ahsan, Hossain Sohrab, Md Sakhawat Hossain, Md Elias Al-Mamun, and Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*. "Isolation, Characterization, and Biological Evaluation of Phytoconstituents from Garcinia xanthochymus Stem Bark." Phytomedicine Plus (2026): 100989.

Ahmed, Zubaier, Tasfiah Tasnim Maha, Sanjana Nowsher, Wasima Taslim, Fatema‐Tuz‐Zohora*, Sabrina Sharmin, and Hasina Yasmin. "The Current Use and Future Perspectives of Biosimilars in Pediatric Healthcare: A Narrative Review." Health Science Reports 9, no. 5 (2026): e72426.

Isolation and In Silico Prediction of Potential Drug-like Compounds with a New Dimeric Prenylated Quinolone Alkaloid from Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb.) Root Extracts Targeted against SARS-CoV-2 (Mpro). Molecules, vol.27, MDPI, 2022.

Cytotoxicity, Antioxidant Activity, Molecular Docking, and Dynamics Simulation Analysis Against SARS-CoV-2 M and N Protein Models of Phytoconstituents of Micromelum Minutum. Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry, vol.13, 2023.

Quinolone Alkaloids Along with Other Constituents from Zanthoxylum rhetsa and their Chemotaxonomic Significance. Records of Natural Products, vol.12, 2018.

Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Thrombolytic and Antimicrobial Activity of Zanthoxylum rhetsa Root Bark with Two Isolated Quinolone Alkaloids. Pharmacology & Pharmacy, vol.10, 2019.

Fatema-Tuz-Zohora, Choudhury Mahmood Hasan, Monira Ahsan: Chemical constituents, cytotoxic activities and traditional uses of Micromelum minutum (Rutaceae): a review. Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, vol.7.

Isolation of Terpenes and Coumarin from the Stem Bark of Jatropha pandurifolia (Andr.). Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol.25, 2012.

Phytochemical and Biological Investigation on Artocarpus lackoocha Roxb. Am. J. PharmTech Res., vol.2, 2012.

Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*, Irin Sultana Joya, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Choudhury Mahmood Hasan, Monira Ahsan. "Review on phytochemical constituents of the genus Trichilia and biological activities." Trends in Immunotherapy, vol.8, 2024.

Molecular docking study of selected phytochemicals from genus Haplophyllum (Rutaceae) against SARS-CoV-2 N protein. Life in silico, vol.1, 2023.

Isolation of phytoconstituents from an extract of Murraya paniculata with cytotoxicity and antioxidant activities and in silico evaluation of their potential to bind to aldose reductase (AKR1B1). Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2024: 1-15.

Isolation of a new iso-quinoline alkaloid and cytotoxicity studies of pure compounds and crude extracts of Ravenia spectabilis engl. Heliyon, vol.10, Elsevier Ltd., 2024.

Tasnuma Tabassum, Adeeba Jaheen Faruqui, Sumiya Sharmin Mou, Nasiba Binte Bahar, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora, Mokaddesur Rahman, Elias Al-Mamun "A longitudinal study reflecting a pandemic-driven revolution of telemedicine in Bangladesh with promising prospects." MOJ Public Health 14, no. 1 (2025): 45-50.

Md Sohanur Rahaman Sohan, ATM Zafrul Azam, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*, Susmita Das, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, and Monira Ahsan. "Isolation, Antioxidant, cytotoxic and thrombolytic activity of Cynometra ramiflora." Journal of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Research 2, no. 1 (2024): 6-6.

Phytoconstituents Screening and Analysis of Antioxidant, Membrane Stabilizing, and Thrombolytic Properties of Leaves and Rhizomes of Schumannianthus dichotomus (Roxb.) Gagnep. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, vol.8, no.9, 2024.

Sumiya Sharmin Mou, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*, Md Solaiman Hossain Tuhin, Md Abdul Muhit, and Firoj Ahmed. "Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, and Antimicrobial Activities of Pterocarpus santalinus Leaves." Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 18, no. 1 (2025).

Rahman, Sabiha, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora, Ramisa Anjum, AHM Nazmul Hasan, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan, Choudhury Mahmood Hasan, and Mohammad Shahriar. "Isolation and characterization of phytoconstituents and exploration of in vitro and in vivo biological activities of Anaxagorea luzonensis A. Gray (Annonaceae)." Trends in Phytochemical Research 9, no. 2 (2025).

Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*, Sumiya Sharmin Mou, Md Ekramul Haque, Mohana Baidya, Israt Jahan, and Md Elias Al-Mamun. "A comprehensive review of the multisystem benefits of antidiabetic drugs in aging beyond glycemic control." Translational Medicine of Aging 9 (2025): 80-99.

Ahmed, Zubaier, Kazi Milenur Rahman Prattay, Sabrina Sharmin, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*, Asef Raj, Forhad Bin Faruk, Bagdad Ahmed, Humair Bin Md Omer et al. "A Narrative Review on the Recent Insights Into the Pathogenicity and Potential Role of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) in the Emergence of “Disease X”." Health Science Reports 8, no. 10 (2025): e71327.

Sanjana Nowsher, Zubaier Ahmed, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*, Elias Al-Mamun. “Exploring the management and prescription patterns of pediatric pneumonia in tertiary hospitals: a closer look at treatment variations and antibiotic use”. Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal 13(4):2025.

Md Mohiuddin Rahaman Rakib, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora, Shadia Shamim, Faisal Ahmed Shakil, and Khadizatul Kubra. “Integrative Review of the Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Potentials of Four Cyperaceae Medicinal Plants”. Journal of Applied Life Sciences International 28 (6):85–100.2025.

In-vitro assessment of quality control specifications for ketorolac tromethamine tablets marketed in Bangladesh. Pharm Pharmacol Int J., vol.12, no.6, 2024: 223-228.

Paramita Paul, Abdullah Al Hasan, Ahmed AS, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora, and ATM Zafrul Azam. "Impact of COVID-19 Infection in Kidney Transplant Patients: A Review." Advances in Pharmacology & Clinical Trials (APCT), vol.9, 2024.

Review on the Challenges, Approaches & Applications of Ophthalmic Drug Delivery System. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Reports, SRC/JPRSR-172, 2024.

Overview of an Emerging Coronavirus Infection, COVID-19: Current Status of Vaccine Development and Therapeutics. Pharmacology & Pharmacy, vol.12, 2021.

Phytochemical Studies on the Stem Bark of Couroupita guianensis Aubl. Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol.25, 2013.

Estimation of B-vitamins (B1, B2, B3 and B6) by HPLC in vegetables including ethnic selected varieties of Bangladesh. Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal, vol.8, 2020.

Cytotoxicity of scoparia dulcis on human cancer cell lines. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Science & Research, vol.4, 2014.

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Baby Nasrin Eira, Joya Rani Mitra and Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*. "Phytoconstituents and Biological Activities of Genus Artemisia (Asteraceae): A Review." Journal of Pharmaceutics and Drug Research, vol.5, 2021.

Kamrun Nahar, Fatema-Tuz-Zohora*, Rayhana Begum, Maruf Hasan, Abdul Aziz, Yasmin Jui, Muhammad Abdullah Al-Mansur and Md. Rafi Anwar. "Isolation and Evaluation of Cytotoxic, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Ulcer Activity of Methanolic Extract of Ceriops decandra leaves." Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, vol.16, 2023.

Chemical and Biological Profiling of Three Ferulic Acids Alkyl Esters Isolated from Jatropha pandurifolia (Family: Euphorbiaceae) Stem Bark. Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, vol.16, 2023.

Estimation and comparison of total carotenoid contents in ethnic vegetables, fruits and some common non leafy vegetables of Bangladesh. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science, vol.1, 2020.

Phytochemical, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Thrombolytic as well as Cytotoxic Studies on the Stem Bark of Manilkara zapota (Sapotaceae). Asian Journal of Chemistry, vol.26, 2014.

Phytochemical and biological investigation on Ipomoea pescaprae(L.) R.Br. Am. J. PharmTech Res, vol.3, 2013.

Toxicological studies of Rasnairandadi Kvatha Curna. Bioscience and Bioengineering Communications, vol.1, 2015.

Antimicrobial and antifungal activities of green chili, green papaya, green and ripe tomatoes and bitter gourd. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, vol.4, 2015.

Phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of genus haplophyllum (Rutaceae): A review. International Journal of Health Sciences, vol.6, 2022.

Md. Rabiul Islam, Mohammad Shahriar, Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan. 2022. The latest Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 lineages are frowning toward COVID‐19 preventive measures: A threat to global public health. Health Science Reports. 5: e884.

Isolation and characterization of two steroids from erythrina variegata l. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, vol.10, 2020.

Conference Papers

Quinolone alkaloids, lignan and triterpene from Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Roxb.) (D.C). 18th International Congress of International Society for Ethnopharmacology & the 5th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (ISE-SFEC 2018), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 13-15 January 2018.

Books

Professional Affiliations

Assistant Professor

Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh

July 2022 – Present

Active member of academic and research community in pharmaceutical sciences.

Online Presence

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