Research Funding

Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Public Spaces: Compliance with Smoke-Free Policies in Bangladesh

  • Grant Mechanism: Tobacco Control Policy Research Grant Program
  • Agency:
    • Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs (BCCP)
    • Bangladesh Tobacco Control Research Network (BTCRN)
    • Institute for Global Tobacco Control at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, USA
  • Total Requested: $10,000
  • Role: Principal Investigator
  • Year: 2024

Early Breast Cancer Detection System Using Deep Learning

  • Grant Mechanism: Big Data in Public Health
  • Agency: Research and Innovation Center (RIC)
  • Total Requested: $2,730
  • Role: Principal Investigator
  • Year: 2024

Impact of Air Quality on the Prevalence and Severity of Asthma in Urban Areas of Bangladesh

  • Grant Mechanism: Capacity Strengthening of Multi-Actors to Limit Climate Change Impacts and Enhance Resilience (CAP-RES)
  • Agency: International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)
  • Total Requested: $4,550 USD
  • Role: Principal Investigator
  • Year: 2024

Early Warning of Frequent Flood and Drought-Affected Water-Borne Outbreaks in the Northwestern Part of Bangladesh

  • Grant Mechanism: Capacity Strengthening of Multi-Actors to Limit Climate Change Impacts and Enhance Resilience (CAP-RES)
  • Agency: International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)
  • Total Requested: $4,550
  • Role: Principal Investigator
  • Year: 2024

Impact of Ambient Air Pollution on Respiratory Diseases among Outdoor Workers in Bangladesh

  • Grant Mechanism: Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience
  • Agency: Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC)
  • Total Requested: $4,550 USD
  • Role: Principal Investigator
  • Year: 2024

Peer-reviewed Papers

  1. Hossain, M.J., Das, M. & Munni, U.R.
    Urgent call for compulsory premarital screening: a crucial step towards thalassemia prevention in Bangladesh.
    Orphanet J Rare Dis 19, 326 (2024). DOI: 10.1186/s13023-024-03344-1

  2. Shanta, A.S.; Islam, N.; Al Asad, M.; Akter, K.; Habib, M.B.; Hossain, M.J.; Nahar, S.; Godman, B.; Islam, S.
    Resistance and Co-Resistance of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase Genes in Diarrheal and Urinary-Tract Pathogens in Bangladesh.
    Microorganisms 2024, 12, 1589. DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12081589

  3. Islam, M.W., Shahjahan, M., Azad, A.K., Hossain, M.J.
    Factors contributing to antibiotic misuse among parents of school-going children in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.
    Sci Rep 14, 2318 (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52313-y

  4. Hossain, M.J., Islam, M.W., Munni, U.R., Gulshan, R., Mukta, S.A., Miah, M.S., Sultana, S., Karmakar, M., Ferdous, J., & Islam, M.A.
    Health-related quality of life among thalassemia patients in Bangladesh using the SF‑36 questionnaire.
    Scientific Reports, 13(1). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34205-9

  5. Towhid, S.T., Hossain, M.J., Sammo, M.A.S., & Akter, S.
    Perception of Students on Antibiotic Resistance and Prevention: An Online, Community-Based Case Study from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    European Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, 3(3), 14–19. DOI: 10.24018/ejbio.2022.3.3.341

  6. Hossain, M.J., Towhid, S.T., Sultana, S., Mukta, S.A., Gulshan, R., Miah, M.S.
    Knowledge and Attitudes towards Thalassemia among Public University Students in Bangladesh.
    Microbial Bioactives, 5(2). DOI: 10.25163/microbbioacts.526325

  7. Hossain, M.J., Towhid, S.T., Akter, S., Shahjahan, M., Roy, T., Akter, B., & Nodee, T.A.
    Knowledge and Self-Management Practice Among Diabetic Patients from the Urban Areas in Bangladesh.
    Journal of Angiotherapy, 7(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.25163/angiotherapy.717340

  8. Hossain, M.J., Das, M., Islam, M.W., Shahjahan, M., Ferdous, J.
    Community engagement and social participation in dengue prevention: A cross-sectional study in Dhaka City.
    Health Sci Rep. 2024; 7:e2022. DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2022

  9. Hossain, M.J., Azad, A.K., Shahid, M.S.B., Shahjahan, M., Ferdous, J.
    Prevalence, antibiotic resistance pattern for bacteriuria from patients with urinary tract infections.
    Health Sci Rep. 2024; 7:e2039. DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2039

Submitted Manuscripts

  1. Hossain, M.J., Shahariar, M., Barsha, LHJ. Shahjahan, M., Towhid, ST., Sheikh, MK., Hasan, MM., Rahman, MH., Sazid, MS. (2024).
    Lack of knowledge and training about antibiotic resistance among community pharmacists in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study.
    (Submitted to Health Science Reports)

  2. Hossain, M.J., Akter, MM. (2023).
    Food consumption patterns and sedentary behaviours among the university students: a cross-sectional study.
    DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3207448/v1
    (Submitted to Health Science Reports)

  3. Hossain, M.J., Das, M., Shahjahan, M., Islam, M.W., Towhid, S.T. (2022).
    Clinical and hematological manifestation of dengue patients in 2022 outbreak: A tertiary care hospital-based study.
    (Submitted to Health Science Reports)

  4. Hossain, M.J., Das, M.
    Improving access to care and treatment for Hirayama patients in Bangladesh: a call for action.
    (Submitted to Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases)

  5. Hossain, M.J., Ahmed, M.Z., Billah, M.M., Ferdous, J., Antar, S.I., Mamun, A.A. (2024).
    The role of CCT5 in human tumors: a pan-cancer analysis.
    (Submitted to Scientific Reports)

  6. Hossain, M.J., Islam, M.W., Fariha, F.T.J., Ahmed, M.Z., Ferdous, J., Lota, H.B., Hossain, M.S., Kundu, P., Shahjahan, M. (2024).
    Differential Expression and Prognostic Significance of CDK1 and CDK6 in Breast Cancer: A Multi-Omics Approach.
    (Submitted to Heliyon)

  7. Hossain, M.J., Shahjahan, M., Hassan, M.M., Nohor, N., & Sony, S.A. (2024).
    Two out of five babies are born through c-section in Bangladesh: An urgent call for healthcare policy reforms.
    (Submitted to BMC Public Health)

Manuscript In Preparation

  1. Hossain, M.J., Islam, S. (2024). One‑Health Assessment of Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance Genes (ARGs) in Bangladeshi Livestock, Soil, Environment, and Human: Tackling the Crisis Together

  2. Hossain, M.J., Habiba, U., Tuhin, MAA., Mim, NA., Mabsurah, K. (2024). Heat Stress Analysis using Discomfort Index Method: A Comprehensive Study in Bangladesh

  3. Hossain, M.J., Das, M., Maruf, M.F., Akter, M.M., Towhid, S.T. (2023). Premarital Screening for Thalassemia Prevention: A KAP Study in Bangladesh

  4. Hossain, M.J., Hasan, M. T., Iffat, N., Maruf, M.F., Das, M., Akter, M.M., Shahjahan, M., Islam, W. (2023). Depression, Anxiety, and Stress with Associated Factors among Bangladeshi University Students

  5. Hossain, M.J., Rahmuna, T., Tamim, T.M., Akter, N., Das, M. (2023). Factors influencing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of biomedical waste management among healthcare professionals in Bangladesh

  6. Hossain, M.J., Das, M., Akter, M.M. (2023). Knowledge and awareness about breast cancer among school and college‑going girls in Bangladesh

Poster Presentations

  • Hossain, M. J., Hosne, J.C.T, Mohima,J.F., Mahedi, T. Exploring TEMPO Applications for Improving Air Quality and Health through Surface Ozone Analysis. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023(Best Poster Presenter Award)

  • Hossain, M.J., Das, M., Maruf, M.F., Akter, MM., Towhid, S.T. Premarital Screening for Thalassemia Prevention: A KAP Study in Bangladesh.9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023(Best Poster Presenter Award)

  • Maruf, M.F., Hossain, M. J.. Food consumption patterns and sedentary behaviours among university students: a cross-sectional study. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023(Best Poster Presenter Award)

  • Hossain, M. J.,Rahman,U.S.,Islam,M.K., Khatun, H., Md. Mahadi Hassan; Mosammad Sumaiya. Investigating the Impact of Trace Gasses (Sulfur Dioxide) on Air Quality and Human Health in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023

  • Hossain, M. J., Zahara, S., Evan,M.R., Haider,S., Paul, A., Investigating the Impact of Trace Gasses (NOx) on Air Quality and Human Health in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023

  • Hossain, M.J., Das, M.,Shahjahan,M., Islam, M.W.,Ferdous,J., Towhid, S.T., Community Engagement and Social Participation in Dengue Prevention: A Cross-Sectional Study in Dhaka City. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023

  • Hossain, M.J., Das, M.,Shahjahan,M., Islam, M.W.,Ferdous,J., Towhid, S.T., Clinical and hematological manifestation of dengue patients in 2022 outbreak: A tertiary care hospital-based study. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023

  • Hossain, M. J., Mim, N.A., Howlader, G., Mazumder, E.,Bhattacharjee, A. Using NASA Earth Observing Data for Monitoring and Response to Dengue. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023

  • Hossain, M. J., Mim, N.A., Howlader, G., Mazumder, E.,Bhattacharjee, A. Investigating the Factors Behind the Surge in Dengue Outbreaks in Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Analysis. 9th International Public Health Conference by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council, Bangladesh, November 2023

  • Shahid,M.S.B., Azad,A.K.,Ferdous,J.,Towhid,S.T., Hossain, M.J. Prevalence, Antibiotic Resistance Pattern for Bacteriuria from Patients with Urinary Track Infections. 36th Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists Annual Conference, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 2023

  • Das,M., Azad,A.K.,Barman,A.K.,Holy,N.A.,Akter,N., Hossain, M.J. Experiences and Side Effects Following COVID-19 Vaccination in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional community-based e-survey. 36th Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists Annual Conference, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 2023

  • Akter, S.,Hossain, M. J., Towhid, S. T., Sammo, M. A. S.(2022). Perception of Students on Antibiotic Resistance and Prevention: An Online, Community-Based Case Study from Dhaka, Bangladesh. 36th Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists Annual Conference, SUST, Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 2023

Oral Presentations

List of ora presentations at national and international conferences delivered by my team.
+Indicates a presenter, ‡Indicates a co-author, and *Indicates a corresponding author.

  1. +Tuhin, M.A.A., Mim, N.A., Akter, N., Jamal, F., Sakib, M.N., Mehjabin, K., ‡,Hossain, M.J. (2024). Exploring the Factors Influencing Heat Stress Risks Using the Discomfort Index Method in Bangladesh. International Conference on Environmental Science and Resource Management 2024 (ICESRM 2024)*, Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh.

  2. Mim, N.A., Akter, +Tuhin, M.A.A., Hossain, S., Alam, K.E., Mouli, N.J., ‡,Hossain, M.J. (2024). Temporal Trends and Factors Influencing Diarrhea Prevalence Among Children in the Rangamati Hill Tract Region: A Time Series Analysis. International Conference on Environmental Science and Resource Management 2024 (ICESRM 2024)*, Department of Environmental Science and Resource Management, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Bangladesh.

  3. Nayeem, M.U., Mrittika, M.A., ‡,Hossain, M.J., Azad, A.K., Ferdous, J., Ahmed, S., Sanyal, S.K., Towhid, S.T. (2023). Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment from Vancomycin‑Resistant Enterococcus faecalis* and Enterococcus faecium from a Specific Neighborhood in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. 36th Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists Annual Conference, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh, January 2023.

  4. ‡,Hossain, M.J., +Habiba, U., Rozario, C., Tuhin, M.L.A., Mabsurah, K., Uddin, N.F. (2023). Factors influencing heat stress risk in Bangladesh. 9th International Public Health Conference* by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC), Bangladesh, November 2023.

  5. ‡,Hossain, M.J., +Nowshin, N., Momtaj, Yeana, I.Y., Nohor, N. (2023). Monitoring Water‑Borne Disease (Vibrio cholerae) using NASA Earth Observation Data. 9th International Public Health Conference* by Public Health Foundation at Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC), Bangladesh, November 2023.