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Genomic epidemiology and immunodynamics of dengue infection in the context of rapidly escalating mortality rates in Bangladesh

Program Lead Abu Bakar Siddik, Anika Tahsin Our Approach Our approach delves into the multifaceted landscape of dengue fever during an outbreak in Bangladesh. We seek to understand the nuances of the disease’s clinical spectrum by describing the role of dengue serotypes (serotype-specific genotypes) and immunological parameters. To investigate the variables affecting the clinical outcomes […]

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“Thalassemia can be prevented” – commemorating the birthday of late Professor Syed Saleheen Qadri, at Dhaka Medical College campus yesterday.

On 21st October,2023 we gathered with profound respect and immense gratitude to celebrate the birthday of Professor Syed Saleheen Qadri, PhD, the co-founder of ideSHi, and a visionary whose dream was to eliminate thalassemia from Bangladesh. Prof. Syed Saleheen Qadri’s dream was not only ambitious but profoundly meaningful – to create a thalassemia-free Bangladesh. To commemorate

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Comparative RBD specific IgG antibody response and pulmonary functional activity of the COVID-19 recovered group before and after vaccination

Program Lead Abu Bakar Siddik Our Approach Our COVID-19 research further focused on long-term effects on pulmonary function (PF) as well as serological aspects of individuals recovering from COVID-19 with varying disease severity ranging from mild to severe symptoms. We intend to evaluate their antibody responses, particularly IgG, before and after vaccination. Simultaneously, we examine

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SARS-CoV-2 circulation detection and serological response among the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Program Lead Abu Bakar Siddik Our Approach As part of our ongoing efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic since it first started in 2020, we have extended our research to include the forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals (FDMN)also as known as Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Recognizing the unique challenges that this vulnerable community faces,

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HPV Infection, Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Awareness: A roadmap to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Bangladesh

Let us celebrate the success of ideSHi’s HPV vaccine school program, knowing that it is contributing to a healthier, safer, and brighter future for all. On 5th of October, 2023 as a regular “School-Based HPV Infection, Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Awareness Program” ideSHi was present at Dhaka Adventist Pre-Seminary and School (DAPS), Mirpur, Dhaka. The

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HPV Infection, Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Awareness: A roadmap to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Bangladesh

  The Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiative (ideSHi) has launched the “School-Based HPV Infection, Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Awareness Program”. Today, the inaugural event of this awareness-building initiative took place at BCIC School and Al-Nahian High School in Mirpur, Dhaka. The event was attended by esteemed guests, including Dr. Firdausi Qadri, award-winning scientist

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Successful Completion of the 11th Advanced Hands-on Training

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the 11th Advanced Hands-on Training that took place from 20th to 24th August, 2023. This intensive training program covered key areas of Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology and others. The training sessions were led by experts from ideSHi who shared their insights, experiences, and knowledge, providing attendees

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ideSHi’s Thalassemia Awareness and Free Carrier Screening program at Mugda Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka

Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin, leading to anemia and other health complications. To address this issue, Institute for developing Science & Health initiatives (ideSHi) with the financial support of First Security Islamic Bank is taking a proactive step by organizing a Thalassemia Awareness and Free Carrier Screening Program.

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Creating Awareness on HPV Infection, Vaccination and Cervical Cancer: A road map towards elimination of cervical cancer from Bangladesh

Institute for developing Science and Health initiatives (ideSHi) is going to launch a “School-based HPV Infection, Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Awareness Program”. Our aim is to disseminate clear, simple, and easily understandable information that will help people distinguish the truth from misconception and improve their level of consciousness to assess the risk and benefits of

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Investigation of the impact of nonsynonymous mutations on thyroid peroxidase dimer

Our genetics research team has recently published a paper on congenital hypothyroidism entitled,” Investigation of the impact of nonsynonymous mutations on thyroid peroxidase dimer”. This paper highlights Thyroid Dyshormonogenesis, hereditary defects in thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion.  Thyroid peroxidase dimer protein plays a major role in thyroid hormone synthesis. Nonsynonymous mutations on Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO)

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