Experience

• June, 2025 - Present Vice-Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Health Science
• May 2020 to April 2025 Professor & Dean, School of Pharmacy & Public Health, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• February 2018 – May 2020 Professor & Head, Dept of Pharmacy, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• July 22, 2016 – January 31, 2018 Professor, Dept of Pharmacy, East West University (EWU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• December 26, 2011 – July 21, 2016 Professor & Chairman, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University (NSU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• April 01, 2008 – December 25, 2010 Associate Professor & Chairman, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University (NSU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• January 02, 2006 – March 31, 2008 Assistant Professor & Chairman, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University (NSU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 2005 – 2006 Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, East West University (EWU), Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 2007 – to date Part-time faculty, Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• February 2004 – January 2005 Senior Research Officer, Department of Pharmacology, BIRDEM, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• August 1997 – June 2004 Research Officer, Department of Pharmacology, BIRDEM, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• 1994 – 1996 Research Fellow of International Program in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS), Sweden in the same Departmen, BIRDEM, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• February 1999 – December 1999 Visiting Scientist in the Laboratory de Physiopathologie de la Nutrition, University of Paris, Paris, France under a Fellowship Program of International Program in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS).
• Visiting Research Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
• 2000 – 2003 Research student in the Diabetes Research Laboratory, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, UK under a Fellowship Program of the International Program in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS)

Publications

• Hannan, J. M. A., Asma Ahammed, and P. R. Flatt. "Effects of ethanol extract of Ocimum sanctum leave on glycemic, lipidemic, and platelet aggregation status in rats with neonatal streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes." Journal of Plant Biota. 2025; 4(1): 117–122.
• Hannan, J. M. A., Asma Ahammed, and P. R. Flatt. "Therapeutic Potential of Asparagus Racemosus Root in Managing Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemia, and Platelet Aggregation in Neonatal Streptozotocin-Induced Type 2 Diabetic Rats." European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2025; 36(1): 72–82. https://doi.org/10.9734/ejmp/2025/v36i11239.
• Islam MR, Rahman M, Tanha AF, Sheba NH, Haque SR, Baset MK, Hossain ZZ, Gani MA, JMA Hannan. "Prevalence and Factors of Pregnancy Termination Among Reproductive-Aged Women: Evidence from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey." Healthcare. 2024 Oct 25; 12(21): 2130. DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12212130.
• Md Rabiul Islam, Tasnim Tamanna, Nusrat Azrin Mohsin, Arifa Farzana Tanha, Nusrat Hossain Sheba, JMA Hannan. "Prevalence and barriers to early initiation of breastfeeding among urban poor full-time readymade garments working mothers: a mixed-methods study in Bangladesh." International Breastfeeding Journal. 2024 Jun 18; 19(1):42. DOI: 10.1186/s13006-024-00645-w.
• MIH Nayan, MM Alam, MA Jamil, MI Hossain, I Haq, JMA Hannan. "Pharmacological effect of Heritiera fomes on Long Evans rats against postprandial hyperglycemia and adsorption in vitro." Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders. 2022; 22(1): 189–197.
• Hannan JMA, Nipa N, Toma FT, Talukder A, Ansari P. "Acute anti-hyperglycemic activity of five traditional medicinal plants in high-fat diet-induced obese rats." Frontiers in Bioscience Scholars. 2023; 15(2): 5. DOI: 10.31083/j.fbs1502005.
• Md. Rabiul Islam, Nusrat Hossain Sheba, Ruhul Furkan Siddique, JMA Hannan, Md. Shakhaoat Hossain. "Association of household fuel use with hypertension and blood pressure among adult women in rural Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study." American Journal of Human Biology. 2023; 35(8): e23899. (Indexed in Web of Science; Publisher: Wiley; IF: 2.9; Rank: Q1)
• Ansari P, Hannan JMA, Choudhury ST, Islam SS, Talukder A, Seidel V, Abdel-Wahab YHA. "Antidiabetic actions of ethanol extract of Camellia sinensis leaf ameliorates insulin secretion, inhibits the DPP-IV enzyme, improves glucose tolerance, and increases active GLP-1 (7–36) levels in high-fat-diet-fed rats." Medicines. 2022; 9(11):56. DOI: 10.3390/medicines9110056.
• Ansari P, Hannan JMA, Seidel V, Abdel-Wahab YHA. "Polyphenol-rich leaf of Annona squamosa stimulates insulin release from BRIN-BD11 cells and isolated mouse islets, reduces (CH₂O)ₙ digestion and absorption, and improves glucose tolerance and GLP-1 (7–36) levels in high-fat-fed rats." Metabolites. 2022; 12(10):995. DOI: 10.3390/metabo12100995.
• Ansari P, Choudhury ST, Seidel V, Rahman AB, Aziz MA, Richi AE, Rahman A, Jafrin UH, Hannan JMA, Wahab YHAA. "Therapeutic potential of quercetin in the management of type-2 diabetes mellitus." Life. 2022; 12(8):1146. DOI: 10.3390/life12081146.
• Bakshi HA, Faruck HL, Ravesh Z, Ansari P, Hannan JMA, Hashimoto R, Takayama K, et al. "Therapeutic potential of cannabinoids on tumor microenvironment: a molecular switch in neoplasia transformation." Integrative Cancer Therapies. 2022; 21:15347354221096766. DOI: 10.1177/15347354221096766.
• Ansari P, Akther S, Hannan JMA, Seidel V, Nujat NJ, Abdel-Wahab YHA. "Pharmacologically active phytomolecules isolated from traditional antidiabetic plants and their therapeutic role for the management of diabetes mellitus." Molecules. 2022; 27(13):4278. DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134278.
• Ansari P, Tabasumma N, Snigdha NN, Siam NH, Panduru RVNRS, Azam S, Hannan JMA, Abdel-Wahab YHA. "Diabetic retinopathy: An overview on mechanisms, pathophysiology, and pharmacotherapy." Diabetology. 2022; 3(1):159–175. DOI: 10.3390/diabetology3010011.
• Al Zoubi MS, Al Khateeb W, El-Oqlah M, Migdady M, Arja MIAA, Oqlah AE, et al. "Anti-proliferative, anti-angiogenic, and anti-inflammatory effects of Moringa peregrina leaf extracts on testosterone-induced benign prostatic hyperplasia in rats." Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. 2022; 23(1):161–169. DOI: 10.31557/APJCP.2022.23.1.161.
• MIH Nayan, MM Alam, MA Jamil, JMA Hannan, I Haq, MI Hossain. "An in-vivo study on postprandial hyperglycemia to assess antidiabetic activity of alcoholic extract of Cinnamomum verum bark." Egyptian Pharmaceutical Journal. 2022; 21(2): 187–191.
• Md. Iqbal Hossain Nayan, Md. Mohibul Alam, Md. Abrar Jamil, Md. Ismail Hossain, Iqramul Haq, J.M.A. Hannan. "Pharmacological effect of Heritiera fomes on Long Evans rats against postprandial hyperglycemia and (CH₂O)ₙ adsorption in vitro." Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders. 2022; 22(1):189–197. DOI: 10.1007/s40200-022-01058-4.
• Ansari P, Hannan JMA, Azam S, Jakaria M. "Challenges in diabetic micro-complication management: focus on diabetic neuropathy." International Journal of Translational Medicine. 2021; 1(3):175–186. DOI: 10.3390/ijtm1030013.
• Ansari P, Flatt PR, Harriott P, Hannan JMA, Abdel-Wahab YH. "Identification of multiple pancreatic and extra-pancreatic pathways underlying the glucose-lowering actions of Acacia arabica bark in type-2 diabetes and isolation of active phytoconstituents." Plants. 2021; 10(6):1190. DOI: 10.3390/plants10061190.
• Hannan JMA, Ansari P, Bakshi HA, Shahriar M, Azam S, Hakkim LF, Choudhuri MSK. "Comparative clinical study of Nabayas Louha: An ayurvedic haematinic preparation and a conventional iron preparation in female anemic patients." Journal of Plant Biochemistry & Physiology. 2020; 8(5).
• Hannan JMA, Ansari P, Azam S, Flatt PR, Abdel Wahab YHA. "Effects of Spirulina platensis on insulin secretion, dipeptidyl peptidase IV activity and both carbohydrate digestion and absorption indicate potential as an adjunctive therapy for diabetes." British Journal of Nutrition. 2020; 124(10): 1021–1034. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114520002111.
• Prawej Ansari, Shofiul Azam, JMA Hannan, Peter R. Flatt, Yasser H. A. Abdel Wahab. "Anti-hyperglycaemic activity of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaves is partly mediated by inhibition of carbohydrate digestion and absorption, and enhancement of insulin secretion." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2020; Vol. 253, Article ID 12647.
• J.M.A. Hannan, Prawej Ansari, Afra Haque, Afrina Sanju, Abir Huzaifa, Anisur Rahman, Adity Ghosh, Shofiul Azam. "Nigella sativa stimulates insulin secretion from isolated rat islets and inhibits the digestion and absorption of (CH₂O)_n in the gut." Bioscience Reports. 2019; 39(8): BSR20190723.
• Hannan JMA et al. "Spirulina platensis stimulates glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in perfused rat pancreas and BRIN-BD11 cells through the cAMP-dependent PKA pathway." Biomed Research. 2018; 29. DOI: 10.4066/biomedicalresearch-C7-018.
• Afra Haque, Abir Huzaifa, Afrina Sanju, Nur-A-Safa, Kazi Ishtiaq Ahmad, Mahbub Hasan, Kamol Krishna Nandy, JMA Hannan. "Anti-hyperglycemic actions of Nigella sativa mediated by inhibition of carbohydrate digestion and absorption in the gut." Biomed Research. 2018; 29. DOI: 10.4066/biomedicalresearch-C7-020.
• Mahbub Hasan, Kazi Ishtiaq Ahmad, Limu Parvin, Kamol Krishna Nandy, JMA Hannan. "Momordica charantia inhibits carbohydrate digestion and absorption in the GI tract." Biomed Research. 2018; 29. DOI: 10.4066/biomedicalresearch-C7-020.
• MB Samad, MNAB Mohsin, BA Razu, MT Hossain, S Mahzabeen, N Unnoor, IA Muna, F Akhter, AU Kabir, JMA Hannan. "6]-Gingerol, from Zingiber officinale, potentiates GLP-1 mediated glucose-stimulated insulin secretion pathway in pancreatic β-cells and increases RAB8/RAB10-regulated membrane presentation of GLUT4 transporters in skeletal muscle to improve hyperglycemia in Leprdb/db type 2 diabetic mice." BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017; 17(1): 1–13.
• MB Samad, MN Hasan, S Banarjee, M Rahman, S Raihan, FL Banti, SMN Hasan, F Akhter, AU Kabir, JMA Hannan. "PEG modification of Amorfrutin B from Amorpha fructicosa increases gastric absorption, circulation half-life and glucose uptake by T3T-L1 adipocytes." Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. 2017; 95: 513–519.
• Ansari P, Afroz N, Jalil S, Azad SB, Anwar S, Nazmul Haque SM, Tony RR, Hannan JMA. "Anti-hyperglycemic activity of Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. is partly mediated by increased insulin secretion, α-amylase inhibition, and retardation of glucose absorption." Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2017; 30(1): 37–47.
• Ansari P, Josim Uddin M, Akhter S, Azam S, Mahmud MK, Azad SB, Hannan JMA. "Investigation of antinociceptive activity of methanolic extract of Persicaria orientalis leaves in rodents." Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology. 2017; 28(2): 171–179.
• Azad S, Ansari P, Akter S, Hossain SM, Azam S, Archi FF, Hasan M, Hannan JMA. "Anti-hyperglycemic activity of Moringa oleifera is partly mediated by carbohydrase inhibition and glucose-fiber binding." Bioscience Reports. 2017; BSR20170059. DOI: 10.1042/BSR20170059.
• Kabir AU, Samad MB, Ahmed A, Jahan MR, Akhter F, Tasnim J, Hasan SMN, Sarker SS, Hannan JMA. "Aqueous fraction of Beta vulgaris ameliorates hyperglycemia in diabetic mice due to enhanced glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, mediated by acetylcholine and GLP-1, and elevated glucose uptake via increased membrane-bound GLUT4 transporters." PLoS ONE. 2015; 10(2): 1–15.
• Ansari P, Debnath M, Ahmad MF, Azam S, Akther S, Mustakim GM, Naquib MH, Hannan JMA. "Evaluation of antinociceptive activity of methanol extract from Cleome rutidosperma in mice." Chinese Herbal Medicines. 2016; 8(3): 273–279.
• Ansari P, Badhan SS, Azam S, Sultana N, Anwar S, Abdurahman MSM, Hannan JMA. "Evaluation of antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of methanolic crude extract of Lophopetalum javanicum (bark)." Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology. 2016; 27(4): 379–385.
• Ansari P, Azam S, Hannan JMA, Shafi SM, Ahmed IH, Rahman S. "Investigation of anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of methanolic extract of Lophopetalum javanicum leaves." Journal of Biological Sciences. 2015; 15(1): 50–55.
• Das B, Alam S, Uddin A, Hannan JMA, Bhattacherjee R, Das BK. "Analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of Euphorbia antiquorum Linn." American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 2015; 10(2): 46–55.
• Hannan JMA, Ojo OO, Ali A, Rokeya B, Khaleque J, Akhter M. Flatt PR & Abdel-Wahab YH (2014). Actions underlying antidiabetic effects of Ocimum sanctum leaf extracts in animal models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 5(1): 1-12.
• Samad MB, Kabir AU, D’Costa NM, Akhter F, Ahmed A, Jahan MR and Hannan JMA (2014). Ethanolic extract of Butea monosperma leaves extract elevates blood insulin level in Type 2 diabetic rats, stimulates insulin secretion in isolated rat islets, and enhances hepatic glycogen formation. Evid Based Compl and Altern Med, 14(1), 1-13.
• Adnan SA, Al-Amin MM, Nasir Uddin MM, Shohel M, Bhattacharjee R, Hannan JMA & Das BK (2014): Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of Ixora Coccinea. J. Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology, 25(4): 423-428.
• Das BK, Al-Amin MM, Russel SM, Kabir S, Bhattacherjee R and Hannan JMA (2014): Phytochemical Screening and Evaluation of Analgesic Activity of Oroxylum indicum. Indian J. Pharm. Sci., 76(6), 571-575.
• Kabir AU, Samad MB, D’Costa NM, Akhter F and Hannan JMA (2014). Anti-hyperglycemic activity of Centella asiatica is partly mediated by carbohydrase inhibition and glucose-fiber binding. BMC Complement Altern Med.14(1), 1-14.
• Selestin SD, Rokeya B, Hannan JMA, Ali L & Kamtchouing P. The antihyperglycemic effect of Bridelia ndellensis ethanol extract and its fractions is mediated by an insulinotropic action (2013). Journal of Diabetes Mellitus, 3(3), 122-128.
• Selestin SD, Rokeya B, Hannan JMA, Ali L & Kamtchouing P. Antidiabetic and antiplatelet aggregation activities of ndellensis stem bark extracts (2013). International Journal of Diabetes Research 2(1), 13-19.
• Samad MB, Kabir AU, D’Costa NM & Hannan JMA (2013). Parasarani sandhan, a polyherbal preparation, shows anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(2), 232-246.
• Hridi US, Ferdous N, Uddin F & Hannan JMA (2013). Phytochemical Screening and Investigation of the Central and Peripheral Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Ethanol Extract of Hiptage benghalensis (L) Kurz. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 3(4), 1045-1057.
• Das B, Ferdous T, Mahmood QA, Hannan JMA, Bhattacharjee R & Das BK (2013). Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity of the bark extract of Plumeria rubra on laboratory animals. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 3(1), 114-126.
• Das BK, Bin Hasan MM, Saha S, Ahsan R, Hannan JMA, Bhattacharjee R (2013): Evaluation of Cytotoxic Activity of Paederia foetida Extracts. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci. 19(2):105-108.
• Ferdous N, Hridi US & Hannan JMA (2013). Antinociceptive and Hypoglycemic Activities of Scindapsus officinalis (Roxb.) Schott in Laboratory Animals. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 3(4), 561-576.
• Samad MB, D’Costa NM, Kabir AU & Hannan JMA (2013). Investigation on central and peripheral analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of punarnavasava, an ayurvedic preparation. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 3(1), 146-162.
• Hridi US, Ferdous N, Majumder FU and Hannan JMA (2013). Phytochemical Screening and anti-diabetic efficacy of stem of Hiptage benghalensis (L) Kurz. Journal of Scientific & Innovative Research, 2(4), 736-744.
• Syed E, Mashroor B, Hossain FD, Billah B, Bhattacharjee R and Hannan JMA (2013). Evaluation of phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activities of ethanolic extraxcts of leaves and bark of Ardisia colorata. Int. J. Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences. 2(4), 158-164.
• Quader SH, Islam SU, Saifullah ARM, Majumder FU and Hannan JMA (2013). Evaluation of the Anti-Nociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of the Ethanolic Extract of Barringtonia Acutangula Linn.(lecythidaceae) Roots. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Rev. Res, 20(2), 24-32.
• Quader SH, Islam SU, Saifullah ARM, Majumder FU and Hannan JMA (2013). In vivo Studies of the Anti inflammatory Effects of Spirulina platensis. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 2(4), 70-80.
• Al-amin MM, Choudhuri SK, Das BK and Hannan JMA (2013). Toxicological and pharmacological effect of Khadirarista in animal model. J. Ayush: Ayurveda Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, 2 (2), 61-67.
• N Ferdous, S Hridi, JMA Hannan, MF Mazumder (2013). Phytochemical analysis and hypoglycemic potential of Scindaspus officinalis (Roxb.) schott in laboratory animals via disaccharide absoption inhibition in GI. Int J Curr Res Acad Rev 1, 17-25.
• Hannan JMA, Ali L, Khaleque J, Akhter M, Flatt P and Abdel-Wahab Y (2012). Antihyperglycaemic activity of Asparagus racemosus roots is partly mediated by inhibition of carbohydrate digestion and absorption, and enhancement of cellular insulin action. The British Journal of Nutrition, 107(9), 1316–1323.
• Kabir AU, D’Costa NM, Samad MB and Hannan JMA (2012). Investigation on the central and peripheral analgesic activity of Ficus carica Linn. Int. J. Biosciences, 2(10), 39–47.
• Bhattacherjee R, Karimi S, Ali SW, Uddin A, Hannan JMA, Das BK (2012). Evaluation of the Phytochemical, Cytotoxic, Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory properties of Azadirachta Indica. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 18(2), 114–119.
• Das B, Hasan MMB, Saha S, Ahsan R, Hannan JMA and Bhattacharjee R (2012). Evaluation of Cytotoxic Activity of Paederia foetida Extracts. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 18(2).
• Das B, Alam S, Ferdous T, Mahmood QA, Hannan JMA (2012). Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity of the bark extract of Plumeria rubra. European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 3(1), 114–126.
• Kabir A, Samad MB, D’Costa NM, Hannan JMA (2012). Investigation of the central and peripheral analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Draksharishta, an Indian Ayurvedic formulation. Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacy, 3(4), 336–340.
• Kabir A, D’Costa NM, Samad MB, Hannan JMA (2012). In vivo evaluation of antidiarrhoeal activity of ethanolic extract of leaf and bark of Ficus carica Linn. International Journal of Biomolecules and Biomedicine, 2(3), 1–7.
• D’Costa NM, Samad MB, Kabir A, Hannan JMA (2012). Investigation of the Central, Peripheral Analgesic and Antiinflammatory Activity of Kutajarishta, an Indian Ayurvedic formulation. IOSR-Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 3(5), 23–28.
• D’Costa NM, Samad MB, Kabir A, Hannan JMA (2012). Investigation of anxiolytic and antidepressant activity of whole plant of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) a popular medicinal plant of Indian subcontinent. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 1(3), 247-251.
• Hannan JMA, Das BK, Uddin A, Bhattacherjee R, Chowdhury HS and Mosaddek ASM (2011). Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Ocimum sanctum (linn) in Laboratory Animals. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 2(8), 2121-2125.
• Islam KUS, Afsana Z, Morshed MA, Uddin MZ, Hannan JMA, Khan TA and Sarwar MG (2011). Evaluation of antinociceptive effect of Terminalia arjuna bark ethanol extract. Int. J. Biomol. & Biomed., 1(2), 7-16.
• Das BK, Shohel M, Pavel AM, Akhter N, Yasmin T, Bhattacherjee R, Das B, Yasmin T, Akhter N and Hannan JMA (2011). Anti-hepatitis B viral activity of Phyllanthus reticulatus. Bangladesh Pharm. Journal, 14(1), 11-14.
• Gaffar MU, Morshed MA, Uddin A, Roy S and Hannan JMA (2011). Study the efficacy of Rhizophora mucornata Poir. Leaves for diabetes therapy in long evans rats. Int. J. Biomol. & Biomed., 1(1), 20-26.
• Das BK, Saha JF, Hannan JMA and Bhattacharjee R (2011). Antimicrobial activity of Lagerstroemia speciosa (L) Pers. Leaves. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 17(1), 51-55.
• Das BK, Das B, Arpita FK, Morshed MA, Uddin A, Bhattacherjee R and Hannan JMA (2011). Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activity of Leucas aspera. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 2(7), 1746-1752.
• Das BK, Firdous J, Saha S, Hannan JMA and Bhattacharjee R (2011). Antimicrobial Activity of Lagerstroemia speciosa (L) Pers. Leaves. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 17(1), 51-55.
• Hannan JMA, Uddin A, Khan S, Ahmed S and Das BK (2010). Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Phyllanthus emblica Linn in Laboratory Animals. Bangladesh J. Med. Sci., 16(2), 159-162.
• B Das, S Saha, J Ferdous, JMA Hannan, SAM Bashar (2010). OL-029 Antimicrobial activity of tropical plants in the treatment of infectious diseases. International Journal of Infectious Diseases.
• Sokeng SD, Rokeya B, Hannan JMA, Junaida K, Zitech P, Ali L, Ngounou G, Lontsi D and Kamtchouing P (2008). Inhibitory effect of Ipomoea aquatica extracts on glucose absorption using a perfused rat intestinal preparation. Fitotherapia, 78: 526-529.
• Rashid DA, Rashid MA, Hannan JMA, Faruque M, Nahar Q and Ali L (2008). Association of Thyroid Dysfunction with Young Diabetic Subjects in a Bangladeshi Population. Bangladesh Medical Journal, 36(2).
• Hannan JMA, Ali L, Rokeya B, Khaleque J, Akhter M, Marenah L, Flatt PR and Abdel-Wahab YH (2007). Soluble dietary fibre fraction of Trigonella foenum-graecum (fenugreek) seed improves glucose homeostasis in animal models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes by delaying carbohydrate digestion and absorption, and enhancing insulin action. The British Journal of Nutrition, 97: 514-521.
• Hannan JMA, Marenah L, Rokeya B, Flatt PR, Ali L and Abdel-Wahab YH (2007). Insulin secretory actions of extracts of Asparagus racemosus root in perfused pancreas, isolated islets and clonal pancreatic beta-cells. Journal of Endocrinology, 192(1): 159-68.
• Zaid RB, Nargis M, Neelotpol S, Hannan JMA, Sayeed MA, Banu A, Soruvi S, Hassan KN, Salimullah M, Ali L and Azad Khan AK (2007). An importance of acetylator phenotype in the identity of Asian population. Human Biology, June, 79(3).
• Akhtar Y, Alamgir M, Choudhuri MSK, Hannan JMA and Khan MTH (2007). A Single Blind Randomised Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial of a Classical Ayurvedic Formulation Ashokarista in the Treatment of Menorrhagia and Dysmenorrhoea. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, JEP-D-05-00885.
• Hannan JMA, Ali L, Khaleque J, Akhter M, Flatt PR and Abdel-Wahab YHA (2006). Aqueous extracts of husks of Plantago ovata reduce hyperglycaemia in type 1 and type 2 diabetes by inhibition of intestinal glucose absorption. The British Journal of Nutrition, July; 96(1): 131-137.
• Hannan JMA, Marenah L, Ali L, Rokeya B, Flatt PR and Abdel-Wahab YHA (2006). Ocimum sanctum leaf extracts stimulate insulin secretion from perfused pancreas, isolated islets and clonal pancreatic ß-cells. Journal of Endocrinology, 189: 127-136.
• Saleh F, Ahmed KR, Rashid IB, Hannan JMA, Ali L and Thilsted S (2005). Evaluation of the levels of knowledge, attitude and practices of Bangladeshi type 2 diabetes subjects. Diab Endocr J; 33(1): 24-27.
• Mahmud I, Haque A, Hannan JMA, Hossain S, Kabir Y, Shekhar HU and Ali L (2005). The differential effects of soybean and Hilsa Ilisha Fish Oil on the lipid profile and glycemic status of streptozotocin-treated type 2 diabetes rats. J. Biol. Sci; 14(1): 33-42.
• Zaid RB, Nargis M, Neelotpol S, Hannan JMA, Islam S, Akhter R, Ali L and Azad Khan AK (2004). Acetylation phenotype status in a Bangladeshi population and its comparison with that of other Asian population data. Biopharmaceutics & Drug Disposition, 25(6): 237-263.
• Mahmud I, Hossain A, Hossain S, Hannan JMA, Ali L, and Hashimoto M (2004). Effects of Hilsa ilisa fish oil on the atherogenic lipid profile and glycaemic status of streptozotocin-treated type 1 diabetic rats. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 31(1-2): 76-81.
• Shahriar M, Hannan JMA, Haque S, Bhuiyan MK and Choudhuri MSK (2004). Study of Aqueous Extract of Nine Plants Used in Ayurvedic Medicine on Gastrointestinal Motility and Metabolism. University of Science & Technology Annual, 27-38.
• Rahman FB, Chowdhury EK, Hossain S, Hannan JMA, Alim SR, Shekhar SU, Ali L, Rahman A and Mahmud I (2004). Effect of Pagas fish oil on atherogenic factors in diabetes rats. Bangladesh J. Life Sciences. 16(1), 61-69.
• Hannan JMA, Shahriar M, Islam MN, Sattar M, Haque S and Choudhuri MSK (2004). Pharmacological study of Rasaraja Rasa- an Ayurvedic metal preparation. Hamdard Medicus, 47(2): 63-68.
• Hannan JMA, Shahriar M, Islam MN, Sattar M, Haque S and Choudhuri MSK (2004). Pharmacological study of Nabayas Louha- an Ayurvedic haematonic preparation. Hamdard Medicus; 47(3): 105-113.
• Hannan JMA, Rokeya B, Faruque O, Nahar N, Mosihuzzaman M, Azad Khan AK and Ali L (2003). Effect of soluble dietary fibre fraction of Trigonella foenum-graecum on glycemic, insulinemic, lipidemic and platelet aggregation status of Type 2 diabetic model rats. J Ethnopharmacol; 88(1): 73-7.
• Mahmud I, Hossain MS, Hannan JMA, Alam S, Hossain MS, Shekhar HU, Ali L, Nahar N and Rahman R (2003). Growth inhibitory activity of Urginea indica plant extract associated with decreased polymine levels in liver tissue of partially hepatectomized rats. Bangladesh J Life Sci; 15(2): 7-15.
• Pervin F, Fatema NJ, Akhter H, Islam I, Hannan JMA, Ahmed S and Ali L (2003). Awareness, consumption and marketing practice of iodized salt in Bangladesh. Diab Endocr J; 31(1): 16-20.
• Hannan JMA, Shahriar M, Islam MN, Sattar M, Haque S and Choudhuri MSK (2003). Neuropharmacological study of some Ayurvedic medicinal plants. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. 3(1), 29-32.
• Haque S, Hannan JMA, Shahriar M, Islam MN, Sattar M and Choudhuri MSK (2003). Pharmacological study of ‘treenopanchomul’ –an Ayurvedic diuretic preparation. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. 3(1): 21-28.
• Hossain A, Hannan JMA, Akhter M, Khaleque J, Biswas KB, Rokeya B, Mahmud I and Ali L (2002). Effects of Hilsa fish oil on atherogenic factors in rats. Diabetes and Endocrine Journal, 30: 33.
• Akther K, Noor F, Khaleque MA, Shammi S, Mannan T, Kamal N, Hannan JMA and Ali L (2002). Acute effect of a low-calorie icecream on glycemic status and atherogenic risk factors for Type 2 diabetic patients. Diab Endocr J. 30(1): 14-16.
• Sarker AM, Rokeya B, Ahmed M, Sultana N, Chowdhury NS, Hannan JMA, Azad Khan AK and Latif ZA (2002). Serum fructasime assay - a parameter of short-term glycemic control in diabetic patients. Diab Endocr J. 30(1): 14-16.
• Alamgir M, Rokeya B, Hannan JMA and Choudhuri MSK (2001). The effect of Premna integrifolia Linn. (Verbenaceae) on blood glucose in streptozotocin induced type 1 and type 2 diabetic rats. Die Pharmazie. 11: 903-4.
• Akhtar Y, Jabbar S, Hannan JMA, Alamgir M, Choudhuri MSK and Mahmud TK (2001). Neuropharmacological study of Asokarishta – an Ayurvedic formulation. Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine. 1(1): 18-26.
• Haque S, Choudhuri MSK, Islam MN, Sattar M, Hannan JMA and Shahriar M (2001). Pharmacological study of Sri Mahalaxmi Bilas (Rasayan) – An Ayurvedic Analgesic Preparation. Hamdard Medicus. 44(2): 54-60.
• Zaid RB, Islam MN, Ahsan K, Hannan JMA, Sayeed MA, Begum H, Sarkar T and Khan HM (1999). Pattern of mucocutaneous yeast infection among diabetes - a study on 460 cases at BIRDEM. Diab Endocr J. 27(1): 16-18.
• Mahmud TK, Islam M, Kawsar H, Jabber S, Choudhuri MSK and Hannan JMA (1997). Analgesic effect of Nigella sativa. University of Science and Technology Annual. 1: 32-35.
• Sarker AM, Azad Khan AK, Latif ZA, Pathan MF, Rokeya B and Hannan JMA (1996). Effect of physical activity and mental strain on glycemic control in NIDDM subjects. J DAB; 24(2): 39-44.
• Neelotpol S, Choudhuri MSK, Shahriar M, Rahman S, Anwar MK and Hannan JMA (1995). Neuropharmacological study of 'Sanjivanirasayan' - A preparation for the treatment of insomnia. Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol, 1: 33-35.
• Chowdhury NS, Choudhuri MSK, Sattar M, Islam MN, Hannan JMA and Haque S (1994). A study on the pharmacological activity of 'Sulaharana Yoga'. Bangladesh J Physiol Pharmacol; 10(1): 27-29.
• Sattar M, Haque S, Hannan JMA, Islam MN, Choudhuri MSK and Choudhuri AK (1993). Toxicological studies of Yogendra Rasa; Chronic administration histopathological findings. J. Soc. Pharmaceut. Chemists, 2(1): 64-70.

Books

• Hannan JMA. Medical & Pharmaceutical Statistics. 2nd edition. AFI Publication, pp 492.

Awards

Research

• Effects of Xenin-25 and Crocin on insulin secretion along with exploration of the mechanism underlying insulin action in perfused rat pancreas, BRIN-BD11 cells, and isolated rat islets (University Research Grant, IUB, 2024).
• Detection of adulterants in fruits and vegetables and assessment of associated health risks. (University Research Grant, IUB, 2024).
• Differences in the prevalence and risk factors of pre-hypertension among young adult women in rural and urban areas of Bangladesh (University Research Grant, IUB, 2023).
• Assessment of the quality and safety of mustard oil, soybean oil, and palm oil in Bangladesh (Joint research with National Heart Foundation, Dhaka, 2024).
• Determination of methylmercury and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in edible oils in Bangladesh (Joint research with James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, 2024).
• Determination of mercury and trans-fatty acid in edible oil of Bangladesh and assessment of associated health risk (Joint research with James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, 2022-23).
• Validation of passive sampler for river water sampling to determine the persistent organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and poly-chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (Joint research with Deltares, The Netherlands, 2021-22).
• Effects of compounds isolated from the Spirulina platensis on Clonal pancreatic β-cells, DPP-IV enzyme activity and both carbohydrate digestion and absorption in gut in diabetes mellitus (University Research Grant, IUB, 2022).
• Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-platelet activity of Ocimum Sanctum, Casia tamala, Emblica officinalis, and Helianthus annuus in long Evans rats – Awarded a research grant from BMRC (Bangladesh Medical Research Council) for one year of research in 2009.
• International Program in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS) from April 2001 to May 2004 at the University of Ulster, UK.
• Travel grant awarded to attend 41st Annual Meeting of European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Athens, Greece, September 10-15, 2005.
• Travel grant awarded to attend 19th International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress, Paris, August 2003.
• Travel grant awarded to attend 17th International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress, Mexico City, November 5-10, 2000.
• International Program in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS) from March 1 to September 30 1999 in the University of Paris, France.
• Travel grant awarded to attend 34th Annual Meeting of European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Barcelona, Spain Sept 9-12 1998.
• Travel grant awarded to attend 16th International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Congress, Helsinki, Finland July 20-25 1997.

Other Activities

• Member of the Asian Network of Research on Antidiabetic Plants (ANRAP).
• Member of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).
• Member, International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
• Registered as an “A” (1481) grade Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh.