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Dr. Tania Mannan

Dr. Tania Mannan
Assistant Professor

PhD – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department, Dhaka University – 2019
MSc – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department, Dhaka University – 1994
BSc (Hons) – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department, Dhaka University – 1992

Academic:

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Mirpur, Dhaka, from 1 September 2019 to till now.
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Immunology, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Mirpur, Dhaka, from 24 June 2013 to 31 August 2019.
  • Lecturer, Immunology Department, Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS), Mirpur, Dhaka, since October 2006 to 23 June 2013.
  • Lecturer (part time) in National Institute of Healthcare (NIH) -An enterprise of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, Kalabagan, Dhaka, since November 2005 to September 2006.

Other experiences:

  • Senior Scientific Officer, Immunology Department, Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS) and Hospital, Mirpur, Dhaka, since November 2005 to September 2013.
  • Scientific Research Officer, Shahabuddin Medical College Hospital, Gulshan-2, Dhaka, from January to November 2005.
  • Scientific Officer, National Diagnostic Network (NDN) (Now National Healthcare Network)-An enterprise of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh, from June 1996 to September 2000.
  • Research Fellow at the Research Division, BIRDEM, from August 1995 to May 1996. The focus of the work was on insulin release from isolated islets, preparation of single β-cell and measurement of insulin by ELISA technique, and conducting various biochemical and endocrinological tests.

Administrative:

  • Coordinator of Residential field practice of BS students.
  • Member of Orientation organizing committee of Bangladesh University of Health Sciences.
  • Member of Proctorial Committee of Bangladesh University of Health Sciences.
  • Member of Library Advisory committee of Bangladesh University of Health Sciences.
  • Member of Promotional committee of Bangladesh University of Health Sciences.
  • Member of Cultural committee of Bangladesh University of Health Sciences.
  • Ex-member of committee for preparation of specification, market evaluation, and preparation of quotations of Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

International Journal

  1. Tasmi Tamanna, Tania Mannan, Sa’dia Tasnim, Sharmina Yeasmin, Rummana Mazid and Rosy Sultana. Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus Antibodies in a Group of Bangladeshi Women in Child-Bearing Age: A Pilot Study. Archives of Women Health and Care. 2021; 4(3): 4–5. DOI: 10.31038/AWHC.2021433
  2. Md Asadulghani, Pawan Angra, Md Giasuddin, Md Latiful Bari, Md Shahidul Islam, Chandan Kumar Roy, Md Rakibul Islam, Zhahirul Islam, Kazi Nadim Hasan, Mohammad Aminul Islam, A.H.M. Nurun Nabi, Tasnim Farzana, Jamal Pasha Chowdhury, Munawar Sultana, Tania Mannan, Mohammad Hafizur Rahman, Abdul Jabbar Sikder, Md Salimullah. Strengthening Biosafety and Biosecurity Status in Bangladesh: A Sustainable Approach. Applied Biosafety: Journal of ABSA International (SAGE journal). 2020; 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/1535676020930430
  3. Mannan T, Ahmed S, Akhtar E, Ahsan K B, Haq A, Kippler M, Vahter M, Raqib R. Associations of arsenic exposure with telomere length and naïve T cells in childhood– A birth cohort study. Toxicological Sciences, 2018; 164(2):539-549. doi: 10.1093/toxsci/kfy105.
  4. Mannan T, Ahmed S, Akhtar E, Roy AK, Haq MA, Roy A, Kippler M, Ekström E, Wagatsuma Y, Raqib R. Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation and Long Term Health Impact in Children in Rural Bangladesh. PLoS ONE 2016; 11(8).

National Journal

  1. Sultana G Z, Moniruzzaman M, Mannan T, Sultana R. Seroprevalence of Subclinical HEV Infection in Healthy Pregnant Urban Dwellers of Bangladesh: Identification of Possible Risk Factors. J Enam Med Col 2018;8(2): 85-89.
  2. Rahman MT, Tahmin HA, Mannan T, Sultana R. Seropositivity and pattern of Dengue infection in Dhaka City. Mymen Med J 2007; 16: 204-208.
  3. Akhter K., Noor F, Khaleque M A, Rahman N, Shammy S, Mannan T, Kamal N, Hannan J M A, and Ali L. 1997. Acute Effects of a low-Calorie Ice-Cream on Glycemic Status and Atherogenic Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Diab Endocr J 2002; 30(1): 14-16.
  4. Mannan T, Roy A, Akhtar E, Roy AK, Islam MS, Akter S, Anjumanara, Raqib R. Anemia in preadolescent children in rural Bangladesh. National Conference on Biochemistry, Industry and Sustainable Economy, organized by Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, March 21, 2015. Conference Brochure (Abstract); 61-63.

Conference Report

  1. Mannan T, Roy A, Akhtar E, Roy AK, Islam MS, Akter S, Anjumanara, Raqib R. Anemia in preadolescent children in rural Bangladesh. National Conference on Biochemistry, Industry and Sustainable Economy, organized by Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka, March 21, 2015. Conference Brochure (Abstract); 61-63.

Abstract Book

  1. Mannan T. Status of Thyroid Hormones in a Rural Population and their Association with Cardio-Renal Risk. Abstract book, An Overview of BMRC Research Works. Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC).

From Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) in 2021-2022

  • The COVID-19 pandemic: Social, Economic and Healthcare challenges in Bangladesh.
  • Status of vitamin D in CKD patients.
  • Impact of arsenic exposure on anemia, biochemical and immune status in the population of Bangladesh.
  • Estimation and prevalence of carcinogenic markers in women.
  • Association of complement C3 and C4 with positive anti CCP levels in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.
  • Seroprevalence of Viral Hepatitis in a tertiary care hospital in Dhaka city- a five years study.
  • Seroprevalence of subclinical Hepatitis E virus infection in pregnant women in Dhaka city.
  • Lipid and Thyroid status in Diabetic population in Dhaka.
  • Association of Anti CCP antibody with RA, CRP and other inflammatory cytokines.
  • Prevalence of antibodies against Chlamydia trachomatis in urban women of child bearing age.
  • Occurrence of Helicobacter pylori IgG in adult population of Bangladesh.
  • Incidence of thyroid autoantibodies in early pregnancy in Bangladeshi women.
  • Life Member of Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (BBBS) since 2012.
  • Executive member of Bangladesh Biosafety and Biosecurity Association.
  • Executive member of Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), Bangladesh Chapter.
  • Life Member of Global Network Of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB).