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Prof. Dr Shahanaz Chowdhury
Professor & Head, Dept. of Community Medicine & 

Director Operation, International Cooperation, Partnership & Research Center (ICP & RC), BUHS

SSC, Agrani Girls School, Azimpur, Dhaka, 1985
HSC, Begum Badrunnessa Girls College, Dhaka, 1987
MBBS, Sir Salimullah Medical College, 1996
MPH, NIPSOM, Dhaka University, 2003
MBGPH, American University of Sovereign Nations (AUSN), 2015
PhD (Bioethics and Global Public Health), American University of Sovereign Nations (AUSN), 2019
PhD (fellow), (End of life care), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), session-2018-2019, ongoing,

Academic Experience:

  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Associate Professor Dept. of Community Medicine September 2017-Till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Assistant Professor Dept. of Community Medicine July 2013- September 2017
  • Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS) Assistant Professor Dept. of Community Medicine April 2011-June 2013
  • American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) Faculty MPH program January 2010 – December 2010
  • Northern University, Bangladesh Assistant Professor MPH program August 2007– August 2009
  • Northern University, Bangladesh Senior Lecturer MPH program May 2006 – August 2007
  • School of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh Lecturer MPH program January 2004 – April 2006
  • Z.H Sikder Women’s Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh Lecturer Dept. of Community Medicine November 2000 –2002 May

Administrative Experience:

  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Member, Canteen committee March 23 2023-till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Director Operation, International Cooperation, Partnership & Research Center (ICP & RC) April 2022 –till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Member Student Counselling Committee February 2021 – till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Member Secretary Complaint Committee for Sexual harassment July 2018- till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS Member Equivalence Committee February 2018 – till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Deputy program Coordinator All faculty of BUHS April 2017- September 2017
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Member Secretary Ethical Review Committee (ERC) September 2016- till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Head Dept. of Community Medicine, Faculty of Public Health August 2015- till date
  • Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) Program Coordinator Dept. of Community Medicine, Faculty of Public Health July 2013- July 2015
  • Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS) Program Coordinator Dept. of Community Medicine, Faculty of Public Health April 2011-June 2013
  • American International University Bangladesh (AIUB) Faculty & Co-Coordinator MPH program January 2010 – December 2010
  • Northern University, Bangladesh Coordinator, MPH program May 2006 – August 2008
  • School of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh Co-Coordinator, MPH program January 2004 – April 2006
  • Z.H Sikder Women’s Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh Assistance to Head Dept. of Community Medicine November 2000 –2002 May

2022:

  1. Shahanaz Chowdhury, Moniruzzaman, Palash Chandra Banik, M.S.A. Mansur Ahmed, Maksudul Shadat Akash. Barriers to Physical Activity among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. EUROPEAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH Vol. X, Issue 4/ July 2022

2021:

  1. Khatun R, Chowdhury S, Goni O. Knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A cross sectional survey on health care providers in clinical practice. Health Sci Q. 2021; 1(3): 87-93. https://doi.org/10.26900/hsq.1.3.01
  2. Ethical considerations on COVID-19 immunization and vaccines, Eubios Ethics Institute, World Emergency COVID19 Pandemic Ethics (WeCope) Committee Statements. 10 May 2021
  3. Implications of COVID-19 for Education, Eubios Ethics Institute, World Emergency COVID19 Pandemic Ethics (WeCope) Committee Statements. 31 March 2021
  4. Md Rijwan Bhuiyan, Tandra Saha, Nazia Islam, Tamsila Taramun, Yousra Siddiquee, Maisha Ahsan Momo, Mahmuda Momtaj, Shahanaz Chowdhury, COVID19 and Challenges in vaccination programs in Bangladesh, EJAIBVol. 31 (2) February 2021. P 115-119. www.eubios.info ISSN 1173-2571 (Print) ISSN 2350-3106 (Online)

2020:

  1. Ahmad SA, Faruquee MH , Yasmin R , Sultana S , Chowdhury S, Department of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among the Users of Improved Cooking Stove and Traditional Cooking Stove, Bangladesh Medical Res Counc Bull 2020; 46: 211-218. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bmrcb.v46i3.52257
  2. Shahanaz Chowdhury, COVID19: Social Stigma and Public Health Dilemma, EJAIB Vol. 30 (3) April 2020, p. 122 www.eubios.info ISSN 1173-2571 (Print) ISSN 2350-3106 (Online)
  3. Shahanaz Chowdhury, Ethical issues of COVID19 for persons with disabilities, EJAIB Vol.30 (7) September 2020, www.eubios.info ISSN1173-2571(Print) ISSN2350-3106 (Online)
  4. Osman Gani, Shahanaz Chowdhury, Rashida Khatur, Knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease among diabetic patients in selected hospital in Dhaka City, European Academic Research, Vol VIII (6), September, 2020.
  5. Islam, T. M. M., Banik, P. C., Barua, L., Shariful Islam, S. M., Chowdhury, S., & Ahmed, M. S. A. M. (2020). Cardiovascular disease risk factors among school children of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 10(10). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038077.

2018:

  1. Hossain MS, Hasan MM, Islam MS, Islam S, Mozaffor M, et al. (2018) Chikungunya outbreak (2017) in Bangladesh: Clinical profile, economic impact and quality of life during the acute phase of the disease. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 12(6): e0006561. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006561
  2. Mahmuda Ansari, Md. Ziaul Islam, Khan Nasrin Jahan , Shahanaz Chowdhury, Cognitive capacity among elderly people in an urban community, International Journal of Biosciences, 2018, Vol. 13(1); p. 167- 187.
  3. Asaduzzaman M, Chowdhury S, Shahed J, et al. (January 26, 2018) Prevalence of Type 2 DiabetesMellitus Among Urban Bihari Communities in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study in a Minor Ethnic Group. Cureus 10(1): e2116. DOI 10.7759/cureus.2116.Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322739460_Prevalence_of_Type_2_Diabetes_Mellitus_Among_Urban_Bihari_Communities_in_Dhaka_Bangladesh_A_Cross-sectional_Study_in_a_Minor_Ethnic_Group [accessed Apr 05 2018].
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Recent research works done (completed) at BUHS:
As Principal investigator:

  • Perceptions of Health Insurance among Potential Consumers in Bangladesh funded by BRAC University for the financial year of 2015-16.
  • Barriers to Physical Activity among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, submitted to Bangladesh Medical Research Council for the financial year 2013-2014.
  • Impact of Educational Intervention in Reducing NCD Risk Indicators. Sponsoring/collaborating Agencies: Bangladesh Medical Research Council. (2012-2013)

As Co-Investigator:

  • Survey on prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients attending different tertiary level health care facilities in Bangladesh, project between icddr,b and Noncommunicable Diseases Control Program (NCDCP) and Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Tobacco Consumption among Adults attending Outpatient Department of Public Hospitals funded by Bangladesh Center for Communication Program (BCCP) for the financial year of 2015.
  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment among Urban and Rural Population Aged 40-70 Years Using WHO/HIS Risk Prediction Chart, submitted to Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh for the financial year 2013-2014.
  • Cardiovascular Risk Assessment among Urban Population Aged 40-70 Years Using WHO/ISH Risk Prediction Chart. Sponsoring/collaborating Agencies: Ministry Of Science And Technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. (2013)
  • Awareness On Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients Of Diabetes Mellitus: Findings From A Tertiary Level Hospital. Sponsoring/collaborating Agencies: Bangladesh Medical Research Council. (2013).

Recent research works done (completed) on projects at different organizations and programs:
As Co-Investigator:

  • Chikungunya outbreak (2017) in Bangladesh: Analysis of clinical profile, post-disease consequences, financial and socio-environmental factors.

Sponsoring/collaborating Agencies: Biomedical Research Foundation, Bangladesh
As Quality Assurance Expert:

  • Enhancing Cost Effectiveness and Improving Quality of Care. UPHCP project supported by donors and executed by the Local Government Division of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives and awarded to study by Research Evaluation Associates for Development (READ). (2012)
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  • Visiting faculty at American University of Sovereign Nations (AUSN, USA)

Highlights of Professional Experience and Accomplishments
Resource persons / Facilitator/ Trainer

  • Member of CUGH 2022 Scientific Program Advisory Committee
  • Participated as invited speaker on “Ethics for researchers: Successful research modeling within ethical boundaries in 2nd IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience organized by United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 6 December, 2019
  • Participated as resource person in Training on Research Methodology, organized by Planning, Monitoring and Research , DGHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka from 03-05, December, 2017.
  • Invited as a resource person in ASA University Bangladesh as guest faculty for the course Health Policy, Law and Bioethics, 2016
  • Participated as resource person in Training on Ethics from 26 June -28 June, 2016 organized by AUSN at Peridot Head Start School, San Carlos, Arizona, USA.
  • Participated as resource person in the training program on ‘Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Diseases, COPD, Cancer, Arsenicosis, Thalassemia etc for Health Service Providers e.g.
  • Medical Assistant/SACMO’ in the Department of NCD which is funded by NCDC Program of DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • Participated as resource person in Training on Ethics and Informed Consent organized by Public Health Foundation of Bangladesh coordinated by IFMSA-Bangladesh on 1st April, 2016.
  • Participated as resource person in the training program on ‘Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Diseases, COPD, Cancer, Arsenicosis, Thalassemia etc for Health Service Providers e.g.
  • Medical Assistant/SACMO’ in the Department of NCD which is funded by NCDC Program of DGHS, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • Participated as a resource person to take class on Risks and Benefits, Research involving Persons at Risk for Impaired Decision making on 22nd October, 2014 at City Dental College, Dhaka arranged by Bangladesh Bioethics Society in collaboration with Department of Bioethics, NIH, USA.
  • Training Programs on Public Health Issues organized by Institute of Public Health (IPH), 2009.
  • External verifier, City & Guilds of United Kingdom, October 2010– December 2010.

Participation in National and International Conferences/Meetings/Seminars

COVID19:

  • Participated as presenter in the 1st International Public Health Ambassador Conference on ‘COVID19: Social Stigma and Public Health Dilemma; 26 March 2020
  • Participated as presenter in the Fourth International Public Health Ambassador Conference on ‘Ethical issues of COVID19 for persons living with disability’9th May
  • Participated as presenter in the Seventh International Public Health & Bioethics Ambassador Conference (IPHA7) on Challenges facing in vaccination program during COVID19
  • pandemic in Bangladesh, Thursday, 16 July and Friday, 17 July 2020
  • Participated as presenter in the Eighth International Public Health & Bioethics Ambassador Conference (IPHA8) on Public health in Bangladesh: Challenges and opportunities during COVID 19, 1, August 2020.
  • Participated in the BIOLAW and Global Risks: Challenges to Autonomy and Dignity in Pandemic Times in UDDTV: Universidad del Desarrollo, 27 th August, 2020

Ethical Issues:

  • Participated in the Intensive Bioethics training Course from 3rd -5 th August, 2018 by joint AUSN and Bangladesh Bioethics Society at National Heart Foundation.
  • Participated in Parallel session on Conceptual Framework for Development of Ethical Guidelines of Data Sharing organized by Planning, Monitoring and Research, DGHS, Mohakhali, Dhaka on 03-05 December, 2017
  • Participated at American International University of Bangladesh (AIUB) as presenter on ‘End of life Care: We should begin to think’ on 2nd December, 2017.
  • Participated in the Workshop on Ethical Issues and Research Implementation organized by TDR International Postgraduate Training, JPG school of Public Health, BRAC University at SASAKAWA Auditorium Room from 1-2 August, 2017.
  • Participated in the Intensive Bioethics training Course from 15-16 th July, 2017 by joint AUSN and Bangladesh Bioethics Society at Institute of Epidemiology and Research Centre (IEDCR), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Presented in Public Defense for proposal Defense of Thesis of PhD in Bioethics and Global Public Health on ‘Improving end-of-life care in hospitals: a qualitative analysis of health care providers and bereaved families’ experiences and suggestions’ at American University of Sovereign Nations (AUSN), USA on 25th June, 2016.
  • Participated in Public Defense for Master thesis of Masters in Bioethics and Global Public Health on End-of-life care in the adult intensive care unit: Attitudes and practices of critical care physicians and nurses in 16th ASIAN BIOETHICS CONFERENCE held in November from 3rd -8th in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, 2015.
  • Participated in the Intensive Bioethics training Course on 11 February, 2016 at Press Institute of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Participated in the “Ethics Teachers Training course” organized by Department of Public Health & Informatics, Jahangirnagar University in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) from 4th-8th October, 2015.
  • Participated in the course on “Guidelines for Ethical Research with Human Subjects” organized by Bangladesh Bioethics Society from 20-21 March & 27-28 March, 2015.
  • Participated in the seminar on “Practicing Bioethics in Bangladesh” on 4th June, 2014 at Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics auditorium, Agargoan, Dhaka.
  • Participated in the educational activity of Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research at The Clinical Center Lipsett Auditorium, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland on September 25, 2013 through November 11, 2013.
  • Participated in ‘A month Long courses on Bioethics: Education and Research’ organized by Bangladesh Bioethics Society in collaboration with National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) from 5 June-4 July, 2010.

Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

  • Participated as presenter at dissemination seminar on small scale competitive research grant by CoE-HS&UHC, 29th January , 2018, 9:30 to 1 PM at Sasakawa Auditorium, icddr,b
    Participated in event on Realizing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Bangladesh: Time for action held in Ikebana Hall, Lakeshore Hotel Gulshan on 14 December, 2017.
  • Participated in Consultation Workshop on Updating UHC Communication Strategy at CIRDAP, Dhaka organized by Health Economics Unit (HEU), Health Services Division, MoHFW on 17 October, 2017.
  • Participated in workshop on Building Awareness for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Bangladesh, Advancing the Agenda Forward in 2016 on 6 September, 2016 at BMA Bhavan, Topkhana Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Participated in National consultation on Sustainable Development Goals and role of Universal Health Coverage on 31 August, 2016 at Radisson Blue Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Completed course on ‘Bangladesh Flagship course on Health Systems Strengthing and Universal Health Coverage’ from May 8-12, 2016 in Cox Bazar, Bangladesh.
  • Participated in the ‘ Introductory Course on Universal Health Coverage’ organized by the Centre of Excellence of Universal Health Coverage, James P. Grant School of Public Health, BIGH, BRAC University and ICDDR, B from 21-25 September, 2014.
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