Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy
Dedicated educator and researcher with expertise in phytochemistry, infectious diseases, mental health, public health, and pharmaceutical microbiology, driving impactful research and teaching.
University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Specialized in pharmaceutical technology, 2019.
University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Comprehensive training in pharmaceutical sciences, 2018.
Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 2025 – Present
Leading courses in pharmaceutical sciences and mentoring student research projects.
University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
July 2020 – January 2025
Taught undergraduate courses and supervised laboratory sessions in pharmaceutical sciences.
University of Asia Pacific, Dhaka, Bangladesh
November 2019 – July 2020
Assisted in teaching and laboratory instruction for pharmacy courses.
Investigating bioactive compounds from natural sources.
Studying pathogens and strategies for disease control.
Exploring pharmacological interventions for mental health disorders.
Addressing community health through epidemiological research.
Studying microbial interactions in pharmaceutical contexts.
Hamid, M. K. I., Hasneen, S., & Anjum, R. The rise of human metapneumovirus: insights into regional and global trends, and public health strategies.
Anjum, R., Khan, S. R., Siddiqui, U. A., & Dewan, S. M. R. The emergence of Avian Influenza A(H9N2) in Vietnam requires an urgent call for vigilance and preparedness. Infektsionnye bolezni: novosti, mneniya, obuchenie, 14(1), 108–111, 2025. DOI: 10.33029/2305-3496-2025-14-1-108-111.
Tahiti, S. N., Hasan, A. N., Akter, S., Anjum, R., Akanda, M. K. M., Khuku, A. A., ... & Noor, S. (2024). Trends in Phytochemical Research (TPR).
Anjum, R., Nodi, N. H., Das, P. R., Roknuzzaman, A. S. M., Sarker, R., & Islam, M. R. (2024). Exploring the association between online gaming addiction and academic performance among the school-going adolescents in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study. Health Science Reports, 7(9), e70043.
Anjum, R., Hasan, A. H. M. N., Hawa, M. A., Rahman, M. N., Akanda, M. K. M., Wahed, T. B., ... & Islam, M. R. (2024). Characterization of pharmacological properties and isolation of two bioactive compounds (ursolic acid and palmitoleic acid) from the stem bark extract of Lannea coromandelica. Trends in Phytochemical Research, 8(2).
Anjum, R., Haque, M. A., Akter, R., & Islam, M. R. (2024). Beyond polio: Exploring non-polio enteroviruses, global health preparedness, and the “Disease X” paradigm. Health Science Reports, 7(6), e2147.
Anjum, R. (2024). Lessons for the world: Rabies resurgence in rabies-free Timor-Leste and the urgent actions needed for prevention measures. Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 27(1).
Mehnaz, S., Anjum, R., Mithila, F. R., Dewan, S. M. R., & Islam, M. R. (2024). The Current Pathogenicity and Potential Risk Assessment of Nipah Virus as Potential Cause of “Disease X”: A Narrative Review. Health Science Reports, 7(12), e70241.
Mawa, J., Anjum, R. (2024). First human death case of avian influenza A(H5N2) in Mexico requires urgent actions and global preparedness. Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 23(3).
Reza, S., Anjum, R., Khandoker, R. Z., Khan, S. R., Islam, M. R., & Dewan, S. M. R. (2024). Public health concern-driven insights and response of low-and middle-income nations to the World Health Organization call for cervical cancer risk eradication. Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 54, 101460.
Yesmin, F., Nasim, R., Anjum, R., & Dewan, S. M. (2024). Epidemiological challenges in Dengue outbreak: DENV-5 emergence and public health strategies. International Journal of Surgery Open, 62(1), 70-71.
Shoukhin, M. M. U. R., Anjum, R., & Dewan, S. M. R. (2024). Epidemiological challenges and opportunities: strengthening healthcare resilience against flurona in low-income and middle-income countries. International Journal of Surgery Open, 62(1), 68-69.
Rabiul Islam, M., Nasreen, W., Anjum, R., Shahriar, M., Roy, A., Dhama, K., & Ahmed Bhuiyan, M. (2022). Characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant and emerging impact on global public health. Clinical Pathology, 15, 2632010X221124908.
Islam, M. R., Apu, M. M. H., Akter, R., Tultul, P. S., Anjum, R., Nahar, Z., ... & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2023). Internet addiction and loneliness among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a cross-sectional study. Heliyon, 9(2).
Islam, M. R., Tushar, M. I., Tultul, P. S., Akter, R., Sohan, M., Anjum, R., ... & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2023). Problematic internet use and depressive symptoms among the school-going adolescents in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings. Health Science Reports, 6(1), e1008.
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