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Farhad Hossain
Assistant Professor and Coordinator (B. Pharm.)
farhad.phr@sub.edu.bd
M. Pharm and B. Pharm (RU)
Farhad Hossain is a dedicated and accomplished academic currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the State University of Bangladesh (SUB). With a rich background in both teaching and research, he previously held the position of Lecturer and Coordinator in the Department of Pharmacy at Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology (ADUST). During his tenure at ADUST, he not only excelled in his academic roles but also played a significant part in student activities, including cultural events, sports, and seminars, while also serving as an Assistant Proctor.
Farhad holds both M. Pharm. and B. Pharm. degrees from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. His M. Pharm. thesis titled "Isolation of Anticancer Compounds from Leea rubra Blume. & Curcuma ferruginea Roxb. Grown in Bangladesh" earned him the prestigious National Science and Technology (NST) fellowship from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh. His academic journey has been marked by a strong passion for research, particularly in the fields of phytochemistry, pharmacology, and cancer biology.
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Farhad is an enthusiastic and dedicated researcher, with publications in peer-reviewed international journals. His research endeavors reflect his commitment to advancing the scientific community's understanding of natural compounds and their potential therapeutic applications. Farhad continues to inspire and mentor his students while contributing to the academic and research excellence at the State University of Bangladesh.
- Zamaly, S., Hossain, F., Ashraful, A.B.M., Haque, M., Jahan, N.N., Uddin, M.J., Anjum, A. and Alam, A.H.M.K. (2026). Evaluation of Therapeutic Potential of Pseudelephantopus spicatus: Antioxidant Efficacy, Brine Shrimp Lethality, and In Vivo Anticancer Activity Against EAC Cells in Swiss Albino Mice. Journal of Chemical Health Risks.16(4), 5884-5896.
- Islam Ema, M.N., Ashraful, A.B.M., Fatema, K., Bhowmik, S., Alam, A.H.M.K. and Hossain, F. (2026). Structure-Based In Silico Screening of PubChem Compounds for Potential Anti-Inflammatory and Anticancer Targets. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal. 29(2), 172-192. https://doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v29i2.91855
- Sharmin, F., Hossain, F., Sarker, J., Hossain, I., Khatun, R., Khanam, K., Ashraful, A.B.M., Islam, M., Alam, A.H.M.K. and Rashid, M. (2026). Cardio-Protection by Tamarindus indica Leaves: Mitigating Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Isoproterenol-Induced Mice. Natural Products Analysis. 2(1), 100013. https://doi.org/10.53941/npa.2026.100013
- Tushar, M.A.N., Rashid, M.M., Hossain, F., Islam, K.M., Islam, M.A., Sharmin, F., Das, P.R., Rashid, M.A. and Alam, A.H.M.K. (2026). Investigation of cardioprotective effects of Leea rubra Blume leaves on isoproterenol-induced left ventricular hypertrophy in mice. Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology, 15(1), 27–35. https://doi.org/10.34172/jhp.2026.53125
- Hossain, F., Ashraful, A.B.M., Hossain, M.J., Rashid, M.A. and Alam, A.H.M.K. (2025). The pharmacological prospects of Curcuma: A review of its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 24(2), 231-249. https://doi.org/10.3329/dujps.v24i2.86375
- Akter, S., Hossain, F., Haque, E., Islam, S., Islam, M.A., Kuddus, M.R., Rashid, M., and Alam, A.H.M.K. (2025). Evaluation of the antidiabetic potential of leaves of Leea rubra Blume in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Swiss albino mice. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 9(11), 5571-5576. https://doi.org/10.26538/tjnpr/v9i11.42
- Mia, M.N., Morshed, G., Kawser, M., Islam, A., Hossain, F., Hossain, M.S., Joy, M.T.A. and Islam, M.A. (2025). Phytochemical screening and investigation of antioxidant potential of hydro-alcoholic extract of Ficus racemosa Linn. fruits and leaves. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies. 13(4), 316-321. https://doi.org/10.22271/plants.2025.v13.i4d.1922
- Hossain, F., Zamaly, S., Ashraful, A.B.M., Rahman, A.A., Sadik, G. and Alam, A.H.M.K. (2025). Exploring the therapeutic potential of Leea rubra (Vitaceae): Antioxidant efficacy, brine shrimp lethality, and in vivo anticancer activity against EAC cells in Swiss albino mice. Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature. 15(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/22311866.2025.2488490
- Hossain, F., Pia, N. I., Joy, F. U. H., Rahman, M. H. S., & Mouree, T. Z. A Systematic Review on the Prevalence and Causes of Self-Medication Practice among Bangladeshi People. Journal of Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology, 2023, 2(1).
- Uddin, A.B.M.N., Hossain, F., Reza, A.S.M.A., Nasrin, M.S. and Alam, A.H.M.K. (2022). Traditional uses, pharmacological activities, and phytochemical constituents of the genus Syzygium: A review. Food Science & Nutrition. 10(6), 1789-1819. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2797
- Hossain, F., Mostofa, M.G. and Alam, A.H.M.K. (2021). Traditional uses and pharmacological activities of the genus Leea and its phytochemicals: A review. Heliyon. 7(2), e06222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06222
- National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship (MS Thesis) by Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh
- SUB Excellence Awards 2025 by State University of Bangladesh
