Mohammad Asif Khan

I am a self-motivated team worker and dependable coordinator who provides excellent project management and administrative support to research initiatives with years of experience in administrative, academic, and research involvements in public health, psychiatry, and clinical research. I possess strong interpersonal communication skills and a wide range of demonstrable data management capacities, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with creative problem-solving and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Proficient level: • Microsoft (Word, Excel) • SPSS • MATLAB • SPM • ART.

Beginner level: Python. STATA.

• Computational Neuroscience , Neuromatch Academy. (https://portal.neuromatchacademy.org/) - 10 July- 28 July 2023.
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) , Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacity in Neighbouring Countries, Ind-CEPI (India-Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), Government of India - 20 November - 27 November 2020.
• Ethical Considerations in Clinical Research , Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacity in Neighbouring Countries, Ind-CEPI (India-Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), Government of India - 06 November - 13 November 2020.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) , Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacity in Neighbouring Countries, Ind-CEPI (India-Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), Government of India - 09 October – 29 October 2020.
• Training of Physicians on Research Methodology , National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM), Dhaka, Bangladesh - 18 October – 22 October 2020.
• Basic Course in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and SPSS , Technical Training Unit (TTU), ICDDR, B; Bangladesh, 26 February–16 March 2017.
• Basic Course in Qualitative Research Methodology , Technical Training Unit, (TTU), ICDDR, B; Bangladesh, 22 January- 02 February 2017.
• Advanced Course on Research Methodology , Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of Dhaka, Bangladesh - 19 January- 09 April 2017

1. Abusaleh, K., Islam, M. S., Ali, M. M., Khan, M. A., S., & Haque, M. I. (2021). Prevalence of Economic Exploitations and Their Determinants Among Child Labourers in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: A Mixed-Method Study. Child Indicators Research, 15(1), 87–106. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12187-021-09862-9.

2. Kalam, A., Shano, S., Khan, M. A., Islam, A., Warren, N., Hassan, M. M., & Davis, M. M. (2021). Understanding the social drivers of antibiotic use during COVID-19 in Bangladesh: Implications for reduction of antimicrobial resistance. PLOS ONE, 16(12), e0261368. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261368.

3. Siddique, M. S. U., Das, S., Uddin, M. K., Jahangir, A. N., Hossen, M. A., & Khan, M. A. (2019). Gender Variation of In-Hospital Outcome in Patients with Unstable Angina by Timi Risk Score. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers’ Association, 29(2), 35–40. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v29i2.62523.

4. Laila, K., Khan, M. A., Dasgupta, P., Ali, S. B., & Hossain, K. (2019). Distribution of Pediatric Surgical Cases Over Five Years in a Tertiary Hospital. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers’ Association, 29(2), 47–52. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v29i2.62528.

5. Alam, M. S., Sultana, R., Karim, M. R., Ulla, A. Z., Nahar, K., & Khan, M. A. (2019). Iron Deficiency Anemia as a Risk Factor for Febrile Seizure in Children. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers’ Association, 29(2), 9–15. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v29i2.62510.

6. Mazumder, P. K., Sharma, J. D., & Khan, M. A. (2018). Neonatal Care Practices Among Ready Made Garments Working Mothers. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers’ Association, 29(1), 42–46. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v29i1.62469.

7. Das, S., Khan, M. A., Hossen, M. A., Jahangir, A. N., & Siddique, M. S. U. (2018). Comparative Outcome of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Diabetics and Non-diabetics. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers’ Association, 29(1), 28–34. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v29i1.62467.

8. Khan, M. A., Afrin, N., Khatun, M., Das, S., Hossen, M. A., & Dutta, M. K. (2018). Improvement of Medical Education in Developing Countries Through Best Practices. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers’ Association, 28(2), 39–45. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v28i2.62420.

9. Khan, M. A., Khan, M. M. A., Dasgupta, P., and Ali, S. B. (2017). Perception of Safety About Sexual Assault Among University Students. Southern Medical College Journal. (Volume-03; Issue number 02; 14–18)

10. Huq, M. E., Khan, M. A., & Illias, M. (2014). Disaster Management: Bangladesh Perspective. Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers’ Association, 25(2), 3–6. https://doi.org/10.3329/jcmcta.v25i2.61742.

2020–2021: Sero-prevalence of SARS-2 COVID-19 Antibody among RTPCR-positive Patients of the Port City of Bangladesh, 250-Bedded General Hospital, Chattogram, Bangladesh. (Role: Co-Principal Investigator).

2019-2020: ‘Workplace Adversities Experienced by Doctors on Duty', funded by the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC). (Role: Principal Investigator).

2018-2019: Exploring the operational challenges of engaging community clinics in TB control, National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP), DGHS. (Role: Co-Principal Investigator).

2018-2019: Knowledge, attitude, and practice of DOT providers: an evaluation of the reality National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP), DGHS. (Role: Co-Principal Investigator).

2016: Development of the diabetes susceptibility scale (DSS) for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a tool for appropriate intervention. 22nd Conference on Global Health, Montreal, Canada, organized by the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research and the Canadian Society for Global Health (November 5-7, 2015), and in PEGASUS Conference-2016, Toronto, Canada, on May 14, 2016. (Principal Author).

2014: Improvement of Medical Education in Developing Countries Through Best Practices: A Conceptual Model for Intervention. PEGASUS CONFERENCE: Peace, Global Health, and Sustainability, May 2–May 4, 2014, Toronto, Canada. (Principal Author).

2023–present: Student Auditor, Students Organizing for Sustainability (SOS- UK). 

2019–present: Member of the Institutional Review Board and Committee for Research Ethics, 250 Bedded General Hospital, Chattogram, Bangladesh. 

2018-present: Member, “BISTAAR” Literary Circle, Mehedibag, Chattogram [Distinguished member of the organization working to promote and popularize the practice or activities related to literature and fine arts]. 

2017–present: Member: Chittagong Cadet College Club Ltd. [Organizing entertainment and social welfare events with the involvement of the members].

2014-present: Honorary Director, Community Services and Training; Psychiatric Consultancy Wing,  Bangladesh Medical Resource Center [Supervising programs on community-oriented psychiatric services and consultation on Psychological and Psychiatric issues and conditions, especially for children, parents, and young professionals].

2014–present: Member, Bangladesh Medical Association [Works for the enhancement of rights, ethics, and capacity building of the member physicians].

2014–present: Founding Adviser, The Hunger Project, Youth Ending Hunger, Chittagong Chapter [In  collaboration with ACYLT program of British Council, Chattogram initiates youth engagement in  community service for better education and health], 

2013-2016: Honorary Director, Human Development and Research, Skill Development Wing, Bangladesh Medical Resource Center [A centre dedicated to capacity building of young health professionals (i.e.  medical ultrasound, clinical nutrition, research methodology, community psychiatry) and coordinating voluntary health initiatives at community level] 

2012-2014: Member, “SONAK, Committee of Concerned Citizens, Chittagong Chapter, Transparency  International (TI, B), Bangladesh [Contributed to the social movement for transparency and social inclusion, including participation and anchoring of community-based initiatives, institution-based policy and practice modifications, and motivating intellectuals and professionals towards ethical practice and service delivery].

2002-2003: Donor Club Secretary, “SANDHANI”, Dhaka Medical College Unit. [Worked to expand the  activities of the organization for voluntary Blood and Cornea donation through the establishment of new  branches in different Medical Schools and Public Universities] 

2017-2022: Guest Lecturer, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chattogram, Bangladesh.  

2016-2022: Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, Chittagong Medical College,  Chattogram, Bangladesh.  

2012-2022: Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Public Health and Medical Jurisprudence, Institute of Health Technology, Fouzdarhut, Chattogram (IHT), Bangladesh. 

2014–2017: Guest Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology, Chittagong (USTC), Chattogram, Bangladesh.  

2011–2014: Lecturer, Department of Physiology, University of Science and Technology, Chittagong (USTC), Chattogram, Bangladesh. 

• Title: Population Health Science as a Unifying Foundation for Translational Clinical and Public Health Research. Population Health Science (Manuscript Number: SSMPH-D-21-00653).
• Title: Systems Thinking for Aboriginal Health: Understanding the Value and Acceptability of Group Model Building Approaches. Population Health Science (Manuscript Number: SSMPH-D-21-00265).

2021: Talukder, P., Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression Among Garment Workers in Bangladesh. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chattogram, Bangladesh. 

2020: Sharma, R. Quantification and Scaling of Risk Factors of Diabetes Mellitus and Isolation of Microorganisms from Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Cross-Sectional Study. Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU), Chattogram, Bangladesh.