Prof Dr Tarannum Naz

PROF. DR. TARANNUM NAZ


1st Floor, Academic Block, Varendra University, Chandrima, Bypass Road

Prof. Dr. Tarannum Naz

Coordinator (Part Time)

Pharmacy

EDUCATION DETAILS
Name of Degree Subject/Group Institution Board/University Passing Year
PhD Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences Faculty of Science Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia 2014
M. Pharm (Thesis) Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Rajshahi University 2000
B. Pharm (Honours) Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Rajshahi University 1999

Trainings

Title Type Duration Completion Year Achievement
In Plant training (Pharmaceutical Industry) Training 1 month 2001 Certificate
Training on GC and GC-MS operations by PerkinElmer, Australia Educational 5 days 2011 Certificate
Training on HPLC, NMR and LC-MS Training 6 months 2011 Certificate
Biosafety training Training 1 week 2011 Certificate
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Duration Department/Office Organization Position
03 Jan 2021 - Present Pharmacy Varendra University Coordinator
03 Mar 2020 - Present Pharmacy Rajshahi University Professor
30 Dec 2014 - 02 Mar 2020 Pharmacy Rajshahi University Associate Professor
02 Dec 2013 - 16 May 2014 Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Research Fellow
24 Feb 2011 - 30 Jun 2012 Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia Casual tutor and Marker
17 Jun 2010 - 29 Dec 2014 Pharmacy Rajshahi University Assistant Professor
01 Jul 2006 - 16 Jun 2010 Pharmacy Rajshahi University Lecturer
PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapter

1.
Rashidul Haque and Tarannum Naz, "Monoclonal Antibodies–Emerging Therapeutics for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Book chapter in: COVID-19 Global Pandemic and Challenges", published in Prime publication, Delhi, India, p. 104-116 Published date: Oct 2023
2.
Rashidul Haque, PhD and Tarannum Naz, PhD, "Monoclonal Antibodies to Fight the Coronavirus– A Game Changer", published in দানবীয় করোনাভাইরাস সার্স- কোভি-২, বিজ্ঞানভিত্তিক পর্যালোচনা, page 48 Published date: Mar 2022
3.
Rashidul Haque, PhD and Tarannum Naz, PhD, "করোনা প্রতিরোধে ভাইরাস নিরোধক ওষুধের গুরুত্ব অপরিসীম", published in দানবীয় করোনাভাইরাস সার্স- কোভি-২, বিজ্ঞানভিত্তিক পর্যালোচনা, Page 59 Published date: Mar 2022

Journal

1.
Tanjeena Zaman, Talukdar Mohammad Fahad, Masud Rana, Md Shahadat Hossain, Al Mamun, Md Anwarul Haque, Ashananda Sarker, Md Shariful Islam, Md Minhaz-UL Haque, Tarannum Naz, Md Imran Nur Manik, Hazr, "Endosulfan affects embryonic development synergistically under elevated ambient temperature", published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research Published date: May 2023
2.
Ranjan Kumar Sarker, Mohammad Mostafa Mohsin Milon, Razia Sultana, Md Abdul Kader, Shumaia Parvin, Tarannum Naz, GM Masud Parvez, "Phytochemical and antioxidant activity of Diospyros kaki Leaves.", published in Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2023, 11(1), 44-48 Published date: Mar 2023
3.
Shafia Shafiq, Ronok Zahan, Samina Yesmin, Alam Khan, Md. Sabbir Mahmud,, Afrah Fahd ALKHURIJI, Wafa Abdullah I. Al-Megrin, Md Abu Reza, Hebatallah M. Saad, Jean-Marc Sabatier, Tarannum Naz, Gaber El, "Phytochemical Analysis and Understanding the Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of Methanol Extract from Litsea glutinosa: In-vitro and In-vivo studies", published in Molecules, 2022, 27 (20), 6964 Published date: Oct 2022
4.
Rayan Al Omar, R. Micklewright, Kaisarun Akter, Tarannum Naz, Subramanyam Vemulpad, Joanne Jamie, "The genus Alphitonia Reissek ex Endl. (Rhamnaceae): A review of its customary uses, phytochemistry and biological activities", published in Journal of Ethnopharmacology (In Press) Published date: Mar 2022
5.
Alam Khan, Tanjeena Zaman, T M Fahad, Tanjima Akther, Md Faruk Hasan, Tarannum Naz; Shuji Kishi, "Carbofuran affects cellular autophagy and developmental senescence through the impairment of Nrf2 signaling", published in Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, 2021 Published date: Jul 2021
6.
Ronok Zahan, Tahmida Sharmin, Masud Rana, Md. Zahirul Islam, Tarannum Naz, Mir Imam Ibne Wahed, Md Abu Reza, Gaber ElSaber Batiha and Md. Aziz Abdur Rahman, "Comparative Quantitative Analysis of Collected Milk Samples from Northern Region of Bangladesh", published in Journal of Animal Research and Nutrition, 2020, 5 Published date: Aug 2020
7.
Ronok Zahan, Sinthyia Ahmed, Tahmida Sharmin, Mohammad A. Halim, Md. Sifat Rahi, Md. Chanmiya Sheikh, Ryuta Miyatake, Ennio Zangrando, Tarannum Naz, Md. Al Amin-Al-Azadul Islam and Md Abu Reza, "Synthesis of bis [benzyl-N?-hydrazinecarbodithioato-?2 N?,S]nickel(II) complex as a novel lead molecule for cancer treatment", published in Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2020 Published date: Jul 2020
8.
Alam Khan, T M Fahad, Md Imran Nur Manik, Hazrat Ali, Md. Ashiquazzaman, Md Ibrahim Mollah, Tanjeena Zaman, Md Shariful Islam, Moizur Rahman, Aminur Rahman, Mostafizur Rahman, Tarannum Naz, Mahmud Ari, "Barriers in access to healthcare services for individuals with disorders of sex differentiation in Bangladesh: an analysis of the regional representative cross-sectional data", published in BMC Public Health, 2020, 20: 1261 Published date: Jun 2020
9.
Samina Yesmin, Arkajyoti Paul, Tarannum Naz, A. B. M. Atiqur Rahman, Sarkar Farhana Akhter, Mir Imam Ibne Wahed, Talha Bin Emran, Shafayet Ahmed Siddiqui, "Membrane Stabilization as a mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of ethanolic root extract of Choi (Piper chaba)", published in Clinical Phytoscience, 2020, 6: 59 Published date: Mar 2020
10.
Samina Yesmin, Ronok Zahan, Md. Monjad Hossain, A. B. M. Atiqur Rahman, Alam Khan, Mir Imam Ibne Wahed and Tarannum Naz, "Antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective potential of Piper chaba roots against paracetamol-induced liver injury", published in Pharmacology and Pharmacy, 2019, 10 Published date: Jul 2019
11.
Ronok Zahan, Md. Sifat Rahi, Md. Chanmiya Sheikh, Ryuta Miyatake, Ennio Zangrando, Tarannum Naz, Md. Al-Amin-Al-Azadul Islam, Md Abu Reza, "Design, synthesis and X-ray structural studies of novel [acetonitrile-benzyl-3-N-(2, 4 dihydroxyphenylmethylene) hydrazinecarbodithioato-?3-N?, S, O] nickel (II) complex that potently inhibit cell pro", published in Applied organometallic Chemistry, 33 (1), 2019 Published date: Jul 2019
12.
Monalisa Monwar, Ambia Khatun, Masud Parvez, Tarannum Naz, Mir Imam Ibne Wahed, Md Ekramul Haque, Sumon Chandra Debnath, Md Imran Khan, "Clinical presentation and treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome in a tertiary care general hospital in Bangladesh", published in Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2018, 4 (1) Published date: Jul 2018
13.
Manobendro Nath Ray, Tarannum Naz, Alam Khan, Md. Hanif Ali, "Antidiabetic potential of methanolic extract of leave and bark of Bangladeshi medicinal plant Bauhinia acuminata L on mice", published in Journal of diabetes and metabolism, 2017, 8, (9) Published date: May 2017
14.
Samina Yesmin, Md. Sharlamin Huda, Pulok Kumar Biswas, Mir Imam Ibne Wahed and Tarannum Naz, "Risk Factors of Myocardial Infarction in the Northern Region of Bangladesh", published in Journal of Scientific Research, 8 (1), 2016 Published date: Aug 2016
15.
Tarannum Naz, Joanne Packer, Joseph J. Brophy, Hans Wohlmuth, Dane E. Renshaw, Joshua Smith, Yaegl community elders, Subramanyam R Vemulpad and Joanne F Jamie, "Bioactivity and chemical characterization of Lophostemon suaveolens - an endemic Australian Aboriginal traditional medicinal plant", published in Natural Product Research, 2016, 30 (6) Published date: Jul 2016
16.
Joanne Packer, Tarannum Naz, Yaegl community elders, David Harrington, Joanne F Jamie and Subramanyam R Vemulpad, "Antimicrobial activity of customary medicinal plants of the Yaegl Aboriginal community of northern New South Wales, Australia: a preliminary study", published in BMC Research Notes, 2015, 8 (1) Published date: Jul 2015
17.
Tarannum Naz, Ashik Mosaddik, M. Ekramul Haque, "Toxicological evaluation of a monoterpene ester, bornyl piperate from Piper chaba root", published in International Research Journal of Pharmacy, 2014, 5 (12) Published date: Jul 2014
18.
Tarannum Naz, Ashik Mosaddik, Md. Motiur Rahman, Ilias Muhammad, Md. Ekramul Haque and Somi Kim Cho, "Antimicrobial, Antileishmanial and Cytotoxic compounds from Piper chaba", published in Natural Product Research, 2012, 26(11), pp. 979-986 Published date: Nov 2012
19.
Tarannum Naz, Ashik Mosaddik, M. Ekramul Haque, "Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Root Extracts of Piper chaba", published in Journal of Scientific Research, 2009, 1, pp. 138-144 Published date: Jan 2009

Conference Paper

1.
Md. Noman Ibne Yousuf Nahid, Juyairia Alam, Alam Khan and Tarannum Naz, "Antioxidant, cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory activities of Piper chaba and toxicity assessment using the Zebrafish model", published in ICPS-2023 Conference (State University of Bangladesh; Date: 11-12 May 2023) Published date: May 2023
2.
Sharmin Islam Riya, Md. Ashikur Rahman, Mst Reshmina Aktar, Md. Rony Hossain, Jannatul Adon Khushi, Md. Najmul Haque, Anik Kumar Dey, G.M. Masud Rana, Tarannum Naz, Mst. Hajera Khatun and Jaytirmoy Ba, " Qualitative phytochemical screening as well as evaluation of antioxidant, antiarthritic and antibacterial activities of methanolic extract of Mangifera indica (Haribhanga) peel.", published in ICPS-2023 Conference (State University of Bangladesh Date: 11-12 May 2023). Published date: May 2023
3.
Farhana Sultana Mim, Pappu Kumar, Ariful Islam, Injamam Al Mahamud Rian, Kawsar Ahmed, Farhana Afrin Sosy, Tarannum Naz, Saad Ahmed Sami, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Al Mamun and Mst Hajera Khatun. , "Evaluation of antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic and hepatoprotective potentials of methanolic extract of Mangifera indica (Harivanga) peel in streptozotocin induced diabetic mice. ", published in ICPS-2023 Conference (State University of Bangladesh; Date: 11-12 May 2023) Published date: May 2023
4.
Md. Zahid Hasan, Mir Md. Sakib Hasan, Md. Samiul Islam, Md. Sarwar Jahan, Tarannum Naz, Saad Ahmed Sami, Mst. Sarmin Yeasmin, Md. Jasim Uddin, Jaytirmoy Barmon and Mst Hajera Khatun, "Evaluation of antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic and hepatoprotective effects of ethanolic extract of Lagenaria siceraria peel in streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice: an experimental and computational ", published in ICPS-2023 Conference (State University of Bangladesh; Date: 11-12 May 2023). Published date: May 2023
5.
Imtiaz Ahmmed, Mst. Ferdous Aktar Rima, Humira Atia, Sabiha Farjana, Md. Missile Islam, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Dr. Tarannum Naz,, " Evaluation of Side Effects of Covid-19 Vaccines in the Northern Region of Bangladesh", published in Jamal Nazrul Islam National Conference-2022, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh Published date: May 2022
6.
Tarannum Naz, Md Ekramul Haque, "Toxicological evaluation of a new compound isolated from the root of Piper chaba", published in Chemical Genomics and Drug Discovery Published date: Jul 2007
COURSE OFFERED
Course Name Course Activity Course Materials
Pharmacognosy Active
Quality Assurance and Validation Active
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Inactive
Advanced Analytical Chemistry Inactive
Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry Inactive
RESEARCHES

Project

1.
Toxicity studies of some medicinal plants using the Zebrafish Animal model. at Varendra University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 21/03/2023 - 21/03/2023
2.
antioxidant and antibacterial properties of Litsea glutinosa at Varendra University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 06/03/2023 - 06/03/2023

Thesis

1.
Chemical and biological studies of medicinal plants used by the Yaegl Aboriginal community of Australia at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, supervised by -
Duration: 11/04/2010 - 11/04/2014
2.
Phytochemical and Biological Studies on Piper chaba Hunter Roots at Rajshahi University, supervised by -
Duration: 11/04/2002 - 11/04/2004
3.
Antimicrobial, anticancer and apoptosis properties of Piper chaba and toxicity studies using Zebrafish model at Rajshahi University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 04/11/2021 - 04/11/2021
4.
Antioxidant, anticancer and apoptotic properties of Litsea glutinosa at Rajshahi University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 03/11/2021 - 03/11/2021
5.
Antidiabetic, antioxidant and toxicity studies of Pongamia pinnata seeds and comparison of antidiabetic effect of monotherapy and combination therapy at Rajshahi University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 01/01/2018 - 23/12/2018
6.
Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Alternanthera versicolor and Achyranthera aspera at Rajshahi University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 01/01/2017 - 23/12/2017
7.
Antimicrobial activity and hepatoprotective potential of Piper chaba roots at Rajshahi University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 01/01/2016 - 23/12/2016
8.
Comparative study of antibacterial, antidiabetic and cytotoxic activities of leaf and bark extracts of Bauhinia acuminata at Rajshahi University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 01/01/2015 - 23/12/2015
9.
Synthesis and characterization of some metal complexes of NS donor ligands and study of their biological activities at Rajshahi University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz (PhD Co-supervisor)
Duration: 01/01/2015 - 23/03/2017

Research

1.
Assessing the side effects of different COVID-19 vaccines available in Bangladesh. at Varendra University, supervised by Dr. Tarannum Naz
Duration: 04/11/2021 - 04/11/2021
GRANTS RECEIVED

Title: Alteration in genes regulation in fishes by residual pesticides of agricultural fields and consequent impacts on the biological system

Principle Investigator: -

Co-Investigator: Prof. Tarannum Naz

Duration: 03/11/2021 - 03/11/2021

Funding Source: Ministry of Education, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Title: Synthesis and characterization of some metal complexes of NS donor ligands and study of their antimicrobial activities using TLC bioautography and MTT microdilution assay

Principle Investigator: -

Co-Investigator: Prof. Tarannum Naz

Duration: 03/11/2021 - 03/11/2021

Funding Source: Ministry of science and technology, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Title: Investigation of medicinal plants used by the Santal community of Rajshahi district for antimicrobial drug discovery

Principle Investigator: Prof. Tarannum Naz

Co-Investigator: -

Duration: 04/11/2021 - 04/11/2021

Funding Source: Faculty of Science, Rajshahi University

Title: Prevalence of urolithiasis (Renal stone) in Rajshahi region and the potential of ....for preventing urolithiasis and urinary infection

Principle Investigator: Dr. Tarannum Naz

Co-Investigator: faculty members, dept of Pharmacy, VU

Duration: 20/03/2023 - 20/03/2023

Funding Source: Varendra University Research Fund

Title: Investigation of the impact of global warming implicated thermal elevation on bone and cartilage development during embryogenesis

Principle Investigator: -

Co-Investigator: Dr. Tarannum Naz

Duration: 21/03/2023 - 21/03/2024

Funding Source: Faculty of Science, Rajshahi University

Awards and Honors

  • International Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (iMQRES) , awarded by Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2008)

  • Macquarie University Postgraduate Research Fund (PGRF), awarded by Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2012)

  • Departmental supplementary award, awarded by Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia (2011)

  • Postgraduate Scholarship, awarded by Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh (1999-2000)

  • Undergraduate Scholarship, awarded by Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh (1996-1999)

Seminar Attended

  • Five days (2-6 September, 2012) International Society of Ethnopharmacology (ISE) conference at GRAZ, AUSTRIA, Organized by International Society of Ethnopharmacology (ISE) (2012)

  • Two days symposia by RACI, Organized by NSW Analytical Chemistry group, Australia (2011)

  • One day symposium by RACI, the NSW Natural Product group, Organized by RACI, the NSW, Australia Natural Product group (2011)