Dr. Md. Sodrul Islam 

Professor

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh.

Mobile: 01740967004

Email: msislam@gau.edu.bd

Education

From 09/2015 to 09/2019

PhD, Key Laboratory of Animal Virology of Ministry of Agriculture, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China (Thesis: Satisfactory), thesis title: “Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-viral effects of Illicium henryi ethanol extract and their mechanisms”.
From 01/2009 to 12/2010

MS (Pharmacology), Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100, Bangladesh (Grade: A+, CGPA: 4.00 in scale of 4.00, Thesis: Satisfactory), thesis title: “Comparative efficacy of two patent drugs (Ivermectin, Benzyl benzoate) and herbal drug (Neem solution) against ectoparasites of goats”.
From 2001 to 2005(Held in 2008)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Faculty of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100 (Grade: A-, CGPA: 3.540 in scale of 4.00)
From 1997 to 1999

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Govt. A.H. College, Bangladesh (First division, 63.7 % mark obtained)
From 1992 to 1997

Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Patnichara High School, Pirganj, Rangpur, Bangladesh (First division, 79.1% mark obtained)
From 1987 to 1992

Elementary Education Passing System

 

Job Position Duration Institute/University
Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology 30 January 2024 to date Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706; Bangladesh
Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology 30 January 2020 to 29 January 2024 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706; Bangladesh
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology 03 November 2013 to 29 January 2020 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706; Bangladesh
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology  15 November 2011 to 02 November 2013 Sylhet Agricultural University, sylhet, Bangladesh
Lecturer, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology 15 November 2009 to 14 November 2011 Sylhet Agricultural University, sylhet, Bangladesh

 

Project title:

 “Platycodin D-adjuvanted NY-ESO-1 vaccine induces potent anti-tumor immune response and inhibits melanoma tumorigenesis and growth in mice” funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China from the fiscal year of 2016 to 2018 as a research associate.
Project title: “Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-viral effects of Illicium henryi ethanol extract and their mechanisms” funded by National Key R&D Program of China from the fiscal year of 2017 to 2019 as a research associate.
Project title: “The potential role of tubeimosides in cancer prevention and treatment” funded by National Major Scientific and Technological Special Project for Significant New Drugs Development of China from the fiscal year of 2016 to 2018 as a research associate.
Project title:

“Effects of Spirulina in arsenic induced toxicity in laboratory animal” funded by the Sylhet Agricultural University Research System (SAURES), Sylhet, Bangladesh from the fiscal year of 2010 to 2012 as a collaborative researcher.

Research investigator/Co-investigator

Co-investigator of research projects:

  • Principal Investigator (PI): Monitoring and quantification of antimicrobial consumption patterns in preweaned calves in Bangladesh: A pilot study. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) . Duration: 2023–2024.
  • Principal Investigator (PI): Assessment of antimicrobial consumption patterns in dairy and beef cattle in in Bangladesh: A pilot study. Funded by the University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. Duration: 2022–2023.
  • Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): Impact of microplastics on reproductive parameter of male mice. Funded by the University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. Duration: 2022–2023.
  • Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): Effects  of phytobiotics on growth and hemato-biochemical parameters in broiler. Funded by the University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. Duration: 2022–2023.
  • Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): Identifying the methods for the reduced spread of antibiotic-resistant genes from dairy wastes to the surrounding surface water and groundwater for human consumption. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) . Duration: 2022–2023.
  • Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI): Elucidating the methods for reducing disseminating of bacteria from dairy waste to the environment. Funded by Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST). Duration: 2021–2022.

Awards / Scholarships

From 09/2015 to 09/2019

National Major Scientific and Technological Special Project for “Significant New Drugs Development of china”, Research Fellowship for PhD student (College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058 China).

Training:

“Teachers training programme on disease control and pedagogic skills” held on 23-25 January 2023 organized by Bangladesh Veterinary Pedagogy Forum and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur-1706, Bangladesh.

Membership in national and international bodies

Member:

Bangladesh Veterinary Council (BVC) (Registered veterinarian, id no. 2903) Bangladesh Veterinary Association (BVA)

Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB)

Reviewer:

International Journal of Molecular Medicine (peer reviewed and SCI journal) International Journal of Oncology (peer reviewed and SCI journal)

Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (peer reviewed and SCI journal)

Research interests

Antimicrobial Resistance, Veterinary Antibiotics residue in the food chain, Heavy metal residue in feed and product, heavy metal toxicity, Herbal medicine, Renal Pharmacology, Liver Pharmacology, Establishment of new safest drugs from the medicinal plants.

Research skills

Cell culture, cellular and animal disease model, histopathological technique, biochemical assays, immunological and molecular assays technique, fluorescence, adobe photoshop, proficient in statistical analysis (graph pad prism, SPSS, Microsoft excel).

Language skills

English (medium of education); good at reading, writing and speaking

Bengali (native language)

Published

National Journal

  1. Rahman, M. M., Islam, M. S., Labib, M. T. R., Islam, M. S., Khalil, K. K. I., Mondal, A. K., & Al Mahmud, M. A. (2024). Cardioprotective effects of native herb-derived cardiac tonic on infarct size in a mouse model of experimental myocardial infarction. Asian-Australasian Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology, 9(2): 14-23. https://doi.org/10.3329/aajbb.v9i2.73691
  2. Islam, M. A., Islam, M. S., Awal, M. A., Islam, M. Z., Khair, A., Bia, M. M., & Islam, O. (2024). Synergistic Effects of Vitamin A and Spirulina on Arsenic Load in Rat Tissues and Blood. Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 10(3), 341-351. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v10i3.71005
  3. Islam, M. S. D., Mondal, A. K., Auwul, M. R., Islam, M. S., Siddiki, S. H. M. F. & Islam, M. A. (2023). Assessment of the temperature and humidity index (THI) to facilitate the establishment of a ruminant rearing system in Bangladesh. Annals of Bangladesh Agriculture, 27 (2): 161-174. https://doi.org/10.3329/aba.v27i2.72544
  4. Sarker, M. S., Rafiq, K., Rahman, M. M., Ibne Khalil, K. K., Islam, M. S., & Islam, M. S. (2022). Effects of Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) on production, hematological parameters and lipid profile in layers. Research in Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries, 9(1), 49–55. https://doi.org/10.3329/ralf.v9i1.59535
  5. Belal, S. A., Hasan, M. K., Islam, M. S., & Islam, M. A. (2017). Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) and garlic (Allium sativum) on productive performance and hematological parameters of broiler. EPH-International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 3(1), 9-16. https://doi.org/10.53555/eijaer.v4i1.23
  6. Aktaruzzaman, M, Islam, S.D, Uddin, M. N, Belal, S. A and Islam S. (2013). Study on identification and preservation of liver flukes and Ectoparasites infestations in Cattle. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology, 9(5): 06-11. ISSN: 1815-1272. www.gscience.net
  7. Aktaruzzaman M, Islam M S, Islam M SD, Uddin M N, Belal S A and Sarkar S. (2012). Incidence of liver flukes and gastrointestinal parasites in Cattle. Eco-friendly Agricultural Journal, 5(07): 74-78. efaj-international.com
  8. Islam, S. D, Islam, M. S, Mahfuz, S. U, Aktaruzzaman, M, Hossain, M. M and Howlader, M. R. (2011). Comparative efficacy of two patent drugs (Ivermectin, Benzyl Benzoate) and herbal drug (Neem Solution) against ectoparasites of goats. Eco-friendly Agricultural Journal, 4(07): 640-64. www.efaj-international.com
  9. Mahfuz, S. U, Hossain, M. M, Islam, M. S.D, Uddin, M. N and Kabir, M. H. (2011). Retrospective study of liver fluke (Fasciola gigantica) infestation in domestic ruminants. Eco-friendly Agricultural Journal, 4(07): 644-647. efaj-international.com
  10. Aktaruzzaman, M, Islam, M. S, Islam, M. S.D, Zinnah, M, A, Belal, S. A and Howlader, M. M. R. (2011). Study on prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infestations in goats in the Sylhet region. Eco-friendly Agricultural Journal, 4(08): 680-683. efaj-international.com
  11. Begum, S, Iqbal, A, Islam, M. S.D, Aktaruzzaman, M and Hasan, M. M. I. (2010). Observation of hematological parameters in cattle reared at Sylhet District of Bangladesh. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology, 6(5): 41-44.  www.gscience.net
  12. Aktaruzzaman, M., Paul, , Zinnah, M. A., Islam, M S.D., Akanda, M. R. (2010). Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasitic diseases in cattle rearing at Muktagacha upazila under Mymensingh district. International journal of animal and fisheries science, 3(6):364-369. www.gscience.net

International Journal

  1. Islam, M. A., Karim, M. R., Siddiki, S. F., Islam, M. S., Rahman, S. A., Alam, M. S., & Saha, M. (2025). Poultry fecal Escherichia coli contaminate soil, water, and vegetables in Gazipur, Bangladesh: Potential implications for the environment and public health. Poultry Science, 105998. (IF: 4.2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2025.105998
  2. Alam, M. S., Hasan, M. N., Sharif, M. A., Islam, M. S., Rahman, M. M., Shahrier, R., … & Nazir, K. N. H. (2025). Relationship between oxidative stress and COVID-19 severity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 12(3), 975. (IF: 1.5). http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2025.l957
  3. Islam, M. S., Mondal, A. K., Auwul, M. R., Islam, M. S., Khalil, K. K. I., Rahman, M. M., … & Alam, M. S. (2025). A participatory study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of poultry farmers regarding vaccine use in the northern region of Bangladesh. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 12(3), 817. (IF: 1.5). http://doi.org/10.5455/javar.2025.l944
  4. Islam, M. S., Mondal, A. K., Auwul, M. R., Islam, M. S., Al Mahmud, M. A., & Ahsan, M. I. (2025). Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on vaccine usage among large ruminant farmers in the rangpur division of Bangladesh. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 238, 106476. (IF: 2.4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2025.106476.
  5. Islam, M. A., Kim, S., Islam, M. S., Islam, O., Park, S., Taili, I., … & Na, K. J. (2024). Isolation and identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria from the feces of wild Korean water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus). Journal of Veterinary Science, 25(6): e78. (IF: 1.5) https://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.24236
  6. Islam, M. S., Mondal, A. K., Auwul, M. R., Islam, T., Islam, O., Yasmin, A., … & Islam, M. A. (2024). Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices on vaccine usage among small ruminant farmers in the Northern Region of Bangladesh. Veterinary World, 17(7), 1435. (IF: 2.0). https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2024.1435-1448
  7. Islam, M. S., Mondal, A. K., Auwul, M. R., Siddiki, S. F., & Islam, M. A. (2024). Analysis of the climatic trends and heat stress periods for ruminants rearing in Bangladesh. Veterinary and Animal Science, 24, 100359. (IF: 2.2). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2024.100359
  8. Islam, M. A., Talukder, A. K., Rahman, S. A., Alam, M. S., Islam, M. S., Rahman, M. A., & Saha, S. S. (2024). Gastrointestinal helminths in local (Black Bengal) and jamunapari goats of Barishal Sadar, Southern Bangladesh. World’s Veterinary Journal, 14(2): 247-256.(Scopus index). https://dx.doi.org/10.54203/scil.2024.wvj31
  9. Islam, M. S., Rahman, M. M., Islam, M. S. D., Khalil, K. K. I., & Mondal, A. K. (2025). Appraisal of suitability of probiotics over antibiotic growth promoter supplementation on growth performances and hematology in broilers. Vet. Sci. Res. Rev., 10, 1521. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.vsrr/2024/10.1.15.21
  10. Islam, M. A., Islam, O., Islam, M. S., Kim, S., Bia, M. M., Choe, S., & Na, K. J. (2024). Morphologic and molecular characterization of Psoroptes ovis from pet rabbits in South Korea. Journal of veterinary clinics, 41(2), 88-94. .(Scopus index). https://doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2024.41.2.88
  11. Mondal, A. K., Auwul, M. R., Hossen, M. M., Islam, M., Paudyal, N., Islam, M., & Khalil, K. (2024). Global prevalence and associated risk factors of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) virus in sheep and goats: A meta-analysis. Veterinary Sciences: Research and Reviews, 10(1), 1-14. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.vsrr/2024/10.1.1.14
  12. Siddiki, S. H. M. F., Morshed, M. G., Karim, M. R., Naher, L., & Islam, M. S. (2023). Epidemiology of bovine diseases in Tangail district of Bangladesh. Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci, 11(3), 355-363. (Scopus index). https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.aavs/2023/11.3.355.363
  13. Hossain, M. J., Islam, M. S., & Rahman, M. (2022). Comparative Efficacy of Different Anthelmintics in Treatment of Swamp Buffalo Naturally Infected with Gastro-Intestinal Parasites. South Asian Journal of Parasitology, 5(4), 244-250. http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/1302
  14. Al Mamun, M., Rahman, M. M., Paul, B., Akter, T., Aktaruzzaman, M., & Islam, M. S. Antibiotic susceptibility profile and resistance patterns of Escherichia coli strain to colistin isolated from Chicken meat (Broiler, Layer &Sonali) at Sylhet division of Bangladesh. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 15(9), 1-5. DOI: 10.9790/2380-1509020105. iosrjournals.org
  15. Islam, M. S., Yu, H., Miao, L., Liu, Z., He, Y., & Sun, H. (2019). Hepatoprotective effect of the ethanol extract of Illicium henryi against acute liver injury in mice induced by lipopolysaccharide. Antioxidants, 8(10), 446. (IF: 6.6). https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox8100446
  16. Islam, M. S., Miao, L., Yu, H., Han, Z., & Sun, H. (2019). Ethanol extract of Illicium henryi attenuates LPS-induced acute kidney injury in mice via regulating inflammation and oxidative stress. Nutrients, 11(6), 1412. (IF: 5.0). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11061412
  17. Islam, M. S., Wang, C., Zheng, J., Paudyal, N., Zhu, Y., & Sun, H. (2019). The potential role of tubeimosides in cancer prevention and treatment. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 162, 109-121. (IF: 5.9). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.11.001
  18. Sodrul, I. M., Wang, C., Chen, X., Du, J., & Sun, H. (2017). Role of ginsenosides in reactive oxygen species-mediated anticancer therapy. Oncotarget, 9(2), 2931. (Scopus index). https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.23407
  19. Mahfuz, S. U., Islam, M. S. D., Chowdhury, M. R., Islam, S., Hasan, M. K., & Uddin, M. N. (2018). Influence of concentrate supplementation on production and reproduction performance of female Black Bengal goat. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 52(5), 735-739. (Scopus index). https://doi.org/10.18805/ijar.v0iof.8485
  20. Rashid, M. H., Xue, C., Islam, M. T., Islam, M. R., Islam M. S.D, M., & Matiur, M. D. (2015). Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Vp2 Gene of Infectious Bursal Disease: Demonstrated No Predominant New Strains Circulating in Bangladesh. International Journal of Scientific Research in Agricultural Sciences, 2(4): 089-096. http://dx.doi.org/10.12983/ijsras-2015-p0089-0096