About Me
Professional Profile
I am a dedicated physician with over a decade of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and public health research. My passion lies in enhancing healthcare outcomes in Bangladesh and globally.
Currently, I am an Assistant Professor at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital, where I integrate scientific rigor with a patient-centered approach. I educate undergraduate and postgraduate students, emphasizing evidence-based medicine and community health, and am committed to shaping future healthcare professionals.
My research focuses on infectious diseases, chronic illness, vaccine response, and mental health. I have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and have contributed to nationally significant studies as a principal investigator and co-author, with support from institutions like the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC).
Beyond academia, I excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, managing clinical studies, and delivering healthcare solutions with precision and empathy. I am known for my calm leadership, analytical skills, and unwavering dedication to ethical, patient-focused medicine.
I welcome discussions on shared interests, academic collaborations, or research opportunities.
Core Competencies
- Clinical Diagnostics & Therapeutics
- Medical Education & Curriculum Development
- Public Health & Community Health
- Research & Data Analysis
- Clinical Trials Management & ICH-GCP
- Healthcare Team Leadership
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Grant proposal writing
- Strategic Communication
Professional Experience
Jun 2025 - Present
Assistant Professor | Department of Community Medicine
Ad-Din Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Delivering engaging lectures and tutorials on epidemiological methods, theoretical biostatistics, and hands-on training on STATA
- Supervising and mentoring students during their research projects, theses, and community health initiatives.
- Developing and updating curriculum for community medicine courses to align with current medical advancements and public health needs.
- Guiding and fostering the academic and professional growth of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Jan 2025 - Present
Cancer Epidemiologist | Breast Cancer Research
Ibne Sina Breast Cancer Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Leading research with a comprehensive 15-year dataset analysis of breast cancer incidence, focusing on different rural and urban areas to identify significant sociodemographic and lifestyle risk factors.
- Conducting trend analysis and relative survival analysis with life-table and Ederer II methods by stratifying diagnostic years using cohort, complete, and period methods, respectively, through SAS 9.0 and R.
- Employing Gradient boosting machine using Python on this large dataset to find accuracy of AI detected early breast cancer Diagnosis based on BIRADS category and mammogram image-derived features in comparison to physicians' radiological diagnosis.
- Conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of trastuzumab monotherapy versus combination therapy in HER2-positive breast cancer.
Jan 2023 - Present
Research Investigator
Pi Research & Development Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Design and conduct different epidemiological and clinical research projects.
- Create training programs and workshops on epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methods.
- Create and manage educational content for PIRDC's training platform and website. (http://training.pirdc.org).
- Prepare grant applications and oversee the successful execution and completion of funded research projects.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Junior Faculty (Lecturer) | Department of Community Medicine
Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Facilitate interactive lectures and practical sessions in community medicine, laying the foundation for undergraduate students' understanding of public health principles.
- Conduct weekly lectures and practical sessions for MPH students advanced seminars and supervise research, enhancing postgraduate trainees' expertise in community health and epidemiological methods.
Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
Indoor Medical Officer | Targeted COVID-19 treatment facility
Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Successfully managed a high caseload of COVID-19 patients, providing optimal care while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to implement evidence-based treatment protocols.
Education
Masters in Public Health
Graduate School of Public Health, University Of Tokyo, Japan
- Acquired advanced expertise in public health methodologies, epidemiology, and health policy.
- Focused on global health challenges and innovative solutions within an international academic environment.
Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS)
Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, Bangladesh
- Achieved specialist qualification in Internal Medicine through rigorous training and examinations.
- Developed comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic skills across a broad spectrum of internal diseases.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Dinajpur Medical College | University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Completed foundational medical education, establishing a strong base in medical sciences and clinical practice.
- Acquired essential knowledge in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and clinical disciplines.
Research & Publications
Journal Articles
"Efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with hematological malignancy compared to healthy controls: A systematic review and meta-analysis."
Das A., Matsumot-Takahashi, E.L.A. (2023) | JMA Journal, 7(2), 153-171.
"Clustering big data for novel health care system"
Saravanakumar R, Maniraj SP, Barshan AD, Das S, Hasan H, Alazzam MB (2023) | InAIP Conference Proceedings 2023 Nov 21 (Vol. 2587, No. 1). AIP Publishing.
"Research involvement among undergraduate medical students in Bangladesh: A multicenter cross-sectional study."
Hasan, M. J., Islam, S., Barshan, A.D., Sujon, H., & et al. (2025) | BMC Medical Education, 25(126).
"Pre-Hospital Care and Referral Pattern among Admitted Patients with Dengue Fever in Dhaka Medical College Hospital."
Hoque, M. M., Kabir, M. S., Barshan, A., Mahboob, A., Rashid, R., Bari, S. (2025) | Journal of Medicine, 26(1), 36-42.
"Optimizing survival in Russell’s viper bite cases in low-resource setting: two case reports."
Sharif, M., Barshan, A.D. et al. (2024) | J Med Case Reports, 18, 56 (2024).
"Clinico-epidemiological characteristics of patients with vitiligo in Bangladesh: A systematic Review."
Hasan, Md. R., Barshan A.D et al. (2023) | JAAD International, 13, pp. 1–3. doi:10.1016/j.jdin.2023.06.012.
"Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of snakebite victims in Bangladesh: A systematic review and meta-analysis."
Munira, S.J., Barshan A.D et al. (2023) | Systemic Review
"Alternative ‘block and delivery’ approach for hospital septal ablation in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with ischemia: A case report. "
Qbal, S. M. M., Mondal, N., Barshan A.D., Khan, M. T., & et al. (2025) | Egypt Heart Journal, 77(41).
"Antibody Response to ChAdOx1-nCoV-19 Vaccine Among Recipients in Bangladesh: A Prospective Observational Study"
Hoque, A., Barshan, A. D., Chowdhury, F. U. H., Fardous, J., Hasan, M. J., Khan, M. A. S., & Kabir, A. (2021) | Infection and Drug Resistance, Volume 14, 5491-5500.
"Serial evaluation of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody and breakthrough infections in BNT162b2 Vaccinated migrant workers from Bangladesh."
Hoque, A., Rahman, M. M., & Das, A. (2021) | MedRxiv 2021. doi: 10.1101/2021.09.07.21263221.
"The mental health of young people amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh."
Khan, Md. Abdullah Saeed, Barshan A.D et al. (2021) | Heliyon, 6(7); E07173.
"Takayasu's Arteritis Associated With Hyperthyroidism in an Elderly Female"
Ahmed, M., Saleh, M. A., Hasan, P., Barshan, A.D., Kazi, A. F. F., Islam, M. A. (2016) | BAOJ Cell Mol Cardio, 2 (7).
"Clinical Presentation and Electrophoretic Patterns of Hereditary Haemoglobin Disorders in Adults, a Study at Dinajpur Medical College Hospital."
Hasan, M.K., Haque, O., Rubaiyat, K.A., Barshan, A.D., Talukder, S.I. (2013) | Dinajpur Med Col J, 6 (2):167-171.
Research Funding
"Prevalence of Type-II Diabetes Mellitus and risk factors in the asymptomatic adult population in Bangladesh: A nationwide study" (PI)
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Grant (2023-2025 July)
"Gender Inequities in Editorial Roles and Authorship: A Study of Female Representation in all 176 Health Research Journals of Bangladesh" (CO-PI)
Directorate General of Medical Education Grant (2024-2025 July)
Technical Skills
AI & Machine Learning
Statistical Analysis
Data Management & Visualization
Languages
Additional Skills
Interests
Awards & Achievements
- St Luke's GSPH International Education Scholarship, Scholarship award to cover the entire tuition fee cost and a monthly stipend for MPH 2022-2023
- Harvard Medical School Tuition Reduction Scholarship, 100% tuition reduction and monthly stipend, 2020
Leadership Experiences
Research Mentor, Dream USMLE Research Group, USA, 2023-Present
- Mentoring 5 research groups consisting 32 research investigators with 5 different Systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
Contact Me
Get In Touch
72/2 ADDL Central Park, Central Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1212.