Md. Foyzur
Rahman
Combining in-silico drug design, molecular docking and natural-product pharmacology to find leads worth testing — before they ever reach the bench. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A pharmacist who lives in the in-silico layer.
Md. Foyzur Rahman is a registered pharmacist and bioinformatics researcher based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, working at the intersection of wet-lab pharmacology and computational drug discovery. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Dhaka International University, completed with a CGPA of 3.97 out of 4.00 across 156 credit hours spanning biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical technology, biopharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology.
He currently serves as a Lab Officer in the Department of Pharmacy at Dhaka International University, where he runs lab classes for undergraduates and supervises student projects. Alongside this, he is a Tutor, Research Associate and Lab Manager at BioPC — A Bioinformatics Lab of Research and Training — where he guides students through molecular docking, vaccine design and sequence-analysis workflows.
His research centers on natural products, in-silico drug and vaccine design, and the computational evaluation of pharmacological activity — work that has already produced five peer-reviewed publications, including two Q1 papers in PLOS ONE and Stem Cell Research & Therapy.
Personal Strengths
- DegreeB. Pharm, Dhaka International University — CGPA 3.97/4.00
- LocationDhaka, Bangladesh
- LicenseRegistered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh
- ORCID0009-0006-5381-0260
- WoS IDResearcherID MBV-6446-2025
- LanguagesBangla (native) · English (fluent)
Current Affiliations
- Lab Officer, Dhaka International University
- Tutor, Research Associate & Lab Manager, BioPC
- Assistant Editor, ODIR Bangladesh
Interests & Technical Skill Set
From wet-lab assays to molecular dynamics — the toolkit behind the publications below.
Novel Drug Delivery Systems
Natural Products & Traditional Medicine
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
In-silico Work & Molecular Dynamics
Biomarker Validation
Evaluation of Pharmacological Activities
Nanomedicine
Wet-Lab & Instrumentation
Computational & Bioinformatics Software
Molecular Biology & General Tools
Peer-Reviewed Work
Five published papers spanning vaccine design, natural-product pharmacology and molecular pharming.
In-silico formulation of a next-generation polyvalent vaccine against multiple strains of monkeypox virus and other related poxviruses
doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300778Bioactive potential of Premna esculenta: A study on antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiarrheal efficacy
doi.org/10.53941/jmnp.2025.10000Stem cells in organogenesis and regeneration
doi.org/10.1186/s13287-025-04889-zMolecular pharming: Advances, applications, and future prospects in biotechnology and medicine
doi.org/10.1002/elsc.70075GC–MS-identified phytochemicals from Dimocarpus longan leaves as promising HER2 inhibitors for breast cancer
doi.org/10.53941/npa.2026.100002Manuscripts & Ongoing Work
Active research in progress or under review.
Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of ethanol leaf extract of Lasia spinosa (Family: Araceae)
Dual inhibition of SERT and MAO-A by a novel phytoconstituent from Premna esculenta
In silico identification of potent COX-2 inhibitory phytochemicals from Premna esculenta
Computational exploration of Ocimum basilicum phytochemicals as potential inhibitors of Marburg virus VP40
Survey on antibiotic resistance in Bangladesh
Impact of sugary snacks, energy drinks and cigarette smoking on oral health among university students in Bangladesh
In silico-guided design of selective HER2 inhibitors from semi-synthetic and synthetic aromatic scaffolds
Seminars, Conferences & Olympiads
- 2nd International Conference 2023 & Pharma Olympiad 2023 — scientific poster at Pharma Fest-2024, University of Dhaka
- International Conference on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering, Business, Law, Teaching-Learning, Commerce, and Industry
- 2nd International Conference 2023 on Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy Practice, and Traditional Medicine
- Youth Career Institute Leadership Summit
- Atamoya Bangladesh Creative Talent Hunt — Campus Ambassador
- 1st National Biology and Bioinformatics Olympiad, organized by BioPC
- Olympiad at Clear Concept, 2023
- 10th International Youth Conference (IYC10)
Achievements
University Merit Scholarship
Perfect 4.00 CGPA in 4 of 8 semesters, recognizing consistent academic excellence.
"You Are The Best" Award
Youth Ambassador Certificate from Youth Career Institute, for completing a challenging task.
4th Position — Pharma Olympiad
University of Asia Pacific, December 2022.
Video Presentation Winner
Topic: stroke disease — won against competing pharmacy faculties across Bangladesh.
Best Volunteer Award
BioPC Research Training, for dedication and contributions throughout the program.
Best Trainee
Among 90 students, Bioinformatics Lab of Research and Training.
Teaching, Mentoring & Training
Lab Officer
Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka International University
- Conducts lab classes for undergraduate pharmacy students.
- Supervises student projects and practical assessments.
Tutor, Research Associate & Lab Manager
BioPC — A Bioinformatics Lab of Research and Training
- Teaches bioinformatics and in-silico drug-design tools and workflows.
- Hands-on training: BLAST, MSA, phylogenetics, molecular docking, ADME-T and homology modeling.
- Guides students in result analysis and interpretation; coordinates multiple training batches.
Training & Professional Development Received
| Program | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Inplant Industry Training | DBL Pharmaceutical Industry, Gazipur | 2 Weeks, 2024 |
| Computer-Aided Drug Discovery, Computational Chemistry & AI in Drug Design | ABCD Laboratory, Bangladesh | Nov 2024 – Jan 2025 |
| Hands-on Molecular Biology Training | CHRF | 4 Days, 2025 |
| Strain/Protein Selection, Epitope Mapping & Vaccine Design Workshop | International Foundation for Collaborative Research | 1 Week, 2023 |
| Basic to Advanced Bioinformatics | Bioinformatics Lab of Research and Training | 3 Months, 2024 |
| Statistical Data Analysis (Public Health Focus) | CHINTA Research Bangladesh | 5 Months, 2024 |
| Bioinformatics: Basic to Advanced | Bioinformatics Lab of Research and Training | 15 Days, 2023 |
| Soft Skills & Employability Development | JobReady / Youth Career Institute | 3 Weeks, 2023 |
| Sequencing (MinION), Molecular Biology & Clinical Biochemistry | iDeshi | 1 Week, 2026 |
Notes from the Bench & Terminal
Posts are on the way
Research notes, docking walkthroughs and conference takeaways. First posts in progress — check back soon.
From the Lab & the Field
Tools & Databases I Rely On
Curriculum Vitae
Full academic CV — ready to download.
Let's Talk Research
Open to Collaboration
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