Associate Scientist
icddr,b (International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh), Bangladesh
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Dr. Mohammad Enayet Hossain is an accomplished Associate Scientist at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), specializing in the surveillance and research of infectious diseases. With a robust academic foundation including a PhD in Biotechnology/Cell Biology from the ICGEB in New Delhi and subsequent postdoctoral training, Dr. Hossain has dedicated over fifteen years to combating significant public health threats.
His primary research focus is on zoonotic pathogens at the human-animal interface, crucial for early pandemic threat detection. A key member of initiatives like the USAID-funded PREDICT project, he has extensive expertise studying bat-originated viruses, including Nipah virus, MERS-CoV, and coronaviruses. His work, supported by major funders like CDC and the Gates Foundation, involves active collaboration with government institutes and international agencies.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Hossain was instrumental in Bangladesh's national response, leading surveillance efforts and the genomic characterization of circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants to track the virus's evolution. Furthermore, his significant research into enteric viral pathogens, such as norovirus and rotavirus, addresses a critical cause of childhood diarrheal illness in low-income settings.
An author of numerous peer-reviewed publications in esteemed journals, Dr. Hossain's contributions span viral discovery, molecular epidemiology, and vaccine-relevant research. His leadership is evidenced by his role as Principal Investigator on CDC-funded projects investigating influenza strains. As a dedicated member of the global scientific community, including the American Society for Microbiology, Dr. Hossain’s work continues to be vital for informing public health policy and preventing future outbreaks.