Associate Scientist
icddr,b (International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh), Bangladesh
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Dr. Syed Moinuddin Satter is a medical epidemiologist and Associate Scientist at icddr,b, where he leads the Emerging and Re-emerging Infections Research Unit within the Infectious Diseases Division. Dr. Satter has devoted over 15 years to advancing infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, and translational research, with a strong focus on high-consequence pathogens.
At icddr,b, he directs a multidisciplinary team of more than 120 professionals, spanning physicians, epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, social scientists, veterinarians, and data specialists dedicated to strengthening Bangladesh’s pandemic preparedness. As the principal investigator of Bangladesh’s National Nipah Virus Surveillance Programme, Dr. Satter has expanded the surveillance network to over 500 healthcare facilities nationwide, ensuring timely detection and response to outbreaks. His leadership extends across research on Nipah virus, other paramyxoviruses, arboviruses such as dengue and chikungunya, enteric pathogens including rotavirus and norovirus, and respiratory threats such as SARS-CoV-2.
Dr. Satter’s career reflects a blend of field epidemiology, laboratory science, and predictive modelling. To date, he has authored or co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research articles in leading international journals. His team collaborates with global partners, including the US CDC, WHO, CEPI, GAVI, Wellcome Trust, Harvard University, and the University of Oxford, managing over $2 million in annual funding. His research has informed vaccine policy, shaped diagnostic innovations, and contributed to WHO-recognised standards for Nipah virus antibody assays.
Beyond research, Dr. Satter has played a central role in strengthening national outbreak preparedness and response capacity in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh. His numerous awards, including the ICEID Leaders Programme Award and icddr,b’s Outstanding Leadership Award, highlight his contributions to infectious disease research and public health.