Md. Thosif Raza

Lecturer
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Email: thosif.dbb@ustc.ac.bd

Profile

Md. Thosif Raza currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), where he teaches Human Physiology, Immunology, Analytical Methods in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, and Genetic Engineering. His international research experience includes work on breast organoid models and radiotherapy response at University Medical Center Groningen, tumor dormancy in pancreatic cancer at Heidelberg University, and angiogenesis inhibition at the European Center for Angioscience (ECAS). His research portfolio spans tumor angiogenesis, cancer recurrence, computational drug discovery, and microbiome-related disease mechanisms. He is currently leading a research project on gut microbiome diversity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, supported by a Research and Development (R&D) grant from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh. Md. Thosif Raza is an emerging cancer researcher specializing in molecular medicine, translational oncology, and innovative cancer therapeutics. He completed the Erasmus+ International Master in Innovative Medicine (IMIM), earning joint MSc degrees in Molecular Medicine & Innovative Treatment from University of Groningen and Translational Medical Research from Heidelberg University. He also holds MSc and BSc degrees in Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology from University of Chittagong.

At USTC, he contributes actively to academic and student development initiatives, serving as Advisor to the Hult Prize and Roktodhara and as a member of the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). He also serves as a Convener of the BBTech Bioinformatics Club, where he leads initiatives to promote bioinformatics education, organizes workshops and training sessions, and supports skill development among undergraduate students. Mr. Raza has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in journals including PLOS ONE, Genomics & Informatics, and publications from Taylor & Francis and the American Society for Microbiology. He has received prestigious recognitions such as the Erasmus+ EMJMD scholarship and competitive research funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh.

Education

  • Master of Science in Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment (MMIT) [2024], University of Groningen, Netherlands
  • Master of Science in Translational Medical Research (TMR) [2023], Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
  • MSc in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University Of Chittagong, Bangladesh [2020]
  • BSc in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University Of Chittagong, Bangladesh [2018]

Program Affiliated

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Areas of Interest

  • Oncology
  • Plant tissue culture
  • Bioinformatics
  • Immunology
  • Gut-microbiome

Courses Taught

  • Human Physiology
  • Immunology
  • Analytical Methods in Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Genetic Engineering

Journals & Articles

  • Raza, M.T., Mizan, S., Yasmin, F., Akash, A.S. and Shahik, S.M., 2021. Epitope-based universal vaccine for Human T-lymphotropic virus-1 (HTLV-1). PloS one, 16(4), p.e0248001.
  • Shahik, S.M., Salauddin, A., Hossain, M.S., Noyon, S.H., Moin, A.T., Mizan, S. and Raza, M.T., 2021. Screening of novel alkaloid inhibitors for vascular endothelial growth factor in cancer cells: an integrated computational approach. Genomics & Informatics, 19(1).
  • Hossain, M. ., Das, S. C. ., Raza, M. T. ., Ahmed, I. U. ., Eva, I. J. ., Karim, T. ., Chakraborty, P. . and Gupta, S. D. . (2021) “Immediate and post-COVID complications of symptomatic and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional retrospective study”, Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 7(2), pp. 191–201.
  • Mannan, A., Mehedi, H.H., Rob, M.A., Biswas, S.K., Sultana, N., Biswas, R., Hoque, M.M., Hossain, M.A., Das, A., Chakma, K. and Salauddin, A., 2021. Genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2 sublineage B. 1.617. 2 strains from 12 children in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Microbiology Resource Announcements, 10(42), pp.10-1128.
  • Paul, A., Limon, M.B.H., Hossain, M.M. and Raza, M.T., 2023. An integrated computational approach to screening of alkaloids inhibitors of TBX3 in breast cancer cell lines. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 41(7), pp.3025-3041.
  • Dey, A., Raza, M.T. and Limon, M.B.H., 2025. Virtual screening and identification of plant-based novel inhibitors of CYP17A1 in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Next Research, 2(3), p.100452.
  • Raza, M.T. and Mizan, S., 2022. A systemic study on the vulnerability and fatality of prostate cancer patients towards COVID-19 through analysis of the TMPRSS2, CXCL10 and their co-expressed genes. Genomics & Informatics, 20(3).