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.