Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka
Dhaka
29, Nov 2020
Currently Working
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka
Dhaka
01, Jul 2014
30-06-2015
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of dhaka
30, Apr 2013
28-11-2020
Part-time house tutor
Ruqayyah Hall, University Of Dhaka
Dhaka
04, Oct 2011
31-08-2015
Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka
Dhaka
01, Jul 2010
29-04-2013
Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry, Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College, Gono Bishwabidyalaya (University)
Savar
13, Nov 2008
30-06-2010
Research Interest
Subject
Description
Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator)
The role of Renin Angiotensin system (RAS) in the pathogenesis of pregnancy disoreders: preeclampsia (PE), recurrent Pregnancy loss (RPL), fetal growth restriction (FGR) and pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH).
Project/Research Supervision
Level of Study
Title
Supervisor
Co-Supervisor(s)
Name of Student(s)
Area of Research
Current Completion
Masters
Unravelling the Relationship between Maternal and Fetal ACE2 Gene Polymorphism and Preeclampsia Risk
Dr. Sonia Tamanna
Akramul Hasan
2023
Masters
A prospective analysis of association of maternal & fetal Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphism with Preeclampsia
Dr. Sonia Tamanna
Shrabanti Devi
2022
Project/Research Work
Subject
Project Name
Source of Fund
From Date
To Date
Collaboration
Recurrent pregnancy loss
The role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) enzymes in recurrent pregnancy loss
BANBEIS
01-07-2024
eNOS Polymorphism and oxidative stress
Association of maternal and neonatal eNOS gene polymorphisms with NO levels and oxidative stress and adverse outcome of preeclampsia in Bangladeshi population
UGC
23-06-2023
ACE2 Polymorphism
Association of ACE2 genetic polymorphisms with preeclampsia and its adverse outcome
UGC-DU Research Grant
16-09-2021
genetic variations of ACE2 in preeclmapsia
Association of preeclampsia severity and poor outcomes with maternal and neonatal ACE2 genetic variations
UGC-DU Research Grant
01-01-1970
Invited Talk
SL
Invited Talk
No invited talk is found
SL
Collaboration & Membership Name
Type
Membership Year
Expire Year
1
Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BSBMB)
2022
Life Time
2
Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI)
2022
3
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
2016
4
Australian and New Zealand Placental Research Association (ANZPRA)
2019
5
Australian Epigenetics Alliance (AEpiA)
2020
6
The Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB)
2019
Book Section
1
Sonia Tamanna and Taslimul Jannat, Anass Abbas "Introduction to colorectal cancer."
Colorectal Cancer From Pathogenesis to Precision Medicine. Gowhar RashidORCID Icon, Deena Elsori, Rana Ahmed Youness Taylor & Francis Group, 2025 .
Andleeb Rehman, Nihad Ashraf Khan, Gowhar Rashid,, Sonia Tamanna, and Riya Jindal, Namrata Seth, Baiza Bashir, Gulshan Mushtaq, Mohd Salman & Sadma Parveen "Involvement and Therapeutic zImplication of JAK-STAT Pathway in Cancer."
Cell Signaling Pathways and Their Therapeutic Implication in Cancers. Muneeb U. Rehman, Mosin Saleem Khan Springer Nature, 2025 .
Sadia Akter 1, Mohtasim Fuad 1, Zimam Mahmud * ,, Sonia Tamanna , and Mohammad Sayem , Khalid Hasan Raj , Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader : Comprehensive in silico characterization of nonsynonymous SNPs in the human ezrin (EZR) gene and their role in disease pathogenesis,
Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports Elsevier , 2025
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Muhammad Saiedullah , Nurun Nahar Nila , Zimam Mahmud ,, Sonia Tamanna , and Md. Zahid Hassan , Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader : Deciphering the association of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) gene polymorphisms with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) levels in the Bangladeshi population,
Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports Elsevier , 2025
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Nazia Fairooz Alam, Rubaiat Ahmed, Zimam Mahmud,, Sonia Tamanna, and Md Akeruzzaman Shaon & Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader : Genetic association and computational analysis of MTHFR gene polymorphisms rs1801131 and rs1801133 with breast cancer in the Bangladeshi population,
Scientific Reports (impact factor:4.3) , vol.14 Nature Publishing group , 2024
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Sonia Tamanna, · and Taslimul Jannat1 · Shrabanti Devi1 · Zimam Mahmud1 · Mohammad Shakil Mahmood2 · Mir Fahim Faisal, Akramul Hasan, · Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader : Exploring the Associations of Maternal and Neonatal eNOS Gene Variant rs2070744 with Nitric Oxide Levels, Oxidative Stress and Adverse Outcomes in Preeclampsia: A Study in the Bangladeshi Population,
Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry Springer Nature , 2024
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Imren Bayıl, Md. Sarowar Hossain,, Sonia Tamanna, and Md Jamir Uddin , F.M. Mashood Ahamed, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Mohammed Bourhia, Tugba Taskin Tok : Aptamer biosensor design for the detection of endocrine-disrupting chemicals small organic molecules using novel bioinformatics methods,
Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling (impact factor:2.9) , vol.131 Elsevier , 2024
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Nurun Nahar Nila,, Sonia Tamanna, and Zimam Mahmud · Mubasshir Washif · Tasnim Ahmad · A. T. M. Atikur Rahman · Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader : The IKAROS Transcription Factor Gene IKZF1 as a Critical Regulator in the Pathogenesis of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Insights from a Bangladeshi Population,
Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry (impact factor:2.1) Springer Nature , 2024
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Imrul Kayes Nabil, Zimam Mahmud,, Sonia Tamanna, and Md Mostafijur RahmanI, Gowhar Rashid, Md. Sarowar Hossain, Humaira Binte AsadI, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Md. Zakir Hossain Howlader : Vitamin D deficiency and the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism rs2228570 (FokI) are associated with an increased susceptibility to hypertension among the Bangladeshi population,
PLOS ONE (impact factor:3.7) , vol.19 , no.3 , 2024
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Nihad Ashraf Khan, Deena Elsor, Gowhar Rashid , Sonia Tamanna , Ananya Chakraborty , Adeeba Farooqi , Ayman Kar , Niti Sambyal and Mohammad Azhar Kamal: Unraveling the relationship between the renin–angiotensin system and endometrial cancer: a comprehensive review,
Frontiers in Oncology 4.7 Impact Factor 5.2 CiteScore 248,037 Citations Submit Messages Carousel Advances knowledge of carcinogenesis and tumor progression for better treatment and management Highlights research in carcinogenesis and tumor progression, bridging the gap between basic research and clinical applications to advance diagnosis, personalized therapeutics and management strategies. About the journal Guidelines Confident young woman gesturing while teachi (impact factor:4.7) , vol.Volume 13 , 2023
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Nasrin Akter, Sonia Tamanna , Molie Rahman, Atiqur Rahman, Akm Mahbub Hasan, Taibur Rahman: Association of Host Interferon-γ Gene Polymorphism with Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Pregnant Women of Bangladesh,
American Journal of Molecular Biology, , vol.13 , 2023
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Sonia Tamanna, Saije K. Morosin, Sarah J. Delforce, Dirk F. van Helden, Eugenie R. Lumbers and Kirsty G. Pringle : Renin-angiotensin system (RAS) enzymes and placental trophoblast syncytialisation,
Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology (impact factor:4.102) , vol.547 , 2022
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Sonia Tamanna, Eugenie R. Lumbers, Saije K. Morosin, Sarah J. Delforce, Kirsty G. Pringle: ACE2: a key modulator of the RAS and pregnancy,
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol (impact factor:3.645) American physiological society , 2021
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Md. Sarowar Hossain, M. Mizanur Rahman,Sonia Tamanna: A Current Perspective of Bangladeshi Medicinal plants: Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Traditional uses,
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences , vol.16 , no.5 IOSR , 2021
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Md. Sarowar Hossain , M. Anwarul Islam , Mrinal Kanti ghosh , Md. Harun - Or Rashid,Sonia Tamanna: PHYTOCHEMICAL, ANTI - MICROBIAL AND CYTOTOXIC STUDIES ON LEAVES EXTRACT OF PHYLLANTHUS BEILLEI H.,
PharmacologyOnLine , vol.2 SILAE ● Società Italo-LatinoAmericana di Etnomedicina , pp.405-409 , 2021
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Md. Mostafijur Rahman, Saimon Miah, Sonia Tamanna,Md. Bayejid Hosen, Tasnin Akter, TH Johra, Yearul Kabir, M Zakir Hossain Howlader: Association of Maternal Vitamin D with Neonatal Vitamin D Status and Birth Weight in Urban Population of Bangladesh: A Cross Sectional Study,
Acta Scientific Paediatrics , vol.3 , no.12 , pp.19-26 , 2020
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Sonia Tamanna, Vicki L. Clifton, Kym Rae, Dirk F. van Helden, Eugenie R. Lumbers and Kirsty G. Pringle: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in Pregnancy: Preeclampsia and Small for Gestational Age,
Frontiers in Physiology (impact factor:4.566) , 2020
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Sonia Tamanna, Sayma Parvin, Sanjay Kumar Alak K Dutta, Aysha Ferdoushi, M Ali Siddiquee , Sunil K Biswas and M Zakir H Howlader: Content of Some Minerals and Their Bioavailability In Selected Popular Rice Varieties From Bangladesh,
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences , vol.2 , no.7 , pp.35-43 , 2013
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Tamanna S , Rana MM , Ferdoushi A , Ishtiyaq Ahmad SA , Rahman M , Rahman A: Assessment of Nutritional Status among Adolescent Garo in Sherpur District, Bangladesh,
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science (impact factor:0.17) , vol.12 , no.3 , pp.269-275 , 2013
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Pratul Dipta Somadder,Md. Masud Rana, Aysha Ferdoushi,, Sonia Tamanna, and Shah Adil Ishtiyaq Ahmad , Murshida Khanam : Comparative Assessment of Nutritional Status among Children of Three Tribal Populations of Rangamati District, Bangladesh,
International Journal of Biosciences , vol.3 , no.1 , pp.142-149 , 2013
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Md. Masud Rana, Aysha Ferdoushi,, Sonia Tamanna and Farah Sabrin , Nushrat Nahida Afroz : Assessment of Nutritional Status of 5-10 years Garo Children in Sherpur District, Bangladesh,
International Journal of Biosciences , vol.2 , no.11 , pp.66-73 , 2012
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Md. Zakir H. Howlader, Sayma Parveen, Sonia Tamanna and Tanzir A. Khan, Firoza Begum : Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Neonates Born to Pre-eclamptic Mother,
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics (impact factor:1.187) , vol.55 , no.6 , pp.363-7 , 2009
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M Zakir H Howlader, Sonia Tamanna , and Sayma Parveen , Hossain U Shekhar , M Alauddin , Firoza Begum : Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Activity and Changes of Some Micronutrients in Preeclampsia,
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science (impact factor:0.17) , vol.15 , no.2 , pp.107-113 , 2009
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