Associate Professor
Dr. Mustak Ibn Ayub
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Social
Biography
Dr. Mustak Ibn Ayub is an educator, molecular oncologist, author, and science communicator. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Dr. Ayub earned his DPhil in Oncology under the supervision of renowned cancer researcher Sir Walter Bodmer at the Cancer and Immunogenetics Laboratory, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, ...
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| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
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| Ph.D. | Molecular Oncology | University of Oxford | United Kingdom | 2017 |
| Masters | Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2008 |
| Bachelor | Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2006 |
| H.S.C | Science | Dhaka/Notredame College | Bangladesh | 2001 |
| S.S.C | Science | Dhaka/Ideal School and College | Bangladesh | 1997 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
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| Director | Office of the International Affairs, University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | Oct 2026 | Present |
| Additional Director | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | Aug 2025 | Oct 2026 |
| Founder and President | Cancer Care and Research Trust Bangladesh | Bangladesh | Feb 2020 | |
| Assistant professor | Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka. | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sep 2017 | Present |
| Sub-Dean | Wadham College, University of Oxford | United Kingdom | Jul 2015 | Aug 2017 |
| DPhil Researcher | University of Oxford | United Kingdom | Oct 2012 | Aug 2021 |
| Lecturer | University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Sep 2009 | Oct 2012 |
| Founder and Executive Director | Network of Young Biotechnologists of Bangladesh | Bangladesh | Dec 2006 | Present |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) | ||
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| Gut Microbiome and Cancers | My interest is to understand the complex role of gut microbiome in cancer (and other NCDs). One funded project is ongoing in this area. |
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| Molecular Oncology and Cancer Genetic Testing |
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| Understanding Rare Genetic Disorders | I am keen to study rare genetic diseases in Bangladesh and understand their molecular and pathological features. Two projects are ongoing in this area. |
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| Machine Learning and AI for Emotional Intelligence | I develop algorigthms to extract emotional values from audio, video and images their use in AI. |
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| Cancer Biomarkers Mining and Their Translational Use | This computational oncology project is aimed to mine biormarkers by analyzing vast 'omics' data from online database and discover new candidates for clinical use. |
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| Understanding Common Genetic Determinants for Major NCVDs | I am deeply vested to understand the common genetic determinants behind major non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as, diabetes, cancers, cardiovascular diseases, kidney disease and so on. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| Ph.D. | Impacts of pathogenic mutations and XmnI polymorphism on the severity of haemoglobin E β-thalassaemia patients in Bangladesh | Dr. Sabina Yeasmin | Dr. Mustak Ibn Ayub | Dr. Abdul Aziz | 2025 | |
| Ph.D. | Synergetic Effects of Rationally Selected Functional Foods on Inflammation and Cancer | Dr. Mustak Ibn Ayub | Dr. S M Mahbubur Rashid | Maidul Islam | Current Year | |
| Masters | Molecular Characterization of Colorectal Cancer in Bangladesh: KRAS and BRAF Mutations, and RBFOX1 Deletion Analysis | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Sibgatullah Zunnun | 2024 | ||
| Masters | Molecular Characterization of Colorectal Cancer in Bangladeshi Patients: A Focus on KRAS and BRAF Mutations, and the Novel Insights from RBFOX1 Gene Deletion | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Md Zahin Alam | 2023 | ||
| Masters | A Pilot Study to Develop Affordable Molecular Detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Among Cervical Cancer Patients in Bangladesh | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Md. Mehedi Hasan Emon | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Design and Validation of Low-cost Targeted Sequencing for BRCA1, and BRCA2 Mutatuon Screening in Bangladeshi Breast Cancer Patients | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Shuvra Dutta | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Detection of Druggable Mutations in PIK3CA and Their Application for Targeted Therapy in Bangladeshi Breast Cancer Patients | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Mst. Nusrat Jabin Ira | 2022 | ||
| Masters | Detection of PIK3CA Hotspot Mutations in Circulating DNA for Liquid Biopsy | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Mahin Hasan | 2021 | ||
| Masters | The Nature of Dengue Coinfection in COVID-19 Patients: A Pilot Study | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Md. Mostofa Kamal | 2020 | ||
| Masters | Expression Status of Her2 and its Oncogenic Alterations in Bangladeshi Breast Cancer Patients: A Demographic, in silico and ctDNA-based Study | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Mahmuda Kabir | 2020 | ||
| Masters | Evaluation of Circulating DNA for Biomarkers in Cancer Patients | Mustak Ibn Ayub | S M Mahbubur Rashid | Abu Nasim Haider | 2019 | |
| Masters | Sequencing of DNA Isolated From Colorectal Sample Fixed in Liquid Formalin: Obstacles and Required Modifications | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Nahid Parvez | 2018 | ||
| Masters | Molecular analysis of a Lymphedema-distichiasis patient in Bangladesh | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Nahid Parvez | 2018 | ||
| Masters | Molecular Characterization of Colorectal Cancer in Bangladeshi Patients: A Focus on KRAS and BRAF Mutations, and the Novel Insights from RBFOX1 Gene Deletion | Mustak Ibn Ayub | Md. Zahin Alam |
Project/Research Work
| Subject | Project Name | Source of Fund | From Date | To Date | Collaboration |
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| HPV and cervical cancer | A Pilot Study to Develop Affordable Molecular Detection of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Among Cervical Cancer Patients in Bangladesh | 15-01-2023 | |||
| Liquid biopsy | Studying mtDNA in cell free DNA as cancer markers | Biotechnology Research Centre | 01-07-2021 | 01-07-2022 | |
| Cancer and Gut microflora | Investigating the impacts of squatting on gut microflora and colorectal cancer | Centenary Grant | 01-07-2021 | 31-07-2023 | |
| Caner Biomarkers | Mining Markers: A computational approach to uncover clinically important mutations from COSMIC and CBIOPORTAL Databases | 01-01-2021 | 31-12-2023 | ||
| Covid and cancer | Covid and Cancer: Understanding the molecular connection by computational analysis | 01-01-2021 | 31-12-2022 | ||
| Breast cancer research | Detection of Druggable Mutations in PIK3CA , BRCA1/BRCA2 and Their Application for Targeted Therapy in Bangladeshi Breast Cancer Patients | University Grants Commission | 01-01-2020 | ||
| Rare genetic disorders | Molecular analysis of a Lymphedema-distichiasis patient in Bangladesh | 15-01-2019 | |||
| Dengue virus serotyping | Dengue virus serotyping and their association with disease severity in Bangladesh | 02-12-2018 | 31-12-2019 | ||
| Thalassemia | Understanding the molecular determinants of Beta thalassemia in Bangladesh | 02-12-2018 | |||
| Colon cancer research | Molecular Characterization of Colorectal Cancer in Bangladeshi Patients: A Focus on KRAS and BRAFMutations | 01-01-2018 |
Invited Talk
| SL | Invited Talk |
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| 1 | Molecular Oncology Research in Bangladesh: A Translational Approach, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, May 7, 2024 |
| 2 | Corectal Cancer and Gut Health, Genofax, Dhaka, May 3, 2024 |
| 3 | The Next Genetic Revolution We Shouldn't Miss, Sylhet University of Science and Technology, April 26, 2024 |
| 4 | Affordable Molecular Tests for the Targeted Therapy of Cancers in Bangladesh, BCSIR Golden Jubilee Congress, Dhaka, 10 March, 2024. |
| 5 | Molecular Basis of Cancers and their Impacts on Treatment. PHA Global Summit, Dhaka Bangladesh; February 25, 2024. |
| 6 | Towards Accessible Diagnosis: A Low-cost PCR-based Detection and Identification of High-risk HPVs in Bangladeshi Patients. PHA Global Summit, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Feburary 24, 2024. |
| 7 | Implementation of Molecular and Precision Medicine in Bangladesh: Scopes of Frugral Innovation. (Keynote Speech), International Biotechnology Conference, January 27, 2024. |
| 8 | Molecular Tests and Interpretations in Breast Cancers, Dept of Gyanocological Oncology, BSMMU, 2023 |
| 9 | Adopting the molecular oncology practices for cancer care and management in Bangladesh. Hosted by the Dept. of Colorectal surgary, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh. 2023 |
| 10 | Molecular Understanding of Cancers. Independent University, Bangladesh, 2023 |
| 11 | Cancer Genomics: From Molecular Understanding to Practice. Hosted by ASM Bangladesh chapter. 2023 |
| 12 | চতুর্থ শিল্পবিপ্লব: মানসিক উৎকর্ষ এবং মানবিক ব্যবহার: Hosted by- Department of women affairs, GoB. 2022 |
| 13 | Invited talk on Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine 2021, hosted by Drishty Chattagram. |
| 14 | Invited lecture on Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine-2020, hosted by Bigganchinta |
| 15 | Lecture on Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine-2018, hosten by Bigganchinta |
| 16 | Future of resaerch in Brain Sciences; invited by Howard Brain Scineces Foundation, USA |
| 17 | Coping with Cancers; Invited by CARES, Bangladesh |
| SL | Collaboration & Membership Name | Type | Membership Year | Expire Year |
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| 1 | Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB) | Member | 2023 | Life Time |
| 2 | Howard Brain Sciences Foundation, USA | Fellow | 2020 | Life Time |
| 3 | Cancer Care and Research Trust Bangladesh | Founder | 2020 | Life Time |
| 4 | Bangladesh Association of Biotechnology Graduates (BABG) | Member | 2019 | Life Time |
| 5 | National Young Academy of Bangladesh | Founding Member | 2019 | Life Time |
| 6 | Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) | Founding executive team member | 2019 | Life Time |
| Book | |
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Mustak Ibn Ayub (Editor)
COVID-19 and Bangladesh: A Living Document.
Dhaka: Daffodil International University Press (DIUP), 2021 .
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Mustak Ibn Ayub
Bognshogotibiddar Mulkotha O Gene Proukoushal (Fundamentals of Genetics and Genetic Engineering).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Scholars Publications Ltd., 2011 .
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Mustak Ibn Ayub
Bengali-English English-Bengali Bird Flu Glossary.
Dunwoody, U.S.A.: Dunwoody Press, 2009 .
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Mustak Ibn Ayub
Gene Mon Valobasha (Gene Mind and Love).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Matrivasa Prokash, 2008 .
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Mustak Ibn Ayub
Bengali-English English-Bengali Biotechnology Glossary.
Dunwoody, U.S.A.: Dunwoody Press, 2008 .
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Mustak Ibn Ayub
Cloning Klenkari abong Apnar Kotha (Cloning scandal and your issues).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Mouli Prokashoni, 2006 .
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Mustak Ibn Ayub
Gene prokaushal O GM shashso (Genetic Engineering and GM crops).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Mouli Prokashoni, 2004 .
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Mustak Ibn Ayub
Gene prokaushal O Manob Cloning (Genetic Engineering and Human cloning).
Dhaka, Bangladesh: Panjeeri Publications Ltd., 2003 .
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| Book Section | |
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Mustak Ibn Ayub and Sharif Akhteruzzaman "Towards a New Age of Medical Biotechnology: Global and Bangladesh Perspective."
Biotechnology and Bangladesh: Towards Sustainable Development.. Dhaka: Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Dhaka, 2022 .
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| Journal Article | |
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Muhammad Sibgatullah Zunnun, Md. Zahin Alam, S. M. Mahbubur Rashid, Md. Shihab Al Mashiur Rahaman, Nahid Parvez, Md. Shahadot Hossain Sheikh, Farida Arjuman and Mustak Ibn Ayub : KRAS and BRAF Hotspot Variants Show Lower Prevalence in Bangladeshi Colorectal Cancer Patients,
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (impact factor:2.06) , vol.27 , no.9 , pp.3221-3226 , 2026
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Nabiha Tasneem Khan, Mustak Ibn Ayub and Sabina Yeasmin : In silico analysis reveals the protective role of the HBB gene in cancers,
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences , vol.50 , no.3 , pp.579-587 , 2026
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Md Abdul Aziz, Mustak Ibn Ayub, Waqar Ahmed khan and Sabina Yeasmin : The impacts of beta globin gene mutations and Xmn IGγ polymorphism (HBG2 c. -211 C > T) on the clinical features of Hb Eβ-thalassemia patients in Bangladesh.,
Scientific Reports (impact factor:4.9) , 2026
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Samiur Rahim, Reazur Rahman, Mustak Ibn Ayub, GM Golzar Hossain and Muhammad Manjurul Karim : Evaluating the Efficacy of a Herbal Preparation of Glycyrrhiza glabra for Topical Treatment of Paronychia,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , vol.25 , no.1 , pp.29-37 , 2026
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Suvra Dutta, S M Mahbubur Rashid, Shihabul Islam, SK Farid Ahmed and Mustak Ibn Ayub : Exon-Specific Targeted Analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations in Bangladeshi Breast Cancer Patients,
Cancer Informatics (impact factor:2.5) , 2026
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Samiur Rahim, Reazur Rahman, Tania Akter Jhuma, Mustak Ibn Ayub, and Shakila Nargis Khan, Ashfaque Hossain & Muhammad Manjurul Karim : Disrupting antimicrobial resistance: unveiling the potential of vitamin C in combating biofilm formation in drug-resistant bacteria,
BMC Microbiology (impact factor:4.2) , vol.25 , no.212 (2025) BioMed Central , 2025
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Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury,Zazeba Hossain,Nahid Parvez,Forhad Uddin Hasan Chowdhury,Mohammad Anwarul Bari,Sudip Ranjan Deb, Mustak Ibn Ayub, and Md Uzzwal Mallik,Sakib Aman,Mohammad Ahsanul Haque,Md Arman Hossain,Murada Alam,Muhammad Kamrul Islam,Md Mujibur Rahman : Clinical and laboratory comparison of severe (Group B and C) Dengue cases with molecular characterization from 2019 epidemics in Dhaka, Bangladesh,
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (impact factor:3.4) , vol.18(11) , no.e0012686. Plos , 2024
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Nahid Parvez, Md Lutfar Rahman, Md Mostafizur Rahman, Mohammad Ali, AFM Helal Uddin and Mustak Ibn Ayub : Molecular Analysis of the First Reported Hereditary Lymphedema-distichiasis Case in Bangladesh,
Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (JBAS) , vol.47 , no.2 (2023) Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka , 2023
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Aziz, M. A., Khan, N. T., Khan, W. A., Ayub, M. I. and Yeasmin, S. : Reporting Two Rare Mutations with Associated Clinical Features in Bangladeshi Hb E/Β Thalassemia Patients,
Bioresearch Communications - (BRC) , vol.10 , no.01 (2024) Bioresearch Communications - (BRC) , pp.1442–1448 , 2023
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Mohabbat Hossain, Omar Hamza Bin Manjur, Lincon Hasda, Mohammad Tanbir Habib, Mokibul Hassan Afrad, Manjur Hossain Khan, Nandita Banik, Nawroz Afreen, Ahmed Nawsher Alam, Mustak Ibn Ayub and Mohammed Ziaur Rahman, Mustafizur Rahman, Farhana Khanam, Sayera Banu, Nicholas R. Thomson, Tahmina Shirin, Firdausi Qadri : Genome Sequences of 23 SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-Lineage Strains from Bangladesh,
Microbiology Resource Announcements (impact factor:2.7) , vol.12 , no.1 American Society for Microbiology , 2022
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Mustak Ibn Ayub : A Unique Trinucleotide-Bloc Mutation-Based Two SARS-CoV-2 Genotypes with Potential Pathogenic Impacts,
Advances in Virology (impact factor:2.2) , vol.2022 Hindawi , 2022
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AMAE Bashar, MM Moosa, Mustak Ibn Ayub and MH Rahman, G Sarwardi, W Khan, H Khan and S Yeasmin : Haplotype Analysis of Bangladeshi Beta-thalassemia Patients: A Pilot Study,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.30 , no.3 Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka , 2022
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Faruq Abdulla and Mustak Ibn Ayub : Countries With Higher Alcohol Consumption Are More Vulnerable to COVID-19 Infection and Severity,
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health (impact factor:2.5) , vol.34 , no.2-3 SAGE , 2021
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A. Mannan, H.M.H. Mehedi, N.U.H.A. Chy, Md. O. Qayum, F. Akter, M.A. Rob, P. Biswas, S. Hossain and Mustak Ibn Ayub : A multi-centric, cross-sectional study on COVID-19 in Bangladesh: clinical epidemiology and short-term outcomes in recovered individuals,
New Microbes and New Infections (impact factor:4) , vol.40 , no.100838 Elsevier , 2021
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Nahid Parvez and Mustak Ibn Ayub : Sequencing of Dna Isolated From Colorectal Sample Fixed in Liquid Formalin : Obstacles and Required Modifications,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.29 , no.2 Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Dhaka , pp.165-174 , 2020
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Mahdi Muhammad Moosa, Mustak Ibn Ayub, AMA Emran Bashar and Golam Sarward, Waqar Khan, Haseena Khan, Sabina Yeasmin : Combination of two rare mutations causes β-thalassaemia in a Bangladeshi patient,
Genetics and Molecular Biology (impact factor:2.1) , vol.34 , no.3 SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online , pp.406-409 , 2011
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Mustak Ibn Ayub and MM Moosa, G Sarwardi, W Khan, H Khan, S Yeasmin : Mutation Analysis of the HBB Gene in Selected Bangladeshi β-Thalassemic Individuals: Presence of Rare Mutations,
Genetic testing and molecular biomarkers (impact factor:1.4) , vol.14 , no.3 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. , pp.299-302 , 2010
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| Conference Proceedings | |
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Mustak Ibn Ayub "Unique Challenges in Implementing Precision Medicine in Bangladesh and Prospective Solutions."
62nd meeting of the Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN62)
Asia Pacific Advanced Network, 2026
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Mustak Ibn Ayub "Scope of Cancer Genetic Counseling in Bangladesh."
Bangladesh International Cancer Congress (BICC) 2025
Dhaka: Oncology Club Bangladesh, 2025
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Mustak Ibn Ayub "Adaptation of Cancer Genetic Tests and Counselling in the Context of Bangladesh."
MOSB Congress 2025
Dhaka: Medical Oncology Society in Bangladesh (MOSB), 2025
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Mustak Ibn Ayub "Heterogeneity within Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines and Epigenetic Genetic Regulation of CD24."
Asian Federation of Biotechnology Regional Symposium
Dhaka: 2018
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Mustak Ibn Ayub "Studying Tumour Heterogeneity Using Colorectal Cancer Cell Lines."
Wadham Graduate Conferences, University of Oxford
2017
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Mustak Ibn Ayub "Colorectal cancer cell lines as in vitro models of tumour heterogeneity."
EACR special conference on caner genomics
Churchill College, Cambridge: 2015
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Mustak Ibn Ayub "“Aging, the price for sex”: revisiting with genetic evidence and propositions."
2009
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
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| International | Training Fellowship in Translational Medicine | 2025 | Italy | |
| International | Fellowship in Cancer Genetic Services | 2025 | Singapore | |
| International | Alumni UK Award | 2024 | United Kingdom | |
| Local | Dean’s Gold Medal for Research (in lecturer category), University of Dhaka | 2013 | Bangladesh | |
| International | Commonwealth Scholarship | 2012 | United Kingdom | |
| Local | Gold Medal for excellence in MS exam from University of Dhaka | 2011 | Bangladesh |
Name & designation
Dr. Mustak Ibn Ayub
Associate Professor
Department
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Faculty of Biological Sciences
Email
miayub@du.ac.bd
Phone
01726932272