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Full Time Faculty Ph.D., in Microbiology, City University of Hongkong Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext: 1923 |
Dr. Jinath Sultana is a Professor of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at the School of Health and Life Sciences, North South University. She joined the department as an Assistant Professor in 2011. She served the department as Chairperson from October 2015 to May 2016 and faculty advisor of the Life Sciences club, NSU from 2012 to 2015.
Dr. Sultana has received her PhD in Molecular Microbiology from the City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong in 2010. Her Ph.D. topic was ‘Molecular characterization of pandemic V. parahaemolyticus strains and their interactions with Caenorhabditis elegans’ which mainly focused on the establishment of C. elegans as a model host of Vibrio spp. and dissecting molecular virulence mechanisms of V. parahaemolyticus using genomic and proteomic approaches. Her Ph.D. led the discovery of a novel pathogenicity Island unique to pandemic V. parahaemolyticus strains. In addition, her study, for the first time, led the discovery of molecular pathways involved in V. parahaemolyticus pathogenesis and C. elegans resistance mechanisms to V. parahaemolyticus infection. Prior to her Ph. D. study, Dr. Sultana worked as a research officer at International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) from 2002-2007 and then Research Associate, City University of Hong Kong from 2009-2010. Dr. Sultana has been actively involved in molecular biology research for the last 15years. Her research interest includes molecular epidemiology, bacterial virulence and pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, bioremediation and alternative drugs. Currently, she is carrying out research on chromate bioremediation and Vibrio spp in food and fishes of Bangladesh. Recently she has obtained research grants from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh for the FY 2017-18 to conduct her research work.
Fakruddin, Nazia Nazrul Nafsi, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Jinath Sultana Jime, Nayeema Bulbul, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir, Md. Shamsul Arefin, Ashrafus Safa. (2024). Unleashing the potential of gut microbiota: Cholesterol reduction through microbial bile acid metabolism. Current Biotechnology (Accepted)
Tasbir Amin, Amana Hossain, Nusrat Jerin, Shahnewaj Bin Mannan, Noor Jahan Akter, Murad Hossain, Monir Uddin Ahmed, Jinath Sultana Jime, Nayeema Bulbul, Ashrafus Safa, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir, Md. Fakruddin (2024). Accepted in “Coronaviruses” Journal.
Tasbir Amin, Abu Bakar Karim, Israk Iram Oyshe, Amana Hossain, Tafsir karim, Jinath Sultana Jime, Nayeema Bulbul1, Md. Asaduzzaman Shishir, Ashrafus Safa, Md. Fakruddin. Unlocking Nature's Treasure Trove: Exploring Microorganisms for Novel ioactives. Journal of Angiotherapy, October 2023 7(1):1-8. DOI:10.25163/angiotherapy.719345
Hossain M, Tasnim S, Safa A, Rayhan ABH, Khan MTIA, Bulbul N, Sadique A, Ahsan GU, Jime JS. Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus cereus TN10, a Chromium-Resistant and -Reducing Strain Isolated from Tannery Effluent. Microbiol Resour Announc. 2020 Jul 2;9(27):e00603-20. doi: 10.1128/MRA.00603-20. PMID: 32616645; PMCID: PMC7330247.
Safa A, Jime JS, Shahel F. Cholera toxin phage: structural and functional diversity between Vibrio cholerae biotypes. AIMS Microbiol. 2020 May 28;6(2):144-151. doi: 10.3934/microbiol.2020009. PMID: 32617446; PMCID: PMC7326730.
Mahmud ZH, Shirazi FF, Hossainey MRH, Islam MI, Ahmed MA, Nafiz TN, Imran KM, Sultana J, Islam MS, Islam MA, Islam MS. Presence of virulence factors and antibiotic resistance among Escherichia coli strains isolated from human pit sludge. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2019 Mar 31;13(3):195-203. doi: 10.3855/jidc.10768. PMID: 32040448.
Kibria KM, Hossain ME, Sultana J, Sarker SA, Bardhan PK, Rahman M, Nahar S The Prevalence of Mixed Helicobacter pylori Infections in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Subjects in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Helicobacter. 2015 Oct;20(5):397-404.
Jinath Sultana Jime, Ashrafus Safa, Richard Y. C. Kong. Caenorhabdities elegans ─ Vibrio parahaemolyticus: A model of Host ─ Pathogen interactions. 2012, Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 18(1): 39-44.
Nahar, K. M. K. Kibria, Md. E. Hossain, Jinath Sultana Jime, S. A. Sarker, L. Engstrand, P. K. Bardhan, M. Rahman and H. P. Endtz. Evidence of intra-familial transmission of Helicobacter pylori by PCR-based RAPD fingerprinting in Bangladesh. 2009, Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 28(7):767-73.
Ashrafus Safa, Jinath Sultana Jime, Phung Dac Cam, James C. Mwansa, Richard Y. C. Kong. Emergence of classical cholera toxin carrying El Tor strains of Vibrio cholerae O1 in Asia and Africa. 2008, Emerging Infectious Diseases, 14(6):987-8.
Faisal Arif Hasan Chawdhury, Jinath Sultana and Motiur Rahman. Evaluation of goat blood as substitute for sheep blood in modified Thayer Martin agar media for culture and isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 2006, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 33(3): 181-182.
Rasel Khan, Shamsun Nahar, Jinath Sultana, Mian Mashhud Ahmad, and Motiur Rahma n. T2182C Mutation in 23S rRNA Is Associated with Clarithromycin Resistance in Helicoba cter pylori Isolates Obtained in Bangladesh. 2004, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherap y, 48(9): 3567-3569.
Khairun Nessa, Shama-A-Waris, Anadil Alam, Mohsina Haque, Shamsun Nahar, Faisal Arif Hasan Chawdhury, Shirajum Monira, Monir Uddin Badal, Jinath Sultana, Kazi Faisal Mahmud, Joseph Das, Dipak Kumar Mitra, Zafar Sultan, Najmul Hossain and Motiur Rahman. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among brothel-based Sex Workers (SWs) in Bangladesh: high prevalence of asymptomatic infection. 2005, Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 32(1): 13-19.
Conference precceedings:
Isolation and Identification of Listeria species from Ready-to-eat Street-vended Foods in Bangladesh. Tamanna SS, Safa A, Afrin KS, Bari L, Jime JS. In 15th International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology, Singapore, 17-21 July 2017
Isolation of vibrios in freshwater fishes of Bangladesh. Jinath Sultana Jime 1, Ashrafus Safa2, Nayeema Bulbul 1, Kishwar Ifrit 3, Oshin Ghurnee 4, Sohidul Islam 1 .In Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting, Thailand, 7-9 December 2016
The Prevalence of Salmonella spp. And associated gastrointestinal pathogens in poultry based food products in Dhaka city. Nayeema Bulbul 1, Samiha Sayed Sharna1, Tayebah Mohammad Hossain Sharif1, Tahseen Tahseenuzzaman1, Jinath Sultana Jime 1, Sohidul Islam 1. In Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting, Thailand, 7-9 December 2016
Jinath Sultana, Ashrafus Safa, Lai Ting Bong et al. Identification of a novel ‘Pathogenicity Island’ (VPaI-2) in pandemic Vibrio parahaemolyticus O3:K6 and related serovariants. In 6th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology, Hong Kong, 31 May-03 June, 2010
Ashrafus Safa, Jinath Sultana, Lai Ting Bong, G. Balakrish Nair and Richard, Y.C. Kong. Molecular genetics of Vibrio cholerae 01 strains of atypical biotype. In 6th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology, Hong Kong, 31 May- 03 June, 2010
Jinath Sultana Jime, G. Balakrish Nair and Richard Y. C. Kong. Development of a Caenorhabditis elegans host model system for the Vibrio parahaemolyticus O3:K6 pathogen. U.S- Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program (CMSP) 13th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Pacific Rim, Kolkata, India, April 06-09, 2009
Ashrafus Safa, Jinath Sultana Jime, G. Balakrish Nair and Richard Y.C. Kong. Genotypic characteristics and evolutionary relatedness of Vibrio cholerae O1 hybrid El Tor strains. Kong. U.S-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program (CMSP) 13th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Pacific Rim, Kolkata, India, April 06- 09, 2009
Ashrafus Safa, Sultana Jinath, Kong, Richard, Y.C. Emergence of altered seventh pandemic Vibrio cholerae 01 strains of the El Tor Biotype. In 5th International Conference on Marine Pollution and Ecotoxicology, Hong Kong, June 3-6, 2007
Postgraduate Studentship, University Grant Commission, Hong Kong SAR (2007-2010)
Research Tuition Scholarship, School of Graduate Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR (2008-2009)
Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR (2008)
Dhaka University Scholarship. 1995-1998
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Ph.D. (2007-2010) |
Microbiology |
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
Degree Awarded |
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M.Sc. 1999 -2000 (Exam held in 2001) |
Microbiology |
University of Dhaka |
First Class 7th (66%) |
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B. Sc. 1995-1998 (Exam held in 2000) |
Microbiology |
University of Dhaka |
First Class 12th (61%) |
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H.S.C 1993-1995 |
Science |
Begum Bodrunnessa Government College, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
First Division* (76%) |
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S.S.C 1991-1993 |
Science |
University laboratory School and College, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
First Division* (80%) |
2022 to till date Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University
2016 to 2022 Associate Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University
2011-2016 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University
2010–2011 Research Associate, Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
2006–2007 Research Assistant, Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
2003–2006 Research Officer, Laboratory Sciences Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research,
Bangladesh (ICDDR,B)
MIC 101 Basic Microbiology
MIC203 Chemistry of Microorganisms
MIC301 Food Microbiology
MIC307 Microbial Genetics
MIC412 Bacterial Pathogenesis
MIC305 Virology I
MIC407 Virology II
American Society for Microbiology (ASM), Outreach member
Bangladesh Society for Microbiology
Molecular epidemiology, bacterial virulence and pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, bioremediation and alternative drugs