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Full Time Faculty Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Research Fellow, NSU Global Health Institute Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Naresuan University, Thailand Master's in Public Health (MPH), American International University Bangladesh, Bangladesh Post Graduation Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA), Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation, India Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bangladesh Dental College, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Phone: +880-2-55668200 Ext:
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With around 17 years of experience as a public health professional, Dr. Rishad has developed expertise across a wide range of public health disciplines. His work encompasses public health research, program management in humanitarian settings, teaching at the master's level, and hospital management. His research has primarily focused on communicable diseases, neglected tropical diseases, smoking and alcohol-related issues, child health, and health services research.
Dr. Rishad aims to advance public health by leveraging his skills in research and policy implementation. He is dedicated to leading impactful initiatives that address health disparities, improve healthcare access, and promote disease prevention, particularly in underserved communities. He aspires to lead interdisciplinary teams in designing and managing health programs while generating evidence-based insights to inform effective public health strategies. Ultimately, Dr. Rishad is committed to improving population health through innovative research and efficient administration.
Ojo IS, John BO, Aziz RM, Nicholas A, Onur O, Robin RC, et al. Impact of Climatic Variations on the Global Distribution and Prevalence of Mpox Disease: Analysis of Data from 52 Countries Using Linear Regression and Time-Series Forecasting Analyses. Outbreak Management and Response. 2025;1(1):2499433.
Robin RC, Noosorn N. A harm reduction model for environmental tobacco smoke exposure among Bangladeshi rural household children: A modified Delphi technique approach. PloS one. 2023;18(2):e0276424.
Robin RC, Chaity RR, Ishtiak ASM, Noosorn N. The perspective of the adult’s on exposure to passive smoking on their children in the rural area, Bangladesh: A qualitative approach. Journal of Health Science and Alternative Medicine. 2021;3(3):14-21.
Noosorn N, Manoton A, Robin RC. Social measures for reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in migrant workers of sugarcane harvest in the lower northern region of Thailand. Tobacco induced diseases. 2021;19:73.
Rabbani G, Shariful Islam SM, Rahman MA, Amin N, Marzan B, Robin RC, et al. Pre-existing COPD is associated with an increased risk of mortality and severity in COVID-19: a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert review of respiratory medicine. 2021;15(5):705-16.
Alam MT, Murshed R, Gomes PF, Masud ZM, Saber S, Chaklader MA, et al. Ivermectin as Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19 among Healthcare Providers in a Selected Tertiary Hospital in Dhaka – An Observational Study. European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences. 2020;2(6).
Noosorn N, Phetphum C, Robin RC. Agriculture Sector Women's Alcohol Drinking Pattern and Behavior in the Lower Northern Region of Thailand. Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research. 2020;9(2020).
Robin RC, Noosorn N, Alif SM. Secondhand Smoking Among Children in Rural Households: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh. Osong Public Health Res Perspect. 2020;11(4):201-8.(1)
Robin RC, Noosorn N, Chaity RR. Knowledge and perception among rural adults toward passive smoking exposure on children - A case study from Bangladesh. Journal of Health Science and Alternative Medicine. 2020;2(2)
Alam MT, Murshed R, Bhiuyan E, Saber S, Alam R, Robin RC. A Case Series of 100 COVID- 19 Positive Patients Treated with Combination of Ivermectin and Doxycycline. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2020, 38 (Supplement Issue)
Robin RC, Noosorn N. Reducing Children's Exposure to Passive Smoking in Rural Communities of Bangladesh: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Journal of Research in Health Sciences. 2019;19(4):e00463. (Q3)
Noosorn N, Phetpoom J, YAU S, Robin RC. Alcohol Consumption among Migrant Workers in Communities of Lower Northern Region of Thailand. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences, 2020, 9(1): 44-56.
Awards
Effect Hope, Canada Research Grant for Developing a Guideline on Active Case Search for Zero Leprosy in Bangladesh by 2030.
Directorate General Health Services (TBL and ASP) Research Grant [Ref: 5-66/TB-Lep/NTP Research/2022-2023/1970] for the research project on Reducing the Barriers to Accessing Prevention of Disability Services for Leprosy-Affected People in the Northern Part of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Grant [Ref: BMRC/HPNSP-Research Grant/2020-2021/52 (l-47)] for the project on Community Interventions to Reduce Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, and Sponsorship in Dhaka City.
Graduate Student Grant 2019, Naresuan University, Thailand, for Doctoral Thesis.
Naresuan University International Student Scholarship 2016, Thailand, for pursuing DrPH.
Projects:
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Name of the Research Project |
Total Budget (BDT) |
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Leprosy Field Research in Bangladesh (Principal Investigator) |
91,634,568 |
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2. |
Strengthening Capacity for Operational Research Excellence in Health and Wellbeing Project in Bangladesh (Principal Investigator) |
7,632,767 |
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3. |
The Role Of B-Cells And Antibody Production In Immunity During Leprosy and Mycobacterium Leprae Infection: Identifying B Cell Immune Mechanisms For Use In Diagnostics |
13,900,405 |
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4. |
Stop the transmission of Leprosy - The Post-Exposure Prophylaxis plus plus project |
50,082,693 |
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5. |
Dose Additional Clofazimine for Smear-Positive Multibacillary Borderline and Lepromatous Leprosy Cases at High Risk of Erythema Nodosum Leprosum Reactions to Improve Prognosis/Outcome Over 2 Years |
18,299,271 |
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6. |
Monitoring Mycobacterium leprae transmission using quantification of anti-Mycobacterium leprae PGL-I IgM in young children in Bangladesh (Co-Principal Investigator) |
2,069,000 |
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7. |
Developing a Guideline on Active Case Search for Zero Leprosy in Bangladesh by 2030 |
4,922,425 |
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8. |
Understanding the Mental Well-being of Individuals Affected by Leprosy in Bangladesh: An Exploration of Impairment, Activity, Social Engagement, Perceived Stigma, and Discrimination - A Mixed-Methods Study (Co-Principal Investigator) |
500,000 |
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9. |
Reducing the Barrier to Accessing Prevention of Disability Services for Leprosy-affected People in the Northern Part of Bangladesh (Principal Investigator) |
400,000 |
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10. |
Reducing Discrimination & Increasing Access to Social Safety Net Services for Leprosy-affected People- A Study of the North-West Part of Bangladesh (Co-Principal Investigator) |
400,000 |
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11. |
Cost-Effective Analysis of Active, Targeted New Case Detection Methods: Early Leprosy Case Detection in Bangladesh(Co-Principal Investigator) |
500,000 |
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12. |
Examining the mental health burden, perception of the disability rights/entitlement and lived experiences of healthcare access among People living with Lymphatic Filariasis and Leprosy in Bangladesh (Local Supervisor of PhD Candidate) |
520,000 |
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13. |
Community Interventions to Reduce Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship in Dhaka City (Principal Investigator) |
500,000 |
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Naresuan University, Thailand, 2020
Master's in Public Health (MPH), American International University Bangladesh, Bangladesh, 2011
Post Graduation Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA), Apollo Hospitals Educational & Research Foundation, India, 2015
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Bangladesh Dental College, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2008
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Public College, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2002
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Adamjee Cantonment Public School, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2000
University of South Asia (https://southasiauni.edu.bd/)
Address: House 78, Road 14, Block B, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Time Period: 17/01/2020–30/09/2020
Naresuan University, Faculty of Public Health (www.nu.ac.th)
Address: Phitsanulok, Thailand – 65000
Time Period: 01/08/2017-31/10/2019
The Leprosy Mission International—Bangladesh (https://www.tlmbangladesh.org/)
Address: House # 488A, Road # 32, Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka-1206, Bangladesh
Job Title: National Lead—Research
Time Period: 01/01/2024–12/05/2025
Job Title: Senior Research Technical Lead
Time Period: 08/05/2022–31/12/202
World Health Organization Bangladesh (https://www.who.int/bangladesh/)
Address: House No. SW(I) 1/A, Road # 8, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
Job Title: Public Health Officer
Time Period: 01/09/2020–31/12/2021
Shomman Foundation (https://www.shomman.org/)
Address: House # 71/1, Road # 15/A, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1209, Bangladesh
Job Title: Associate Project Lead
Time Period: 18/01/2020–19/08/2020
United Hospital Limited (www.uhlbd.com)
Address: Plot 15, Road 71, Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Job Title: Coordinator
Time Period: 01/02/2010–31/07/2016
Job Title: Medical Administration Officer
Time Period: 18/10/2008–31/01/2010
Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council
Registration Number: 3355
Communicable Diseases, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Substance Abuse, Child Health, and Health Services Research