Shomoita Sayed

Biography of Shomoita Sayed

Shomoita Sayed

  • Lecturer (Study Leave) [March 2021- Present]

Education 

  • PhD Program (Fall' 21- Ongoing), Biochemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette. 
  • Masters (MS) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2018-2019), University of Dhaka.
  • Bachelor (BS) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2014-2017), University of Dhaka.   

Publications: 

  • Ashraf A, Sayed S, Bello M, Hussain N, Chando RK, Alam S, Hasan K. (2022) CDK4 as a phytochemical based anticancer drug target. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. vol 28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2021.100826.
  • Sayed S. COVID-19 and Malignancy: Exploration of the possible genetic and epigenetic interlinks and overview of the vaccination scenarioCancer Treat Res Commun. 2021:28. 100425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctarc.2021.1004
  • Sayed S. COVID-19 and diabetes; Possible role of polymorphism and rise of telemedicine. Prim Care Diabetes. 2021Feb;15(1):4-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.08.018. Epub 2020 Aug 31. PMID: 32912711; PMCID: PMC7457905 (Review paper)
  • Sayed S, Nabi AHMN. (2020) Diabetes and Genetics: A Relationship Between Genetic Risk Alleles, Clinical Phenotypes and Therapeutic Approaches. In: Islam M.S. (eds) Diabetes: from Research to Clinical Practice. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1307. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/5584_2020_518 (Book chapter)

Mentionable Awards: 

  • Dean’s Award in Biological Science, 2017.
  • NST (National Science and Technology) research grant (2018-19).
  • Merit Scholarship for BS Result, 2017.
  • Young Innovator’ in ‘Doha Oasis for Innovation, 2019’ held at Doha. (Fully Funded).