Department of Pharmacy
Faculty
Faculty of Sciences and EngineeringAddress
A/2, Jahurul Islam Avenue
Jahurul Islam City, Aftabnagar
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
- Ph.D. Candidate (Ongoing) Univesity of Massachusetts Lowell, USA
- Master of Pharmacy (2014), University of Rajshahi
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (2012), University of Rajshahi
Kushal Biswas is a dedicated researcher with a strong background in pharmaceutical sciences and a focus on toxicology, neuropharmacology, drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetics. His research has led to 27 major publications and presentations at various conferences worldwide, showcasing his expertise in neurodegenerative disorders, toxicokinetics, cholinesterase inhibition, and more.
1. Research Assistant, Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Massachusetts, USA (Aug 2021 to Present)
2. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi, USA (Aug 2019 -July 2020)
3. Senior Lecturer (on Leave), Department of Pharmacy, East West University, Bangladesh ( Jan 2016 - Present)
4. Lecturer, Department of Pharmacy, Bangladesh University, Bangladesh (Sep 2015-Dec 2015)
5. Product Executive, Opsonin Pharma Ltd., Bangladesh (July 2014 - Aug 2015)
Toxicology, Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics, Neuropharmacology, Natural Product-Based Drug Discovery
International
- Khan, M.A.R., Islam, M.A., Biswas, K., Al-Amin, M.Y., Ahammed, M.S., Manik, M.I.N., Islam, K.M., Kader, M.A., Alam, A.K., Zaman, S. and Sadik, G., 2023. Compounds from the Petroleum Ether Extract of Wedelia chinensis with Cytotoxic, Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities. Molecules, 28(2), p.793.
- Islam, S., Hoque, N., Nasrin, N., Hossain, M., Rizwan, F., Biswas, K., Asaduzzaman, M., Rahman, S., Hoskin, D.W., Sultana, S. and Lehmann, C., 2022. Iron overload and breast cancer: iron chelation as a potential therapeutic approach. Life, 12(7), p.963.
- Foyzun, T., Mahmud, A.A., Ahammed, M.S., Manik, M.I.N., Hasan, M.K., Islam, K.M., Lopa, S.S., Al-Amin, M.Y., Biswas, K., Afrin, M.R. and Alam, A.K., 2022. Polyphenolics with strong antioxidant activity from Acacia nilotica ameliorate some biochemical signs of arsenic-induced neurotoxicity and oxidative stress in mice. Molecules, 27(3), p.1037.
- Md Aminul Islam, Shahed Zaman, Kushal Biswas, Md Yusuf Al-Amin, Md Kamrul Hasan, AHMK Alam, Toshihisa Tanaka, Golam Sadik, 2021 "Evaluation of cholinesterase inhibitory and antioxidant potential of Wedelia chinensis: possible implications in alleviating Alzheimer’s disease" BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies , doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-148229/v1
- Kushal Biswas, Umme Habiba Haque, Nuzhat Mahbub, Authoi Roy, 2021 "Anti-Amnesic Effect of Curculigo orchioides PlantExtract and Its Function on Acetylcholinesterase Enzyme" European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 32(5): 6-13, NLM ID: 101583475
- Kushal Biswas, U. H. Armin, S. M. J. Prodhan, J. A. Prithul, S. Sarker, F. Afrin, 2018 "In vitro and in vivo Assessment of Cholinesterase Inhibitory Activity of the Bark Extracts of Pterocarpus santalinus L. for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease" International Journal of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biswas, K., Hossain, S., Alam, S., Sultana, T., Khan, F. and Dutta, S., 2018 “In-vitro Assessment of Cholinesterase Inhibitory and Thrombolytic Activity of Six Available Citrus Fruits in Bangladesh: Relevant for Treating Neurodegenerative Disorder.” European Journal of Medicinal Plant. 22(3), P 1-11.
- Biswas, K., Azad, A.K., Sultana, T., Khan, F., Hossain, S., Alam, S., Chowdhary, R. and Khatun, Y., 2017. “Assessment of in-vitro cholinesterase inhibitory and thrombolytic potential of bark and seed extracts of Tamarindus indica (L.) relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and clotting disorders” Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology, 6(1), p.115.
- Sarker, A., Biswas, K., Chowdhury, M.I., Khan, F., Sultana, T., Afrin, F., Uddin, M.A., Islam, M.A.F. and Choudhuri, M.S.K., 2017. “Preclinical HbA1c level studies of makaradhwaja and siddha makaradhwaja after chronic administration to male Sprague-Dawley rats” International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 6(6), pp.1249-1253.
- Kushal Biswas*, Umme Kawser Ferdousy “Influence of Pharmaceutical Marketing on Prescription Behavior of Physicians: A Cross-sectional Study in Bangladesh” J Account Mark, Vol 5:2, pp 1-4, 2016.
- A.K. Azad, Kushal Biswas, Ohidul Islam et al. “Antidiabetic property of methanol extract of B. alba (fruits along with shoots) and its relationship with the antioxidant property” International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation. 2016; Vol 9:9-16.
- A. Sarwar, M.S. Rahman, Kushal Biswas et al.” Comparative Emetogenicity Study of Cisplatin Alone and in Combination Regimen on Cancer Patients of Bangladesh” Americal journal of drug discovery and Development, 2016; Vol 6(1):1-6.
- Anisur Rahman, Kushal Biswas, Tirtha Nandi, Tania Ashraf, Sufia Islam. “Eating Disorder: Influences of Hormones and Vitamins” Advances in Obesity, Weight Management & Control 2016; 5(1): 00119.
- Josim Uddin, Mohammad Nazmul Alam, Kushal Biswas and Md. Atiar Rahman. “In vitro antioxidative and cholinesterase inhibitory properties of Thunbergia grandiflora leaf extract” Cogent Food & Agriculture. 2016; Vol 2: 1256929.
- Josim Uddin, Md. Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Kushal Biswas. Md. Asaduzzaman, Md. Masudur Rahman, “Assessment of anticholinesterase activities and antioxidant potentials of Anisomeles indica relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease” Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine, 2016; Vol 16(2):113-121.
- Nandi, T., Biswas, K. and Sharmin, S., 2022. Sildenafil (Viagra®): A Pharmacokinetic (PK) Review. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 34(22), pp.300-315.
- Azad, A. K., Lasker, S., Irfan-Ur-Rahaman, O. I., Sharmin Akter, M., Khairuzzaman, M. I., Sultana, C., … & Biswas, K.“Comparative studies on antioxidant and thrombolytic activities of methanol and ethylacetate extracts of Trema orientalis“. International Journal of Innovations in Biological and Chemical Sciences, Volume 9, 2016, 47-51.
- Biswas, K., Azad, A. K., Sultana, T., Khan, F., Hossain, S., Alam, S., … & Khatun, Y. (2017).” Assessment of in-vitro cholinesterase inhibitory and thrombolytic potential of bark and seed extracts of Tamarindus indica (L.) relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and clotting disorders“. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology, 6(1), 115.
- Biswas, K., Islam, M. A., Azad, A. K., & Jahan, I. “Influential factors on prescription; a cross-sectional study from Bangladesh: focus on pharmaceutical marketing“. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation. 2016; Vol 9:9-16.
- Kushal Biswas, Md. Ariful Islam, Tahmida Sharmin, Pulak Kumar Biswas,“In-vitro cholinesterase inhibitory activity of dry fruit extract of Phyllanthus emblica relevant to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease” The Journal of Phytopharmacology; 4(1): pp 5-8, 2015.
- Kushal Biswas, Mst. Marium Begum, Arjyabrata Sarker, Tamanna Binte Huq, Abeer Sarwar, Md. Belal Hossain, Hasan Tarek, Md. Noor-A-Alam and Asma Rahman. “Anticholinesterase and Antioxidant Potentials of a Medicinal Plant Abroma augusta: Implications for the Alternative Treatment Therapy of Cognitive Deficits in Alzheimer’s disease” Clin Pharmacol Biopharm. vol 4:4, pp 1-7. 2015.
- Nasrullah, Anamul Haque, Zerina Yasmin, Mohammad Ashraf Uddin, Kushal Biswas, Mohammed Saiful Islam, “Phytochemical screening, antioxidant and anticholinesterase effects of Alangium salvifolium (L.F) Wang root extracts” Journal of Medicine Plat Research, vol 9 (42), pp 1060-1069, 2015.
- Kushal Biswas, Md. Ariful Islam, Tahmida Sharmin, “A simple and cost-effective way to purify acetylcholinesterase enzyme from bovine (Bos taurus) brain” International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, vol. 5(2), pp 207-14, 2015.
1. Kushal Biswas, Anila Bello, Paridhi Patel, Dhimiter Bello, "Amine catalysts in spray polyurethane foams: Identification, Characterization, Exposures and Implications for Toxicology and Occupational Medicine Research" Society of toxicology 62nd annual meeting and ToxExpo 2023 at Nashville, TN, USA.
2. Paridhi Patel, Dhimiter Bello, Kushal Biswas, Anila Bello, "Identifying and prioritizing hazardous chemicals in reactive systems in construction metal structure coatings for field studies: Systematic review of product composition, frequency of use and health effects." American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition 2022 at Washington DC, USA
3. Manik, M.I.N., Biswas, K., Khathun, M.R., Kundu, N.K., Uddin, N.M., Sadik, G., "Polyphenols with strong antioxidant and cholinesterase inhibitory activity from the bark of Loranthus globosus" International Conference of Science and Technology for celebrating the Birth Centenary of Bangabandhu (ICSTB-2021) at BCSIR, Dhaka, Bangladesh
4. Afrin, R., Biswas, K., Watanabe, K., Arumugam, S., Suzuki, H., Wahed, M. I., “Liver injury attenuation by quercetin in a novel NASH-HCC mouse model” APASL Single Topic Conference 2018 on “HCC: Strategy in the New Era,” at Yokohama, Japan.
5. Biswas, K., Armin U., Prodhan, S., Prithul, J., A., Sarker, S., Afrin, F., “In vitro and in vivo Assessment of Cholinesterase Inhibitory Activity of the Bark Extracts of Pterocarpus santalinus L. for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease” 20th International Conference 2018 on Cognitive Enhancers and Pharmacological Properties, Barcelona, Spain, 12(10), 1049.
6. Biswas, K., Khan, F., Islam, A., Alam, T., "Lipid peroxidation inhibition and cholinesterase inhibitory potential of Curculigo orchioides, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease " International Conference on Medicinal Plants & Natural Products Research (ICMPNPR-18), 2018, Cairo, Egypt.
1. Member: Society of Toxicology (February 2023-Present)
2. Member: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (April 2022-Present)
3. Member: American Chemical Society (April 2022-Present)
4. “A” grade Registered Pharmacist, Pharmacy Council of Bangladesh, (Registration #A-8593)
5. Member: Rajshahi University Pharmacy Alumni Association (RUPAA) (January 2012 - present)
