Principle Investigator
USDA Functional Genomics and Proteomics Laboratory
Professor
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
University of Chittagong, Chattogram-4331, Bangladesh
Contact: +8801819383213
Email: alforkangeb@cu.ac.bd
Website: Dr. Mohammad Al-Forkan
Research Scholar (2010 - 2010)
Department of Plant Pathology
University of California-Davis, USA
Visiting Scientist (2009 - 2010)
Biotechnology Division
ARC & AITF, Canada
Post-doctoral Fellow (2009 - 2010)
Department: Department of Agriculture
Institution: University of Alberta, Canada
Degree: Ph.D (1997 - 2001)
Genetic Engineering (Plant Science)
Institution: University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Degree: Master of Science (1988 - 1989)
Department: Botany
Faculty: Biological Sciences
Institution: University of Chittagong
Degree: Bachelor of Science (1985 - 1988)
Department: Botany
Faculty: Biological Sciences
Institution: University of Chittagong
Professor
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Feb 2009 - Present
Founder Chairman and Professor
Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Oct 2004 - Feb 2009
Professor
Department of Botany, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Jan 2006 - Feb 2006
Associate Professor
Department of Botany, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Jul 2002 - Jan 2006
Assistant Professor
Department of Botany, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Nov 1996 - Jul 2002
Lecturer
Department of Botany, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Nov 1993 - Nov 1996
Plant Genetic Engineering
Medical Biotechnology
Environmental Toxicology
Plant stress tolerance
Genetic Transformation of plants
PCR, RT-PCR, qRT-PCR
RAPD
Vector Construction
Gene Cloning and subcloning
Genomewalking
Microarrays
Chemical Genetics
Cell Culture
Cloning
Western Blot Analysis
Molecular Genetics
Development of submergence and salinity stress tolerant rice variety to mitigate adverse effects of climate change on food security of Bangladesh by molecular approaches.
Jun 2018 - May 2020
Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund
Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund. Establishment of a greenhouse at The University of Chittagong for the development of crops tolerant to climate change induced adverse effects of environmental stresses.
Mar 2018 - May 2020
Study on arsenic deposition in cardiovascular system and its correlation with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and genetically predisposed population in Bangladesh.
Jun 2016 - May 2019
Ministry of Education, GOB
Study on the effect of genetic variations on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its severe manifestations on Bangladeshi population.
May 2018 - Jun 2020
Ministry of Education, GOB
Protective effects of Corchorus olitorius and Butea monosperma against Arsenic induced aberrant methylation and mitochondrial DNA damage in wistar rat model
A Datta, MJ Alam, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
Toxicology Reports 8, 30-37, 2021; 2021
Effect of arsenic exposure on human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene expression: Risk of cardiovascular diseases
L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan, FB Wali, MJ Alam, A Datta, II Shawon, N Hosain, ...
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin 45 (1), 3-10, 2019; 2019
Comparative Study on the Effect of Growth Regulators on The Development and Multiplication of in vitro Germinated Orchids of Bangladesh
MM Hoque, M Al-Forkan
Research & Reviews: Journal of Botany 5 (2), 1-8, 2018; 2018
PCR-based analysis of Helicobacter pylori virulent genotypes among dyspeptic patients from Chittagong, Bangladesh
AM Habib, MJ Alam, B Rudra, MA Quader, M Al-forkan
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 13 (1), xx-xx, 2017; 2017
IN VITRO PLANT REGENERATION FROM CALLUS OF HYPOCOTYLS AND COTYLEDONARY EXPLANTS OF SOME INDIGENOUS MUSTARD VARIETIES
F Nasrin, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
Indian Journal of Plant Sciences 6 (2), 21-30, 2017; 2017
Evaluation of pharmaceutical properties on microbial activities of some important medicinal orchids of Bangladesh
MM Hoque, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 5 (2), 265, 2016; 2016
Study of arsenic accumulation in rice and evaluation of protective effects of Chorchorus olitorius leaves against arsenic contaminated rice induced toxicities in Wistar albino rats
SMI Hosen, D Das, R Kobi, MJ Alam, B Rudra, MA Bakar, S Islam
BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 17 (1), 1-9, 2016; 2016
Development of cryopreservation protocols for five indigenous medicinal orchids of Bangladesh
MM Hoque, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
J. Orchid Soc. India 30, 105-10, 2016; 2016
DEVELOPMENT OF CRYOPRESERVATION PROTOCOLS FOR FIVE INDIGENOUS MEDICINAL ORCHIDS OF BANGLADESH
MM Hoque, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
Journal of Orchid Society, India 30, 105-110, 2016; 2016
Analysis of Helicobacter pylori Prevalence in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Based on PCR and CLO Test
AM Habib, J Alam, B Rudra, A Quader, M Al-Forkan
Microbiology insights 9, MBI. S39858, 2016; 2016
A sub-chronic exposure study of arsenic on hematological parameters, liver enzyme activities, histological studies and accumulation pattern of arsenic in organs of Wistar
M Al-Forkan, S Islam, R Akter, S Alam, L Khaleda, Z Rahman
J Cytol Histol S 5 (2), 2016; 2016
Down regulation of the IND gene causes male sterility in canola (Brassica napus L.)
A El-Mezawy, M Al-Forkan, L Wu, RJ Weselake, S Shah, H Rahman
Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 6, 9-18, 2016; 2016
Protective effects of Butea monosperma against arsenic contaminated rice induced toxicity
SMI Hosen, R Kobi, D Das, DUS Chowdhury, M Alam, B Rudra, M Bakar
Canadian J. Pure Appl. Sci 10 (2), 3873-3881, 2016; 2016
Role of basal media carbon sources and growth regulators in micropropagation of two valuable medicinal orchids of Bangladesh
MM Hoque, M Al-Forkan
Int J Sci Res 5, 1022-1026, 2016; 2016
Study on prevalence and antibiotic resistance pattern of Klebsiella isolated from clinical samples in South East Region of Bangladesh
J Akter, A Chowdhury, M Al Forkan
American Journal of Drug Discovery and Development 4 (1), 73-9, 2014; 2014
In vitro plant regeneration from hypocotyl and cotyledon explants of BARI SARISHA-13 (Brassica napus L.)
SS Alam, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences 2 (1), 2014; 2014
Molecular Study on plasmid profiling of clinical isolates of antibiotic resistant Klebsiella from Chittagong city
J Akter, AMMA Chowdhury, M Al Forkan
International Journal of Chemical and Lifesciences 2 (5), 1163-1165, 2013; 2013
Screening of salt tolerant potentiality and development of in vitro tissue culture system for some local rice (Oryza sativa. L) varieties
B Rudra, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
The International Journal of Biotechnology 2 (12), 193-205, 2013; 2013
Phytochemical screening and evaluation of cytotoxicity and thrombolytic properties of Achyranthes aspera leaf extract
MJ Hossain, L Khaleda, A Chowdhury, M Arifuzzaman, M Al-Forkan
J Phar Biol Sci 6, 30-38, 2013; 2013
Establishment of regeneration protocol for Canola (Brassica napus L.)
S Alam, L Khaleda, S Mohammad Al-Forkan
Global J Sci Frontier Res 13, 7-11, 2013; 2013
Development of an efficient in vitro micropropagation protocol for medicinally important plant Achyranthes bidentata Blume
MJ Hossain, L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 2 (4), 6-13, 2013; 2013
Assessment of somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration potentiality from coleoptile and root tissues of Jhum rice (Oryza sativa L.)
P Akter, M Al-Forkan
Indian Journal of Agricultural Research 44 (2), 2010; 2010
Identification of callus induction and plant regeneration responsiveness in presence of NaCl in in vitro culture of some deepwater rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars
L Khaleda, AMA Ahmed, LW Marzan, M Al-Forkan
Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 2007; 2007
Stimulatory effects of casein hydrolysate and proline in in vitro callus induction and plant regeneration from five deep water rice (Oryza sativa L.)
L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
Biotechnology 5 (3), 379-384, 2006; 2006
Genotypic variability in callus induction and plant regeneration through somatic embryogenesis of five deepwater rice (Oryza sativa L.) cultivars of Bangladesh
L Khaleda, M Al-Forkan
African Journal of Biotechnology 5 (16), 2006; 2006
Development of Highly in vitro Callogenesis and Regeneration System for Some Salt Tolerant Rice(Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars of Bangladesh
M Al-Forkan, MA Rahim, T Chowdhury, P Akter, L Khaleda
Biotechnology 4 (3), 230-234, 2005; 2005
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Bangladeshi Indica rices
M Al-Forkan, JB Power, P Anthony, KC Lowe, MR Davey
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LETTERS. 9 (2), 287-300, 2004; 2004
HAEMOGLOBIN (ERYTHROGEN™)-ENHANCED MICROCALLUS FORMATION FROM PROTOPLASTS OF INDICA RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.)
M Al-Forkan, P Anthony, JB Power, MR Davey, KC Lowe
Artificial Cells, Blood Substitutes, and Biotechnology 29 (5), 399-404, 2001; 2001
Effect of Erythrogen on post-thaw recovery of cryopreserved cell suspensions of indica rice (Oryza sativa L.)
M Al-Forkan, P Anthony, JB Power, MR Davey, KC Lowe
Cryo letters 22 (6), 367-374, 2001; 2001