Our genetics research team has recently published a paper on congenital hypothyroidism entitled,” Investigation of the impact of nonsynonymous mutations on thyroid peroxidase dimer”. This paper highlights Thyroid Dyshormonogenesis, hereditary defects in thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion. Thyroid peroxidase dimer protein plays a major role in thyroid hormone synthesis. Nonsynonymous mutations on Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) […]
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Molecular investigation of TSHR gene in Bangladeshi congenital hypothyroid patients
In a quest to understand the intricate genetic basis of congenital hypothyroidism among the Bangladeshi population, our research team embarked on a journey into the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor (TSHR) gene. They have recently published a paper on congenital hypothyroidism entitled,” Molecular investigation of TSHR gene in Bangladeshi congenital hypothyroid patients”. This paper highlights Thyroid Dysgenesis […]
Natural Selection shapes the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Bangladesh
We are excited to announce the latest research in the field of virology. This research sheds light into the intricate evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron within the context of Bangladesh. The study explores the genetic variations and mutations in the Omicron variant, revealing the ways in which the virus interacts with the local population and environmental […]
Bacterial and Viral Etiology of Acute Respiratory Infection among the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) in Fragile Settings in Cox’s Bazar – A Prospective Case-Control Study
We are thrilled to present a significant addition to the realm of epidemiology and public health. The study investigates the intricate landscape of acute respiratory infections among the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) in the fragile settings of Cox’s Bazar. This prospective case-control study sheds light on the bacterial and viral factors contributing to this […]
ideSHi installed illumina MiSeq
ideSHi is pleased to inform of a new addition of a tool, namely, the illumina MiSeq in its modern BSL2 and BSL+2 Laboratory at Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Ilumina sequencing will be used to sequence many genomes and to be able to make comparisons of DNA sequences for an improved understanding of health and disease. We believe […]
“Vaccines As Tools to Combat Antimicrobial Resisitance” took place as in person meeting between 27–28 February 2023 and was held in Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham, UK
Vaccines As Tools to Combat Antimicrobial Resisitance” took place as in person meeting between 27–28 February 2023 and was held in Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham, UK. Dr. Zannat Kawser and Mrs. Sanchita Kar were proud delegates representing ideSHi, Bangladesh in the conference. The talks and poster sessions showcased the diverse […]
Training Opportunity on Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Immunology at ideSHi
Omicron’s new variants detected in Bangladesh
ideSHi has identified two SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sublineage which have been detected in patients from Dhaka city between August to September, 2022. These two include BA.2.75 and BA.2.10.1 (also designated as BJ1). These were first identified in India in May 2022. At present, BA.2.75 is the most dominant subvariant in India while BJ1 has also been […]
Introducing our new Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Dr. Sharmin Akhter Zahan, a global health professional, joined ideSHi, as its Chief Operating Officer. Previously, she was Head of Ecosystem and Business Development at Digital Healthcare Solutions and Telenor Health AS of Grameen. Dr. Zahan is trained in Medicine, Public Health, and Global Health with almost 20 years’ experience at local and international level. […]