Dr. Md Mosharof Hosen gained comprehensive exposure to the laboratories across various departments at Sylhet Agricultural University. Through his Master’s degree in Medicine, he developed advanced skills in molecular techniques and laboratory research. Alongside his own thesis work, he actively participated in multiple research projects, which further enhanced his expertise and practical experience in diverse areas of scientific investigation.

Infectious diseases
Antimicrobial resistance
Veterinary Microbiology
Dairy Cattle Health
One Health
Master’s Thesis: Biofilm Production and Virulence Traits of Extensively Drug-Resistant and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Associated with Buffalo Subclinical Mastitis in Bangladesh. Published in Scientific Reports (Q1 journal).

Supervisor: Prof. Md. Mahfujur Rahman, Department of Medicine, Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU), Bangladesh.

Research Focus: AMR, bacterial virulence, and biofilm formation
Field Experience: On-farm animal assessment, farmer interviews, and Sample Collection.
Lab Experience: Bacterial culture and isolation, DNA/RNA extraction (Kit & Boiling method), Conventional PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Antibiotic Sensitivity Test, HA, HI, ELISA.
Software: R, ArcGIS, Mendeley, MS Office, and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Chowdhury, M. S. R., Hosen, M. M. (co-first author), Hossain, M. H., Islam, M. R., Uddin, B., Rahman, M. M., Hossain, M. M., & Rahman, M. (2025). Biofilm production and virulence traits among extensively drug-resistant and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from buffalo subclinical mastitis in Bangladesh. Scientific Reports, 15, 34425. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-17476-2
  • Hossain, H., Ali, M. H., Ahmad, T., Sayeed, S. S. B., Sakib, M. A. N., Brishty, K. A., Saleh, M. S. J., Hosen, M. M., Ahmed, S., Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, M. S. R., & Rahman, M. (2026). Mobile genetic elements as central drivers of antimicrobial resistance: Molecular mechanisms, evolutionary ecology, One Health implications and control strategies. Antibiotics, 15(4), 418. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics15040418
  • Hossain, H., Sayeed, S. S. B., Muktadir, M. A., Ahmed, S., Rahman, M., Ali, M. H., Islam Ria, S., Mia, M., Badhon, T. H., Ahsan, G., Hosen, M. M., Chowdhury, M. S. R., & Rahman, M. (2026). Emerging public health concerns of micro- and nanoplastics in humans: Detection and health impact. Micro, 6(3), 50. https://doi.org/10.3390/micro6030050
  • Hossain, H., Ali, M. H., Siddique, M. A. B., Khan, S. S., Mia, M., Akter, S., Nitu, A. S., Rahman, M. N., Rahman, M., Sakib, M. A. N., Hosen, M. M., Koly, J. S., Ahmad, T., Ria, S. I., Ahmed, T., Brishty, K. A., Mashrur, M. N., Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, M. S. R., & Rahman, M. (2026). Public knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices regarding Mpox in Bangladesh: Insights from a community-based cross-sectional survey. Health Science Reports, 9(10), e73401. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.73401
  • Hossain, H., Ali, M. H., Rahman, M., Ahmed, S., Sakib, M. A. N., Mahfuzzaman, M., Islam, M. M., Ahad, A. A. E., Rafi, M. R., Pravat, M. J. H., Sami, S. A., Meghla, I. J., Shittio, R. K., Hasan, M., Sarker, M. E., Riyadh, M. S. A., Bhowmick, A., Rahmatullah, M., Abdullah, M., Ahmad, M., Hosen, M. M., Brishty, K. A., Mashrur, M. N., Chowdhury, M. S. R., & Rahman, M. M. Epidemiology, Modifiable Risk Factors, Therapeutic Management, and Farmer Perceptions of Lumpy Skin Disease in Highly Endemic Regions of Bangladesh.
  • Hossain, H., Ali, M. H., Tanoy, N. M., Saleh, M. S. J., Brishty, K. A., Ahsan, G., Badhon, T. H., Nishad, M. N. I., Ahamed, M. K., Mia, M., Hosen, M. M., Rahman, M., & Rahman, M. M. Financial Burden and Management Behavior of Cattle Farmers During Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreaks in Bangladesh.
  • A., Ahsan, G., Badhon, T. H., Nishad, M. N. I., Ahamed, M. K., Mia, M., Hosen, M. M., Rahman, M., & Rahman. Distribution, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence Profiles of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Hospital Effluents in Bangladesh.
  • Bhowmick, A., Rahmatullah, M., Abdullah, M., Ahmad, M., Hosen, M. M., Brishty, K. A., Mashrur, M. N., Chowdhury, M. S. R., & Rahman, M. M. Multidrug-Resistant Foodborne Pathogens in Raw Milk and Meat in Bangladesh: Current Status, Drivers, and Mitigation Strategies.
  • Hossain, H., Ali, M. H., Ahmad, T., Sayeed, S. S. B., Sakib, M. A. N., Brishty, K. A., Saleh, M. S. J., Hosen, M. M., Ahmed, S., Ahmed, S., Chowdhury, M. S. R., & Rahman, M. Cruelty Practices, Animal Welfare, and Hygienic Risks in Live Poultry Retail Systems of Bangladesh.
  • Tanoy, N. M., Tasnim, Z., Hosen, M. M., Kibria, M. G., Islam, M. T., & Hossain, H. Transplacental Transmission of Microplastics: In Vivo and Ex Vivo Evidence, Mechanisms, and Human Relevance of Maternal-to-Fetal Transfer.
  • Reviewer, Open Veterinary Journal — “Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in the Diagnosis of Subclinical Mastitis in Ruminants.”
  • Reviewer, Open Veterinary Journal — “Trends, Hotspots, and Future Agenda of Buffalo Research: A Bibliometric Analysis.”
  • Reviewer, Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research — “Antibiotic Resistance and Pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Goats’ Nasal in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.”
  • Chowdhury, M. S. R., Hossain, M. H., Hosen, M. M., Rahman, M. Emergence of Multidrug- and Extensively Drug-Resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Subclinical Mastitis of Dairy Buffaloes in Bangladesh: Characterization of Resistance Genes and Biofilm Formation. (2025).

 Poster Presentation, 37th BSM Annual Conference, University of Dhaka

  • Retail Goat Meat as a Source of Multidrug Resistant ESBL-Producing klebsiella pneumoniae : A molecular Investigation

Poster Presentation, 37th BSM Annual Conference, University of Dhaka

  • Hosen, M. M., Kibria, M. G., Mohiddin, A. S. M., Shoumo, S. P., Sawnor, A. S. Epidemiological Insights and Diagnostic Approaches to Neospora caninum Infection in Ruminants: A Comprehensive Review. (2025).

Poster Presentation, Gazipur Agricultural University International Conference 2025.

  • Hosen, M. M., Kibria, M. G., Mohiddin, A. S. M., Shoumo, S. P., et al. A Farm Survey on the Prevalence and Management Practices of Lumpy Skin Disease in Rajshahi Region. (2025).

Poster Presentation, 1st Scientific Conference of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2025, University of Rajshahi Bangladesh

Occurrence and Treatment Pattern of common Bacterial Diseases in Pet Animals Practices: Observations form Central Veterinary Hospital, Dhaka

Research gate

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•  Bacteria culture and isolation

•  DNA/RNA extraction (Kit & Boiling method)

•  Conventional PCR, Gel electrophoresis

•  AST, HA, HI, ELISA

•  Vaccine and drug design

•  Phylogenetic analysis

•  Molecular docking

•  Primer design

•  Mendeley & Endnote

•  MS Office, SPSS, ArcGIS

•  Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva

•  PyRx, Bioedit, Pymol, MEGA, ChimeraX

Lab Experience

Lab: Medicine Lab, Sylhet Agricultural University

Sample Collection

For the detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Dr. Md. Mosharof Hosen collected milk samples from buffaloes across various buffalo-rearing regions in Bangladesh. Samples were transported to the Department of Medicine Laboratory at Sylhet Agricultural University for detailed microbiological and molecular analysis.

Throughout the entire process, he strictly adhered to aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and ensure the reliability of the research results.

Media Preparation

Dr. Hosen ensured that all samples were promptly transferred to the Medicine Laboratory of Sylhet Agricultural University immediately after collection from the research areas. To enhance the growth and isolation of microorganisms from the samples, he prepared various types of culture media. The media frequently used in this study included Nutrient Broth, MacConkey Agar, Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar, Mannitol Salt Agar, and Soybean Casein Digest Medium.

These selective and differential media were essential for enriching and identifying Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria relevant to the study.

Bacterial Culture

Following media preparation, Dr. Hosen cultured the samples on Petri dishes to facilitate the growth and multiplication of microorganisms. Through this process of culture, subculture, and ultimately obtaining pure cultures, the targeted organisms were isolated. Identification of the organisms was based on colony morphology, pigment production, and a series of biochemical tests.

This systematic approach ensured accurate recognition and characterization of the bacterial species present in the samples.

Biochemical Tests

Identified the bacterial isolates by performing various biochemical tests to examine their characteristic traits. Among the tests routinely conducted were motility, indole and urease tests. Additionally, citrate utilization was evaluated using Simmons’ Citrate Agar and Voges-Proskauer tests were carried out in his laboratory.

These biochemical assessments were crucial for the accurate identification and differentiation of the microorganisms involved in the study.

Molecular Detection

Dr. Hosen utilized the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique to amplify specific DNA sequences of the target bacteria, enabling precise identification. After isolating the organisms, molecular confirmation was performed through PCR analysis.

He detected key virulence genes (hla, icaA, sea, and fnbA) as well as antimicrobial resistance genes (tetA, strA, aac-3(iv), and sul1) by conducting both uniplex and multiplex PCR assays.

This molecular approach provided definitive confirmation of the bacterial isolates and their genetic determinants related to virulence and antibiotic resistance.

Gel Electrophoresis

Following PCR amplification, the PCR products to gel electrophoresis to separate and analyze the DNA fragments. The gel was then placed under a UV trans-illuminator, allowing the visualization of PCR bands.

The results were documented and analyzed using a computer imaging system, facilitating accurate interpretation of the molecular data.

Antibiotic Sensitivity test

The antibiotic sensitivity of each PCR-positive bacterial isolate was assessed using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Twelve commonly used antibiotics were tested to determine the susceptibility patterns of the isolates.

This method provided crucial information on antimicrobial resistance profiles to guide appropriate treatment options.

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