Samira Islam
Samira Islam is a prominent pharmacologist and academic from Bangladesh. She is known for her significant contributions to the field of pharmacology, particularly in the area of drug safety and rational use of medicines.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Samira Islam was born in Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. She completed her early education in Dhaka before moving to the United States for higher studies. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Dhaka and later pursued her Master's and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Michigan.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her education, Samira Islam returned to Bangladesh and joined the University of Dhaka as a faculty member in the Department of Pharmacy. She later moved to the University of Karachi in Pakistan, where she served as the Director of the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
During her tenure, she made significant contributions to the field of pharmacology, particularly in the area of drug safety and rational use of medicines. She has been instrumental in promoting the concept of Pharmacovigilance in Bangladesh and Pakistan, which involves the monitoring of the effects of drugs after they have been licensed for use.
Contributions to Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Samira Islam's research has focused on the rational use of medicines, drug safety, and pharmacovigilance. She has published numerous research papers in reputed international journals and has been a strong advocate for the safe and rational use of medicines.
She has also been involved in policy-making and has played a key role in the establishment of the National Pharmacovigilance Center in Bangladesh. This center is responsible for monitoring the safety of medicines in the country and ensuring their rational use.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
In recognition of her contributions to the field of pharmacology, Samira Islam has received numerous awards and honors. These include the World Health Organization's (WHO) Quality of Care Award and the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology's (IUPHAR) Distinguished Service Award.
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