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Dr. Roushney Fatima Mukti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at East West University (EWU), Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is a biomedical scientist and educator with expertise in cancer biology, molecular biology, microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, microbiome research, and translational medicine. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of human diseases and developing innovative biomarker-based approaches for early diagnosis, disease prevention, and precision medicine.
Dr. Mukti earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), USA, where she conducted research at the Hollings Cancer Center. She previously completed her M.S. and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering from Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Bangladesh, graduating with distinction.
She joined East West University in 2015 as a Lecturer and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2019 and Assistant Professor in 2025. Since joining EWU, she has been actively engaged in teaching undergraduate courses in genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, and biotechnology. She is committed to fostering a research-oriented learning environment by mentoring undergraduate research projects, supervising thesis students, and promoting scientific inquiry and critical thinking among future biotechnologists.
Dr. Mukti's research interests encompass cancer biology, oral and gut microbiome research, antimicrobial resistance, molecular epidemiology, biomarker discovery, bioinformatics, and precision medicine. Her recent work focuses on identifying microbial and molecular biomarkers for cancer risk assessment, investigating antimicrobial resistance among clinically relevant microorganisms, and exploring host–microbiome interactions in human health and disease. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals and has presented her research at scientific conferences in Bangladesh, the United States, and other countries.
Her research excellence has been recognized through several prestigious national and international awards and fellowships, including the Prime Minister's Gold Medal for academic excellence, the National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship from the Ministry of Science and Technology of Bangladesh, the Dean's Scholarship, College of Graduate Studies Fellowship, and Hollings Cancer Center Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. She has also received competitive travel awards supporting the presentation of her research at international scientific meetings.
Dr. Mukti actively contributes to the scientific community through her involvement in national and international professional organizations. She is a member of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB). She has also served in leadership roles within professional organizations, including the Bangladesh Association of Biotechnology Graduates (BABG) and the Young Biotechnologists of Bangladesh (YoungBB), promoting scientific communication, collaboration, and professional development among young researchers.
Beyond research and teaching, Dr. Mukti is dedicated to strengthening biotechnology education and interdisciplinary research in Bangladesh through national and international collaborations. Her long-term research vision is to integrate molecular biology, microbiome science, and translational medicine to develop affordable, non-invasive diagnostic tools and innovative therapeutic strategies for cancer and other complex diseases, thereby contributing to improved healthcare outcomes in Bangladesh and beyond.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University, Dhaka (December 01, 2025 - till to date)
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University, Dhaka (July 24, 2019 - November 30, 2025)
- Research Assistant, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, USA (August 2022 - December 2024)
- Lecturer, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, East West University, Dhaka (September 01, 2015 - July 23, 2019)
- Moderator, East West University Debating Club, East West University, Dhaka (January, 2018 - till to date)
- Moderator, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Club, East West University, Dhaka (October, 2015 - September 2018)
Ahmed K., Emran A.A., Jesmin T., Mukti R.F., Rahman M.Z., Ahmed F. (2013). Early detection of lung cancer risk using data mining. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 14(1), 595-598.
Farhana Sikder Lamia, Roushney Fatima Mukti. Bangladeshi wild date palm fruits (Phoenix sylvestris): Promising source of anti-cancer agents for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment. Biomedical Research Symposium for Underrepresented Scholars, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA, 04 November 2020.
Farhana Sikder Lamia, Roushney Fatima Mukti. Isolation and Characterization of Anti-cancerous Agents from Bangladeshi Wild Date Palm Fruits (Phoenix sylvestris) for Hepatocellular Cancer Treatment. International Conference on Social Sciences and Life Sciences, Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 27-29, 2020
Roushney Fatima Mukti. Reproductive and Socio-demographic Factors Associated with Ovarian Cancer Risk among Bangladeshi Women. 5th International Conference on Public Health 2019 (ICOPH 2019), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 10-12, 2019.
A. S. M. Mahadiuzzman, Md. Arafat Rashid, Rozely Hussain, RejaulKhalique Miah, Roushney Fatima Mukti, Mohiuddin Kabir. Risk Factor Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease among Bangladeshi People. National Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for Life Sciences, University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 10, 2016.
Roushney Fatima Mukti, Md. Miraj Kobad Chowdhury, Md. Aftab Uddin. Fermentative Potency of Yeasts Isolated from Bangladeshi Honey. International Conference of Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture, organized by GNOBB, Dhaka, January 9-10, 2015.
Roushney Fatima Mukti, A.K.M. Mohiuddin. Epigenetics: promising research in the progression and treatment of Alzheimer Disease. Conference of the Bangladesh Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BSBMB), University of Chittagong, January 12-13, 2013.
Roushney Fatima Mukti, Abdullah-Al-Emran. Metagenomic approach: Transforming In silico research for improved biogas production. International Training Workshop on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in South Asian Perspectives, University of Science & Technology Chittagong (USTC), Bangladesh, September 25-26, 2012.
- Hollings Cancer Center Fellowship, MUSC, USA
- College of Graduate Studies Fellowship, MUSC, USA
-Dean's Scholarship, MUSC, USA
- FASEB Travel Award for Oral Presentation, USA
- EWU Faculty Development Fund for Oral Presentation, Bangladesh
- Prime Minister's Gold Medal for Academic Result in B.Sc., Bangladesh
- UGC Merit Scholarship, Bangladesh
- Vice-Chancellor's Award for Academic Result in B.Sc., MBSTU, Bangladesh
- Dean's Gold Medal for Academic Result in M.S., MBSTU, Bangladesh
- University Merit Scholarship for four consecutive years during B.Sc. and M.S., MBSTU, Bangladesh
- NST Fellowship, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
- Basic Microbiology (GEB7104)
- Immunology (GEB 7304)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Diseases (GEB7420)
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