Professor
Dr. Nazmul Qais
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Faculty of Pharmacy
| Degree Name | Group/Major Subject | Board/Institute | Country | Passing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry | Okayama University | Japan | 1991 |
| Masters | Pharmacy | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1981 |
| Bachelor | Pharmacy | University of Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1980 |
| Title | Organization | Location | From Date | To Date |
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| Professor | Dept. of Clinical pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka, | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 2008 | Present |
| Professor and Chairman. | Department of Pharmacy, Southeast University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 2006 | Feb 2008 |
| Professor | Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Nov 2000 | Feb 2006 |
| Associate Professor | Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 1996 | Nov 2000 |
| Assistant Professor | Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Mar 1992 | Mar 1996 |
| Lecturer | Department of Pharmacy, University of Dhaka | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Dec 1986 | Mar 1992 |
| Executive | Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Feb 1985 | Nov 1986 |
Research Interest
| Subject | Description | Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator) |
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| Natural Products Chemistry | Isolation, purification, structure determination and Biological evaluation of plant products. |
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| Medicinal Chemistry | Presently working on the synthesis of riboflavin and pyruvic acid analogs for their anticancer activity and development of new reaction methods. |
Project/Research Supervision
| Level of Study | Title | Supervisor | Co-Supervisor(s) | Name of Student(s) | Area of Research | Current Completion |
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| Masters | Master of Pharmacy | Supervised twenty students who submitted their dissertations on Natural Products Chemistry as a part of their Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) degree. |
Project/Research Work
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Invited Talk
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| Book | |
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| 1 |
Dasgupta, T., Asaduzzaman, M., and Nazmul Qais
Pharmacological Potential Investigation of Setaria italica: Evaluation of Pharmacological Activities of Setaria italica..
Germany: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, April 12, 2012 .
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| 2 |
Islam, M. Z.,, Qais, N. and and Raihan, S. Z
Ethnopharmacological Investigation of Cayratia trifolia: Biological Screening of Whole Plant Parts (root, stem and leaves) of Cayratia trifolia.
Germany: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, May 21, 2012 .
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| 3 |
Mahmud, Z. A., Islam, M. A., and and Qais, N.
Pharmacological Investigations of Premna esculenta (Roxb) (Verbenaceae): Biochemical, Pharmacological and Toxicological aspects..
Germany: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing,, October 11, 2012 .
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| Book Section | |
| 1 |
Shawon, S. I., Reyda, R. N. and Qais, N. "Traditional Uses and Modern Pharmacological Investigations of Bidens frondosa and Bidens Tripartita: In: Genus Bidens."
Chemistry and Pharmacology. Springer Nature Publishing Company, 2025 .
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| 2 |
Shawon, S. I., Reyda, R. N., and Qais, N. "Digestive Health and herbal combination: The role of herbs in aiding Digestion and Gut Health In."
Exploring Herbal Synergies in Optimal Human Health. Taylor and Francis Publishing Company, 2025 .
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| 3 |
Halder, S. and Qais, N "Pharmacy Education for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."
Pharmacy Education and Research in the University of Dhaka. Centennial Special Book, Faculty of Pharmacy, 2022 189-231 .
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| Journal Article | |
| 1 |
Hasan, M. A.,, Munjerin, S. E., Mahmud, Z. A. and and Qais, N. : Exploring the bioactive potential of Pothos scandens L.: Hypoglycemic, Anthelmintic, and Antioxidant Discoveries,
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , vol.14(1) , no.1 , pp.21-26 , 2025
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| 2 |
Asif, M. M. A., Lisa, S. R. and Qais, N. : Synthetic Pathways to Create Asymmetric Center at C1 Position of 1-Substituted-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-β-carbolines- A Review,
RSC Advances , vol.14 , no.41 , pp.29827 , 2024
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| 3 |
Shawon, S. I., Reyda, R. N. and Qais, N. : Medicinal herbs and their metabolites with biological potential to protect and combat liver toxicity & its disorders: A review,
Heliyon , vol.10 , no.3 , pp.e25340 , 2024
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| 4 |
Asif, M. M. A., Lisa, S. R. and Qais, N : Introduction of chirality at C1 position of 1-substituted-3, 4-dihydroisoquinoline by its enantioselective reduction: synthesis of chiral 1-substituted-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroisoquinolines – A Review,
RSC Advances , vol.13 , pp.11010-11036 , 2023
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| 5 |
Shipa, S. J., Khandokar, L., Bari, M. S., Qais, N.,, Rashid, M. A., Haque, M. A. and Mohamed, I. N. : An insight into the anti-ulcerogenic potentials of medicinal herbs and their bioactive metabolites,
Journal of Ethnopharmacology , vol.293, 115245 , 2022
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| 6 |
Qais, N.,, Jahan, S. and Shajib, M. S. : A Review on Anti-diabetic Plants,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , vol.17(1), , pp.139-152 , 2018
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| 7 |
Halder, S., Saqueeb, N. and Qais, N. : Antinociceptive and anthelmintic activities o of leaves of the plant Leea aequata;,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , vol.17(2) , pp.251-255 , 2018
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| 8 |
Sultan, R. A., Kabir, M. S. H., Uddin, M. M. N., Uddin, M., Mahmud, Z. A. and and Qais, N. : Ethnopharmacological investigation of the aerial parts of Phragmites karka (Poeceae).,
J. Basic Clin. Physiol. Pharmacol. , vol.28 , pp.283-91 , 2017
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| 9 |
Bhuiya, N. M. M. A., Hasan, M., Mahmud, Z. A., Qais, N., Kabir, M. S. H., Ahmed, F. and Uddin, M. M. N. : In vivo analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory potential of leaf extracts and fractions of Eria javanica;,
J. Compliment. Integr. Med. , vol.14 (1) , 2017
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| 10 |
Mahmud, Z. A., Bachar, S. C., Hasan, C. M., Emran, T. B., Qais, N. and Uddin, M. M. N. : Phytochemical investigations and antioxidant potential of roots of Leea macrophylla (Roxb);,
BMC Research Notes , vol.10 , 2017
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| 11 |
Mahmud, Z. A., Emran, T. B., Qais, N., Bachar S. C., Sarker, M. and Uddin, M. M. N. : Evaluation of analgesic, anti-inflammatory, thrombolytic and hepatoprotective activities of roots of Premna esculenta (Roxb);,
J. Basic Clin. Physiol. Pharmacol , vol.27(1) , pp.63-70 , 2016
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| 12 |
Dasgupta, T., Chowdhury, R. N., Paul, K. and Qais, N. : Investigation of antioxidant, cytotoxic and anthelmintic activities of yellow seeds of Bangladeshi Setaria italica;,
Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research , vol.6(3) , pp.4870-4874 , 2016
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| 13 |
Dasgupta, T., Poddar, S. K., Ganguly, A. and Qais, N. : Anti-inflammatory and neuropharmacological activities of the seed extract of Setaria italica;,
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science , vol.6(5) , pp.193-197 , 2016
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| 14 |
Dasgupta, T., Ganguly, A., Asaduzzaman, M. and Qais, N. : Evaluation of antimicrobial, hypoglycemic and anti-diarrheal activities of Setaria italica;,
Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. , vol.15 , pp.31-35, , 2016
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| 15 |
Shihan, M. H., Mahmud, Z. A., Qais, N. and Riaz, M. : Pharmacological evaluation of stem bark of Callicarpa arborea Roxb;,
Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. , vol.14(1) , pp.111-116 , 2015
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| 16 |
Rahman, E.T., Raihan, S.Z., Mahmud, Z.A. and Qais, N. : Analgesic activity of methanol extract and its fractions of Streblus asper (Lour.) roots;,
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research , vol.3(4) , pp.18-24 , 2014
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| 17 |
Maria, S., Islam, F., Qais, N. and and Hasan, C. M. : Isolation of Vomifoliol: A Megastigmane from leaves of Antidesma ghaesembilla:,
Asian Journal of Chemistry , vol.25 , pp.3533-3534 , 2013
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| 18 |
Doha, K. M. S. U., Mahmud, Z. A., Bacher, S. C. and Qais, N. : Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and central nervous system depressant activities of ethanolic extract of leaves and roots of Gomphostemma parviflorum var. parviflorom wall. :,
Pharmacognosy Research , vol.5(4) , pp.233-240 , 2013
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| 19 |
Das, S. C., Qais, N., Kuddus, M. R., and Hasan, C. M. : Isolation and Characterization of (22R, 24S)-Stigmasta-5, 22, 25-trien-3β-ol from Clerodendrum viscosum Vent:,
Asian Journal of Chemistry , vol.25 , pp.6447-6448 , 2013
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| 20 |
Khatun, F., Howlader, M. A., Apu, A. S., Bachar, S. C. and Qais, N. : Evaluation of analgesic and anti-diarroeal properties of the ethanolic extract of Crataeva nurvala leaves.,
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research , vol.12 , pp.05-08 , 2012
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| 21 |
Das, B. N. and Qais, N. : Analgesic activity of the rhizome extract of Alpinia nigra:,
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Formulations , vol.2 , pp.29-32 , 2012
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| 22 |
Mahmud, Z. A., Bachar, S. C. and Qais, N. : Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic extracts of leaves of Premna esculenta against carbon tetrachloride induced liver damage in rats:,
Journal of Young Pharmacists , vol.4 , pp.228-234, , 2012
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| 23 |
Jamaluddin, M. A. T., Qais, N., Ali, M. A., Howlader, M. A., Shams-Ud-Doha, K. M. and Apu, A. S. : Analgesic activity of extracts of the whole plant of Amaranthus spinosus.,
International Journal of Drug Development & Research , vol.3 , pp.189-193 , 2011
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| 24 |
Mahmud, Z. A., Bachar, S. C. and Qais, N. : Antihyperlipidemic activity of leaf and root extracts of Premna esculenta.,
Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine, , vol.11 , pp.263-270 , 2011
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| 25 |
Mahmud, Z. A., Bachar, S. C. and Qais, N. : Evaluation of antinociceptive activity and brine shrimp lethality bioassay of roots of Leea macrophylla.,
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research , vol.2 , pp.3230-3234 , 2011
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| 26 |
Qais, N., Mahmud, Z. A., Karim, M. R. and Bachar, S. C. : Antinociceptive, antiinflammatory and sedating activities of leaf extracts of Premna esculenta.,
Journal of Pharmacy Research , vol.4 , pp.3463-3465 , 2011
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| 27 |
Al-Mamun, M. E., Ali, M. H., Ahsan, M., Qais, N. and Chowdhury, R. : In vitro antibacterial activity of the crude extracts of Hedyotis corymbosa and Elaeocarpus robustus.,
Bangladesh J. Microbiology , vol.21 , pp.42-43 , 2004
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| 28 |
Rahman, M. M., Qais, N. and Rashid, M. A. : A new C-benzylated chalcone from Desmos chinensis.,
Fitoterapia , vol.74 , pp.511-514 , 2003
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| 29 |
Qais, N. and Alimuzzaman, M. : Antinociceptive activity of an alcoholic extract of Tagetes erecta.,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, , vol.2 , pp.49-50, , 2003
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| 30 |
Qais, N., Ahmed, R., Koshino, H., Suenaga, T. and Nakata, T. : Antibacterial activities of Crataeva nurvala.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences , vol.8 , pp.191-194 , 1999
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| 31 |
Qais, N., Mandal, M. R., Rashid, M. A., Jabbar, A., Koshino, H., Nagasawa, K. and Nakata, T : A Furanoid Labdane Diterpene from Potamogeton nodosus.,
Journal of Natural Products , vol.61 , pp.156-157 , 1998
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| 32 |
Huq, M.M., Jabbar A, Rashid M. A., Hasan C.M., Qais, N., Koshino, H. Suenaga, T. and Nakata, T. : 1H- and 13C- NMR Assignments of Odorosside B.,
Fitoterapia , vol.69 , pp.377-378, , 1998
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| 33 |
Qais, N., Rashid, M. A., Rouf, A. S. S. and Rahman, F. : Hypoglycemic activity of Bambusa longispiculata.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences, , vol.6 , pp.65-72, , 1997
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| 34 |
Qais, N., Rahman, M. M., Rashid, M. A. and Jabbar, A. : 5-Methoxy-7-hydroxyflavanone from Desmos chinensis.,
Fitoterapia, LXVII , vol.67 , pp.476, , 1996
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| 35 |
Qais, N., Rahman, M. M., Rashid, M. A., Koshino, H., Nagasawa, K. and Nakata, T. : Antibacterial Flavonoids from Desmos chinensis.,
Fitoterapia, LXVII , vol.67 , pp.554-555, , 1996
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| 36 |
Qais, N., Rahman, M. M., Rashid M. A. and Jabbar, A. : Cytotoxic activity of Desmos chinensis.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences, , vol.5 , pp.191-195, , 1996
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| 37 |
Qais, N., Rahman, M. M., Masum, M. A., Rashid, M. A and Jabbar, A. : Antibacterial and Antileishmanial activities of Desmos chinensis.,
Bangladesh Journal of Botany , vol.25 , pp.155-158 , 1996
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| 38 |
Jabbar, A., Hossain, D., Qais, N. and Reza, M. S. : Antimicrobial activities of Alkaloids from Crataeva nurvala.,
The Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences, , vol.4 , pp.189-192, , 1995
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| 39 |
Qais, N. : Stereoselective Synthesis of Tetrahydroisoquinolines,
Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal , vol.11 , pp.23-26 , 1993
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| 40 |
Hashigaki, K., Kan, K., Qais, N., Takeuchi, Y. and Yamato, M. : Asymmetric Syntheses of 1-Benzyltetrahydroisoquinolines Using Chiral Oxazolo[2,3-a]tetrahydroisoquinolines:,
Chem. Pharm. Bull , vol.39 , pp.1126-1131 , 1991
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| 41 |
Qais, N., Nakao, N., Hashigaki, K., Takeuchi, Y. and Yamato, M. : Asymmetric Syntheses of 1-Alkyltetrahydro--carboline and a 9-thio Analogue:,
Chem. Pharm. Bull , vol.39 , pp.3338-3340, , 1991
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| 42 |
Yamato, M., Hashigaki, K., Qais, N. and Ishikawa, S. : Asymmetric Synthesis of 1- alkyltetrahydroisoquinolines Using Chiral Oxazolo[2,3-a]tetrahydroisoquinolines:,
Tetrahedron , vol.46 , pp.5909-5920, , 1990
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| 43 |
Yamato, M., Hashigaki, K., Ishikawa, S. and Qais, N. : Synthesis of chiral oxazolo [2,3-a] tetrahydroisoquinoline and its Asymmetric Alkylation. Synthesis of (S)-(-)- and (R)-(+)-Salsolidines,
Tetrahedron Letter , vol.29 , pp.6949-6950 , 1988
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| 44 |
Rahman, A., Naheed, N. I., Raka, S. C., Qais, N. and Momen, A. Z. M. R. : Ligand-based virtual screening, consensus molecular docking, multi-target analysis & comprehensive ADMET profiling and MD Stimulation to find out noteworthy Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor with better efficacy and accuracy,
Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine , 2019
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| 45 |
Das, B. N. and Qais, N. : Antibacterial and cytotoxic activities of the rhizome extract of Alpinia nigra; Pharmacie Globale,
International Journal of Comprehensive Pharmacy , vol.03 , pp.1-3 , 2012
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| 46 |
Qais, N. and Etu, S. F. : Antioxidant Activity of Lumichrome and Its Reduced Form, 5,10-Dihydro-7,8-dimethyl Alloxazine,
IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences , vol.15(3) , pp.50-53 , 2020
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Qais, N. and Jahan, N : Synthesis of dl-1-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-β- carboline and Evaluation of its Biological activity,
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research , vol.9(6) , pp.203-211 , 2020
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| 48 |
Etu, S. F., Hossain, M. A., Rouf, A. S. S, Alqahtani, A. and Qais, N. : Molecular Docking and Anticancer Activity Determination of 5, 10-Dihydro-7, 8-Dimethyl Alloxazine Derived From Lumichrome of Riboflavin,
Main Group Chemistry , vol.20(1) , pp.81-88 , 2021
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| 49 |
Das, S. C., Kuddus, M. R., Qais, N. and Hasan, C. M. : Evaluation of Analgesic, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities of Clerodendrum viscosum Vent,
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research , vol.9(2) , pp.10-14 , 2021
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Etu, S. F., Alqahtani, A. and Qais, N. : 5, 10-dihydro-7,8-dimethyl alloxazine as an anticancer agent from lumichrome of riboflavin,
Journal of Drug Design and Development , vol.2(1) , pp.44-48 , 2021
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| 51 |
Asif, M. M. A., Lisa, S. R. and Qais, N : Exploring the Anti-hypertensive Properties of Medicinal Plants and their Bioactive Metabolites: An Extensive Review.,
American Journal of Plant Sciences, , vol.12(11) , pp.1705-1740 , 2021
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| 52 |
Lisa, S. R., Islam, M. K. and Qais, N. : Plants and Plant Constituents with Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities: A Systematic Review,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , vol.19(2) , pp.207-224 , 2020
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Islam, M. K., Barman, A. C. and Qais, N. : Anti-Cancer Constituents from Plants: A Brief Review,
Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , vol.19(1) , pp.83-96, , 2020
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| Conference Proceedings | |
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Nakata, T., Matskura, H., Jian, D.,, Qais, N., and Nagashima, H., Nakagawa, T. and Oishi, T. "Synthetic studies on Mycalamide A and related compounds.."
35th Symposium on the Chemistry of Natural Products
, pp. 598-605. Kyoto, Japan: 1993
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Yamato, M., Hashigaki, K., Ishikawa, S. and and Qais, N. "Stereoselective Synthesis of 1-Substituted Tetrahydroisoquinoline using Isochromans.."
14th Symposium on the Progress in Organic Reactions and Syntheses
, pp. 181-185. Sendai, Japan: November, 1988
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| Award Type | Title | Year | Country | Description |
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| International | STA Fellowship | 1993 | Japan | |
| International | Monbusho Scholarship | 1988 | Japan |
Name & designation
Dr. Nazmul Qais
Professor
Department
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Faculty of Pharmacy
Email
nqais@yahoo.com
Phone
9661900-73 (Ext. 8159), +880-1714417750