Suchandan Sikder | Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Dr Suchandan Sikder is a veterinarian immunologist based at the Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) Bangladesh. He obtained his doctorate at the James Cook University of Australia in 2018. Recipient of several honors including those of Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship 2014 by Australian Government, and Gold Medal Award 2018 from CVASU. His research focuses on the host-pathogen interaction and immunity.

Experience

Teaching

•	Associate Professor in Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University from April 8, 2018 to Present
•	Assistant Professor in Department of Medicine and Surgery, CVASU from March 24, 2012 to April 7, 2018
•	Lecturer in Department of Medicine and Surgery, CVASU from Jan. 16, 2010 to March 23, 2012

Teaching : Current Courses

Undergraduate

Course Name	Course Code	Department
Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine	FCM-301	Department of Medicine and Surgery
Pet Animal Medicine	PAM-402	Department of Medicine and Surgery

Masters

Course Name	Course Code	Department
Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion	FBT-602	Department of Medicine and Surgery
Seminar	SEM-602	Department of Medicine and Surgery
Veterinary Dermatology	VED-601	Department of Medicine and Surgery

Contact

Email:
suchandan@cvasu.ac.bd
suchandan.sikder@my.jcu.edu.au

T&T: 031-659213-518

Location

304, Hospital Building, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Chattogram City.

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Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Degree	Year	Institution	Areas
PhD	2018	James Cook University Australia	Microbiology and Immunology
MS	2011	CVASU	Medicine
DVM	2009	CVASU	Veterinary Medicine

Honours

Acedemic Awards

2018: Gold Medal Award, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
2017: Finalist My Research in three-minute, Higher Degree by Research Category, James Cook University (JCU) Australia
2017: 3-MT competition, Runner-up, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, JCU
2016: Higher Degree Research Enhancement Scheme – Grants in-aid/Conference (Round 2, AUD 2900), College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, JCU
2016: 10 min oral presentation competition on ‘So you think you can research’. ‘A paradigm shift: Rheumatic heart disease also caused by group G Streptococcus’. Winner 1^st (AUD 2500). North Queensland Festival of Life Sciences, JCU 15.09.16
2016: 3-MT competition. Winner (AUD 500), North Queensland Festival of Life Sciences, JCU 10.08.16
2016: 3-MT competition. Excellent presenter, Annual Scientific Retreat (Centre for Biosecurity and Tropical Infectious Diseases and Centre for Biodiscovery & Molecular Development of Therapeutics), Cairns, QLD
2015: Graduate Research Scheme – Grants in-aid (Round 1, AUD 2855), College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, JCU
2015: 3-MT competition. Winner 2015, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, JCU
2014: Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship, Awardee ID: PGPhD_DCD_3867_2014. Endeavour Scholarship and Fellowship, Australian Government
2007: “Best Performance Award” 2007, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Research Grants

Project title	Designation	Fund	Duration
1. Investigation of causes of case fatality in kitten (BDT 1 lac)	Principal Investigator	CVASU Research Grant	2020-2021
2. Attempts to design effective immunisation schedule for canine parvovirus infection (BDT 3 lac)	Principal Investigator	University Grants Commission Bangladesh	2020-2021
3. Isolation, identification and screening of indigenous tropical marine microalgae for production of natural pigments (BDT 1 lac)	Co-investigator	University Grants Commission Bangladesh	2020-2021
4. Microalgae as a potential feed additive for survival, growth & coloration of ornamental fish (BDT 2 lac)	Co-investigator	Bangladesh Ministry of Science and Technology	2019-2020
5. Attempts to redesign rabies immunisation schedule for dogs in Bangladesh (BDT 1 lac)	Principal Investigator	CVASU Research Grant	2019-2020
6. Determination of the role of group G Streptococcus in the pathogenesis of rheumatic heart disease using a rat model	PhD student	NHMRC and Heart Foundation, Australia	2014-2018
7. Strengthening and expansion of post-graduate research capabilities for the diagnosis, prevention and control of infectious zoonotic diseases in livestock and poultry of Bangladesh	Co-investigator	World Bank	2012
8. Development of a routine service oriented planned dairy health and reproduction management program in commercial farm in Chittagong Metropolitan Areas	Co-investigator	University Grants Commission, Bangladesh	2012-2013
9. Bovine brucellosis: an epidemiological study at Chittagong, Bangladesh (BDT 1 lac)	Principal-investigator	DANIDA	2009-2011

Membership

Organisation	Membership ID	Duration
Australian Society for Immunology	2637	2014 to date
Australian Society for Microbiology	ASOMM 27489	2014 to date
One Health Young Voice, Bangladesh		2013 to date
Bangladesh Veterinary Council	3217	2009 to date
Bangladesh Veterinary Association		2009 to date
Krishibid (Agriculturist) Institution of Bangladesh	020718531	2009 to date
CVASU Teachers Association		2009 to date
CVASU Alumni Association		2009 to date

Others

Leadership status	Organization	Duration
General Secretary	CVASU Teachers Association	2019-2020
Treasurer	CVASU Teachers Association	2018-2019
Member	CVASU Teachers Association	2012-2013

Publications

Google scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Q9YzkMIAAAAJ&hl=en

2020: Alim MA, A Kupz, S Sikder, CM Rush, BL Govan, and N Ketheesan. Increased susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in a diet-induced murine model of type 2 diabetes. Microbes Infect (IF: 2.669). doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2020.03.004.
2019: Sikder S, CM Rush, BL Govan, MA Alim and N Ketheesan. Anti-streptococcal antibody and T-cell interactions with vascular endothelial cells initiate the development of rheumatic carditis. Journal of Leukocyte Biology (IF: 4.012): 1-9.
2019: Ferdous S, PG Rudra, MF Islam, A Debnath, FE Eima, S Banu and S Sikder. Skin disease patterns in small pet animals: a hospital based study in South-Eastern part of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences: 7(2), 54-63.
2019: Sikder S, G Price, Alim MA, Gautam A, Simpson RS, Rush CM, Govan BL and N Ketheesan. Group A streptococcal M-protein specific antibodies and T-cells drive the pathology observed in the rat autoimmune valvulitis model. Autoimmunity (IF 2.648): 52(2), 78-87.
2019: Alim MA, S Sikder, H Sathkumara, A Kupz, CM Rush, BL Govan and N Ketheesan. Dysregulation of key cytokines may contribute to increased susceptibility of diabetic mice Mycobacterium bovis BCG infection. Tuberculosis (IF 2.727): 115, 113-120.
2018: Sikder S, NL Williams, Sorenson AE, Alim MA, Vidgen ME, Moreland NJ, Rush CM, Simpson RS, Govan BL, Norton RE, Cunningham MW, McMillan DJ, Sriprakash KS and N Ketheesan. Group G Streptococcus induces an autoimmune carditis mediated by interleukin 17A and interferon γ in the Lewis rat model of Rheumatic Heart Disease. Journal of Infectious Diseases (IF 6.273): 218(2):324-335. Front Cover Illustration (Volume 218, Issue 2, 15 July 2018; Commendation from the Editor in Chief within one year of publication having been in the top 10 percent of the most downloaded JID article from the past two years).
2018: O’Donohoe TJ, RG Schrale, Sikder S, Surve N, Rudd D and N Ketheesan. Significance of anti-myosin antibody formation in patients with myocardial infarction: A prospective observational study. Heart, Lung and Circulation (IF 2.028): 28(4), 583-590.
2017: Alim MA, S Sikder, TL Bridson, CM Rush, BL Govan, and N Ketheesan. Anti-microbial function of macrophages is impaired in a diet induced model of type 2 diabetes. Tuberculosis (Edinb) (IF 2.727): 102:47-54. PMID: 28061952.
2016: Gorton D, S Sikder, NL Williams, L Chilton, CM Rush, BL Govan, MW Cunningham, and N Ketheesan. Repeat exposure to group A streptococcal M protein exacerbates cardiac damage in a rat model of rheumatic heart disease. Autoimmunity (IF 2.648): 49(8):563-570
2014: Rush CM, BL Govan, S Sikder, NL Williams and N Ketheesan. Animal models to investigate the pathogenesis of rheumatic heart disease. Front Pediatr (IF 2.33) 4(2):116. doi: 10.3389/fped.2014.00116.
2014: Ahaduzzaman M, M Naznin, MA Rahman, MA Imtiaz and S Sikder. Musk gland swelling in an anemic Black Bengal goat; case study. Res J Vet Prac, 2 (2), 19-21.
2014: Ghosh KK, MS Islam, S Sikder, S Das, S Chowdhury and MA Alim. Prevalence of ecto and gastrointestinal parasitic infestations of pigeon at Chittagong metropolitan area, Bangladesh. J Adv Parasitology, 1 (1), 9-11.
2014: Imtiaz MA, MA Rahman, K Islam, M Barua, MA Alim, S Chowdhury and S Sikder. Prevalence and associated risk factors of myiasis in different areas of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Res J Vet Pract, 2 (2), 22 – 27.
2013: Ghosh KK, S Sikder, S Chowdhury, MK Ray, A Sarker and GC Chanda, 2013. A study on management system of intensive pigeon farming at Chittagong. Vol. 5, WJAS ID 1361680494.
2012: Sikder S, AKMA Rahman, MR Faruque, MA Alim, S Das, AD Gupta, BC Das, MI Uddin and MAM Prodhan. Bovine Brucellosis: An Epidemiological Study at Chittagong, Bangladesh. Pak Vet J (IF 1.217), 32 (4): 499-502.
2012: Sikder S, AME Rahman, UK Rima, MA Alim, S Das, BC Das and MR Faruque. Equine Diseases: A Retrospective Prevalence Study in Farm Conditions in Bangladesh. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 4, WJAS ID 1329045675.
2012: Alim MA, S Das, K Roy, M Masuduzzaman, S Sikder, MM Hassan, AZ Siddiki and MA Hossain. Prevalence of Haemoprotozoan Diseases in Cattle Population of Chittagong Division, Bangladesh. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 32 (2), 221-224.
2012: Alim MA, S Das, K Roy, S Sikder, Mohiuddin, M Masuduzzaman and MA Hossain. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism in cattle of Chittagong division, Bangladesh. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science. DOI Number 1330976338.
2012: Sikder S, SMM Rahman, MA Alim and S Das. Haematological variations in Brucella abortus Antibody Positive Cross-bred Cattle at Chittagong, Bangladesh. YYU Vet Fak Derg, 23 (3), 125-128.
2012: Das S, BK Nath, MA Alim, S Sikder and MS Pallab. Acanthomatous ameloblastoma in a female Spitz Dog with rare atypical histomorphology: A case Study. Veterinary World, 6(4): 219-222, doi: 10.5455/vetworld.2003.219-222.
2012: Das S, MA Alim, S Sikder, AD Gupta and M Masuduzzaman. Prevalence and worm load of enteric helminthiasis in stray dogs of Chittagong Metropolitan, Bangladesh. YYU Vet Fak Derg. 23 (3), 141-145.
2011: Das S, MA Alim, MM Hassan, S Sikder, Muraduzzaman and M Masuduzzaman. Spirocercosis in stray dogs of Chittagong Metropolitan area of Bangladesh: an epidemiological and pathological investigation. Veterinary World, 4 (11): 485-491.
2010: Sikder S, SSU Ahmed, ASMG Kibria, MS Pallab, MB Uddin, J Basu and MM Uddin. Study on anatomical measurements for the blocking sites of paravertebral regional anaesthesia in Black Bengal goat. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 8(1), 81-86.

Funding

Current Funding

Project title	Designation	Fund	Duration
1. Investigation of causes of case fatality in kitten (BDT 1 lac)	Principal Investigator	CVASU Research Grant	2020-2021
2. Attempts to design effective immunisation schedule for canine parvovirus infection (BDT 3 lac)	Principal Investigator	University Grants Commission Bangladesh	2020-2021
3. Isolation, identification and screening of indigenous tropical marine microalgae for production of natural pigments (BDT 1 lac)	Co-investigator	University Grants Commission Bangladesh	2020-2021
4. Microalgae as a potential feed additive for survival, growth & coloration of ornamental fish (BDT 2 lac)	Co-investigator	Bangladesh Ministry of Science and Technology	2019-2020

Project Completed

Project title	Designation	Fund	Duration
5. Attempts to redesign rabies immunisation schedule for dogs in Bangladesh (BDT 1 lac)	Principal Investigator	CVASU Research Grant	2019-2020
6. Determination of the role of group G Streptococcus in the pathogenesis of rheumatic heart disease using a rat model	PhD student	NHMRC and Heart Foundation, Australia	2014-2018
7. Strengthening and expansion of post-graduate research capabilities for the diagnosis, prevention and control of infectious zoonotic diseases in livestock and poultry of Bangladesh	Co-investigator	World Bank	2012
8. Development of a routine service oriented planned dairy health and reproduction management program in commercial farm in Chittagong Metropolitan Areas	Co-investigator	University Grants Commission, Bangladesh	2012-2013
9. Bovine brucellosis: an epidemiological study at Chittagong, Bangladesh (BDT 1 lac)	Principal-investigator	DANIDA	2009-2011

Supervision

Current

PG (PhD)

SL No.	Student Name	Roll No.	Reg No.	Session	Degree	Supervisor
1.	Md Saddam Hossain			2019-2020	PG (PhD)	CoI Thesis Title : Study on common zoonotic and other infectious diseases of Cat and their microbiome
	Thesis Title : Study on common zoonotic and other infectious diseases of Cat and their microbiome

PG (MS)

SL No.	Student Name	Session	Degree	Supervisor
1.	Saida Zinnurine	2019-2020	PG (MS)	PI Thesis Title : Attempts to design effective immunisation schedule for canine rabies and parvovirus infection from Bangladesh perspective
	Thesis Title : Attempts to design effective immunisation schedule for canine rabies and parvovirus infection from Bangladesh perspective
2.	Md Jakir Hossain	2019-2020	PG (MS)	PI Thesis Title : Evaluation of risk factors and etiology of kitten mortality in Chattogram, Bangladesh
	Thesis Title : Evaluation of risk factors and etiology of kitten mortality in Chattogram, Bangladesh
3.	Turfatul Jannat	2018-2019	PG (MS)	PI Thesis Title : Antimicrobial activity of marine microalgae against common human disease in Chattogram ,Bangladesh
	Thesis Title : Antimicrobial activity of marine microalgae against common human disease in Chattogram ,Bangladesh
4.	Sharnalika karmakar	2018-2019	PG (MS)	PI Thesis Title : Antibacterial activity of marine microalgae against Bacterial causes skin disease of Pet animal
	Thesis Title : Antibacterial activity of marine microalgae against Bacterial causes skin disease of Pet animal
5.	Nahida Jaman Smrity	2018-2019	PG (MS)	PI Thesis Title : Antimicrobial activity of some marine microalgae against common diseases in aquaculture in Chattogram, Bangladesh
	Thesis Title : Antimicrobial activity of some marine microalgae against common diseases in aquaculture in Chattogram, Bangladesh
6.	Riffat Anwar	2018-2019	PG (MS)	PI Thesis Title : Pattern of skin diseases among pet owners of Chattogram
	Thesis Title : Pattern of skin diseases among pet owners of Chattogram
7.	Anannya Barua	2019-2020	PG (MS)	PI Thesis Title : Serological survey of zoonotic leptospirosis in veterinarians of Chattogram, Bangladesh
	Thesis Title : Serological survey of zoonotic leptospirosis in veterinarians of Chattogram, Bangladesh

Collaboration

Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, CVASU

Research Portfolio