Rate My Professor Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman

Dr. Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman is Professor of Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Parasitology at Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU). He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) and M.S. degree in Pathology from Bangladesh Agricultural University in Bangladesh. Rahman completed his Ph.D. at the United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University, Japan, under the supervision of Professor Osamu Yamato of Kagoshima University, Japan. His doctoral research titled "Study of molecular pathogenesis and epidemiology of GM2 gangliosidosis variant 0 (Sandhoff disease) in dogs and cats" marked the beginning of his research career focused on veterinary pathology.

Rahman's research interests include inherited neurodegenerative disorders and other inherited disorders and traits in humans and animals, immunopathology, genomics of infectious diseases of animals, and zoonotic diseases. At CVASU, he has advanced through the ranks: Assistant Professor from December 24, 2003, to March 23, 2012; Associate Professor from March 24, 2012, to April 25, 2016; and Professor since April 26, 2016. He currently serves as Proctor in the Office of the Proctor. Rahman has been honored with the Dean Awards 2013 from the United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University, Japan, and the Young Scientist Best Performance Award in 2001 from the Bangladesh Society of Veterinary Education and Research. His key publications demonstrate expertise in molecular diagnostics and pathology of genetic disorders. Notable works include: Kayesh et al., "Molecular dynamics of koala retrovirus infection in captive koalas in Japan" (Archives of Virology, 2019); Yabuki et al., "Changes in lectin-binding patterns in the kidneys of canines with immune-complex mediated glomerulonephritis" (Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2018); Mizukami et al., "Molecular prevalence of multiple genetic disorders in Border collies in Japan" (The Veterinary Journal, 2016); Rahman et al., "A case report on invasive ductal carcinoma in dog" (Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 2016); and multiple papers on GM2 gangliosidosis, such as genotyping assays and prevalence studies in toy poodles, mixed-breed dogs, and Shiba Inu (Journal of Veterinary Medical Science and others, 2012–2015).