Dr. Zakir Hossin | Life Course Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zakir Hossin, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Muhammad Zakir Hossin is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in social and perinatal epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden 🇸🇪. With a PhD in Epidemiology, his research delves into the developmental origins of health and diseases, focusing on prenatal social and intrauterine risk factors’ impact on future health outcomes across generations. He has extensive experience in statistical analysis and has authored numerous publications in prestigious journals. His dedication to understanding health inequalities and life course epidemiology is evident through his teaching, supervision, and conference presentations worldwide 🌍. He is an active member of various professional associations, contributing significantly to the field.

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Education:

Muhammad Zakir Hossin pursued an extensive academic journey that culminated in a PhD in Epidemiology from the prestigious Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪. His doctoral research, focused on elucidating the early life determinants of socioeconomic and health inequalities, spanned four years and involved in-depth life course studies within and across generations. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Master of Science in Public Health from Stockholm University and a Master of Social Sciences in Sociology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. His educational foundation also includes a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Sociology from the University of Dhaka, laying the groundwork for his subsequent impactful research endeavors.

Research Experience :

Muhammad Zakir Hossin’s research journey is marked by a fervent commitment to understanding the intricate interplay between early life factors and long-term health outcomes 🧬. Transitioning from his doctoral studies in life course epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute, where he delved into the impact of prenatal social and biological disadvantages on health inequalities across generations, he now serves as a postdoctoral researcher in perinatal epidemiology. At the Clinical Epidemiology Division, he focuses on unraveling the significance of maternal pre-existing cardiovascular disease in shaping the developmental trajectories of offspring, particularly concerning neurodevelopmental and cardiovascular outcomes 🤰. Additionally, his brief yet impactful stint as a research assistant involved harmonizing variables for an international database, contributing to a broader understanding of health trajectories under the EU-Horizon 2020 project ATHLOS.

Teaching Experience :

Muhammad Zakir Hossin has demonstrated a passion for education 📚 throughout his academic career, engaging in teaching roles both in Sweden and Bangladesh. At the Karolinska Institute, he served as a teaching assistant for various courses, including “Methods for Life Course Epidemiology” and “Basic Statistics and Computer-based Analysis,” imparting practical knowledge to postgraduate and master’s students. Prior to this, during his tenure at Eastern University in Bangladesh, he assumed the role of lecturer, teaching “Introduction to Sociology” to undergraduate students. His teaching experience spans diverse subjects and student demographics, reflecting his dedication to fostering learning and academic growth.

Awards:

Muhammad Zakir Hossin’s exemplary contributions to research have been recognized through a plethora of prestigious awards and scholarships 🏆. Notably, he was granted the Starting Grant by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life, and Welfare, enabling him to delve into the impact of maternal cardiovascular disease on children’s long-term health outcomes. Despite declining an International Postdoc Grant, he received accolades such as Travel Grants from the Karolinska Institute for presenting scientific abstracts internationally. Additionally, his academic prowess was celebrated with the award of a Gold Medal at the University of Dhaka’s Convocation and several scholarships, including those from the Swedish Institute and the Japan International Cooperation Foundation.

Research Focus:

Muhammad Zakir Hossin’s research focuses on understanding the intricate interplay between socioeconomic factors, health outcomes, and behavioral patterns, particularly in the context of Bangladesh 🇧🇩. With a notable emphasis on issues such as internet addiction, maternal healthcare inequality, and healthcare-seeking behavior among specific ethnic groups, his work contributes significantly to public health discourse. Additionally, he explores broader themes such as early-life programming of adult diseases, gender disparities in life expectancy, and the impact of migration on health. Through his diverse research portfolio, Hossin sheds light on critical areas affecting population health, paving the way for informed interventions and policy development. 🧬🏥📊

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