Dr. Syeda Zerin Imam is a dedicated public health researcher, microbiologist, professional dentist, passionate painter, and entrepreneur. With a strong commitment to science, healing, and creativity, she strives to improve health outcomes and human dignity through rigorous research, clinical practice, and artistic expression. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health at the School of Public Health, Shandong University, China. Her doctoral thesis focuses on “Determinants and consequences of adolescent pregnancy and maternal morbidity in Bangladesh”. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from North South University, Bangladesh, and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Dhaka University.
Dr. Imam’s research interests span maternal and adolescent health, oral health, diabetes, catastrophic health expenditure, and health system strengthening. She has worked on multiple national and international research projects, including collaborations with Shandong University, North South University, BIRDEM Hospital, and the World Bank. She has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her work at various academic platforms. Beyond academia, Dr. Imam is a practicing dentist with extensive clinical experience. She has served as a Medical Officer at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) and BIRDEM Hospital. She is also actively involved in humanitarian efforts, animal welfare, anti-tobacco campaigns, and diabetes awareness programs. Her mission is to remove suffering and uphold human dignity through kindness, hard work, and effective communication.
Her motto is “Truth & Accountability”, which guides her in responding promptly and responsibly. She is a member of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries and holds positions in several organisations, including the Association of Bangladesh-China Alumni and Shuprovat Nari Progoti Sangstha. Dr. Imam also nurtures her creative side as a painter and is expanding her entrepreneurial ventures into Non-GMO value-added commodities and biological enhancements.
Dr. Syeda Zerin Imam continues to bridge the worlds of public health, clinical dentistry, scientific research, and artistic expression — working toward her vision of “Wellbeing for All”.
She has the privilege of being
- Member of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
- Former Preparatory Secretariat Member of Association of Bangladesh China Alumni.
- Former Executive Committee Member of Shuprovat Nari Progoti Sangstha.
Her Education
- Doctoral candidate, (2017-present), Thesis: “Determinants and consequences of adolescent pregnancy and maternal morbidity in Bangladesh”, Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Master of Public Health (2015): Thesis: “knowledge, attitude and practices of safe care of menstrual cycle among slum-dwelling adolescent girls in Dhaka city.” North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, (2009), Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Research Experience
- Consultant: Good Neighbor Series; World Bank.
- Shandong University (SDU): – Currently working on PhD thesis and taking part in other university research activities. (2016-Present)
- Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST): – Got the opportunity to work and learn from international researchers. The project proposal was accepted but could not accomplish the project due to attaining the Chinese Government Scholarship in 2016. (2016)
- North South University (NSU) Enrolled in the MPH program and got hands-on training in data collection, presentation, report writing and detail-oriented teamwork. (2011_2015)
- Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes (BIRDEM): Worked as a research assistant in a research project funded by Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMDC). (2011-2012)
Projects
Independent researcher:
- Health status of the elderly people in the capital of Bangladesh.
- Research on abusive behaviour in national and international space across the world.
Shandong University Lab:
- Suicide attempt and its associated factors in young women with adolescent pregnancy in Bangladesh: higher risk if shorter post-pregnancy
- Drug addiction and its effect among teenagers in Bangladesh.
- Adolescent Pregnancy and Maternal Morbidity in Bangladesh
- Chikungunya – An Emerging Threat to Bangladesh (ongoing)
- Catastrophic Health Expenditure among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Province-wide Study in Shandong, China
- The rural-urban disparity in category II vaccination among children under five years of age: evidence from a survey in Shandong, China
Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST):
- Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant properties of Fruit Extract of Phyllanthus acidus. (Wet lab Research)
North South University (NSU):
- Knowledge, attitude and practices on safe care of menstrual cycle among slum-dwelling adolescent girls in Dhaka city.
- Health status of the waste pickers of Dhaka City.
Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes (BIRDEM):
- Relationship of dental diseases with coronary artery diseases and diabetes in Bangladesh.
Publications
[3] Representation of the warning signs of abusive behavior: A threat for global health; S. Z. Imam, “CHD Group,” 22 October 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.chdgroup.org/policies/representation-of-the-warning-signs-of-the-abusive-behaviour-a-threat-for-the-global-health/. [Accessed 2 February 2021].
[4] Addressing policy gaps for diarrhoeal diseases in Bangladesh; S. Z. Imam, “CHD Group,” 19 August 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.chdgroup.org/policies/addressing-policy-gaps-for-diarrhoeal-diseases-in-bangladesh/. [Accessed 2 February 2021].
[6] Manual Dexterity: An Important Tool for Dentists; S. Z. Imam, “Manual Dexterity: An Important Tool for Dentists,” ECRONICON, vol. 18, no. 7, pp. 1409-1419, 2019.
[7] Catastrophic Health Expenditure among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Province-wide Study in Shandong, China; Z. J. J. C. Z. I. S. X. Z. Q. X. L. S. C. Zhou, “Catastrophic Health Expenditure among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Province-wide Study in Shandong, China.,” Journal of Diabetes Investigation, vol. 10, no. 2, 2018.
[8] Proactive Initiatives of Dental Practitioners to Manage Emergency in the Dental Office; S. Z. Imam, “Proactive Initiatives of Dental Practitioners to Manage Emergency in the Dental Office,” ECRONICON, vol. 17, no. 7, pp. 1086-1097, 2018.
[9] The rural-urban disparity in category II vaccination among children under five years of age: evidence from a survey in Shandong, China; Z. I. S. Z. J. Q. X. L. S. L. X. &. C. Z. Xinyi Zhang, “Rural-urban disparity in category II vaccination among children under five years of age: evidence from a survey in Shandong, China,” International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 17, no. 87, 2018.
[10] Relationship of dental diseases with coronary artery diseases and diabetes in Bangladesh; K. N. C. S. M. S. I. Arup Ratan Choudhury, “Publication on Relationship of dental diseases with coronary artery diseases and diabetes in Bangladesh,” Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy, vol. 6, no. 2, 2016.
Activism
Rescuer for Animal Welfare
Saving the Victims from being slaughtered, burnt and having accidents. Rescuing the puppies from being lost and becoming the victim of social rage.
An Activist in the Anti-Tobacco Campaign
Anti-tobacco counselling, awareness build-up against tobacco, Demonstration of health issues caused by tobacco intake, information collection, arrangements of seminars and roadshows.
An Activist in the BIRDEM HOSPITAL
Awareness build-up against diabetes (Type I & Type II), management of diabetic patients and taking proper treatment protocol for diabetic patients during dental procedures.
Dental Practice
- Freelance Dentist from the year 2008 to 2016.
- Medical Officer on Post Graduate Training: (a) Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University; Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Employed from Jul 2014 to Jun 2015, (b) BIRDEM Hospital, 122 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka-1000, Employed from Jul 2010 to Jul 2011
- Intrain Dentist: Pioneer Dental College, Lichubagan, Jowarshahara, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Employed from Oct 2008 to Sep 2009.
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