Mohammad Arif Rahman
About Mohammad Arif Rahman
Mohammad Arif Rahman is a Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in the immunobiology of infectious diseases and virology. He has extensive academic and research experience, including a PhD in HIV immunology and positions at various institutions such as the National Institutes of Health and Kumamoto University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Mohammad Arif Rahman has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Postdoctoral Fellow since 2016. His research primarily focuses on the immunobiology of infectious diseases, particularly in relation to T cell responses. At NIH, he conducts studies involving T cell responses in vaccinated and SIV infected rhesus models, contributing to the understanding of immune responses in the context of viral infections.
Education and Expertise
Mohammad Arif Rahman holds a PhD in HIV immunology from Kumamoto University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Dhaka, completing his studies from 2008 to 2009. His undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, also from the University of Dhaka, which he completed from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in the field of immunobiology and virology.
Previous Research Experience
Prior to his current role at the NIH, Mohammad Arif Rahman worked in various research positions. He served as a Research Fellow at ICDDR,B in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 2008 to 2009. He continued at ICDDR,B as a Research Officer from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he was a PhD student at Kumamoto University from 2011 to 2015. He also spent 7 months as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2016, gaining diverse research experience in the field.
Research Focus
Mohammad Arif Rahman's research focuses on the immunobiology of infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on T cell responses. His work includes conducting research on T cell responses in vaccinated and SIV infected rhesus models. This research aims to enhance the understanding of immune mechanisms in the context of viral infections, contributing to the broader field of immunology.