Rajib Biswas


Doctor, Public Health Researcher and Software Developer

About me

Hello! I'm Rajib Biswas, a public health researcher from Bangladesh with a strong commitment to advancing maternal and child health through research and innovation. I earned my MBBS degree from Faridpur Medical College and have since worked at the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), a globally recognized health research organization.

Since my third year of medical school, I have been driven by a passion to improve public health, especially in areas impacting maternal and neonatal well-being. I am currently working with the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) project, where my research focuses on reducing maternal mortality, addressing postpartum complications, and improving neonatal health outcomes.

In addition to my work as a public health researcher, I am a self-taught software developer. My medical background, combined with technical expertise, enables me to develop mobile and web applications that bridge healthcare needs with technological solutions. I have developed several applications aimed at monitoring patient progress, determining optimal dosing for newborns, and supporting healthcare providers with user-friendly tools that improve patient care. This unique blend of clinical insight and software development expertise enables me to design practical, effective solutions that address real-world healthcare challenges.

A Few Recent Highlights

Rajib Biswas presenting at the ISA 2024 conference
Presentation at the ISA 2024 conference

On 5th November 2024, I presented at the International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA) 2024 Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Rajib Biswas with others at the manuscript writing workshop in 2024 by CHAMPS at Kenya
Writing workshop at Kenya

In February 2024, I attended a manuscript writing workshop organized by CHAMPS in Kenya.

Rajib Biswas demonstrating printouts from inpatient management system at FMCH
Inauguration of Inpatient Management System

In January 2024, the Department of Obstetrics at Faridpur Medical College Hospital implemented a software-based inpatient management system that I developed.

Rajib Biswas presenting at the ASTMH 2023 annual meeting
Presentation at the ASTMH Annual Meeting 2023

In 2023, I presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) in Chicago.

My Education and Profession

I earned my MBBS degree from Faridpur Medical College in 2019.

I am currently a Research Investigator at icddr,b, working on the CHAMPS project.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have received several awards, including the 2023 Laureate of the Bangladesh Bioethics Society.

I am a member of ASTMH, BBS and other professional bodies.

I have attended several training courses over the years including the most recent course Project Management in Global Health by the University of Washington.

Till date, I have been a co-author of 12 peer-reviewed published articles. As a primary author, I am currently working on 2 manuscripts.

I have attended several workshop and conferences over the years. Including ASTMH annual meetings, ISA conference, CHAMPS writing workshop and others.

Skills and Experiences

I currently serve as the Field Team Lead of the MITS team within the CHAMPS Bangladesh project.

Since medical school, I have gained experience in both formal and informal teaching. Over the years, I have taught clinical presentations and research methodology to fellow juniors and other senior faculties of my institution as well.

Over the course of my career, I have honed strong management skills that have allowed me to oversee diverse projects, coordinate teams, and implement impactful initiatives in public health, research, and healthcare systems.

I am proficient in English and Bengali (mother tongue).

Over the years, I have developed a robust proficiency in various office applications and software tools, leveraging them to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and deliver impactful results in my professional and research endeavors.

Since high school, I have self-learned programming languages and software development skills. Combining my medical knowledge, I focus on creating user-centric, data-driven systems for healthcare and research, solving technical challenges and improving efficiency.

Rajib Biswas

The Inventor Kite Runner

This boy wished he could have a real kite, but he didn't know how to make one, and no one was willing to help. Undeterred, he came up with a new idea. While the other boys played with their 'real' kites, he crafted one from a polythene sheet, creating something more beautiful and creative than the traditional kites around him.
This photograph was featured in National Geographic in 2019.