Dr Rajib Biswas - Work Experience

Work Experience

I joined icddr,b as a Project Research Physician on January 6, 2019, under the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) project.

icddr,b (International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh) is one of the most prestigious public health research institutions in Bangladesh and globally. From a young age, I have been an curious individual, driven by a passion for thinking, creating, and innovating like a scientist. When I got the opportunity to study medicine in Bangladesh, I initially felt uncertain about how it aligned with my aspirations. However, I decided to embrace the challenge and use my medical knowledge to contribute to scientific research in the field of public health.

Joining icddr,b was a dream come true for me, as it is for many aspiring researchers in Bangladesh. Known as a hub for world-renowned public health scientists, icddr,b offers an unparalleled learning environment for those passionate about advancing public health research. For anyone in Bangladesh aspiring to become a public health scientist, icddr,b is the ultimate school of learning and discovery—and it was no different for me.

My Timeline at icddr,b

November 10, 2023

Promoted to Research Investigator
March 01, 2021

Promoted to Study Physician
January 06, 2019

Joined icddr,b as Project Research Physician

Roles and Activities

Training and Capacity Building

I have contributed extensively to training and capacity-building initiatives within my role. Below are some of the key activities:

MITS Trainer
I serve as a trainer for Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) for newly appointed physicians at CHAMPS Bangladesh. To date, I have trained 14 physicians in MITS techniques. Additionally, I provide field support to other physicians, including arranging and conducting training sessions for NIPAH virus study physicians on MITS procedures. I am also responsible for organizing refresher training sessions for CHAMPS MITS physicians to ensure they remain up-to-date with best practices.
IPC Training at ZMCH
In response to findings from our work, I played a role to organize Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training at ZMCH and our training resulted in an introduction of individual suction tubes for all neonates in the SCANU (Special Care Newborn Unit), aiming to reduce cross-contamination and improve neonatal care.
Research Methodology Training
I facilitated a Research Methodology Training program, conducted by icddr,b, for the faculty of BSMMC to strengthen their research capabilities.
Training on Consent Taking
As the MITS team supervisor, I am responsible for training physicians on obtaining informed consent from the parents of deceased children while maintaining ethical standards and sensitivity.

Research Activities

Environmental Sampling at BSMMCH and ZMCH
September 19, 2022
In our mortality surveillance efforts at BSMMCH and ZMCH, we identified that neonatal sepsis accounted for a significant proportion of deaths. Many of the causative organisms were facility-specific and showed high resistance to commonly used antibiotics. To address this, I worked with the laboratory team to conducted environmental sampling at these facilities to pinpoint the sources of these organisms and understand their transmission dynamics.