A B M Ashraful | Lecturer | R. P. Shaha University

A B M Ashraful holds a B. Pharm. and M. Pharm degree from the University of Rajshahi. His research expertise lies in cancer biology, pharmacology, molecular docking, and natural product-based drug discovery. He has published my work in reputed international journals. Alongside research, he has teaching and organizational experience through active involvement in scientific and social initiatives. He is passionate about academic writing, reading, traveling, and contributing to community services.

Research Interests

Cancer Biology
Pharmacology
Phytopharmacology
Molecular Biology

Workshops

No workshops listed.

Trainings

Received

In-plant Training in The ACME laboratories Ltd.

Publications

Research Articles

Hossain, M. S., Siddique Jami, M. A. B., Ashraful, A. B. M., Uddin, M. N., Sarker, J., Uddin, M. J., Sadik, M. G., & Alam, A. H. M. (2026). Unveiling the anti-inflammatory activity of chloroform fraction of Curcuma wallichii and its phytoconstituents by in vivo and in silico studies. Scientific Reports, 16, 1762.
Ahmed, S. F., Hossen, Z., Chakraborty, I., Munna, M. M. R., Chowdhury, S., Zaheen, A., Tasmin, J., Ashraful, A. B. M., Jahin, M. A., & Ahmed, M. H. (2026). Dual targeting of IGF-1R and K-RAS with natural phytochemicals for lung cancer therapy: An in-silico study. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 24, 100662.
Sarker, J., Rahman, M., Amin, M. A., & Ashraful, A. B. M. (2026). Central and peripheral analgesic effects of Trachyspermum roxburghianum seed. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 15(5), 712–723.
Amin, M. A., Abu Baker, J. B., Rahman, M. A., Sarker, J., Hossain, M. M., Puja, S. D., Hossain, M. R., Bashar, M. B., & Ashraful, A. B. M. (2026). Investigation of the hypoglycemic potential of methanolic extract of Piper sylvaticum against streptozotocin- induced mice and in silico study. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 16(2), 1265–1285.
Sarker, J., Reza, A. S. M. A., Ashraful, A. B. M., Anjum, A., Akter, R., Uddin, M. J., Hossain, M. S., Rahman, A. A., Rashid, M., Sadik, M. G., & Alam, A. H. M. K. (2026). In vitro antioxidant and p53-targeted anticancer activity of Aerva sanguinolenta (L.) Blume across different human cancer cell lines and Ehrlich ascites carcinoma model. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 16(2), 1292–1316.
Islam, M. T., Saha, S., Ashraful, A. B. M., & Islam, M. S. (2026). Phytochemical profile, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antidiarrheal potentials of Hylocereus undatus leaf extract: GC–MS and in silico insights. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2026(1), 1–16.
Hossain, F., Zamaly, S., Ashraful, A. B. M., Rahman, A. A., Sadik, M. G., & Alam, A. H. M. K. (2025). Exploring the therapeutic potential of Leea rubra (Vitaceae): Antioxidant efficacy, brine shrimp lethality, and in-vivo anticancer activity against EAC cells in Swiss albino mice. Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 15(2), 181–195.
Hossain, M. S., Ashraful, A. B. M., Rahman, A. A., Rashid, M., Sadik, M. G., & Alam, A. H. M. K. (2025). Anti-ROS and anticancer potential of rhizomes and a polyunsaturated fatty acid from Curcuma wallichii as a bioactive compound. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2025(1), 1–13.
Sarker, J., Ashraful, A. B. M., Hossain, M. S., & Alam, A. H. M. K. (2025). Identification and in silico evaluation of polyphenolic compounds from Aerva sanguinolenta (L.) Blume for anticancer potential. Natural Product Research, 39(21), 1–5.

Professional Experience

R. P. Shaha University

Narayangonj - 1400, Bangladesh.

Lecturer
Department of Pharmacy,
Aug 2025 – Present

Awards and Honors

National Science and Technology (NST) Fellowship | 2023-24

Organization:

National Science and Technology (NST)

Location:

Academic Qualifications

M. Pharm.
University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi
B. Pharm
University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi

Hossain, F., Ashraful, A. B. M., Hossain, M. J., Rashid, M. A., & Alam, A. H. M. K. (2025). The pharmacological prospects of Curcuma: A review of its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 24(2), 231–249.

Yeasmin, S., Nayeem, A. N. M., Khatun, A., Ashraful, A. B. M., Faiaz, M., Parvin, S., Akhtar, M. A., Rahman, M. A. A., Reza, M. A., Alexiou, A., Papadakis, M., Welson, N. N., Mahmoud, M. H., Batiha, G. E.-S., & Zahan, R. (2024). Re-processing of pharmaceutical herb residues using isolated probiotics from plant sources and their beneficial effects on diarrhea. Food Hydrocolloids for Health, 6, 100181.

Conferences

Md. Shahria Islam, Mahsura Alam Ethila and ABM Ashraful* | Multi-Analytical Elucidation of Bioactive Metabolites and Antioxidant Capacity in Atalantia simplicifolia Leaf Extract. The 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Science: Innovation & Technology for Greener Industry (2nd ICFS: ITGI), 15-16 January 2026, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Md. Tariqul Islam*, Sudipta Saha, A.B.M. Ashraful, Md. Shafiqul Islam | Bioactive Metabolites and Pharmacological Activities of Hylocereus undatus Leaves. The 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Science: Innovation & Technology for Greener Industry (2nd ICFS: ITGI), 15-16 January 2026, BUET, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
ABM Ashraful and AHM Khurshid Alam* | Characterization of PN-H extracted from Curcuma wilcockii rhizomes (Zingiberaceae) and assessment of its anti-inflammatory properties. National Pharma Conference: Bridging Research and Practice, 23 June, 2025, JUST, Jessore, Bangladesh.
A. B. M. Ashraful, Mst. Marium Khatun, Sajib Ghosh and AHM Khurshid Alam* | Multi-Modal Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation of Curcuma wilcockii Rhizome Extract. 2nd International Conference on "Recent Advances in Science and Technology" (ICRAST),14-15 November, 2025, RU, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Md. Al Amin, Joy Sarker, and A.B.M. Ashradful * | Assessment of antidiabetic Activity of Methanolic Extract of piper sylvaticum: In Vivo and In silico approaches. 2nd International Conference on "Recent Advances in Science and Technology" (ICRAST), 14-15 November, 2025, RU, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Sajib Ghosh, ABM Ashraful, Mst. Marium Khatun, Md. Aziz Abdur Rahman, Mamunur Rashid, Md. Golam Sadik and AHM Khurshid Alam* | Leaves of Gynura Procumbens Reduce Diabetes in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats via Upregulating GLP-1R and GIP-R. 2nd International Conference on "Recent Advances in Science and Technology" (ICRAST), 14-15 November, 2025, RU, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
ABM Ashraful, Mst. Marium Khatun, and AHM Khurshid Alam* | Therapeutic Potential of Gynura procumbens leaf in Diabetes: Activation of GLP-1R and GIP-R Signaling Pathways in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. National Pharma Conference: Bridging Research and Practice, 23 June, 2025, JUST, Jessore, Bangladesh.
ABM Ashraful and AHM Khurshid Alam* | Unveiling the Anticancer Potential of Phaeocaulisin H: In vivo Evidence of Tumor Suppression, Safety, and Histopathological Impact. 3rd International Conference on Advancement of Life Sciences (ICALS 2025), 11-12 January 2025, MBSTU, Bangladesh.
ABM Ashraful, Juaher Raihan Tanvir, Jamiul Islam, Sarwar Jahan, Khadiza Khanam and AHM Khurshid Alam* | Exploring the antidiabetic potential of Gynora procumbens in streptozotocin-induced diabetics rats. International Conference on Advances and Challenges through Translational Research in Biological Sciences, 2 March 2024, RU, Rajshahi, Bangladesh..
Muhammad shariful Islam, Ibrahim Hossain, Farjana Sharmin, ABM Ashraful, khadiza Daisy, AHM Khurshid Alam, mamunur Rashid* | Investigation of cardio-protective effect of Syzygium cumini leaves on isoproterenol induced left ventricular hypertropy (LVH) in rats. International Conference on Advances and Challenges through Translational Research in Biological Sciences, 2 March 2024, RU, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
ABM Ashraful, Md. Aziz Abdur Rahman, and AHM Khurshid Alam* | Exploring the protective effects of edible foods in EAC mice: a cutting-edge and challenging chemopreventive approach. International Conference on The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR, 5-6 October 2023, RU, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Abu Naser Md Nayeem, Samima Yeasmin, Anjumanara khatun, ABM Ashraful, Muhsi faiaz, Ronok zahan* | Probiotics and Para Probiotics; Treatment Strategy Against Diarrhea. International Conference on The Role of Science and Technology towards 4IR, 5-6 October 2023, RU, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.