Title: The Global AMR Innovation Fund Summit 2025
Date: March 9-11, 2025
Organized by: UK Government’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Role: Speaker
Topic: How QAAPT Leverages Machine Learning and AI to Address AMR Challenges

Summary: Honored to speak at the #GAMRIFSummit2025 in Kuala Lumpur, organized by the UK Government’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Over 140 experts from 29 countries gathered to collaborate on combating #AMR. The summit highlighted innovation, knowledge-sharing, and new partnerships in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

During the event, I had the privilege of presenting the UK aid #FlemingFund Regional Grant #CAPTURA, which is led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). My presentation focused on how QAAPT utilizes Machine Learning and AI to address AMR challenges, with the aim of creating a global, free AMR data management and visualization tool.

It was an inspiring opportunity to connect with leading scientists, researchers, and organizations, including SeqAfrica and EQAsia. I look forward to further collaborations and advancing our collective work to combat AMR.

A special thanks to the #DHSC team and to all those who made the summit a success, including Shahida Syed, Aaron Kual, Tom Pilcher, Grace Melvin, Wei Huang, Amina Ndanusa, and Nimesh Poudyal for facilitating this impactful event.

Title: Advanced Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Analysis and Clinical Leadership Training
Date: Feb 18-21, 2025
Organized by: Supported by the UK Government’s Fleming Fund through the CAPTURA and TACE projects, International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
Location: Hotel Grand Intercontinental, Seoul, South Korea
Role: Organizer and Presenter
Topic: Empowering Decision-Makers in AMR Data Analysis with QAAPT

Summary: It was a privilege to organize and present at the three-day Advanced AMR Data Analysis and Clinical Leadership Training in Seoul. Supported by the #FlemingFund through the #CAPTURA and #TACE projects, the event brought together over 60 participants from more than 15 countries and featured 20+ expert speakers.

As both an organizer and speaker, I demonstrated how QAAPT (https://qaapt.com), a free, web-based AMR data visualization platform, can empower decision-makers, microbiologists, and public health professionals to analyze AMR data and drive meaningful actions.

Distinguished leaders from the field, including Jerome Kim (Director General, IVI), Florian Marks (Deputy Director General, IVI), Nimesh Poudyal (Head of AMR Department, IVI), and Professor Dame Sally Davies (UK Special Envoy on AMR), joined us to share their expertise.

I extend a special thank you to the expert speakers and my colleagues, including John Stelling, Professor Karin Thursky, Kamini Walia, Nour Shamas, Sanjay Kumar Singh, and many more, for their invaluable contributions to the event's success.

This training exemplified the power of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making in tackling AMR, and I look forward to continuing these essential conversations to create meaningful change in global health.

Title: National One Health AMR Surveillance Capacity Building Training
Date: December 21-26, 2024
Organized by: CDC-DGHS, IEDCR, with support from the Fleming Fund Country Grant to Bangladesh, CAPTURA & TACE Project, WHONET Strategic Alignment Grant, AMROH Project/Massey University
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Role: Lead Trainer & Facilitator
Topic: Strengthening One Health AMR Surveillance and Data Analysis

Summary: 🚀 Strengthening Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance in Bangladesh! We successfully completed a five-day capacity-building training program focusing on Human, Animal, Aquaculture, and Environment sectors. This initiative empowered key stakeholders with essential skills in AMR data management and analysis under the One Health approach.

As part of this initiative, I had the privilege to lead a two-day hands-on training on AMR data analysis using WHONET and QAAPT (https://lnkd.in/gvZvbJST), equipping participants with practical tools to process and interpret surveillance data. This was followed by a sector-specific session on AMR data management for Animal, Aquaculture, and Environment sectors conducted by the AMROH team, and a final session focused on cross-sectoral One Health collaboration.

Organized by CDC-DGHS and IEDCR, and supported by global partners including CAPTURA & TACE, Fleming Fund, and WHONET, this effort highlights the importance of coordinated, data-driven AMR surveillance. Participants are now better equipped to develop local antibiograms and contribute to national and global AMR containment strategies.

Special appreciation to global experts and colleagues: Dr. Nimesh Poudyal, Prof. Joanna McKenzie, Prof. Jaap Wagenaar, Dr. John Stelling, Prof. Heike Schmitt, Dr. S M Shahriar Rizvi, Dr. Nure Alam Siddiky, Prof. Shah Monir Hossain, Prof. Zakir Hosaain Habib, Prof. Tahmina Shirin, Dr. Md. Noor Ashad-Uz-Zaman, Dr. Hurul Jannat Shimu, Dr. Piash Kumer Deb, Dr. Saima Binte-Golam Rasul, Mr. Shakawat Hossain, Dr. Alejandro Dorado García, and all the dedicated participants.

Title: CAPTURA Phase 2 & TACE Project Inauguration in Bangladesh
Date: November 2024
Organized by: Fleming Fund Regional Grant Phase 2, Mott MacDonald, International Vaccine Institute (IVI)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Role: Project Inauguration & Speaker
Topic: Advancing AMR Surveillance and Management in Asia

Summary:I thrilled to announce the successful completion of the CAPTURA Phase 2 & TACE Project Inauguration in Bangladesh. This milestone was made possible by the Fleming Fund Regional Grant Phase 2, managed by Mott MacDonald, and led by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). The project focuses on advancing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) surveillance and management across Asia.

The event brought together global health experts, policymakers, and technical partners from organizations like The Peter Doherty Institute, WHONET, SwipeRx Limited, and University of Heidelberg. During the inauguration, we discussed strategies for improving AMU/AMC surveillance, piloting a national antimicrobial prescribing survey tool, and establishing an AMR Surveillance Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.

The inauguration also marked the beginning of a long-term collaboration aimed at enhancing the private sector’s role in AMR surveillance and management. The event highlighted the importance of international partnerships in addressing global health challenges, and we look forward to the continued progress of these initiatives in Bangladesh and across Asia.

Title: National AMR Data Management Training – Malaysia
Date: May 2025
Organized by: Institute for Medical Research (IMR), National Institute of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Role: Lead Trainer
Topic: AMR Data Integration, Analysis & Visualization using WHONET and QAAPT

Summary: Wrapped up a highly rewarding five-day training session on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) data management and analysis using WHONET and QAAPT software. Hosted by the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) under the National Institute of Health (NIH), Ministry of Health Malaysia, the training brought together passionate professionals dedicated to strengthening AMR surveillance through data-driven approaches.

Over the course of the week, we explored key concepts in data integration, conversion, visualization, and analysis—equipping participants with practical skills to tackle AMR challenges in their respective institutions. The enthusiasm and adaptability of the participants were truly inspiring, making the experience incredibly fulfilling.

Special thanks to our gracious hosts at IMR, with heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Rohaidah Hashim, Dr. Ridhuan Ali, Ms. Fadhilah, and the entire organizing team. We're also grateful to Dr. Nimesh Poudyal for virtually sharing IVI’s global AMR mission and to Dr. John Stelling, founder of WHONET, for discussing WHONET’s strategic roadmap.

The training exemplified our shared commitment to building strong public health systems through collaborative learning and innovation. Participants now have access to continued learning through the AMR Academy and its comprehensive training resources.

Title: 8th World One Health Congress
Date: September 19-24, 2024
Organized by: Global One Health Community
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Role: Participant & Speaker
Topic: Advancing One Health Approach to Combat AMR

Summary: I had the privilege of participating in the 8th World One Health Congress in Cape Town, South Africa, organized by the Global One Health Community. This event brought together professionals, scientists, and policymakers from around the world to advance the One Health approach in addressing global health challenges, including Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

The congress provided an excellent opportunity to showcase innovative approaches to tackling AMR, exchange knowledge with global experts, and discuss the vital intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. During the event, I presented on how QAAPT contributes to One Health AMR surveillance through data-driven solutions.

The conference also focused on fostering international collaborations and further strengthening the global response to AMR. It was an invaluable experience engaging with global health leaders and contributing to impactful discussions at this prestigious event.

Title: QAAPT: Quick Analysis of Antimicrobial Patterns and Trends at 5th International Conference on Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture in Bangladesh
Date: Sep 3, 2023
Organized by: Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB)
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Title: Statistics for Microbiologist: AMR data management and analysis
Date: August 5, 2023
Organized by: JaeTech Global
Location: Online

Title: DHIS2 Annual Expert Academy 2021: Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance: WHONET and DHIS2 integration in Bangladesh
Date: July, 2021
Organized by: University of Oslo, Norway.
Location: Online

Title: Webinar | Evidence to Action: Advancing the Antimicrobial Resistance Agenda during a Pandemic – December 2020
Date: December 2020
Organized by: International Vaccine Institute (IVI), International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), Embassy of Denmark in Korea
Location: Online

Title: APNIC Asia-2019
Date: September 2019
Organized by: APNIC
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Title: Asia Electronic Health Informatics Network, AeHIN-2019
Date: June 2019
Organized by: HISP Sri Lanka
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Title: CEBIT Asia-2019
Date: March 2019
Organized by: CEBIT Asia
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Title: DHIS2 Expert Academy-2018
Date: July 2018
Organized by: Department of Informatics, University of Oslo
Location: Oslo, Norway

Title: DHIS2 Level-1 Academy
Date: June 2018
Organized by: HISP Bangladesh and DGHS
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Title: DHIS2 Level-2 Academy-2017
Date: November 2017
Organized by: University of Oslo and HISP Tanzania
Location: Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania

Title: J2EE Training
Date: January 2015
Organized by: Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, ICT Division
Location: Mysore, India