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Basic Science
In vivo and in vitro research, mechanistic insight and biomarker discovery for priority health problems.
Evidence-Based Medicine · Bangladesh
Improved Health for the Poor. Saving Lives.
Health & Disease Research Center for Rural Peoples (HDRCRP) is a non-profit health sector organization focused on rural health research, especially for rural women, non-communicable diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and community-based health innovation.
2007Established
12+Upazila GDM Reach
46Staff Listed
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About HDRCRP
A research center for rural people, especially rural women.
HDRCRP focuses on the health and disease research of rural people to improve health and social outcomes. The center undertakes globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding chronic non-communicable diseases, especially diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
The center strengthens evidence-based medical practices, performs public health research, disseminates research findings globally and calls for health policy reformulation.
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Core Research
Assessment of emerging health problems in poor rural subpopulations and innovation of low-cost health technologies.
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Academic Collaboration
Accepts national and international students, researchers and fellows to conduct collaborative research in Bangladesh.
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Research Network
Builds global linkages with universities, institutes, companies and health science organizations.
Research Activity
Multidisciplinary health and medical research.
Translational research is the key approach of HDRCRP, combining basic science, clinical science, population science and social medicine.
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Clinical Science
Clinical research and evidence-based care models for chronic and emerging health challenges.
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Population Science
Epidemiological studies including cross-sectional, case-control, cohort and intervention designs.
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Social Medicine
Operational and market research addressing social barriers for hard-to-reach rural women.
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Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome
Screening, prevention, biomarkers and cardiovascular complications of diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
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Sepsis & Infectious Diseases
Diagnostic innovation for sepsis and emerging infectious diseases through microcirculatory approaches.
Ongoing Research Topics
Priority areas in chronic disease and public health.
- Cardiovascular complications of postmenopausal women.
- Development of biomarkers to predict diabetes and cardiovascular complications.
- Gestational diabetes risk prediction and community screening in Bangladesh.
- Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetic cardiovascular complications.
- Genetic signature approaches for metabolic syndrome.
- EPI coverage gaps, sepsis diagnostics, stroke, hypertension and health microinsurance.
Main Research Area
HDRCRP started its journey in response to the rising trend of chronic diseases in Bangladesh, aiming to ensure better understanding of risk factors, preventive measures, curative strategies and awareness across levels of care.
Recent research focus: metabolic syndrome among rural Bangladeshi women; diabetes and cardiovascular risk; VEGF-related biomarker assessment; and low-cost prevention strategies.
Featured Project
GDM Project: Gestational Diabetes Advocacy and Capacity Building
A community-participated project to reduce Gestational Diabetes Mellitus related mortality and morbidity through advocacy, screening, training and service capacity building.
Project Information
Funded by World Diabetes Foundation (WDF)Duration: Sep 1, 2011 – Aug 31, 2014Rural Bangladesh
Goal
Sustainable reduction of GDM related mortality and morbidity through community participated advocacy and capacity building.
Objective
To sensitize target populations through sustained GDM Advocacy Forums and build capacity of service providers for identification, diagnosis and treatment of GDM.
Target Groups
- Pregnant women and mothers
- Females of reproductive age
- Household heads, related male members, social and religious leaders
- Local government authorities
- Health and family planning authorities
- Stakeholders related to ANC, safe delivery and postnatal care
Intended Results & Impact
19GDM Advocacy Forums
12GDM Corners
280,000People sensitized
36,000Pregnant women screened
3,000–4,000GDM cases treated
740People trained
Baseline survey: sample size 2400 from 12 Upazila; rural women GDM prevalence reported at 13.2% in project materials.
GDM Awareness Materials
Leaflets, banners, baseline survey and field activity materials.
These project visuals can be opened in large preview and used to present GDM awareness, community screening, baseline survey and training activities.
GDM Training & Research Resources
Downloadable manuals and project documents.
Training materials for physicians, nurses/paramedics and community health workers, plus data overview and baseline survey questionnaire.
Physician Training ManualGestational Diabetes Mellitus training materials for physicians.Nurse / Paramedic Training ManualBangla GDM training material for frontline health workers.Community Health Worker GuidelineTraining guideline on GDM for community health workers.GDM Data OverviewDataset overview, survey reach and programme summary.Baseline Survey QuestionnaireGDM health survey questionnaire for reproductive-age women.National Advocacy SpeechSpeech content for GDM advocacy and maternal health awareness.
Our Divisions & People
Leadership, advisors and research network.
HDRCRP works through a multidisciplinary structure that includes research leadership, investigators, technicians, administrative management, regional coordination, data management and international research executives.
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Leadership
President in Charge, Vice President, Secretary in Charge, Research Director and senior research leadership.
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Research Staff
Research assistants, survey coordinators, collaborative researchers, data management and technical team members.
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Field Team
Community camp organizers, office assistants, caretakers and support staff involved in field implementation.
Partners & Collaborators
Local and international research collaboration.
HDRCRP has formed working relationships with universities, hospitals, research institutions and development partners.
Research Institute, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan
Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
Immunobion Co. Ltd., Sapporo, Japan
National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan
Center for Tsukuba Advanced Research Alliance, University of Tsukuba, Japan
Ibaraki Prefectural University, Ibaraki, Japan
Hokkaido Health Science University, Japan
Bogra Medical College and Hospital, Bogra, Bangladesh
Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Department of Biology, Appalachian State University, USA
Center for research on international health, Tokai University, Japan
World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), Denmark
About Research Director
Dr. Subrina Jesmin
MBBS, FRCP, MS, Ph.D, FACC, FAHA, FICA
Her vision is to improve the health status of humanity, particularly the poorest women of Bangladesh, and to represent Bangladeshi women in the international medical research community through basic, clinical, translational and community research.
- Research Director, HDRCRP, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- International experience in cardiovascular medicine and clinical epidemiology.
- Published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Recipient of multiple international scientific awards and research fellowships.
- Collaborates with institutions in Japan, USA and Bangladesh.
International Executives & Advisors
Global experts supporting HDRCRP research.
Dr. Michiaki Hiroe
MD, PhD, FJCC. Ex-director, Division of Cardiology and Visiting Physician, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Japan.
Professor Anoop Misra
Chairman, National Diabetes, Obesity, Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC), India.
Chishimba Nathan Mowa, PhD
Department of Biology, Appalachian State University, USA.
Dr. Ichiro Sakuma
Director, Hokko Memorial Hospital and Hokko Memorial Clinic, Sapporo, Japan.
Professor Naoto Yamaguchi
Collaborating researcher, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Japan.
Dr. Nobutake Shimojo
Collaborating researcher, University of Tsukuba, Japan.
Work With Us
People Who Work With Us
Any individual or institution interested to work with HDRCRP is cordially welcome. This section combines the certificate gallery and a staff directory for the people supporting HDRCRP research, fieldwork and operations.
| SL | Name | Designation / Role | Group |
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| 01 | Dr. Arifur Rahman | President in Charge | Leadership & Administration |
| 02 | Dr. Nahida Akther Zahan | Vice President | Leadership & Administration |
| 03 | Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun | Secretary in Charge | Leadership & Administration |
| 04 | MST Nasima Akter | Finance Management and Laboratory Technologist | Leadership & Administration |
| 05 | MST Shirina Akter Shimu | Office Coordinator | Leadership & Administration |
| 06 | Zinat Ara Purnima | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 07 | MD Shoykat Hossain | Technical Expert and Web Designer of HDRCRP | Research & Technical Team |
| 08 | MD Azmal Hossain | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 09 | Forhad Roni | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 10 | Sheikh Siraj Uddin | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 11 | Shekh Belayet Hossan | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 12 | MD Moinul Haque | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 13 | MST Zinia Akter | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 14 | Irin Akter Sanda | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 15 | Mst Khadiza Khatun | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 16 | Shuchita Ahamed Shuchi | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 17 | MST Rabeya Begum | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 18 | Mst Panna Begum Beluni | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 19 | Mst Aleya Begum | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 20 | MST Minu Begum | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 21 | Zannatun Nesa Joly | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 22 | MD Rayhan Sheikh | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 23 | Nurul Alam | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 24 | Md. Asir Uddin Khandoker | HDRCRP Research Staff | Research & Technical Team |
| 25 | Md. Shahidul Islam | Survey Coordinator | Research & Technical Team |
| 26 | Md. Ridoy Mia | Survey Assistant | Research & Technical Team |
| 27 | Mst. Samima Islam | Research Assistant | Research & Technical Team |
| 28 | Md. Mahmdudul Hasan Khukun | Research Assistant | Research & Technical Team |
| 29 | Sumaiya Sayma | Collaborative Researcher (Health Economics) | Research & Technical Team |
| 30 | MD Saiful Islam | Research Assistant (Rural Health) | Research & Technical Team |
| 31 | MD Shekh Sadi | Data Entry Operator and Data Management Specialist | Research & Technical Team |
| 32 | MD Khalilur Rahman | Research Coordinator | Research & Technical Team |
| 33 | MD Rabiul Islam (Raton) | Research Assistant (Public Health) | Research & Technical Team |
| 34 | Md. Abdul Malek Mia | Office Caretaker | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 35 | Mst. Rume Begum | Office Cleaner | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 36 | Md. Sohel | Office Assistant | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 37 | MST Zahanara Begum | Athimkhana Caretaker | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 38 | Md. Zakir Shekh | Community Camp Organizer | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 39 | Afiya Farzana Ripu | Office Cleaner | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 40 | Md. Masud Rana | Community Camp Organizer | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 41 | MD Roni Pramanik | Camp Organizer | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 42 | MD Tutul Mia | Camp Organizer | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 43 | MD Ebadul Islam | Camp Organizer | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 44 | Mst Beauty Begum | Office Cleaner | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 45 | Mijanur Rahman Shanto | Camp Organizer | Field, Camp & Support Team |
| 46 | MD Rahul Islam Manik | Driver | Field, Camp & Support Team |
Certificate Gallery
Certificates and Recognition
Certificate cards can be clicked to preview a larger version.
Md. Zakir Shekh
Community Camp Organizer
Md. Sohel
Office Assistant
MD Roni Pramanik
Camp Organizer
Md. Masud Rana
Community Camp Organizer
MD Ebadul Islam
Camp Organizer
MD Rabiul Islam (Raton)
Research Assistant (Public Health)
MD Saiful Islam
Research Assistant (Rural Health)
Sumaiya Sayma
Collaborative Researcher (Health Economics)
Mst. Samima Islam
Research Assistant
Md. Abdul Malek Mia
Office Caretaker
Mst. Rume Begum
Office Cleaner
Afiya Farzana Ripu
Office Cleaner
Current Events
Selected events and research dissemination.
HDRCRP’s research activities have been presented in national and international meetings, including public health, cardiovascular epidemiology and global health events.
- Health microinsurance at Grameen Health: current status and future needs.
- Estimation of chronic diseases distribution in Bangladeshi population.
- Risk factors assessment for non-communicable disease in Bangladeshi rural women.
- Expanded Program on Immunization in Bangladesh: assessing coverage and gaps.
Photo Gallery
Photographs of various HDRCRP events.
Selected images from fieldwork, programmes, collaboration and research activities.
HDRCRP field event
Research and community activity
Community health programme
HDRCRP event photo
Research activity
Training and fieldwork
Community engagement
HDRCRP photo gallery
Health research activity
Research event and collaboration
Contact Us
Contact HDRCRP
For research inquiries, collaboration, or official communication, please use the email address below or visit the listed address.
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Email
jsubrina@hdrcrp.org
info@hdrcrp.org
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Address
Health & Disease Research Center for Rural Peoples (HDRCRP), Ena Arista, Flat # B-3, House # 802, Road # 3, Baitul Aman Housing Society, Adabor, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh.