Sheikh Hossain | Maternal depression | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Sheikh Hossain | Maternal depression | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Sheikh Hossain, icddr,b, Bangladesh

Sheikh Jamal Hossain is an accomplished public health professional from Bangladesh with expertise in maternal and child health, health economics, and psychosocial stimulation. He holds a Master of Public Health from NIPSOM, Dhaka University, and a Master’s in Health Economics from the same institution. With over a decade of experience at icddr,b, he currently serves as an Assistant Scientist. His research focuses on child development, maternal mental health, and injury prevention, with several impactful publications in international journals. Sheikh Jamal has led projects funded by Grand Challenges Canada and SIDA, contributing to sustainable health interventions. βœ¨πŸ“Š

 

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πŸ“˜ Educational Background πŸŽ“

Sheikh Jamal Hossain has an extensive academic foundation in public health and health economics. He earned a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Health Education from NIPSOM, Dhaka University, in 2008. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Social Science in Health Economics (2002) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Economics (2001) from the Institute of Health Economics, Dhaka University. Sheikh also holds a Bachelor in Social Science (1999) from National University, Bangladesh, and a Diploma in Medical Technology (Physiotherapy) from the State Medical Faculty of Bangladesh (1999). πŸŒŸπŸ“Š

 

πŸ“š Specialized Training & Skills πŸ’Ό

Sheikh Jamal Hossain has completed several advanced training programs to enhance his expertise in public health research. He attended a five-day course on Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis at the India Institute of Public Health Foundation. Additionally, he participated in a five-day training on Methods for Program Impact Evaluation using Longitudinal Data, organized by MEASURE Evaluation, University of North Carolina, USA, in collaboration with icddr,b. Sheikh also completed a ten-day Advanced Course on Biostatistical Methods and Stata at icddr,b, which has sharpened his skills in data analysis and statistical modeling. πŸ“ŠπŸ’‘

 

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience 🌍

Sheikh Jamal Hossain has an extensive career in public health research. Since January 2018, he has served as an Assistant Scientist at icddr,b, where he contributes to impactful health studies. Prior to this role, he worked as a Research Investigator at icddr,b from November 2013 to February 2017, and as a Senior Field Research Officer from July to October 2013. In 2013, he also served as a Consultant for Azmeri International. Earlier, he coordinated projects focused on injury prevention as a Project Coordinator at the Centre for Injury Prevention and Research Bangladesh (CIPRB) from July 2009 to April 2013. πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬πŸŒ

 

🧠 Research Focus Areas

Sheikh Jamal Hossain’s research primarily focuses on public health and socio-economic issues, particularly in low-income settings. His work explores the impacts of health interventions on child development, maternal mental health, and food insecurity, especially in rural Bangladesh. His studies also delve into the epidemiology of anaemia, healthcare access, and the effects of psychosocial and nutritional programs. Additionally, Hossain contributes to global health studies, such as tracking health trends, development assistance, and disease burden assessments. His work on iron interventions, mental health, and child development is key to improving health policies and outcomes. πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬πŸŒ±

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Immediate impact of stay-at-home orders to control COVID-19 transmission – The Lancet Global Health 🌍 (530 citations, 2020)
  • Prevalence, years lived with disability, and trends in anaemia burden – The Lancet Haematology πŸ’‰ (161 citations, 2023)
  • Tracking development assistance for health and for COVID-19 – The Lancet πŸ’° (112 citations, 2021)
  • Assessing performance of the Healthcare Access and Quality Index – The Lancet Global Health πŸ₯ (88 citations, 2022)
  • Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries – The Lancet Public Health πŸš— (48 citations, 2022)
  • Benefits and risks of iron interventions in infants in rural Bangladesh – New England Journal of Medicine 🩸 (42 citations, 2021)
  • Benefits and risks of Iron interventions in children (BRISC): protocol – BMJ Open πŸ”¬ (31 citations, 2017)
  • Preanalytic and analytic factors affecting the measurement of haemoglobin concentration – BMJ Global Health 🩺 (24 citations, 2021)
  • Effects of integrated psychosocial stimulation and Unconditional Cash Transfer on Children’s development – Social Science & Medicine 🧸 (21 citations, 2022)
  • Prevalence of maternal postpartum depression and cost coping mechanisms – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 🧠 (20 citations, 2020)

 

Rasheedat Balogun | Obstetric Haemorrhage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rasheedat Balogun | Obstetric Haemorrhage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rasheedat Balogun, University College Hospital Ibadan/ Fertpromax Consult, Nigeria

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun πŸŽ“ is a distinguished Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist at Fertpromax Consult, Lagos, Nigeria. With an MB; BS from the University of Ibadan (2013), she excelled as the Best Graduating Student in Surgery. Dr. Balogun has received multiple accolades, including Overall Best Candidate and Best Female Candidate in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the West African College of Surgeons (2020). Her research contributions include publications in prominent journals, focusing on pregnancy-related cases.

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Educational Background

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun holds a distinguished educational background in medicine and surgery. She earned her MB; BS degree from the University of Ibadan, College of Medicine, in 2013, where she graduated as the Best Graduating Student in Surgery. In 2020, she became a member of the West African College of Surgeons (MWACS) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Recently, in 2023, Dr. Balogun attained the Fellow of the Medical College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FMCOG) designation from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. Her foundational education was completed at the Federal Government College, Ijanikin, Lagos, where she earned her WASSC in 2005. πŸ“šβœ¨

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun is a highly skilled Consultant Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist at Fertpromax Consult in Gbagada, Lagos, since February 2024. Previously, she served as Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, from November 2022 to October 2023. Dr. Balogun also held the position of Senior Resident in the Assisted Conception Unit (IVF) at UCH from December 2020 to October 2023 and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 2017 to 2020. Her medical journey began as a House Officer at UCH (2013-2014), with roles as a Medical Officer at several hospitals, including Get-Well Hospital and TZ Hospital. 🌟πŸ₯

 

Awards and Honors

Dr. Rasheedat Omolola Balogun has received several prestigious awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements. In 2023, she was honored by University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, for her dedication and growth contributions to the hospital. She also earned the UCH Shalina Rising Star award, being recognized as one of the top six best residents’ dissertations and finishing as the first runner-up. Additionally, Dr. Balogun received the Professor Vincent Aimakhu Prize from the West African College of Surgeons in 2021 for being the best candidate in the 2020 membership examinations, along with the Eusebe Alihonou Prize for being the best female candidate. 🌟✨

 

Conclusion

Dr. Rasheedat Balogun embodies the qualities sought in a recipient of the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her exceptional educational achievements, extensive clinical experience, impactful research contributions, and recognition by peers demonstrate her unwavering commitment to the field of obstetrics and gynecology. She stands out as a candidate who not only contributes to medical science but also inspires future generations of healthcare professionals.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • A randomized controlled trial on the comparison of two doses of carbetocin with oxytocin for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (Concert Trial), Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research (2024) DOI: 10.1111/jog.16097 🩺
  • Assessment of anxiety and depression, and coping mechanisms during COVID-19 lockdown among pregnant women, Heliyon (2022) DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10902 😷
  • Outcomes following cervical cerclage at the University College Hospital. A retrospective analysis, Conference paper (Year not specified) πŸ“„