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Simin Shabnam Lopa
Designation Office Department
Associate Professor Pharmacy
Education Summary Ph.D, M. Pharm, B.Pharm
Name of Degree Subject/Group Institution University Passing Year
Ph.D Pharmacy Institute of Biological Sciences (IBSc) Rajshahi University 2025
M. Pharm Phytochemistriy, Pharmacology Department of Pharmacy Rajshahi University 2002
B.Pharm Phytochemistry, Pharmacology Pharmacy department ,Rajshahi university Rajshahi university 2000
Duration Department/Office Organization Position
01 Jan 2004 - 10 Jan 2015 Quality Assurance department, Novartis Bangladesh Ltd, Tongi, Gajipur, Bangladesh, Senior Executive
Article
# Title
1 KHADIZA KHANAM, A. H. M. MOSTOFA KAMAL, MOSTAFIZUR RAHMAN, SHAMMI AKHTER, SIMIN SHABNAM LOPA, MD. ATIKUL ISLAM, MD. SARWAR JAHAN, NURUNNAHAR, "Tamarindus indica Leaf Extract as a Natural Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and CNS Depressant: Experimental Evidence in Mice" , published in 2025 - Volume 27 [Issue 8]
Published date: Sep 2025
Research Paper
# Title
1 Md. Maniruzzaman1 , Ashik Mosaddik2 , Md. Badrul Islam3 , Simin Shabnam Lopa1 , Nurunnahar1 , Sanzia Mehjabin1 , Md. Moksadul Amin4 , Md. Abu Zubair5 , Sadia Nusrat6 and Md. Shahidul Haque4, "Phytochemical Screening and Potential on Antioxidative Efficacy of Five Varieties of Citrus Fruit Peels in Bangladesh" , published in Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Science Volume 10 ~ Issue 2 (2024) pp: 26-38
Published date: Apr 2024
2 Ahammed MS, Kader MA, Islam KM, Lopa SS, Alam AH, Sadik G. , "Anti-inflammatory Activity of the Phenolic Compounds from Vanda roxburghii R. " , published in Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal. 2023 Jan 31;26(1):1-6.
Published date: Jan 2023
3 2. Tahira Foyzun , Abdullah Al Mahmud , Md. Salim Ahammed , Md. Imran Nur Manik , Md. Kamrul Hasan , KM Monirul Islam , Simin Shabnam Lopa , Md. Yusuf Al-Amin , Kushal Biswas , Mst. Rejina Afrin , "Polyphenolics with Strong Antioxidant Activity from Acacia nilotica Ameliorate Some Biochemical Signs of Arsenic-Induced Neurotoxicity and Oxidative Stress in Mice" , published in Molecules 2022, 27, 1037.
Published date: Apr 2022
4 Mst. Hajera khatun*, jaytirmoy barmon, simin shabnam lopa, md. Maniruzzaman, md. Robiul islam, al mamun, "The methanolic extract of mimosa pigra leaves reduces the severity of diarrhea as well as inhibits the growth of diarrhea-causing bacteria" , published in International journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, vol 14, issue 3, pp. 47-52
Published date: Mar 2022
5 Simin Shabnam Lopa1*, Farhana Hasan2, Ahmed Masiha Jamil3, Sabiha Akhter Lima1, Mostakim Islam1, Rashidul Haque4, "EFFECT OF HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES ON INFLAMMATORY BLOOD BIOMARKER C-REACTIVE PROTEIN" , published in Submitted : Review process ongoing in International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (IJPSR)IJPSR/RA-16757/10-21
Published date: Oct 2021
6 Simin Shabnam Lopa, Md. Yusuf Al-Amin, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Md. Salim Ahammed, KM Monirul Islam, A. H. M. Khurshid Alam, Toshihisa Tanaka, Md. Golam Sadik, , "Phytochemical Analysis and Cholinesterase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Activities of Enhydra fluctuans Relevant in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease" , published in International Journal of Food Science,vol. 2021, Article ID 8862025, 8 pages
Published date: Jan 2021
7 Md. Maniruzzaman , Ashik Mosaddik , Simin Shabnam Lopa , Md. Mahadi Hasan , Ashraful Mahmud Tuhin , Md. Abu Zubair , Md. Shahidul Haque , "In vitro assessment and comparative efficacy on antioxidative effects of petroleum ether and methanol extract of different citrus fruit peels in Bangladesh" , published in International Journal of Biosciences | IJB ;Vol. 16, No. 3, p. 334-349
Published date: Mar 2020
8 Simin Shabnam Lopa, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Md. Salim Ahammed, KM Monirul Islam, A.H.M. Khurshid Alam, Md. Aziz Abdur Rahman, Mamunr Rashid and Golam Sadik, "Typhonium trilobatum Demonstrates Both Antioxidant and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activities In vitro" , published in Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 22(1): 92-98, 2019 (January)
Published date: Jan 2019
9 M.MukhlesurRahman, Simin S.Lopa, GolamSadik, Harun-or- Rashid , Robiul Islam , PromaKhondkar , A.H. M. KhurshidAlam , Mohammad A.Rashid, "Antibacterial and cytotoxic compounds from the bark of Cananga" , published in Elsevier, 76(2005)758-761
Published date: Jul 2005
10 Simin S. Lopa, Golam Sadik, M. Mukhlesur Rahman, Robiul Islam, Proma Khondkar, A. H. M. Khurshid Alam, Mohammad A. Rashid, "Oxoaporphinoids and aBenzoic Acid Derivative from Cananga odorata" , published in Dhaka University. J.Phar.Sci. 2004 (June-December)
Published date: Jun 2004
COURSE OFFERED
Course Name Course Activity Course Materials
Pharmaceutical technology, Active
Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis-II Active
Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Validation Active
RESEARCHES

Title: Chemical investigation of Enydra fluctuans, Chenopodium album and Typhonium trilobatum and studies of their antioxidant and anticholinesterase properties.

Project Institute: IBSC , Rajshahi university

Project Supervisor: Prof. Dr Golam Sadik

Title: “Phytochemical and biological investigations on the bark of Cananga Ordorata Hook.f & Thom ”

Project Institute: Department of Pharmacy, Rajshahi University. 

Project Supervisor: Prof. Dr Golam Sadik

Title: Effect of Hormonal Contraceptives on Inflammatory Blood Biomarker C-Reactive Protein

Project Institute: the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR), Varendra University

Project Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rashidul Haque,

Title: Under graduate research projects

Project Institute: Pharmacy department , Varendra University , VU

Project Supervisor: Simin Shabnam Lopa

Title: CONFERENCE PAPER

Project Institute: Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University. 

Project Supervisor: Simin Shabnam Lopa

GRANTS

Title: National Science and Technology (NST) fellowship Award for M. Phil research ,2016-2017

Principle Investigator: Dr.Simin Shabnam Lopa

Co-Investigator: N\A

Duration: 01/06/2017 - 01/06/2017

Funding Source: National Science and Technology (NST) fellowship

Title: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR) Research Grant Award 2019-2020:

Principle Investigator: Simin Shabnam Lopa

Co-Investigator: N\A

Duration: 05/11/2021 - 05/11/2021

Funding Source: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR)

Title: Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR) Research Grant Award 2024-2025

Principle Investigator: Dr. Simin Shabnam Lopa

Co-Investigator: N/A

Duration: 13/03/2025 - 13/03/2026

Funding Source: Varendra University

Memberships and Activities

  • Member , RUPGA(Rajshahi University Pharmacy Graduate Association) (2000-01-01 to Present)

  • Organizer , In plant training program for final year students (2016-01-01 to Present)

Seminar Attended

  • An overview on the use of hormonal contraceptive methods and its impact on female health., Organized by chemistry department , Rajshahi University, ( April 8-9, 2017 )

  • Conference on “Natural Products for Healthy Living”16-18 January 2020, Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh., Organized by Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh. (16-18 January 2020)

  • An overview on the use of hormonal contraceptive methods and its impact on female health., Organized by West Bengal State University , India (January 19-21, 2018)

  • Antidiabetic, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of methanol extract and its fractions of Pandanus fascicularis fruits”, Organized by Khulna University, Khulna-9208, Bangladesh. (16-18 January 2020,)