Abu Sayed is an Erasmus Mundus Scholar and Joint Master’s student in Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE), with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a background in infectious-disease epidemiology, animal and public health, and One Health. His current training integrates vaccinology, immunology, infectiology, molecular biology, vaccine policy, public health, and data analysis. 

His research interests lie in preclinical viral vaccine development, particularly the rational design and engineering of vaccine constructs and the experimental evaluation of vaccine candidates. He is interested in applying these principles across diverse and adaptable vaccine-platform technologies to develop vaccines against emerging, re-emerging, and other viral pathogens of human and animal health importance. His earlier work on disease burden, transmission, and prevention gaps motivated me to move beyond characterizing infectious-disease threats toward developing direct preventive interventions. 

His long-term goal is to build a career in translational vaccinology and contribute to the development of effective and adaptable vaccines. Ultimately, he aspires to establish a One Health Vaccine Hub in Bangladesh that integrates vaccine research, scientific training, capacity building, and preparedness for emerging infectious-disease threats. 

• One Health and Infectiology

• Molecular virology and emerging infectious diseases

• Viral vaccine development and vaccinology

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona & University of Barcelona, Spain; University of Antwerp, Belgium; Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 & Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, France
2025–Present

• Areas of study include immunology, immunopathology, immunotherapy, infectiology, vaccine-targeted diseases, vaccinology, regulatory affairs, vaccine policy, public health, epidemiology, health systems, data analysis, communication, ethics and project management.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Barishal Campus, Bangladesh

2019–2025

Peer-Reviewed Scientific Publications

1. Khalil, I., Sayed, A., Meraz, M. S. H., Rahman, M. A., Eliyas, M., Islam, M. J., Mas-ud-hassan, Alam, M. N., Hoque, M. A., Haider, N., & Ward, M. P. (2026). Epidemiological assessment of lumpy skin disease in cattle: Risk factors at farm and animal levels in Southern Bangladesh. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 2026, 7813523, 14 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/tbed/7813523

2. Khalil, I., Sayed, A*., Kabir, A. A., Alam, M. N., Hossain, S. I., Dipa, R. A., & Rahman, M. T. (2026). Determinants of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections: A retrospective cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Southern Bangladesh. PLOS Global Public Health, 6(1), e0005022. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0005022

3. Khalil, I., Sayed, A*., Jawad, N., Mamun, T. I., Mahmud, S., Rahman, K., ... & Chowdhury, G. A. (2026). Outbreak investigation of hemorrhagic septicemia in water buffalo on Meghna River Island, Bhola, Bangladesh. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 20(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/ijvm.20.1.1005792

4. Mousumi, I. J., Sayed, A†., Kayesh, M. E. H., & Rume, F. I. (2025). Bacteriological assessment of water quality in Barishal, Bangladesh: Potability testing and antibiogram profiling. Journal of Water and Health, 23(4), 450–460. https://doi.org/10.2166/wh.2025.258 [†Equally contributed first author]

5. Anower, A. M., Sayed, A., Tamal, A. K., Ansari, W. K., & Arafat, M. Y. (2023). Knowledge, attitude and practice assessment of bovine tuberculosis among abattoir personnel in Barishal City of Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 9(3), 97–105. https://doi.org/10.3329/ajmbr.v9i3.67586

6. Sayed, A*., Hossain, M. H., Akter, S., & Mamun or Rashid, M. (2023). Demographic factors influencing lumpy skin disease (LSD) prevalence at Barishal District, Bangladesh: A retrospective study. Journal of Bangladesh Agricultural University, 21(1), 33–37. https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/pdf/10.5555/20230180627

7. Sayed, A*., Hossain, H., Akter, S., & Islam, E. (2023). Coproscopical approach to assess the current epidemiology of bovine paramphistomiasis at Babuganj, Barishal District, Bangladesh. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 11(1), 9–14. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajravs/2023/v6i1226

8. Sayed, A*., Hossain, M. H., Islam, E., & Asgar, M. A. (2023). Upstreaming and downstreaming regulators and associated signaling transduction pathways of AKT/PKB: A molecular gateway to progressive carcinoma. Asian Journal of Biology, 17(1), 8–15. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajob/2023/v17i1312   

9. Sayed, A., Akter, S., Mahmud, R., Kawser, M., & Jahid, M. A. (2022). Veterinary students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies transmission, prevention, and control in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 20(2), 79–88. https://doi.org/10.33109/bjvmjd2022fam1

10. Sayed, A., Rahman, M. A., Asgar, M. A., & Rahman, M. M. (2022). Knowledge, perceptions, and practices of deworming and parasitic disease control activities among peri-urban livestock keepers in Barishal district, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 20(1), 25–34. https://doi.org/10.33109/bjvmjj2022fam2

Preprints 

1. Khalil, I., Sayed, A*., Kabir, A. K. M. A., Alam, M. N., Hossain, S. M. I., Dipa, R. A., & Rahman, M. T. (2025). Determinants of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections: A retrospective cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in southern Bangladesh. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.08.01.25332668 

Scientific Manuscripts under Preparation

1. Sayed, A*., Oyeleke, U. A., Karmaker, S., Hassan, M. T., & Halder, S. (2026). Next-generation vaccine platforms for emerging zoonotic RNA viruses: A systematic scoping review of preclinical evidence, translational barriers, and deployment readiness. 

Role: Conceptualization, methodology, team coordination, and manuscript preparation. 

2. Sayed, A*., Halder, S., & Islam, M. S. (2026). Bacteriophage therapy for multidrug-resistant infections: A systematic scoping review of clinical evidence, translational challenges, and future directions 

Role: Conceptualization, methodology, evidence synthesis, and manuscript preparation. 

3. Nazneen, S., Sayed, A*., Khalil, I., Hasan, M. S., Assaduzzaman, K. M., Arafat, M. Y., Pulok, M. Z. I., Hossain, S. M. I., Kabir, A. K. M. A., Hossain, M. N., Bhadra, S. R., Baral, M., Hossen, M. S., Hossain, S., Kairy, R., & Islam, M. S. (2026). Development and validation of a Rabies Exposure Risk Score (RERS) and Human Risk Index (HRI) for animal-bite triage in Bangladesh. 

Role: Joint first author; conceptualization and overall supervision, study design, and risk-score development. 

4. Khalil, I., Sayed, A*., Alvy, M., Rahman, M. H., Islam, M. N., & Rahman, M. B. (2026). Reframing antimicrobial resistance governance through structured youth deliberation: Evidence from Bangladesh. 

Role: Conceptualization and overall supervision, framework development, governance analysis, and manuscript preparation 

Ongoing Research Projects

1. Dog Bite Injuries: Epidemiological Insights, Seasonal Trends, and Meteorological Correlations
   Research Associate, Sadar Hospital, Barishal, Bangladesh.

2. Isolation of Lactobacillus from Cow Milk and Assessing Their Probiotic Actions Against Pathogens
   Research Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Public Health, PSTU, Barishal Campus.

3. Determination of Antimicrobial Resistance and Residues in Livestock and Poultry Food Products and Feeds at Jashore and Magura Districts of Bangladesh
   Department of Microbiology and Public Health, Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU, Barishal Campus), Babuganj, Bangladesh.

Past Research Projects

1. Opportunities and Constraints to Zero Waste Shop Implementation
   Research Associate, World Food Forum (WFF), FAO — Finalist, Transformative Research Challenge, Food Loss and Waste Category, 2024. https://youth.world-food-forum.org/news/detail/meet-the-2024-wff-transformative-research-challenge-winners/en

2. Predictors of Multidrug Resistance (MDR) in Urinary Tract Infections
   Research Associate, Sher-E-Bangla Medical College & Hospital, Barishal, Bangladesh.

3. Risk Factors Assessment on Bovine Tuberculosis Among Abattoir Personnel in Barishal City: A One Health Approach
   Chief Research Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Public Health, PSTU, Barishal Campus.

4. Evaluation of Fecal Contamination and Antibiogram Profiling of E. coli in Drinking Water
   Research Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Public Health, PSTU, Barishal Campus.
    

Academic Poster Presentations

1. Determinants of multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections: A retrospective cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in southern Bangladesh
   Young Belgian Vaccinology Day (YBVD) Symposium, Rega Institute, Leuven, Belgium, 19 February 2026.
   https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18530529

2. Assessing the Constraints in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock Farming: A Global Policy and Implementation Analysis
   FAO RENOFARM Youth Poster Challenge, 2nd International Symposium on Animal Disease and Health, Nanjing, China, 15–17 November 2024.
   https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18530366  https://www.fao.org/one-health/highlights/renofarm-youth-poster-challenge/

Policy Papers / Global Youth Statements

1. White Paper: Khalil, I., Jawad, N., & Sayed, A*. (2025). Reimagining Rabies Elimination: Youth Leadership and Innovation-Driven Strategies to Accelerate Zero by 2030. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16327560
   Available Online.

2. Position Paper: A Holistic Approach for the Prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Livestock. One Health Think Tank, Food and Agriculture Youth Institute, IAAS.
   Available Online.

3. Global Youth Statement (GYS), UNEA-6

4. Global Youth Statement (GYS), COP28

5. CYMG (UNEP) Statement, UNGA AMR High-Level Meeting, 2024
   Submitted.

Book Publications

1. Sayed, A. (2025). IELTS IELTS স্পিকিং নিঞ্জা টেকনিক. Zenodo. ISBN Number: 978-984-35-8030-6. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16790001
   Available at: www.sciskill.org/publications

Newspaper Publications

1. Sayed, A. (2025, July 8). A Race Against Time: Youth and Innovation Must Drive Rabies Elimination by 2030. The Daily Tribunal.
   Read the ePaper version | Read the blog version

Scientific Communicator

1. One Health Youth Alliance Bangladesh  www.ohyab.org 

2. SciSKill  www.sciskill.org 

• Founder & President, One Health Youth Alliance Bangladesh (OHYAB)

• Founder & Director, SciSkill

• Founder, Former President & Advisor, IVSA PSTU Bangladesh

• Co-Founder & Former Head, One Health Think Tank, Food and Agriculture Youth Institute (FAYI), IAAS World, Belgium

• Former Policy Director, Food and Agriculture Youth Institute (FAYI),  IAAS World, Belgium

• Voluntary Contributor, RENOFARM Youth Engagement Initiatives, FAO Headquarters

• National Project Lead, National Youth Movement Against TB Bangladesh, WHO 1+1 Initiative, Bangladesh

• Volunteer and Campus Coordinator, FAO Bangladesh Youth Engagement Initiatives, Bangladesh 

• Certified Rabies Educator, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC)

• Former Project Manager, Standing Committee on One Health, IVSA Global

• Pioneer, Organizer & Director, One Health Youth Symposium in Bangladesh (OHYSB) Initiative