Dr. Md Abeed Hasan

Research Lead, Anvesion

MBBS, MPH (Epidemiology), MSc (Life Science)

BACKGROUND

Md Abeed Hasan is a medical doctor and public health researcher with a cross-disciplinary background in epidemiology, humanitarian health, and synthetic biology. With over a decade of experience across humanitarian, development, and academic sectors—including work with the United Nations and leading public health institutions—his expertise spans outbreak response, community-based health interventions, and evidence-driven program evaluation.

He specializes in integrating quantitative methods, bioinformatics, and field-based qualitative insights to address health challenges in complex settings. His research has focused on displaced populations, coastal and climate-vulnerable communities, and infectious disease risks. Abeed is proficient in statistical programming (Python, R, STATA) and health systems analysis, and has published widely on occupational hazards, communicable diseases, and social determinants of health.

At Anvesion, he leads initiatives that combine innovation, epidemiological research, and real-world application to improve public health outcomes in under-resourced and crisis-affected regions.

Clinical Specialization

Academic Background

Research Interests

Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Humanitarian & Refugee Health, Bioinformatics & Quantitative Analytics, Occupational & Environmental Health, Health Systems & Gender Equity Research.

Publications
  1. Halder CE, Hasan MA, Rahman M, Salvi AR, Nasrin S, Tasnim S, Rahman MM, Das NK, Hasan S, Akter M, Das PP, Sayum MA, Hosen MS, Alam J. Rise of hepatitis A in Rohingya refugee camps: a qualitative investigation of the early surge Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh): International Organization for Migration; 2025 Jul. Available from: IOM Bangladesh

  2. Halder CE, Hasan MA (2025). The Practice of Gender and Protection Mainstreaming in Health Response in Humanitarian Crisis: A Case Study from Rohingya Refugee Camps. PLoS One 20(6): e0310878. (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310878)

  3. Halder CE, Das NK, Tasnim S., Sayum MA, Hasan MA, Soma, E. R., & Okello, J. C. (2025). Electrolyte imbalance in infants with diarrhoea worsened by improper dilution of oral rehydration salt (ORS): Case reports from primary healthcare setting in Rohingya refugee camp [Clinical case report]. Status: Under Final Production: International Journal of Case Reports and Images

  4. Halder CE, Das PP, Rahman ST, Bhoumick LC, Tassdik H, Hasan MA, & Mithun S N (2024). Occupational hazards and risks among the women in fisher communities in Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram. PLoS One, 2024-01. (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0297400)

  5. Halder CE, Hasan MA, Mohamud YM, Nyawara M, Okello JC, Mizan MN, Tassdik H (2024). COVID-19 preventive measures in Rohingya refugee camps: An assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice. Plos one19(1), e0282558. (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282558)

  6. Halder CE, Hasan MA, Mohamud YM, Nyawara M, Okello JC, Mizan MN, Hossain A (2023). Understanding the challenges and gaps in community engagement interventions for COVID-19 prevention strategies in Rohingya refugees: A qualitative study with frontline workers. Frontiers in Public Health11, 1169050. (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1169050)

  7. Alam MM, Das R, Clara AA, Mohsin FM, Rumi, Hasan MA, Wahab A, Hawlader MDH (2023). The assessment of geriatric malnutrition, geriatric depression and associated co-morbidities among forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals in Bangladesh. Public Health Nutrition26(10), 2048–2055. (https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980023001556)

  8. Hasan MA, Marma USC, Prue AN, Halder CE. (2022). Diabetes Prevalence and its Association with Diet and Lifestyle Among Adults in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Acta Scientific Medical Sciences. September 2022:09-15  (https://doi.org/10.31080/asms.2022.06.1355)

  9. Das BC, Hasan MA, Tonni EF, Mohammad G. Mental health symptoms among flood victims in Madaripur district in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study. Acta Scientific Medical Sciences. July 2022:37-54. (https://doi.org/10.31080/asms.2022.06.1307)

  10. Hasan MA, Das BC, Tonni EF, Mohammad G. Impact of flooding on quality of life in Shariatpur of Bangladesh: a Cross-Sectional study. Acta Scientific Medical Sciences. January 2022:48-61. (https://doi.org/10.31080/asms.2022.06.1118)

  11. Hasan MK, Tonmon TT, Kabir H, Masud SB, Hasan MA, Das B, Mitra DK (2021). Availability and use of technology for e-learning: to what extent do these impact Bangladeshi university students? A cross-sectional study. F1000Research10. (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.75532.1)

  12. After Action Review (AAR) Report of MMT Response to the Fire Incident in March 2021 [EN] | Humanitarian Response Relief web. August 2021

Manuscripts Under review for publication
  1. Halder CE, Zaman SSU, Hasan MA, Rahman MM, Sayum MA, Soma ER, Okello JC (2025) Palliative care integrated into primary healthcare service (PALLI-PHC): A practice overview from Rohingya refugee setting in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Status: Under Peer Review: BMJ Global Health

  2. Das NK, Jami SA, Hasan MA, Roy BS (2025) Clinical Predictors of Early Re-Bleeding in Peptic Ulcer Patients: A Multi-Factorial Analysis. Status: Under Peer Review: Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer) – Submission ID: JOGA-D-25-00109

  3. Halder CE, Hasan MA, Roy A, Bhoumick LC, Das R, Mithun SN, Rahman SMT, Tassdik H, Das PP, Hawlader MDH (2025). Gender Disparity in Occupational Health Hazards and Risks Among Coastal Fisherfolk in Bangladesh: A Comparative Mix-Method Cross-Sectional Study. (Status: Revised Manuscript submitted to PLoS One)

  4. Shawon MSR, Makkia F., Hasan MA (2025) The status and associations of women empowerment with hypertension prevalence, awareness, and optimal treatment in resource- limited settings : population-based study involving 6,641 community-dwelling Bangladeshi women. (Under peer review: Elsevier Public Health)

ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
  1. Dengue Dynamics: Investigating Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics, Geographical and Climatic Factors in a Large-Scale Upsurge Among the Rohingya Population in Cox’s Bazar (2021–2024) – Co-Investigator

  2. Protocol for a Comprehensive Analysis of Hepatitis C Risk Factors among the Rohingya Population in Camp Settings in Cox’s Bazar (Dec 2024 – July 2025) – Co-Investigator (Protocol Development, Review, Analysis)

  3. Epidemiological Patterns and Economic Impact of a Large-Scale Scabies Upsurge in Rohingya Refugee Camps
    Role: Co-Investigator (Literature Review, Analysis)

  4. Rise of Hepatitis A in Rohingya Refugee Camps: A Qualitative Investigation of the Early Surge – Investigator

  5. Beneficiary Satisfaction Study on Health Services in Rohingya Refugee Camps (March 2025 Round) – Investigator

POSTER/PRESENTATION
Awards & Scholarships

Year

Award

Description

2023

EURIP Excellence ScholarshipAgence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), France

Awarded for academic excellence and research potential in Life Sciences.

2022

Johnson & Johnson One Young World ScholarshipManchester Summit

Selected as a young global leader for demonstrated potential in health leadership.

2019

Postgraduate Fellowship in Migrant and Refugee HealthDoctors Worldwide UK

Merit-based scholarship awarded for training in health response in crisis-affected settings.