I earned my B.S. and M.S. in Microbiology from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, where I am originally from. I completed my Ph.D. in the Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Vermont. My doctoral research focused on the role of long non-coding RNA in regulating myeloid cell function and in maintaining adipose tissue homeostasis. Additionally, I investigated the impact of natural genetic variation and sex differences on immune regulation in mouse models of infectious and autoimmune diseases.
In the Stevens lab, I am interested in exploring how peripheral and/or CNS infections affect neuro-immune interactions at the brain borders and the functional consequences in the CNS, including disease susceptibility. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. As a typical Bangladeshi, I have a particular fondness for rice and fish!