Kamrul Hasan

Kamrul Hasan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the College of Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. With an international academic background spanning Bangladesh, Japan, and the United States, Dr. Hasan has established himself as a significant contributor to biomedical research with over 40 peer-reviewed publications spanning multiple disciplines from virology to metabolic disease research.

• Education: Bachelor's and Master's in Botany and Microbiology from University of Dhaka; Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology from University of Tokyo
• Professional Experience: Postdoctoral STA and NEDO fellow at Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST); Visiting scientist at City of Hope Beckman Research Institute

Dr. Hasan's research has evolved from fundamental investigations of cellular senescence mechanisms to clinically relevant studies on metabolic disorders. His pioneering work on cloning and characterizing the CARF (Collaborator of ARF) gene established his reputation in cancer biology. More recently, his laboratory has focused on CARF's role in fatty liver diseases, insulin signaling, and Type 2 diabetes, while also investigating the detrimental effects of E-cigarettes and energy-rich diets on metabolic health. His research explores the critical interplay between p53 and CARF pathways in both cancer and metabolic disorders.

Analysis of Dr. Hasan's publication record from 2019-2024 reveals a strong research trajectory centered on metabolic complications of e-cigarette use and dietary factors, with increasing emphasis on potential therapeutic interventions. His work consistently employs sophisticated animal models to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying hepatic steatosis, cardiovascular dysfunction, and metabolic dysregulation, demonstrating both scientific rigor and clinical relevance.

• Mentorship: Actively mentors high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as junior staff members
• Collaborations: Maintains strong research partnerships with City of Hope Beckman Research Institute
• Research Impact: Over 40 peer-reviewed publications showing evolution from basic molecular biology to translational metabolic disease research

Dr. Hasan's contributions bridge fundamental molecular mechanisms with clinically relevant disease processes, offering novel insights into the connections between cellular senescence pathways and metabolic regulation that could inform future therapeutic approaches for metabolic disorders.