Tasneem Islam

Tasneem Islam is an Assistant Professor at Roosevelt University, affiliated with the Linhardt Research Labs and the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies. She holds a B.S. from Wooster College, Ohio, and completed her doctoral research at the University of Iowa's Department of Chemistry (2000-2004), with a thesis titled *“Synthesis of Glycosaminoglycans as Potential Therapeutic Agents.”* Her research focuses on developing therapeutic agents through organic chemistry, particularly in glycobiology and biotechnology.

Her professional activities include contributions to journals like the *American Journal of Organic Chemistry*, which highlights her engagement with topics such as medicinal chemistry, green chemistry, and catalysis. She is based at 110 8th St., BT 4211 Troy, NY 12180.