Assistant Professor of Genetics at the University of Tennessee, USA
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Assistant Professor of Genetics
University of Tennessee, USA
Dr. Jannatul Ferdoush is an Assistant Professor of Genetics at the University of Tennessee, USA. She is a dedicated molecular biologist with a strong academic and research background. She earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Biochemistry (MBMB) from the School of Medicine at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in December 2019. Her doctoral research, under the supervision of Dr. Sukesh R. Bhaumik, focused on “Regulation of Nuclear Phase of Eukaryotic Gene Expression by the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System.”
Earlier, Dr. Ferdoush completed her Master’s degree in Genetics from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh in June 2013. Her thesis, guided by Dr. Mohammad Al Forkan, was titled “Determination of Salt Tolerant Potentiality and Development of In Vitro Tissue Culture System for Some Local Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties for Efficient Genetic Transformation.”
At the University of Tennessee, Dr. Ferdoush teaches several undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Virology, and Genetics Laboratory. Her teaching philosophy centers on making learning engaging and relevant. She integrates real-life applications and hands-on activities into her lessons to enhance student understanding and participation. Additionally, she has taken a proactive role in updating course syllabi to reflect current scientific advancements. Dr. Ferdoush is deeply committed to student success and provides mentorship to help students achieve their academic and professional goals.
An active researcher, Dr. Ferdoush’s work primarily investigates the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and transcription-coupled ubiquitination. Her research focuses on how the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) controls the abundance of transcription factors—many of which are found to be upregulated in cancer cells and contribute to oncogenesis. As the mechanisms underlying this upregulation remain poorly understood, her studies aim to reveal the role of UPS in this process, potentially opening new avenues for disease detection and therapeutic strategies.
Dr. Ferdoush has published numerous articles in esteemed peer-reviewed journals, including Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), Biochemistry, Gene, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Human Gene, SAGE, and others.
She finds great joy in working with her students and colleagues, both in the classroom and in collaborative research projects. Outside of her academic responsibilities, Dr. Ferdoush enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, shopping, and exploring the scenic beauty of Chattanooga.