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Yusha Araf | |
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| Alma mater | Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (BSc); Bangladesh Agricultural University (MS) |
| Known for | Co-authoring a widely cited review on the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant (2022)[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biomedical science; virology; bioinformatics; genomics; public health |
| Institutions | University of Auckland |
| Website | www |
Yusha Araf is a Bangladeshi biomedical researcher and doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland whose work spans infectious-disease genomics, immuno-/bioinformatics and public-health-oriented biomedicine.[2][3] He co-authored a widely cited review on the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in the Journal of Medical Virology (2022).[1]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Media reports indicate that Araf completed a BSc in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) and then an MS in Biotechnology at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).[4] He is undertaking PhD research in Biomedical Science at the Liggins Institute, University of Auckland.[2]
Research
[edit | edit source]Araf’s research spans infectious-disease genomics, immuno-/bioinformatics and translational biomedicine.[4] His 2022 review on the Omicron variant has been widely cited. He also co-authored a methods-oriented piece on de novo assembly of SARS-CoV-2 genomes (Briefings in Bioinformatics, 2021).[5] Additional publications include work in regenerative medicine and bioprinting approaches (Regenerative Therapy, 2021).[6]
His doctoral work at the Liggins Institute focuses on long-read genomics and epigenetics in early-life nutrition and health outcomes, bridging wet-lab and computational pipelines.[7][8]
Biosecurity and science diplomacy
[edit | edit source]In late 2022 Araf took part in youth-engagement activities around the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) review process in Geneva via the iGEM Foundation Delegates Program. The youth team submitted recommendations advancing synthetic-biology literacy and biosecurity awareness.[9][10][11]
Recognition
[edit | edit source]Bangladeshi media highlight Araf’s research output and global engagement, including mention in a Stanford–Elsevier bibliometric list of highly cited scientists and his doctoral move to New Zealand.[4] A profile on BVNews24 also discussed his early-career impact in Bangladesh.[12]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]A 2025 profile of microbiologist Marjana Akter in The Business Standard identifies Araf as her husband and mentions their daughter.[13]
Selected publications
[edit | edit source]- Araf, Y., et al. (2022). “Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2: Genomics, transmissibility, and responses to current COVID-19 vaccines.” Journal of Medical Virology 94(5): 1825-1832. doi:10.1002/jmv.27588.[1]
- Islam, R., et al.; Araf, Y. (2021). “Choice of assemblers has a critical impact on de novo assembly of SARS-CoV-2 genome and characterizing variants.” Briefings in Bioinformatics 22(5): bbab102. doi:10.1093/bib/bbab102.[14]
- Rahman, A.; Tabassum, T.; …; Araf, Y. (2021). “Silent hypoxia in COVID-19: pathomechanism and possible management strategy.” Molecular Biology Reports 48:3863-3869. doi:10.1007/s11033-021-06358-1.
- Akter, F.; Araf, Y., et al. (2021). “Prospect of 3D bioprinting over cardiac cell therapy and conventional tissue engineering in the treatment of COVID-19 patients with myocardial injury.” Regenerative Therapy 18:447-456. doi:10.1016/j.reth.2021.09.007.
See also
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External links
[edit | edit source]Further reading
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