Suchandan Sikder
- suchandan.sikder1@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4761-8978- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine
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Publications
42
Awards
2
Biography
I obtained a PhD (2018) from James Cook University Australia in the field of Microbiology and Immunology. Earlier, I achieved Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (2009) and a Master of Science (MS) in Veterinary Medicine (2011) from Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Bangladesh. My PhD project was focused on investigation of possible role of group G Streptococcus in the pathogenesis of rheumatic heart disease (RHD). I completed my first postdoctoral associateship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School USA and worked on immunopathologies of allergy. In 2022, I moved to Australia and joined Prof. Alex Loukas lab at the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) James Cook University in Cairns, QLD as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. My current investigation focused on the biodiscovery of worm-derived proteins as anti-inflammatory therapeutics.
Research
Projects
Macrobiome Therapeutics Research Contract
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2027
Teaching
Teaching Interests
Microbiology, Immunology, Physiology
Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type
Secondary
Activities
Education
Awards
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Sikder, Suchandan; Jannat, Turfatul; Smrity, Nahida Jaman; Karmakar, Sharnalika; Sraboni, Nusrat Zahan; Rahman, Mohammad Redwanur; Najiah, Musa; Sarkar, Eti Rani; Khatoon, Helena; (2024) 'The antibacterial potential of eukaryotic marine microalgaeagainst pathogens from chicken, dog and aquaculture'. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 19 (1):74-86. [DOI]
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Sarkar, Eti; Sikder, Suchandan; Giacomin, Paul; Loukas, Alex (2024) 'Hookworm vaccines: current and future directions'. Expert Review of Vaccines, 23 (1):1029-1040. [DOI]
Sharifpour, Mohammad Farouq; Sikder, Suchandan; Wong, Yide; Koifman, Na'ama; Thomas, Tamara; Courtney, Robert; Seymour, Jamie; Loukas, Alex (2024) 'Characterization of Spirulina-derived extracellular vesicles and their potential as a vaccine adjuvant'. Journal of Extracellular Biology, 3 . [DOI]
Sikder, Suchandan; Pierce, Doris; Sarkar, Eti R.; McHugh, Connor; Quinlan, Kate G.R.; Giacomin, Paul; Loukas, Alex (2024) 'Regulation of host metabolic health by parasitic helminths'. Trends in Parasitology, 40 (5):386-400. [DOI]
Allen, Tammy; Castellanos Reynosa, Maria; Giacomin, Paul; Karunaweera, Nadira D.; Kupz, Andreas; Carlos LoL, Juan; Sharma, Dileep; Sikder, Suchandan; Tedla, Bemnet; van Eijk, Liza; Vojisavljevic, Danica; Zhao, Guangzu; Pai, Saparna (2024) 'Next-Generation Vaccines for Tropical Infectious Diseases'. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 143 . [DOI]
Sikder, Suchandan (2023) 'Failure of monovalent and polyvalent rabies vaccines to induce anti-rabies IgG in dogs as measured using an indirect ELISA'. International Journal of Veterinary Research, 3 (2):1-8.
Gowthaman, Uthaman; Sikder, Suchandan; Lee, Donguk; Fisher, Courtney (2022) 'T follicular helper cells in IgE-mediated pathologies'. Current Opinion in Immunology, 74 :133-139. [DOI]
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Amira, Kafia Islam; Rahman, Mohammad Redwanur; Khatoon, Helena; Sikder, Suchandan; Islam, Skm Azizul; Afruj, Jinat; Jamal, Foujia; Haque, Mohammad Ekramul (2021) 'Effects of microalgae inoculated diet on growth performance and blood parameters of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)'. Bangladesh Journal of Fisheries, 33 (2):243-254. [DOI]
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Rafeek, Rushkan A.M.; Sikder, Suchandan; Hamlin, Adam S.; Andronicos, Nicholas M.; McMillan, David J.; Sriprakash, Kadaba S.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2021) 'Requirements for a Robust Animal Model to Investigate the Disease Mechanism of Autoimmune Complications Associated With ARF/RHD'. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 8 . [DOI]
Amira, Kafia Islam; Rahman, Mohammad Redwanur; Sikder, Suchandan; Khatoon, Helen; Afruj, Jinat; Haque, Mohammad Ekramul; Minhaz, Tashrif Mahmud (2021) 'Data on Growth, survivability, water quality and hemato-biochemical indices of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry fed with selected marine microalgae'. Data in Brief, 38 . [DOI]
Alim, Mohammad Abdul; Kupz, Andreas; Sikder, Suchandan; Rush, Catherine; Govan, Brenda; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2020) 'Increased susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in a
diet-induced murine model of type 2 diabetes'. Microbes and Infection, 22 (8):303-311. [DOI]
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Sikder, Suchandan; Price, Georgina; Alim, Md. Abdul; Gautam, Anil; Simpson, Robert Scott; Rush, Catherine Margaret; Govan, Brenda Lee; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2019) 'Group A streptococcal M-protein specific antibodies and T-cells drive the pathology observed in the rat autoimmune valvulitis model'. Autoimmunity, 52 (2):78-87. [DOI]
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Alim, Md Abdul; Sikder, Suchandan; Sathkumara Mudiyanselage, Harindra; Kupz, Andreas; Rush, Catherine M.; Govan, Brenda L.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2019) 'Dysregulation of key cytokines may contribute to increased susceptibility of diabetic mice to Mycobacterium bovis BCG infection'. Tuberculosis, 115 :113-120. [DOI]
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Sikder, Suchandan; Rush, Catherine M.; Govan, Brenda L.; Alim, Md A.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2019) 'Anti-streptococcal antibody and T-cell interactions with vascular endothelial cells initiate the development of rheumatic carditis'. Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 107 (2):263-271. [DOI]
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O'Donohoe, Tom J.; Schrale, Ryan G.; Sikder, Suchandan; Surve, Nuzhat; Rudd, Donna; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2019) 'Significance of anti-myosin antibody formation in patients with myocardial infarction: a prospective observational study'. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 28 (4):583-590. [DOI]
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Sikder, Suchandan; Williams, Natasha L.; Sorenson, Alanna E.; Alim, Md A.; Vidgen, Miranda E.; Moreland, Nicole J.; Rush, Catherine M.; Simpson, Robert S.; Govan, Brenda L.; Norton, Robert E.; Cunningham, Madeleine W.; McMillan, David J.; Sriprakash, Kadaba S.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2018) 'Group G streptococcus induces an autoimmune carditis mediated by interleukin 17A and interferon γ in the Lewis rat model of rheumatic heart disease'. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 218 (2):324-335. [DOI]
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Anti-mycobacterial function of macrophages is impaired in a diet induced model of type 2 diabetes
2017
Alim, Md Abdul; Sikder, Suchandan; Bridson, Tahnee L.; Rush, Catherine M.; Govan, Brenda L.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2017) 'Anti-mycobacterial function of macrophages is impaired in a diet induced model of type 2 diabetes'. Tuberculosis, 102 :47-54. [DOI]
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Gorton, Davina; Sikder, Suchandan; Williams, Natasha L.; Chilton, Lisa; Rush, Catherine M.; Govan, Brenda L.; Cunningham, Madeleine W.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2016) 'Repeat exposure to group A streptococcal M protein exacerbates cardiac damage in a rat model of rheumatic heart disease'. Autoimmunity, 49 (8):563-570. [DOI]
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Rush, Catherine M.; Govan, Brenda L.; Sikder, Suchandan; Williams, Natasha L.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2014) 'Animal models to investigate the pathogenesis of rheumatic heart disease'. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2 :1-6. [DOI]
Rahman, MA; Imtiaz, MA; Ahaduzzaman, M; Ghosh, KK; Masud, AA; Chowdhury, S; Sikder, Suchandan (2014) 'Effects of flooring and rearing system on hoof health of dairy cows in some selected areas of Bangladesh'. Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 43 (2):132-137. [DOI]
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Ghosh, Kazal Krishna; Sikder, Suchandan; Chowdhury, Sharmin; Ray, Mohan Kumar; Sarker, Amitav; Chanda, Gouranga Chandra (2013) 'A study on management system of an intensive pigeon farming at Chittagong'. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science, 5 :623-628.
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Sikder, Suchandan; Ekhlasur Rahman, A.M.; Rima, Umme Kulsum; Alim, Md. Abdul; Das, Subhagata; Das, Bhajan Chandra; Faruque, Md. Rayhan (2012) 'Equine diseases: a retrospective prevalence study in farm conditions in Bangladesh'. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science, 4 .
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Alim, Md. Abdul; Das, Shubhagata; Roy, Krisna; Masuduzzaman, Md.; Sikder, Suchandan; Hassan, Mohammad Mahmudul; Siddiki, A.Z.; Hossain, Mohammad Alamgir (2012) 'Prevalence of Hemoprotozoan Diseases in Cattle Population of Chittagong Division, Bangladesh'. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 32 (2):221-224.
Sikder, Suchandan; Rahman, A.K.M. Anisur; Faruque, Mohammad Rayhan; Alim, Mohammad Abdul; Das, Shubhagata; Gupta, Aungshuman Das; Das, Bhajan Chandra; Uddin, Mohammad Inkeyas; Prodhan, Mohammad Abdul Matin (2012) 'Bovine Brucellosis: An Epidemiological Study at Chittagong, Bangladesh'. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 32 (4):499-502.
Alim, M.A.; Das, S.; Roy, K.; Sikder, S.; Mohiuddin; Masuduzzaman, M.; Houssain, M.A. (2012) 'Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism in cattle of
Chittagong division, Bangladesh'. Wayamba Journal of Animal Science, 4 :247-254.
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Das, Shubhagata; Alim, Md. Abdul; Hassan, Mohammad Mahmudul; Sikder, Suchandan; Muraduzzaman; Masuduzzaman, Md. (2011) 'Spirocercosis in stray dogs of Chittagong Metropolitan area of Bangladesh: an epidemiological and pathological investigation'. Veterinary World, 4 (11):485-491. [DOI]
Sikder, S.; Ahmed, S.S.U.; Kibria, A.S.M.G.; Pallab, M.S.; Uddin, M.B.; Basu, J.; Uddin, M.M. (2010) 'Anatomical measurements for the blocking sites of paravertebral regional anaesthesia in black bengal doe'. Bangladesh Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 8 (1):81-81.
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Faruq, Omar; Sarkar, Eti R.; Sikder, Suchandan (2023) 'A Rare Incidence of Sweating Sickness-Like Symptoms in a Crossbred Holstein Friesian Cow in Chattogram, Bangladesh' Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine, 2023 . [DOI]
Islam, Kafia; Amira, Helena Khatoon; Rahman, Mohammad Redwanur; Sikder, Suchandan; Afruj, Jinat; Islam, Mohammad Jabedul; Jamal, Foujia (2023) 'Dietary influence of selected microalgae on carotenoid concentration, nutrition and biochemical composition of fry Nile tilapia' Journal of Innovation in Applied Research, 6 (1) :10-22. [DOI]
Two-shots of immunization effectively induce protective IgG against canine parvo-viral infection
2022
Sikder, Suchandan (2022) 'Two-shots of immunization effectively induce protective IgG against canine parvo-viral infection' International Journal of Veterinary Sciences Research, 7 (2) :8-15. [DOI]
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Sikder, Suchandan (2022) 'Meloxicam is the primary choice of analgesic for dogs and cats; a cross-sectional clinical study in Bangladesh' International Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 4 (5) :86-93. https://doi.org/10.34104/ijavs.022.086093
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Ahaduzzaman, Md.; Naznin, Morium; Imtiaz, Mohammed Ashif; Sikder, Suchandan (2014) 'Musk Gland Swelling in an Anemic Black Bengal Goat; Case Study' Research Journal for Veterinary Practitioners, 2 (2) :19-21.
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Imtiaz, Mohammed Ashil; Rahman, Md. Atikur; Islam, Kamrul; Barua, Mukti; Alim, Md. Abdul; Chowdhury, Sharmin; Sikder, Suchandan (2014) 'Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Myiasis in Different Areas of Chittagong, Bangladesh' Research Journal for Veterinary Practitioners, 2 (2) :22-27.
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Ghosh, Kazal Krishna; Islam, Mohammad Shafiqul; Sikder, Suchandan; Das, Shubhagata; Chowdhury, Sharmid; Alim, Muhammad Abdul (2014) 'Prevalence of ecto and gastrointestinal parasitic infestations of pigeon at Chittagong metropolitan area, Bangladesh' The Journal of Advances in Parasitology, 1 (1) :9-11.
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Acanthomatous ameloblastoma in a female Spitz dog with rare atypical histomorphology: A case Study
2012
Das, Shubhagata; Kanti Nash, Babu; Alim, Md. Abdul; Sikder, Suchandan; Pollob, Monoyar Sayeed (2012) 'Acanthomatous ameloblastoma in a female Spitz dog with rare atypical histomorphology: A case Study' Veterinary World, 6 (4) :219-222. [DOI]
Das, Shubhagata; Alim, Md. Abdul; Sikder, Suchandan; Gupta, Aungshuman Das; Masuduzzaman, Ms. (2012) 'Prevalence and Worm Load of Enteric Helminthiasis in Stray Dogs of Chittagong Metropolitan, Bangladesh' YYU Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 23 (3) :141-145.
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Sikder, Suchandan; Rahman, S.M. Mushfiqur; Alim, M.D. Abdul; Das, Shubhagata (2012) 'Haematological Variations in Brucella abortus Antibody Positive Cross-bred Cattle at Chittagong, Bangladesh' YYU Veteriner Fakultesi Dergisi, 23 (3) :125-128.
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Das, S.K.; Sikder, S. (2019) 16th International Scientific Conference Clinical use of analgesics in dogs and cats by Bangladeshi veterinarians Chattogram, Bangladesh, .
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Sikder, Suchandan; Williams, Natasha; Sorenson, Alanna; Alim, Md Abdul; Vidgen, Miranda; Moreland, Nicole J.; Rush, Catherine M.; Simpson, Scott; Govan, Brenda L.; Norton, Robert E.; McMillan, David J.; Sriprakash, Kadaba S.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2018) 15th International Scientific Conference A Paradigm Shift for Rheumatic Heart Disease: Role of Group G Streptococcus Chattogram, Bangladesh, .
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Sikder, Suchandan; Williams, Natasha; Sorenson, Alanna E.; Alim, Md A.; Vidgen, Miranda E.; Moreland, Nicole J.; Rush, Catherine M.; Simpson, Robert S.; Govan, Brenda L.; Norton, Robert E.; Cunningham, Madeleine E.; McMillan, David J.; Sriprakash, Kadaba S.; Ketheesan, Natkunam (2017) 20th Lancefield International Symposium on Streptococci and Streptococcal Diseases 2017 Group G streptococcus induces autoimmune mediated carditis in the Lewis rat model of Rheumatic Heart Disease Fiji, .
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Sikder, Suchandan; Price, Georgina; Alim, Md A.; Gautam, Anil; Simpson, Robert; Rush, Catherine; Govan, Brenda; Ketheesan, Natukunam (2017) 20th Lancefield International Symposium on Streptococci and Streptococcal Diseases 2017 Anti-streptococcal antibodies and T-cells induce heart pathology in Lewis rats following adoptive transfer Fiji, .
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Sikder, Suchandan (2015) 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Society for Immunology Group G Streptococcus has the potential to cause Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease Canberra, ACT, Australia, .
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