Suchandan Sikder
- suchandan.sikder1@jcu.edu.au
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4761-8978- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine
Projects
2
Publications
44
Awards
2
Contact Details
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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
Research Interests
Host-pathogen interaction
Projects
Macrobiome Therapeutics Research Contract
23 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2027
Teaching
Teaching Interests
Microbiology, Immunology, Physiology
Research Advisor Accreditation
Advisor Type
Secondary
Taught Modules
Current JCU Research Students
Characterisation of the Peptidome of Corals
Doctor of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
Exploring the Immunomodulatory Effects of Implant Coatings comprising Decellularized Extracellular Matrix and Macrophage-Coated Chitosan
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
Completed Honours and External Research Students
A study on the antimicrobial activity of marine microalgae against bacteria causing skin diseases of pet animals
RESEARCH_MASTERS
Demonstration of marine microalgae as an alternative to antibiotics against bacterial disease of poultry
RESEARCH_MASTERS
Antimicrobial activity of marine microalgae against common bacterial diseases in aquaculture in Chattogram, Bangladesh
RESEARCH_MASTERS
Activities
Outreach
Education
Committees
AITHM Management
2026
Awards
Associations
Employment
Output
Sikder, Suchandan (2018) Determination of the role of group G Streptococcus in the pathogenesis of rheumatic heart disease using a rat model. [Thesis] [DOI]
Sikder, Suchandan; Kumar, Manoharan; Field, Matt; Mee, Peter; Loukas, Alex; Helbig, Karla J.; Sarker, Subir (2026) 'Transcriptional profiling of the Crocodylus porosus liver cell response to Kunjin virus reveal novel insights into the host-virus interface'. Microbial Pathogenesis, 218 . [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]
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; 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]
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]
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; 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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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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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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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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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]
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]
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, 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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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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