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Prof. Dr. Munira Afrin

Prof. Dr. Munira Afrin

Professor & Head

Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Biography

Professor Dr. Munira Afrin serves as the professor and head of the Department of Pharmacology at Monno Medical College and Hospital, located in Monno City, Manikganj, Dhaka. She holds an MBBS degree and an M.Phil in Pharmacology. Dr. Afrin joined Monno Medical College on December 20, 2015.

In her role, Dr. Afrin is responsible for overseeing the pharmacology curriculum, ensuring that medical students receive comprehensive education in the mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic applications, and the safe use of medications. She emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application, preparing students to integrate pharmacological principles into clinical practice.

Dr. Afrin has also contributed to online medical education by delivering lectures on topics such as pharmacodynamics, which are available on platforms like Facebook.

Monno Medical College, established by the Monno Welfare Foundation, is dedicated to developing outstanding clinicians with core competencies in patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning, professionalism, and system-based practice.

Education

  • MBBS
  • M.Phil (Pharmacology)

Research

Total number of articles: 15

[Principal author: 04 Co-author: 11  Review article: 02 International: 02         One publication & one international presentation]

  1. Effect of spirulina on the levels of zinc, vitamin E, and linoleic acid in the palm skin extracts of people with prolonged exposure to arsenic. Bangladesh J Pharmacol 2013; 8: 84-91.
  2. Rising of Antibiotic Resistance Against Urinary Pathogens. Journal of Green Life Med. Col. 2017; 2(2): 62-64.
  3. Erythrocyte glutathione level in patients of acute myocardial infarction. University Heart Journal 2011; 7: 63-66.
  4. Study on liver arsenic level in antibiotic-treated rats. J Dhaka Med Coll. 2013; 22(1): 51-54.
  5. Current antibiotic susceptibility pattern of E. coli causing UTIs in a tertiary care hospital of Gazipur. Journal of International Medical College. 2013;3(2):40-43
  6. Laparoscopic findings of clinically suspected genital tuberculosis among infertile women. Journal of Jahurul Islam Medical College. 2014;9(2):6-9
  7. Identification of different clinical features & complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bengali males. DCIMCJ 2016 July; 3(3): 43-47
  8. A new hope for arsenic management. The Journal of Ad-din Women’s Medical College. 2015;1(3)33-36. (review article). ISSN 2313-4941
  9. Estimate the levels of zinc, vitamin E, and linoleic acid in the palm skin extracts of people with prolonged exposure to arsenic. Journal of Monno Medical College. December 2020; Vol. 6, No. 2, pp: 33-36
  10. Genome Analysis of Coronavirus in Bangladesh. Presented at research symposium at 3rd edition of Darwin, An International Conference held on 2nd to 5th December, 2021
  11. A Review of: Understanding of Drug Addiction, Drug Abuse, and Popular Drug Slang. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh. January 2022;8(1):30-35. ISSN (online): 2518-6612 print: 2410-8030
  12. Incidence of Benzodiazepine Use and Misuse Among Adults in Selected Areas of Bangladesh. Journal of Monno Medical College. December 2023; Vol. 9, No. 2, pp: 68-72
  13. Antibacterial activities of leaf extracts of Indian bay leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Journal of Monno Medical College. June 2025; Vol. 11, No. 1, pp: 09-17
  14. Combined Antinociceptive Effects of Alpha-Tocopherol and Diclofenac in an Acetic Acid-Induced Writhing Test. Journal of Monno Medical College. June 2025; Vol. 11, No. 1, pp: 23-27
  15. A medico-legal inquiry into the prevalence of poisoning cases in a rural area of Bangladesh. International Journal of Forensic Expert Alliance, 2025, 2(1), 9-13. https://doi.org/10.70818/ijfea.v02i01.032