About
Rezanur Rahman is a bioinformatics and genomics scientist. Reza is in the final stages of completing a PhD in bioinformatics and genomics at The University of Queensland. Upon PhD conferral, Reza’s current role will transition to Research Officer (Postdoctoral Fellow) in the Neurogenetics and Dementia Lab.
Reza holds Honours and Master’s degrees from Islamic University, Bangladesh, and previously served as a Lecturer in bioinformatics at Khwaja Yunus Ali University, Bangladesh. Reza has been recognized with several high-impact awards, including the Prime Minister’s and President of Bangladesh Gold Medals (to be awarded), for outstanding academic performance in Bangladesh. Additionally, Reza was awarded the prestigious Research Training Program (RTP) PhD scholarship at The University of Queensland, Australia.
Reza’s research focuses on bioinformatics, genomics, and statistical genetics, with expertise in leveraging genetic association studies, neuroimaging genetics, molecular QTLs and Mendelian Randomisation analyses to identify molecular signatures and biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases.
In his spare time, Reza enjoys exploring spiritual and divinity-related poems and songs.