BSMMU research on convalescent plasma therapy gets int’l acclamation

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DHAKA, Aug 26, 2020 (BSS) – Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University’s (BSMMU’s) research on efficiency and safety of convalescent plasma (CP) therapy in treating coronavirus (Covid-19) patients has managed to earn international recognition as it made its place in the world renowned science journal “Nature”.

The “Nature” authorities interviewed principal investigator on ongoing research regarding CP therapy and Chairman of BSMMU’s Pharmacology Department Prof Md Sayedur Rahman and research team spokesperson Dr Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury and quoted Dr Chowdhury in different observations on the research in the journal, said a BSMMU press release.

The journal authorities took opinions of only two research teams globally, and one of those teams was from BSMMU.