1/ On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognize the vital role women play across STEM, from biologists and doctors, to engineers and mathematicians, turning knowledge into impact every day.

1/ With the intention to understand and ensure successful adoption of tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic tools, the “Critical Pathway for New TB Diagnostics” project was initiated.

From a sample to purified DNA - what technique makes it possible?

1/ On 21st January 2026, over 200 researchers, clinicians and public health professionals came together for the "BARN Dissemination Webinar" to understand the burden of neonatal sepsis in Bangladesh and discuss research-driven solutions.

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Meet our Data Science Team at CHRF! At CHRF, every dataset helps us understand infectious disease burden, uncover demographic patterns, and monitor how illnesses affect children across different settings.

At CHRF, we began the new year joyfully with a small moment of shared excitement. CHRF’s first official all-sites lab meeting of 2026 brought everyone together.

As we step into 2026, we pause to reflect on what 2025 meant for CHRF. Throughout the year, our teams worked to generate evidence and support advocacy, helping research move closer to action—while also educating and engaging the next generation of scientists.

As we welcome 2026, we remain dedicated to improving child health through research, advocacy, and collaboration. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year from the CHRF family. Here’s to dreaming big, working hard, and creating meaningful impact together!

1/ Monitoring a vaccine’s impact after rollout is just as important as generating data to guide its introduction. In 2015, CHRF’s advocacy helped introduce pneumococcal vaccine (PCV) into Bangladesh’s Expanded Program on Immunization.

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1/ We had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of this year’s Community Connections Campaign (CCC) and present our work at the World Bank, continuing the momentum at the International Finance Corporation (IFC)!

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Meet Mr. Saffat Reaz, Microbiologist at CHRF! In his new blog, Saffat reflects on the lessons he learned and the people who encouraged and shaped his growth as a researcher. Read the full blog here: chrfbd.org/blogs/4bad5a...

November 24th is the last day of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week. This week gives us a moment to pause and consider the gravity of the situation and the role each of us play. Here is a short video we prepared on AMR:

1/ Strengthening the Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance! Our colleagues at CHRF — Dr. Mohammad Saiful Islam Sajib and Mr. Adittya Arefin — recently joined the Antimicrobial Stewardship Capacity-Strengthening Course by CAMO-Net South Africa. #waaw #antimicrobialresistance

1/ This year, the Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) observed World Pneumonia Day through a series of awareness activities and campaigns across Bangladesh, reaffirming our commitment to pneumonia prevention, public awareness, and child health protection. #worldpneumoniaday2025 #childsurvival

1/ CHRF is now offering Whole Exome Sequencing Services in Bangladesh for diagnostic purposes!

1/ The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) hosted the 14th World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand from 28–31 October 2025 and we are delighted to share that Ms. Krishna Banik Pushpita, Data Scientist at CHRF, participated in the event!

1/ Meet Ms. Atiya Binta Hossain — Executive Officer at CHRF, working closely with our Building Scientists for Bangladesh (BSB) team and actively contributing to CHRF's science communication efforts. Read her story here: chrfbd.org/blogs/a8035a...

1/ October may be ending, but awareness should never fade. Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that every story is unique, every journey matters. Each story of courage and recovery inspires us to keep learning, listening, and spreading awareness beyond this month.

1/ CHRF is now offering this diagnostic service in Bangladesh and has successfully created and dispatched its first report! From processing samples to analyzing results, every step has been done at CHRF.

1/ From years of research, data collection, and advocacy to this moment of children receiving the typhoid vaccine, it truly feels like a full-circle achievement for CHRF.

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1/ Meet Al Amin, a passionate Research Investigator at CHRF!

1/ CHRF is honored to be part of the Genomic Frontiers Rwanda 2025 Symposium, held from October 15–17, which brings together national and international leaders in science, research, public health, and genomic innovation.

1/ Zafreen Islam, our thesis student from North South University, is carrying out one of the most important steps of her undergraduate research — phage isolation!

1/ Prof. Samir K. Saha, Executive Director of CHRF, and Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbubul Hoque, Director of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute (BSHI), visited the vaccine center at BSHI on the occasion of the rollout of the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV).

Meet Kiyaansh, son of our Research Technologist Dipu Chandra Das! Here’s him right after his typhoid vaccination. Not a single drop of tear, but a whole lot of teeth!

1/ Today, we celebrated the introduction of the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) in Bangladesh at CHRF! It was not just a day of achievement — it was deeply emotional. Every member of CHRF has had a part to play in this decades-long advocacy that made this moment possible.

1/ CHRF has preserved many years’ worth of Salmonella Typhi — the notorious bacteria that causes typhoid — through careful biobanking. Here is Parvin Akter, Lab Technologist at CHRF, diligently preserving Salmonella Typhi isolates today to support the discoveries of tomorrow. Our work must go on!

Guess which device is sequencing DNA in our lab today? Hint- it is tiny but mighty, and called _____??

Guess which device is sequencing DNA in our lab today? Hint- it is tiny but mighty, and called _____??

In the molecular lab, precision begins at the bench! Every day, Mehbooba Sharmin, Molecular Biologist at CHRF, works with consistency to process samples from nucleic acid extraction to PCR. Her dedication to accuracy helps build the foundation for reliable diagnosis.

Dr. Senjuti Saha, Deputy Executive Director at CHRF, recently joined the Neurology Podcast with Dr. Deanna Saylor to discuss her viewpoint in The Lancet Digital Health, titled “Overcoming Colonialism in Pathogen Genomics.” Listen to the full episode here: youtu.be/Dn4N1a54oRo?...

1/ Dr. Arif Mohammad Tanmoy, Associate Scientist at CHRF, was invited to present CHRF's research at the 6th International Conference of Biotechnology on Health and Agriculture (ICBHA-2025), organized by the Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB)!

1/ It was an absolute privilege to represent Bangladesh at the 14th International Meeting on Microbial Epidemiological Markers (IMMEM XIV), held from 17–20 September 2025 in Porto — the largest clinical microbiology conference dedicated to microbial typing and epidemiology.

1/ CHRF is now offering Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) services for researchers! Advance your research with high-quality sequencing data and expert support from CHRF’s genomic facilities. For service-related queries, reach out to [email protected] or call +880 1880-156641

1/ Join CHRF’s Laboratory Techniques in Infectious Diseases Training Program! As part of our commitment to building the next generation of scientists, CHRF offers a limited number of need-based financial assistance awards for this program each year. Application link : chrfbd.org/pages/buildi...

1/ Advance your research with CHRF’s Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) services. Get high-quality sequencing data and bioinformatics support from experts at CHRF. Contact us at [email protected] or call +880 1880-156641 for service queries.

1/ Yesterday, our six “Infectious Disease Detectives” wrapped up their journey with a playful comic-style presentation that mixed science with storytelling. Stepping into the roles of superheroes, they set out to save Dhaka from a dangerous villain— Pseudomonas aeruginosa!

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1/ Read Shuborno Islam's blog to learn more about the research he's part of and how CHRF is using bacteriophages to fight typhoid through a powerful combination of environmental surveillance and genomics: chrfbd.org/blogs/4bbaf1...

1/ Join CHRF’s Laboratory Techniques in Infectious Diseases Training Program, a 2 or 3 week immersive program for aspiring scientists and professionals to gain hands-on experience in essential laboratory methods for infectious disease research and diagnostics.

CHRF’s 5-Day "Infectious Disease Detectives - Advanced" training program for high school students offers a unique opportunity to step into the role of a disease detective! The next batch runs from 24th August to 28th August 2025. Learn more and apply here: chrfbd.org/pages/buildi...

1/ This Wednesday at CHRF, we had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest, Dr. Jessica A. Grembi! She is an Assistant Professor at Penn State University and a computational microbiologist whose work focuses on the complex interactions between gut health and child growth outcomes.

1/ CHRF is offering Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) services for all interested scientists! Take your research to the next level with high-quality sequencing and expert bioinformatics support from our dedicated team. Submit your samples by 15th August to receive your results by 31st August 2025!

1/ Last week wrapped up with a celebration of the graduation of 42 exceptional trainees — 34 high school students from our Stream 2 program and 8 university students and professionals from various organizations who participated in Stream 3.

1/ Every batch that comes to CHRF for training brings with them a spark—of passion, dedication, and an endless curiosity to learn. They don’t just complete a training program; they leave with memories and a glimpse into the world of science ! Meet our current RBSB batch of six remarkable trainees.

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