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Md Nazmul Hossain

Md Nazmul Hossain

Md Nazmul Hossain
Ph.D. Student
Advisor: Dr. Min Du

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Where are you from?

I am from a little town name “Magura” of Bangladesh.

What inspired you to pursue graduate studies in Animal Sciences at Washington State University?

My passion to work on improving animal growth and production motivated me to join the amazing program of muscle growth and development of WSU Animal Sciences.

What is your primary area of study or research focus?

Embryonic muscle and adipose tissue development.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of being part of the Animal Sciences community?

A modern research facility, a well‑equipped laboratory, and mentoring from several renowned professors.

Have you received any awards, nominations, or special recognition?
  • Outstanding graduate student award of Dept. of Animal Sciences, WSU 2026
  • 1st position in the GPSA research expo in Medical and Life science category. 2024
  • Travel grant from Center of Reproductive Biology, 2023
Have you published any peer-reviewed manuscripts or key research findings?
  • In my initial research, we found that enhanced fibrogenesis in muscle of the offspring of an obese mother lead to impairment of muscle function in the later stages of life.
  • In subsequent research, we identified a novel enhancer region of the Myogenin gene that is required for myogenesis. This enhancer region was inhibited during maternal obesity and resulted in inhibition of myogenesis in the offspring of the obese mother.