Introduction: Shamima Lasker, Bangladesh - Anatomy, Bioethics, Medical ethics, Research ethics, Publication ethics

14 October, 2025

Hi Everybody

I am Shamima Parvin Lasker, an Anatomist, Bioethicist, andJournal Editor. Of my 38 years of teaching career, I have worked as Professor and Head of Anatomy since 2007. 

I am the Founding Chairman and General Secretary of the Bangladesh Bioethics Society [ https://www.bioethics.org.bd/ ]. I worked as a Consultant of bioethics for UNESCO and FAO, respectively.  

I am occupied with an international professional organization. e.g. President of the Asian Bioethics Association (ABA), Vice President of APAME, and served as the Treasurer of WAME. I also served as Member Secretary of the Bangladesh Scholarly Medical Journal Editors (BSMJE). 

My research interests in Anatomy, Bioethics, Medical ethics, Research ethics, publication ethics, Myocardial disarray, and Public Health

Shamima Parvin Lasker PhD (USA), MPH (USA), EMMB (Europe), MPhil (BD),MSc (BD)

Former Professor & Head of Anatomy, Shahabuddin Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Visiting Professor, Clinical Anatomy, Dentistry, and Bioethics, AUSN, USA.

Secretary General, Bangladesh Bioethics Society. Former Treasurer, World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)

President, Asian Bioethics Association, Thailand

Vice President, Asian Pacific Association of Medical Editors (APAME,WHO)

Vice President, Organization for Women in Science for Developing World (OWSD) BD Chapter.

Senior Vice President, Bangladesh Society for Scholarly Journal Editors (BASE)

Executive Editor, Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics Member, National Research Ethics Committee (BMRC) Member Secretary, Research Ethics Committee (BBS)

HIFA profile: Shamima Lasker is Member Secretary of the Bangladesh Bioethics Society, Bangladesh. Professional interests: Anatomy, Bioethics, Medical ethics, Research ethics, publication ethics, Myocardial disarray, Public Health splasker04 AT yahoo.com