Bio


Dr. James Regun Karmoker started his career as a Lecturer at the University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, after completing his B. Pharm and MS Pharm Tech from the same university. He obtained a doctorate degree in Vision Science from the University of Oklahoma, USA, where he studied immune cell activation in the context of retinal pigment epithelium injury. Currently, he is a postdoctoral scholar in Prof. Mary Elizabeth Hartnett’s lab studying age-related macular degeneration.

Honors & Awards


  • Qais Farjo, MD Memorial Travel Grant, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (2021)
  • Travel Grant from Bangladesh-Sweden Trust Fund (BSTF) - 2019 Session, Ministry of Finance, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (2021)
  • Vice Chancellor's List of Meritorious Students Award, University of Asia Pacific (2013-2015)
  • Deans's List of Meritorious Students Award, University of Asia Pacific (2012)

Professional Education


  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma (2025)
  • MS in Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Asia Pacific (2016)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), University of Asia Pacific (2015)

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