Mohammed (Parvez) Bhuiyan, PhD joined the department as the director of the Radiopharmaceutical Production Facility (RPF) as well as an associate professor in the Section of Imaging Sciences in April 2025.
Dr. Bhuiyan obtained his master of science in organic chemistry from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. He studied in Japan where he earned his PhD in peptide and synthetic organic chemistry from the Kyushu Institute of Technology.
Dr. Bhuiyan recently served as the associate director of the University of Chicago’s Radiochemistry and Cyclotron Facility.
Where are you from?
I grew up in Comilla, Bangladesh. Later in 2010, I came to the United States, and since 2019 I’ve been living in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Why did you choose the field of molecular imaging?
My research career started with epigenetic drug development back in Japan. Over time, I saw early detection is so important in treating diseases like cancer. So I decided to focus primarily on the diagnosis, and get involved in molecular imaging and therapy research.
What are your professional interests?
Nuclear medicine imaging and therapy.
Why did you choose to work at UW–Madison?
Radiology at UW–Madison is one of the best departments having state-of-the-art facilities in nuclear medicine imaging research. After almost nine years of experience in a cyclotron radiochemistry facility I took the opportunity to move further in producing radiopharmaceuticals in a cGMP-compliant environment.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include games like soccer and cricket, visiting natural attractions, fishing, and lawn care.