Welcome to the Greenford Nano and Cancer Foundation. As a dedicated Non-profit nanotechnology cancer organization, we fund and conduct translational research at the intersection of nanotechnology and oncology. Our Cancer research foundation focuses on the fundamental science and mechanisms that will power the targeted therapies of tomorrow.
To build a hunger, poverty, and cancer-free Bangladesh where everyone can enjoy their rights without discrimination, and where the advances of nanomedicine serve all people equally.
Accelerating the next generation to build a sustainable society in which human rights and human dignity are equally respected in the community and with nature, through nano-oncology research and education.
Our programs go beyond the laboratory. We investigate the critical frontiers of nano-oncology while leading vital public health advocacy to stop cancer before it starts.
We investigate lipid nanoparticles, polymeric nanoparticles, and dendrimers. Our research aims to understand how nanocarriers can be engineered to accumulate at tumor sites, exploring the scientific principles of targeting malignant cells while sparing healthy tissue.
We run targeted advocacy campaigns to identify and eliminate carcinogens from daily life. This includes raising awareness about heavy metal exposure, safe manufacturing processes for cosmetics, and teaching safe food preparation to prevent harmful toxin ingestion.
We believe health literacy is a fundamental right. Through the Greenford Volunteers, we prioritize marginalized communities by conducting comprehensive health awareness programs, actively working toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our dedicated volunteer wing drives grassroots impact. They conduct health awareness campaigns focusing on marginalized communities while actively working to achieve the UN SDGs.
We provide simple guidance on cancer prevention and diagnosis, and offer financial assistance for treating cancer patients who cannot afford care.
Public lectures, school programs, and digital resources for all. We partner with top universities and academic institutes to translate science into accessible knowledge.
We are building the infrastructure to provide competitive research grants, empowering the next generation of nano-oncology scientists globally.
"As a pioneering Non-profit nanotechnology cancer organization, our vision extends far beyond the confines of the laboratory. We are steadfast in our commitment to dismantling the barriers between cutting-edge nanoscale science and accessible public health. The Greenford Nano and Cancer Foundation was established on the fundamental principle that precision healthcare and scientific literacy are universal human rights, not mere privileges. By fostering rigorous scientific inquiry, advocating for critical preventative health measures, and empowering marginalized communities, this Cancer research foundation is dedicated to engineering a future where advanced oncology is seamlessly integrated with compassionate societal care."
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GNCF paid profound respect to the heroes of the 1952 Language Movement at the local Shaheed Minar in Kushtia.
GNCF organized a colorful Pahela Baishakh Festival, celebrating the Bengali New Year with traditional music and cultural displays.
GNCF honored freedom fighters at the Central Martyrs' Memorial in Kushtia, led by Chairman Prof. Dr. Md. Abdullah Al Mashud.
The Greenford Nano and Cancer Foundation (GNCF) is a registered, non-profit organization dedicated to translating nanotechnology into life-saving cancer therapies while building health equity in communities across Bangladesh.
Formally registered under the applicable laws of Bangladesh as a charitable, non-governmental, and non-profit organization.
Reg. No: KHS-577 · Khulna Division, BangladeshRecognized as a charitable organization eligible for receiving domestic and international donations under applicable Bangladesh statutes.
Issued by relevant government authorityAuthorized to enter into Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with foreign academic institutions, research organizations, and international NGOs.
As per Foreign Donations Regulation Act provisionsAll research conducted and funded by GNCF adheres to the highest standards of scientific rigor and reproducibility.
Advanced cancer care must be accessible to all, regardless of economic status, geography, or social background.
Full financial disclosure, published annually. At least 80% of funds go directly to research and programs.
Every program is designed with communities at its center, guided by local needs, values, and cultural contexts.
Fund and conduct peer-reviewed research in nano-oncology, drug discovery, bioinformatics, and related fields, contributing to the global body of scientific knowledge.
Deliver cancer awareness, prevention education, and patient navigation support to communities across Bangladesh, with emphasis on underserved populations.
Train and support the next generation of researchers and health volunteers in Bangladesh through competitive grants, mentorship, and educational programs.
Actively contribute to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health), 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 17 (Partnerships for Goals).
Build strategic MOUs with international universities, research institutions, and pharmaceutical partners to accelerate translational research pipelines.
Engage proactively with government bodies, regulatory authorities, and healthcare policymakers to create an enabling environment for nanomedicine in Bangladesh.
Full audited financial statements are published annually in the GNCF Annual Report. View Reports →
Our portfolio spans nano-diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and nanoparticle-immune system interactions, bridging fundamental nanomaterials science and clinical oncology.
Development and clinical validation of a SERS nanoparticle probe array for simultaneous detection of breast-cancer-associated protein biomarkers in peripheral blood at sub-picomolar concentrations.
Design, synthesis, and in vivo evaluation of pH-sensitive lipid nanoparticles for co-delivery of tumour-suppressor mRNA and pro-apoptotic siRNA, targeting the characteristically acidic tumour microenvironment.
Investigation of PAMAM dendrimer carriers for targeted intratumoural delivery of anti-PD-L1 antibody fragments, aiming to amplify tumour infiltrating lymphocyte activity while minimising systemic immunotoxicity.
Published study finding Xantolis assamica a promising source of structurally diverse phytochemicals with potential antifungal relevance supporting AnCel5A as a tractable target for structure-based inhibitor discovery.
Strategic application of CADD in identifying therapeutic candidates against ER⁺ MCF-7 breast cancer cells by targeting the steroid-metabolizing enzyme 3α-HSD3 (AKR1C2).
Our Advanced Drug Discovery cell focuses on identifying and optimising novel small-molecule and biologic candidates with anti-cancer activity, using computational and wet-lab methods in concert.
Medical physicist with 9 years of global experience in theranostics, radiomics, AI, medical imaging, biomechanics, and science diplomacy. AAPM member and active subcommittee contributor.
n.karmakar@greenford.org.bd
Lecturer at Varendra University and M.Sc. student at Islamic University, Kushtia. Works on advanced drug screening pipelines for novel anti-cancer compounds from natural sources. IEEE VU Student Branch Chair with publications in Q2/Q3 indexed journals.
p.nonda@greenford.org.bd
Associate Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, Islamic University & Adjunct Research Fellow, Western Sydney University. PhD in Mechanical Engineering. 20+ peer-reviewed publications. Best Thesis & Research Paper Award recipient.
m.rahman@greenford.org.bd
Lecturer, Dept. of Pharmacy, Islamic University. Specialises in cancer pharmacology and natural product drug discovery, focusing on prostate cancer and peritoneal malignancies with in vivo and in silico approaches.
s.khatun@greenford.org.bd
Specialises in phytochemical drug screening and molecular docking for anti-cancer lead identification, with expertise in natural product chemistry and structure-based drug design.
a.p.sarker@greenford.org.bd
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Environmental Science & Geography, Islamic University. First-class graduate from University of Rajshahi. Research spans ecotoxicology, bioremediation, GIS, environmental omics, and cancer-related computational studies.
i.ara@greenford.org.bd
Research Scientist specialising in phytochemical drug screening and molecular docking for anti-cancer lead identification. Contributes expertise in natural product chemistry and structure-based drug design.
r.tanjin@greenford.org.bdThe Nanomedicine Research cell investigates the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of nanocarrier systems for targeted cancer drug delivery and diagnostic applications.
Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) underpins our translational pipeline. This cell deploys molecular docking, DFT analysis, ADMET prediction, and MD simulation to accelerate hit-to-lead optimisation for cancer therapeutics.
Medical physicist with 9 years of global experience. Ongoing research in theranostics, radiomics, AI, medical imaging, biomechanics, and science diplomacy. AAPM member and active subcommittee contributor.
n.karmakar@greenford.org.bdSpecialises in DFT, FMOs, and ADMET analysis for computational lead optimisation. Lecturer at Varendra University, IEEE VU Student Branch Chair.
p.nonda@greenford.org.bdThis cell integrates genomic, proteomic, and structural data to identify novel drug targets and design optimised therapeutic molecules through a data-driven approach.
The Cancer Informatics cell mines large-scale clinical, genomic, and epidemiological datasets to discover patterns, biomarkers, and risk factors that can improve cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment outcomes.
Bridging the gap from target identification to candidate compounds, this cell coordinates the full drug discovery cycle — from target validation and hit identification through lead optimisation and preclinical evaluation.
Preclinical evaluation and lead optimisation specialist for anti-cancer drug candidates. Lecturer at Varendra University with IEEE leadership experience.
p.nonda@greenford.org.bdTarget validation and hit-to-lead transition specialist. Associate Professor at Islamic University and Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University. Best Thesis Award recipient.
m.rahman@greenford.org.bdThe Nanotechnology Research Lab is GNCF's primary experimental facility for nanoparticle synthesis, characterisation, and in vitro biocompatibility testing for cancer diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Lipid, polymeric, and inorganic nanoparticle synthesis; green synthesis from plant extracts; surface functionalisation and conjugation.
DLS, zeta potential, TEM/SEM imaging, UV-Vis spectroscopy, FTIR and XRD analysis for nanoparticle physicochemical profiling.
Cell viability (MTT/WST-1), haemolysis assay, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and in vitro drug release profiling.
The Drug Design Lab provides the experimental infrastructure for medicinal chemistry work, supporting the synthesis, purification, and initial biological screening of drug-like molecules generated by our CADD and drug discovery cells.
Synthesis and purification of small-molecule drug candidates; multi-step synthesis; reaction optimisation and scale-up.
In vitro cytotoxicity assays, enzyme inhibition studies, and receptor-binding assays on synthesised compounds.
HPLC, NMR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis for compound identity and purity verification.
The Bioinformatics Lab provides high-performance computing resources and software infrastructure supporting genome analysis, molecular modelling, database management, and data visualisation for GNCF research teams.
Access to high-performance computing clusters and cloud environments for large-scale molecular dynamics simulations and genomic analyses.
Curation and management of internal compound libraries, protein structure databases, and clinical outcome datasets for research use.
Machine learning pipelines, statistical analysis, and interactive data visualisation supporting publications and grant applications.
An organized, multi-tier volunteer network spanning Central, Division, District, and Area levels — driving health awareness, grassroots outreach, and SDG-aligned action across Bangladesh.
Area-level volunteer representatives are appointed in each sub-district zone. Click an area to see the volunteer representative for that area.
Dhaka North
Dhaka South
A complete list of peer-reviewed publications produced by GNCF researchers, covering nano-oncology, computational drug discovery, bioinformatics, and related fields.
Meet the researchers, scientists, advisors, and professional staff driving GNCF's mission to harness nanotechnology in the fight against cancer. Each profile links to public research profiles for full academic transparency.
Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Islamic University, Kushtia. Chairman and leading researcher of GNCF, with expertise in computational drug discovery, molecular docking, DFT analysis, and phytochemical cancer lead identification. Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals.
An enthusiastic and research-driven Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) professional, currently serving as a Lecturer at Varendra University. He holds a top-ranking B.Sc degree in EEE and is presently pursuing his M.Sc in EEE at Islamic University, Kushtia (Expected 2026). His academic and research interests span Internet of Things (IoT), renewable energy systems, solar hydrogen production, artificial intelligence, and smart healthcare technologies. With a strong publication record in internationally recognized Q2 and Q3 indexed journals and multiple IEEE conference contributions, he has demonstrated excellence in both theoretical and applied research. He possesses nearly three years of teaching experience, complemented by leadership roles in IEEE, including serving as Chair of the IEEE VU Student Branch.
Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman is an accomplished academic and researcher in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Islamic University, Bangladesh, and as an Adjunct Research Fellow at Western Sydney University, Australia. He completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Western Sydney University, where his research focused on numerical modelling of airflow dynamics and particle deposition in human lungs. His major research interests include computational fluid dynamics, aerosol transport, microplastic inhalation, targeted drug delivery, multiphase flow, air-pollution particle deposition, and respiratory health risk assessment. With more than 14 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Rahman has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and has received multiple awards including the Australian Government RTP Stipend Scholarship, Best Thesis Award, and Best Research Paper Award.
Sozoni Khatun is a Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy at Islamic University and a researcher in cancer pharmacology and natural product drug discovery. The research program focuses on prostate cancer and peritoneal malignancies, with an emphasis on identifying bioactive compounds from medicinal plants for potential anticancer applications. Work integrates in vivo pharmacological evaluation with in silico molecular docking and mechanistic analysis to investigate interactions with cancer-associated molecular targets and signaling pathways. The overall objective is the discovery and development of mechanism-driven, evidence-based anticancer therapeutics.
Research Scientist specialising in phytochemical drug screening and molecular docking studies for anti-cancer lead identification. Contributes expertise in natural product chemistry and structure-based drug design to GNCF's collaborative research pipeline.
Iffat Ara is a Research Scientist at GNCF and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Geography at Islamic University, Bangladesh. Her research spans emerging contaminants, ecotoxicology, soil and water contamination, environmental omics, microbial ecology, bioremediation, geospatial pollutant analysis, and urban sustainability. She earned first position in both her B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Rajshahi. Skilled in GIS, remote sensing, laboratory analysis, modeling, and bioinformatics, she contributes to interdisciplinary studies on pollution, environmental health, risk assessment, sustainable resources, cancer-related computational research initiatives, and innovative science.
Research Scientist specialising in phytochemical drug screening and molecular docking studies for anti-cancer lead identification. Contributes expertise in natural product chemistry and structure-based drug design to GNCF's collaborative research pipeline.
Nupur Karmaker has been working hard for medical physics development globally for nine years. She gained teaching, research, and organizational experience within the fields of medical physics and biomedical engineering. She served as a supervisor of master's theses and B.Sc. research projects on radiotherapy, diagnostic imaging, and radiation protection. Her ongoing research projects are on theranostics, radiomics, artificial intelligence, medical imaging, treatment, biomechanics, and science diplomacy. A dedicated member of the AAPM, she actively serves in several subcommittees and is leading the direction of cutting-edge research and collaboration expansion. Passionate about global manpower development, she works tirelessly to cultivate the next generation of professionals in medical physics and biomedical engineering.
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Beyond the laboratory, GNCF builds a complete ecosystem of support — funding researchers, providing patient navigation, and building the institutional partnerships that translate science into medicine.
Our flagship funding mechanism providing substantial multi-year support to established research teams working on high-impact nano-oncology projects. Awards support laboratory operations, personnel, equipment acquisition, and dissemination activities.
Supporting postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty in the first five years of their independent career who are establishing nano-oncology research programs. These awards provide seed funding to generate preliminary data for larger national grant applications.
Supplementary funding to facilitate international collaborations, enabling GNCF-funded researchers to spend time at partner institutions abroad, attend key international conferences, or host visiting researchers at GNCF labs.
Trained patient navigators guide cancer patients through diagnosis, treatment options, and financial assistance programmes available in Bangladesh.
Emergency financial support for low-income cancer patients who cannot afford treatment costs. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to critical cases.
Multilingual (Bangla & English) educational resources on cancer prevention, early detection, and lifestyle risk reduction distributed through community health workers and Greenford Volunteers.
Environmental health advocacy through community tree planting campaigns across Bangladesh, reducing pollution exposure and contributing to healthier living environments.
Scholarships for meritorious students from low-income backgrounds pursuing studies in health, science, and related fields — building the next generation of health professionals.
Structured volunteer programs aligned with UN SDGs covering health awareness, environmental protection, community empowerment, and inter-community partnership building.
GNCF operates a dedicated Zakat Fund for eligible donors who wish to fulfil their Zakat obligation through support for cancer patients and health equity programs. All Zakat funds are disbursed exclusively to eligible beneficiaries (the poor and needy, those in debt due to medical expenses) in compliance with Islamic jurisprudence.
GNCF publishes annual reports and audited financial statements as part of our commitment to full transparency with donors, partners, and the public.
Full summary of research outputs, community programs, financial statements, and strategic priorities for the fiscal year 2025–2026.
Audited income & expenditure accounts showing allocation of funds across research, programs, administration and fundraising.
Detailed breakdown of research outputs: publications, grants awarded, patents filed, clinical milestones, and partnership agreements.
All figures are approximate pending final audit. Full audited accounts available upon request.
Somewhere, a researcher is testing a nanoparticle that may one day detect a cancer that conventional imaging cannot. Your donation makes that research possible — and that hope real.
Supports cancer patients with direct financial assistance for treatment costs, patient navigation services, and public early-detection awareness campaigns across Bangladesh.
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Cancer is too complex for any single institution to solve alone. We actively seek collaborative relationships with universities, medical centres, biotech companies, and government research agencies.
We formalise research collaborations through structured agreements governing intellectual property, data sharing, publication rights, and financial arrangements.
We welcome corporate sponsors, technology licensing partners, and philanthropic corporate partnerships, all structured to maintain complete research independence.
Initiate a formal collaboration by submitting a preliminary MOU request. Our partnerships team will respond within 5 business days.
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The Greenford Nano and Cancer Foundation (GNCF) is a registered non-profit, charitable organization (Registration No. KHS-577) based in Kushtia, Khulna Division, Bangladesh. We fund and conduct translational research in nanotechnology and oncology, operate community health programs, and coordinate the Greenford Volunteers network.
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