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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAIL

Name
  Associate Prof. Dr. Noor Zurani Binti Md Haris Robson
Designation
  Associate Professor
Department
  Department of Primary Care Medicine
Faculty
  Faculty of Medicine
Tel. No. (Office)
  0379492802
Fax No.
  0379577941
E-mail Address
  noorzurani@um.edu.my
Address(Office)
  Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification), (Institution).
PhD (Addictions) (University of London), KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON
MSC, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)
MBBS, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (UM)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation), (Role), (Year), (Level).

PERSATUAN KAKITANGAN AKADEMIK UNIVERSITI MALAYA, Member, (National)

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, Member, 2009-2010, (International)

Malaysian Medical Association, Member, 2008, (National)

Malaysian Council Tobacco Control, Board Member, 2008-2010, (National)

Malaysian Council Tobacco Control, Board Member, 2008, (National)

King\'s College London. Institute of Psychiatry, Honorary Fellow, 2007-2010, (National)

SOCIETY OF RESEARCH ON NICOTINE AND TOBACCO, UNITES STATES OF AMERICA, Member, 2005, (International)

SOCIETY STUDY ON ADDICTIONS, Member, 2005, (International)

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL UNITED KINGDOM, Member, 2004, (International)

MALAYSIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL, Member, 1993, (International)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role), (Level), (Start date),(End Date).


UM Wellness campaign, University Malaya

Ahli Jawatankuasa Hari Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan bagi Tahun 2010 PPUM, Faculty Of Medicine, 11-Aug-10

Ahli Jawatankuasa Mesyuarat Hari Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan bagi Tahun 2010 Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, 11-Aug-10

Wakil Timbalan Dekan Akademik Fakulti Perubatan. Mesyuarat Lembaga Pusat Asasi Sains. 11 Ogos 2010. Pukul 2.30 petang, University Malaya, 11-Aug-10 - 11-Aug-10

Mesyuarat semakan kurikulum UM program Ijazah Pertama, University Malaya, 03-Mar-10 - 03-Mar-10

Mesyuarat semakan kurikulum, 01-Mar-10 - 01-Mar-10

Mesyuarat UMMC_Nusantara, University Malaya, 01-Mar-10 - 01-Mar-10

Mesyuarat semakan kurikulum, 24-Feb-10 - 24-Feb-10

RESEARCH CLUSTER MEETING: WORKSHOP ON STRATEGIC PLAN FOR HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE RESEARCH CLUSTER, 09-Feb-10

MBBS EXAMINERS PHASE 2 VETTING MEETING, 08-Feb-10

RESEARCH CLUSTER MEETING ON STRATEGIC PLAN FOR HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE RESEARCH CLUSTER, 04-Feb-10

Second Working Meeting of the UMMC Strategy 2010 2015, 31-Jan-10 - 01-Feb-10

Mesyuarat Pemilihan Soalan peperiksaan Akhir MBBS, 29-Jan-10

Acting Head of Department, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 29-Jan-10 - 29-Jan-10

UMMC strategy 2010-2015 First meeting, 24-Jan-10 - 25-Jan-10

Faculty of Medical Clinical Investigation Center Committee meeting, 21-Jan-10

MOU Kyoto University and University Malaya; Overseas based in Malaysia training and education, University Malaya, 20-Jan-10

High Impact Research meeting with Deputy Dean of Research, Faculty of Medicine, 20-Jan-10

UMMC Management meeting, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 19-Jan-10

Acting Head of Department, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 21-Dec-09 - 22-Dec-09

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Bahagian 1 bagi Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Keluarga November 2009, University Malaya, 12-Nov-09

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Bahagian 2 bagi Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Keluarga November 2009, University Malaya, 06-Nov-09

Ahli Jawatankuasa Taklimat dan perbincangan mengenai semakan kurikulum program MBBS (MQF), Faculty Of Medicine, 06-Nov-09

Koordinator PPD for Taklimat dan Perbincangan mengenai semakan kurikulum program MBBS (MQF), Faculty Of Medicine, 04-Nov-09

Coordinator PPD for Taklimat dan Perbincangan mengenai semakan kurikulum program MBBS (MQF), Faculty Of Medicine, 04-Nov-09 - 04-Nov-09

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk peperiksaan Akhir (Semula) bagi Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Sesi 2007/2009, Faculty Of Medicine, 02-Nov-09

Acting Head Department for TAKLIMAT PERSEDIAAN AUDIT INSTITUSI/AUDIT PRESTASI STAF SOKONGAN, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 02-Nov-09 - 02-Nov-09

Acting Head Department for Mesyuarat Pengurusan PPUM, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 29-Oct-09 - 29-Oct-09

Acting Head Department, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 28-Oct-09 - 30-Oct-09

Representative for Deputy Dean Academic to Exam Vetting meeting for unscheduled universities, University Malaya, 28-Oct-09 - 28-Oct-09

Representative for Deputy Dean Academic to Exam Vetting meeting for unscheduled universities, University Malaya, 22-Oct-09 - 22-Oct-09

Representative for Deputy Dean Academic to Veetting meeting for unscheduled universities, University Malaya, 21-Oct-09 - 21-Oct-09

Acting Head Department, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 09-Oct-09 - 09-Oct-09

Coordinator Phase IIIB RUKA department, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 01-Oct-09

Acting Head, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 29-Sep-09 - 30-Sep-09

Coordinator (Penyelaras) Module PPD (Module Patient and professional Development), Faculty Of Medicine, 15-Sep-09 - 14-Sep-11

Acting Head, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 07-Sep-09 - 08-Sep-09

Acting Head of Department, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 07-Sep-09 - 08-Sep-09

MBBS Program Phase 3B Department of Primary Care Medicine Coordinator, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 01-Jul-09

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Fasa 2 bagi Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Jun 2009, University Malaya, 26-Jun-09

Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Pertama (Tambahan)bagi Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan, sesi 2008/2009, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 19-Jun-09

Board Member- University Malaya Centre Addiction Science, University Malaya, 01-Apr-09

Internal Board of examiners meeting. Part 111 Conjoint Examinations UM/UKM/USM for the Degree of Masters in Family Medicine, University Malaya, 13-Nov-08

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Bahagian 1 bagi Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Keluarga November 2008, University Malaya, 08-Nov-08

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Bahagian 2 bagi Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Keluarga November 2008, University Malaya, 03-Nov-08

Jawatankuasa Kerja Pemilih Kumpulan Pengurusan dan Profesional (Bukan Akademik)-officer, University Malaya, 01-Jul-08

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Bahagian 2 bagi Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Keluarga Mei 2008, University Malaya, 05-May-08

Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa untuk Peperiksaan Bahagian 2 bagi Ijazah Sarjana Perubatan Keluarga Mei 2008, University Malaya, 05-May-08

Program Personal and professional Development Module, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 01-Mar-08

Postgraduate Year 1 Masters Part 1 Coordinator, Master Family Medicine, University Malaya, University Malaya, 01-Jan-08

Rawatan Utama Klinik Am (RUKA) Clinic Coordinator, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 01-Jan-08 - 30-Jun-09

Acting Head, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 03-Sep-07 - 05-Sep-07

Departmental Library Coordinator, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 01-Mar-07

MBBS Program Phase 3B Department of Primary Care Medicine Coordinator, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 01-Mar-07

MBBS Final Year program. Coordinator for Department of Primary Care Medicine, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 01-Mar-07 - 31-Mar-08

MBBS Program Stage 4 Junior Department of Primary Care Medicine Coordinator, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 08-Jun-98

MBBS Program Stage 4 Senior Department of Primary Care Medicine Coordinator, Department Of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, 08-Jun-98

CAREER HISTORY
(Post), (Organisation), (Period).


Trainee Lecturer, University Malaya, 06/05/1994 until 26/06/1998

Pegawai Perubatan, HOSPITAL UNIVERSITI, 01/09/1992 until 05/05/1994

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area).

Addiction Medicine And Family Medicine (Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine)

Drug Addiction (Drug, Heroin, dependence, substance, abuse, misuse)

Smoking Cessation (Smoking, Tobacco, Nicotine, Smoke, Quit)

RECENT SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
(Publication).
 
Book
 
2007

Noorzurani Md Haris Robson. Variation in smoking behaviour and nicotine metabolism: Usefulness of measurements in plasma and saliva. King's College London. 2007 
 
2003

Malaysian Clinical Practice Guideline on the Treatment of tobacco users and dependence. Ministry of Health, Malaysia. 2003 

Manula for Malaysian Clinical Practice Guideline on the Treatment of tobacco users and dependence. Ministry of Health, Malaysia. 2003 

Module for Malaysian Clinical Practice Guideline on the Treatment of tobacco users and dependence. Ministry of Health, Malaysia. 2003 
 
2002

Monograf. Istilah Perubatan keluarga. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. 2002 
 
1998

Noorzurani Md Haris Robson. Attitude of student nurses to terminal AIDS and terminal cancer patients. University Malaya. 1998 
 
Chapter In Book
 
2009

Research Monograph 1, 2009. Empowering dentists into the smoking cessation program. Nicotine Addiction Research & Collaboration Centre. 
 
2002

Module 2B For University Malaya center for Continuing Education. Certificate Course on health and Wellness. Topic: Substance Abuse. Program: Relationship of illness and health. Course: Relationship of Health and lifestyle. 

Primary Care Medicine. Handbook for Phase 3B Medical Students.2002 
 
2001

Module for University Malaya Center for Continuing Education. Certificate in Addictive Behaviour. Program: Nicotine Addiction 

Module for University Malaya Center for Continuing Education. Seminar on Latest Understanding in the treatment of Addictive Behaviour. Topic: Nicotine Dependence Syndrome. 
 
Academic Journals
 
2010

Noorzurani Md Haris Robson, Mohamad Hussain Habil. Erythromycin induced Torsade de Pointes in a Methadone maintenance patient:Case Report.Asean Journal of Psychiatry. Vol.11(1): Jan - June 2010. Accepted for publication. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Noorzurani MHR, S.Othman, H.Yusoff. Varenicline- a new pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in primary care practice. South Africa Family Practice Journal. Accepted for publication 21st December 2009. In press (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

Robson N, Vicknasingam B, Narayanan S. Illicit ketamine induced frequency of micturition in a young Malay female. DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW. 29;(3):334-336 (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Noor Zurani Md Haris Robson, Azad Hassan Razack, and Norman Dublin. Organ Transplants: Ethical, Social, and Religious Issues in a Multicultural Society Asia Pac J Public Health 2010 22: 271-278. (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Noor Zurani Md Haris Robson, Stephen Jambunathan, Jesjeet S Gill, Ahmad Hatim Sulaiman, Mohammad Hussain Habil. Research, Casuistry and Psychiatry:An Asian Perspective. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.11(1) : Jan - June 2010. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
 
2009

Noor Zurani Md Haris Robson, Rusdi Abdul Rashid, Muhammad Muhsin Ahmad Zahari, Mohammad Hussain Habil. Varenicline - A New pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation: Implication for smokers with mental health problems. Asean Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.10(2): July - Dec 2009. Early Online (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Noorzurani, MHR.,Aziz, N., Abdul Aziz, AF., Abdul Hamid, MZ. Mohamed, M.,Othman,S., Hussein, N. 2009. The need for 'Good Clinical Practice' in health care research. South Africa Family Practice. 2009; 51 (2):202-205 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

Robson NMH, Vicknasingam B, Narayanan S.Itraconazole induced Torsade de Pointes in a patientreceiving methadone substitutiontherapy. DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW. 28:6;688-690. (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)
 
2008

Rusdi Abd Rashid, Noor Zurani Md Haris Robson, Muhammad Muhsin Ahad Zahari, Mohamad Hussain Habil. 2008. A 50-year challenge in managing drug addiction in Malaysia. JUMMEC. 11 (1)pg 3-6 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

Md Haris Robson Noorzurani , Alyson Bond, Kim Wolff. Adverse reaction to nicotine gum in Malay female smoker: A case report.Int J Ment Health Addiction. 2008; 6:564-567 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

Noorzurani Md Haris Robson, Alyson J Bond, and Kim Wolff.2008.Adverse Reaction to Nicotine Gum in a Poor Metaboliser. Journal of Smoking Cessation. 2008; 3(2) 144-147 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

Noor Zurani Robson, A.M. Mustafa. The effect of pretreatment with plant extract, nicotine and caffeine on sleeping time induced by pentobarbitone in mice. Internet Journal of Pharmacology. 2008; 5:2 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)

NZ Robson, S Othman. A case of cutaneous larva migrans acquired from soiled toilet floors in urban Kuala Lumpur. Med J Malaysia 63 (4) No 4 October 2008, pg 331-332 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

NoorZurani MHR, Hussain H. Is there a need for a hospital based smoking cessation programme in Malaysia? Mal J Psychiatry. Online early 2008 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)

NoorZurani MHR, Hussain H, Rusdi AR, Muhammad Muhsin, AZ. Heroin addiction: the past and future. Malaysian Journal Psychiatry. Online early July 2008 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
 
2007

NoorZurani Md Haris Robson. Differences in caucasian and malay smoking behaviour: Implication on treatment for smoking cessation. Journal of Health Management. September 2007. (S).57 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Noorzurani Md Haris Robson.Adverse effects of nicotine gum in oriental Malay male smoker. Pharmacologyonline 2007 3 page 1-4 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
 
2005

Noorzurani MHR, Sherina MS. Smoking Cessation: Abstinent but puffing. Mal J Psychiatry.September 2005. 13 (2): 30-33. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
 
2002

NoorZurani Md Haris Robson.Smoking cessation: Abstinence with gum. JUMMEC. 2002; 7(2). 152-154 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)

Sherina MS, Jefferelli SB, NoorZurani MHR, Noorlia Yahya. Prevalence of depression among elderly patients attending a primary health care clinic.Malaysian Journal Psychiatry. September 2002. 10 (2): 23-27. (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Hussain Habil, Mahmud Mazlan, Lung Jien Kien, Noorzurani Md Haris Robson. Managing heroin dependence syndrome: A Primary Care Approach. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2002 (S) pg 10 (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Sherina Mohd Sidek, Noorzurani Md Haris Robson, Zaiton Ahmad. The prevalence of depression among the elderly patients attending a semi-urban government Primary Care Clinic. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2002 (S) pg 52 (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Noridah Mohd Salleh, Safurah Jaafar, Zaiton Ahmad, Noorzurani Md Haris Robson. The evolution of Family Medicine Specialty in Malaysia. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2002 (S) pg 105 (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Noorzurani Md Haris Robson. Nicotine inhaler experience in Treating smoking addiction in Malaysia. A study on the effectiveness, reported side effects and acceptability among Malaysian smokers. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 2002 (S) pg 73 (ISI/SCOPUS Cited Publication)

Sherina MS, Jefferelli SB, Zaiton A, NoorZurani MHR. A study on the association of depression and chronic disease among elderly patients attending a primary care clinic.Malaysian Journal Psychiatry. 2002; 10 (1): 8-12 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS Cited Publication)
 
1998

R Krishnan, Noorzurani Md Haris Robson. Evidence based bicycle injury prevention: Implications for Malaysia.Med J Malaysia. 1998; 54 (S):38 (SCOPUS-Cited Publication)
 
Proceeding
 
2009

Noor Zurani Md Haris Robson, MBBS, M.Med, PhD. Methadone Maintenance treatment for treating heroin addicts in Malaysia. In: The 1st Congress of Asia-Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research. "Together, Asia-Pacific Addiction Researchers". November 12-14 2009. 
 
2008

Noor Zurani M.D. Haris Robson, Alyson Bond, Kim Wolff. Nicotine Metabolism on Oriental Malay smokers. Society for research on Nicotine and Tobacco. 14th Annual Meeting. Proceedings and On-site program. February 27 to March 1, 2008. page 102 
 
2007

Noorzurani Md Haris Robson. The addictive nature of nicotine: Safety and efficacy of varenicline in Western populations. 10th Pfizer Asian Cardiology Symposium. Program nd abstract book. 1-3 June 2007. page 20 

NOor Zurani Md Haris Robson. Alyson Bond. Kim Wolff. Smoking behaviour and nicotine metabolism in Caucasians, Orientals and Mixed Ethnicity. 9th Annual Conference of the SRNT Europe. 3rd-6th October 2007 

Noor Zurani Md Haris Robson. The addictive nature of nicotine: Safety and efficacy of varenicline in Western populations.10th Pfizer Asian Cardiology Symposium. 1-3 June 2007. 

AREAS OF RESEARCH
(Project title), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Source), (Level).

Smoking Cessation, Principal Investigator(PI), 2010-2010, Pfizer (M) Sdn Bhd

Alcohol intervention programme among Orang Asli, Co-Investigator, 2009-2010

Quit smoking at workplace programme, Principal Investigator(PI), 2009-2010, Malaysian Oxygen (M) Sdn Bhd

Study on compliance in diabetic patients, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008-2009, No funding

Anxiety disorder in diabets mellitus and hypertension patients attending primary care clinic., Principal Investigator(PI), 2008-2009, No funding

Drug Free workplace program., Consultant, 2007-2007, Malaysia Airlines System (M) Sdn Bhd

The role of CDT as an alternative to GGT as a marker of continuous drinking, Co-Investigator, 2006-2007, Department for Transport, United Kingdom

The evidence of Gulf war related ill health in military personnel, Co-Investigator, 2005-2006, Department of Defence, United States

Variability in Nicotine Metabolism and Smoking Behaviour, Principal Investigator(PI), 2002-2007, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom

CONSULTATION PROJECT/CONSULTANCY
(Project title), (Role), (From)-(Until), (Organisation).

JIWA BARU-Ketagihan dadah boleh dirawat, Consultant, 2008-2008, Schering Plough (M) Sdn Bhd

Program Terapi Gantian Methadone, Clinical Consultant, 2008-2009, Agensi Anti Dadah Kerajaan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Clinical Practice Guidelines on Treatment of Tobacco Dependence, Consultant, 2000-2003, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

National Working Committee. Injury Prevention. Ministry of Health, Malaysia., Clinical Consultant, 1998-1999, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Quit Smoking at the workplace programme, Consultant, Malaysian Oxygen MOX-Linde (M) Sdn Bhd

Drug Free Workplace programme, Consultant, Malaysian Airlines System Bhd

Member of Board of Studies. Master of medicine (Family medicine) [M.Med (Family medicine)] Programme. Kulliyah of Medicine of the International Islamic University Malaysia, Consultant, Kulliyah of Medicine of the International Islamic University Malaysia

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
(Name of Award), (Awarding Institution), (Year Awarded), (Level).

Member of Board of Studies. Master of medicine (Family medicine) [M.Med (Family medicine)] Programme. Kulliyah of Medicine of the International Islamic University Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2010

Outstanding support of the Jiwa Baru Public Education programme, Weber Shandwick Malaysia, 2010

Membership American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry in recognition achievements in bringing the knowledge within the field of Psychiatry to bear on the prevention and treatment of the addictions., American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, 2009

Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang, University Malaya, 2009

Bursary Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, Europe, Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, Europe, 2008, (International)

Honorary Clinical Researcher. Kings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, London, United Kingdom, Kings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, London, United Kingdom., 2007

Honorary Clinical Researcher. South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom., South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, 2006

Certificate in Good Clinical Practice, Kings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, 2006

Postgraduate Research Fund. Kings College London, London, United Kingdom, Kings College London, Institute of Psychiatry., 2005, (University)

Honorary Clinical Researcher. South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, 2005

Mary Clark Award. Kings College London, London, United Kingdom., Kings College London, London, United Kingdom, 2005, (University)

Bursary Award-Society for Study on Addiction, Society for Study on Addiction, United Kingdom, 2005

Postgraduate Research Fund. Kings College London, Kings College London, 2004, (University)

Honorary Clinical Researcher. South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, London, 2004

Postgraduate Research Fund. Kings College London, London, United Kingdom., Kings College London, Institute of Psychiatry, 2003, (University)

Anugerah Inisiatif Anti Tembakau (Tobacco Free Initiative Award): Penglibatan Aktif Dalam Aktiviti Anti Tembakau, Tahun 2000. Bagi Kategori Institusi Pengajian Tinggi. Mei 2001 , Ministry of Health, Malaysia, 2001

PRESENTATIONS
(Title), (Event), (Date Presented), (Organiser), (Level).
 
Pleanary/Keynote Speaker

A matter of the heart: Opiate Substitution Therapy, 5th National Conference on Addiction Medicine, 07 Nov 2008 to 09 Nov 2008, Addiction Medicine Association Malaysia, (International)

The genetics of Addiction- a review of the evidence., 1st International Conference on Addiction Medicine, 15 Nov 2007 to 18 Nov 2007, Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia, Federation of private Medical Practitioners Associations, Malaysia, Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Cademy of Medicine, Malaysia, (International)
 
Invited Seminar

Smoking Cessation, Malaysian Oxygen Smoking Cessation Program, 02 Oct 2009 to 02 Oct 2009, Malaysian Oxygen, (National)

Special practice workshop-Staring a stop smoking clinic, 1st International Conference on Addiction Medicine, 15 Nov 2007 to 18 Nov 2007, Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia, Federation of private Medical Practitioners Associations, Malaysia, Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Cademy of Medicine, Malaysia, (International)

Symposium- Pharmacologic treatment of nicotine addiction-an update on management, 1st International Conference on Addiction Medicine, 15 Nov 2007 to 18 Nov 2007, Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia, Federation of private Medical Practitioners Associations, Malaysia, Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Cademy of Medicine, Malaysia, (International)
 
Invited Speaker

Smoking-more than a habit, Smoking Cessation Seminar, 01 Aug 2009 to 01 Aug 2009, Persatuan Perubatan Keluarga USM (FAMOUS), Jabatan Perubatan Keluarga USM, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Kelantan, Malaysia Pharmaceutical Science Society (MPS), Kelantan, (National)

Drug problems in Malaysia, World Health Organisation. Alcohol, Smoking and Substance involvement screening test (ASSIST) linked to Brief Intervention (BI). Taining of Trainers (T-o-T) workshop, 04 Aug 2009 to 07 Aug 2009, World Health Organisation, University of Adelaide, Australia, Government of Australia., (International)

SCreening tool in the treatment for subtance abuse, AADK, 17 Aug 2009 to 21 Aug 2009, University Malaya Centre of Addiction Science, (University)

Methadone Maintenance treatment for treating heroin addicts in Malaysia., The 1st Congress of Asia-Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research. \\\\\\\"Together, Asia-Pacific Addiction Researchers\\\\\\\"., 12 Nov 2009 to 14 Nov 2009, Asia-Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research, (International)

Novel treatment for smoking cessation, Malaysian Pharmaceutical Association, 07 Nov 2009 to 07 Nov 2009, Malaysian Pharmaceutical Association, (National)

Screening and assessment for drug related problems., Agensi Anti-dadah Kebangsaan. Screening and assessment for drug related problems., 20 Aug 2009 to 21 Aug 2009, Agensi Anti-dadah Kebangsaan, (National)

Methadone maintenance treatment for heroin dependence: A Malaysian experience, Practical responses and approaches to drug addiction. Luang Prabang, Laos 14-17 October 2009, 14 Oct 2009 to 17 Oct 2009, World Health Organisation, University of Adelaide, Australia, (International)

Community Methadone maintenance programme: A Malaysian experience., WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in Treatment of Drugs and Alcohol Problems: Practical responses and approaches to drug addiction., 07 Dec 2008 to 10 Dec 2008, University of Adelaide- WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in TReatment of Drugs and Alcohol problems, (International)

easy quitting with Varenicline, Pfizer Pharmacist workshop, 18 Apr 2008 to 20 Apr 2008, Pfizer (M) Sdn BHd, (National)

HIV and Harm reduction programme in Malaysia, 1st International Conference on Addiction Medicine (Incorporating the 4th National Conference on Addiction Medicine), 15 Nov 2007 to 18 Nov 2007, Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia, Federation of private Medical Practitioners Associations, Malaysia, Ministry of Health, Malaysia and Cademy of Medicine, Malaysia, (International)

Understanding of tobacco addiction, Kursus implementasi Klinik Berhenti Merokok Zon Selatan, 17 Jun 2007 to 20 Aug 2009, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, (National)

The addictive nature of nicotine: Safety and efficacy of varenicline in Western populations., 10th Pfizer Asian Cardiology Symposium, 01 Jun 2007 to 03 Jun 2007, Pfizer (M) Sdn Bhd, (International)

Nicotine Dependence Assessment, Kursus implementasi Klinik Berhenti Merokok Zon Selatan, 17 Jun 2007 to 20 Jun 2007, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, (National)
 
Poster

A survey of smoking habits and severity of nicotine addiction among adults involved in motor vehicle accidents in an urban traffic police department in Malaysia., The Society for the Study of Addiction. Annual Symposium 2003. Advice from on high: addictions and government pronouncements., 06 Nov 2003 to 07 Nov 2003, Society for the Study of Addiction, (International)
 
Presenter

Saliva nicotine and cotinine in stimulated and unstimulated saliva, 10th Annual Conference of the SRNT Europe, 23 Sep 2008 to 26 Sep 2008, Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, Europe, (International)

Nicotine metabolism on oriental Malay smokers, SRNT 14th Annual Meeting, 27 Feb 2008 to 01 Mar 2008, Society for research on Nicotine Tobacco, (International)

Smoking behaviour and Nicotine Metabolism in Caucasians, Orientals and Mixed ethnicity, 9th Annual Conference of the SRNT Europe. Helping smokers to quit., 03 Oct 2007 to 06 Oct 2007, Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco, Europe, (International)

SUPERVISION


First Degree/Diploma/Pre-Degree
(Course Title), (Academic Session), (No. of Candidates), (Status)

MBBS Stage 4 first degree medical student, 1998/1999, 160, Completed

MBBS Stage 4 undergraduate medical students, 1999/2000, 160, Completed

MBBS Stage 4 undergraduate medical students, 2000/2001, 160, Completed

MBBS Stage 4 undergradute medical students, 2001/2002, 160, Completed

MBBS Phase 3B undergradute medical students, 2006/2007, 160, Completed

MBBS Phase 3B undergradute medical students, 2007/2008, 160, Completed

A study of knowledge, attitude and practice of oral contraceptive pills, among the reproductive aged-group women in Banting Hospital, Kuala Langat, Selangor., 2007/2008, 9, Completed

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of smoking among primary school students in Kuala Langat District, 2007/2008, 9, Completed

A study on awareness of pap smear screening among female adult outpatients in Banting Hospital., 2007/2008, 9, Completed

Post Graduate Level
(Name of Degree), (Name of Candidates), (Title of Thesis), (Academic Session), (Status)

Doctorate Degree (PhD), Nafiseh Kananifar, Health Psychology, 2009/2010, Ongoing

EXPERT LINKAGES
(Linkages Description), (Organisation), (Year of Involvement), (Duration), (Level).

Nicotine metabolism studies, King\'s College London, 2002, 96, (International)

BDRC programme, Yale University, United States, 2008, 8, (International)

EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Description), (Evaluation Activity).

Drug and Alcohol Review Journal, Australia, Reviewer

South Africa Family Practice Journal- June/July 2009, Reviewer

International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Reviewer

Malaysian Journal Medical Sciences, Reviewer

South Africa Family Practive Journal- August 2009, Article

External Assessor for position of Associate Professor Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia year 2008, External Examiner

Dr Faezah Binti Hassan. Factors affecting the management of anxiety disorders in Primary Care: a Qualitative study in the Primary Care Clinic of University Malaya Medical centre, Kuala Lumpur. April 2007, Thesis

External Assessor for post of Associate Professor for National University of Malaysia (Penilai luar untuk jawatan Professor Madya untuk Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)November 2009, External Assessor

External Assessor for post of Associate Professor for National University of Malaysia (Penilai luar untuk jawatan Professor Madya untuk Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) December 2009, External Assessor

Malaysia Journal Medical Sciences. Article Manuscript ID 10-2009-050-OA entitled "Reliability and validity of a Malay language questionnaire assessing the knowledge on breastfeeding". January/February 2010, Article In Journal

Malaysian Journal Medical Sciences.Reliability and validity of a Malay language questionnaire assessing the knowledge on breastfeeding, Article In Journal

CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution To Society), (Level), (Start Date), (End Date).

Honorary Treasurer to Malaysian Council Tobacco Control, (International), 09-Aug-08 until 08-Aug-10

Physician Support network- Comunity talk on Benzodiazepine Use and Dependence, (Community), 16-Aug-08 until 16-Aug-08

Physician Support Network- Buprenorphine use in Primary Care, (Community), 30-Mar-08 until 30-Mar-08

Physician Support Network to Malaysian Airlines System- Managing Drug Dependence, (Local), 14-May-08 until 14-May-08

Physician Support Network: Benzodiazepine Use and Abuse, (Country), 16-Aug-08 until 17-Aug-08

Quit smoking counselling and service to Selangor Child Welfare Society, Km 11, Jalan Hulu Kelang, 6800, Ampang, Selangor (Khidmat Berhenti Merokok dan Kaunseling kepada Pertubuhan Pendidikan Anak-anak Yatim Selangor, Km 11, Jalan Hulu Kelang, 68000, Ampang, Selangor), (Community), 26-Feb-09 until 28-May-09

Well woman public forum, (Local), 26-Jul-09

COMMERCIALISATIONS
(Company Name), (Product Name), (Commercial Type), (Investment Amount (RM)), (Project Research Code).

Government And Non-Governmental Organisation, (Stop Smoking At The Workplace Programme), Industry

Malaysian Airlines System, (Drug Free Workplace Programme)

University Malaya Center Addiction Sciences, (Addiction Medicine Workshop)