Curriculum Vitae

DR. MUHAMAD ALFAKRI B. MAT NOH

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Anatomy
    Faculty of Medicine
  • alfakri
  • +603-79674732

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MACROPHAGE POLARISATION
  • OTHER ANATOMY
    mesenteric adipocytes, 11-B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzyme type 1 (11BHSD1)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD (Bristol), (Anatomi)
    University of Bristol, UK
  • MMedSc (Anatomy), (Anatomi)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • MBBS (UM), (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    08 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 (International)
  • Committee Members
    28 Feb 2022 - 31 May 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Penyaringan Soalan Peperiksaan Jabatan (BDS 1 dan Anatomi Asas)
    19 Jun 2020 - 01 Oct 2021 (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    13 Aug 2020 - 12 Aug 2021 (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Penilai Temuduga MBBS 2021/22
    08 Jun 2021 - 15 Jun 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Post Graduate Re-Accreditation Preparation Team
    29 Jan 2021 - 16 Apr 2021 (Faculty)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa kecil Pembelian Plastinated specimen
    05 Feb 2020 - 04 Feb 2021 (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Penilaian Temuduga MBBS
    11 Sep 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa (Peperiksaan Utama dan tambahan bagi peperiksaan profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian)
    12 Jun 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Pembantu Penyelaras BSD Tahun 1
    05 Dec 2019 - 15 Jun 2020 (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Vetting Jabatan MBBS1
    10 Oct 2019 - 01 Feb 2020 (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator e-learning & department seminar
    02 Sep 2013 - 02 Sep 2014 (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • PERSATUAN KAKITANGAN AKADEMIK UNIVERSITI MALAYA, MEMBER
    Since 2009 (University)
  • BRITISH ATHEROSCLEROSIS SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (International)
  • BRITISH SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH, STUDENT MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (International)
  • BRITISH ATHEROSCLEROSIS SOCIETY, STUDENT MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (International)
  • CROHN'S & COLITIS UK, STUDENT MEMBER
    2017 to 2019 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Noh, Muhamad Alfakri Mat; Hairi, Farizah Mohd; Nordin, Amer Siddiq Amer; Yee, Anne; Tajuddin, Nur Amani Ahmad; Hasan, Siti Idayu; Danaee, Mahmoud; Kamaludin, Ina Sharyn; Subramaniyan, Muniswary; Pravinassh, R.; Kaai, Susan C.; Driezen, Pete; Yan, Mi; Xu, Steve S.; Quah, Anne C. K.; Fong, Geoffrey T. (2024). Prevalence and reasons for use of heated tobacco products among Malaysian adults who smoked: Findings from the 2020 International Tobacco Control Malaysia Survey, DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE. 257. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111131
  2. Noh, M. A. Mat; Di Gregoli, K.; George, S. J.; Johnson, J. L. (2019). Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Macrophages Display Divergent Polarisation Towards Vascular Smooth Muscle-Like and Endothelial-Like Phenotypes, CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND THERAPY. 33(2), 271-271
  3. Noh, M. A. Mat; Di Gregoli, K.; George, S. J.; Johnson, J. L. (2018). PRO- AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MACROPHAGES DISPLAY DIVERGENT POLARISATION TOWARDS VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE-LIKE AND ENDOTHELIAL-LIKE PHENOTYPES, CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH. 114, S7-S8
  4. Asri, Siti Fadziyah Mohamad; Ramli, Elvy Suhana Mohd; Soelaiman, Ima Nirwana; Noh, Muhamad Alfakry Mat; Rashid, Abdul Hamid Abdul; Suhaimi, Farihah (2016). Piper sarmentosum Effects on 11 -Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Enzyme in Serum and Bone in Rat Model of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis, MOLECULES. 21(11). doi:10.3390/molecules21111523
Scopus
  1. Noh M.A.M., Hairi F.M., Nordin A.S.A., Yee A., Tajuddin N.A.A., Hasan S.I., Danaee M., Kamaludin I.S., Subramaniyan M., Pravinassh R., Kaai S.C., Driezen P., Yan M., Xu S.S., Quah A.C.K., Fong G.T. (2024). Prevalence and reasons for use of heated tobacco products among Malaysian adults who smoked: Findings from the 2020 International Tobacco Control Malaysia Survey, Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 257. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.111131
Others
  1. Mohamad Asri, S.F.; Mohd Ramli, E.S.; Soelaiman, I.N.; Mat Noh, M.A.; Abdul Rashid, A.H.; Suhaimi, F. Piper sarmentosum Effects on 11 -Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1 Enzyme in Serum and Bone in Rat Model of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis. Molecules 2016, 21, 1523.
  2. Piper sarmentosum improves bone structure and biomechanical strength of rats given excess glucocorticoid
Article in Proceeding
  1. Mat Noh, M. A, Subramaniyan, M., Pravinassh, R., Mohd Hairi, F., Amer Nordin, A.S., Yee, A., Ahmad Tajuddin, N. A., Hasan, S. I., Danaee, M., Kamaludin, I.S., Kaai, S. C., Driezen, P., Yan, M., Quah, A. C. K., Fong, G. F. (2021). Prevalence of HTPs, reasons for use, perceptions of harms among Malaysian smokers: Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey. 451.
  2. M A Mat Noh, K Di Gregoli, S J George, J L Johnson; P22 PRO- AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MACROPHAGES DISPLAY DIVERGENT POLARISATION TOWARDS VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE-LIKE AND ENDOTHELIAL-LIKE PHENOTYPES, Cardiovascular Research, Volume 114, Issue suppl_2, 1 September 2018, Pages S7 S8, https://doi.org/10.1093/cvr/cvy216.025
Other Publications
  1. Mat Noh, M. A. (2021). Evaluation of the progenitor potential of monocyte/macrophage subsets in cardiovascular disease. - Public Database Input

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, UOC RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (URGS)
    Investigation of Antibacterial Activity of Papain Protease Enzyme Against Multidrug-Resistant scherichia Coli: Molecular Docking and In Vitro Study, University of Cyberjaya ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2021 - 2023
    Kajian Saintifik World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, WHO Western Pacific Region Office ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2022
    Heated Tobacco Products - Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey, Waterloo University, Canada ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2022 - 2024, University Grant
    Elucidation of DNA and Cellular Damage among Cigarette, E-Cigarette and Dualusers in Malays ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Kajian Keberkesanan Tadbir Urus dan Impak Pelaksanaan Dua Program Biasiswa Kpm, Staf IPTA
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Emerging Tobacco Product : Heated Tobacco Product or Heat-Not Burn, LIVE WEBINAR SERIES: BREAKFAST@UMHEALTH (Episode 20), Visibility Unit Faculty of Medicine Universiti Malaya (National) (22 Jun 2022 - 22 Jun 2022)
  2. Perceived harmfulness between combustible cigarettes and HTPs, between combustible cigarettes and ECs, and between HTPs and ECs: Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey, KLNAC 2021 Virtual Symposium, Nicotine Addiction Research Group (NARCC), University of Malaya Center of Addiction Sciences (UMCAS), University of Malaya (International) (16 Nov 2021 - 16 Nov 2021)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Microsoft Team Made Easy, Microsoft Team, Academic Staff Anatomy UM (University) (11 Jun 2020 - 11 Jun 2020)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Prevalence of HTPs, reasons for use, perceptions of harms among Malaysian smokers: Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey, 22nd NIH Scientific Conference, National Institutes of Health under the auspices of Ministry of Health, Malaysia together with the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH-KL) (International) (21 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2021)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Prevalence of HTPs, reasons for use, perceptions of harms among Malaysian smokers:Findings from the 2020 ITC Malaysia Survey, Kuala Lumpur Nicotine Addiction International Conference (KLNAC), Nicotine Addiction Research & Collaborating Centre (NARCC), University of Malaya Center of Addiction Sciences (UMCAS) (International) (16 Nov 2021 - 16 Nov 2021)
  2. VE-cadherin and macrophages, BAS Annual Meeting 2019 Controversies in Cardiovascular Medicine , British Atherosclerosis Society  (International) (26 Sep 2019 - 27 Sep 2019)
  3. MACROPHAGES DISPLAY DIVERGENT POLARISATION TOWARDS VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE-LIKE AND ENDOTHELIAL-LIKE PHENOTYPES, Bristol Heart Institute-Specialist Research Institute Meeting, Bristol Heart Institute-Specialist Research Institute (University) (20 Sep 2018 - 20 Sep 2018)
  4. INFLAMMATORY MACROPHAGES DISPLAY DIVERGENT POLARISATION TOWARDS VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE-LIKE AND ENDOTHELIAL-LIKE PHENOTYPES, BSCR Autumn Meeting 2018, The British Society for Cardiovascular Research (International) (10 Sep 2018 - 11 Sep 2018)
  5. PRO- AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MACROPHAGES DISPLAY DIVERGENT POLARISATION TOWARDS VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE-LIKE AND ENDOTHELIAL-LIKE PHENOTYPES, British Atherosclerosis Society Annual meeting 2018, British Atherosclerosis Society (International) (06 Sep 2018 - 07 Sep 2018)
  6. BAS Annual meeting 2018 From the Vulnerable Plaque to the Vulnerable Patient , BAS Annual meeting 2018, British Atherosclerosis Society (International) (06 Sep 2018 - 07 Sep 2018)
  7. Relationship of RNA expression with the use of Piper sarmentosum water extract in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, International Conference on Natural Product (ICNP), Malaysian Society of Natural product & Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (International) (18 Mar 2014 - 19 Mar 2014)
  8. The effects of Piper Sarmentosum on deposition of mesenteric adipocytes in rats treated with dexamethasone, International Conference on Natural Product (ICNP), Malaysian Natural Product Society and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (International) (18 Mar 2014 - 19 Mar 2014)
  9. Relationship of RNA expression with the use of Piper sarmentosum water extract in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, International Conference on Natural Product (ICNP), Malaysian Society of Natural product & Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (International) (18 Mar 2014 - 19 Mar 2014)
  10. Piper sarmentosum water extract upregulate the 11B-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 gene expression in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporotic rats model, International Conference on Advances in Medical Science (ICAMS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (International) (16 Apr 2013 - 18 Apr 2013)
  11. The effects of dexamethasone on deposition of mesenteric adipocytes , International Conference on Advances in Medical Science (ICAMS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM) (International) (16 Apr 2013 - 18 Apr 2013)
  12. Osteocalcitonin and Osteoprotegerin gene expression in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporotic male rats given Piper sarmentosum leaf extract, International Conference on Advances in Medical Science (ICAMS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (International) (16 Apr 2013 - 18 Apr 2013)
OTHERS
  1. Stress & management and Reviving the resilient self, Webinar series with Eunoia, Academic Enhancement and Leadership Development Centre (University) (25 Nov 2020 - 25 Nov 2020)
  2. -, BAS Annual meeting 2020 live, British Atherosclerosis Society (International) (17 Sep 2020 - 18 Dec 2020)
  3. Seminar on Anatomy Medical Education, Anatomy Medical Education, Department of Anatomy, FMHS, UPM (National) (29 May 2013 - 29 May 2013)
  4. -, 1st General Assembly for Asia Pacific Child & Family Health Alliance for Tobacco Control (CFTF) and Tobacco Control for child & orientation workshop, Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) and Malaysian Health Promotion Board (My Sihat) Ministry of Health (International) (11 May 2013 - 13 May 2013)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Panel Pemeriksa Viva Voce Ijazah Sarjana Otorinolaringologi, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilai Permohonan Bagi Calon Program Pascaijazah Mmedsc Di Jabatan Anatomi, University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2021) Penemuduga MBBS Saluran Terbuka Universiti Malaya (Satu) Sesi 2021/2022, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2021) Panel Juri Penilai Untuk Tugasan 3 Minute Thesis (3mt) Bagi Kursus Metodologi Penyelidikan, Fakulti Perubatan, University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2020) Kursus Metodologi Penyelidikan , (Panel Juri Penilai)
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Penceramah Bagi Program Anjuran Pusat Pembangunan & Penambahbaikan (Adec), University, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2021) Symposium On Advocacy & Prevention, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2021) Design and Development of Conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technique, University, (Participant)
  4. (2021) Organising Tpack E Learning Workshop, University, (Event Organiser)
  5. (2021) (Webinar) How to Invigilate Your Online Exams Using E-Proctoring Tools - Session 2, University, (Participant)
  6. (2021) Organising The Workshop With E Learning UM Health, University, (Event Organiser)
  7. (2021) Attended, International, (Participant)
  8. (2021) (Webinar) Transform Students Engagement With Nearpod, University, (Participant)
  9. (2021) Mys1 Virtual Stats Data Analysis Session, International, (Participant)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Appointment of Academic Advisors in Ummp (Stage 2) - 2020/2021 Academic Session, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) ELUCIDATION OF DNA AND CELLULAR DAMAGE AMONG CIGARETTE, E-CIGARETTE, AND DUAL USERS IN MALAYSIA, ARDIE BARRY SAILIS
  2. (2024) Potential Treatment by Dietary Supplements in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Following Crush Injury to Rat Sciatic Nerve: Behavioural analysis, Molecular Studies, Morphologic and Morphometric Analysis., MUHAMMAD DANIAL BIN CHE RAMLI

TEACHING

Doctor Of Philosophy
  1. (2023) MVX8001 - Research Methodology
  2. (2021) MVX8001 - Research Methodology
Master
  1. (2023) MSF27100 - Basic Clinical Training
  2. (2023) DXGC6180 - Kursus Sains Asas Perubatan (Bms) Sesi 2020/2021, Fakulti Pergigian
  3. (2023) MMX7001 - Research Methodology
  4. (2022) MSF27100 - Basic Clinical Training
  5. (2022) DXGC6180 - Kursus Sains Asas Perubatan (Bms) Sesi 2020/2021, Fakulti Pergigian
  6. (2021) - - Postgraduate Basic/Clinical Science Teaching Programme
  7. (2021) MMX7001 - Research Methodology
Bachelor
  1. (2023) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  2. (2023) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  3. (2023) DIA1002 - Anatomy
  4. (2023) MIC1013 - Human Body Systems Ii
  5. (2022) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  6. (2022) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  7. (2022) DIA1002 - Anatomy
  8. (2022) MIC1009 - Human Body Systems I
  9. (2022) MIC1013 - Human Body Systems Ii
  10. (2021) DIA1002 - Anatomy
  11. (2021) UMMP - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme
  12. (2021) MIX1001 - Basic Anatomy
  13. (2021) MIC1009 - Human Body Systems I
  14. (2020) UMMP - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme
  15. (2020) MIX1001 - Basic Anatomy
  16. (2020) MBBS1 - MBBS Year 1/Ummp
  17. (2020) MIX1001 - Bachelor/First Degree
  18. (2020) MIX1001 - Basic Anatomy
  19. (2019) DIA1002 - Bds Year 1
  20. (2019) MBBS 2 - MBBS 2/Ummp
  21. (2019) MIX 1001 - Anatomi Asas
  22. (2013) DAED1101 - Anatomy
  23. (2013) MBBS1 - Anatomy
  24. (2013) MBBS1 - Anatomy
  25. (2013) MBBS2 - Neuroanatomy
  26. (2013) MBEB1101 - Foundational Anatomy: Intermediate Course
  27. (2013) MTEJ2101 - Basic Medical Sciences
  28. (2012) DAED1101 - Anatomy
  29. (2012) DAED1101 - Anatomy
  30. (2012) MBBS1 - Anatomy
  31. (2012) MBBS1 - Anatomy
  32. (2012) MBBS2 - Neuroanatomy

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Outreach Activities British Heart Foundation Open Day, Research Floor Level 7, Bristol Royal Infirmary, (19 Sep 2018 - 19 Sep 2018)
  • Problem Base Learning (Pbl) Organize by Merdu Faculty of Medicine - University Malaya Medical Programme Respiratory Block, (03 Jun 2014 - 15 Jul 2014)
  • Problem Base Learning (Pbl) Organize by Merdu Faculty of Medicine - University Malaya Medical Programme Musculoskeletal Block, (07 Apr 2014 - 26 May 2014)
  • Academic Advisor for Year 1 MBBS 2013/2014, (05 Sep 2013 - 01 Sep 2014)
  • Problem Base Learning (Pbl) Organize by Merdu Faculty of Medicine, (15 Oct 2012)
  • Academic Advisor Year MBBS 2012/2013, (08 Aug 2012 - 12 Aug 2013)
  • Community Field Case Study (Cfcs) Programme by Merdu Faculty of Medicine, (17 Feb 2012 - 17 May 2012)
  • Academic Advisor for Year 1 MBBS 2011/2012, (18 Jan 2012 - 07 Sep 2012)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR NEW LECTURERS (TPNL), Wisma R&D (02 Sep 2013 - 06 Sep 2013)
CONFERENCE
  1. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN MEDICAL SCIENCES , Impiana Klcc Hotel (16 Apr 2013 - 18 Apr 2013)
  2. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NATURAL PRODUCTS 2014, Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, Malaysia (18 Mar 2014 - 19 Mar 2014)
  3. 22ND NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH) SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE, Virtual Conference (21 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2021)
  4. KUALA LUMPUR NICOTINE ADDICTION CONFERENCE (KLNAC), Virtual Conference (16 Nov 2021 - 16 Nov 2021)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA SIRI 5/2013, Bilik Senat, Aras 4, Bangunan Canseleri Baru (06 Nov 2013 - 12 Nov 2013)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI NEGARA (KURSUS KENEGARAAN CALON MASTER/PHD/SUB-KEPAKARAN KE LUAR NEGARA), Akademi Kenegaraan, Jalan Bellamy Kuala Lumpur (06 Jul 2015 - 10 Jul 2015)