Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • MEMBER OF OT COVID-19 TASK FORCE, Faculty, 07/10/2020 to 30/12/2021
  • UMMP OSCE (SURGERY) COORDINATOR, Faculty, 01/04/2020 to 31/05/2021
  • Quality Manager, Faculty, 15/08/2017 to 15/08/2021
  • MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY SELECTION & INTAKE COORDINATOR, Faculty, 01/07/2016 to 31/12/2021
  • MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY PART 1 AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS COORDINATOR, Faculty, 01/06/2016 to 01/12/2021
  • UMMP PROGRAMME (SURGERY) COMMITTEE MEMBER, Faculty, 19/08/2019 to 31/03/2020
  • PAEDIATRIC SURGERY AUDIT COORDINATOR, Faculty, 01/06/2016 to 31/12/2020
  • UMMP 3.2 PAEDIATRIC SURGERY TEACHING FOR PAEDIATRIC BLOCK COORDINATOR , Faculty, 01/06/2016 to 31/12/2019
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
  • Fell.Paeds.Sur.(Perth), PAEDIATRIC SURGERY, PERTH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PERTH
  • MSurgery, SURGERY, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)
  • MD(2004), MEDICINE, UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM)
MEMBERSHIPS
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • British Association of Paediatric Surgery, Member, 2021 to 2022 (International)
  • National Conjoined Board : Paediatric Surgery Specialty, Member, 2021 to 2022 (National)
  • Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Member, 2011 to 2020 (International)
  • Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery, Auditor, 2017 to 2018 (University)
SPECIALIZATION
(Area)
Area of Expertise
  • SURGERY (Paediatric surgery, Neonatal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Medical Education)
    • TEACHING
    (Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
    Teaching
  • MTGW6103 - MASTER of NURSING - HEALTH ASSESSMENT, Post Graduate, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - )
  • UMMP 3.1 - UMMP 3.1 Paediatric Surgery, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 1 )
  • MIA 3002 - Paediatrics Block : - Paediatric Surgery Posting, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - )
  • ADNS4005 - Advance Diploma in Perioperative Nursing, Pre-Degree (If Applicable), UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2016/2017 - 1 2 3 )
  • MIA 3001 - UMMP 3.1 Surgery Posting F , First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - 1 )
  • MIA2001 - UMMP Stage 2 - Block 10 Gastroeneterology & Nutrition posting, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - 1 )
  • MIA 3001 - UMMP 3.1 Surgery Posting E, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2018/2019 - 1 2 )
  • MEE1003 - Advanced Diploma in Perioperative Nursing, Diploma (If Applicable), UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2017/2018 - 1 )
  • UMMP3102 - Surgery, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2019/2020 - )
  • MGU7001A - PEMBEDAHAN KANAK-KANAK BAHAGIAN 1A, Post Graduate, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 2 )
  • MGU7002A - PEMBEDAHAN KANAK-KANAK AKHIR A, Post Graduate, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 2 )
  • MIA 3001 - UMMP 3.1 Surgery Posting B, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 2 )
  • UMMP3212 - Pediatrics, First Degree, UNIVERSITY MALAYA (2020/2021 - 1 2 )
    • PUBLICATIONS
    (Title of publication in APA style)
    WoS
    2022
    • Chung, Kuet Jun; Chin, Yen Ming; Wong, Mei Shinq; Sanmugam, Anand; Singaravel, Srihari; Nah, Shireen Anne (2022). Effectiveness of table salt versus copper sulphate in treating umbilical granuloma: A pilot randomized controlled trial, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 57(2), 261-265. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.032
    • Thambusamy, Elango; Thambidorai, Conjeevaram Rajendrarao; Nah, Shireen Anne; Gan, Chin Seng; Wang, Justin; Singaravel, Srihari; Sanmugam, Anand (2022). Intra-abdominal hypertension in neonates following congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair: Correlation with early postoperative respiratory and gastrointestinal outcomes, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY. 57(2), 199-202. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.10.029
    • Li, E., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Medical Journal of Australia, 215(6), 243-243. doi: 10.1111/anae.15563
    2021
    • Simoes, J., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). Effects of pre-operative isolation on postoperative pulmonary complications after elective surgery: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, 76(11), 1454-1464. doi: 10.1111/anae.15560
    • Only, G. A. (2021). SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study. British Journal of Surgery, 108(9), 1056-1063. doi: 10.1093/bjs/znab101
    • Li, E; COVIDSurg Collaborative; GlobalSurg Collaborative (2021). SARS-CoV-2 infection and venous thromboembolism after surgery: an international prospective cohort study, MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA. 215(6), 243-243. doi:10.1111/anae.15563
    • Nepogodiev, D., Collaborative, C. O., & GlobalSurg, C. (2021). Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study. Anaesthesia, 76(6), 748-758. doi: 10.1111/anae.15458
    2020
    • Sanmugam, A., Vythilingam, G., Singaravel, S., & Nah, S. A. (2020). Assess, adapt and act: a paediatric surgery division's initial approach in a rapidly evolving pandemic. Pediatric Surgery International, 36(8), 925-931. doi: 10.1007/s00383-020-04704-1
    2015
    • Yang, W., Lee, P. P. W., Thong, M. K., Ramanujam, T. M., Shanmugam, A., Koh, M. T., Chan, K. W., Ying, D., Wang, Y., Shen, J. J., Yang, J., Lau, Y. L. (2015). Compound heterozygous mutations in TTC7A cause familial multiple intestinal atresias and severe combined immunodeficiency, Clinical Genetics. 88(6542-549), Article
    Scopus
    2013
    • Ho, C. A., Chin, F., Gunn, A., Alhagi, V. M., Sanmugam, A. A. (2013). Duodeno-jejunal intussusception due to a solitary Peutz-Jeghers polyp in a 3-year-old Malaysian girl, Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports. 1(8), 254-257
    Refereed Journals
    2020
    • Nah, Shireen A MBBS, MRCS, MSurg; Singaravel, Srihari MBBS, MPaedSurg; Sanmugam, Anand MD, MPaedSurg Do-It-Yourself Surgical Simulation Kits, Academic Medicine: September 29, 2020 (WoS)
    2019
    • Shung K. Tan, Anand Sanmugam, Mahmoud Danaee, Tindivanam M. Ramanujam, Mohan A. Nallusamy, Zakaria Zahari, Thambidorai R. Rao (2019) Transition of Care in Paediatric Surgery: Current practices and perspectives of paediatric surgeons in Malaysia (SCOPUS)
    RESEARCH PROJECT
    (Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
    Clinical Trial (CIC)
  • Analysis of the cell growth and protein secretion capacity of foreskin, bladder, and ureter cells with the final aim to improve medical device biocompatibility, Principal Investigator(PI), 01/04/2021 to 01/09/2022, Regenosca SA
    • International Funding
  • Utilisation of blood product derivatives to improve cell growth and protein secretion capacity of foreskin, bladder, and ureter cells with the final aim to improve medical device biocompatibility, Principal Investigator(PI), 2021 - 2023, Regenosca SA (International)
  • Analysis of the cell growth and protein secretion capacity of foreskin, bladder, and ureter cells with the final aim to improve medical device biocompatibility, Principal Investigator(PI), 2021 - 2023, Regenosca SA (International)
    • High Impact Research (HIR)
  • 178-CL-204, Phase 3, Double-blind, Randomized, Multicenter, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled Sequential Dose Titration Study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Mirabegron in Pediatric Subjects from 5 to , Co-Researcher, 2021 - 2022, Atellas (International)
    • Private Funding
  • Anorectal Malformation And Hirschsprung's Disease: A Mixed Methods Population-based Study Of Functional Outcome And Quality Of Life, Co-Researcher, 01/08/2020 to 31/01/2023, TABUNG UMSC CA.R.E (University)
    • SUPERVISION
    Postgraduate Student
    (Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
    Ongoing
    • -, ALIA MAISYAH BINTI AHMAD LELA, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, PIGENESWAREN A/L YOGANATHAN, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, ELANGO THAMBUSAMY, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, MOHD LATIFF IQRAMIE BIN MUHAMAD ZAKI, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, SOH CHAI HOON, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, LUQMAN HAKEEM RUMI MAZENI, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Anorectal malformation and hirschsprung's disease: a mixed methods population based study of functional outcome and quality of life, Suganthi Rajasegaran, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, ALIA MAISYAH BINTI AHMAD LELA, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • -, ALIA MAISYAH BINTI AHMAD LELA, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • -, VIGNESHWARAN KANDIAH, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • -, ELANGO THAMBUSAMY, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • -, MOHD LATIFF IQRAMIE BIN MUHAMAD ZAKI, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • -, SOH CHAI HOON, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • -, LUQMAN HAKEEM RUMI MAZENI, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, PIGENESWAREN A/L YOGANATHAN, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    Completed
    • -, VIGNESHWARAN KANDIAH, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • -, CHUNG KUET JUN, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • A SURVEY OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS' PRACTICES AND PERSPECTIVES ON TRANSITION OF CARE FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH COMPLEX SURGICAL CONDITIONS IN MALAYSIA, TAN SHUNG KEN, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    • A SURVEY OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS' PRACTICES AND PERSPECTIVES ON TRANSITION OF CARE FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH COMPLEX SURGICAL CONDITIONS IN MALAYSIA, TAN SHUNG KEN, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • Hydrogel dressings VS Conventional SSD Dressings in Paediatric Burns, Vigneswaran A/L Kandiah, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
    • -, ROSHAFIZA JAFFAR @ HARUN, University of Malaya (MASTER)
    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
    (Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
    • Invited Speaker : "Step by Step Approach to Paediatric Parenteral Nutrition" MAPS FKM2021 : Optimising Paediatric Nutrition Therapy Weekly Live Webinars, 24/06/2021 to 24/06/2021
    • Invited Speaker: Research Proposal Lecture series "How To Deliver An Effective Presentation", 17/06/2021 to 17/06/2021
    • "Life As A New Specialist - What I wish I had known…" Forum : trainer/ junior specialist engagement session organised by Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery , 05/06/2021 to 05/06/2021
    • Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery (MAPS) - Complex Case Discussions (Presenter) , 09/03/2021 to 09/06/2021
    • KKH MultiDisciplinary Trauma Conference : Speaker, 08/10/2020 to 08/10/2020
    • Co-organiser : Bowel Management - A Surgical Team's Perspective, 27/08/2020 to 27/08/2020
    • Conceptualisation ,Planning and Chairing of Management Engagement and e-Townhall (MEeT) Initiative for Healthcare Workers and Staff During Covid-19 Pandemic for UMMC Management, 14/04/2020 to 15/05/2020
    • Member(Ordinary) Sri Subrahmanyam Temple, Jalan Kolam Ayer, Johor Bahru, 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020
    ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    Academic/Professional Services
    (Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
  • CREST Prototype Grant Evalation Committee, 28/04/2021 to 28/04/2021, National, (Reviewer)
    • Evaluation Activity
    (Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • CREST Prototype Grant Evalation Committee, 2021 to 2021 (Project)
  • Editor of Journal of Health & Translational Medicine , 2020 to 2021 (Article in Journal)
    • Academic/Technical Contribution
    (Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • Organising Committee Member 'Bowel Management : A Surgical Team's Perspective' , University of Malaya & Malaysian Association of Paediatrc Surgery, 2021 - 2021 (Coordinator)
  • MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY EXAMINATION COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY MALAYA, 2020 - 2021 (Committee Member)
  • NATIONAL CURRICULUM PROJECT; MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY CURICULLUM WRITING TEAM, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, 2020 - 2021 (Committee Member)
  • MAPS MasterClass in Paediatric Surgery 2018, Malaysian Association of Paediatric Surgery, 2018 - 2018 (Coordinator)
    • AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
    (Name of Award/Stewardship),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
    • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD, University of Malaya, 2021 (CERTIFICATE)
    • Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons Travel Grant, Asian Association of Paediatric Surgeons, 2016 (RESEARCH)
    PAPER PRESENTED
    (Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
    INVITED SPEAKER
  • Paediatric Trauma in Malaysia, KKH Multidisciplinary Trauma Conference, 08/10/2020 to 08/10/2020, Kandang Kerbau Children's Hospital Singapore (International)
  • Clinical Supervision, Training The Trainers - Paediatric Surgery, 10/12/2017 to 10/12/2017, Paediatric Surgery Unit PPUM (National)
  • Screening and assessment in Nutrition, UMMC 2nd Basic Nutrition Workshop , 27/08/2017 to 27/08/2017, PPUM NST (University)
  • Preventing Complications in Paediatric Surgery, Seminar Kejururawatan, 22/09/2016 to 22/09/2016, Department of Nursing (University)
    • EVENT ORGANISER
  • Paediatric Bowel Management - A Paediatric Surgery Perspective, Paediatric Bowel Management - A Paediatric Surgery Perspective, 27/08/2020 to 27/08/2020, Paediatric Surgey UMMC  (International)
    • POSTER PRESENTER
  • Uncommon foreign bodies ingestion in children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, 08/10/2016 to 11/10/2016, WOFAPS (International)
  • Uncommon bronchial tumors in children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, 08/10/2016 to 11/10/2016, WOFAPS (International)
  • Colorectal Carcinoma in Children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, 08/10/2016 to 11/10/2016, WOFAPS (International)
  • Eosinophilic Cystitis Mimicking Bladder Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Male Child & Review of the Literature., World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, 08/10/2016 to 11/10/2016, WOFAPS (International)
  • Different Presentations of Thoracic Ganglioneuromas in Children, World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons Congress 2016, 08/10/2016 to 11/10/2016, WOFAPS (International)
  • Our 40 year Experience with Omphalopagus Twins, 24TH BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, 24/05/2016 to 26/05/2016, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International)
  • OUR EXPERIENCE WITH PAEDIATRIC TESTICULAR TUMOURS, 24th BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, 23/05/2016 to 26/05/2016, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International)
  • Hereditary Multiple Intestinal Atresia Management Problems, 23RD BIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS, 08/10/2012 to 10/10/2012, ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS (International)
  • Management of Vaginal Atresia with Colovaginoplasty in Children, 14TH ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY, 04/10/2012 to 06/10/2012, ASIA PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY (International)