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PROF. AZLINA AMIR ABBAS

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Faculty of Medicine
 
  +603-79492061
  +603-79494642
  azabbas@um.edu.my
 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, W.Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification), (Institution).


PROFESSIONAL
(Organisation), (Role), (Year), (Level).

  • 14th Triennial Congress of Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, Scientific Committee Member, 2003 to 2004, (International)
  • 36th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association ASM/2nd Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Trauma Section Meeting, Head Of Audiovisual Subcommittee, 2006 to 2006, (International)
  • COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, ACADEMY OF MEDICINE MALAYSIA, Member, 2006, (National)
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS, Member, 2006, (International)
  • 37th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association AGM/ASM and 14th IMLAS Congress, Head Of Audiovisual Subcommittee, 2007 to 2007, (International)
  • Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain, Life Member, 2007, (National)
  • AO Basic Principles of Fracture Fixation Course for Doctors and ORP, Committee Member, 2007 to 2006, (National)
  • TISSUE ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, Member, 2007 to 2008, (National)
  • 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society, Committee Member, 2008 to 2008, (International)
  • Malaysian Association for Cell and Tissue Banking, Assistant Secretary, 2008 to 2010, (National)
  • ASEAN Arthroplasty Association, Malaysian Representative, 2008, (International)
  • 39TH MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION ASM 2009, Scientific Committee Member, 2008 to 2009, (International)
  • Arthroscopy Interest Group - Cartilage Repair Course, Scientific Committee Chairperson, 2009 to 2009, (International)
  • Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain, Exco Member, 2009 to 2011, (National)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Council Member, 2009 to 2010, (National)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Life Member, 2009 to 2016, (National)
  • 40TH MALAYSIAN ORTHOAPEDIC ASSOCIATION ASM 2010, Scientific Committee Chairperson, 2009 to 2010, (International)
  • MERCY MALAYSIA, Volunteer - Emergency Response Unit, 2009, (International)
  • Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain Annual Scientific Meeting 2010, Exco Member, 2010 to 2010, (National)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Council Member, 2010 to 2011, (National)
  • Malaysian Association for Cell and Tissue Banking, Secretary, 2010 to 2012, (National)
  • Malaysian Association for Cell and Tissue Banking, Member, 2010 to 2011, (National)
  • International Association for the Study of Pain, Member, 2011, (International)
  • MASP Scientific Meeting 2012, Organising Committee Member, 2012 to 2012, (National)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Honorary Secretary, 2012 to 2013, (National)
  • Conjoint Board of Orthopaedics - Basic Sciences Examination, Committee Member, 2012 to 2014, (National)
  • 43rd Malaysian Orthopaedic Association ASM/AGM & 33rd ASEAN Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Scientific Committee, 2013 to 2013, (International)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, President-elect, 2013 to 2014, (National)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Coordinator Malaysian Arthroplasty Registry, 2013, (National)
  • 44th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2014, Organising Chairperson, 2013 to 2014, (International)
  • Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, Life Member, 2014, (International)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, President, 2014 to 2015, (National)
  • ASEAN Orthopaedic Association, Vice President, 2014 to 2015, (International)
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, Immediate Past President, 2015 to 2016, (National)
  • Majlis Profesor Negara, Member, 2015, (National)
  • FAKULTI PERUBATAN, Editorial Board, 2017 to 2019, (University)
  • 8th Association of South East Asian Pain Societies (ASEAPS) Congress, Malaysia 2019, Committee Member, 2017 to 2019, (International)
  • ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY COMMITTEE, Examiner, 2018 to 2018, (National)
  • ASIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION (APOA), Education Committee, 2018 to 2020, (International)
  • MUSCULOSKLETAL AND IMPLANT-RELATED INFECTION WORKSHOP 2018, Organising Chairperson, 2018 to 2018, (National)
  • 3M Asia Pacific (S) Pte Ltd, Teaching Faculty (ssi Prevention Workshop), 2018 to 2018, (International)

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

  • Head of Department, Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, 15/03/2019 to 14/03/2021
  • Head of Department, Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, 01/08/2018 to 14/03/2019
  • Head of Department, Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, 02/11/2016 to 31/07/2018
  • Member of National Orthopaedic Curriculum Committee (NOCC) under OSC, National, 05/03/2019 to 05/03/2021
  • Board Member of Orthopaedic Specialty Committee (OSC), National, 25/02/2019 to 25/02/2021
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pembentukan Kurikulum Diploma Lanjutan Perawatan Ortopedik, University Malaya, 02/11/2018 to 01/11/2019
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Risiko Klinikal, University Malaya, 29/10/2018 to 28/10/2020
  • Coordinator, Faculty, 10/08/2018 to 09/08/2020 (Koordinator Blok bagi Program MBBS)
  • Acting Head of Department, Faculty, 01/08/2018 to 31/12/2018
  • Faculty Moderator MOA 2018, International, 09/05/2018 to 12/05/2018
  • FACULTY MEMBER TO THE 20th ASIA PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION (APOA) CONGRESS , International, 10/04/2018 to 14/04/2018
  • NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 2018, National, 27/02/2018 to 27/02/2018
  • SECTION HEAD FOR SILENT MENTOR UNIT, Faculty, 05/01/2018 to 31/12/2018
  • BOARD MEMBER FOR SILENT MENTOR UNIT, Faculty, 05/01/2018 to 31/12/2018
  • STEERING COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL ORTHOPAEDIC POSTGRADUATE TRAINEE SELECTION PROCESS 2018/2019 , National, 03/01/2018 to 04/01/2018
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENULISAN PROJEK KURIKULUM NASIONAL SARJANA PERUBATAN KLINIKAL, National, 01/09/2017 to 01/09/2019
  • Ketua Bidang Ortopedik, Jawatankuasa Teknikal Bersama Penilaian Program Kepakaran Perubatan, MQA, National, 05/05/2017 to 01/02/2019 (Ketua Bidang Kepakaran Perubatan di bawah JTBPPKP MQA - Ortopedik Jawatankuasa Teknikal Bersama Penilaian Program Kepakaran Perubatan, MQA)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan Ubat-ubatan, Faculty, 15/12/2016 to 14/12/2018 (ongoing)
  • Committee Member Hospital Infection & Antibiotic Control Committee, UMMC, University Malaya, 01/09/2016 to 31/08/2017 (Hospital Infection & Antibiotic Control Committee, UMMC)
  • Board member Silent Mentor Program, Faculty, 01/01/2016 (Ongoing)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Projek Kurikulum Nasional Sarjana Perubatan Klinikal, University Malaya, 01/01/2016 to 31/05/2019 (Projek Kurikulum Nasional Sarjana Perubatan Klinikal)
  • National Orthopaedic Curriculum Committee Member, National, 18/11/2015
  • Timbalan Ketua Makmal Cell & Tissue Transplantation Lab, National Orthopeadic Centre of Excellent for Research and Learning (Noceral), Faculty of Medicine, 03/11/2014
  • Deputy Director (Learning) of National Orthopaedic Centre of Excellence for Research & Learning (NOCERAL), University Malaya, 03/11/2014 to 31/07/2016 (x)
  • Head coordinator for MBBS program at Dept Level, Faculty, 13/08/2014 (Head coordinator for MBBS program at level department)
  • MBBS System Coordinator - Musculoskeletal (Faculty), Faculty, 01/04/2013 to 30/07/2015
  • Secretary of Synapse Committee, Faculty, 07/03/2013
  • Member of Thesis Review Committee, Faculty, 25/09/2012
  • Overall Clinical Coordinator for Repeat MBBS Final Exams 2010, Faculty, 28/10/2010 to 01/11/2010

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area).

  • Orthopaedics (Hip and Knee Replacement, Hip Surgery, Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation)


RECENT SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
(Publication).

Book

2019
  • Abbas, A.A. (Ed.).(2019). Prevention of Prosthetic Joint Infections Guidelines. Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya 

2018
  • Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS, Thorsten Gehrke, MD. (2018). Proceedings of the Second International Consensus Meeting on Musculoskeletal Infection. Data Trace Publishing Company 

2013
  • Dr Azlina Amir Abbas, Dr Chan Chee Ken, 2013. Orthopaedic Surgery at University Malaya: Past, Present & Future. Kuala Lumpur. Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya 
  • Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. 2013. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook. Bangkok: Holistic Publishing 

2006
  • Guidelines to the Masters of Orthopaedic Surgery Programme University Malaya: Supplement 2006/2007 ISBN: 983-42600-1-6 
  • Tunku Kamarul Zaman, Tunku Sara Tunku Ahmad, Azlina Amir Abbas, Lim Saw Kim. Guidelines to the Masters of Orthopaedic Surgery Programme University Malaya: Appendix. 2006/2007 ISBN: 983-42600-0-8 

2004
  • MK Kwan, AA Abbas, DSK Choon. Orthopaedic Trauma Course Instructional Manual entitled: Fracture Management: Basic Principles & Surgical Approaches (1st Edition) 
Chapter in Book

2013
  • Mohamad, JA, Merican, AM, Chan, CK, Abbas, AA. 2013. Postoperative care for total knee arthroplasty. In Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook, pg 167-174. Bangkok: Holistic Publishing 
  • Mohamad, JA, Merican, AM, Chan, CK, Abbas, AA. 2013. Preoperative planning & templating for total hip arthroplasty. In Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook, pg 284-289. Bangkok: Holistic Publishing 
  • Abbas, AA, Merican, AM, Chan, CK, Mohamad JA. 2013. Surgical approaches for total hip arthroplasty. In Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook, pg 290-298. Bangkok: Holistic Publishing 
  • Abbas, AA, Merican, AM, Chan, CK, Mohamad JA. 2013. Patient selection for total knee arthroplasty. In Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook, pg 1-7. Bangkok: Holistic Publishing 
  • Chan, CK, Abbas, AA, Mohamad JA. 2013. Step by step of varus release in total knee arthroplasty. In Tanavalee, A, Mow, CS, Abbas, AA, Azores, GMS, Budhiparama, NC & Lo, NN. Comprehensive Hip & Knee Textbook, pg 49-52. Bangkok: Holistic Publishing 

2011
  • H.Y. Nam, B. Pingguan-Murphy, A.A. Abbas, A.M. Merican, T. Kamarul. Dynamic Behaviour of Human Bone Marrow Derived-Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Uniaxial Cyclical Stretched Substrate � A Preliminary Study. In NA Abu Osman et al. (Eds.): BIOMED 2011, IFMBE Proceedings 35, pp. 815�818, 2011 

2008
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Post-Traumatic Osteonecrosis in a 12-Year Old Girl.In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p27-30. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. A 28 Year Old Lady With Hip Pain. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p66-70. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Fused Hip with 90 Flexion Deformity. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p71-74. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Hip Pain After Ganz Periacetabular Osteotomy For Dysplastic Acetabulum. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p75-78. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Hip Pain in a 31-Year Old Lady. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p79-82. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Hip Pain in a 64-Year-Old Female. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p83-86. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Hip Pain in a Previously Infected Hip. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p87-90. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Left Hip Pain in a 24-Year Old Man. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p91-94. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Limping in an 18-Year Old Man. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p95-98. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Resection Arthroplasty After Tuberculous Coxitis. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p99-102. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Acetabular Loosening With Pelvic Discontinuity of a THR Following Radiation Osteonecrosis. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p121-124. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Chronic Infection After Total Hip Arthroplasty. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p125-128. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
  • AA Abbas & TR Yoon. 2008. Femoral Stem Revision in a Multiply Revised Total Hip Arthroplasty. In TR Yoon (Ed). Hip Surgery: Instructive Case Collection. p129-132. Seoul: Koonja Publishing Inc. ISBN: 978-89-7089-211-5 
Article in Academic Journals

2018
  • Nur Hidayah Shahemi, Shahira Liza Kamis, Azhar Merican, Azlina Amir Abbas (2018). Long-Term wear failure analysis of UHMWPE acetabular cup in total hip replacement. Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials, 87, 1-9 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Sumaiyah Mat, Mohamad Hasif Jaafar, Sargunan Sockalingam, Jasmin Raja, Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Chin Ai-Vyrn, Azlina Amir Abbas, Chan Chee Ken, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Sajaratulnisah Othman, Robert Cumming, Maw Pin Tan. (2019). Vitamin D Deficiency is Associated with Ethnicity and Knee Pain in a Multi-ethnic South East Asian Nation: Results from the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR). International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (ISI-Indexed)
  • PP Chong, L Selvaratnam, AA Abbas, T Kamarul. (2018). Factors Influencing the Successful Isolation and Expansion of Aging Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Open Life Sciences 13 (1), 279-284 (ISI-Indexed)

2017
  • Ho JPY, Merican AM, Hashim MS, Abbas AA, Chan CK, Mohamad JA. Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography Analysis of the Posterior Tibial Slope in 100 Knees.J Arthroplasty. 2017 May 10. pii: S0883-5403(17)30403-5 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Zheng Yang, Vinitha Denslin, Yingnan Wu, Lee Eng Hin, Azlina A Abbas, Tunku Kamarul, James HP Hui. (2017). Influence of fibrinogen concentration on mesenchymal stem cells and chondrocytes chondrogenesis in fibrin hydrogels. J Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering (ISI-Indexed)
  • Parate, D; Franco-Obregon, A; Frohlich, J; Beyer, C; Abbas, AA; Kamarul, T; Hui, JHP; Yang, Z (2017). Enhancement of mesenchymal stem cell chondrogenesis with short-term low intensity pulsed electromagnetic fields. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, (ISI-Indexed)

2016
  • Nida Iqbal, M.R. Abdul Kadir, Saman Iqbal, Saiful Izwan Abd Razak, M. Shahid Rafique, H.R. Bakhsheshi-Rad, Mohd. Hasbullah Idris, M.A. Khattak, H.R.B. Raghavendran, AA Abbas (2016). Nano-hydroxyapatite reinforced zeolite ZSM composites: A comprehensive study on the structural and in vitro biological properties. 42(6): 7175-7182 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Samuel S, Ahmad RE, Ramasamy TS, Karunanithi P, Naveen SV, Murali, MR, Abbas AA, Kamarul T. 2016. Platelet-rich concentrate in serum free medium enhances osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived human mesenchymal stromal cells. PeerJ 4:e2347; DOI 10.7717/peerj.2347 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Dr. Yingnan Wu, Dr. Zheng Yang, Dr. Jaslyn Bee Khuan Law, Miss Ai Yu He, Prof. Azlina A Abbas, Miss Vinitha Denslin, Prof. Tunku Kamarul, Dr. James H Hui, and Prof. Eng Hin Lee (2016). The Combined Effect of Substrate Stiffness and Surface Topography on Chondrogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Tissue Engineering Part A. ahead of print. doi:10.1089/ten.TEA.2016.0123. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Karunanithi P, Murali MR, Samuel S, Raghavendran HB, Abbas AA, Kamarul T. 2016. Three dimensional alginate-fucoidan composite hydrogel augments the chondrogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells. Carbohydrate polymers. 147: 294–303. (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)
  • Chan CK, Mohamed Razif-MA, Azlina AA, Azhar MM (2016). Multicentric Disappearing Bone Disease Treated with Arthroplasty. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 10(3), Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.1611.004 (SCOPUS-Indexed)

2015
  • Dashtdar H, Murali MR, Abbas AA, Suhaeb AM, Selvaratnam L, Tay LX and Kamarul T. 2015. PVA- chitosan composite hydrogel versus alginate beads as a potential mesenchymal stem cell carrier for the treatment of focal cartilage defects. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 23:1368-1377 (ISI- Cited Publication) (ISI-Indexed)
  • Proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells in a novel porous hydroxyapatite scaffold. Genasan Krishnamurithy , Malliga Raman Murali , Mohd Hamdi , Azlina Amir Abbas , Hanumantharao Balaji Raghavendran , Tunku Kamarul. Regenerative Medicine, Vol. 10, No. 5, Pages 579-590. 
  • Tan S-L, Ahmad TS, Ng W-M, Azlina AA, Azhar MM, Selvaratnam L, et al. (2015) Identification of Pathways Mediating Growth Differentiation Factor5- Induced Tenogenic Differentiation in Human Bone Marrow Stromal Cells. PLoS ONE 10(11): e0140869. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0140869 (ISI-Indexed)

2014
  • Shani S, Ahmad RE, Naveen SV, Murali MR, Puvanan K, Abbas AA and Kamarul T. 2014. Platelet Rich Concentrate Promotes Early Cellular Proliferation And Multiple Lineage Differentiation Of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells In Vitro. Scientific World Journal. Article ID 845293, 12 pages, 2014. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Nam HY, Pingguan-Murphy B, Amir Abbas A, Mahmood Merican A, Kamarul T. The proliferation and tenogenic differentiation potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stromal cell are influenced by specific uniaxial cyclic tensile loading conditions. Biomech Model Mechanobiol. 2014 Oct 29. (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)
  • Talebian S, Mehrali M, Mohan S, Balaji raghavendran HR, Mehrali M, Khanlou HM, Kamarul T, Afifi AM and Abass AA. Chitosan (PEO)/bioactive glass hybrid nanofibers for bone tissue engineering. RSC Adv., 2014,4, 49144-49152 (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)
  • Rifa Aquidah Subhan, Karunanithi Puvanan, Malliga Raman Murali, Hanumantha Rao Balaji Raghavendran, Samuel Shani, Basri Johan Jeet Abdullah, Azlina Amir Abbas, Jamal Azmi Mohamed, and Tunku Kamarul. Fluoroscopy Assisted Minimally Invasive Transplantation of Allogenic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Embedded in HyStem Reduces the Progression of Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration in the Damaged Interverbal Disc: A Preliminary Study in Rabbits. The Scientific World Journal. Volume 2014 (2014), Article ID 818502, 11 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/818502 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Krishnamurithy G, Murali MR, Hamdi M, Abbas AA, Raghavendran HB, and Kamarul T. Characterization of bovine-derived porous hydroxyapatite scaffold and its potential to support osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells. Ceramics International 2014. 40:771-777 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2013.06.067 . (ISI-Indexed)
  • Masjudin Tumin, Kyung Soon Park, Azlina Amir Abbas and Taek Rim Yoon. Comparison of the Outcome in Bilateral Staged Total Hip Arthroplasty: Modified Two-Incision Minimally Invasive Technique versus the Conventional Posterolateral Approach.Chonnam Med J 2014;50:15-20 

2013
  • R. Zyroul, M.G. Hossain, M. Azura, A.A. Abbas, T. Kamarul. Knee laxity of Malaysian adults: Gender differentials, and association with age and anthropometric measures. The Knee 2014.21(2):557-562 (ISI-Indexed)
  • S. Liza , A. S. M. A. Haseeb , H. H. Masjuki & A. A Abbas (2013): The Wear Behavior of Cross-Linked UHMWPE under Dry and Bovine Calf Serum Lubricated Conditions, Tribology Transactions, 56:1, 130-140 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee SY, Wee AS, Lim CK, Abbas AA, Selvaratnam L, Merican AM, Ahmad TS, Kamarul T. 2013. Supermacroporous poly(vinyl alcohol)-carboxylmethyl chitosan- poly(ethylene glycol) scaffold: an in vitro and in vivo pre-assessments for cartilage tissue engineering. Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine;24:1561-1570 (ISI-Indexed)

2012
  • Tan SL, Ahmad RE, Ahmad TS, Merican AM, Abbas AA, Ng WM, Kamarul T. Effect of Growth Differentiation Factor 5 on the Proliferation and Tenogenic Differentiation Potential of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells in vitro. Cells Tissues Organs. 2012;196(4):325-38. (ISI-Indexed)

2011
  • S. Liza, A.S.M.A. Haseeb, A.A. Abbas, H.H. Masjuki. 2011. Failure analysis of retrieved UHMWPE tibial insert in total knee replacement. Engineering Failure Analysis; 18:1415-1423 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Pan-Pan Chong,Lakshmi Selvaratnam,Azlina A. Abbas,Tunku Kamarul. Human Peripheral Blood Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Demonstrate Similar Characteristics and Chondrogenic Differentiation Potential to Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Journal of Orthopaedic Research 2011; 30(4):634-642 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Jamot Silitonga, Razif Ali, Azhar M Merican, Azlina Amir Abbas. 2011. Migration of A Broken Drill Bit After Acetabular Fracture Fixation. M Ortho J 5(1): 56-59 

2009
  • H.K. Kim, J.H. Kim, W.B. Jung, A. Abbas, T.R. Yoon. Alendronate enhances osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells. J Bone Joint Surg Br 2009 vol. 91-B no. SUPP II 330-331 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Modified two-incision minimally invasive total hip replacement for ankylosed hips. Yoon TR, Abbas AA, Lee KB, Kim KH. J Orthop Sci. 2009 Jan;14(1):107-13. Epub 2009 Feb 13 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Abbas AA, Kim YJ, Song EK, Yoon TR. Oversized Acetabular Socket Causing Groin Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2009; 24(7):1144.e5-1144.e8 (ISI-Indexed)
  • HK Kim, JH Kim, AA Abbas, TR Yoon, EK Song, JY Chung. Alendronate enhances osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells: A preliminary study. Clin Orth Rel Res 2009;467:3121-3128 (ISI-Indexed)
  • HK Kim, JH Kim,AA Abbas, DO Kim, SJ Park, JY Chung, EK Song, TR Yoon. Red light of 647 nm enhances osteogenic differentiation in mesenchymal stem cells. Lasers Med Sci (2009) 24:214 222 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Sureisan, M., Abbas, A.A., Tai, C.C. & Merican, A.M. 2009. Arthrodesis of an Infected Periprosthetic Knee Fracture with a Vascularised Fibular Rotatory Graft and Dual Plate. Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery 13:58 
  • Unconfined compression properties of a porous poly(vinyl alcohol)-chitosan-based hydrogel after hydration. Lee SY, Pereira BP, Yusof N, Selvaratnam L, Yu Z, Abbas AA, Kamarul T. Acta Biomater. 2009;5(6):1919-1925 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Tai, C.C., Nam, H.Y., Abbas, A.A., Merican, A.M. & Choon, S.K. 2009.First Series of Exeter Small Stem Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Minimum 5 Years of Follow-Up. J Arthroplasty 24(8):1200-1204 (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)

2008
  • A A Abbas, T R Yoon, J H Lee, C I Hur. Post-traumatic Avascular Necrosis of The Femoral Head In Teenagers Treated By A Modified Transtrochanteric Rotational Osteotomy: A Report of Three Cases. 2008, J Orthop Trauma Jan; 22(1):63-9 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Modified Transtrochanteric Rotational Osteotomy for Femoral Head Osteonecrosis. Yoon TR, Abbas AA, Hur CI, Cho SG, Lee JH. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 2008 May; 466(5):1110-6 (ISI-Indexed)
  • AA Abbas, JA Mohamad, AL Lydia, J George, L Selvaratnam, A Razif, WM Ng, JHP Hui, S Ab-Rahim, T Kamarul. Early Experience in Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation: A Report of 2 Cases. J ASEAN Orthopaedic Association 2008 June; 19(1):13-21 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS)

2007
  • CC Tai, Azlina Amir Abbas, M Varaprasad, SK Choon. 2007. Five Year Follow-up of One Stage Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. 1, no. 1, pg. 18-21 
  • P Rengsen, Azlina Amir Abbas, SK Choon, CC Tai. 2007. Pseudoaneurysm of External Iliac Artery Following Septic Loosening of Total Hip Arthroplasty. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, Vol. 1, no. 1, pg. 42-44 
  • Azlina, A.A., Merican, A.M. & Jamal A.M. 2007. Morsellized Allograft and Acetabular Reconstruction Cage: Follow-up of 2 to 9 years. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 1(1):5-7 
  • Sharaniza Ab-Rahim, T. Kamarul, Azlina A. Abbas, L. Selvaratnam. Effect of TGF-β and β-Estradiol on Extracellular Matrix Secretion in Articular Chondrocyte Culture. 3rd Kuala Lumpur International Conference on Biomedical Engineering 2006; IFMBE Proceedings Volume 15, 2007, pp 684-687 (ISI/SCOPUS Indexed Publication)

2006
  • Abbas, A.A., Merican, A.M., Kwan, M.K. & Mohamad, J.A. 2006. Apollo Total Knee Replacements in University Malaya Medical Centre: A short-term outcome. Med J Malaysia 61(Suppl. A): 83-87 
  • A Nisar, David S K Choon, M Varaprasad, A A Abbas. Feb 2006. Revision total hip arthroplasty using impaction bone grafting technique. Med J Malaysia, Vol. 61, no. Suppl. A, pg. 100-102 

2004
  • CHOON, DSK, NW MING, and A. ABBAS. "Morphometry of the Malaysian Femur." Journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association 78.3 (2004): S219. 
  • Mohamad, J.A., Merican, A.M., Abbas, A.A., Kwan, M.K., Kamari,Z.H., Hisa, M.K., Ismail, Z. & Idrus, R.M. 2004. Early Results of Metal on Metal Articulation Total Hip Arthroplasty in Young Patients. Medical J. Malaysia - Orthopaedic Supplement, 59(suppl F): 3-7 
Proceeding

2011
  • Nam HY, Pingguan-Murphy B, Abbas AA, Merican AM, Kamarul T (2011) Dynamic behaviour of human bone marrow derived-mesenchymal stem cells on uniaxial cyclical stretched substrate - a preliminary study. IFMBE Proceedings 35:815-818. doi:10.1007/978-3-642- 21729-6_199 
Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

2009
  • War on Gaza - A Personal Encounter Part 1, 2 & 3 

2007
  • Topic: Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation; Programme: MedikTV; Channel: TV3; Air date: 14th July 2007 
  • Topic: Gout; Programme: Kronik; Channel: RTM 1; Air date: 26 February 2007 (Non-ISI/Non-SCOPUS)
Other Media(Tape,Video,Internet)

2009
  • AA Abbas 2009. Total Knee Arthroplasty: Surgical Techniques. 39th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting. 21-23 May 2009 

2006
  • Azlina Amir Abbas. 2006. Professor Subir Sengupta - In Honour of 40 Years of Teaching 
  • Azlina Amir Abbas. 2006. Golden Girls of Ortho-UM 

2004
  • MK Kwan, AA Abbas, DSK Choon. Basic Principles of Orthopaedic Surgery Course Instructional Video 
  • MK Kwan, AA Abbas, DSK Choon. Orthopaedic Trauma Course Instructional Video 
Others

2015
  • AA Abbas, YC Choy, R Gopinathan et al. 2015. A Guide to the Use of Strong Opioids in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain. 

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

  • The investigation of rotator cuff tendinopathies in human and determining the feasibility of applying tissue engineering methods using autologous fibroblast and mesenchymal stem cells for the repair of rotator cuff tears
  • The investigation of fibroblast morphology and cellular expressions of rotator cuff tendons and the role of tissue engineering in the repair of rotator cuff tears
  • A Study Investigating the Role of Human Amniotic Membrane As A Carrier For Platelet Rich Plasma And Mesenchymal Stromal Cells To Promote Wound Healing In Acute Large Wounds: In Vitro and In Vivo Study, Principal Investigator(PI), 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • COMBINATORIAL ROLE OF MECHANICAL AND HYPOXIA CONDITIONING/STIMULATION TOWARDS THE TENOGENIC DIFFERENTIATION OF ADIPOSE DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS, Consultant, 2019 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • A Study Investigating the Role of Human Amniotic Membrane As A Carrier For Platelet Rich Plasma And Mesenchymal Stromal Cells To Promote Wound Healing In Acute Large Wounds: In Vitro and In Vivo study, Principal Investigator(PI), 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • Functional Properties To Distinguish Perivascular Stem Cells From Other Mesenchymal Stromal Cells In Cartilage Tissue Engineering, Consultant, 2019 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • Elucidation Of The Complex Molecular Crosstalk Between Synovial Fibroblasts And Chondrocytes In Osteoarthritis, Consultant, 2019 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • Use of Decellularised Human Amniotic Membrance As A Carrier for Platelet Rish Plasma and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells to Promote Wound Healing in Acute Large Wounds: Intro and In Vivo Study, Principal Investigator(PI), 2019 - 2021, Private Funding, (National)
  • Use of Decellularised Human Amniotic Membrane As A Carrier for Platelet Rich Plasma and Mesenchymal Stromal Cells to Promote Wound Healing in Acute Large Wounds, Principal Investigator(PI), 2019 - 2021, Mahmood Merican Research Grant, (National)
  • A Novel Investigation Into The Effects Of The Mscs Secretome On Fibroblasts Derived From The Chronically Inflamed Synovium Characteristic Of Osteoarthritis, Consultant, 2019 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • A Randomized, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Multicenter, Adaptive Design, Dose-Escalation (Part 1) and Dose-Response (Part 2) Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous JNJ-64179375 Versus Oral Apixaban in Subjects Undergoing Elective Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Principal Investigator(PI), 2018 - 2019, International Funding, (International)
  • CIP10008: Short, Medium and Long Term Survivorship of Attune (TM) Primary Total Knee Prostheses, Principal Investigator(PI), 2018 - 2030, International Funding, (International)
  • A novel analysis of exosome populations as markers of osteoarthritis progression and a potential source of disease attenuation via genomic characterization and functional delineation, Consultant, 2017 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • A Novel Analysis Of Exosome Populations As Markers Of Osteoarthritis Progression And A Potential Source Of Disease Attenuation Via Genomic Characterization And Functional Delineation, Co-Investigator, 2017 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • Basic Studies Of Monocyte Recruitment In Arthroplasty Patients And The Implications For Periprosthetic Osteolysis, Consultant, 2016 - 2019, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • Tribology performance of carbon based coating for artificial joints, Consultant, 2015 - 2017, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP), (National)
  • The Systemic Effects Of Arthroplasty In Older Patients With Osteoarthritis, Consultant, 2014 - 2019, Grand Challenge - HTM (Wellness), (University)
  • Cartilage Tissue Engineering With Mesenchymal Stem Cells., Principal Investigator(PI), 2013 - 2016, High Impact Research - Ministry of Education (HIR-MOE) Cycle 3, (National)
  • Double-Blinded prospective trial of Pregabalin vs Placebo in Management of Postoperative bilateral Total Knee Replacment Pain, Principal Investigator(PI), 2013 - 2013, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Course & Disertation, (National)
  • Multicentre study for evaluation of the efficacy and safety of buprenorphine transdermal patch (5mg and 10mg) in patients with non-malignant pain of moderate intensity due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lower back pain and joint/muscle pain when an opioid is necessary for obtaining adequate analgesia, Co-Investigator, 2012 - 2013, Veras Research Sdn Bhd and Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals Sdn Bhd, (National)
  • A Comparative Study Of Two Modalities In Pain Management Of Patients Presenting With Chronic Pain, Consultant, 2012 - 2015, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness), (University)
  • A Prospective Study of Metal Sensitivity in Arthroplasty Patients in University Malaya Medical Centre, Co-Investigator, 2011 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), (National)
  • Enhancing Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Using Naturally Derived Platelet-Rich Plasma, Co-Investigator, 2011 - 2013, ScienceFund, (National)
  • Improving articular disease prediction and management, regenerative therapy and sarcoma management, Co-Investigator, 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR), (National)
  • Understanding The Fundamental Aspects Throughmolecular And Cellular Studies To Determine The Lineage Mechanisms Involved In Mesenchymal Stem Cells Differentiation For Potential Upscaling And Clinical Applications, Co-Investigator, 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR), (National)
  • HISTOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF NEOCARTILAGE USING AUTOLOGOUS CHONDROCYTES SEEDING ON PVA/NOCC SCAFFOLD IN VIVO, Principal Investigator(PI), 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), (National)
  • Feasibility study of a novel designed hydroxyapatite/PVA-NOCC bilayered scaffold for osteochondral tissue-engineering application., Principal Investigator(PI), 2009 - 2011, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • FEASIBILITY STUDY OF A NOVEL DESIGNED HYDROXYAPATITE/PVA-NOCC BILAYERED SCATFOLD FOR OSTEOCHONDRAL TISSUE-ENGINEERING APPLICATION, Principal Investigator(PI), 2009 - 2011, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)
  • Histological and biochemical properties of neocartilage using autologous chondrocytes seeded on PVA/NOCC scaffold in vivo, Principal Investigator(PI), 2009 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), (National)
  • In vivo trial of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (mscs) as a potential source for the repair of degenerated disc (nucleus pulposus), Principal Investigator(PI), 2009 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG), (National)
  • THE STUDY OF PPA/NOCC COMPOSITE HYDROGEL AS A BIODEGRADABLE SCAFFOLD FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING APPLICATION, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008 - 2009, RU Geran, (National)
  • The study of PVA/NOCC composite hydrogel as a biodegradable scaffold for tissue engineering application, Principal Investigator(PI), 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP), (University)
  • Mesenchymal stem cell (MSCs) for lineage commitment of MSCs to chondrocytes and tenocytes for repair of focal cartilage damage and degenerated tendon, Co-Investigator, 2008 - 2010, MOSTI (TECHNOFUND), (International)
  • In vitro study of human amniotic membrane as a chondrocyte carrier, Co-Investigator, 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP), (University)
  • Development of hydrogel as a scaffold for biomaterial in the treatment of articular cartilage defects, Principal Investigator(PI), 2007 - 2009, ScienceFund, (National)
  • Development of hydrogel as a scaffold for the treatment of focal cartilage defect., Principal Investigator(PI), 2006 - 2009, ScienceFund, (National)
  • Investigation of extracellular matrix protein expression in tissue-engineered cartilage constructs, Co-Investigator, 2006 - present, , (National)
  • Human Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation in UMMC, Co-Investigator, 2005 - 2007, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (University)
  • Development of hydrogel as a scaffold for biomaterial in the treatment of articular cartilage defects, Principal Investigator(PI), 2005 - 2007, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), (National)

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

  • Certificate of Appreciation - Organizing for Course On Perioperative Care of Orthopaedic Patients, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Department Anaesthesiology Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 2019, (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Scientific Committee, Association of South East Asian Pain Societies, 2019, (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Speaker, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2019, (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Orthopaedic Specialty Committee - National Orthopaedic Curriculum Committee Member, 2019, (National)
  • Excellence Service Award, University Malaya, 2019, (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation as Faculty for Basic Hip Workshop, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Noceral, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 2018, (Ptj)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Faculty/Moderator for Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2018, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2018, (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Musculoskeletal and Implant-Related Infection Workshop, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Noceral University of Malaya, 2018, (Ptj)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Basic Knee Workshop, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Noceral, 2018, (Ptj)
  • Certificate of Appreciation from Limbs for Life Prostheses Centre, Limbs for Life Prostheses Centre, Bandar Utama Buddhist Society, 2018, (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation-Noceral Arthroplasty Masterclass 2018 , Noceral, Silent Mentor Programme, University of Malaya, 2018, (Department)
  • Certificate of Participation- National Postgraduate Medical Curriculum (Npmc) Meeting, University of Malaya, 2017, (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - 13th National Basic Arthroplasty Course 2017, Iium, 2017, (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Cadaveric Arthroplasty Course 2017, Noceral, Silent Mentor Programme, University of Malaya, 2017, (Department)
  • Excellence Service Award, University Malaya, 2015, (University)
  • Bronze Medal: Stem Cell Based Tendon Repair and Regeneration System. Ekspo Penyelidikan Dan Ciptaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa (Pecipta 2015), Ekspo Penyelidikan Dan Ciptaan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Antarabangsa (Pecipta 2015), 2015, (International)
  • P.Balasubramaniam Best Published Translational Medicine (Non Clinical) Paper Award Presentations: Fluoroscopy Assisted Minimally Invasive Transplantation of Allogenic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Embedded in Hystemtm Reduce The Progression of Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration in The Damaged Intervertebral Disc: a Preliminary Study in Rabbits, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association & Noceral, 2015, (National)
  • Best Basic Science Poster Award: The Tenogenic Differentiation Potential of Human Bone Marrow Derived-Mesenchymal Stromal Cells is Dependent On Epithelial Sodium Channels Nam Hy, Murali Mr, Naveen Sv, Pingguan-Murphy B, Abbas Aa, Merican Am, Ahmad Re, Kamarul T, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2015, (National)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service, University Malaya, 2014, (University)
  • Best Basic Science Poster Award. Nam Hui Yin, Belinda Pingguan-Murphy, Azlina Amir Abbas, Azhar Mahmood Merican, Tunku Kamarul. The Effects of Uniaxial Cyclic Tensile Loading On The Proliferation and Tenogenic Differentiation of Untreated Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells., Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2014, (National)
  • Mahmood Merican Award - Best Masters Thesis 2014. Dr Rifa Aquidah Subhan, Puvanan K, Jamal Azmi Mohamad, Bjj Abdullah, Azlina Amir Abbas, T Kamarul. Fluoroscopic Assisted Minimally Invasive Transplantation of Allogenic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Embedded in Hystem Reduce The Progression of Nucleus Pulposus Degeneration in The Damaged Intervertebral Disc - a Preliminary Study in Rabbits, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2014, (National)
  • Malaysian Technology Expo 2014. Silver Medal. Growth Differentition Factor 5 (Gdf5)-Induced Bone Narrow Stromal Cells (Msc) for Tendon Repair. Prof. Dr. Tunku Kamarul Zaman, Dr. Tan Sik Loo, Prof. Dr. Tunku Sara, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lakshmi Selvaratnam, Prof. Dr. Azlina Abbas, Assoc Prof. Dr. Ng Wuey Min, Malaysian Technology Expo, 2014, (National)
  • Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging of Growth Differentiation Factor 5-Induced Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Hmscs). Sik-Loo Tan, Ts Ahmad, Wm Ng, Am Merican, Aa Abbas, L Selvaratnam, T Kamarul, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2013, (International)
  • Excellence Service Award, University Malaya, 2012, (University)
  • Best Basic Science Poster Award - Glycos Amino Glycan Production of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Monolayer and 3d Scaffold (Pva/Chitosan). H Dashtdar, L Selvaratnam, a Abbas, T Kamarul, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2010, (National)
  • Mahmood Merican Award - The Effects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell On Full-Thickness Defect of Articular Cartilage: a Laboratory Study On Animal Model. Terence Tay, T Kamarul, H Dashtdar, R Ali, a Abbas, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, 2010, (National)
  • Gold Medal. Irradiation Synthesis of a Novel Porous 3-Dimensional Scaffold for Cartilage Tissue Engineering, 2009 International Exposition of Research and Invention of Institutions of Higher Learning, 2009, (International)
  • 27th Asean Orthopaedic Association Junior Travelling Fellowship, Asean Orthopaedic Association, 2009, (International)
  • Silver Medal. Chondrocyte-Alinate Construct, Potential Scaffold in Articular Cartilage Injury Transplantation: Bench to Bedside Research Success Story. Penyelidik: T Kamarul Zaman, Aa Abbas. Sharaniza Ab-Rahim, Masjudin Tumin, L Selvaratnam. Ekspo Penyelidikan Rekacipta & Inovasi 2009, Universiti Malaya, 2009, (University)
  • Silver Medal. Human Amniotic Membrane for The Application of Clinical Tissue Engineering. Penyelidik: Aa Abbas, Tan Sik Loo, Boo Lily, Chong Pan-Pan, Tai Cc, Sofiah Sulaiman, L Selvaratnam, T Kamarul Zaman. Ekspo Penyelidikan Rekacipta & Inovasi 2009, Universiti Malaya, 2009, (University)
  • Special Award - Best in Cluster (Bioscience & Biotechnology). Human Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: a New Potential Cell Therapy to Repair Cartilage Defects. Penyelidik: T Kamarul Zaman, Chong Pan-Pan, L Selvaratnam, N Veera Sekaran, Aa Abbas, Tai Cc, T Sara, Azura Mansor, Quan Mun Theng. Ekspo Penyelidikan Rekacipta Dan Inovasi 2009, Universiti Malaya, 2009, (University)
  • Gold Medal. Human Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: a New Potential Cell Therapy to Repair Cartilage Defects. Penyelidik: T Kamarul Zaman, Chong Pan-Pan, L Selvaratnam, N Veera Sekaran, Aa Abbas, Tai Cc, T Sara, Azura Mansor, Quan Mun Theng Ekspo Penyelidikan Rekacopta Dan Inovasi 2009, Universiti Malaya, 2009, (University)
  • Silver Medal. Transformation of Waste - Chitin to a Novel Biomaterial Scaffold in The Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects. Penyelidik: Aa Abbas, T Kamarul Zaman, L Selvaratnam, Norimah Yusof, Lee Si Yuen. Ekspo Penyelidikan Rekacipta Dan Inovasi 2009, Universiti Malaya, 2009, (University)
  • Silver Medal. a Novel Biomaterial: Pva-Chitosan Based Hydrogel as a Scaffold in The Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects Penyelidik: Tunku Kamarul Zaman Tunku Zainol Abidin, Lee Si Yuen, Norimah Yusof, Lakshmi Selvaratnam, Azlina Amir Abbas, International Invention,Innovation & Technology Exhibition 2008, 2008, (International)
  • Bronze Medal for Project: Development of Pva/N,O-Cm-Chitosan Hydrogel Scaffold, Malaysia Technology Expo 2008 At Pwtc, Kuala Lumpur (21-23th Febuary 2008), 2008, (National)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service, University Malaya, 2007, (University)
  • Hadiah Latihan Cuti Belajar: Hip Fellowship At Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Korea, University of Malaya, 2007, (International)
  • Sijil Cemerlang, University Malaya, 2007, (University)
  • Certificate of Excellent Service, University Malaya, 2006, (University)

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

  • Housemanship Briefing - International Medical University, (Private), 21/02/2019 until 21/02/2019
  • External Examiner Semester 9 - International Medical University, Seremban, (National), 29/01/2019 until 01/02/2019
  • Volunteer at Limbs for Life Prostheses Centre, (National), 01/01/2018 until 31/12/2020
  • Medical coordinator for Limbs for Life centre, (National), 01/01/2018 until 31/12/2020
  • Volunteer at Limbs for Life Prostheses Centre, (National), 01/01/2016 until 31/12/2016
  • Volunteer doctor at Limbs for Life clinic , (National), 01/01/2014 until 31/12/2017
  • Medical coordinator for Limbs for Life centre, (National), 01/01/2014 until 31/12/2017
  • Medical volunteer with Limbs For Life programme, (National), 04/12/2013 until  
  • Medical coordinator for Limbs for Life programme, (National), 01/08/2013 until  
  • Participated in MOA Joint Charity Cycling Event, (National), 08/06/2013 until 08/06/2013
  • MERCY Malaysia: Volunteer doctor at mobile clinic, Agensi Anti-Dadah Kebangsaan, Malaysia, (Community), 17/06/2009 until  
  • MERCY Malaysia Emergency Response Unit (ERU) - Head of Medical Services Division, (International), 27/02/2009 until  
  • MERCY Malaysia representative and presenter (Medical Relief in Gaza, Palestine) to Fibrecomm Sdn Bhd, Menara TM, Kuala Lumpur, (Community), 24/02/2009 until 24/02/2009
  • MERCY Malaysia representative and presenter (Medical Relief in Gaza, Palestine) to Shell Malaysia Surau Committee, Kuala Lumpur, (Community), 12/02/2009 until 12/02/2009
  • MERCY Malaysia representative and presenter (Medical Relief in Gaza, Palestine) at BSC - Charity Bazaar for Gaza, Kuala Lumpur, (Community), 07/02/2009 until 08/02/2009
  • MERCY Malaysia medical volunteer for medical and humanitarian relief to Gaza, Palestine, (International), 21/01/2009 until 04/02/2009
  • Teaching English to Korean doctors in Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, (International), 01/06/2007 until 31/05/2008
  • Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Community Project: Tree planting in Kuah town, Langkawi, Malaysia , (Community), 16/05/2007 until 16/05/2007
  • Stella Maris Vocation Week: Forum speaker Medicine Sekolah Menengah Stella Maris, Kuala Lumpur , (Community), 22/03/2007 until 22/03/2007
  • MERCY Malaysia medical volunteer following earthquake in Bagh, Pakistan , (International), 03/12/2005 until 17/12/2005
  • Coordinator and volunteer for clinic visits by doctors from University Malaya Medical Centre to Kajang Women s Prison, Kajang, Selangor, (Community), 01/01/2003 until 01/06/2007
  • Malaysia Ironman Triathlon, Langkawi Volunteer, (International), 20/01/2001 until 31/01/2001
  • Projek Khidmat Bakti Masyarakat Universiti Malaya , Sungkai, Perak, (Community), 04/11/2000 until 04/11/2000