Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. AZLINA BINTI ABDUL AZIZ

Professor
  • Department of Molecular Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • azlina_aziz
  • 79674915

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ANTIOXIDANTS FROM NATURAL PRODUCTS
  • HUMAN NUTRITION
  • BIOCHEMISTRY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD(2000) (UK), (Nutritional Biochemistry)
    University of Glasgow, Scotland
  • MMEDSC(1996) (UK), (HUMAN NUTRITIONS AND FOODS)
    University of Glasgow, Scotland
  • BSC(1994) (UM), (BIOKIMIA)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    08 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    09 Mar 2023 - 08 Mar 2025 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator for OSPE exam, MBBS Phase I, 2006/07
    03 Jul 2006 - present (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator for OSPE exam, MBBS phase I
    01 Oct 2008 - present (Faculty)
  • Committee Member: Molecular Medicine Fund (Tabung Perubatan Molekul)
    01 Oct 2008 - present (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • First evaluator - assessment of KPI of support staff at the Department of Molecular Medicine
    03 Jan 2012 - present (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member: Departmental Higher Degree Committee (Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi Jabatan)
    01 Oct 2012 - present (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Members
    24 May 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Department
    19 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Members
    01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • UMMP Course Coordinator (Molecular Medicine)
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Research and International Networking Coordinator
    22 Apr 2019 - 21 Apr 2021 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head, Research Management Unit, FOM
    01 Sep 2020 - 01 Mar 2021 (Faculty)
  • First Assessor for Academic Staff and Support Staff KPI (Molecular Medicine)
    06 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty)
  • Approver - e procurement
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty)
  • AJK - Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi Jabatan (Molelcular Medicine)
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty)
  • AJK Tabung Perubatan Molekul
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty)
  • Committee Member - FOM Quality and Accreditation
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Faculty)
  • Head, Research Communication Unit, FOM
    01 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    22 Jun 2020 - 23 Jun 2020 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • AJK Jaminan Kualiti Akademik Fakulti Perubatan
    01 Jun 2018 - 31 May 2020 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Research and Networking Coordinator (Molecular Medicine)
    22 Apr 2019 - 31 May 2020 (Faculty)
  • UM FRGS Evaluation Panel
    25 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020 (University Malaya)
  • FRGS Evaluation panel - UniSHAMS
    25 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020 (National)
  • Acting Head of Department
    10 Jan 2020 - 10 Jan 2020 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • First Assessor for Academic Staff KPI evaluation for 2019
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • JKITJ Committee member
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    14 Jun 2019 - 17 Jun 2019 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    25 Mar 2019 - 26 Apr 2019 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • First assessor for support staff's KPI
    09 Feb 2018 - 08 Feb 2019 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Member - Molecular Medicine Fund
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Approver for e-procurement, Department of Molecular Medicine
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    13 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    26 Oct 2018 - 26 Oct 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    28 Sep 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    23 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    15 May 2018 - 16 May 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    15 Apr 2018 - 16 Apr 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Academic Advisor for UMMP University of Malaya Team, Intervarsity Medic Olympiad 2018
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    15 Jan 2018 - 15 Jan 2018 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    21 Dec 2017 - 22 Dec 2017 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    05 Dec 2017 - 05 Dec 2017 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    16 Nov 2017 - 17 Nov 2017 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Evaluator for FRGS Grant Proposals
    31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Evaluator for Academic Staff KPI assessment
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Approver for e-procurement, Department of Molecular Medicine
    13 May 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Research Coordinator for Department of Molecular Medicine
    29 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Biochemistry Course Coordinator for the UMMP Programme
    11 Aug 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Member for JKITJ
    01 Jan 2016 - 30 Dec 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Member, Molecular Medicine Fund
    01 Jan 2016 - 30 Dec 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    30 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Evaluator for PPP Grant Proposals
    18 Jul 2016 - 18 Jul 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    17 Mar 2016 - 18 Mar 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    15 Feb 2016 - 15 Feb 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Assisted in Evaluation of Support Staff (office) KPI assessment (2015)
    22 Jan 2016 - 22 Jan 2016 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Evaluator for Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP) Project Application
    28 Apr 2014 - 28 Apr 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator for the Biochemistry Course - BSc Nursing
    04 Jul 2007 - 06 May 2011 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator for the Department of Molecular Medicine Research Seminar Series
    01 Jan 2008 - 06 May 2011 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Secretary, Problem-Based Learning Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
    03 Jul 2000 - 31 Jul 2003 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator for the MBBS Phase I PBL programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
    08 Jul 2002 - 30 May 2003 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator for the Biochemistry Course - Diploma in Medical Lab Technology Programme
    09 Jul 2001 - 30 Apr 2003 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW GENERAL COUNCIL, MEMBER
    Since 2018 (International)
  • UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW ALUMNI COMMUNITY, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2000 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, MEMBER
    2017 to 2022 (National)
  • CO-EDITOR OF FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA BULLETIN (PULSE@UM), EDITORIAL BOARD
    2020 to 2021 (University)
  • FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA BULLETIN (PULSE@UM) , EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2020 to 2020 (University)
  • FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION , OTHERS
    2019 to 2020 (International)
  • FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION, EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD
    2018 to 2019 (International)
  • BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2012 to 2013 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Facilitation of a theme session: Promoting deep learning workshop
    Faculty of Medicine, 2020 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Evaluation Panel for FRGS grant application, Faculty of Medicine level (certificate of appreciation)
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 2019 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Certificate of Excellence Service (2018)
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Certificate of Reviewing - Food Research International
    Elsevier, 2018 (International)
  • Certificate of Reviewing - Food Chemistry
    Elsevier, 2018 (International)
  • Best Poster Award, International Conference on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology / Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 2018 (National)
  • Panel of Jury - Research Poster Competition for Akademi Pengajian Islam, UM open day 2018 (Certificate of appreciation)
    Akademi Pengajian Islam Universiti Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Academic Advisor for UMMP University of Malaya Team, Intervarsity Medic Olympiad 2018 (Certificate of Appreciation)
    University Teknologi Mara, 2018 (National)
  • Certificate for outstanding contribution in reviewing
    Food Research International, Elsevier, 2018 (International)
  • Writing Effective Exam Question Workshop (Certificate of appreciation)
    Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, 2016 (Department)
  • H-index workshop (Certificate of appreciation)
    Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, 2016 (Department)
  • University of Malaya Excellence Awards 2016 - rewarded to my PhD student for graduating less than 4 years (Dr Kong Kin Weng)
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • University of Malaya Excellence Awards 2016 - rewarded to my PhD student for graduating less than 4 years (Dr Nurhanani Razali)
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • Panel of Jury - Poster Presentation Programme by First Year UMMP students
    Faculty of Medicine, 2014 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • Bronx medal for poster presentation, UM expo 2009
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)
  • Best poster award
    Society for Free Radical Research Asia, 2000 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Abolmaesoomi, Mitra; Junit, Sarni Mat; Ali, Johari Mohd; Bin Chik, Zamri; Aziz, Azlina Abdul (2023). Effects of polyphenolic-rich extracts from Citrus hystrix on proliferation and oxidative stress in breast and colorectal cancer, TURKISH JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY-TURK BIYOKIMYA DERGISI. . doi:10.1515/tjb-2022-0062
  2. Hwong, Chia Shing; Leong, Kok Hoong; Aziz, Azlina Abdul; Junit, Sarni Mat; Noor, Suzita Mohd; Kong, Kin Weng (2022). Alternanthera sessilis: Uncovering the nutritional and medicinal values of an edible weed, JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY. 298. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2022.115608
  3. Vellan, Christina Jane; Jayapalan, Jaime Jacqueline; Yoong, Boon-Koon; Abdul-Aziz, Azlina; Mat-Junit, Sarni; Subramanian, Perumal (2022). Application of Proteomics in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Biomarker Investigations: A Review, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 23(4). doi:10.3390/ijms23042093
Others
  1. Hwong, C.S., Leong, K.H., Abdul Aziz, A., Mat Junit, S., Mohd Noor, S., Kong, K.W. (2022). Alternanthera sessilis: Uncovering the nutritional and medicinal values of an edible weed. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 298 (2022) 115608. doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2022.115608
  2. Vergara D, Scoditti E, Aziz AA and Giudetti AM (2021) Editorial: Dietary Antioxidants and Metabolic Diseases. Front. Nutr. 8:617859. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.617859
  3. Albert Tan Yi Wey a, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Mohamad Shariff A Hamidc, Kuo Chia-Hua, , Sareena Hanim Hamzah. (2020). Effects of soybean co-ingestion with carbohydrate on postprandial glycaemic, insulinemic and reactive oxygen species in healthy men: A pilot study (Accepted)
  4. Dyg Mastura Adenan, Zulkarnain Jaafar, Jaime Jacqueline Jayapalan, Azlina Abdul Aziz. Plasma antioxidants and oxidative stress status in obese women: correlation with cardiopulmonary response. PeerJ 8:e9230 http://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9230
  5. Iman Fahmi Mahmoud, M.S. Kanthimathi, Azlina Abdul-Aziz (2020). ROS/RNS-mediated apoptosis in HT-29 colorectal cancer cellsby methanolic extract of Tamarindus indica seeds. Eur. J. Int. Med. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101244
  6. Ivan Y. M. Ho, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit (2020). Evaluation of Anti-proliferative Effects of Barringtonia racemosa and Gallic Acid on Caco-2 Cells. Scientific Reports. 10:9987, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-66913-x
  7. Kong, K.W., Mat-Junit, S., Aminudin, N. and Abdul-Aziz, A. (2020). Phytochemicals in Barringtonia species: Linking their traditional uses as food and medicine with current research. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 19, 100299.
  8. Abolmaesoomi M, Aziz AA, Junit SM, Ali JM. Ficus deltoidea: effects of solvent polarity on antioxidant and anti-proliferative activities in breast and colon cancer cells. European Journal of Integrative Medicine (2019), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2019.05.002
  9. Cheng Hong Yap, Sarni Mat Junit , Azlina Abdul Aziz , Kin Weng Kong. 2019. Multiple extraction conditions to produce phytochemical- and antioxidant-rich Alternanthera sessilis (red) extracts that attenuate lipid accumulation in steatotic HepG2 cells. Food Bioscience. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2019.100489
  10. Lim, C. Y., Mat Junit, S., Abdul Aziz, A., Jayapalan, J.J., Hashim, O. H. (2018). The hypolipidemic effects of Tamarindus indica fruit pulp extract in normal and diet induced hypercholesterolemic hamsters are associated with altered levels of serum proteins. Electrophoresis 39: 23, 2965-2973.
  11. Ahmad, N.S., Aziz, A.A., Kong, K.W., Hamid, MSA, Cheong, J.P.G. and Hamzah, S.H. (2017). Dose-response effect from Tualang Honey on postprandial antioxidant activity and oxidative stress in female athletes: a pilot study. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(12), 989-995.
  12. Nur Siti Fatimah Ramli, Sarni Mat Junit, Ng Khoon Leong, Nurhanani Razali, Jaime Jacqueline Jayapalan and Azlina Abdul Aziz. (2016). Analyses of antioxidant status and nucleotide alterations in genes encoding antioxidant enzymes in patients with benign and malignant thyroid disorders. PeerJ (Accepted).
  13. Kareem, H.S., Nordin, N., Heidelberg, T., Abdul-Aziz, A. & Ariffin, A. (2016). Conjugated oligo-aromatic compounds bearing a 3,4,5-trimethoxy moiety: Investigation of their antioxidant activity correlated with a DFT study, Molecules 21: 224
  14. Kin Weng Kong, Sarni Mat-Junit, Norhaniza Aminudin, Fouad Abdulrahman Hassan, Amin Ismail and Azlina Abdul Aziz. 2016. Protective effects of the extracts of Barringtonia racemosa shoots against oxidative damage in HepG2 cells. PeerJ 4:e1628; DOI 10.7717/peerj.1628
  15. Huda S. Kareem, H.S., Ariffin, A., Nordin, N., Heidelberg, T., Abdul-Aziz, A., Kong, K.W., Yehye, W.A. (2015). Correlation of antioxidant activities with theoretical studies for new hydrazone compounds bearing a 3,4,5-trimethoxy benzyl moiety. Eur. J. Med. Chem. 103:497-505.
  16. Muhammad K. Abdulwahab, Azhar Ariffin, Wageeh A. Yehye, Azlina Abdul-Aziz, Huda S. Kareem and Nurdiana Nordin. 2015. Synthesis of the Hydrazones of 2-((3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)thio) acetohydrazide and the Study of their Radical Scavenging Activity by the DPPH Assay and the Computational Method. Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society 36(11), 2716-2724.
  17. Nurhanani Razali, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Chor Yin Lim and Sarni Mat Junit. Investigation into the effects of antioxidant-rich extract of Tamarindus indica leaf on antioxidant enzyme activities, oxidative stress and gene expression profiles in HepG2 cells. PeerJ 3:e1292; DOI 10.7717/peerj.1292
  18. Nurhanani Razali, Sarni Mat Junit, Azhar Ariffin, Nur Siti Fatimah Ramli and Azlina Abdul Aziz; Polyphenols from the extract and fraction of T. indica seeds protected HepG2 cells against oxidative stress; BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, DOI 10.1186/s12906-015-0963-2
  19. Kin Weng Kong, Sarni Mat-Junit, Amin Ismail, Norhaniza Aminudin, Azlina Abdul-Aziz.2014. Polyphenols in Barringtonia racemosa and their protection against oxidation of LDL, serum and haemoglobin. Food Chemistry, 146, 85 93
  20. Yap, Y.H.Y., Azlina, A.A., Fung, S.Y., Ng, S.T., Tan, C.S. and Tan, N.H. 2014. Energy and Nutritional Composition of Tiger Milk Mushroom (Lignosus tigris) Sclerotia and the Antioxidant Activity of Its Extracts. Int Journal of Medical Sciences 11:602-607 (ISI- Cited Publication)
  21. Chong URW, Abdul-Rahman PS,Abdul-Aziz A, Hashim OH, Mat-Junit S. (2013). Effects of Tamarindus indica fruit pulp extract on abundance of HepG2 cell lysate proteins and their possible consequential impact on metabolism and inflammation. Biomed Research International (http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/459017)
  22. Chor Yin Lim, Sarni Mat Junit, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Azlina Abdul Aziz. 2013. In Vivo Biochemical and Gene Expression Analyses of the Antioxidant Activities and Hypocholesterolaemic Properties of Tamarindus indica Fruit Pulp Extract.PLoS ONE 8(7): e70058. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0070058
  23. Hasni Misbah, Azlina Abdul-Aziz & Norhaniza Aminudin. 2013. Antidiabetic and antioxidant properties of Ficus deltoidea fruit extracts and fractions. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine 13:118
  24. Yeannie HY Yap, Nget Hong Tan, Shin Yee Fung, Azlina A Aziz,Chon Seng Tan and Szu Ting Ng.2013. Nutrient composition, antioxidant properties,and anti- proliferative activity of Lignosus rhinocerus Cooke sclerotium. J Sci Food Agric.DOI 10.1002/jsfa.6121
  25. Kin Weng Kong, Sarni Mat Junit, Norhaniza Aminudin, Amin Ismail, Azlina Abdul Aziz. Antioxidant activities and polyphenolic content from the shoots of Barringtonia racemosa (L.) Spreng in polar to apolar medium system. Food Chemistry 2012, 134, 324-332.
  26. Noor Nazirahanie Abrahim, M S Kanthimathi and Azlina Abdul-Aziz. Piper betle shows antioxidant activities, inhibits MCF-7 cell proliferation and increases activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, 12:220. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-220
  27. Nurhanani Razali, Sarni Mat-Junit, Amirah Faizah Abdul- Muthalib, Senthilkumar Subramaniam, Azlina Abdul- Aziz. Effect of various solvents on the extraction of antioxidant phenolics from the leaves, seeds, veins and skins of Tamarindus indica L. Food Chemistry 2012, 131(2), 441-448.
  28. Ursula Rho Wan Chong, Puteri Shafinaz Abdul-Rahman, Azlina Abdul-Aziz, Onn Haji Hashim, Sarni Mat-Junit. Tamarindus indica Extract Alters Release of Alpha Enolase, Apolipoprotein A-I, Transthyretin and Rab GDP Dissociation Inhibitor Beta from HepG2 Cells. PLoS ONE 2012, 7(6), e39476. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0039476. (ISI-Q1)
  29. Shaghayegh Khalegi, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Nurhanani Razali & Sarni Mat Junit. Microarray analysis revealed different gene expression patterns in HepG2 cells treated with low and high concentrations of the extracts of Anacardium occidentale shoots. Genes and Nutrition. 2011, 6(4), 413-427.
  30. Nurhanani Razali, Azlina A Aziz and Sarni M Junit. Gene expression profiles in human HepG2 cells treated with extracts of the Tamarindus indica fruit pulp. Genes and Nutrition 2010, 5, 331-341.
  31. Razab, R., Aziz, A. A. 2010. Antioxidants from Tropical Herbs. Natural Product Communications
  32. Nur Masitah Mokhtar, M.S. Kanthimathi, Azlina Abdul Aziz. Comparisons between the antioxidant activities of the extracts of Anacardium occidentale and Piper betle. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2008;16(1):16-21.
  33. Razali, N., Razab, R., Junit, S. M., Aziz, A. A. 2008. Radical scavenging and reducing properties of extracts of cashew shoots (Anacardium occidentale). Food Chemistry
  34. Chow Sweet Fun, M.S.Kanthimathi, Azlina Abdul Aziz (2006) A comparison of the bioactivity of selected local herbs with some common western herbs. Mal J of Nutrition, 12(2)
  35. A Crozier, J Burns, Azlina A Aziz, Amanda J Stewart, Helena S Rabiasz, Gareth I Jenkins, Christine A Edwards, Michael EJ Lean. Antioxidant flavonols from fruits, vegetables and beverages: measurements and bioavailability.Biological Research 2000, 33, 79-88.
  36. Azlina A. Aziz, C.A. Edwards, MEJ Lean, A Crozier Absorption and excretion of conjugated flavonols, including quercetin-4-O-glucoside and isorhamnetin- 4-O-glucoside by human volunteers after the consumption of onions.Free Radical Research 1998,29,257-269. (ISI-Q2)
Chapter in Books
  1. Aziz, A.A., Christine A. Edwards, C.A., Aidan P. Cahill, A.P., Khalid Khan, M., Finlay, I.G., Lean, M.E.J., Crozier, A. (2003) Absorption and excretion of the conjugated flavonols, quercetin-3,4'-diO-B-D-glucoside, quercetin-4'-O-B-D-glucoside and isorhamnetin-4'-O-B-D-glucoside, in human ileostomy volunteers after the consumption of onions. Molecular and Therapeutic Aspects of Redox Biochemistry (T. Bahorun, A. Gurib-Fakim eds.) OICA International, London, pp. 194-205 .
Article in Proceeding
  1. Kong Kin Weng, Sarni Mat-Junit, Norhaniza Aminudin, Amin Ismail, Azlina Abdul Aziz. Protective effects of water extracts from Barringtonia racemosa shoots towards in vitro oxidation of human serum, low density lipoprotein and haemoglobin.
  2. Nurhanani Razali, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit. Gene expression profiles in human HepG2 cells treated with methanol extract of the Tamarindus indica seeds.
  3. Ursula Chong, Puteri Shafinaz Akmar Abdul Rahman,Azlina Abdul Aziz, Onn Haji Hashim, Sarni Mat Junit. Tamarindus indica fruit pulp extract alters the secretion of lipid-associated proteins from HepG2 cells.
  4. Kin Weng Kong, Sarni Mat Junit , Norhaniza Aminudin, Amin Ismail and Azlina Abdul Aziz. Bioactive constituents and antioxidant activities of the edible shoots of Barringtonia racemosa (L.) Spreng. Functional Foods Conference - Nutritional and Health Implications. UPM, 16-17 Nov 2011, pg 36
  5. Iman Fahmi Mustafa, Azlina Abdul Aziz, M.S. Kanthimathi Estimation of antioxidant activity of Tamarindus indica extracts and their anticancer effect on MCF-7 and HepG2 cell lines. My1Bio Conference,Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. 30-31 Oct 2010, pg 107
  6. M.S. Kanthimathi, Noor Nazirahanie Abrahim, Azlina Abdul Aziz. Piper betle: stick to the essentials and chew towards good health. International conference on advances in free radicals research, natural products, antioxidants and radioprotectors in health & 9th annual meeting of free radical research India. Hotel Marriott Courtyard,Hyderabad, India. 11-13 January 2010. pg 74
  7. Nurhanani Razali, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit. Gene expression analysis in culture HepG2 cells in response to treatment with methanol extracts of Tamarindus indica leaves. 4th Asia-Pacific Nutrigenomics Conference - Genes, diet & gut health. Auckland, New Zealand. 21-24 Feb 2010. pg 71
  8. Noor Nazirahanie Abrahim, M.S.Kanthimathi, Azlina Abdul Aziz.2009. Antioxidant and anti-proliferative action of Anacardium occidentale and Piper betle extracts.7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia) International Workshop 2009 - chemoprevention and translational research. Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort, Langkawi. 9-12 July 2009. pg 176
  9. Noor Nazirahanie Abrahim, M.S.Kanthimathi, Azlina Abdul Aziz.2009. Piper betle and Anacardium occidentale plants are potent antioxidants with potential anti-cancer activities. 34th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and 3rd ASEAN Biochemistry Conference. Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. pg 117
  10. Nurhanani Razali, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit. Antioxidant properties, toxicity and nutrigenomic analysis of the methanol extract of Tamarindus indica seeds. 34th Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology & 3rd ASEAN Biochemistry Conference. Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 7-8 Oct 2009. pg. 118.
  11. Nurhanani Razali, Sarni Mat Junit, Azlina Abdul Aziz. Antioxidant properties and fractionation of the leaves, flesh, seeds and veins of Tamarindus indica. 7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia) international workshop 2009 - chemoprevention and translational research. Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort, Langkawi.9-12 July 2009. pg. 184.
  12. Nurhanani Razali, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit. Nutrigenomic analysis of crude extracts of Tamarindus indica - preliminary findings. Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Conference. Hotel Saujana, Subang. 23-25 June 2008. pg 44
  13. Senthilkumar Subramanian. Nurhanani Razali, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit Variation in the quantification of genistein during wavelength shift 33rd Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 27-28 Aug 2008. pg. 129
  14. Shaghayegh Khaleghi, Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit Antioxidant activities of the extract of cashew shoots 33rd Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 27-28 Aug 2008. pg. 131

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2018 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    IN VIVO EFFECTS OF A POLYPHENOLIC-RICH FRACTION OF TAMARINDUS INDICA SEED ON OXIDATIVE STRESS AND INSULIN SIGNALLING PATHWAYS POTENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS (01/01/2019 to 31/12/2021) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2018 - 2019, RU special research grant
    Investigation on the effect of Alternanthera sessilis Red against lipid accumulation in hepatic cells and expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism ( Consultant)
  3. 2012 - 2014, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Antioxidant activities and global gene expression analyses of Barringtonia racemosa in relation to its medicinal properties ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2011 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    In vitro and in vivo investigations of the biochemical and molecular mechanisms for the antioxidant and medicinal properties of extracts of Barringtonia racemosa ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2009 - 2011, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Investigation into the antioxidant and anti- cancer properties of extracts of Anacardium occidentale and elucidation of the mechanism of action for the anti-cancer effects ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Investigation into the mechanism of action of the hypocholesterolaemic effect of Tamarindus indica using an animal model ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2007 - 2008, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    The effects of selected local plant extracts on antioxidant enzymes, lipid profiles and the expression of genes involved in cholesterol metabolism ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2007 - 2008, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    SF076/2007A The effects of selected local plant extracts on antioxidant enzymes, lipid profiles and the expression of genes involved in cholesterol metabolism RM 50,000 (Aug-Dec 2007) RM 25,000 (May-Sept 2008) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2006 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Identification of antioxidative and anti- proliferative fractions from 5 local medicinal plants by bio-assay guided fractionation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2003 - 2005, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Determination of the polyphenol content of selected local herbs using high performance liquid chromatography and evaluation of their antioxidant properties Fundamental Research Grant (2003-2005) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2002 - 2003, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Evaluation of the flavonoid content and antioxidant activities of Malaysian herbs with medicinal properties. Vote F, University Malaya (2002) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2000 - 2001, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Analytical HPLC procedure for the determination of the content of antioxidant flavonoids of commonly consumed fruit and vegetables in Malaysia Vote F, University of Malaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2000 - 2001, CMB vote
    Quantitative analysis of phenolics in fruit juices and beverages by high performance liquid chromatography CMB Vote, University of Malaya, 2000 ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Sexual history-taking workshop, Stage 2 Cohort 2018 Sexual History Taking-Workshop, MERDU, FOM (Others) (13 Jan 2020 - 13 Jan 2020)
  2. Research Activities at Department of Molecular Medicine and Strategies to improve research in Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Research Coordinator Away Day, Faculty of Medicine, UM (University) (30 Nov 2019 - 30 Nov 2019)
  3. Nutrition & Role of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, Basic Medical Sciences Course, Masters of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (National) (05 Jan 2019 - 05 Jan 2019)
  4. Research Activities at the Department of Molecular Medicine (Science Cafe presentation), Science Cafe, Faculty of Medicine (University) (31 May 2016 - 31 May 2016)
  5. Role of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, Postgraduate Basic Medical Sciences Teaching Programme for Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya (National) (12 Jan 2015 - 12 Jan 2015)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. In vitro and in vivo investigations on the biochemical and molecular mechanisms for the antioxidant and medicinal properties of extracts of Barringtonia racemosa, UMRG grant evaluation, Health and Translational Medicine Cluster (University) (28 Aug 2012)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. INVESTIGATION ON THE EFFECTS OF BARRINGTONIA RACEMOSA ON COLORECTAL CANCER CELLS (CACO-2), International Conference on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2018 , Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (International) (15 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018)
  2. IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL URINE BIOMARKERS FOR CHILDREN WITH PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY USING GEL-BASED PROTEOMIC APPROACH, International Conference on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2018, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (International) (15 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018)
  3. ALTERNANTHERA SESSILIS (RED): PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPONENTS, ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES AND ATTENUATION OF LIPID ACCUMULATION IN PALMITATE-LOADED HEPG2 CELLS, International Conference on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2018, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (International) (15 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018)
  4. ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF ALTERNANTHERA SESSILIS (RED) AND ITS PREVENTIVE EFFECT TOWARDS OXIDATIVE STRESS IN HEPG2 CELLS, International Conference on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2018, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (International) (15 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018)
  5. Evaluation of the antioxidant status in patients with benign and malignant thyroid disorders, Department of Molecular Medicine Research Day, Department of Molecular Medicine (Others) (31 May 2016 - 31 May 2016)
  6. Proteomics analyses for the study of hypolipidaemic effects of antioxidant-rich Tamarindus indica fruit pulp extract., Department of Molecular Medicine Research Day, Department of Molecular Medicine (Others) (31 May 2016 - 31 May 2016)
  7. Bioactivity-guided fractionation of the extracts of cashew shoots (Anacardium occidentale). Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit, Shaghayegh Khaleghi. , 4th Asia-Pacific Nutrigenomics conference. Genes-diet & gut health. Auckland, New Zealand , University of Auckland,  (International) (21 Feb 2010)
  8. Tamarindus indica plant as a source of potent antioxidants with potential hypolipidaemic properties. Azlina Abdul Aziz, Sarni Mat Junit, Nurhanani Razali, 34th Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) Congress. Czech Republic , Federation of European Biochemical Society (FEBS) (International) (04 Jul 2009)
PRESENTER
  1. Strategies and Action Plan For Research Management Office (2021) , FACULTY OF MEDICINE RESEARCH OFFICE AWAY DAY , Research Office, Faculty of Medicine (Others) (19 Dec 2020 - 19 Dec 2020)
  2. FOM Strategic Planning for Research Pre-Workshop - How should FOM allocate grants differently?, FOM STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR RESEARCH PRE-WORKSHOP, Faculty of Medicine, UM (Others) (26 Nov 2020 - 26 Nov 2020)
  3. Barringtonia racemosa - revealing the medicinal potential of an edible underutilized plant (oral presentation by co-researcher), The 2nd China (Guangxi) - ASEAN Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology Cooperation, Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Science (International) (14 Sep 2018 - 18 Sep 2018)
  4. Tualang Honey Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss, Oxidative Stress and Improves Estrogen Level on Female Athletes with Low Bone Density, Beijing International Forum on Industry of Sports and Health Nutrition & The First Asian Sports and Health Nutrition Science Conference (Oral presentation by student), Beijing International Forum on Industry of Sports and Health Nutrition & The First Asian Sports and Health Nutrition (International) (13 Sep 2016 - 14 Sep 2016)
  5. Antioxidant status analyses in patients with thyroid disorders, 15th Congress of the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (Oral presentation by co-author), Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons (International) (07 Apr 2016 - 09 Apr 2016)
OTHERS
  1. Bengkel pelan strategik dan hala tuju fakulti perubatan (2021-2023), Bengkel pelan strategik dan hala tuju fakulti perubatan (2021-2023), FOM (Others) (12 Dec 2020 - 12 Dec 2020)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) External Assessor - New Phd Programme, UKM, National, (External Assessor)
  2. (2022) External Assessor - Master of Medical Science Research, USM, National, (External Assessor)
  3. (2022) Reviewer - Faculty of Medicine Research Grant Monitoring Committee, University, (Internal Assessor)
  4. (2021) Internal Examiner - Masters Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2021) Interview Selection Panel - Faculty of Medicine Postgraduate Scholarships, University, (Internal Assessor)
  6. (2021) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2021) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2021) External Examiner, Pro 1 Part B Exam 2020/2021, Mahsa University, National, (External Examiner)
  9. (2021) Interview Panel for Admission Into Ummp Programme 2021/2022, University, (Internal Assessor)
  10. (2021) Reviewers of Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2021) Reviewer of Umsc Care Fund Research Grant Cycle 1/2021, University, (Reviewer)
  12. (2021) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2021) Ipt Evaluation Panel - Frgs Research Grant, University, (Internal Assessor)
  14. (2021) Reviewer for Journal Article, International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2020) IPT evaluation panel for FRGS proposals , (Reviewer)
  16. (2020) JAWATANKUASA KESEPAKARAN KENAIKAN PANGKAT KE JAWATAN PROFESOR MADYA GRED 54 , (Advisory Committee)
  17. (2020) Assessor for PhD candidature defense seminar (Devi) , (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2020) PANEL REVIEWER UMSC CA.R.E FUND RESEARCH GRANT APPLICATION , (Reviewer)
  19. (2019) External examiner for a Masters thesis (by research), Universiti Brunei Darussalam , (External Examiner)
  20. (2019) FOM Evaluation Panel : FRGS grant applications, session 1/2019, Faculty of Medicine , (Reviewer)
  21. (2019) IPT grant evaluation panel for FRGS applications for University of Malaya , (Reviewer)
  22. (2019) IPT grant evaluation panel for MyPair grant application for University of Malaya , (Reviewer)
  23. (2019) Assessor for PhD confirmation defense seminar, Department of Biomedical Science (Insulin-mimic action of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense against adiposity, hyperglycemia and their influence on gut microbiota) , (Assessor)
  24. (2019) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to Food Research International , (Reviewer)
  25. (2019) IPT grant evaluation panel for FRGS proposals for Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah , (Reviewer)
  26. (2018) Reviewer for FRGS 2018 grant proposals , (Reviewer)
  27. (2018) Reviewer of manuscript submitted to Food Research International (Manuscript no: FOODRES-D-18-00145R1) , (Reviewer)
  28. (2018) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to Food Chemistry (FOODCHEM-D-18-02270) , (Reviewer)
  29. (2018) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to PeerJ, (Reviewer)
  30. (2018) Reviewer of manuscript submitted to Natural Product Research (manuscript no: GNPL-2018-0096.R1), (Reviewer)
  31. (2018) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to Journal of the American College of Nutrition (Manuscript No:UACN-2017-0307), (Reviewer)
  32. (2018) Examiner for PhD Candidature Defense Seminar - Investigation on the effect of selected compounds on the anti-aging properties in normal human fibroblast cells , (Internal Examiner)
  33. (2018) Examiner for MBEB 4180 Research Project in Biomedical Science (2017-2018) - Evaluation of antioxidant activity of solvent leaf extracts of Syzygium polyanthum and Citrus hystrix , (Internal Examiner)
  34. (2018) Reviewer of manuscript submitted to Frontiers in Chemistry , (Reviewer)
  35. (2017) Reviewer for a project proposal for application of Taylor's University research grant , (Reviewer)
  36. (2017) Internal Examiner for a PhD thesis, Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya (Anti-hyperlipidemic Potential of Amauroderma rugosum on Human Hepatocellular Liver Carcinoma Cells) , (Internal Examiner)
  37. (2016) External Examiner for MSc Thesis, UKM - Kesan Anti-proliferasi dan Modulasi Fitokimia dan Vitamin E Secara Individu dan Kombinasi Terhadap Pengekspresan Gen Melalui Perubahan Transkriptomik Sel Selanjar Kanser Kolorektum Manusia, , (External Examiner)
  38. (2016) Internal Examiner for a MMedSc. Thesis - Genetic and Biochemical Studies of Keratoconus in a Malaysian Population , (Internal Examiner)
  39. (2016) Reviewer for a conference paper, Taylor's University , (Reviewer)
  40. (2016) Evaluator for PhD Conversion Seminar, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, , (Evaluator)
  41. (2016) Examiner for MMedSc. Candidature Defense Seminar - Mechanisms of sensitivity of cells to dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibition , (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2016) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to BMC complementary and alternative medicine. BCAM-D-15-00095R1 , (Reviewer)
  43. (2016) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to BMC complementary and alternative medicine - BCAM-D15-00476R1 , (Reviewer)
  44. (2015) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - BCAM-D-15-00476 , (Reviewer)
  45. (2015) Internal examiner for Masters of Biotechnology thesis, Institute of Biological Sciences - Cardioprotective Efficacy of Ficus deltoidea Against Carbon Tetrachloride-induced Damage and Hyperlipidemia in rats , (Internal Examiner)
  46. (2015) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to International Journal of Food Engineering - DGIJFE.2015.0326 , (Reviewer)
  47. (2015) Reviewer for manuscript submitted to Food Research International - FOODRES-D-14-03236 , (Reviewer)
  48. (2015) External Examiner for MSc Thesis, Taylor's University. Bioactivity Studies on Myristica fragrans to assess the feasibility of a functional probiotic juice , (External Examiner)
  49. (2015) Reviewer for a manuscript submitted to Journal of Food Science and Technology - JFST-D-15-01057 , (Reviewer)
  50. (2014) Examiner for MMedSc Candidature Defense Seminar, Department of Pharmacology - Tong Kind Leng , (Internal Examiner)
  51. (2014) Examiner for MMedSc Candidature Defence seminar, Department of Pharmacology - Voon Yee Lin , (Internal Examiner)
  52. (2014) External examiner for MMedSc thesis, UKM. Pecahan kaya tokotrienol memodulasi pengekspresan gen dalam kaskad pengisyaratan penuaan aruhan tekanan oksidatif menggunakan model C. elegans , (External Examiner)
  53. (2014) Internal Examiner for a MMedSc. Thesis, Department of Pharmacology - The Cytoprotective Effect of Paeonol on Oxidative Stress-induced Premature Senescence in Endothelial Cells , (Internal Examiner)
  54. (2013) Reviewed 1 manuscript submitted to Food Research International (ISI-Q1) (2013) , (Reviewer)
  55. (2013) Reviewed 2 manuscripts submitted to Food Chemistry (ISI-Q1) (2013) , (Reviewer)
  56. (2013) Reviewed 2 manuscripts submitted to PLoS ONE (ISI-Q1) (2013) , (Reviewer)
  57. (2013) External examiner for MMedSc thesis, UKM. Name of candidate: Wan Nuraini Wan Hasan(Kesan Mekanisme Piper betle dan Chlorella vulgaris dalam mengaruhkan laluan NRF2/ARE menggunakan sel tanpa NRF2) , (External Examiner)
  58. (2013) Examiner for PhD Candidature Defence seminar, Department of Molecular Medicine - Biopharmacological Studies of Tiger Milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus)) , (Internal Examiner)
  59. (2012) External examiner for MMedSc thesis, UKM. Corak pengekspresan gen berkaitan senesen dan status oksidatif dalam subjek okto/nonagenarian berbanding anaknya , (External Examiner)
  60. (2012) Internal examiner for MMedSc thesis (2012). Assessment of Leucaena Leucocephala for in vivo anti-diabetic and antioxidant effects in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. , (Internal Examiner)
  61. (2012) Examiner for Candidature Defence (Masters thesis)-Abdul Samad Ahmed Mokbel Al-Salahi. 2012 , (Internal Examiner)
  62. (2012) Reviewed 2 manuscripts submitted to Food Chemistry (ISI-Q1) (2012) , (Reviewer)
  63. (2012) Reviewed 2 manuscripts submitted to Food Research International (ISI-Q1) (2012) , (Reviewer)
  64. (2012) Reviewed 1 manuscript submitted to PLoS ONE (ISI-Q1) (2012) , (Reviewer)
  65. (2012) Examiner for Candidature Defence (Master's thesis)- Che Hui Ling , (Internal Examiner)
  66. (2012) Examiner for Candidature Defence (Masters thesis) - Fatemeh Hajiaghaalipour. 2012, (Internal Examiner)
  67. (2011) Examiner for PhD candidature defence seminar, Department of Molecular Medicine - The effects of cytokines on the activity of MHC Class I gene in HPV transformed cells , (Internal Examiner)
  68. (2011) Reviewed 1 manuscript submitted to Journal of Food Science and Technology (ISI-Q4) (2011) , (Reviewer)
  69. (2010) Reviewed 1 manuscript submitted to International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition (ISI-Q3)(2010) , (Reviewer)
  70. (2010) Reviewed 1 Manuscript submitted to International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISI-Q2) (2010) , (Reviewer)
  71. (2009) External examiner for MMedSc thesis, UKM. Kesan Piper Sarmentosum ke atas stres oksidatif pada sel endotelium vena korda umbilikus manusia yang didedahkan dengan hidrogen peroksida, (External Examiner)
  72. (2009) Internal examiner for MMedSc thesis (2009). Candidate: Mustafa Kassim Abdul Azez Kassim , (Internal Examiner)
  73. (2008) Internal examiner for MMedSc thesis (2008). Candidate name: Wan Izlina Wan Ibrahim , (Internal Examiner)
  74. (2007) Internal examiner for MMedSc thesis (2007). Candidate:Lee Ii Li , (Internal Examiner)
  75. (2006) Regular reviewer for manuscripts submitted to Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2006-2008) , (Reviewer)
  76. (2004) Reviewer for 1 manuscript submitted to Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2004) , (Reviewer)
  77. (2004) Internal examiner for MMedSc thesis (2004). Development of peptides as inhibitor of dengue virus serotype 2(Den 2) Protease(Teoh Kim Tat) , (Internal Examiner)
  78. (2003) Internal examiner for MMedSc thesis (2003). A quantitative study on LDL-Receptor gene expression among Malaysian subjects in response to diets. Candidate: Mudiana Muhammad @ Mohd Saufi , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2021) Benchmarking Exercise for Postgraduate Programme - Umbi, UKM, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2020) Co-Editor of Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Bulletin (PULSE@UM) , UM
  3. (2020) AUDITOR - DESKTOP AUDIT DAN PENILAIAN PROGRAM PENGAJIAN DOKTOR FALSAFAH (BIOKIMIA) FAKULTI PERUBATAN UKM, UKM
  4. (2019) Research Collaboration (Special issue in Frontiers in Oncology), Frontiers in Oncology, International
  5. (2019) Research Collaboration (Special Issue in Frontiers in Nutrition), Frontiers in Nutrition, International
  6. (2019) Research Collaboration , Dr Nur Syamsinar Ahmad, School of Health Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia , National
  7. (2019) ERASMUS International Credit Mobility Programme, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain and University of Malaya, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain and University of Malaya
  8. (2019) Internal Examiner for the Basic Medical Sciences Course, Masters of Clinical Dentistry , Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malay
  9. (2019) Self-inspection exercise in preparation for SIRIM audit, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  10. (2019) Interview Panel - multiple mini interviewer for admission into the UMMP programme, University of Malaya
  11. (2019) UMMP Stage 1 History Taking Workshop , Faculty of Medicine, UM
  12. (2018) Research Collaboration , Dr Nur Syamsinar Ahmad, School of Health Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, National
  13. (2018) Research collaboration (Drs. Scoditti and Giudetti) - Research Topic Special Issue , Frontiers in Nutrition, International
  14. (2018) Interview Panel - multiple mini interviewer for admission into the UMMP programme, University of Malaya
  15. (2018) PBL Committee Member, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  16. (2018) Lead Auditor, Faculty of Medicine Internal Audit, Faculty of Medicine Internal Audit
  17. (2018) Subject Coordinator for Masters in Clinical Dentistry Course in Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  18. (2018) Internal Examiner for the Basic Medical Sciences Course, Masters of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  19. (2018) Internal Examiner for the Basic Medical Sciences Course, Masters of Clinical Dentistry (Resit examinations), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  20. (2018) Internal Examiner - Bachelor of Dentistry (main and supplementary examinations), University of Malaya
  21. (2017) Elective Programme with Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University Malaysia, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University Malaysia, International
  22. (2017) Japan Postgraduate Student Scientific Exchange Programme, Global Academic Leaders Programme, International
  23. (2017) Internal Examiner for the Basic Medical Sciences Course, Masters of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  24. (2017) Advisor - Faculty Elective Course, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  25. (2016) Scientific exchange program (atttended by my post-doctoral staff), IBM-KAIST bio-computing Research Center, Seoul National University, International
  26. (2016) Internal Examiner for the Basic Medical Sciences Course, Masters of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  27. (2016) Interviewer - Admission into UMMP programme - 2016, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  28. (2016) Biochemistry Course Coordinator for the UMMP Programme (Stage 1 and 2), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  29. (2015) Research Seminar by Prof Mike Lean, University of Glasgow, Scotland (The Management of Severe and Complicated Obesity and Reversal of Type 2 Diabetes (The DiRECT trial, diabetes, UK), University of Malaya and University of Glasgow, International
  30. (2012) Organising Committee: UMCPR (University of Malaya Centre for Proteomics Research) Research Day, UMCPR (University of Malaya Centre for Proteomics Research)
  31. (2012) Organising Committee: PBL workshop for MBBS Phase I students, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya , PBL Committee, Faculty of Medicine
  32. (2012) Organising Committee and emcee - 3-minute thesis competition, Faculty of Medicine. 2012, Faculty of Medicine
  33. (2011) Research collaboration, Professor Amin Ismail, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM, University
  34. (2011) Committee member - evaluation of quotations for the purchase of HPLC with refractive index detector, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
  35. (2011) Committee member for the improvement of the animal house unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  36. (2011) Committee member - specification and technical evaluation for the purchase of HPLC-DAD, Insitute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Insitute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
  37. (2008) Poster Judge at the 33rd Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Scientific Conference, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  38. (2008) Organising Committee (Scientific Committee) for 33rd Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Scientific Conference. Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 27-28 Aug 2008., Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  39. (2001) Organising Committee for the 2nd Asia-Pacific Conference on Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in Health Sciences. University of Malaya. 28-31 October 2001, Asia Pacific Problem Based Learning Society
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Department of Molecular Medicine Strategic Planning Workshop 2022-2023, University, (Event Coordinator)
  2. (2021) Moderator - Soaring Upwards in 2022: Tips for Success in Frgs, University, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2019) INVESTIGATION ON THE ROLE OF OXIDATIVE IMBALANCE AND MOLECULAR ALTERATIONS IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF BENIGN TO MALIGNANT THYROID TUMOURS., Eng Zing Hong
  2. (2019) FRACTIONATION OF ALTERNANTHERA SESILLIS (RED) EXTRACT AND ITS HYPOLIPIDAEMIC EFFECT ON HUMAN HEPATOMA HEPG2 CELLS, Hwong Chia Shing
  3. (2018) Evaluation Of the Antioxidant And Anticancer Activities Of Citrus hystrix, Ficus deltoidea And Piper betel, Mitra Abolmaesoomi
  4. (2015) SYNTHESIS AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF CONJUGATED OLIGO-AROMATIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING A 3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZYL SUBSTITUENT, Huda Salah Kareem
  5. (2012) Biochemical Characterization Of Antioxidants In Selected Iranian Honey, Saleh Saleh Nezhad
  6. (2011) INVESTIGATION OF LIPID LOWERING MECHANISM OF TAMARINDUS INDICA FRUIT PULP IN HEPG2 CELLS USING PROTEOMIC AND TRANSCRIPTOMIC APPROACHES, URSULA CHONG RHO WAN
  7. (2011) Evaluation of bioactivities of Tamarindus indica and the effects of the antioxidant-rich extracts on the transcriptome profiles in liver HepG2 cells, NURHANANI BINTI RAZALI
  8. (2011) Antioxidant activities and global gene expression analyses of Barringtonia racemosa in relation to its medicinal properties, Kong Kin Weng
Master
  1. (2020) Correlation between antioxidant activities and biomarkers of oxidative stress with cardiopulmonary responses in female adults with varying body mass index., DYG MASTURA BINTI ADENAN
  2. (2019) Formulation and Acceptance of High Antioxidant Sports Drinks from Local Fruits, ARUL MOLI MANUHARAN
  3. (2019) Correlation between antioxidant activities and biomarkers of oxidative stress with cardiopulmonary responses in female adults with varying body mass index., DYG MASTURA BINTI ADENAN
  4. (2018) The Effects Of Barringtonia racemosa Leaf On Antioxidant Status, Cellular Metabolites and Gene Expression In Colorectal Cancer Cells, IVAN HO YEE MAN
  5. (2016) EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT STATUS AND CHARACTERISATION OF ALTERATION IN GENES ENCODING ANTIOXIDANT ENZYMES IN PATIENTS WITH THYROID GLAND DISORDERS, NUR SITI FATIMAH BINTI RAMLI
  6. (2016) Antioxidant Properties of Alternanthera Sessilis Linn and its Hypolipidemic Effect in HEPG2 Cells, UMMI HUSNI AMINAH BINTI MOHD HAZLI
  7. (2011) The effects of Anacardium occidental extract on the expression of genes associated with lipoprotein metabolism, Shaghayegh Khalegi
  8. (2011) Plasma Antioxidant Levels - A marker of severity in septic patients?, Foo Li Lian
  9. (2011) Investigations into the anti-cancer properties of Anacardium occidentale and Piper betle, Noor Nazirahanie Abrahim
  10. (2009) EVALUATION OF THE ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES AND HYPOCHOLESTEROLAEMIC PROPERTIES OF TAMARINDUS INDICA FRUIT PULP EXTRACT: IN VITRO AND IN VIVO ANALYSES, LIM CHOR YIN
  11. (2008) The relationship of Vitamin E levels and chemotheraphy-induced toxicities in paediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Rokiah Ismail
  12. (2007) THE BIOACTIVITIES OF LOCAL PLANT EXTRACTS AND GENE EXPRESSIONS ANALYSES OF HEPG2 CELLS TREATED WITH EXTRACTS OF TAMARINDUS INDICA FRUIT PULP, NURHANANI BINTI RAZALI
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF TAMARINDUS INDICA SEED EXTRACT ON OXIDATIVE STRESS IN KIDNEYS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS-INDUCED RATS - Biomedical Science Final Year Project
  2. (2010) Bachelor of Science
  3. (2008) Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  4. (2007) Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  5. (2005) Bachelor of Science
  6. (2004) Bachelor of Science
  7. (2004) Bachelor of Biomedical Science

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2014) DXGC6180 - Basic Medical Science
Bachelor
  1. (2019) UMMP1000 -
  2. (2018) UMMP -
  3. (2017) MWEF1152 - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
  4. (2016) UMM - Ummp1000
  5. (2015) DIA1003 - Biochemistry
  6. (2015) MWEF1152 - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
  7. (2014) MWEF1152 - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
  8. (2014) UMMP - Ummp1000
  9. (2009) MBBS Phase 1
  10. (2009) DBED1101 - Biochemistry (Dentistry)
  11. (2009) MWEF1152 - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Arthritis Awareness Fun Run 2019, (21 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019)
  • Malaysian Aids Foundation Hot and Cold Charity Run 2019, (30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2019)
  • Steering Committee, Department of Molecular Medicine Research Day, (31 May 2016 - 31 May 2016)