Curriculum Vitae

DR. BAVANI A/P ARUMUGAM

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Biomedical Science
    Faculty of Medicine
  • +60379674903

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • OTHER BIOCHEMISTRY
    Proteins, Enzymology, Natural product chemistry, Metabolism, Molecular Biology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Medical Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc, (Enzyme Biochemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BSc (Biochemistry), (Biochemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Wakil pengganti perpustakaan FOM 2021-2025
    03 Jan 2022 - 03 Jan 2025 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Members
    01 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    30 Aug 2023 - 08 Sep 2024 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Curriculum Review
    01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    09 Oct 2022 - 07 Jul 2024 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 17 Sep 2023 (Department)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Spesifikasi bagi pembelian peralatan pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP)
    07 Feb 2023 - 07 Aug 2023 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Spesifikasi Perolehan Bekalan/Perkhidmatan dan Kerja: Pangkalan Data BMJ Best Practice bagi Tahun 2023-2024.
    29 May 2023 - 29 Jul 2023 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Course Coordinator
    27 Jan 2023 - 23 Jul 2023 (Department)
  • AJK Spesifikasi Perolehan Bekalan/Peralatan/Kerja: Pembelian peralatan bagi aktiviti pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP) tahun 2023 - Jabatan Sains Bioperubatan (Inverted fluorescence microscope).
    18 May 2023 - 18 May 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    29 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    20 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2023 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Course Coordinator
    17 Oct 2022 - 12 Mar 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Curriculum Review
    14 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    29 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    18 Oct 2021 - 18 Sep 2022 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Course Coordinator
    14 Mar 2022 - 17 Jul 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    18 Oct 2021 - 17 Jul 2022 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    08 Mar 2021 - 18 Jul 2021 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Library representative, TJ Danaraj FOM
    01 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator of courses (MBEB3105, MBEB3106, MBEB3107, MIC3001, MIC2006, MIC3009)
    04 Jan 2017 - 03 Jan 2021 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator of Department of Biomedical Science Postgraduate Seminar
    04 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator of postgraduates activity and welfare
    10 May 2019 - 30 Dec 2020 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Curriculum committee representative - Bachelor of Science Degree Programme
    09 Sep 2019 - 09 Sep 2020 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member - Curriculum review of Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree Programme
    09 Sep 2019 - 09 Sep 2020 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Core committee member University of Malaya - University of Edinburgh collaboration (Development of postgraduate programme)
    17 Jan 2018 - 03 Jan 2020 (International)
  • Committee member - Curriculum review of Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree Programme
    02 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Core Organizing Committee member: FOM Research Carnival 2019
    25 Nov 2019 - 29 Nov 2019 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member (advisor) - 9th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science
    02 Jan 2018 - 13 May 2018 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI PERSATUAN SAINS BIOPERUBATAN MALAYSIA (MYBIOMED), MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • MEMBER , MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • FOM LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (University)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER: MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, MEMBER
    2017 to 2023 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2017 to 2022 (National)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN TEKNIKAL & KEWANGAN PEROLEHAN PERKHIDMATAN MELEBIHI RM50K - PEMBAHARUAN LANGGANAN PANGAKALAN DATA BAGI TAHUN 2022, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN PHYTOTHERAPY AND PHYTOCOSMETICS VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM 2021, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEMBER OF MPPVS 2021, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • MUSHROOM RESEARCH CENTRE, MEMBER
    2020 to 2021 (University)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY , MEMBER
    2017 to 2021 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Second place winner - My UM Pitch Competition
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • First Runner-Up for Poster Presentation
    Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB), 2021 (International)
  • Best Oral Presenter, Natural Bioactive session I (Ms. Devi Nallapan), 2nd International Postgraduate Symposium in Biotechnology 2019 (2019) (International)
    Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia, 2019 (International)
  • Recipient of UMSC CA.R.E. Fund to attend Internal Symposia on Research towards Green Innovation 2018, Chiang Mai Thailand as an invited speaker
    Faculty of Medicine, 2018 (University)
  • First Runner Up in Poster Presentation Under the Non-communicable Disease Category (Veveka a/p Sivaji Ganesen)
    University of Malaya, 2018 (National)
  • Best Oral Presenter in the International Malaysian French Scientific Conference
    University of Malaya, 2017 (International)
  • SLAI (`Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA?) Scholar
    Ministry of Higher Education and University of Malaya, 2013 (Government)
  • Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) Scholar
    Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN), 2012 (Government)
  • Bright Sparks Scholar
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • Certificate in Soft Skills
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • University Book Prize, University of Malaya
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • Dean?s List Award, University of Malaya
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • Kuok Foundation-FFM Research Fund Scholar
    Kuok Foundation Berhad, 2008 (Private)
  • Dean?s List Award, University of Malaya
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • Dean?s List Award, University of Malaya
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • Dean?s List Award, University of Malaya
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Phang, Shou Jin; Teh, Huey Xhin; Looi, Mee Lee; Arumugam, Bavani; Fauzi, Mh Busra; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani (2023). Phlorotannins from brown algae: a review on their antioxidant mechanisms and applications in oxidative stress-mediated diseases, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s10811-023-02913-4
  2. Tan, Pak Kheong; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Chua, Kek Heng; Arumugam, Bavani (2023). Emerging Strategies to Improve the Stability and Bioavailability of Insulin: An Update on Formulations and Delivery Approaches, CURRENT DRUG DELIVERY. . doi:10.2174/1567201820666221102094433
  3. Lee, V. S., Sukumaran, S. D., Kheong, T. P., Kuppusamy, U. R., & Arumugam, B. (2021). Role of surface-exposed charged basic amino acids (Lys, Arg) and guanidination in insulin on the interaction and stability of insulin-insulin receptor complex. Computational Biology and Chemistry, 92, 7. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2021.107501
  4. Phang, S. J., Arumugam, B., Kuppusamy, U. R., Fauzi, M. B., & Looi, M. L. (2021). A review of diabetic wound models-Novel insights into diabetic foot ulcer. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 15(12), 1051-1068. doi: 10.1002/term.3246
  5. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U. D., Chua, K. H., Kuppusamy, U. R. (2020). Amelioration of hyperglycemia-induced oxidative damage in ARPE-19 cells by myricetin derivatives isolated from Syzygium malaccense. Journal of Functional Foods, 67, 11. doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.103844
  6. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U. D., Chua, K. H., Kuppusamy, U. R. (2019). Protective effect of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium rnalaccense against hydrogen peroxide-induced stress in ARPE-19 cells. Molecular Vision, 25, 47-59.
  7. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U. D., Chua, K. H., Kuppusamy, U. R. (2016). Potential antihyperglycaemic effect of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense, Journal of Functional Foods. 22(325-336), Article
  8. Kuppusamy, U. R., Arumugam, B., Azaman, N., Wai, C. J. (2014). Leucaena leucocephala Fruit Aqueous Extract Stimulates Adipogenesis, Lipolysis, and Glucose Uptake in Primary Rat Adipocytes, Scientific World Journal. (8), Article
Others
  1. Vannajan Shanghiran Lee, Sri Devi Sukumaran, Tan Pak Kheong, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, and Bavani Arumugam. (2020) Role of surface-exposed charged basic amino acids (Lys, Arg) and guanidination in insulin on the interaction and stability of insulin insulin receptor complex. Computational Biology and Chemistry, CBAC; 92:107501
  2. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U.D., Chua, K.H., & Kuppusamy, U.R. (2020). Amelioration of hyperglycemia-induced oxidative damage in ARPE-19 cells by myricetin derivatives isolated from Syzygium malaccense, Journal of Functional Food, 67 (2020), 103844 (ISI)
  3. To be submitted - Subramaniam, S., Kuppusamy, U.R, Arumugam, B., & Tripathy, M. (2020). Physicochemical and antioxidant properties of novel quercetin-lysine complex. To be submitted by December, 2020.
  4. To be submitted - Tan Pak Kheong, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, and Bavani Arumugam (2020) Emergence of therapeutic peptides and prospect in the treatment for diabetes mellitus. To be submitted to the Canadian Journal of Diabetes
  5. Under review - Azaman, N., Arumugam, B., & Kuppusamy, U.R. (2020). Antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of Leucaena leucocephala fruit extract in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats. Excli Journal (ISI)
  6. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U.D., Chua K.H., & Kuppusamy, U.R. (2019). Protective effect of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense against hydrogen peroxide-induced stress in ARPE-19 cells, Molecular Vision, 25: 47-59 (ISI)
  7. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U.D., Chua K.H., & Kuppusamy, U.R. (2016). Potential antihyperglycemic effect of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense. Journal of Functional Foods, 22, 325-336.
  8. Arumugam, B., Manaharan, T., Chua, K.H., Kuppusamy, U.R. & Palanisamy, U.D. (2014). Antioxidant and antiglycemic potentials of standardized extract of Syzygium malaccense. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 59, 707-712.
  9. Kuppusamy, U.R., Arumugam, B., Azaman, N., & Chai, J.W. (2014). Leucaena leucocephala fruit aqueous extract stimulates adipogenesis, lipolysis, and glucose uptake in primary rat adipocytes. The Scientific World Journal, Article ID: 737263, 1-9.
  10. Toosi, A.F., Arumugam, B., Baki, B.B. & Tayyab, S. 2011. Protein profiling of Brassica juncea (L.) Czern var. Ensabi at different developmental stages. Journal of Biological Sciences. Journal of Biological Sciences 11 (2): 165-172.
  11. Arumugam, B., Kadir, H.A. & Tayyab, S. 2010. Effect of charge neutralization at lysine residues on the free energy of stabilization of hen egg white lysozyme. Romanian Journal of Biochemistry 47 (2), 115 133.
  12. Ong, H.N., Arumugam, B. & Tayyab, S. 2009. Succinylation- induced conformational destabilization of lysozyme as studied by guanidine hydrochloride denaturation. Journal of Biochemistry 146 (6): 895 904. (ISI)
Chapter in Books
  1. Arumugam, B. & Kpuusamy U.R. (2023). Functional Foods in Clinical Trials in the Intervention of Diabetes Complications. In K.B. Pandey, M. Suttajit & Atukeren, P (Eds.) Natural Products and Their Bioactives in Antibiotic Drug Discovery, pp. 49 - 73. Wiley.
  2. Kuppusamy, U.R. & Arumugam, B. (2022). Novel plant bioactives, their antiaging potencies: reality and promises. In K.B. Pandey & Suttajit, M. (Eds.). Plant bioactives as natural panacea against age-induced diseases (pp. 359-386). Elsevier.
  3. Arumugam, B., Kuppusamy, U.R., Chua, K.H., & Palanisamy, U.D. Studies on the effects of chemical constituents from Syzygium malaccense on diabetes mellitus and its related complications. In J.N. Govil & S. Singh (Eds.), Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants Volume 46 Metabolic Disorder Diabetes, Part II (pp. 287-309). Houston, USA; Studium Press.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidating The Mechanism Of Adipocyte Browning And Mitigation Of Gut Dysbiosis By Peperomia Pellucida In Diet Induced Obesity In Mice ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2024, RU Geran
    Oral Insulin For Diabetes Therapy: A Point Mutation (lys29arg) Approach ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Nanofiber Scaffolded Marine Phlorotannin In Diabetic Wound Healing: Revealing The Role And Mechanism Using A Novel 3d Hyperglycemic Cellular Wound Model ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2019 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Mushroom Based-food For Metabolic Syndrome: Safety Assessment And Validation Through A Pilot Study ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2017 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Site Specific Modification Of Peptide Or Protein Drug For Enhanced Therapy Of Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2017 - 2020, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Study on the Physicochemical and Insulin-like Properties of Flavonoid-lysine Derivatives ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2017 - 2020, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - AFR (Frontier Science)
    Guanidination And Biotinylation Of Peptide Drugs: Effects On Physicochemical Properties, Stability, And Amelioration Of Glucose Homeostasis ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2020 - 2022, Top Drawer Proposal
    Submitted grant application as PI - Study on the Protective Effect of Quercetin-Amino acid Complex and its Encapsulated Formulation against Hyperglycemia-Induced Oxidative Damages ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2019 - 2021, IMPACT-ORIENTED INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAMME (IIRG)
    FROM FARM TO MARKET: MUSHROOM AS FUNCTIONAL FOOD TO COMBAT METABOLIC SYNDROME ( Consultant)
  10. 2019 - 2021, Impact-Oriented Interdisciplinary Research Grant Programme 2019
    Submitted external grant application as co-researcher- Evaluation of antiviral efficacy of aqueous extract of Ganoderma neo-japanicum formulation against enteroviruses that cause hand, foot and mouth disease ( Consultant)
  11. 2017 - 2020, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Study on the Physicochemical and Insulin-like Properties of Flavonoid-lysine Derivatives ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2017 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Site Specific Modification of Peptide or Protein Drug for Enhanced Therapy of Type II Diabetes Mellitus ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2017 - 2020, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Guanidination and Biotinylation of Peptide Drugs: Effects on Physicochemical Properties, Stability, and Amelioration of Glucose homeostasis ( Consultant)
  14. 2012 - 2015, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    PG018/2012B - Studies on the effects of chemical constituents from Syzygium sp. on oxidative stress in diabetes mellitus and related complications ( -Researcher)
  15. 2009 - 2010, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    PS252/2009B-Effect of lysine modification of lysozyme on its kinetic behavior and conformational stability ( Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Emerging Strategies in the Development of Oral Insulin for Diabetes Therapy, NCKU-DBBS - UM Biomed Joint Webinar Series 2/2023, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Malaysia and Central Research Laboratories (CRL), Faculty of Medicine, UM. (International) (07 Sep 2023 - 07 Sep 2023)
  2. Emerging strategies in insulin delivery for the treatment of diabetes mellitus, Breakfast@UMHealth, Visibility Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (National) (09 Nov 2022 - 09 Nov 2022)
  3. Myricetin Derivatives: Potential Adjuvant in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus and Related Complications, Live Webinar Series: BREAKFAST@UMHEALTH, Visibility Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (University) (27 Oct 2021 - 27 Oct 2021)
  4. Ameriolative effects of myricetin derivatives from Stzygium malaccenseagainst hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in ARPE-19 cells, Global Virtual Conference on Food and Nutrition, Innovinc International (International) (23 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2021)
  5. Syzygium species and flavonoids: Innovations towards effective alternate treatments for diabetes, International Symposia on Research towards Green Innovation 2018, Center of Excellence for Innovation in Analytical Science and Technology (I-ANALY-S-T) (International) (08 Dec 2018 - 09 Dec 2018)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Broadcast your research, Broadcast your research workshop, FOM (University) (27 Nov 2019 - 27 Nov 2019)
  2. Event Organizer, Biorisk Management Workshop, Department of Biomedical Science, UM and HIR, UM (University) (14 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2018)
  3. Advisor and Judge, 9th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science, Biomedical Society, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (National) (12 May 2018 - 13 May 2018)
  4. Committee member (publicity), UNIVERSITY MALAYA (UM) - UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (UoE) RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ON METABOLIC SYNDROME: FROM DRUG DISCOVERY TO POPULATION HEALTH, Department of Pharmacology, Department of Biomedical Sciences & Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, UM  (International) (05 Dec 2017 - 07 Dec 2017)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Isolation, toxicity and oxidative stress evaluation of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malacensse in C57BL/6J mice - Oral presentation by Ms. Devi Nallapan, 2nd International Postgraduate Symposium in Biotechnology 2019 (2019) (International), Institute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia (International) (24 Sep 2019 - 25 Sep 2019)
  2. EFFECTS OF MYRICETIN DERIVATIVES FROM SYZYGIUM MALACCENSE IN HYPERGLYCEMIA AND RELATED COMPLICATIONS , INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIAN FRENCH SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2017 (IMFSC 2017), International French-Malaysian Natural Products Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya (International) (18 Dec 2017 - 19 Dec 2017)
  3. Evaluation of protective effects of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense against diabetic retinopathy: An in vitro approach., International Conference on Life Sciences and Biological Engineering, Higher Education Forum (HEF) (International) (04 Nov 2015 - 06 Nov 2015)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Study on the Anti-hyperglycemic Properties of Miang Extract, Asian Conference on Biomedical Research and Laboratory Medicine, Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB) jointly with Association of Scientific Officers Ministry of Health (ASOMH) and Malaysian Biomedical Science Association (MyBIOMED)  (International) (24 Aug 2021 - 25 Aug 2021)
  2. Role of surface-exposed charged basic amino acids (Lys, Arg) and guanidination in insulin on the interaction and stability of insulin insulin receptor complex, 19th International Conference on Bioinformatics , Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Network (APBioNet) and the Thailand National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)  (International) (24 Nov 2020 - 29 Dec 2020)
  3. Derivatization of Quercetin-Lysine Conjugate: Optimization and Evaluation of Physicochemical and antioxidant properties (Tan Kah Wei), 9th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science, Biomedical Society, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (National) (12 May 2018 - 13 May 2018)
  4. Comparison of Antiglycemic and Antiglycative Properties of Artificial, Novel and Natural Sweeteners (Veveka a/p Sivaji Ganasen), 9th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science, Biomedical Society, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (National) (12 May 2018 - 13 May 2018)
  5. Antihyperglycemic potential of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense, 3rd Pan Asian Biomedical Science Conference, University of Malaya, University Kebangsaan Malaysia,University Sains Malaysia,University Puttra Malaysia, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Universities or research institutes from Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong (International) (07 Dec 2016 - 08 Dec 2016)
  6. Protective effect of active myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense against oxidant-induced stress condition in human retinal pigment epithelium., International Conference on Antioxidants and Degenerative Diseases (ICADD), Antioxidants and Degenerative Diseases Research Group under the National University of Malaysia (UKM) (International) (03 Jun 2015 - 04 Jun 2015)
  7. Charge neutralization at lysine residues decreases the free energy of stabilization of hen egg white lysozyme., 35th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB), MSBMB and Society and Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF) (International) (27 Jul 2010 - 28 Jul 2010)
  8. Succinylation of hen egg white lysozyme: Effect on conformational stability., 34th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB), MSBMB (International) (07 Oct 2009 - 08 Oct 2009)
OTHERS
  1. Effect of chemical modification of human serum albumin on its conformation and nalidixic acid binding., 4th Life Science Postgraduate Conference (2nd USM-Penang International Postgraduate Convention), University Sains Malaysia (International) (18 Jun 2008 - 20 Jun 2008)
  2. Effect of -NH2 groups blocking in nalidixic acid binding to human serum albumin and its conformational stability., 19th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB) (National) (22 Mar 2008 - 22 Mar 2008)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Internal Assessor for Phd Proposal Defence - Nur Shahirah (Department of Anatomy), University, (Internal Assessor)
  2. (2024) Internal Examiner for Master Medical Science Examination by Research - Zahrah Shamim (Fom), University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Chair of Master Proposal Defense - Tan Zing Hern (Department of Biomedical Science), University, (Reviewer)
  4. (2023) Internal Assessor for Master Medical Science (Regenerative Medicine) Proposal Defence - Wong Kiing Ing, University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2023) Chair of Master Proposal Defense - Muhammad Dhia Lai (Department of Biomedical Science), University, (Internal Assessor)
  6. (2022) Internal Examiner for Master Medical Science by Research Cd for Candidate Zahrah Bt Shamim from Dept of Regenerative Medicine, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2022) Appointment as Internal Evaluator of Research Intent for Master Candidate (Syaminni Ann), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  8. (2022) Internal Examiner for Master Medical Science Examination by Research for Candidate Omar Maged, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2022) Appointment as Panel of Proposal Defense (Internal Examiner) for Master of Philosophy (Institute for Advanced Studies) - Candidate Tan Kah Wei, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2022) Judge At Monash Symposium 2022, National, (Reviewer)
  11. (2022) Invitation as Panel of Proposal Defense (Internal Examiner) for Master of Medical Science (Regenerative Medicine) - Candidate Zahrah Bt Shamim, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2021) Internal Examiner for Final Year Project Proposal Defence Under The Biomedical Science Program, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2021) Internal Examiner for Final Year Project Under The Biomedical Science Program for Student Nurlyana Sofea Binti Md Yusoff, University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2021) Pengerusi Seminar Candidature Defence Ng Heng Kang (Mmf190021), University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2021) Proposal Defense Panel for Master of Medical Science (Omar Maged Mohammed, S2000285), University, (External Assessor)
  16. (2021) Pengerusi Seminar Candidature Defence Sherry Usus Jones (Mgn190030), University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2021) Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa Dalam Semester Ii Sesi 2020/21 Bagi Sarjana Muda Sains Bioperubatan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2020) Evaluation of Masters proposal (Rhubaniya) , (Assessor)
  19. (2020) Evaluation of Masters proposal (Ng Heng Kang), (Assessor)
  20. (2020) Evaluation of PhD proposal (Munira bt Muhd Hamidy), (Assessor)
  21. (2020) Evaluation of Masters proposal (Kuah Shen Wen) , (Assessor)
  22. (2019) Panel member for Proposal Defense of Masters candidate (Nor Athirah Kamaliah binti Ahmad Tarmizi), Department of Anatomy , (Assessor)
  23. (2019) Reviewed manuscript for Journal of Medicines Development Sciences, (Reviewer)
  24. (2018) Reviewer in International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Multidisciplinary Present-Day Sciences (IJRMPS) , (Reviewer)
  25. (2018) Evaluation of Masters proposal , (Assessor)
  26. (2018) Evaluation of Masters proposal , (Assessor)
  27. (2018) Evaluation of PhD proposal , (Assessor)
  28. (2018) Panel member for Proposal Defense of PhD candidate (MHA150046) , (Assessor)
  29. (2017) Assess an application received for 'Bantuan Kecil Penyelidik', (Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2019) UM-Chiang Mai University research collaboration, University of Malaya and Chiang Mai University, International
  2. (2019) UM-Taylor's University Research collaboration (FRGS), University of Malaya - Taylor's University, National
  3. (2019) Research expert contribution (Aspect: Biochemistry) - Co-researcher (IIRG), University of Malaya
  4. (2019) Curriculum development for Bachelor of Biomedical Science programme, Department of Biomedical Science
  5. (2019) Research expert contribution (Aspect: Biochemistry) - MoA between UM and Chiang Mai University, University of Malaya - Chiang Mai University
  6. (2019) Research expert contribution (Aspect: Biochemistry) - Co-researcher (FRGS: FP009-2019A), University of Malaya - Taylor's University
  7. (2018) UM-UitM research collaboration (BKP), University of Malaya and Universiti Teknologi Mara, National
  8. (2018) UM-University of Edinburgh collaboration (Development of postgraduate programme), University of Malaya and University of Edinburgh, International
  9. (2018) UM-Monash University research collaboration (FRGS and BKP), University of Malaya and Monash University Malaysia, National
  10. (2018) Curriculum development for postgraduate programme between University of Malaya and University of Edinburgh, University of Malaya and University of Edinburgh
  11. (2018) Organizer of Bio-risk Management workshop, High Impact Research and Department of Biomedical Science
  12. (2017) Research expert contribution (Aspect: Biochemistry) - Co-researcher (UMRG: RG396-17AFR), University of Malaya
  13. (2017) Organizer of 'Broadcasting Your Research' Workshop in conjunction with Faculty of Medicine Research Carnival 2019 event, Faculty of Medicine, UM
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Facilitator for Responsible Conduct of Research for Bkp-Early Career Research Grant 2023 Recipients, University, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2023) Committee Member (Technical and Logistics), International, (Event Organiser)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) Synthesis of Phlorotannin Nanofiber Scaffold with Immunomodulatory Capacity: Testing in an in-vitro Chronic Inflammatory Co-culture Model, HUEY XHIN TEH
  2. (2023) modulation effects of phlorotannin and its nanofiber on the oxidative stress defence mechanisms: testing in a three-dimensional (3D) hyperglycaemic wound model, SHOU JIN PHANG
  3. (2023) Chemical Modification of Selected Peptide Drugs for Enhanced Therapy of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, TAN PAK KHEONG
  4. (2018) Chemical Modification of Selected Peptide Drugs for Enhanced Therapy of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Tan Pak Kheong
Master
  1. (2023) Elucidating The Mechanism Of Adipocyte Browning By Peperomia Pellucida In Diet Induced Obesity In Mice, DEVINYA PILLAY
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) MIC4001 Research Design in Biomedical Science & Mic4007 Research in Biomedical Science
  2. (2020) Final year project supervision - 2 candidates
  3. (2019) Internship
  4. (2019) Final year project supervision - 3 candidates
  5. (2017) Comparison of Antiglycemic and Antiglycative Properties of Artificial, Novel and Natural Sweeteners & Derivatization of Quercetin-Lysine Conjugate: Optimization and Evaluation of Physicochemical and antioxidant properties

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2023) MIC1007 - Biochemistry
  2. (2023) MIC2021 - Biomedical Ethics
  3. (2023) MIC3001 - Critical Thinking for Biomedical Science
  4. (2023) MIC3009 - Ethical Practices in Biomedical Science
  5. (2022) MIC1007 - Biochemistry
  6. (2022) MIC3001 - Critical Thinking for Biomedical Science
  7. (2022) MIC3009 - Ethical Practices in Biomedical Science
  8. (2021) MIX2001 - Applications in Biomedical Science
  9. (2021) MIC1007 - Biochemistry
  10. (2021) MIC3001 - Critical Thinking for Biomedical Science
  11. (2021) MIC3009 - Ethical Practices in Biomedical Science
  12. (2020) MIC1001 - Biochemistry for Biomedical Science
  13. (2020) MIC3001 - Critical Thinking for Biomedical Science
  14. (2020) MIC3009 - Ethical Practices in Biomedical Science
  15. (2019) MIC2006 - Bio-Risk Management for Biomedical Science
  16. (2019) MIC3001 - Critical Thinking for Biomedical Science
  17. (2019) MIC3009 - Ethical Practices in Biomedical Science
  18. (2018) MBEB3106 - Ethics in Biomedicine
  19. (2018) MIC1001 - Biochemistry for Biomedical Science
  20. (2018) MIC3001 - Critical Thinking for Biomedical Science
  21. (2018) MIC3009 - Ethical Practices in Biomedical Science
  22. (2017) MBEB3105 - Application and Advances in Molecular Biology
  23. (2017) MBEB3106 - Ethics in Biomedicine
  24. (2017) MBEB3107 - Critical Thinking and Communication for Biomedical Science
  25. (2017) MIC1001 - Biochemistry for Biomedical Science
  26. (2017) MIC2006 - Bio-Risk Management for Biomedical Science
  27. (2017) MIC3001 - Critical Thinking for Biomedical Science
  28. (2017) MIX2001 - Applications in Biomedical Science
  29. (2016) MIC1001 - Biochemistry (Practical)
  30. (2015) MBEB1106 - Biochemistry
  31. (2015) MTEJ2111 - Basic Medical Science III
  32. (2014) MBEB1106 - Biochemistry
  33. (2014) MTEJ2111 - Basic Medical Science III
Others
  1. (2013) DMLT3222 - Molecular Biology Techniques

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Judge At Monash Science Symposium 2022, (13 Jul 2022 - 15 Jul 2022) (National)
  • Run for a Cause: Kebaya Run 2020 (in Support of Ending Violence Against Women), (29 Nov 2020 - 03 Dec 2020)
  • Run for Cause: Coronavirus Virtual Run 2020 (5 Km), (29 Nov 2020 - 29 Dec 2020)
  • Malaysian Brain Bee Challenge (Mbbc) 2019 (16.1.2020), (16 Jan 2020 - 16 Dec 2020)
  • Jenes for Genes Malaysia 2019 – Social Media Campaign: Raising Awareness On Genetic Disorders (19-27.9.2019), (19 Sep 2019 - 27 Sep 2019)
  • Genetic and Molecular Biology Workshop, Kuen Cheng High School (22.6.2019), (22 Jun 2019 - 22 Jun 2019)
  • Malaysian Brain Bee Challenge (Mbbc) 2019 (18.3.2019), (18 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2019)
  • Volunteer Gardening Service for Free Tree Society (16.3.2019), (16 Mar 2019 - 16 Mar 2019)
  • Mitra Enrichment Organization Education Volunteer Programme 2019 (25.2.2019), (25 Feb 2019 - 25 Feb 2019)
  • Judge for Poster Presentation 9th Malaysian Symposium for Biomedical Science, (12 May 2018 - 13 May 2018)
  • Jalinan Masyarakat 2018, (29 Apr 2018 - 29 Apr 2018)
  • Volunteer Gardener, Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur, (23 Dec 2017 - 23 Dec 2017)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. FLIPPED CLASSROOM (POST-EMERALD) WORKSHOP, Universiti Malaya (19 Sep 2022 - 19 Sep 2022)