
Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL DETAILS
ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. SHANGGAR A/L KUPPUSAMY
Associate Professor
- Department of Surgery
Faculty of Medicine - drshanggar@um.edu.my
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
- Committee Member, University Malaya, 01/09/2021 to present
- Member, Faculty, 01/08/2021 to present
- Head of Unit, Faculty, 02/11/2020 to present
- Coordinator, Faculty, 01/07/2020 to present
- Coordinator, Faculty, 01/07/2020 to present
- Coordinator, Faculty, 01/07/2020 to present
- Committee Member _Department Level, Faculty, 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
- Honorary Secretary, National, 27/12/2020 to present
- BOARD MEMBER, National, 01/11/2020 to present
- Committee member of Malaysian Urological Association, National, 16/12/2018 to 15/12/2020
- Honorary Secretary Malaysia Urological Foundation (MUF), National, 01/07/2018 to 31/12/2020
- Examiner - Malaysian Urological Association , National, 03/11/2019 to 03/11/2019
- Chairperson - 17th Urological Association of Asia Congress 2019, International, 07/08/2019 to 10/08/2019
- Facilitator- A Teacher's Toolkit Workshop, University Malaya, 19/06/2019 to 19/06/2019
- Facilitator-1st Onco Summit 2019, National, 12/01/2019 to 12/01/2019
- Chairman, Faculty, 28/09/2015 to 31/12/2018
- Committee member- Research Committee, Faculty, 02/03/2015 to 31/12/2018
- Head Coordinator, Faculty, 06/01/2016 to 31/12/2016
- Head Coordinator, Faculty, 01/10/2015 to 31/12/2016
- Coordinator- Phase II MBBS, Faculty, 01/11/2008 to present
- Committee member- Prostate Awareness Campaign 2006 & 2007, University Malaya, to present
- Member- Hospital Transfusion Committee, University Malaya, to present
- Organising Committee Member - UM Wellness Campaign 2008, University Malaya, to present
- Coordinator- Hospital Information System, Faculty, to present
- Committee Member- Malaysian Urological Conference Organizing committee, to present
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
(Qualification),(Field),(Institution),(Year)
- Doctoral Degree (PhD), LAIN-LAIN BIDANG PERUBATAN, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
- FRCS (Urol)(Glasg.), UROLOGY, ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF GLASGOW
- MS, SURGERY, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)
- MBBS, MEDICINE, KASTURBA MEDICAL COLLEGE, INDIA
MEMBERSHIPS
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
- Life member, Member, Since 2018 (National)
- General Medical Council, Member, Since 2010 (International)
- Malaysian Medical Association, Life Member, Since 2009 (National)
- National Transplant Advisory Council, Committee Member, 2021 to present (National)
- Subspecialty Education Subcommittees, Member, 2020 to 2022 (National)
- Elected Honorary Secretary, Secretary, Since 2018 (National)
- Advisor to Organising committee-Endourology in the COVID ERA, Advisory Board, 2021 to 2021 (International)
- University Malaya Academic Club (UMAC), Member, 2021 to 2021 (University)
- Urological Association of Asia, Active Member, 2017 to 2020 (International)
- European Association of Urology, Member, 2018 to 2019 (International)
SPECIALIZATION
(Area)
(Area)
Area of Expertise
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Academic Session)
Teaching
Teaching Activity
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
(Title of publication in APA style)
WoS
2021
- Chai, C. A., Yeoh, W. S., Rajandram, R., Aung, K. P., Ong, T. A., Kuppusamy, S., . . . Teoh, J. Y. (2021). Comparing CxBladder to Urine Cytology as Adjunct to Cystoscopy in Surveillance of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer-A Pilot Study. Frontiers in Surgery, 8, 6. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.659292
- Schutz, F. A. B., Sirachainan, E., Kuppusamy, S., Hoa, N. T. T., Dejthevaporn, T., Bahadzor, B., . . . Garg, A. (2021). Optimizing outcomes for patients with metastatic prostate cancer: insights from South East Asia Expert Panel. Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology, 13, 13. doi: 10.1177/1758835920985464
2020
- Yii, R. S. L., Lim, J., Sothilingam, S., Yeoh, W. S., Fadzli, A. N., Ong, T. A., . . . Razack, A. H. A. (2020). Predictive factors of prostate cancer diagnosis with PSA 4.0-10.0 ng/ml in a multi-ethnic Asian population, Malaysia. Asian Journal of Surgery, 43(1), 87-94. doi: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.02.014
- Perumal, K., Mun, K. S., Yap, N. Y., Razack, A. H. A., Gobe, G. C., Ong, T. A., . . . Rajandram, R. (2020). A Study on the Immunohistochemical Expressions of Leptin and Leptin Receptor in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. BioMed Research International, 2020, 10. doi: 10.1155/2020/3682086
- Phyo, A. K., Mun, K. S., Kwan, K. C., Ann, C. C., & Kuppusamy, S. (2020). Genitourinary extramammary Paget's disease: review and outcome in a multidisciplinary setting. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, 13(9), 2369-2376.
2019
- Tan, J. S. J., Ong, K. C., Ong, D. B. L., Wu, Y. S., Razack, A., Kuppusamy, S., . . . Rhodes, A. (2019). Polymorphisms in the androgen receptor CAG repeat sequence are related to tumour stage but not to ERG or androgen receptor expression in Malaysian men with prostate cancer. Malaysian Journal of Pathology, 41(3), 243-251.
2010
- Kuppusamy, S., Faizal, N., Quek, K. F., Razack, A. H., Dublin, N. (2010). The efficacy of periprostatic local anaesthetic infiltration in transrectal ultrasound biopsy of prostate: a prospective randomised control study, World Journal of Urology. 28(6), 673-676
Refereed Journals
2021
- Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Insights from South East Asia Expert Panel (WoS)
- Chai CA, Yeoh WS, Rajandram R, Aung KP, Ong TA, Kuppusamy S, Nazran A, Kumaran K, Razack AHA, Teoh JY (2021). Comparing CxBladder to Urine Cytology as Adjunct to Cystoscopy in Surveillance of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer-A Pilot Study. Frontiers of Surgery 8: 659292. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.659292. (WoS)
- Amat, N., Philip, E.F., Chai, C.A., Yeoh, W.S., Lim, J., Fadzli, A.N., Kuppusamy, S. & Ong, T.A. (2021). The impact of population lockdown on the referral pattern for urology in a COVID-19 designated tertiary hospital in Malaysia. Urological Science, 32(1), 23-26.
2020
- Aung KP, Mun KS, Kong CK, Chai CA, Shanggar K. (2020). Genitourinary extramammary Paget's disease: review and outcome in a multidisciplinary setting. Int J Clin Exp Pathol, 13 (9): 2369 - 2376 (WoS)
- Yii, R., Lim, J., Sothilingam, S., Yeoh, W. S., Fadzli, A. N., Ong, T. A., Kuppusamy, S., & Abdul Razack, A. H. (2020). Predictive factors of prostate cancer diagnosis with PSA 4.0-10.0 ng/ml in a multi-ethnic Asian population, Malaysia. Asian journal of surgery, 43(1), 87 94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.02.014 (WoS)
- Perumal, K., Mun, K. S., Yap, N. Y., Razack, A., Gobe, G. C., Ong, T. A., Kuppusamy, S., & Rajandram, R. (2020). A Study on the Immunohistochemical Expressions of Leptin and Leptin Receptor in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma. BioMed research international, 2020, 3682086. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3682086 (WoS)
2019
- Tan JSJ, Ong KC, Ong DBL, Wu YS, Razack A, Kuppusamy S, Lim J, Rhodes A (2019) Polymorphisms in the androgen receptor CAG repeat sequence are related to tumour stage but not to ERG or androgen receptor expression in Malaysian men with prostate cancer. Malaysian J Pathol. 41 (3): 243 - 251 (WoS)
- Yii RSL et al., Predictive factors of prostate cancer diagnosis with PSA 4.0e10.0 ng/ml in a multi-ethnic Asian population, Malaysia, Asian Journal of Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asjsur.2019.02.014 (WoS)
- Polymorphisms in the androgen receptor CAG repeat sequence are related to tumour stage but not to ERG or androgen receptor expression in Malaysian men with prostate cancer (WoS)
2018
2017
- Prevathe Poniah, Shamsul Mohd Zain, Azad Hassan Abdul Razack, Shanggar Kuppusamy, Shankar Karuppayah, Hooi Sian Eng, Zahurin Mohamed: Genome-wide copy number analysis reveals candidate gene loci that confer susceptibility to high-grade prostate cancer. Urologic Oncology 05/2017;, DOI:10.1016/j.urolonc.2017.04.017 (WoS)
- Dublin N and Kuppusamy S. Dilatation/urethotomy/meatomy - indications and outcomes (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
2015
2013
2011
2010
- Shanggar Kuppusamy, Faizal N, Quek, KF; Razack, AH;
Dublin, N.2010 The efficacy of periprostatic local
anaesthetic infiltration in transrectal ultrasound
(TRUS) biopsy of prostate: a prospective randomized
study. World J Urol. Published Online 11th July 2010. (WoS)
- K Shanggar, MZ Zulkifli, AH Razack, N Dublin.
Granulomatous Prostatitis: A Reminder to Clinicians.
Med J Malaysia Vol 65, No 1, March 2010, 21-22. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
- Shanggar K, Ng CH, Razack AH, Dublin N. Squamous Cell
Carcinoma of Scrotum: a rare case of scrotal
neoplasm.2010 Journal of the University of Malaya
Medical Centre; Vol 13, Number 1, 59-62. (SCOPUS)
2008
2007
- Shanggar K, Muhilan P, Dublin N, Eng Geap George Lee, Razack AH. An Unusual Presentation of a Rare Rhabdomyosarcoma of Urinary Bladder and Prostate. Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre; Vol 10, Number 2, 2007, 57-59. (Non-WoS/Non-SCOPUS)
Article in Proceedings
2013
- Kuppusamy S, White P, Razack A, Gillatt D, Rhodes A, Doran O.Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) in CYP17A1 (rs743572) Gene as a Risk of Prostate Cancer Development A Preliminary Report in Caucasian Group (2011). (WoS)
2010
- Chee Loong Yeap, K Shanggar, Norman Dublin, Azad H Razack.2010 Sextant vs volume based extended transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy- an experience of University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). International J of Urol Vol. 17; Suppl 1; A204-A205. (WoS)
- Shanggar, K; Quek, KF; Razack, AH; Dublin, N.2010 The usefulness of Prostate Specific Antigen Density in Prostate Cancer detection: A Malaysian perspective. International J of Urol Vol. 17; Suppl 1; A203. (WoS)
2009
- S Kuppusamy, K F Quek, A H Razack, N Dublin. Assessment of Diagnostic performance of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in a nation of low Prostate cancer incidence.BJUI 2009 Vol. 103; Suppl 1, Pg 22. (WoS)
- S Kuppusamy, Faizal N, Quek, KF; Razack, AH; Dublin, N. The efficacy of periprostatic local anaesthetic infiltration in transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy of prostate: a prospective randomized trial.2009 BJUI Vol. 103; Suppl 4, Pg 13. (WoS)
2008
- Shanggar K, Pavai S, Jayalakshmi P, Razack AH, Dublin N. 2008. The Use of Various Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Forms for Estimation of Prostate Cancer Risk. Indian Journal of Urology; Vol. 24, Suppl. 2, S131. (SCOPUS)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
Clinical Trial (CIC)
Johnson & Johnson
Private Funding
Merck Sharp & Dohme (M) Sdn. Bhd
MKS Medic Sdn Bhd
International Funding
Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Malaysian National Insitute of Health (NIH) Grant
Yayasan Jiwa Malaysia
Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
RU Geran - Fakulti Program
Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - AFR (Frontier Science)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Institution),(Academic Level)
Completed
- Expression of the oncogene ERG (V-ETS Erythroblastosis Virus E26 Oncogene Homolog) and activation of the androgen receptor in prostate cancer, Tan Jia Shin Jessica, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, LOW JER WEI, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- -, VETHUNAN A/L TAMALVANAN, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS, COPY NUMBER VARIATION AND PROTEIN PROFILES IN PROSTATE CANCER, PREVATHE A/P PONIAH, University of Malaya (PhD)
- -, DINESH FRANCIS K BALASINGAM, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- Genomics and Proteomics of prostate cancer in Malaysian men, Prevathe a/p Poniah, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, RAYMOND YII SHI LIANG, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, LOW JER WEI, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS, COPY NUMBER VARIATION AND PROTEIN PROFILES IN PROSTATE CANCER, PREVATHE A/P PONIAH, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Prevalence of Hypogonadism and Metabolic Syndrome in Non-Urological patients, Dr. Koong Jun Kit, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Effect of ADT on Prostate cancer patients, Dr. Low Jer Wei, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, RAYMOND YII SHI LIANG, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, VETHUNAN A/L TAMALVANAN, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Treatment of ED using LISWT, Dr. Dinesh Francis, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Assessment of Nocturnal Penile Tumescence in Erectile Dysfunction Patients, Dr. Tee Chee Sian, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, RAYMOND YII SHI LIANG, University of Malaya (MASTER)
Ongoing
- THE EXPRESSION AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF H3 LYSINE 27 (H3K27) DEMETHYLASES IN BOTH RENAL CELL CARCINOMA AND BLADDER CANCERS, REBECCA ANTHONY, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, SEI FON SHENG, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- -, LIM WEI HONN, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- Adipokines as potential prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic target in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), Sugania Malar Chinapayan, University of Malaya (PhD)
- -, SEI FON SHENG, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- THE EXPRESSION AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF H3 LYSINE 27 (H3K27) DEMETHYLASES IN BOTH RENAL CELL CARCINOMA AND BLADDER CANCERS, REBECCA ANTHONY, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- THE EXPRESSION AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF H3 LYSINE 27 (H3K27) DEMETHYLASES IN BOTH RENAL CELL CARCINOMA AND BLADDER CANCERS, REBECCA ANTHONY, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- THE EXPRESSION AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF H3 LYSINE 27 (H3K27) DEMETHYLASES IN BOTH RENAL CELL CARCINOMA AND BLADDER CANCERS, REBECCA ANTHONY, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Linguistic Translation and Validation of EORTC QLQ PR25 Questionnaire in Malay and Malaysian Chinese Language, Lim Wei Honn, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- ASSESMENT OF H3 LYSINE 27 (H3K27) DEMETHYLASES PROTEIN EXPRESSION AS POTENTIAL BIOMARKERS OF BLADDER CANCER, REBECCA ANTHONY, University of Malaya (MASTER)
- The Expression and Significance of H3 Lysine 27 (H3k27) Demethylases in both Renal Cell Carcinoma and Bladder Cancers : Patients Sample., Rebecca Anthony A/L Anthony Dass, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- Adequacy of current analgesic protocol for Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in UMMC, Dr. Vethunan a/l Tamalvanan, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
- -, LIEW VIN SERN, University of Malaya (UM) (Post Graduate Student)
Other
- , PREVATHE A/P PONIAH, University of Malaya (MASTER)
UG Student/Clinical Fellowship
(Title of Thesis),(Academic Session)
(Title of Thesis),(Academic Session)
Ongoing
- Recurrent waves of Covid-19 and its impact on Medical Students: an assessment of awareness and preparedness., 2021
- The Impact of Recurrent Waves of Covid-19on the Mental Health of Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2021
PATENT/IPR
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
(Product Name),(Type),(Level)
- USE OF INDICES RELATING TO LEVELS OF SERUM AND URINARY FRAGMENT PEPTIDES OF INTER-ALPHA TRYPSIN INHIBITOR LIGHT AND HEAVY CHAIN H4 FOR DIAGNOSIS AND/OR DISCRIMINATION OF PROSTATE CANCER, PATENT
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
- Speaker - Prostate Cancer Society Malaysia, 17/10/2021 to 17/10/2021 (National)
- 2nd Blue Cap Run 2016- Organising committee (Deputy Chairman), 06/11/2016 to 06/11/2016
- 2nd Blue Cap Relay Run 2016, 06/11/2016 to 06/11/2016
- Projek Tanggungjawab Korporat Di Perkampungan Orang Asli Pulau Indah - Westports, 16/10/2010 to 16/10/2010
- UM Community Health Awareness Campaign 2010, 06/02/2010 to 07/02/2010
- Prostate Awareness Campaign, 13/10/2007 to 14/10/2007
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Venue),(Duration),(Level)
(Course Title),(Venue),(Duration),(Level)
External Course
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Academic/Professional Services
(Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
(Contribution),(Duration),(Level),(Role)
Evaluation Activity
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
Academic/Technical Contribution
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD, University of Malaya, 2021 (CERTIFICATE)
- Appreciation as local organizing committee for MUC 2020, Malaysian Urology Association, 2020 (GENERAL ACHIEVEMENTS)
- Best Video Presentation, Urological Association of Asia, 2019 (COMPETITION)
- Best Poster Award, University of Malaya, 2018 (COMPETITION)
- UAA-Youth Section Fellowship, Urological Association of Asia, 2018 (OTHERS)
- Best Video Presentation, Malaysian Urological Association, 2018 (RESEARCH)
- Best Lecturer for Surgery Session 2015/2016, University of Malaya, 2017 (SERVICES)
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD, University of Malaya, 2017 (CERTIFICATE)
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE, University of Malaya, 2016 (CERTIFICATE)
- Invited consultant for mass media- Prostate cancer awareness, Astro, 2016 (OTHERS)
- Invited Consultant for Mass media, Astro, 2016 (OTHERS)
- Invited consultant for mass media- Prostate cancer treatment, Astro, 2016 (OTHERS)
- Kecemerlangan Perkhidmatan 2015, Universiti Malaya, 2015 (SERVICES)
- Most number of participants in a cancer survivor relay run, Malaysia Book of Records, 2015 (RESEARCH)
- Best Oral Award, Malaysian Urological Association, 2010 (RESEARCH)
- Best Poster Award at World Video Urology Conference 2009, Malaysian Urological Association, 2009 (RESEARCH)
- Sanofi-Aventis Prostate Cancer Research Award, Malaysian Urological Association, 2007 (SPECIAL)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
- Train the Trainee - Malaysian Board of Urology, Malaysian Board of Urology, 28/03/2021 to 28/03/2021, Lead Trainer (National)
- Train the Trainer - Malaysian Board of Urology, Malaysian Board of Urology, 30/01/2021 to 30/01/2021, Lead Trainer (National)
- Postgraduate Clinical Master Supervisors' Training 2021, Department of Surgery, 27/03/2021 to 27/10/2021, Trainer (National)
- Malaysian Board of Urology (MBU) Viva Preparatory Course, MALAYSIAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, 10/07/2021 to 10/07/2021, Trainer (National)
- Advanced Urology Course, Malaysian Board of Urology, 26/06/2021 to 26/06/2021, Trainer (National)
- Clinical Evaluation of Intermitent Catheter, Epsilon Medical Devices SDN.BHD, 01/01/2021 to 31/07/2021, Consultant (National)
- Visiting Consultant for Renal Transplant Programme, Universiti Teknologi Mara, 01/02/2017 (National)
PAPER PRESENTED
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
INVITED SPEAKER
ORAL PRESENTER
POSTER PRESENTER
PRESENTER
OTHERS