Curriculum Vitae

DR. GOKULA MOHAN A/L DUCHIYANDA MOHAN

Senior Lecturer
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MEDICAL GENETICS
    Embryonic stem cells, epigenetics
  • OTHER NEUROSCIENCES
    Stem cells, brain development, epigenetics

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, SCOTLAND)(2012), (Medical Oncology)
    University of Glasgow, Scotland
  • BSc (UM)(2006), (Biochemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    02 Aug 2021 - 02 Aug 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    13 Oct 2022 - 13 Oct 2023 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Manager
    21 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    20 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Coordinator
    16 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    09 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Committee Members
    08 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    10 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Pengurus komunikasi, publisiti dan visibiliti Fakulti Sains
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Dean Office, Faculty of Science)
  • Penasihat Akademik Program Biokimia
    14 Aug 2017 - 26 Oct 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ketua AJK- Jawantankuasa Kawalan Hidupan Perosak/Liar- UM
    17 Feb 2017 - 17 Feb 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Commitee-AHLI JAWATANKUASA KHAS SEMAKAN BAHAN KIMIA LUPUT
    16 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ketua AJK Teknikal- Biosymposium ISB 2018
    04 Apr 2018 - 31 May 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Oral Presentation Top 3 Award
    Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2022 (National)
  • Medical Devices ISO13485:2016 Lead Auditor
    Royal Charter International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), 2018 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Amran, M. A., Palaniveloo, K., Fauzi, R., Satar, N. M., Mohidin, T. B. M., Mohan, G., . . . Seelan, J. S. S. (2021). Value-Added Metabolites from Agricultural Waste and Application of Green Extraction Techniques. Sustainability, 13(20), 28. doi: 10.3390/su132011432
  2. Rashid, B., Anwar, A., Shahabuddin, S., Mohan, G., Saidur, R., Aslfattahi, N., & Sridewi, N. (2021). A Comparative Study of Cytotoxicity of PPG and PEG Surface-Modified 2-D Ti3C2 MXene Flakes on Human Cancer Cells and Their Photothermal Response. Materials, 14(16), 14. doi: 10.3390/ma14164370
  3. Garza-Manero, S., Sindi, A. A. A., Mohan, G., Rehbini, O., Jeantet, V. H. M., Bailo, M., . . . West, K. L. (2019). Maintenance of active chromatin states by HMGN2 is required for stem cell identity in a pluripotent stem cell model. Epigenetics Chromatin, 12(1), 18. doi:10.1186/s13072-019-0320-7
Scopus
  1. Tan C.H., Sim D.S.Y., Lim S.H., Mohd Mohidin T.B., Mohan G., Low Y.Y., Kam T.S., Sim K.S. (2022). Antiproliferative and Microtubule-stabilizing Activities of Two Iboga-vobasine Bisindoles Alkaloids from Tabernaemontana corymbosa in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma HT-29 Cells, Planta Medica. 88(14), 1325-1340. doi:10.1055/a-1755-5605
Others
  1. Sheikh, B., Sarker, M.K., Kamarudin, M.A., Mohan, G. (2017) Antiproliferative and apoptosis inducing effects of citral via p53 and ROS induced mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in human colorectal HCT116 and HT29 cell lines, 96 (2017), 834-846.
  2. Tayeby, F., Salman, AAA., Kamran, S., Khaing, SL., Salehen, NB., Mohan, GMAD. Ulcer Prevention Effect Of 3,4,5-Tihydroxy-N0-[(2-Methyl-1H-Indol-3yl)Methylidene]Benzohydrazide In HCl/Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Damage In Rats. Int J Med Sci 2017; 14(13):1317-1326. doi:10.7150/ijms.20984.
  3. Khanabdali, R., Saadat, A., Fazilah, M., Bazli, K. F. K., Qazi, R. M., Khalid, R. S., Hasan Adli, D. S., Moghadamtousi, S. Z., Naeem, N., Khan, I., Salim, A., Shamsuddin, S. A. A., & Mohan, G. (2016). Promoting effect of small molecules in cardiomyogenic and neurogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 10, 81- 91.
  4. Soheil Zorofchian Moghadamtousi,Mehran Fadaeinasab, Sonia Nikzad, Hapipah Mohd Ali, Habsah Abdul Kadir. 2015. Annona Muricata (Annonaceae); A review of its traditional uses, isolated asetogenins and biological activities. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2015, 16(7), 15625-15658; doi:10.3390/ijms160715625.
  5. Barkess, G., Postnikov, Y., Campos, C.D., Mishra, S., Mohan, G., Verma, S., Bustin, M., West, K.L. (2012) The chromatin binding protein HMGN3 stimulates histone acetylation and transcription across the Glyt1 gene. Biochem Journal, 2012 Mar 15; 442 (3): 495-505. Journal Impact Factor: 5.0

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2014 - 2016, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    In Vitro And In Vivo Antitumor Evalution Of Bioactive Phytochemicals From Annona Muricata On Colorectal Cancer. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2014 - 2015, Others MOHE
    Investigation On Ccl21-nf-kb Regulation By Catechin From Loranthus Parasiticus In Vitro And In Vivo Alzheimer's Models ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2018 - 2021, Private Funding
    The application of nanoparticles in the differentiation of Wharton Jelly Stem Cells ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2013 - 2016, High Impact Research (HIR)
    The role of HMGN proteins in regulating 12 key neurogenesis related genes in differentiating mouse neurons. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2014 - 2016, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    In Vitro And In Vivo Antitumor Evalution Of Bioactive Phytochemicals From Annona Muricata On Colorectal Cancer. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2014 - 2016, Others MOHE
    Investigation On Ccl21-nf-kb Regulation By Catechin From Loranthus Parasiticus In Vitro And In Vivo Alzheimer's Models ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Iso13485 Medical Devices, Natural Major Consultancy
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Neuroscience and Learning, Malaysian Brain Bee Challenge 2018 Zone Wilayah Persekutuan & Selangor, University Science Malaysia and University of Malaya (National) (16 Jan 2018 - 10 Jan 2018)
  2. Neuroscience meets Epigenetics, Biohealth Seminar, ISB, Faculty of Science, Biohealth division (University) (12 Nov 2014)
  3. Role of chromatin binding protein HMGN in regulating pluripotency and neuronal differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells, HIR University of Malaya Science Seminar , HIR, University of Malaya (University) (11 Jul 2013)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. EVALUATION OF ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY OF SCHIFF BASES AGAINST VESICULAR STOMATITIS VIRUS, SKEPTIKO: Reveal The Unseen Perspective Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (National) (03 Dec 2022 - 04 Dec 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Adsorption of Phenol using PHA and PHB electrospun nanofibres , International workshop on recent advances in nanotechnology and application , AMET Chennai (International) (07 Sep 2018 - 08 Sep 2018)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2020) Panel penilai UMFRG 2020, (Reviewer)
  2. (2020) Served as evaluator for oral presentations for ISB Biosymposium Online Conference 2020, (Evaluator )
  3. (2019) PhD Thesis Evaluation titled "Synthesis, cytotoxicity and apotosis studies on nickel and zinc derivatives of testoterone-N4-substituted-thiosemocarbozones., (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2019) ISB Biosymposium Judge 2019, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2018) Internal examiner for MBiotech thesis titled "Developement of Dystrophin-based Biomarkers for Panaeid Shrimps", (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2018) Internal examiner for PhD thesis titled "CYTOTOXIC EVALUATION OF LEPTOSPERMUM JAVANICUM AND BAECKEA FRUTESCENS ALONG WITH THE ANTI-CANCER PROPERTIES OF THE ACTIVE ISOLATE, BETULINIC ACID", (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2019) Scientific Collaboration on stem cells and epigenetics, Epigenetic Lab, College of Medicine, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, International
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Virtual Open Day Universiti Malaya Coordinator, University, (Event Organiser)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Communication & Media Relationship Officer Universiti Malaya, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2022) Marketing & Branding Coordinator Universiti Malaya, University, (Host)
  3. (2022) Chief Editor of Science@Um365 Newsletter, University, (Host)
Mentoring
  1. (2022) Industrial Training Coordinator, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2022) Academic Advisor Biochemistry Program, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2022) Mobility Coordinator, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2022) Therapeutic potential of exosomes derived from primed and non-primed umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in acute kidney injury, Aida suraya binti abu yazid
  2. (2019) POTENTIAL OF HUMAN DECIDUOUS PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT STEM CELLS FOR USE IN HEPATIC LINEAGE AND THEIR EXOSOME APPLICATION ON HEPATIC INJURIES, PUNITHA A/P R.VASANTHAN
  3. (2018) HUMAN POST-NATAL STEM CELLS: PROLIFERATION AND DIFFERENTIATION INTO NEUROGENESIS, WIJENTHIRAN A/L KUNASEKARAN
  4. (2018) HUMAN POST-NATAL STEM CELLS: PROLIFERATION AND DIFFERENTIATION INTO NEUROGENESIS, WIJENTHIRAN A/L KUNASEKARAN
  5. (2016) POTENTIAL OF HUMAN DECIDUOUS PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT STEM CELLS FOR USE IN HEPATIC LINEAGE AND THEIR EXOSOME APPLICATIONS ON HEPATIC INJURIES, Punitha Vasathan
  6. (2015) Assessing molecular mechanisms of neuroprotective effects of Sabah snake grass (Clinacanthus nutans) extract and its anti-neuroinflammatory properties, SONIA NIKZAD
  7. (2013) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Epigenetics, Wijenthiren Kunasekaran
Master
  1. (2023) Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC)- Derived Exosomes for Potential Wound-Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Properties, ATIA HAKIM
  2. (2023) MECHANISTIC INSIGHTS INTO THE MODE OF ACTION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, SITI KHADIJAH BINTI ABDULLAH
  3. (2020) MECHANISTIC INSIGHTS INTO THE MODE OF ACTION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, SITI KHADIJAH BINTI ABDULLAH
  4. (2016) MEDICINAL POTENTIAL OF 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-N-O-[(2-METHYL-1H-INDOL-3-YL)-METHYLIDENE] BENZOHYDRAZIDE, FAEZEH TAYEBY
  5. (2016) MEDICINAL POTENTIAL OF 3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-N-O-[(2-METHYL-1H-INDOL-3-YL)-METHYLIDENE] BENZOHYDRAZIDE, FAEZEH TAYEBY
  6. (2014) Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Epigenetics, Faezah Tayeby
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF NANOPARTICLES IN BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING AND SCHIFF BASE COMPOUNDS IN INFLAMMATION
  2. (2021) Prospective Evaluation of Antibody Response Post COVID-19 Vaccination In Malaysian Older Persons 60 years old (PEARL 60)
  3. (2021) Metal Nanoparticles as Drug Carriers in Cancer Treatment and Vaccination
  4. (2021) Evaluation of Schiff bases as anti-inflammatory agents (TNF-alpha model)
  5. (2021) Evaluation of anti-virus activity of nanocomposites against vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2022) SIJ3016 - Biochemistry of Cancer
  2. (2022) SIJ1003 - Biochemistry of Cells
  3. (2022) SIJ2008 - Biochemistry Practical I
  4. (2022) SIJ2009 - Biochemistry Practical Ii
  5. (2022) SIJ3015 - Epigenetics & Rna Biology
  6. (2022) SIJ2005 - Molecular Biology
  7. (2021) SIJ3008 - Advanced Molecular Biology
  8. (2021) SIJ3016 - Biochemistry of Cancer
  9. (2021) SIJ1003 - Biochemistry of Cells
  10. (2021) SIJ3015 - Epigenetics & Rna Biology
  11. (2021) SIK2003 - General Biochemistry
  12. (2021) SIJ2005 - Molecular Biology
  13. (2019) SIJ2005 - Molecular Biology
  14. (2018) SIJ3015 - Epigenetics & Rna Biology
  15. (2018) SIJ3016 - Biochemistry of Cancer
  16. (2018) SIK2003 - General Biochemistry
  17. (2017) SHED3107 - Neurochemistry
  18. (2016) SHED2203 - Molecular Biology I