Curriculum Vitae

DR. ZULAIKHA BINTI JAMALLUDIN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Oncology Clinical
    Faculty of Medicine
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  • 0379492431

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Zulaikha currently serves as Senior Lecturer and Clinical Medical Physicist at the Clinical Oncology Department, UMMC. She previously worked as Medical Physicist in Hospital University of Science Malaysia (HUSM) for 3-years before joining UMMC in 2010. She received her PhD in Clinical Oncology Physics in 2021 from the Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya. As clinical physicist and a lecturer in a teaching hospital, she is responsible on producing high quality radiotherapy treatment planning for oncology patients; perform dose measurement and quality assurance check on radiotherapy modalities while being involved with various clinical improvement technique, research and academic teaching related to Medical Physics and Oncology services. Her main expertise and research covers all applications related to brachytherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, in vivo dosimetry, hybrid treatment planning and radiobiology of hypo-fractionated treatment, while being the author and co-author for number of publications related to her field of expertise.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Philosophy)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • M.Sc, (Sains Kesihatan)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  • B.Sc, (Sains Kesihatan)
    Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • TASK FORCE (TF) COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MALAYSIAN CLINICALLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL PHYSICISTS (CQMP) FRAMEWORK
    18 Oct 2024 - 18 Oct 2025 (National)
  • Total Body Irradiation-VMAT Service
    15 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2024 (Department)
  • PENGERUSI - JAWATANKUASA PENYEDIAAN SPESIFIKASI: COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SIMULATOR SYSTEM
    01 Jan 2024 - 01 Apr 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator of Clinical Radiotherapy Services
    03 Oct 2022 - 02 Oct 2023 (Department)
  • Head Coordinator
    18 May 2020 - 15 Jun 2022 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL PHYSICS, MEMBER
    Since 2011 (National)
  • ASSOCIATE MEMBER - AFFILIATE, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2024 (University)
  • 2022 Premier Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Education Course and Planning Event
    Global Health Catalyst & Radiation Knowledge, 2022 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Yap, Lai Mun; Jamalludin, Zulaikha; Ng, Aik Hao; Ung, Ngie Min (2023). A multi-center survey on adaptive radiation therapy for head and neck cancer in Malaysia, PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES IN MEDICINE. . doi:10.1007/s13246-023-01303-x
  2. Zahir, Nur Syazana Mohd; Saad, Marniza; Alip, Adlinda; Rejab, Munira; Jamalludin, Zulaikha; Hizam, Nur Diyana Afrina; Liew, Yih Miin; Ung, Ngie Min (2023). Evaluation of intrafractional prostate displacement during prostate radiotherapy using real-time ultrasound system, PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES IN MEDICINE. . doi:10.1007/s13246-023-01230-x
  3. Jamalludin, Z., Malik, R. A., & Ung, N. M. (2021). Correlation analysis of CT-based rectal planning dosimetric parameters with in vivo dosimetry of MOSkin and PTW 9112 detectors in Co-60 source HDR intracavitary cervix brachytherapy. Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, 44(3), 773-783. doi: 10.1007/s13246-021-01026-x
  4. Jamalludin, Z.; Jong, W. L.; Malik, R. A.; Rosenfeld, A. B.; Ung, N. M. (2020). Evaluation of rectal dose discrepancies between planned and in vivo dosimetry using MOSkin detector and PTW 9112 semiconductor probe during Co-60 HDR CT-based intracavitary cervix brachytherapy, PHYSICA MEDICA-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL PHYSICS. 69, 52-60. doi:10.1016/j.ejmp.2019.11.025
  5. Jamalludin, Zulaikha; Jong, Wei Loong; Malik, Rozita Abdul; Rosenfeld, Anatoly; Ung, Ngie Min (2019). Characterization of MOSkin detector for in vivo dose verification during Cobalt-60 high dose-rate intracavitary brachytherapy, PHYSICA MEDICA-EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL PHYSICS. 58, 1-7. doi:10.1016/j.ejmp.2019.01.010
  6. Yip, C. H.; Evans, D. G.; Agarwal, G.; Buccimazza, I.; Kwong, A.; Morant, R.; Prakash, I.; Song, C. Y.; Taib, N. A.; Tausch, C.; Ung, O.; Meterissian, S. (2019). In vivo dosimetry using MOSkin detector during Cobalt-60 high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy of skin cancer, AUSTRALASIAN PHYSICAL & ENGINEERING SCIENCES IN MEDICINE. 42(4), 1099-1107. doi:10.1007/s13246-019-00809-7
  7. Rejab, M.; Wong, J. H. D.; Jamalludin, Z.; Jong, W. L.; Malik, R. A.; Ishak, W. Z. Wan; Ung, N. M. (2018). Dosimetric characterisation of the optically-stimulated luminescence dosimeter in cobalt-60 high dose rate brachytherapy system, AUSTRALASIAN PHYSICAL & ENGINEERING SCIENCES IN MEDICINE. 41(2), 475-485. doi:10.1007/s13246-018-0647-6
  8. Yong, J. S.; Ung, N. M.; Jamalludin, Z.; Malik, R. A.; Wong, J. H. D.; Liew, Y. M.; Ng, K. H. (2016). Dosimetric impact of applicator displacement during high dose rate (HDR) Cobalt-60 brachytherapy for cervical cancer: A planning study, RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY. 119, 264-271. doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.11.011
Scopus
  1. Jamalludin, Z., Malik, R. A., & Ung, N. M. (2021). Correlation analysis of CT-based rectal planning dosimetric parameters with in vivo dosimetry of MOSkin and PTW 9112 detectors in Co-60 source HDR intracavitary cervix brachytherapy. Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, 44(3), 773-783. doi: 10.1007/s13246-021-01026-x
  2. Jamalludin Z., Jong W.L., Malik R.A., Rosenfeld A.B., Ung N.M. (2020). Evaluation of rectal dose discrepancies between planned and in vivo dosimetry using MOSkin detector and PTW 9112 semiconductor probe during 60Co HDR CT-based intracavitary cervix brachytherapy, Physica Medica. 69, 52-60. doi:10.1016/j.ejmp.2019.11.025
  3. Jamalludin Z., Jong W.L., Abdul Malik R., Rosenfeld A., Ung N.M. (2019). Characterization of MOSkin detector for in vivo dose verification during Cobalt-60 high dose-rate intracavitary brachytherapy, Physica Medica. 58, 1-7. doi:10.1016/j.ejmp.2019.01.010
  4. Jamalludin Z., Jong W.L., Ho G.F., Rosenfeld A.B., Ung N.M. (2019). In vivo dosimetry using MOSkin detector during Cobalt-60 high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy of skin cancer, Australasian Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine. 42(4), 1099-1107. doi:10.1007/s13246-019-00809-7
Others
  1. Jong, W. L., Ung, N. M., Vannyat, A., Jamalludin, Z., Rosenfeld, A., & Wong, J. H. D. (2017). Edge-on MOSkin detector for stereotactic beam measurement and verification.
  2. Z.K. Zaman, N.M. Ung, R.A. Malik, G.F. Ho, V.C.E. Phua, Z. Jamalludin, M.T.H. Baharuldin, K.H. Ng. 2014. Comparison of planned and measured rectal dose in-vivo during high dose rate Cobalt-60 brachytherapy of cervical cancer.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2027, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Deciphering Cardiac Substructure Dosimetry Through Deep Learning To Improve Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Breast Radiotherapy ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Novel Approach of Total Body Irradiation Using Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    WP1: TRIGGER ART-NPC: Improving Nasopharyngeal Cancer (NPC) Care through Trigger-based Adaptive Radiotherapy ( Co-Researcher)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    Dosimetric And Treatment Plan Assessment Of Stereotactic Radiosurgery And Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2023 - 2026, University College London
    ARCHERY: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BASED RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING FOR CERVICAL AND HEAD AND NECK CANCER ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Evaluation of an DL-based Auto-planning Assistant System for VMAT Planning, 24th AOCMP & 22nd SEACOMP, AOCMP & SEACOMP (International) (10 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024)
  2. Expanding Tolerance Dose in Organs at Risk for Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Comprehensive Review, FARO & KOSRO 2023, The Federation of Asian Organizations for Radiation Oncology & The Korean Society for Radiation Oncology (International) (11 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023)
  3. Hybrid Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Technique For Laryngeal Carcinoma With Cervical Lymph Nodes, 21st SEACOMP & 6th PIT-FMB 2023, South East Asia Federation of Medical Physics (SEAFOMP) (International) (10 Aug 2023 - 13 Aug 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Surface Dose Verification of Vaginal Cylinder with Shielding Applicators in HDR Co-60 Brachytherapy, 24th AOCMP & 22nd SEACOMP, AOCMP & SEACOMP (International) (10 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024)
  2. Radiosensitization Effects of Schiff Base Iron Complexes (Fe-L4) Irradiated with Co-60 Brachytherapy, 24th AOCMP & 22nd SEACOMP, AOCMP & SEACOMP (International) (10 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2024)
  3. University Malaya Medical Centre Experience using VMAT for Total Body Irradiation, ESTRO ASIA 2024, ESTRO - FARO (International) (23 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024)
  4. Adoption of Cloud-Based Treatment Planning System for Contouring Education at Universiti Malaya, ESTRO ASIA 2024, ESTRO - FARO (International) (23 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024)
  5. Implementation of hippocampal sparing whole brain radiotherapy in a resource-limited setting, 2024 ASCO Breakthrough, ASCO (International) (08 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024)
  6. THE BOY WHO WALKS AGAIN; RECURRENT CORD COMPRESSION DUE TO EXTRAMEDULLARY HAEMATOPOESIS IN BETA THALASSAEMIA TREATED WITH RADIOTHERAPY, 34TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS OF MALAYSIAN ONCOLOGICAL SOCIETY (ASCOMOS 2023), Malaysian Oncological Society (MOS) (National) (06 Oct 2023 - 08 Oct 2023)
  7. A Case Report of Emergency Hybrid Radiotherapy technique for Ultra-Central Lung cancer treatment, 34TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS OF MALAYSIAN ONCOLOGICAL SOCIETY (ASCOMOS 2023), Malaysian Oncological Society (MOS) (National) (06 Oct 2023 - 08 Oct 2023)
  8. EVALUATION OF SET UP ERRORS USING CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) ANDDETERMINATION OF SAFETY MARGINS FOR HEAD AND NECK (H&N) CANCER PATIENTSTREATED WITH INTENSITY-MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY (IMRT) IN UNIVERSITYMALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE, 33rd Annual Scientific Congress of Malaysian Oncological Society 2022, Malaysian Oncological Society (National) (04 Nov 2022 - 06 Nov 2022)
  9. A Case of Superior Cardiac Sparing with Whole Lung Irradiation using Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for Paediatric Extra-skeletal Ewing Sarcoma, 33rd Annual Scientific Congress of Malaysian Oncological Society 2022, Malaysian Oncological Society (National) (04 Nov 2022 - 06 Nov 2022)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Dose Reduction Benefits of Dual Gantry Arc Increment Values in Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy for Prostate Cancer:a Planning Study Using The Monaco Treatment Planning System, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Dosimetric Comparison Between Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy On Truebeam and Halcyon of Boost Plan for Total Body Irradiation, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Master of Clinical Oncology Part 1 Examination Session 2023/2024, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2024) Evaluation of a Deep Learning Based Lung Segmentation Method, National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Determining The Optimal Time to Apply Adaptive Radiotherapy Plan for Head and Neck Cancer Patients, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) Dosimetric Study On The Effect of Dental Implant in External Beam Radiotherapy of Salivary Gland Cancer Using Geant4 Monte Carlo Simulation, National, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Escort: Energy Sweep Compact Rapid Cycling Hadron Therapy, National, (Reviewer)
  8. (2024) Preliminary Remote Radiotherapy Dosimetry Audit for Electron Beams in Reference and Non-Referenceconditions Using Nanodot Optically Stimulated Luminescent Dosimeters, National, (Reviewer)
  9. (2024) Differences and Consistency Analysis Ofsetup Errors in Postoperative Radiotherapy for Gynecological Malignant Tumors Using The Optical Surface Monitoring System and The Cone Beam Ct, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Internal Examiner: Master of Clinical Oncology Part 1 Examination Session 2023/2024 October, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Judge: National Physics Undergraduate Project Conference 2023 (Npupc 2023), National, (External Evaluator)
  12. (2023) Development and Implementation of An Automated Quality Control Programme for Digital Imaging in Malaysia, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  13. (2023) A Novel Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Automation Detection and Classification of Thyroid Nodules: a Pilot Study, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  14. (2023) Internal Examiner: Master of Clinical Oncology Part 1 Examination Session 2023/2024 May, University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2022) Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (Mrs) and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Fmri) Study of Addict Brain, University, (Internal Evaluator)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Pemuktamadan Parameter Ujian Kawalan Kualiti (Quality Control, Qc) Bagi Radas Penyinaran dan Kemudahan Berkaitan Dalam Perkhidmatan Radioterapi, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Editor (Professional) Afomp Newsletter, International, (Resource Person)
  3. (2023) Treatment Planning Masterclass: 3dcrt Plan for Breast, Cervix and Rectum, National, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2023) Cancer Echo UM: Paediatrics Radiotherapy - Craniospinal Irradiation, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2023) Mal-Iaea: Expert Mission Meeting On Radiotherapy Dosimetry Audit Methodologies, International, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2023) Penceramah Jemputan: Kursus Sarjana Mpy 5102 (Fizik Sinaran Dosimetri), Fakulti Perubatan & Sains Kesihatan, UPM, National, (Academic Appointment )
  7. (2023) Vmat Radiotherapy Planning: Head and Neck Cancer, National, (Expert Advisor)
  8. (2022) Pemuktamadan Parameter dan Manual Handbook Ujian Kawalan Mutu (Quality Control, Qc) Bagi Radas Penyinaran dan Kemudahan Berkaitan Radioterapi, National, (Expert Advisor)
  9. (2021) Practical Radiotherapy Plan Evaluation, National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Speaker - Planning Brachytherapy: Bebig Brachytherapy User Meeting, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2024) Chairperson - Plenary Session 2.1: Advanced Techniques in Clinical Radiotherapy, 24th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (Aocmp) & 22nd South-East Asia Congress of Medical Physics (Seacomp), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2024) Speaker: Overcoming Challenges in Sbrt for The Spine - 35th Annual Scientific Congress of Malaysian Oncological Society (Ascomos 2024), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2024) Scientific Committee Member, 24th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (Aocmp) & 22nd South-East Asia Congress of Medical Physics (Seacomp), International, (Event Coordinator)
  5. (2024) Judges: 13th International Seminar On Medical Physics (Ismp 2024), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2024) Chairperson (Forum and Track 3: Radiotherapy & Oncology) At The 13th International Seminar On Medical Physics (Ismp 2024), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2023) Speaker: Seminar On Advanced Radiotherapy Technique in Lung Cancer Management, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2023) Co-Chair: Seminar On Advanced Radiotherapy Technique in Lung Cancer Management, National, (Event Organiser)
  9. (2023) Speaker: 34th Annual Scientific Congress of Malaysian Oncological Society (Ascomos 2023), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2023) Speaker: 5th International Conference On Radiation Safety and Security in Healthcare Services 2023 (Icorssihs 2023), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  11. (2023) Judge: 5th International Conference On Radiation Safety and Security in Healthcare Services 2023 (Icorssihs 2023), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  12. (2022) Brachytherapy Treatment Planning (Dose Calculation and Algorithm), National, (Course Facilitator)
  13. (2022) Practical Session On Brachytherapy Cases - Steps of Applicator Insertion, Imaging, Dose Calculation and Plan Evaluations, National, (Course Facilitator)
  14. (2021) Introduction to Radiation, University, (Course Facilitator)
  15. (2020) Radiation Safety in Pediatric Radiotherapy, National, (Course Facilitator)
  16. (2019) Physics of Brachytherapy, International, (Course Facilitator)
  17. (2019) Can a Pregnant Staff Work in Brachytherapy Room?, University, (Course Facilitator)
  18. (2017) Image Guided Brachytherapy in Cervical Cancer, National, (Course Facilitator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) Improvised Adaptive Radiotherapy Workflow for Head and Neck Cases, YAP LAI MUN
  2. (2024) DOSIMETRIC ANALYSIS OF TREATMENT PLANS FOR NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA(NPC) FOR DETERMINING “TRIGGER POINT” FOR ADAPATIVE RADIOTHERAPY(ART), 'ABDURRAHMAN BIN MOHD HANAFI
  3. (2023) Dosimetric Planning Comparison Between Tangential Wedge and Forward Field-In-Field Techniques: Towards the Application of Fast Forward Breast Radiotherapy Regime, MUHAMMAD IKHMAL BIN SOFIAN
  4. (2022) Total Body Irradiation with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy: A Phantom Study, SAKUNTALA JAGABATTUNI

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) NA - Part 1 Radiotherapy Physics - Master Clinical Oncology
  2. (2023) NA - Part 2 Clinical Teaching - Master Clinical Oncology
  3. (2023) MQA7011 - Introduction to Practicum in Radiotherapy
  4. (2023) MQA7006 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
  5. (2023) MQA7008 - Radiotherapy Physics
  6. (2022) MQA7006 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Establishment of Malaysian Clinically Qualified Medical Physicists (Cqmp) Module, (25 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
  1. ESTRO 2023 - 42ND MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR RADIOTHERAPY & ONCOLOGY, Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, Vienna, Austria (11 May 2023 - 17 May 2023)
  2. FARO 7 KOSRO 2023, The K-Hotel, Seoul (10 Oct 2023 - 14 Oct 2023)