DR. ZULAIKHA BINTI JAMALLUDIN

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.

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DR. ABDUL HALIM BIN IBRAHIM

Dr. Abdul Halim Bin Ibrahim is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Fiqh-Usul and Applied Sciences, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. He possesses a robust interdisciplinary academic foundation, having completed all his higher education at Universiti Malaya. His qualifications include a PhD in Applied Sciences, a Master of Islamic Studies, and a Bachelor of Applied Science with Islamic Studies majoring in Biotechnology. Throughout his tenure at UM, Dr. Abdul Halim has demonstrated significant commitment to academic administration including as the Coordinator for the Programme of Applied Science with Islamic Studies (2022–2024). His primary research expertise lies at the intersection of science and religion, specifically focusing on Islamic bioethics, the application of Maqasid al-Shariah, and the ethics of modern biotechnology. He authored the 2022 book, Bioetika Islam: Pendekatan Berasaskan Maqasid Syariah. His scholarly publications cover critical contemporary issues, including mitochondrial replacement therapy (tri-parent baby technology), environmental sustainability, and the application of benefit and harm concepts within Malaysian bioethical discourse. He has actively contributed to national scientific policy, involving as one of UM consultantation team for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to develop the "Garis Panduan Etika Bioteknologi di Malaysia" (Guidelines for Biotechnology Ethics in Malaysia) in 2025. He involves in several research projects locally and internationally exploring the synergy between Islam and bioethics. He also actively serves as a respected voice in his field, acting as an external assessor, internal examiner, and peer reviewer for numerous academic theses and international journals.

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DR. VINNIE SIOW WEI YIN

Vinnie Siow Wei Yin is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre (TIDREC), Higher Education Center of Excellence (HICoE) specializing in molecular parasitology and entomology. She holds a PhD in Molecular Parasitology from Universiti Malaya, where her studies focused on the association of filarial parasites with their hosts and vectors. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science (First Class Honours) from Management and Science University, where she received an Industrial Award for her outstanding contributions. Dr. Vinnie’s primary expertise lies in  filarial parasites, insect vectors, molecular analysis, insecticide resistance, and proteomic analysis. Her current research interests focus on insect vectors that play important roles in both medical and veterinary contexts, along with their associated infectious disease agents. She is committed to unraveling the complex relationships between insects and their parasites, particularly in the context of public health. Additionally, she has experience in the detection of soil-transmitted helminth diseases among the Orang Asli communities. Her research aims to develop innovative strategies for controlling vector-borne diseases, striving to make a significant impact in the field and improve health outcomes in affected communities. In her future endeavors, She aspires to lead impactful projects that bridge research and practical solutions in the fight against infectious diseases.

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