ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. YASMIN BINTI KAMARUDIN

Dr. Yasmin Kamarudin completed her undergraduate dental studies at University of Western Australia and graduated with honours in 2008. Since then she has completed her specialist training in orthodontics at University of Bristol (UK). She graduated in 2017 with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) and was awarded the prestigious Harry Orton Prize for best academic performance by a postgraduate student in the Bristol University Orthodontic DDS/MOrth programme. She also received a prize for best research poster presentation at the British Orthodontic Conference in 2016 for her study on prolonged antimicrobial properties of a novel mouth rinse. Currently she is an orthodontic lecturer at the University of Malaya where she supervises both the undergraduate and postgraduate dental students. She examines for both the MOrth Part 2 examinations for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. She is an avid researcher with interest in qualitative studies, social media and e-professionalsm, Illegal orthodontics and Flipped teaching.." Outside of the university setting, Dr Yasmin is an active member of the Malaysian Association of Orthodontists and is currently holding the post of Publicity and Public Relations Subcommittee Chairperson.

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DR. FATIN NUR MAJDINA BINTI NORDIN

Fatin Nur Majdina Nordin is a Senior Lecturer at the Programme of Applied Science and Islamic Studies, Department of Fiqh-Usul and Applied Sciences, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya. Her work focuses on integrating scientific knowledge with Islamic principles within Health Sciences, adopting an interdisciplinary approach. She specializes at the intersection of public health, health literacy, Islamic health, and health and safety in cosmetic products. Her academic background spans scientific and Islamic disciplines. She earned a Bachelor’s in Applied Science with Islamic Studies (Biohealth Science), investigating anthocyanin metabolism in the gut. Her MPhil research examined Salvadora persica (miswak) in oral health care, combining lab analysis and community assessment to strengthen her expertise in culture- and behavior-based health perspectives. Her PhD focused on health and safety in cosmetic products, evaluating ingredient risks and the accuracy of product labels. Her research interests include health and mental health literacy, halal and sustainable consumption, ethical practices, and behavioral sciences. She is also actively involved in women’s and youth empowerment initiatives grounded in Islamic values. Her work aims to develop culturally relevant, ethically informed, and scientifically robust approaches to public health and community well-being, fostering interdisciplinary research, education, and societal impact.  

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ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NOR FAISSAL BIN YASIN

Dr. Faissal obtained his medical degree from the University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom, in 2001. He completed his housemanship and subsequently served as a Senior House Officer (SHO) in Wales before returning to Malaysia in 2005. He was appointed as a trainee lecturer under Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) at the Selayang Campus and enrolled in the Master of Orthopaedic Surgery programme at the Universiti Malaya (UM) in 2006. During his training, he served as Chief Resident and successfully completed his clinical master's degree in 2010. Dr. Faissal practiced orthopaedic surgery at Selayang Hospital and UiTM Sungai Buloh Campus, managing a wide spectrum of general orthopaedic cases, complex trauma, joint arthroplasty, and arthroscopy. He pursued subspecialty training in orthopaedic oncology through a two-year fellowship at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) from 2013 to 2015, and later passed the National Board of Orthopaedic Oncology examination under the Malaysian Ministry of Health in 2018. He was appointed Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UiTM’s Faculty of Medicine, Sungai Buloh Campus, before joining the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti of Malaya in 2015 as a Senior Lecturer and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2021 and has served as the Head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery since then. He currently practices at UMMC and the UM Specialist Centre (UMSC).  Dr. Faissal has extensive clinical experience in managing: General orthopaedic conditions Degenerative joint diseases (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, and knee osteoarthritis) Traumatic fractures (upper limb, lower limb, pelvis) Bone and soft tissue lumps or swellings (benign and malignant) Bone and soft tissue tumours in adults and children (primary, recurrent, metastatic) Metastatic bone disease and pathological fractures He is proficient in a wide range of orthopaedic surgical procedures, including: Internal and external fixation of fractures Joint replacement (shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee), including revision surgeries Robotic knee joint replacement surgery Tumour biopsy and excision (bone and soft tissue) Wide resection of musculoskeletal tumours Limb salvage with skeletal reconstruction using endoprostheses, bone grafts, and arthrodesis Soft tissue reconstruction, flaps, and skin grafting Revision of failed reconstructions or infected endoprostheses Prophylactic fixation and surgical treatment of bone metastasis Amputations at all levels of upper and lower limbs Dr. Faissal is actively involved in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. He has authored scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national and international conferences, including the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA), the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS), and the Asia Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumour Society (APMSTS).

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