Curriculum Vitae

DR. JERILEE MARIAM KHONG BINTI AZHARY

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • +60379672049

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • GYNAECOLOGY
    Reproductive endocrinology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Adolescent Gynaecology, (Pediatric Adolescent Gynaecology)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • PhD(Japan)(2020), (Endocrinology & Reproduction)
    The University of Tokyo, Japan
  • MOG, (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MRCOG, (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
    Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologist
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head of Section
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    02 Aug 2021 - 24 Sep 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    11 May 2012 - 15 May 2012 (International)
  • Programme Coordinator
    06 May 2011 - 09 May 2011 (International)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ASIAN OCEANIC PAEDIATRIC ADOLSECENT GYNAECOLOGY, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (International)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNAECOLOGY (RCOG), REGISTERED MEMBER
    Since 2012 (International)
  • OBSTETRICAL AND GYNAECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (OGSM), MEMBER
    Since 2008 (National)
  • MALAYSIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (MMA), MEMBER
    Since 2003 (National)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY , MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (International)
  • EUROOPEAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN REPRODUCTION AND EMBRYOLOGY, MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (International)
  • ENDOCRINE SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2019 to 2019 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Endocrinology's top 10 percent of articles published in the journal in 2019-2020
    Endocrinology, 2021 (International)
  • University of Tokyo : Academic Paper Award
    University of Tokyo, 2019 (National)
  • Endocrine Society?s Presidential Poster Competition for a first-authored top-scoring abstract for presentation at the Annual Meeting & Expo
    Endocrine Society , 2019 (International)
  • Winner of the 2018 CWAJ Graduate Scholarship for Non-Japanese Women to Study in Japan
    College Womens Association of Japan (CWAJ), 2018 (International)
  • College Women's Association of Japan - Scholar
    College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ), 2018 (International)
  • First prize: Best e-poster category at the 24th XXIV Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2015)
    Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG ), 2015 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Jamaluddin, Arifah; Azhary, Jerilee Mariam Khong; Hong, Jesrine Gek Shan; Hamdan, Mukhri; Tan, Peng Chiong (2023). Early versus delayed amniotomy with immediate oxytocin after Foley catheter cervical ripening in multiparous women with labor induction: A randomized controlled trial, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS. . doi:10.1002/ijgo.14361
  2. Adlan, Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad; Azhary, Jerilee Mariam Khong; Tarmidzi, Hairel Zulhamdi Mohd; Kamarudin, Maherah; Lim, Raymond Chung Siang; Ng, Doris Sin Wen (2022). Post Laparoscopy Pain Reduction Project I (POLYPREP I): intraperitoneal normal saline instillation-a randomised controlled trial, BMC WOMENS HEALTH. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12905-022-01696-z
  3. Azhary, Jerilee Mariam Khong; Leng, Lai Kim; Razali, Nuguelis; Sulaiman, Sofiah; Abd Wahab, Ana Vetriana; Adlan, Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad; Hassan, Jamiyah (2022). The prevalence of menstrual disorders and premenstrual syndrome among adolescent girls living in North Borneo, Malaysia: a questionnaire-based study, BMC WOMENS HEALTH. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12905-022-01929-1
  4. Azhary, J. M. K., Adlan, A. S., Balakrishnan, S. S., Baharain, S. R. K., Zaidi, S., Razali, N., . . . Omar, S. Z. (2021). Intraperitoneal ropivacaine for post-operative pain following laparoscopic tubal ligation: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 48(3), 654-660. doi: 10.31083/j.ceog.2021.03.2476
  5. Kusamoto, A., Harada, M., Azhary, J. M. K., Kunitomi, C., Nose, E., Koike, H., . . . Osuga, Y. (2021). Temporal relationship between alterations in the gut microbiome and the development of polycystic ovary syndrome-like phenotypes in prenatally androgenized female mice. Faseb Journal, 35(11). doi: 10.1096/fj.202101051R
Others
  1. Harada, M., Takahashi, N., Azhary, J. M., Kunitomi, C., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2021). Endoplasmic reticulum stress: a key regulator of the follicular microenvironment in the ovary. Molecular human reproduction, 27(1), gaaa088. https://doi.org/10.1093/molehr/gaaa088
  2. Kunitomi, C., Harada, M., Kusamoto, A., Azhary, J. M., Nose, E., Koike, H., Xu, Z., Urata, Y., Takahashi, N., Wada-Hiraike, O., Hirota, Y., Koga, K., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2021). Induction of aryl hydrocarbon receptor in granulosa cells by endoplasmic reticulum stress contributes to pathology of polycystic ovary syndrome. Molecular human reproduction, 27(3), gaab003. https://doi.org/10.1093/molehr/gaab003
  3. Azhary, J., Harada, M., Kunitomi, C., Kusamoto, A., Takahashi, N., Nose, E., Oi, N., Wada-Hiraike, O., Urata, Y., Hirata, T., Hirota, Y., Koga, K., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2020). Androgens Increase Accumulation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Granulosa Cells by Activating ER Stress in PCOS. Endocrinology, 161(2), bqaa015. https://doi.org/10.1210/endocr/bqaa015
  4. Kunitomi, C., Harada, M., Takahashi, N., Azhary, J., Kusamoto, A., Nose, E., Oi, N., Takeuchi, A., Wada-Hiraike, O., Hirata, T., Hirota, Y., Koga, K., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2020). Activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress mediates oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of granulosa cells in ovaries affected by endometrioma. Molecular human reproduction, 26(1), 40 52. https://doi.org/10.1093/molehr/gaz066
  5. Azhary, J., Harada, M., Takahashi, N., Nose, E., Kunitomi, C., Koike, H., Hirata, T., Hirota, Y., Koga, K., Wada-Hiraike, O., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2019). Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Activated by Androgen Enhances Apoptosis of Granulosa Cells via Induction of Death Receptor 5 in PCOS. Endocrinology, 160(1), 119 132. https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2018-00675
  6. Takahashi, N., Harada, M., Azhary, J., Kunitomi, C., Nose, E., Terao, H., Koike, H., Wada-Hiraike, O., Hirata, T., Hirota, Y., Koga, K., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2019). Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in follicles is associated with poor oocyte developmental competence. Molecular human reproduction, 25(11), 684 694. https://doi.org/10.1093/molehr/gaz050
  7. Takahashi, N., Harada, M., Hirota, Y., Zhao, L., Azhary, J. M., Yoshino, O., Izumi, G., Hirata, T., Koga, K., Wada-Hiraike, O., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2017). A Potential Role for Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Progesterone Deficiency in Obese Women. Endocrinology, 158(1), 84 97. https://doi.org/10.1210/en.2016-1511
  8. Terao, H., Wada-Hiraike, O., Nagumo, A., Kunitomi, C., Azhary, J., Harada, M., Hirata, T., Hirota, Y., Koga, K., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2019). Role of oxidative stress in follicular fluid on embryos of patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment. The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research, 45(9), 1884 1891. https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.14040
  9. Takahashi, N., Harada, M., Hirota, Y., Nose, E., Azhary, J. M., Koike, H., Kunitomi, C., Yoshino, O., Izumi, G., Hirata, T., Koga, K., Wada-Hiraike, O., Chang, R. J., Shimasaki, S., Fujii, T., & Osuga, Y. (2017). Activation of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Granulosa Cells from Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Contributes to Ovarian Fibrosis. Scientific reports, 7(1), 10824. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-11252-7
  10. J Daud et al. (1999) Teaching attitudes among teachers at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. JUMMEC (1), 51-57

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    The Development Of Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis, Reproduction And Metabolic Alteration In Prenatally Androgenized C57bl/6 Mice: A Ramification Of Transgenerational Pcos Inheritance In Male Offspring ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2008 - 2008, NONE
    Intraperitoneal ropivacaine for post-operative pain following laparoscopic tubal ligation: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 1999 - 1999, NONE
    Teaching attitudes among teachers at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2019 - 2021, International Funding
    Endoplasmic reticulum stress: a key regulator of the follicular microenvironment in the ovary ( Consultant)
  2. 2019 - 2021, International Funding
    Induction of aryl hydrocarbon receptor in granulosa cells by endoplasmic reticulum stress contributes to pathology of polycystic ovary syndrome ( Consultant)
  3. 2018 - 2020, International Funding
    Androgens Increase Accumulation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Granulosa Cells by Activating ER Stress in PCOS ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2018 - 2020, International Funding
    Accumulation of AGEs in follicles reduces oocyte competence by triggering inflammation via activation of ATF4 in the follicular microenvironment. ( Consultant)
  5. 2018 - 2020, International Funding
    Androgens Increase Accumulation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Granulosa Cells by Activating ER Stress in PCOS, College of Women Assosication of Japan (CWAJ) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2018 - 2020, International Funding
    Activation of endoplasmic reticulum stress mediates oxidative stress-induced apoptosis of granulosa cells in ovaries affected by endometrioma , College of Women Assosication of Japan (CWAJ) ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2018 - 2020, International Funding
    Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in follicles is associated with poor oocyte developmental competence , College of Women Assosication of Japan (CWAJ) ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2017 - 2019, International Funding
    Role of oxidative stress in follicular fluid on embryos of patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment ( Consultant)
  9. 2017 - 2019, International Funding
    Accumulation of advanced glycation end products in follicles is associated with poor oocyte developmental competence ( Consultant)
  10. 2016 - 2018, International Funding
    Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Activated by Androgen Enhances Apoptosis of Granulosa Cells via Induction of Death Receptor 5 in PCOS ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2016 - 2017, International Funding
    A Potential Role for Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Progesterone Deficiency in Obese Women ( Consultant)
  12. 2016 - 2017, International Funding
    Activation of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Granulosa Cells from Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Contributes to Ovarian Fibrosis ( Consultant)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Activated by Androgen Enhances Apoptosis of Granulosa Cells via Induction of Death Receptor 5 in PCOS, AEPCOS-UPDATE MEETING: Development of PCOS related health concerns in offspring and their potential transfer across generations, Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (AEPCOS) (International) (22 Mar 2019 - 22 Mar 2019)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Androgens Increase Accumulation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Granulosa Cells by Activating ER Stress in PCOS, ENDO 2020, Endocrine Society (International) (28 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020)
  2. Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Activated by Androgen Enhances Apoptosis of Granulosa Cells via Induction of Death Receptor 5 in PCOS, ENDO 2019 , Endocrine Society (International) (23 Mar 2019 - 26 Mar 2019)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Malaysian Parents Attitude And Perception On Premarital Sex, Unintended Pregnancy And The Usage Of Contraception Among Adolescents (Age 10-19) , 24th XXIV Asian and Oceanic Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOCOG 2015) , AOFOG (Asia & Oceania Federation of Obstetrics &Gynaecology )/Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society Of Malaysia (OGSM) (International) (03 Jun 2016 - 06 Jun 2016)
  2. Single blinded randomised placebo-controlled trial: To evaluate the efficacy of intraperitoneal ropivacaine in decreasing postoperative pain after laparoscopic tubal sterilization, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RCOG) 10th International Scientific Meeting 2012, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RCOG) (International) (05 Jun 2012 - 08 Jun 2012)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Characteristics of The Gut Microbiota in Japanese Patients With Premenstrual Syndrome, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2022) Unraveling The Molecular Mechanism of Huatan Tongjing Decoction in The Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Based On Network Pharmacology, International, (Reviewer)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2020) -, KAUTHAR ZAHIR
  2. (2020) -, MUHAMMAD UDZAIR ABD RAHMAN
  3. (2018) -, VICTORIA IVY A/P PAUL RAJ
  4. (2018) -, NURBAYANI BINTI RAMLEE
  5. (2017) -, ARIFAH BINTI JAMALUDDIN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) UMMP bagi Ijazah Dasar
  2. (2020) Practice of Clinical Medicine (Stage 3.2)
  3. (2016) UMMP (Stream 4) Posting G Cohort 2017
  4. (2014) International Student Clinical attachment: Obstetrics and Gynecology ward/clinic/operating theater
  5. (2014) Internatioanl Student Clinical attachment: Obstetrics and Gynaecology ward/Clinic/Operating theater

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2014) MOG - Masters Weekly Essay Practices
  2. (2014)  MRCOG - Mrcog Part 2 Final Preparation Theory & Osce Course, Penang
  3. (2014) MRCOG - 4th Leicester Mrcog Part Ii Theory Course
  4. (2014) MRCOG - Mrcog Part 2 Revision Course
  5. (2014) MRCOG - Ogsm Mrcog Osce Practice Course
  6. (2013) MRCOG - 3rd Leicester Mrcog Part Ii Theory Course
  7. (2013) MRCOG - Mrcog Part 2 Course, Yangon
  8. (2013) MRCOG - Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (Rcog) Mrcog, Part 2 Revision Course (Written & Osce),
Bachelor
  1. (2021) MIA4001 - Practice of Clinical Medicine (Stage 3.2)
  2. (2016) MIA4001 - Practice of Clinical Medicine (Stage 3.2 )
  3. (2015) MIA4001 - Phase Ii/Iiia/Iiib/Iv Ummp
  4. (2014) MIA4001 - Phase Ii/Iia/Iiib/Iv Ummp

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Medical Aid for Flood Victim in Kuantan, (27 Dec 2014 - 28 Dec 2014)
  • Health Community Service Kuala Langat, (09 May 2014 - 09 May 2014)
  • Earth Day 10km Run, (14 Apr 2014 - 14 Apr 2014)
  • White Ribbon Campaign Run: End to Violence Against Women (10km), (08 Dec 2013 - 08 Dec 2013)
  • International Jazz Earth Day Run (10km), (21 Apr 2013 - 21 Apr 2013)
  • Pink Charity: Against Breast Cancer(12km), (07 Oct 2012 - 07 Oct 2012)
  • Mrs Charity 5km Run, (01 Jul 2012 - 01 Jul 2012)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. OBSTETRIC AND GYNAECOLOGY EMERGENCIES FOR THE DIPLOMA LANJUTAN PERAWATAN KECEMASAN , Wisma R&D, University Malaya (04 Sep 2015 - 04 Sep 2015)
  2. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AVOIDING UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES THEME , Main Auditorium, 2 Floor, Block B, Faculty of Medicine and Healty Sciences. (30 Oct 2015 - 31 Oct 2015)
  3. PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR UMMP, Merdu, University Malaya (05 Nov 2014 - 05 Nov 2014)
  4. SCIENTIFIC WRITING WORKSHOP, Rmc, Univerisiti Malaya (26 Nov 2014 - 27 Nov 2014)
  5. ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP, Univeristy of Malaya Medical Centre (19 Nov 2014 - 20 Nov 2014)
  6. ISI WORKSHOP FOR ACADEMIC STAFF, Main Library Universiti Malaya (11 Dec 2014 - 11 Dec 2014)
  7. KURSUS ASAS PENGAJARAN (TPNL), Bilik Latihan Wisma R&D (25 Aug 2014 - 29 Aug 2014)
  8. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA, Bangunan Canseleri, Universiti Malaya (22 Dec 2014 - 30 Dec 2014)
  9. DEVELOPMENT OF THE FETUS: FERTILIZATION, PRE EMBRYONIC PERIOD AND EMBRYONIC PERIOD FOR THE PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA SAINS KEJURURAWATAN , Department of Nursing Science (10 Sep 2014 - 10 Sep 2014)
  10. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (PPD) CAMP, Eco Resort, Karak. Kuala Lumpur (12 Dec 2014 - 14 Dec 2014)
  11. STAFF TRAINING COURSE IN CHILD PROTECTION, Department of Pediatric, Univeristy of Malaya (18 Aug 2014 - 19 Aug 2014)
CONFERENCE
  1. 24TH ASIAN & OCEANIC CONGRESS OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY, Borneo Convention Center Kuching, Sarawak (03 Jun 2015 - 06 Jun 2015)
  2. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AVOIDING UNPLANNED PREGNANCY, Univerisiti Malaysia Sabah (29 Oct 2015 - 31 Oct 2015)
  3. 13TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PAEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNAECOLOGY, Rcog (16 Sep 2014 - 21 Sep 2014)
  4. BASICS OF ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY PROBLEMS, Hotel Grand Seasons Kuala Lumpur (30 Sep 2014 - 30 Sep 2014)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. THE NEW INTERNATIONAL PCOS GUIDELINE: TYING UP LOOSE ENDS, Bilbao (23 May 2019 - 24 May 2019)
  2. BASIC OF ADOLSECENT GYNAECOLOGY PROBLEMS, Grand Season Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (30 Sep 2014 - 30 Sep 2014)
  3. 13TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLSECENT GYNAECOLOGY, Royal College of Obstetric and Gynaecology (17 Sep 2014 - 20 Sep 2014)
INDUCTION COURSE
  1. KURSUS INDUKSI, Bilik Senat, Aras 4, Bangunan Canseleri Baru (30 Dec 2014 - 30 Dec 2014)
  2. KURSUS INDUKSI, Bilik Senat, Aras 4, Bangunan Canseleri Baru (24 Dec 2014 - 30 Dec 2014)
  3. KURSUS INDUKSI, Bilik Senat, Aras 4, Bangunan Canseleri Baru (22 Dec 2014 - 23 Dec 2014)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. EFFECTIVE COACHING, COUNSELLING AND MENTORING TO DEVELOP OTHERS, Secara Dalam Talian (13 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2021)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 13 JULY 2021, Microsoft Teams(Online) (13 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2021)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. OGSM EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES: Essentials of Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology (PAG), Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (Ogsm) (25 Sep 2021 - 25 Sep 2021)
  2. Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect Update, Paediatric Department, Hospital Melaka (30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2021)