Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. EG KAH PENG

Associate Professor
  • Department of Paediatrics
    Faculty of Medicine

AREAS OF EXPERTISE


  • PAEDIATRICS
    General Paediatrics
  • PAEDIATRICS
    Paediatric Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • Fellow. in Paed Resp. & Sleep Medic, (Paediatric Respitory Medicine)
    Lady Cilento Children's Hospital (Lcch), Brisbane
  • Paediatric Respiratory Medicine Specialist, (Paediatric Respitory Medicine)
    Asian Paediatric Pulmonology Society
  • European Diploma Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, (Paediatric Respitory Medicine)
    European Respiratory Society Education Council
  • MPaeds, (Paediatrics)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    International Medical University Malaysia
  • MEDICAL DEGREE, (Medicine)
    Universiti Andalas, Padang, Indonesia

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Committee Members
    15 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Overall Audit Coordinator for Department of Paediatrics
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Assistant coordinator for MPaeds Written Examination 2021
    15 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Quality Manager
    17 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Treasurer of Paediatric Unit Fund
    22 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Chief of Covid Team, Department of Paediatrics
    01 Sep 2020 - 31 May 2021 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator for Conjoint board Masters of Paediatrics written examination 2020
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Representative of central vetting for Conjoint MPaeds Written Examination 2020
    08 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2020 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Department representative of standard setting for Conjoint MPaeds Written Examination 2020
    09 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2020 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Chief Coordinator for Department, UMMP Final Assessment 2019
    25 Mar 2019 - 14 Jun 2019 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Assistant coordinator for MPaeds Master Clinical Examination 2018
    27 Aug 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Lecturer in-charge of Medical Officer Posting and Leaves
    01 Mar 2015 - 30 Nov 2016 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Invigilator for MPaeds Part II Written Exam 2016
    04 Apr 2016 - 05 Apr 2016 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator Clinical Examination MRCPCH
    28 Feb 2016 - 29 Feb 2016 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Invigilator for MBBS Clinical Examination 2015
    05 Oct 2015 - 05 Oct 2015 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Assistant Coordinator for department, Final MBBS Clinical Examination
    06 Apr 2015 - 13 Apr 2015 (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS


  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION FOR BRONCHOLOGY AND INTERVENTIONAL PULMONOLOGY, MEMBERS FOR LIFE
    Since 2020 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN THORACIC SOCIETY, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2012 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2010 (National)
  • MEMBER OF COVID-19 TASK FORCE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER OF HOME EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAMME (HELP), MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE FOR PAEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, MALAYSIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to 2022 (National)
  • EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY & CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2020 to 2021 (International)
  • EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY SOCIETY, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2016 to 2021 (International)
  • AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND THORACIC SOCIETY, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2017 to 2020 (International)
  • ASIAN PACIFIC SOCIETY OF RESPIROLOGY , ACTIVE MEMBER
    2017 to present (International)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2016 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP


  • 5th prize oral paper presentation Malaysian Thoracic Society Congress 2023
    Malaysian Thoracic Society, 2023 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for tutor of UMMP PBL training workshop
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • Certification of appreciation for contribution in Malaysian Thoracic Society Virtual Congress 2020 as organising committee
    Malaysian Thoracic Society, 2020 (National)
  • Excellent Service Award for year 2019
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for invited speaker for Kidz Respiratory refresher Course 2020
    Hospital Tunku Azizah, 2020 (National)
  • Invited speaker for Malaysian Thoracic Society Virtual Congress 2020
    Malaysian Thoracic Society, 2020 (National)
  • Facilitator for Asthma Camp 2019
    Asthma Club Selangor and Federal Territory, 2019 (Community)
  • Best 5 Poster Award
    International Congress on Pediatric Pulmonology (CIPP), 2019 (International)
  • Facilitator for Asthma Camp 2018
    Selangor & Federal Territory Asthma Club, 2018 (Community)
  • Best Poster for Malaysian Thoracic Society Annual Congress
    Malaysian Thoracic Society, 2018 (National)
  • The Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) Short-term Research/Training Scholarship
    Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, 2017 (International)
  • UMSC C.A.R.E Fund for overseas subspecialty training
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Second Prize of Poster Presentation Award for Malaysian Thoracic Society Annual Congress 2016
    Malaysian Thoracic Society, 2016 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation as invited speaker at the postgraduate course on paediatric respiratory medicine
    Department of Paediatrics, University of Malaya, 2015 (Department)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for contribution in the preparatory course for clinical examination master of Paediatrics
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya & Academy of Medicine Malaysia, 2015 (Department)
  • Certification of appreciation as organising committtee for dengue management workshop
    University of Malaya Medical Centre, 2014 (Ptj/ Faculty)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Abdullah, Asmaa' Hazirah; Nathan, Anna Marie; Jayanath, Subhashini; Kwan, Zhenli; Azanan, Mohamad Shafiq; Hng, Shih Ying; Eg, Kah Peng; de Bruyne, Jessie A.; Leong, Kin Fon; Wee, Ai Leen; Ponnuthurai, Nirmala; Begum, Sabeera (2023). Poor sleep quality in children with atopic dermatitis and its effects on behavior: A multicenter cross-sectional study from a low-middle-income country, PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL. 65(1). doi:10.1111/ped.15473
  2. Hng, S. Y.; Eg, K. P.; deBruyne, J. A.; Nathan, A. M.; Zahari, Z.; Lee, W. S.; Kulasegarah, J.; Lum, C. S.; Gan, C. S.; Chuah, S. L.; Sanmugam, A.; Mokhtar, Raja R. A.; Krishnasamy, S.; Gowdh, Muhammad N. F.; Hashim, N.; Mansor, M.; Zahari, N.; Tubirin, S. H. (2023). Outcome of Congenital Tracheal Stenosis from a Middle-income Country, PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY. 58, S130-S130
  3. Jalunis, M. M.; Hng, S. Y.; Eg, K. P.; debruyne, J. A.; Nathan, A. M. (2023). Respiratory Outcome of Children with Empyema from a Middle-income Country, PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY. 58, S102-S102
  4. Sallih, Aimi Suhaili Mohd; Wee, Mae Wae; Zaki, Rafdzah A.; Hng, Shih Ying; Eg, Kah Peng; Nathan, Anna M.; de Bruyne, Jessie A. (2023). The outcome of COVID-19 in children with chronic lung disease: Systematic review and meta-analyses, PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY. . doi:10.1002/ppul.26403
  5. Hue, Yuen Ling; Lum, Lucy Chai See; Ahmad, Siti Hawa; Tan, Soon Sin; Wong, Shin Yee; Nathan, Anna Marie; Eg, Kah Peng; Choon, Melissa de Bruyne Ming May (2022). Safety, tolerability and efficacy of LEGA-Kid (R) mechanical percussion device versus conventional chest physiotherapy in children: a randomised, single-blind controlled study, SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL. 63(2), 105-110. doi:10.11622/smedj.2020084
  6. Ismail, N. D.; H'ng, S. Y.; Gowdh, Muhammad N. F.; Abdullah, B. J.; Hashim, S. A.; Eg, K. P.; Thavagnanam, S.; Man, K. S.; de Bruyne, J.; Nathan, A. M. (2022). Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in Managing Refractory Chylothorax, PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY. 57, S133-S133
  7. Lum, Lucy Chai See; Ramanujam, Tindivanum Muthurangam; Yik, Yee Ian; Lee, Mei Ling; Chuah, Soo Lin; Breen, Emer; Zainal-Abidin, Anis Siham; Singaravel, Srihari; Thambidorai, Conjeevaram Rajendrarao; de Bruyne, Jessie Anne; Nathan, Anna Marie; Thavagnanam, Surendran; Eg, Kah Peng; Chan, Lucy; Abdel-Latif, Mohamed E.; Gan, Chin Seng (2022). Outcomes of neonatal congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a non-ECMO center in a middle-income country: a retrospective cohort study, BMC PEDIATRICS. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12887-022-03453-5
  8. Nathan, A. M.; de Bruyne, J.; Eg, K. P.; Ismail, N. D.; Koh, M. T.; Tan, L. T.; Thong, M. K.; Tae, S. K. T.; Atiya, N. B.; Tubirin, S. H.; H'ng, S. Y. (2022). Management of Multi-Drug Resistant Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection in Children with Cystic Fibrosis: Two Case Studies, PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY. 57, S132-S133
  9. Nathan, Anna Marie; Chong, Kai Ning; Teh, Cindy Shuan Ju; Hng, Shih Ying; Eg, Kah Peng; de Bruyne, Jessie Anne; Muhamad, Anis Najwa; Adam, Quraisiah; Zaki, Rafdzah Ahmad; Razali, Nuguelis (2022). Colonization of the newborn respiratory tract and its association with respiratory morbidity in the first 6 months of life: A prospective cohort study, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 122, 712-720. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2022.06.049
  10. Thong, Meow-Keong; Tae, Sok-Kun; Mazlan, Rifhan; Fong, Choong Yi; Marie, Nathan Anna; Li, Limin; Lim, Wei-Kang; Eg, Kah-Peng (2022). Ethical issues related to gene therapy with onasemnogene abeparvovec for spinal muscular atrophy type 1 in a developing country, GENETICS IN MEDICINE. 24(3), S274-S275. doi:10.1016/j.gim.2022.01.472
  11. Wong, Judith Ju Ming; Gan, Chin Seng; Kaushal, Sanghvi Heli; Chuah, Soo Lin; Sultana, Rehena; Tan, Natalie Woon Hui; Eg, Kah Peng; Thoon, Koh Cheng; Lee, Jan Hau; Yung, Chee Fu (2022). Pediatric COVID-19 Risk Factors in Southeast Asia-Singapore and Malaysia: A Test-Negative Case-Control Study, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE. 106(4), 1113-1120. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.21-1000
  12. Chong, Kai Ning; Chean, Hui E.; Zaki, Rafdzah Ahmad; Taib, Siti Hawa Mohd; Majid, Hazreen Abdul; Ng, Ai Kah; Eg, Kah Peng; Hng, Shih Ying; Teh, Cindy Shuan Ju; Razali, Nuguelis; Nathan, Anna Marie; de Bruyne, Jessie Anne (2021). Maternal diet during pregnancy and infant respiratory morbidity: A prospective study, ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION. 30(4), 632-642. doi:10.6133/apjcn.202112_30(4).0010
  13. Thavagnanam, S., H'ng, S. Y., Nathan, A. M., Eg, K. P., Chinna, K., Turbirin, S. H. B., & Bruyne, J. A. D. (2021). WRISTOX2 is a reliable tool to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 151, 6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110930
Others
  1. Eg KP, Thomas RJ, Masters IB & Chang AB. (2020). Development and validation of a bronchoscopically defined bronchitis scoring tool in children. Pediatric Pulmonology, 55:2444-2451.
  2. Hue et al (2020) Safety, tolerability and efficacy of LEGA-Kid mechanical percussion device versus conventional chest physiotherapy in children: a randomised, single-blind controlled study. Singapore Med J 2020, 1 16
  3. McCallum, GB; Singleton, RJ; Redding, GJ; Grimwood, K; Byrnes, CA; Valery, PC; Mobberley, C; Oguoma, VM; Eg, KP; Morris, PS; Chang, ANB 2020. A decade on: Follow-up findings of indigenous children with bronchiectasis. PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
  4. Nathan, AM; Teh, CSJ; Eg, KP; Jabar, KA; Zaki, R; Hng, SY; Westerhout, C; Thavagnanam, S; de Bruyne, JA 2020. Respiratory sequelae and quality of life in children one-year after being admitted with a lower respiratory tract infection: A prospective cohort study from a developing country. PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
  5. Nathan, AM; Teh, CSJ; Jabar, KA; Teoh, BT; Tangaperumal, A; Westerhout, C; Zaki, R; Eg, KP; Thavagnanam, S; de Bruyne, JA 2020. Bacterial pneumonia and its associated factors in children from a developing country: A prospective cohort study. PLOS ONE
  6. Tan, LT; Nathan, AM; Jayanath, S; Eg, KP; Thavagnanam, S; Lum, LCS; Gan, CS; de Bruyne, JA 2020. Health-related quality of life and developmental outcome of children on home mechanical ventilation in a developing country: A cross-sectional study. PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
  7. Navaratnam, V., Forrester, D.L., Eg, K. P. & Chang, A. B. (2019). Invited Review Series: Paediatric and adult bronchiectasis: Monitoring, cross-infection, role of multidisciplinary teams and self-management plans. Respirology, vol 24(2), p.115(12).
  8. Ooi, JM; Eg, KP; Chinna, K; Nathan, AM; de Bruyne, JA; Thavagnanam, S 2019. Predictive risk factors for complicated pneumonia in Malaysian children. JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
  9. Lim, LM; Woo, YY; de Bruyne, JA; Nathan, AM; Kee, SY; Chan, YF; Chiam, CW; Eg, KP; Thavagnanam, S; Sam, IC 2018. Epidemiology, clinical presentation and respiratory sequelae of adenovirus pneumonia in children in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. PLOS ONE
  10. Thomas, RJ; Eg, KP; Masters, IB; McElrea, M; Chang, AB 2018. Towards developing a valid scoring tool for bronchitis during flexible bronchoscopy. PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
  11. Eg, K. P., Mirra, V., Chang, A. B., & Santamaria, F. (2017). Editorial: Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease and Bronchiectasis in Children and Adolescents. Front Pediatr, 5, 196. doi:10.3389/fped.2017.00196
  12. Nathan AM, Qiao YL, Jafar FL, Chan YF, Eg KP, Thavagnanam S, Abu Bakar S, Sam I-C, de Bruyne JA. (2017). Viruses and hospitalization for childhood lower respiratory tract infection in Malaysia: A prospective study. Pediatr Respirol Crit Care Med 2017:1:46-51. doi:10.4103/prcm.prcm_2_17
  13. Nathan AM, de Bruyne JA, Eg KP and Thavagnanam S (2017) Review: Quality of Life in Children withNon-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Front. Pediatr. 5:84.
  14. Nathan, AM; Loo, HY; de Bruyne, JA; Eg, KP; Kee, SY; Thavagnanam, S; Bouniu, M; Wong, JE; Gan, CS; Lum, LCS 2017. Thirteen years of invasive and noninvasive home ventilation for children in a developing country: A retrospective study. PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
  15. Koh, M. T., Eg, K. P., Loh, S. S. 2016. Hospitalised Malaysian children with pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza: clinical characteristics, risk factors for severe disease and comparison with the 2002-2007 seasonal influenza. Singapore Medical Journal.  (Tier 4, Impact Factor = 0.573)
  16. Shanmugam, S., Nathan, A. M., Zaki, R., Tan, K. E., Eg, K. P., Thavagnanam, S., de Bruyne, J. A. 2016. Parents are poor at labelling wheeze in children: a cross-sectional study. Bmc Pediatrics.  (Tier 2, Impact Factor = 1.813)
  17. Nathan, A. M., Zaki, R., Rozario, R., Dhania, N., Hamirudin, S., Eg, K. P., Kee, S. Y., Teh, C., Jabar, K. A., Westerhout, C., Thavagnanam, S., de Bruyne, J. 2015. Cross cultural translation, adaptation and reliability of the Malay version of the Canadian Acute Respiratory Illness and Flu Scale (CARIFS). Health and Quality of Life Outcomes.  (Tier 2, Impact Factor = 2.120)
  18. Loh, L.C., Eg, K.P.,Puspanathan, P., Tang, S.P., Yip, K.S., Vijayasingham, P., Thayaparan, T & Kumar, S. (2004). A comparison of sputum induction methods: ultrasonic vs compressed-air nebuliser and hypertonic vs isotonic saline inhalation. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. Vol.22(1), p.11-7.
Chapter in Books
  1. Eg KP., Nathan AM. (2023). Post-adenovirus bronchiolitis obliterans with tracheobronchomalacia in a young child. In Abdul Rahman JA, Joseph T (Eds). A Case-Based Approach to Interventional Pulmonology: A Focus on Asian Perspectives (pp.492-494). Bentham Science Publishers.
  2. KP Eg, RJ Thomas, M Weinberger & AB Chang. (2020). Bronchiectasis and suppurative bronchitis. In S Goldfarb & J Piccione (Eds.). Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy in Children (pp. 253-274). Humana Press, Springer Nature Switzerland.
  3. Eg, K.P. (2019). Pleural Diseases. In W.S. Lee, C.G. Tay & S.H. Lum (Eds), Textbook of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp. 206-209). UM Press
  4. Eg, K.P. (2019). Wheezing disorders and asthma. In WS Lee, CG Tay & SH Lum (Eds.), Textbook of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp197-205). UM Press
Article in Proceeding
  1. Eg KP, E HC, Nathan AM, Thavagnanam S, Tubirin S, de Bruyne JA, Koh MT, Abdullah BJ. (2015). Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm in Pediatric Infective Lung Diseases A Case Report. Pediatric Pulmonology 2015;54(suppl 1):S136
  2. Hng SY, Nathan AM, de Bruyne JA, Chinna K, Thavagnanam S. (2019). The Use of WristOx2 in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children. Pediatric Pulmonology 2019;54(suppl 1):S113
  3. Eg KP, Thomas R, Masters IB, McElrea M, Chang AB. (2018). Development and Validation of a Bronchoscopically Defined Bronchitis Tool in Children. Respirology March 2018;23(S1):168
  4. Thomas R, Eg KP, Masters I, Mcelrea M, Chang A. (2015). Can a bronchoscopically defined bronchitis tool in children be validly developed? Respirology March 2018;23(S1):28
  5. Eg KP, Nathan Am, Ew JV, Tay E, Thavagnanam S, de Bruyne JA. (2017). What is the ideal duration of antibiotic treatment for community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalised children - A pilot randomised controlled study. Pediatric Pulmonology 2017;52(S46)S112
  6. Eg KP, Nathan AM, Thayagnanam S, de Bruyne JA. (2015). Congenital Tracheobronchial Anomaly: Three Children With Bronchus Suis And Tracheal Anomalies. Respirology 2015;20(suppl 3):68
  7. Hon SK, Eg KP, Kee SY, Nathan AM, de Bruyne AM, Thavagnanam S. (2015). An Unusual Cause Of Noisy Breathing In A Newborn. Respirology 2015;20(suppl 3):122
  8. Nathan AM, Loo HY, Eg KP, Kee SY, Hashim A, Zaluwi A, Thavagnanam S, de Bruyne JA. (2015). Home Ventilation in Children - a Rapidly Expanding Service. Respirology 2015 (Suppl 3),121
  9. Ooi JM, Eg KP, Chinna K, Nathan AM, de Bruyne JA, Thavagnanam S. (2015). Risk Factors For Complicated Pneumonia In Children. Respirology 2015;20(suppl 3):120
  10. Eg KP, Nathan AM, de Bruyne JA, Khalid F. (2012). Do aeroallergen sensitization and immunoglobulin E levels correlate with severity of asthma in Malaysian children? Paediatric Respiratory Reviews 2012;13(Suppl 1):S52. doi:10.1016/S1526-0542(12)70062-3
  11. Eg KP, Puspanathan P, Tang SP, Yip KS, Vijayasingham P, Loh LC. (2002), A comparison of sputum induction methods. European Respiratory Journal (2002) 20:Suppl 38:3362
  12. Yip KS, Tang SP, Puspanathan P, Eg KP, Vijayasingham P, Thayaparan T, Kumar S, Loh LC. (2002). Safety and tolerability of differing sputum induction methods in normal subjects. European Respiratory Journal 2002;20 (suppl 38):3361

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2020 - 2022, Private Funding
    Efficacy of nebulised hypertonic saline in children with chronic suppurative lung disease ( Consultant)
  2. 2020 - 2022, NONE
    Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on the psychosocial and mental well-being status of healthcare workers in paediatric services ( Consultant)
  3. 2020 - 2021, NONE
    Outcomes of screening strategies for detection of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in children in University of Malaya Medical Centre ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2019 - 2020, SEQIRUS UK LIMITED POINT
    A PHASE III, RANDOMIZED, OBSERVER-BLIND, MULTICENTER STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY, IMMUNOGENICITY AND SAFETY OF SEQIRUS CELL-BASED QUADRIVALENT SUBUNIT INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE (QIVC) COMPARED TO A NON-INFLUENZA VACCINE WHEN ADMINISTRATED IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS AGED 6 MONTHS THROUGH 47 MONTHS ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2018 - 2020, Malaysian Thoracic Society Research Grant
    Impact of prenatal maternal diet and smoking on the development of infant, bacterial colonisation, allergies and respiratory infections ( Consultant)
  6. 2019 - 2020, Private Funding
    Burden of Pertussis in hospitalised infants less than 6 months of age in Malaysia -A hospital-based surveillance study ( Consultant)
  7. 2018 - 2019, NONE
    Assessment of Pain During Painful Procedures With Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) Monitor in Paediatric ICU ( Consultant)
  8. 2014 - 2017, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Aetiology, Duration of Antibiotics and quality of life in pneumonia in children ( Consultant)
  9. 2016 - 2017, NONE
    A Randomized, Single-blind, Controlled Study to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of LEGA-Kid compared to conventional chest physiotherapy in children ( Consultant)
  10. 2011 - 2015, NONE
    Etiology of lower respiratory tract infections in children admitted to UMMC ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2023 - 2026, Queensland University of Technology
    Using erdosteine to improve outcomes of children with bronchiectasis - a double-blind, randomised controlled trial ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2023, SINOVAC LIFE SCIENCES CO., LTD.
    COVID STudy ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2016 - 2022, MENZIES SCHOOL OF HEALTH RESEARCH
    HOPE Study ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2019 - 2021, International Funding
    A Phase III, Randomized, Observer-blind, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Immunogenicity and Safety of Seqirus Cell-Based Quadrivalent Subunit Influenza Virus Vaccine (QIVc) Compared to a Non-Influenza Vaccine when Administrated in Healthy Subjects aged 6 Months through 47 Months ( Consultant)
  5. 2017 - 2018, International Funding
    Development and validation of a bronchoscopically defined bronchitis tool ( Consultant)
  6. 2015 - 2016, Private Funding
    A Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, 2-Part Study of Orally Administered AK0529 to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Antiviral Effect of Single and Multiple Dosing in Hospitalised Infants with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT


  • Visiting Consultant Paediatric Respiratory Physician, National Heart Institute (Institut Jantung Negara), Consultant
    01 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 (National)
  • Member of Board of Advisors for Wecarejourney Spinal Muscular Atrophy Support Group, WeCareJourney
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Visiting Paediatric Respiratory Consultant for National Heart Institute, National Heart Institute
    01 Feb 2019 - 01 Feb 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED


INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Childhood asthma, Webinar of second paediatric preparatory course 2020, Department of Paediatrics, University of Malaya (National) (05 Sep 2020 - 05 Sep 2020)
  2. Congenital Lung Diseases - When to suspect?, Kidz Respiratory Refresher Course, Department of Paediatrics, Hospital Tunku Azizah (National) (23 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2020)
  3. Approach to chronic cough in children, Intensive Course for Year 1 Masters of Paediatrics, University of Malaya (National) (19 Nov 2019 - 19 Nov 2019)
  4. Respiratory outcomes among PICU graduates , Congress of Malaysian Thoracic Society 2019, Malaysian Thoracic Society (National) (19 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019)
  5. Childhood asthma: Acute & Chronic, Second MMed (Paeds) Preparatory Course 2019, Department of Paediatrics, University of Malaya (National) (06 Jul 2019 - 07 Jul 2019)
  6. What parents need to know about vaccines? , Vaccine Awareness Forum , University of Malaya Specialist Centre (Others) (20 Apr 2019 - 20 Apr 2019)
  7. Dengue infection in children - An update, National ID Workshop, Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases (National) (07 May 2016 - 08 May 2016)
  8. Dengue Management in Children, First Borneo Dengue Workshop, KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital (National) (09 Jan 2016 - 10 Jan 2016)
  9. The Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea , Postgraduate Course on Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, University of Malaya (National) (05 Dec 2015 - 06 Dec 2015)
  10. MCQs and Quiz, Second Preparatory Course for MMed (Paediatrics) Entrance Examination, Sungai Buloh Hospital  (National) (13 Jun 2015 - 13 Jun 2015)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Organising committee, Virtual Congress of Malaysian Thoracic Society 2020, Malaysian Thoracic Society  (National) (24 Sep 2019 - 13 Dec 2020)
  2. A practical approach to dengue management , Dengue management workshop, University of Malaya Medical Centre (National) (04 Dec 2015 - 05 Dec 2014)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm in Pediatric Infective Lung Diseases A Case Report, 18th International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology, International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology (International) (27 Jun 2019 - 27 Jun 2019)
  2. Development and Validation of a Bronchoscopically Defined Bronchitis Tool in Children, The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting 2018, The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand (International) (24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018)
  3. What is the ideal duration of antibiotic treatment for community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalised children - A pilot randomised controlled study, 16th International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology, International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology (International) (22 Jun 2017 - 22 Jun 2017)
  4. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections In Hospitalised Children - An aetiology and Follow Up Study, Malaysian Thoracic Society Annual Congress 2016, Malaysian Thoracic Society (National) (28 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2016)
  5. Congenital Tracheobronchial Anomaly:3 Children with Bronchus Suis and tracheal anomalies, The 20th Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Asian Pacific Society of Respirology & Malaysian Thoracic Society (International) (05 Dec 2015 - 05 Dec 2015)
  6. Do aeroallergen sensitization and immunoglobulin E levels correlate with severity of asthma in Malaysian children?, International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology CIPP XI, International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology (International) (30 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2012)
PRESENTER
  1. Transition in respiratory care, Congress of Malaysia Thoracic Society 2019, Malaysia Thoracic Society (National) (21 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019)
  2. One year fellowship in Brisbane, Departmental End of Fellowship Presentation, Department of Paediatrics (Others) (17 May 2019 - 17 May 2019)
  3. Case presentation on a child with Prader Willi syndrome and central hypoventilation CPAP dependent, The 20th Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, Asian Pacific Society of Respirology & Malaysian Thoracic Society (International) (03 Dec 2015 - 03 Dec 2015)
OTHERS
  1. The Use of WristOx2 in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children, The 18th International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology, International Congress of Pediatric Pulmonology (International) (28 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019)
  2. Can a bronchoscopically defined bronchitis tool in children be validly developed?, The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand Annual Scientific Congress, The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand (International) (24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018)
  3. Home Ventilation in Children - a Rapidly Expanding Service, Asia Pacific Society of Respirology Annual Congress 2015, Asia Pacific Society of Respirology  (International) (03 Dec 2015 - 03 Dec 2015)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2023) Proposal Defence for Nursing Phd Student Entitled "Factors Influencing of Child-Friendly Healthcare Practice Among Chinese Nurses", University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2020) Peer review articles from the Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences , (Reviewer)
  3. (2020) Examiner for Master of Paediatrics Written Examination March 2020 , (Examiner)
  4. (2020) Peer review for ISI Journal Pediatric Pulmonology , (Reviewer)
  5. (2020) Peer review for Translational Pediatrics , (Reviewer)
  6. (2020) Assessor for Master of Nursing Science Candidature defence for thesis entitled "The relationship between level of knowledge and quality of life among asthmatic school children" , (Assessor)
  7. (2020) Assessor for PhD in Nursing Science Candidature Defence for thesis entitled "Impact of mobile apps in promoting asthma knowledge and quality of life among school children with asthma in Malaysia , (Assessor)
  8. (2020) Review article in the Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC) , (Reviewer)
  9. (2019) Examiner for Master Clinical Examination 2019 , (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2018) Examiner for MBBS Final Written Examination , (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2017) Peer review for three manuscripts of Pediatric Pulmonology in year 2018 , (Reviewer)
  12. (2017) Examiner for OSCE Examination MMBS Stage 2 , (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2016) Examiner for MBBS Final Clinical Examination 2014/16 , (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Member of Board of Advisors for We Care Journey, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2022) Medical Consultant On Medical Equipment Assistance Programme, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2022) Visiting Paediatric Respiratory Consultant for Institut Jantung Negara, National, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  4. (2022) Consultant Paediatric Respiratory Physician, National, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  5. (2020) Review of the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Childhood Asthma, Malaysian Thoracic Society, Lung Foundation Malaysia, Academy of Medicine Malaysia
  6. (2019) Member of Board of Advisors for Spinal Muscular Atrophy support group, WeCareJourney , National
  7. (2019) Committee member of Scientific Programme for Malaysian Thoracic Society 2020, Malaysian Thoracic Society, National
  8. (2019) Committee member of the 9th Asian Pacific Congress on Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology 2021, Asian Pacific Association of Bronchology & Malaysian Association of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, International
  9. (2018) International collaborative research work on bronchiectasis in children, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, Australia, International
  10. (2018) International Collaboration on publication of a paediatric bronchoscopy book, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), International
  11. (2018) International collaboration of invited review series on paediatric and adult bronchiectasis in Respirology, Asian Pacific Society of Respirology, International
  12. (2018) Horonary Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Fellow and member of Cough, Asthma & Allergy Research Group (CAARG), Lady Cilento Children's Hospital (LCCH) & Centre for Children's Health Research (CCHR), International
  13. (2018) Childhood Interstitial Lung Diseases Australia & New Zealand (chILDRANZ) Peer Support Group Monthly Teleconference , ChILDRANZ Peer Support Group, International
  14. (2016) Root Cause Analysis Committee for Diphteria management, University of Malaya Medical Centre
  15. (2015) Instructor for Neonatal Resuscitation Programme, Perinatal Society of Malaysia
  16. (2014) Organisation of Dengue management workshops , University of Malaya Medical Centre
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Invited Speaker for Malaysian Thoracic Society Annual Congress On Covid-19 in Children - Long Term Respiratory Sequelae, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Speaker and Facilitator, University, (Course Facilitator)
Mentoring
  1. (2022) Mentor For, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2020) Outcomes of screening strategies for detection of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in children in University of Malaya Medical Centre, Archana A/P Subramaniam
  2. (2019) IMPACT OF PRENATAL MATERNAL DIET AND TOBACCO SMOKE EXPOSURE ON INFANT RESPIRATORY TRACT BACTERIAL COLONISATION AND RESPIRATORY MORBIDITY, CHONG KAI NING
  3. (2018) Bronchoarterial ratio in paediatric population in aid of bronchiectasis diagnosis, Hoi Hui May
  4. (2018) Assessment of pain during painful procedures with Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) monitor in paediatric intensive care unit, Chee Yun Shan
  5. (2018) A five-year review of flexible bronchoscopy in children in University of Malaya Medical Centre: A retrospective review, Noorintan Liana Bt Mohamed Sharif
  6. (2015) Knowledge on asthma, self care management and quality of life among school children, Siti Munirah Binti Abdul Wahab
  7. (2015) Comparison of PIM1 and PIM2 scoring in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in a single tertiary centre in Malaysia, Farah Waheeda Bt Aziz
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) Fellowship Training in Paediatric Respiratory and Sleep Medicine for Dr Nor Diyana Ismail
  2. (2019) Elective posting
  3. (2018) Elective posting
  4. (2015) Elective posting

TEACHING


Master
  1. (2020) XXX - Master of Paediatrics
  2. (2019) XXX - Master of Paediatrics
  3. (2018) XXX - Master of Paediatrics
  4. (2017) XXX - Master of Paediatrics
  5. (2016) XXX - Master of Paediatrics
  6. (2015) XXX - Master of Paediatrics
Bachelor
  1. (2020) XXX - Ummp 3.3
  2. (2019) XXX - Ummp 3.1
  3. (2018) XXX - Ummp 3.2
  4. (2017) XXX -
  5. (2017) XXX - Ummp 3.2
  6. (2016) XXX - Block 5 Clinical Days for Respiratory Sciences
  7. (2016) XXX - MBBS Phase 3a
  8. (2015) XXX - MBBS Phase 3b
  9. (2014) XXX - MBBS Phase 3a

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Volunteer for Tzu Chi Vaccine Centre as Counsellor, (11 Dec 2021 - 26 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Donation of Ppe to Hospital During Covid-19 Pandemic, (30 Mar 2020 - 30 Mar 2020)
  • Donation to Children'S Welfare Home During Covid-19 Pandemic, (21 Mar 2020 - 21 Mar 2020)
  • Blood Donation, (24 Feb 2020 - 16 Oct 2020)
  • Participant of Kepong Unity Run 2019, (08 Dec 2019 - 08 Dec 2019)
  • Participant of Kamicaring Run 2019, (17 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2019)
  • Participant of Turtle Run 2019 Organised by University of Malaya, (05 Oct 2019 - 05 Oct 2019)
  • Lecture On "Disorders of Respiratory System" to Students of Bachelor in Nursing Science, (24 Sep 2019 - 24 Sep 2019)
  • Participant of Ir Run 2019 Organised by Interventional Radiology Unit, UKM, (03 Aug 2019 - 03 Aug 2019)
  • Interview by Bernama On Sleep Disorders of Childhood Obesity, (10 May 2019 - 10 May 2019)
  • Moderator for Public Forum On World Asthma Day 2019, (02 May 2019 - 02 May 2019)
  • Speaker for Public Forum On Vaccine Awareness Forum, (20 Apr 2019 - 20 Apr 2019)
  • Interview by Astro Tv Programme Pa & Ma On Asthma in Children, (07 Feb 2019 - 07 Feb 2019)
  • Facilitator for Asthma Camp 2018 & 2019, (09 Dec 2018 - 07 Dec 2019)
  • Participant of Super Preemies Run 2018 Organised by Perinatal Society of Malaysia, (18 Nov 2018 - 18 Nov 2018)
  • Volunteer and Participant for Tzu Chi International Medical Association Conference 2017 - Healthcare Beyond Medicine, (17 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2017)
  • Lecture On "Disorders of Respiratory System" to The Paediatric Nursing Degree Programme Students, (08 Sep 2016 - 08 Sep 2016)
  • Lecture On "The Management of Asthma in Children" to The Year 1 Master Students of Family Medicine, University of Malaya, (08 Aug 2016 - 08 Aug 2016)
  • Volunteer for Tzu Chi Hospital Survival Course 2016, (17 Apr 2016 - 17 Apr 2016)
  • Regular Donor for United Nations Children'S Fund (Unicef), (30 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2021)
  • Voluntary Doctor for Tzu Chi International Medical Association (Tima) Selayang Outreach Ambulatory Clinic for United Nation Refugees (Unhcr), (01 Jan 2016 - 11 Aug 2019)
  • Lecture On Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Children to The Year 1 Master Students of Family of Medicine, University of Malaya, (25 Aug 2015 - 25 Aug 2015)

COURSE ATTENDED


External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. ERS Virtual Congress 2021, Online (05 Sep 2021 - 08 Sep 2021)
  2. TSANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting 2021, Online (01 May 2021 - 02 May 2021)
  3. The 5th Asia Pacific Prader Willi syndrome Conference, Online (29 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2021)
  4. Advances in Paediatrics, Online (20 Nov 2021 - 21 Nov 2021)
NATIONAL
  1. Workshop on Sampling Size in Quantitative Research, Online (29 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2021)
  2. Malaysian Thoracic Society Congress 2021, One World Hotel (02 Dec 2021 - 05 Dec 2021)
  3. Literature Review: Search, Review & Write Online Workshop, Online (18 Dec 2021 - 19 Dec 2021)