Curriculum Vitae

DR. KARSHINI A/P JEYA PIRATHABA

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Parasitology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • karshini
  • 0379674752

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Karshini has a deep passion for diagnostic microbiology and parasitology. After earning her Master’s in Pathology (Microbiology) in 2022, she gained experience as a medical microbiologist at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Queen Elizabeth in Kota Kinabalu. Her interests focus on diagnostic tools and technologies that can identify pathogens causing parasitic illnesses in laboratories. In December 2023, she joined the Department of Parasitology to further explore her passion. Currently, Dr. Karshini is a medical lecturer in the Department of Parasitology at the University of Malaya and the coordinator of the Parasitology Diagnostic Unit at the University Malaya Medical Centre.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PARASITOLOGY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MP, (Mikrobiologi Perubatan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MD, (Medicine)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • MASTER COURSE COORDINATOR (COMMITTEE MEMBER) -MASTER OF MEDICAL PARASITOLOY ADN ENTOMOLOGY.
    02 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 (Department)
  • MQG 7004
    02 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 (Department)
  • UMMP/PBL
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • MASTER OF PATHOLOGY ( MIKROBIOLOGI)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • COURSE MQG7006: PARASITE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER DISEASE
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES, MEMBER
    2024 to present (International)
  • MSPTM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE - ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIA SOCIETY OF CHEMOTHERAPY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Pirathabaa, K. J., Kahara, M. K. B. A., & Hussinb, N. S. C. Invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella in adult patients: A three-year review in a Malaysian General Hospital.
  2. Pirathaba, K. J., Ishak, N., Ngoo, S. K. M. H., Hashim, R., & Samsudin, N. (2023). A CASE OF NECROPSOBACTER ROSORUM BACTERAEMIA: Received 2023-02-10; Accepted 2023-03-21; Published 2023-05-22. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC), 26(1), 185-188.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2026, Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS)
    Development Of Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification-lateral Flow Assay For Rapid Diagnosis Of Zoonotic Malaria ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2025, Others MOHE
    Improved Applications Of Space Spray For Aedes Resistant Strains ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Advisor for Labqas Malaria Eqa Screening Program, MIMLS-LABQAS
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (National)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Lantikan Sebagai Pemeriksa Bagi Peperiksaan Bersama Ijazah Sarjana Patologi (Mikrobiologi Perubatan) Tahap Ii Sesi 2023/2024 (November 2024), National, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2024) Ahli Panel Kemasukan Secara Fast Track, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2024) Molecular Epidemiology of Giardia Duodenalis Infection in Orang Asli Communities, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2024) Candidature Defence (Nur Zulaikah S2135943/1 ) in Vitro and Ex Vivo Anti-Plasmodial Activity of Vernonia Amygdalina Against Plasmodium Knowlise, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2024) Nterviewer for University of Malaya MBBS Candidates, University,, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  6. (2024) Oral and Thesis Examiner for Biomed Science Fyp, Mic4005 Research in Biomedical Science Sem 2, 2023/24, University, (External Assessor)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) 13th Siraj International Medical Microbiology , Parasitology and Immunology Comeptition ( Simpic), International, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) MOBILITY PROGRAMME (University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK)
  2. (2024) Bsc Biomedical Science Undergraduate MIC 4001 (Research Design in Biomedical Science) and MIC4005 (Research in Biomedical Science)

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) MPATH - Master of Pathology
  2. (2024) MQG7004 - Medical Protozoology
  3. (2024) MQG7006 - Parasites Epidemiology and Relationship With Other Diseases
Bachelor
  1. (2024) UMMP - Block 4 Cardiovascular Sciences
  2. (2024) MIC2026 - Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
  3. (2024) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Active Volunteer Providing Food Distribution, Groceries, Yoga Lessons, (01 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKSHOP ON THE 17TH JANUARY 2024, Bilik Fakulti, Aras 5, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya. (17 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2024)
  2. PROBLEM BASED LEARNING(PBL) TUTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP 26 & 27 MAC 2024, Bilik Fakulti, Aras 5, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya. (26 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2024)
  3. RESEARCH INDUCTION WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR), FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UM 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan (24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024)
  4. STARK STRATEGIES: EFFECTIVE TEACHING FOR GEN Z STUDENTS, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024)
  5. FACILITATING SKILLS LEARNING IN COMPETENCY-BASED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATION 15 AUGUST 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya (15 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2024)
  6. EVALUATING A DIAGNOSTIC, SCREENING OR LABORATORY TEST IN HE HEALTH RELATED SCIENCES, Cube, Dato Panglima Kinta Eusoff Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, UM (18 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2024)