Curriculum Vitae

DR. KEJAL A/P HASMUKHARAY

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • kejal
  • 0379492299

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • GERIATRICS
    Geriatric, Immunosensence, Healthy Ageing

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • CCST, (GERIATRIC MEDICINE)
    University of Malaya Medical Centre
  • MIM, (Medicine)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    22 Jan 2024 - 21 Jan 2027 (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Members
    27 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 (Department)
  • Appointment as Scientific Co-Chairperson of the 3rd ASEAN Conference on Healthy Ageing 2024
    28 Feb 2023 - 01 Aug 2024 (National)
  • Appointed as a Member in Quality Improvement Committee for the improvement of clinical care and services for People Living with HIV in UMMC
    01 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    09 Nov 2023 - 02 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Appointment as conference committee for UM Masterclass in Medicine 2023
    29 Jan 2023 - 24 Sep 2023 (Department)
  • Facilitator and Task Force Member for University of Malaya Health Project(UMHP)
    04 Mar 2022 - 09 Jan 2023 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF MEDICAL PROTECTION SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • MMA MEMBER, MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • SCIENTIFIC CO-CHAIRPERSON FOR ASEAN HEALTHY AGEING CONFERENCE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN HEALTHY AGEING SOCIETY, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Australia Awards Fellowship -Capacity building for aged care in Asia-Pacific: networks of influence and leadership hosted by the Flinders University
    The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), 2023 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Aravindhan, Kiirtaara; Mat, Sumaiyah; Bahyah, Shahrul; Saedon, Nor Izzati; Hasmuk, Kejal; Mahadzir, Hazlina; Khoo, Selina; Chin, Ai-Vyrn; Tan, Maw Pin (2024). Comparing four frailty assessment tools against seven-year mortality in the Malaysian elders longitudinal research study, ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS. 118. doi:10.1016/j.archger.2023.105304
  2. Xu, Xiang Jiang; Myint, Phyo Kyaw; Lee, Shaun Wen Huey; Ramasamy, Kalavathy; Lim, Siong Meng; Majeed, Abu Bakar Abdul; Wong, Yuet Yen; Mat, Sumaiyah; Saedon, Nor Izzati; Mahadzir, Hazlina; Hasmukharay, Kejal; Tan, Maw Pin (2024). The usage of anticholinergic medications in a low- and middle-income country: a longitudinal comparison of 2013-15 and 2020-22 datasets, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY. . doi:10.1007/s11096-024-01791-1
  3. Aravindhan, Kiirtaara; Morgan, Karen; Mat, Sumaiyah; Hamid, Tengku Aizan; Ibrahim, Rahimah; Saedon, Nor Izzati; Hasmuk, Kejal; Mahadzir, Hazlina; Tan, Maw Pin (2023). Cognitive frailty and its association with depression, anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults in the transforming cognitive frailty into later-life self-sufficiency (AGELESS) study, PSYCHOGERIATRICS. . doi:10.1111/psyg.13031
  4. Hasmukharay, Kejal; Ngoi, Soo Tein; Saedon, Nor Izzati; Tan, Kit Mun; Khor, Hui Min; Chin, Ai Vyrn; Tan, Maw Pin; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Idris, Nuryana Binti; Niek, Wen Kiong; Teh, Cindy Shuan Ju; Kamaruzzaman, Shahrul Bahyah binti; Ponnampalavanar, Sasheela Sri La Sri (2023). Evaluation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia: Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes in the older patients in a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia, BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12879-023-08206-y
  5. Khor, Hui Min; Tan, Maw Pin; Kumar, C. Sankara; Singh, Simmrat; Tan, Kit Mun; Saedon, Nor'Izzati Binti; Ong, Terence; Chin, Ai-Vyrn; Kamaruzzaman, Shahrul Bahyah; Hasmukharay, Kejal; Zakaria, Mohd Idzwan bin; Teh, Hui Xin; Tan, Fang Chin; Chong, Poh Yong (2022). Mobility and mortality outcomes among older individuals with hip fractures at a teaching hospital in Malaysia, ARCHIVES OF OSTEOPOROSIS. 17(1). doi:10.1007/s11657-022-01183-w
  6. Tan, Maw Pin; Leong, Chee Loon; Pang, Yong Kek; Razali, Rizah Mazzuin; Ismail, Ahmad Izuanuddin; Sam, I-Ching; Abdul Rani, Rosilawati; Chong, Jennifer; Mohd Zim, Mohd Arif; Musa, Aisya Natasya; Leong, Jia Hui; Idris, Salmah; Khor, Jean; Cheong, Adelina; El Guerche-Seblain, Clotilde; Hasmukharay, Kejal; Arumugam, Minalosani; Khalid, Khairil Erwan; Ismail, Ismaliza; Cheah, Wee Kooi (2022). Dearth of influenza among older adults admitted with respiratory symptoms in Malaysia during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in 2021, FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE. 9. doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.977614
  7. Tan, Maw-Pin; Sekawi, Zamberi; Abdul Manap, Roslina; Razali, Rizah Mazzuin; Mahadzir, Hazlina; Nordin, Nordiana; Koh, Kar-Chai; Wong, Pui-Li; Hasmuk, Kejal; Harrun, Noor Harzana; Mokhtar, Siti Aisah (2022). A Malaysian consensus recommendation for the prevention of influenza in older persons, BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12879-022-07920-3
  8. Tan, Yi Ru; Tan, Maw Pin; Khor, Mei Mei; Hoh, Hon Bing; Saedon, Nor'Izzati; Hasmukharay, Kejal; Tan, Kit Mun; Chin, Ai Vyrn; Kamaruzzaman, Shahrul B.; Ong, Terence; Davey, Gareth; Khor, Hui Min (2022). Acceptance of virtual consultations among older adults and caregivers in Malaysia: a pilot study during the COVID-19 pandemic, POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. 134(2), 224-229. doi:10.1080/00325481.2021.2004792
  9. Chong, Diane Woei-Quan; Jayaraj, Vivek Jason; Ng, Chiu-Wan; Sam, I-Ching; Said, Mas Ayu; Ahmad Zaki, Rafdzah; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Nik Farid, Nik Daliana; Hoe, Victor Chee-Wai; Isahak, Marzuki; Ponnampalavanar, Sasheela; Syed Omar, Sharifah Faridah; Kamaruzzaman, Shahrul Bahyah; Ong, Hang-Cheng; Hasmukharay, Kejal; Hasnan, Nazirah; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Chan, Yoke Fun; Chong, Yoong Min; Rampal, Sanjay (2021). Propagation of a hospital-associated cluster of COVID-19 in Malaysia, BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12879-021-06894-y
Chapter in Books
  1. Fatimah S.A, PL Chen, Kejal H(2024). Cognitive Profiles Across Normal and Unhealthy Ageing. Brain and Mental Health in Ageing. Healthy Ageing and Longevity Series Editor.Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-68513-2
Other Publications
  1. Gerard R, Bernama TV, Nation(1st October 2024), International Day of Older Persons - Understanding the Influenza-Older Age Connection - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Immunosenscence (Ageing, Immune system)
  • Vaccine preventable diseases in older persons (Vaccines, older persons)
  • Early interventions to promote cognitive health (Cognitive health , early interventions)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2019 - 2025, Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS)
    Transforming Cognitive Frailty To Later Life Self-sufficiency- Ageless ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2025, Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS)
    Big Data Detection Of Cognitive Frailty ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2024 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Exploring biomarkers associated with cognitive decline in people aging with HIV ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2023 - 2024, Government Agency
    Coordinator-based Smartapp Assisted Intervention To Reduce Re-admission To Hospital: A Pilot Study ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2021 - 2023, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (DOM)
    Understanding resilience and wellbeing among house officers: A multi- method scoping study ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2022 - 2023, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (DOM)
    Prospective Evaluation( of Antibody Response Post COVID-19 Vaccination In Malaysian Older Persons 60 years old (PEARL 60) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2022 - 2024, ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL LTD
    PROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF ANTIBODY RESPONSE POST COVID-19 VACCINATION IN MALAYSIAN OLDER PERSONS > 60 YEARS OLD(PEARL 60) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2023, The Foundation for Aids Research (amfAR)
    Exploring the barriers and facilitators to introducing a multi-disciplinary cognitive rehabilitation programme as part of routine HIV care in a tertiary centre. ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Flu in Elderly with Comorbidities, Inspire 2.0, MMA with SANOFI (National) (10 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2023)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Decoding Frailty in Clinical Practice, Age Positively Training Programme, UM, Ceria (International) (13 Nov 2024 - 13 Nov 2024)
  2. Vaccine Communication Training Workshop 2024 (VaCT), Understanding Full Benefit of Pneumococcal Vaccination for Older Adults and Adults At- Risk, RUKA (National) (27 Sep 2024 - 27 Sep 2024)
  3. HZ Vaccination in Comorbid Patient : Different Perspectives, Sunway Multicare Pharmacy CME Training, Sunway Multicare (National) (17 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024)
  4. HZ in Comorbid Patients : Different Perspectives, Malaysia Shingrix Expert Forum, GSK (National) (10 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024)
  5. Support for Caregivers in Care for Dementia, Echo HUB : Palliative Virtual Monthly CME, Malaysian Hospice and Palliative Council (National) (09 May 2024 - 09 May 2024)
  6. Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Older Persons, PRevention Of InfecTious diseasE with Confidence Today, GSK with Docquity (National) (27 Apr 2024 - 27 Apr 2024)
  7. Curbing Elder Abuse and Neglect, 2nd Geriatric Webinar ; Theme: Issues and challenges of elderly with cognitive impairment, IMU Nursing College (University) (12 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023)
  8. Healthy Ageing, Hari Kesedaran Kesihatan Persatuan Veteran RTM, Persatuan Veteren RTM (National) (21 Mar 2023 - 21 Dec 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. INCIDENCE, PREDICTORS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITIVE FRAILTY IN PEOPLE AGEING WITH HIV, AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, International AIDS Society(IAS) (International) (22 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024)
  2. INCIDENCE, PREDICTORS AND HEALTH OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH COGNITIVE FRAILTY IN PEOPLE AGEING WITH HIV, Asia-Pacific AIDS and Co-Infections Conference (APACC), Virology Education (International) (27 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024)
  3. Facilitators and Barriers to the Integration of a Multi-Disciplinary Cognitive Rehabilitation Programme for Persons Living with HIV (PWH) in an HIV Clinic in Malaysia, Asia-Pacific AIDS and Co-Infections Conference (APACC), Virology Education(VE) (International) (27 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024)
  4. A Multidisciplinary team meeting approach for care of persons ageing with HIV in a resource-limited settings, Asia-Pacific AIDS and Co-Infections Conference (APACC), Virology Education(VE) (International) (27 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024)
  5. Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Perceived Barriers in Infectious Diseases Physicians Around Cognitive Impairment and The Need for Cognitive Rehabilitation Specifically Amongst People Living with HIV in Malaysia., International Workshop on HIV and Aging, VE Virology Education (International) (26 Oct 2023 - 27 Oct 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Chairperson and Assessor for Candidature Defense for Master of Medical Sciences, University, (Internal Assessor)
  2. (2024) Assessor for Proposal Defense for Master of Medical Sciences Candidate, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) Proposal Defense Chairperson for Master of Medical Sciences, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2024) Required Summative Assessment (Rsa) Osce for Stage Ii, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2024) Expert to Assess Content Validity of Questionnaires for a Study Entitled The Relationship Between Dementia Knowledge and Ehealth Literacy With Caregiving Self-Efficacy Among Informal Caregivers of People Living With Dementia - for Masters in Medical Science, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  6. (2024) Ummp Internal Medicine Vetting Session 2024, University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Chairing and Drafting The Vaccine Preventable Disease in Older Adults Position Statement, National, (Technical Advisor)
  2. (2024) Chairperson for The Development of The Vaccine Preventable Diseases(Vpds) Position Statement, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2024) Hub Member for Age Positively Echo Training, International, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2024) Jemputan Sebagai Ahli Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Teknikal Kesihatan Warga Emas Kkm, National, (Technical Advisor)
  5. (2024) External Industrial Advisor for The Post Basic in Gerontology Nursing Course, National, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2024) Panel Pakar Penasihat Pihak Berkuasa Kawalan Dadah(Pbkd), National, (Technical Advisor)
  7. (2023) Contributed in a Focus Group Discussion With World Bank Representatives in Collaboration With Ministry of Economy to Develop Bluprint On Aging, National, (Technical Advisor)
  8. (2023) Contributed as An Author for The Guidelines for The Prevention of Influenza in Older Persons, National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Scientific Chairperson for Acha 2024, International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2024) Scientific Co-Chairperson for 3rd Asean Conference for Healthy Ageing 2024, International, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2024) Ageless Reserach Sharing and Stakeholders Meeting, National, (Participant)
  4. (2023) Presented The Complications and Burden of Influenza in Older Persons in Malaysia and Why Annual Influenza Should Be Part of An Adult National Immunization Programme, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Yahoo! News, International, (Interview)
  2. (2023) Speaker At The Guidelines for The Prevention of Influenza in Older Persons Launch-Cum-Training, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Clinical Electives Supervision covered areas of geriatric medicine, palliative medicine, ortho-geriatric liaison service and acute geriatric / emergency medicine. (Hull University, Hull, UK)
  2. (2024) Clinical Electives in Geriatrics Stage 3.2
  3. (2024) Practices, Kimberly Wong Yun Xin

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) NA - Clinical Masters in Nursing(Mqd7022)
  2. (2024) NA - Masters in Nursing( Sem Ii)
  3. (2024) MQD7022 - Advanced Nursing Practice in Gerontology
Bachelor
  1. (2024) NA - End of Posting (Eop) 3.3

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Medical Camp Organised by a Temple, (04 Feb 2024 - 04 Feb 2024) (National)
  • 31h Blood Donation Drive With National Blood Bank Centre, (24 Jan 2024 - 25 Jan 2024) (National)
  • Spoke in a Webinar as a Sole Speaker On Pneumococcal Disease, Protect Yourself Against It, (05 Jul 2023 - 05 Jul 2023) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023, Universiti Malaya (07 Aug 2023 - 11 Aug 2023)
  2. ESSENTIALS OF TEACHING & LEARNING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 21 & 22 FEBRUARY 2024 , Bilik Fakulti, Aras 5, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya. (21 Feb 2024 - 22 Feb 2024)
  3. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION SERIES 4/2023, Bangunan Hir, UM (05 Dec 2023 - 07 Dec 2023)
  4. A TEACHERS TOOLKIT, PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE, DEALING WITH ATTITUDE 18 APRIL 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya (18 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2024)
  5. GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR), FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UM 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan (07 Aug 2024 - 08 Aug 2024)
CONFERENCE
  1. MALAYSIAN CONGRESS OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE 2023, Setia City Centre Conference (03 Aug 2023 - 05 Aug 2023)
  2. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HIV AND AGING 2023, Johns Hopkins University (26 Oct 2023 - 27 Oct 2023)
  3. NATIONAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA CONGRESS 2024, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. (03 May 2024 - 03 May 2024)
  4. MALAYSIAN CONGRESS OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, Setia City Convention Center (Sccc) Shah Alam, Selangor F (20 Jun 2024 - 22 Jun 2024)
  5. ASIA-PACIFIC AIDS & CO-INFECTIONS CONFERENCE (APACC) 2024, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong. (25 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024)
  6. ASEAN CONFERENCE FOR HEALTHY AGEING 2024, The Wembley, a-St Giles Hotel (29 Jul 2024 - 01 Aug 2024)
RESEARCH
  1. CAPACITY BUILDING FOR AGED CARE IN ASIA-PACIFIC: NETWORKS OF INFLUENCE AND LEADERSHIP, (17 Aug 2023 - 03 Sep 2023)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. CHIMERA MINI WRITING WORKSHOP, Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok (25 Apr 2024 - 26 Apr 2024)