Curriculum Vitae

DR. KEJAL A/P HASMUKHARAY

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, MEMBER
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • MEMBER, 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; 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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

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)
    Big Data Detection Of Cognitive Frailty ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2023, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (DOM)
    Understanding resilience and wellbeing among house officers: A multi- method scoping study ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2023, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (DOM)
    Prospective Evaluation( of Antibody Response Post COVID-19 Vaccination In Malaysian Older Persons 60 years old (PEARL 60) ( Co-Inventor)
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) ( Co-Inventor)
  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. ( Co-Inventor)

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. 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)
  2. Healthy Ageing, Hari Kesedaran Kesihatan Persatuan Veteran RTM, Persatuan Veteren RTM (National) (21 Mar 2023 - 21 Dec 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. 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) Assessor for Proposal Defense for Master of Medical Sciences Candidate, University, (Internal Assessor)
  2. (2024) Proposal Defense Chairperson for Master of Medical Sciences, University, (Internal Assessor)
  3. (2024) Required Summative Assessment (Rsa) Osce for Stage Ii, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (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)
  5. (2024) Ummp Internal Medicine Vetting Session 2024, University, (Internal Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) External Industrial Advisor for The Post Basic in Gerontology Nursing Course, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Panel Pakar Penasihat Pihak Berkuasa Kawalan Dadah(Pbkd), National, (Technical Advisor)
  3. (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)
  4. (2023) Contributed as An Author for The Guidelines for The Prevention of Influenza in Older Persons, National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Ageless Reserach Sharing and Stakeholders Meeting, National, (Participant)
  2. (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

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2018) EVALUATION OF THE CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RISK FACTORS FOR IN-HOSPITAL MORTALITY AND RECURRENT ADMISSION AMONGST OLDER PERSONS ADMITTED WITH BACTERAEMIA IN AN ACUTE GERIATRIC SETTING, SHAILAJA SOCKALINGAM

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) MQD7022 - Advanced Nursing Practice in Gerontology
Bachelor
  1. (2024) UMMP - 3.1, Medical Posting
  2. (2024) UMMP - 3.3 Internal Medicine(Geriatric Rotations)

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
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)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023, Universiti Malaya (07 Aug 2023 - 11 Aug 2023)
  2. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION SERIES 4/2023, Bangunan Hir, UM (05 Dec 2023 - 07 Dec 2023)
  3. 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)
RESEARCH
  1. CAPACITY BUILDING FOR AGED CARE IN ASIA-PACIFIC: NETWORKS OF INFLUENCE AND LEADERSHIP, (17 Aug 2023 - 03 Sep 2023)