Curriculum Vitae

DR. MARIA KAHAR BADOR BINTI ABDUL KAHAR

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Medical Microbiology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • mariakb
  • 0162121438

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • BACTERIOLOGY
    Diagnostic Bacteriology, Media Preparation
  • OTHER MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
    Outbreak investigations
  • OTHER MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY
    Antiseptics, antibactericidals , disinfection and sterilisation.
  • VIROLOGY
    Rotavirus, Norovirus, Astrovirus, Gastrointestinal related viruses- hepatitis
  • VIROLOGY
    Electron Microscopy- Transmission EM (Diagnostic)
  • BACTERIOLOGY
    Clostridium difficile, Gastrointestinal pathogens
  • VIROLOGY
    HIV Diagnostivs , Hepatitis , Arbovirus ,

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MSCE, (MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY)
    London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
  • MBBCH, (MEDICINE, OBSTETRICS AND SURGERY)
    Queens University of Belfast

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ad-hoc committee for Msc Candidate
    16 Apr 2103 - 17 Apr 2103 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Department Safety Manager
    01 Jun 2015 - present (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member of Academic Joint Committee Microbiology And PArasitology
    22 Oct 2015 - present (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Course Department Coordinator for Master of Surgery
    01 Jan 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Postgraduate Dental Course Coordinator for Medical Microbiology
    24 Jun 2023 - 30 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator Department for Dental Faculty Postgraduate Course
    24 Jun 2023 - 29 Dec 2023 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    24 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2023 (Department)
  • Acting Head of Department
    06 Mar 2023 - 08 Mar 2023 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    03 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    12 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    24 Feb 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    24 Jun 2021 - 24 Aug 2022 (Department)
  • Acting Head of Department
    08 Aug 2022 - 09 Aug 2022 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    01 Jun 2022 - 03 Jun 2022 (Department)
  • Chairman
    31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 (Department)
  • PBL Faculty Committee
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • PBL UMMP Department Coordinator
    31 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jul 2017 - 28 Dec 2019 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MENTOR advisor for Medical student (UMMP)
    01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2018 (Faculty)
  • Academic Advisor
    29 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2016 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Unit Laboratory Coordinator
    01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2016 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator of Phase 3 MBBS programme
    01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2016 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Microbiology Coordinator for Phase 1 University Malaya Medical Programme (UMMP)
    01 Apr 2013 - 01 Jan 2016 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Faculty Examination Committee for Phase 3 MBBS Programme
    01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2016 (Faculty)
  • Department Ad-hoc committee for Msc candidate
    04 Apr 2103 - 04 Apr 2013 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Quality Manager for Medical Microbiology Laboratory, University Malaya Medical Centre
    03 Aug 2006 - 17 Jul 2012 (Faculty)
  • Quality Manager
    03 Aug 2006 - 01 Jul 2011 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • EXCO, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • EXCO, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • EXCO COMMITTEE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • COMMMITTEE MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ORAL MICROBIOLOGISTS AND IMMUNOLOGISTS, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • EXCO MEMBER, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • EXCO, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (National)
  • CONJOINT BOARD OF EXAMINATION FOR MPATH PART ONE AND TWO, COMMITTEE MEMBER AND EXAMINER
    2019 to 2020 (National)
  • MASTERS OF PATHOLOGY 1 (INTER-UNIVERSITY CONJOINT BOARD), COORDINATOR
    2018 to 2020 (National)
  • NATIONAL CONJOINT BOARD FOR MASTERS OF PATHOLOGY, EXAMINER
    2018 to 2020 (National)
  • FACULTY MEDICINE, ORGANISING COMMITTEE
    2019 to 2019 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • 2nd Prize Oral Presntation
    Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologisys and Immunologists, 2022 (International)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • Sijil Penghargaan AJK PBG Biro Akademik
    Sek Men Agama Kuala Lumpur, 2019 (District)
  • Sijil Penghargaan Pengurus Pasukan Tempat Ketiga Ragbi Kebangsaan
    Sek Cherana Putih Kementerian Pelajaran MSSM Melaka, 2019 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation ( Coordinating Lecturer ) Semi-finalist for Students Pathology Microbiology Quiz RCMP/UNIKL
    UNIKL Royal College of Medicine Perak, 2018 (National)
  • Sijil Penghargaan Cemerlang PIBG Sek Men Agama Kuala Lumpur
    Sek Men Keb Agama Kuala Lumpur, 2018 (National)
  • Ist Runner Up and 2nd Runner Up MEDICAL QUIZ CHALLENGE (UKM IMQC), INTERVARSITY MEDICAL ETHICS DEBATE (UKM MEDebate) - Coordinationg and Training Lecturer
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2017 (National)
  • 1st Runner Up Intervarsity MICROBE Quiz Challenge - Head Coordinating and Training Lecturer fro UM Medical Student Team
    Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia ( USIM), 2017 (National)
  • Champion Winner of Pathology And Microbiology Quiz -Intervarsity - ( Head Coordinator and Training Lecturer of UM Medical Student Team)
    UNIKL Royal College of Medicine Perak, 2017 (National)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for NGO Ikram PJ
    Pertubuhan IKRAM, 2016 (District)
  • !st Place for MESTA Intervarsity National Olympiad ( Coordinating / Training Lecturer for Medical Student Team)
    MESTA UITM, 2016 (National)
  • Sijil Penghargaan Sumbangan Senagai Ahli Jawatankuasa PIBG
    SMK Agama Kuala Lumpur ( Sekolah Asrama Cemerlang), 2016 (Community)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation Academic Bureau -AJK Persatuan Ibubapa Sek Men Agama Kuala Lumpur
    Sek Men Agama Kuala Lumpur, 2015 (Community)
  • Best Publication in Clinical Neuroscience 2014
    Faculty of Medicine , University Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • Cerificate of Appreciation Speaker at community talk- "Penyakit Berjangkit"
    Pertubuhan IKRAM, 2014 (International)
  • Certificate of Appreciation -for conducting free community medical check up (2014)
    IKRAM, 2014 (District)
  • Committee Member Wanita IKRAM Petaling Jaya
    Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia Daerah Petaling Jaya, 2014 (District)
  • Letter of appreciation for being a Panelist Speaker
    World Assembly Muslim Youth ( WAMY), 2013 (Community)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteer Work for Flood Victims 2013
    Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia Selangor, 2013 (National)
  • Certificate Appreciation of Free Public Health Check conducted
    Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia Selangor, 2013 (District)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Wong, Hoi Yee; Wong, Pui Li; Bador, Maria Kahar; Chong, Meng Li; Shenoi, Sheela; Rozanova, Julia; Omar, Sharifah Faridah Syed; Neelamegam, Malinee; Lee, Yew Kong; Rajasuriar, Reena (2023). Poor HIV-Related Outcomes in Older Adults Newly Diagnosed With HIV: A 4-Year Retrospective Analysis From a Single Site in Asia, JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES. 93(1), 64-72. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000003169
  2. Chong, Y. M., Sam, I. C., Chong, J. N., Bador, M. K., Ponnampalavanar, S., Omar, S. F. S., . . . Chan, Y. F. (2020). SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.6 was the major contributor to early pandemic transmission in Malaysia. PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 14(11), 12. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008744
  3. Sam, I. C., Chong, J., Kamarudin, R., Jafar, F. L., Lee, L. M., Bador, M. K., . . . Chan, Y. F. (2020). Providing a laboratory diagnostic service for pandemic SARS-CoV-2 in a developing country. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 114(8), 553-555. doi: 10.1093/trstmh/traa037
  4. Pham, M. D., Haile, B. A., Azwa, I., Kamarulzaman, A., Raman, N., Saeidi, A., . . . Anderson, D. A. (2019). Performance of a Novel Low-Cost, Instrument-Free Plasma Separation Device for HIV Viral Load Quantification and Determination of Treatment Failure in People Living with HIV in Malaysia: a Diagnostic Accuracy Study. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 57(4), 9. doi:10.1128/jcm.01683-18
Scopus
  1. Yap Y.C., Zakaria M.I., Ponnampalavanar S., Bador M.K. (2022). AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY TO IMPROVE THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CATHETER ASSOCIATED URINARY TRACT INFECTION: EVIDENCE FROM A TERTIARY CENTER, Journal of Health and Translational Medicine. 25(1), 44-56. doi:10.22452/jummec.vol25no1.8
  2. Fadzilah, M. N., Faizatul, L. J., Hasibah, M. S., Sam, I. C., Bador, M. K., Gan, G. G., et al. (2009). Anaerobiospirillum succiniciproducens bacteraemia in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Journal of Medical Microbiology. 58(1), 142-143
  3. Kahar-Bador, M., Nathan, A. M., Soo, M. H., Mohd Noor, S., AbuBakar, S., Lum, L. C. S., et al. (2009). Fatal influenza A (H3N2) and Campylobacter jejuni coinfection, Singapore Medical Journal. 50(3), Article
  4. Sam, I. C., Kahar-Bador, M., Chan, Y. F., Loong, S. K., Mohd Nor Ghazali, F. (2008). Multisensitive community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in Malaysia, Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease. 62(4), 437-439
Others
  1. Pham MD, Haile BA, Azwa I,Kamarulzaman A, Raman N, Saeidi A, Kahar Bador M, Tan M, Zhu J, Feng Y, Elliott JH, Garcia ML, Li F, Crowe SM, Luchters S, Anderson DA. 2019. Performance of a novel low-cost, instrument-free plasma separation device for HIV viral load quantification and determination of treatment failure in people living with HIV in Malaysia: a diagnostic accuracy study
  2. Tan CL . Abdul Kahar MKB Primary meningococcal pericarditis presenting as acute coronary syndrome with angiographically confirmed obstructive lesions
  3. Tan CL, AbdulKahar MKB, Tee KK Molecular epidemiology of HIV-1 transmission in a Malaysian tertiary teaching hospital
  4. Tang SN.. Abdul Kahar MKB , Tay ST- Species Diversity of Anaerobes Isolated from Clinical Specimens: A 7-Year Study in a Malaysian Tertiary Hospital
  5. Riley TV, Collins DA, Karunakaran R, Kahar MA, Adnan A, Hassan SA, Zainul NH,Rustam FRM, Wahab ZA, Ramli R, Lee YY,Hassan H. 2018. High prevalence of toxigenic and nontoxigenic Clostridium difficile strains in Malaysia. J Clin Microbiol 56:e00170-18.
  6. Journal Tzer Hwai Gilbert Thio, Fatimah Ibrahim, Wisam Al-Faqheri Norhayati Soin,Maria Kahar Bador,Marc Madou "Sequential Push-Pull Pumping Mechanism for Washing and Evacuation of an Immunoassay Reaction Chamber on a Microfluidic CD Platform" PLOS ONE 10(4):e0121836. ,April 8, 2015
  7. M. Kahar Bador , V. Rai ,M.Y. Yusof W.K. Kwong , O.Assadian "Evaluation of the efficacy of antibacterial medical gloves in the ICU setting" Journal of Hospital Infection Volume 90, Issue 3, July 2015, Pg 248 252
  8. Claire M. Italiano, Kum Thong Wong, Sazaly AbuBakar, Yee Ling Lau, Norlisah Ramli, Sharifah Faridah Syed Omar, Maria Kahar Bador,Chong Tin Tan.Sarcocystis nesbitti Causes Acute, Relapsing Febrile Myositis with a High Attack Rate: Description of a Large Outbreak of Muscular Sarcocystosis in Pangkor Island, Malaysia, 2012.PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2014.PNTD-D-13-02037R1
  9. E.M. Shankar et al."HIV Mycobacterium tuberculosis co- infection: a danger-couple model of disease pathogenesis." Pathogens and Disease Journal
  10. Thio et al"Push pull microfluidics on a multi-level 3D CD" Lab on a Chip Volume: 13 Issue: 16 Pages: 3199-3209 Published: 2013
  11. Journal Karunakaran R, Tay ST, Rahim FF, Lim BB, Sam I-C, Kahar-Bador M,Hassan H, Puthucheary SD. Ceftriaxone resistance and genes encoding extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase among non-typhoidal Salmonella species from a tertiary care hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. J Infect Dis 2012;5:433-435
  12. Fadzilah MN, Faizatul L, Hasibah MS, Sam I-C, Bador MK, Gan GG, AbuBakar S. 2009. Anaerobiospirillum succiniciproducens bacteraemia in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 58(1):142-143
  13. Sam IC (Sam, I-Ching)1, Wong LP (Wong, Li-Ping)2, Rampal S (Rampal, Sanjay)3, Leong YH (Leong, Yin-Hui)1 Pang CF (Pang, Chan-Fu)1, Tai YT (Tai, Yong-Ting)1, Tee HC (Tee, Hwee-Ching)1, Kahar-Bador M (Kahar- Bador, Maria) Maternal acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine in Malaysia. Journal of Adolescent Health 2009; 44: 610-612 (ISI-Cited Publication)
  14. Multisensitive Panton-Valentine Leukocidin-Positive Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 12, Issue null, Pages e262-e262 (2008) doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.707
  15. Multisensitive community-acquired methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in Malaysia I-Ching Sam , Maria Kahar-Bador, Yoke-Fun Chan, Shih- Keng Loong, Fadzilah Mohd Nor Ghazali JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH Volume 44, Issue 6, Pages 610- 612 (June 2009)
  16. Sam IC, Tariman H, Chan YF, Kahar Bador M, Mohd Yusof MY, Hassan H. Varicella-zoster virus seroprevalence in healthcare workers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Medical Journal of Malaysia 2008; 63: 355-356
  17. Yasuhiro Ikeda, Laura M. J. Ylinen, Maria Kahar- Bador, and Greg J. Towers*, "Influence of gag on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Species-Specific Tropism", 2004, J Virol, Vol. 78, no. 21, pg. 11816,
Article in Proceeding
  1. POLYMICROBIAL ORAL MICROBIOTA BRAIN ABSCESS IN AN ADULT PATIENT WITH EISENMENGER SYNDROME Maria Kahar Bador 1 , Koo Koon Lim 1 , Nuryana Idris 1 , Ronie Romelean Jayapalan 2 , Vairavan Narayanan 2 . 1 Department of Medical Microbiology, University Malaya Medical Centre , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2 Department of Surgery (Neurosurgery), University Malaya Medical Centre , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Genital tract infections, STDs, HIV

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2019 - 2023, Skim Geran Penyelidikan Trans-Displin (TRGS)
    Studies To Elucidate The Role Of Pathogenic Intestinal Bacteria, Viruses, And Fungi In Regulating Mucosal Immunity Of Patients With Colorectal Cancer In A Stage Dependent Manner ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Insights Into The Cross-reactivity Of 2019 Novel Human Coronavirus And Its Seroprevalence In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2012 - 2016, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Tropical Infectious Diseases Diagnosis on Microfluidic Platforms ( Consultant)
  4. 2013 - 2015, ANSELL
    A semi quantitative evaluation of the efficacy of an antibacterial examination medical glove in the Intensive Care Unit. ( Consultant)
  5. 2011 - 2013, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    COMPARISON OF DETECTION METHODS AND THE CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ROTAVIRUS AND NOROVIRUS IN ACUTE GASTROENTERITIS PATIENTS IN UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTER ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2018 - 2021, International Funding
    My - PrEP PROJECT ( International collaboration) UNAIDS A pilot-project of antiretroviral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis for men who have sex with men in Klang Valley, Malaysia ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Hiv Diagnostic Testing Consult, KKM/IMR
    01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020 (National)
  • Consultant for Ansell Project-a Semi Quantitative Evaluation of The Efficacy of An Antibacterial Examination Medical Glove in The Intensive Care Unit, ANSELL SHAH ALAM SDN. BHD. (Company No: 176152-U)
    01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2015 (National)
  • Presenter and Organizer of Ummp Workshop for Department of Microbiology, Department of Microbiology
    01 Feb 2013 - 01 Feb 2014 (National)
  • Plos One Journal Reviewer, PLOS ONE JOURNAL
    01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2014 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. HIV Diagnosis and Monitoring: Updates from local and WHO guidelines, "Empowering Healthcare Providers: Sharing the Latest Advances in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Diagnosis and Management", Universiti Malaya (National) (21 Oct 2023 - 21 Oct 2023)
  2. HIV Diagnostics Update, Webinar Series Bfreakfast at UM Health, Faculty Medicine , University Malaya (National) (15 Mar 2023 - 15 Mar 2023)
  3. Mechanism Flowchart and WorkPlan, PBL Tutor Workshop UMMP , MERDU Faculty of Medicine (University) (28 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2022)
  4. PBL Thinking Tools, Problem Based Learning PBL Tutor Workshop UMMP, MERDU , Faculty of Medicine (University) (27 Jul 2022 - 27 Jul 2022)
  5. Critical Specimens and Principles of Blood Culture, House Officer Training Programme , UMMC (University) (17 Oct 2019 - 17 Oct 2019)
  6. "Updates on HIV Hepatitis and syphillis testing in UMMC", Wed UMMC Clinical Symposium, PPUM (University) (20 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2019)
  7. UMMC Dengue Experience from past to present , National Dengue Symposium , MAHSA University  (National) (14 Jul 2018 - 14 Jul 2018)
  8. Blood Culture: Principles and Practices, Program Orientasi Pegawai Perubatan Siswazah, Jabatan Kualiti , PPUM (University) (27 Nov 2017 - 03 Dec 2020)
  9. Brucella Lab Safety, Annual Scientific Meeting on Emerging Infectious Threats, Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy ( MSIDC) (National) (19 May 2017 - 20 May 2017)
  10. Clostridium difficile in UMMC, South East Asia C.Diff Prevalance and Diagnostics Practices, ALERE PTE LTD (International) (02 Nov 2016 - 05 Nov 2016)
  11. Zika Virus Epidemiology and Clinical Updates, MID YEAR SEMINAR MALAYSIAN SOCIETY PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE 2016 CO-ORGANISED WITH DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICE MALAYSIA, MALAYSIAN SOCIETY PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (National) (10 Oct 2016 - 10 Oct 2016)
  12. Zika Virus Diagnostics and Updates, 27th National Scientific Conference, Malaysian Institute of medical Laboratory Sciences (National) (09 Aug 2016 - 11 Aug 2016)
  13. Emerging epidemic diseases- Mers Co V and Ebola, Infection Control In Dentistry Seminar, Infection Control committee, Faculty of Dentistry (University) (26 Aug 2015 - 26 Aug 2015)
  14. Viral Hepatitis, 14th APSIC BAsic Training Course in Infection Control, Asian Pacific Society of Infection Control and Infection Control Association Malaysia (National) (21 Oct 2014 - 07 Nov 2014)
  15. MERS Coronavirus ( MERS CO-V)update., National Scientific Conference, Malaysian Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (National) (23 Sep 2014 - 25 Sep 2014)
  16. Microbiology Specimens ., Kursus Kawalan Jangkitan Untuk Link Nurse, Jabatan Latihan, PPUM (University) (28 Jan 2014 - 29 Jan 2014)
  17. Microbiological Specimens, Infection Control Course For Nurses 2013/ Kursus Kawalan jangkitan untuk Jururawat 2013, Infection Control Department PPUM (University) (30 Oct 2013 - 30 Oct 2013)
  18. Proper Collection of Microbiology Specimens, Infection Control Course For Nurses 2013/ Kursus Kawalan jangkitan untuk Jururawat 2013, Infection Control Department , UMMC (Others) (29 Jan 2013 - 30 Jan 2013)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Giving Feedback, PBL Student Training Workshop, MERDU and PBL committee (University) (03 Nov 2017 - 10 Nov 2017)
  2. How to Construct Good Quality Single Best Answer Qusetions for UMMP, Bengkel " How to Construct Good Quality Single Best Answer Qusetions ", Jabatan Mikrobiologi Perubatan (Others) (16 Apr 2015 - 16 Apr 2015)
  3. "Understanding OBAs , EMQs and use of CENTRUM", University Malaya Medical Programme( UMMP) - Medical Microbiology Workshop 1 , Medical Microbiology Department (Others) (05 Dec 2013 - 05 Dec 2013)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. POLYMICROBIAL ORAL MICROBIOTA BRAIN ABSCESS IN AN ADULT PATIENT WITH EISENMENGER SYNDROME, 5th International Conference on Oral Microbiology and Oral Immunology (ICOMOI), Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologist and Immunologists (International) (27 Oct 2022 - 28 Oct 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Recalcitrant Coagulase Negative Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus in an extremely low birth weight preterm infant in UMMC., Asian Pacific Congress if Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy (International) (27 Nov 2014 - 27 Nov 2014)
  2. Prevalance and Epidemiology of Gastroenteritis in UMMC, 9th International Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (ISAAR 2013), Asian Pacific Foundation for Infectious Diseases (International) (13 Mar 2013 - 15 Mar 2013)
PRESENTER
  1. Species Diversity of Anaerobes Isolated from Clinical Specimens: A 7-Year Study in a Malaysian Tertiary Hospital, 19th International Congress of Infectiious Diseases, ICID (International) (20 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2019)
  2. Primary meningococcal pericarditis presenting as acute coronary syndrome with angiographically confirmed obstructive lesions, ICID 2020, ICID (International) (20 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2020)
  3. Giving Feedback on PBLs and QA session, PBL Workshop for Tutors , MERDU / PBL Committee  (University) (09 Aug 2018 - 09 Aug 2018)
  4. Blood Cultures - microbiological aspects and techniques, PROGRAM ORIENTASI PEGAWAI PERUBATAN SISWAZAH PUSAT PERUBATAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA (University) (16 Dec 2015 - 17 Jan 2016)
  5. Introduction to Single Best Answer ( SBA) Questions and EMQs, University Malaya Medical Programme( UMMP) - Medical Microbiology Workshop 1, Medical Microbiology Department (Others) (05 Dec 2013 - 05 Dec 2013)
OTHERS
  1. Latest HIV , Hepatitis Diagnostic Testing in Malaysia /PPUM, 2109 Asian Pacific Infectious ID Expert Forum, Infectious Disease Association of Thailand (IDAT) and ABBOTT (International) (28 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019)
  2. -, Patient Safety Seminar, PPUM (University) (07 Sep 2015 - 08 Sep 2015)
  3. ISSUES & UPDATES ON SEVERE RESPIRATORY ILLNESS ASSOCIATED WITH A NOVEL CORONAVIRUS , 11th Annual Scientific Meeting of Infection Control Association of Malaysia, Infection Control Assoiation Malaysia (National) (29 Aug 2014 - 29 Aug 2014)
  4. Molecular Epidemiology of Viral Gastroenteritis in University Malaya Medical Centre, Malaysia ( Poster ), Vaccines For Enteric Diseases 2013( VED 2013), VED 2013 CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT, MEETINGS MANAGEMENT The Old Dairy Tower, Peper Harow Park, Godalming, Surrey GU8 6BD, United Kingdom (International) (06 Nov 2013 - 08 Nov 2013)
  5. Moderator for lecture "Multi Drug Resistant Healthcare Associated Infections Arising In The Community" - Prof Paul Tambyah ( Singapore), 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of Infection Control Association of Malaysia, Infection Control Association Of Malaysia (National) (30 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013)
  6. Session Moderator for "Issues and Updates On Severe Respiratory illness Associated with A Novel Coronavirus - MERS-CoV), 10th Annual Scientific Meeting of Infection Control Association of Malaysia, Infection Control Association of Malaysia (National) (30 Jun 2013 - 01 Jul 2013)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Interfaculty Examiner for Faculty Dentistry Postgraduate Biomedical Science Course, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2024) May 2023 Internal Examiner for Masters Ent Part 1, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Nov 2023 Osce Internal Examiner for Postgraduate Masters Surgery, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Examiner for UM and Non UM Students for Faculty Dentistry Postgraduate Basic Medical Science Course, University, (External Examiner)
  5. (2023) Viva Examiner Masters Ent( Nov 2022), University, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2023) Examiner for Osce /Viva for Masters in Surgery, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2023) University Malaya Examiner for National Conjoint Masters Pathology ( Theory 1), National, (External Examiner)
  8. (2023) Reviewer for Proposal Defence of Masters Candidate, University, (Reviewer)
  9. (2023) Research Proposal Evaluation for Faculty of Medicine Master of Medical Science, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  10. (2023) Candidature Defence for Phd Candidate, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Candidature Defence for Phd Student, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  12. (2023) Candidature Defence for Phd Student, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2023) Nov 2023 Internal Examiner and Exam Board Committee for Postgraduate Ent Exam, University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2022) Viva Voce Examiner Fot Ent Clinical Masters November 2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2022) Osce Examiner Surgery Masters Exam May Session 2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2022) Internal Osce Examiner for Faculty Masters Surgery Programme, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2022) Internal Exminer for Masters in Surgery ( May Session), University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2022) Inertnal Examiner and Examination Commtee for Masters in Ent ( May Session), University, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2022) Research Proposal Evaluation for Pg Research Programme Admission, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  20. (2022) Examner for Masters Pathology Part 2 National Conjoint Exam, University, (External Examiner)
  21. (2022) Examiner for Basic Medical Science Postgraduate Dental Programme, University, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2016) PLOS ONE REVIEWER, (Reviewer)
  23. (2016) Scientific Subcommittee, (Scientific Committee)
  24. (2015) PLOS Journal Reviewer, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Invitation to Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia ( Kkm)National Meeting to Discuss and Contribute to Latest National Guidelines for Syphillis Testing, National, (Resource Person)
  2. (2023) Meeting to Discuss Implementation of National Algorithm for Syphillis Reverse Testing Following Ppum Example, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2022) Extrenal Examiner for Masters in Pathology Conjoint Universities Exam, National, (Academic Appointment )
  4. (2016) HIACC - University Malaya Medical Centre ( UMMC) Hospital Infection and Antibiotic Control Committee, University Malaya Medical Centre
  5. (2016) Siriraj International Medical Microbiology Parasitology and Immunology Competition 2016 Main Advisor Coordinator for Training Univeristy Malaya Medical students for International Competition, Faculty of Medicine , Mahidol University , Thailand
  6. (2013) ISI Journal Article reviewer, PLOS ONE

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) COMPARISON OF MALAYSIAN LINEAGES OF SARS-COV-2: CELL BINDING, ENTRY AND IMMUNE RESPONSES, JOLENE FU YIN LING
  2. (2015) VALVELESS BI-DIRECTIONAL MICRO-PUMPS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ON CENTRIFUGAL MICROFLUIDIC PLATFORMS, THIO TZER HWAI GILBERT
  3. (2012) Development of valveless bidirectional micropump for biomedical processors on the microfluidic compact disc(CD) platform., Thio Tzer Hwai Gilbert
Master
  1. (2018) To be confirmed, Dr Haida Subakir
  2. (2018) Ongoing, Dr Tan
  3. (2015) To be confrimed, Amira Amir
  4. (2013) Clostridium difficile, Dr Nurul Suhaiza Hassanudin
  5. (2012) Resistant Tuberculosis isolates in UMMC, Dr. Tang Soo Nee
  6. (2012) Characterization of Rotavirus and Norovirus in UMMC, Lu Kwang Shan
  7. (2011) Comparison of rotavirus and norovirus detection and clinical presentations in pediatric patients admitted to the University Malaya Medical Center, DR. MARLINDAWATI BT MOHD. ALI
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2013) UMMP- University Malaya Medical Programme

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) DXGC6180 - Kursus Sains Asas Perubatan (Bms) Sesi 2020/2021, Fakulti Pergigian
  2. (2023) MPATH - Master of Pathology
  3. (2022) MSC27100 - Basic Clinical Training
  4. (2022) UMMP PBL - Block 11 Oncology and Paliative Care
  5. (2022) DXGC6180 - Kursus Sains Asas Perubatan (Bms) Sesi 2020/2021, Fakulti Pergigian
  6. (2022) MGK - Master of Orl-Hns
  7. (2022) MSC27230 - Part I Examination
  8. (2020) 000 - Medical House Officer Teaching ( 3-4 Times a Year)
  9. (2020) 000 - Medical House Officer Teaching ( 3-4 Times a Year )
  10. (2020) DXGC6180 - Postgraduate Dental Basic Medical Science
  11. (2020) MG301 - Postgraduate Masters in Pathology Part 2 (Interuniversity Conjoint Board)
  12. (2020) MG301 - Postgraduate Masters in Pathology Part 1 ( Interuniversity Conjoint Board)
  13. (2020) MM201 - Postgraduate Medical Basic Science
  14. (2019) DXGC6180 - Postgraduate Dental Basic Medical Science
  15. (2019) MG301 - Postgraduate Masters in Pathology Part 1( Interuniversity Conjoint Board)
  16. (2019) MG301 - Postgraduate Masters in Pathology Part 2( Interuniversity Conjoint Board)
  17. (2019) MM201 - Postgraduate Medical Basic Science
  18. (2015) Postgraduated Medical - Pre Registration Houseman Doctors Training
  19. (2015) Postgraduate Medical Basic Science Course
  20. (2015) Postgraduate Medical Masters in Pathology Part1
  21. (2015) Postgraduate Medical Masters in Pathology Part 2
  22. (2015) Postgraduate Medical Masters in Science ( Sudan)
  23. (2015) DXGC6180 - Postgraduate Dental Master Clinical Dentistry
Bachelor
  1. (2023) MIC3014 - Advanced Medical Microbiology
  2. (2023) UMMP PBL - Block 9 Renal and Urology
  3. (2023) MIC4004 - Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology
  4. (2023) DIA2005 - Medical Microbiology
  5. (2023) UMMP - Ummp Intro to Infectious Diseases
  6. (2022) MIC3005 - Advanced Medical Bacteriology and Mycology
  7. (2022) MIC4004 - Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology
  8. (2022) DIA2005 - Medical Microbiology
  9. (2022) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  10. (2020) ADNS2001 - Undergraduate Nursing Degree
  11. (2020) DJED2101 - Undergraduate Dental
  12. (2020) MIC20017 - Undergraduate Biomedical 2007
  13. (2020) MIC4004 - Undergraduate Biomedical (Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology)
  14. (2020) MM101 - Undergraduate Medical University Malaya Medical Programme ( Ummp)
  15. (2019) ADNS - Undergraduate Nursing Degree
  16. (2019) DJED2101 - Undergraduate Dental
  17. (2019) MIC2007 - Undergraduate Biomedical Mic2007
  18. (2019) MIC3005 - Advanced Medical Bacteriology and Mycology
  19. (2019) MIC4004 - Undergraduate Biomedical (Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology)
  20. (2019) MIC4010 - Undergraduate Biomedical Diagnostic Virology
  21. (2019) MM101 - Undergraduate Medical University Malaya Medical Programme ( Ummp)
  22. (2018) MIC3011 - Undergraduate Biomedical 3011
  23. (2015) Undergraduate Dental - Medical Microbiology Djed 2101
  24. (2015) Undergraduate Medical - MBBS Phase 2 Repeat
  25. (2015) Undergraduate Medical - MBBS Phase 3
  26. (2015) Undergraduate Medical- University Malaya Medical Programme
  27. (2015) MFEB2402 - Undergraduate Biomedical Introductory Diagnostic Microbiology
  28. (2015) MFEB3403 - Undergraduate Biomedical Advanced Diagnostic Virology
  29. (2008) DJED2101 - Mikrobiologi Perubatan
  30. (2007) Mfeb3402-Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology
  31. (2007) Mtej1120 Nursing
  32. (2007) I - Mfeb2403 -Introductory Diagnostic Microbiology(Department Coordinator)
Others
  1. (2015) ADNS2001 - Diploma ( Advanced ) Nursing
  2. (2007) Dmlt1053 -Medical Laboratory Technology- Clinical Microbiology(Course Coordinator)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Unicef Monthly Contributions, (01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) (International)
  • Unicef Global Programme Regular Resources, (01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023) (International)
  • Committee Member Parents Teachers Association Sek Men Agama Kl ( Biro Akademik), (01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2016)
  • Medical Volunteer Conducting Free Health Check Karnival Kesihatan Desa Sepakat 22-23 November, (22 Nov 2014 - 23 Nov 2014)
  • Speaker for Free Community Lecture " Penyakit Berjangkit" At Karnival Kesihatan Desa Sepakat 22-23 November, (22 Nov 2014 - 23 Nov 2014)
  • Committee Member Parents Teachers Association Sek Men Agama Kuala Lumpur., (02 Feb 2014)
  • Sukarelawan I-Bantu Mangsa Banjir Kuantan Pahang Disember 2013, (14 Dec 2013 - 15 Dec 2013)
  • AJK Wanita-(Mahasiswa )Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia ( Petaling Jaya District), (01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2015)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. UM MEDICAL PROGRAMME (UMMP)/MED MICRO. WORKSHOP UNDERSTANDING OBAS , EMQS AND USE OF CENTRUM, Conference Room , Medical Microbiology Department (05 Dec 2013 - 05 Dec 2013)
  2. SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR UM-LITER GRANT, The Cube, Blok L, Fakulti Kejuruteraan UM (27 Jun 2016 - 27 Jun 2016)
  3. TAKLIMAT TATAKELAKUAN DAN TATATERTIB, Auditorium T J Danaraj Fakulti Perubatan (27 Jan 2017 - 27 Jan 2017)
  4. PBL TUTOR WORKSHOP, Faculty Medicine University Malaya (11 Mar 2019 - 12 Mar 2019)
CONFERENCE
  1. VACCINES FOR ENTERIC DISEASES, The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok (05 Nov 2013 - 09 Nov 2013)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. THE ART OF LIVING WITH DR. VENGA - THE SCIENCE OF PRODUCTIVITY: HOW TO GET MORE DONE IN A DAY, Auditorium Tj Danaraj Fakulti Perubatan (14 Sep 2017 - 14 Sep 2017)
  2. PBL BASIC TUTOR WORKSHOP FOR UMMP PROGRAMME JUNE 2023, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya (14 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2023)