Curriculum Vitae

DR. RAJA ELINA AFZAN BINTI RAJA AHMAD

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Physiology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • +603-79674922

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
    musculoskeletal system (cartilage, bone, skeletal muscle), cardiovascular system
  • REGENERATIVE MEDICINE (MUSCULOSKELETAL)
    mesenchymal stem cell, tissue engineering, muscle,cartilage,bone

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Cellular Pathophysiology)
    Liverpool University, Liverpool, UK
  • MMedSc (Fisiologi), (Fisiologi)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MB ChB, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Otago University, New Zealand

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENGAJIAN (BOARD OF STUDIES) FAKULTI PERGIGIAN, UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    23 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator for DIA1004 (Physiology) - Year 1 BDS Program session 2023/2024
    03 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 (Department)
  • Appointment as a committee member of undergraduate studies Faculty of Dentistry for academic session 2023/2024
    17 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Course Coordinator
    03 Feb 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator (Physiology) for Masters of Surgery (Part 1 -Basic Science)
    05 Oct 2021 - 04 Oct 2022 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Exam coordinator (Physiology) for Stage 1 & 2 UMMP (MBBS program)
    05 Oct 2021 - 04 Oct 2022 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator (Physiology) for Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery (Part 1 - Basic Science)
    05 Oct 2021 - 04 Oct 2022 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • President of The Society for Physiology (TSfP)
    17 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (National)
  • Course coordinator for MOA 7004 (Seminar & Literature review) for Masters in Medical Sciences (Physiology)
    24 Aug 2020 - 24 Aug 2021 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Member of Curriculum Committee for Foundation in Medicine Program
    07 Aug 2018 - 07 Aug 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2019 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2019 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2019 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    30 Jul 2018 - 30 Jul 2019 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Editor for Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC)
    01 May 2017 - 01 May 2019 (International)
  • Physiology Coordinator of Basic Medical Science Course for Masters of Clinical Dentistry Programme (DXGC6180)
    21 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2018 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Physiology Coordinator of CBO (Ortho) Part 1 (Basic Science for Masters of Orthopaedic Surgery)
    15 Sep 2017 - 14 Sep 2018 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Physiology Coordinator of Basic Medical Science for Masters of Surgery (Year 1)
    15 Sep 2017 - 14 Sep 2018 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Course Coordinator
    18 May 2010 - 18 May 2017 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Coordinator for Physiology course (DIA 1004) for BDS year 1 program
    12 Aug 2015 - 12 Aug 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Academic Advisor for Phase 1 MBBS student (session 2010-2011)
    01 May 2010 - 02 May 2011 (Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY (MSPP), MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • EXCO MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY FOR PHYSIOLOGY (TSFP), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY FOR PHYSIOLOGY (TSFP)(2018-2022), PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • THE SOCIETY FOR PHYSIOLOGY, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2018 to 2022 (National)
  • THE SOCIETY FOR PHYSIOLOGY, HON. ASST. SECRETARY
    2015 to 2017 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2014 (University)
  • 1st Prize as the Best Poster Presenter (MSPP) at the Pharmacology & Physiology International Scientific Congress 2014
    Pharmacology & Physiology International Scientific Congress (PPISC), 2014 (International)
  • Best oral presentation (Science and Technology category) at the 27th Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology
    MSPP (IIUM), 2013 (National)
  • Best Poster Presentation at 19th Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology
    MSPP, 2004 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Kong, Peggy; Ahmad, Raja Elina; Zulkifli, Amirah; Krishnan, Shaliny; Nam, Hui Yin; Kamarul, Tunku (2024). The role of autophagy in mitigating osteoarthritis progression via regulation of chondrocyte apoptosis: A review, JOINT BONE SPINE. 91(3). doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2023.105642
  2. Hassan, Nur Hidayah; Ahmad, Raja Elina; Kamarul, Tunku; Chong, Pan Pan (2023). Allogenic platelet-rich plasma for treating cartilage injury: A systematic review of the evidence on the basic sciences for potential future applications, CELLS TISSUES ORGANS. . doi:10.1159/000535018
  3. Zulkifli, Amirah; Ahmad, Raja Elina; Krishnan, Shaliny; Kong, Peggy; Nam, Hui Yin; Kamarul, Tunku (2023). The potential mechanism of hypoxia-induced tenogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cell for tendon regeneration, TISSUE & CELL. 82. doi:10.1016/j.tice.2023.102075
  4. Nam, H. Y., Murali, M. R., Ahmad, R. E., Pingguan-Murphy, B., Raghavendran, H. R. B., & Kamarul, T. (2020). Mechanical Strain-Mediated Tenogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Is Regulated through Epithelial Sodium Channels. Stem Cells International, 2020, 13. doi: 10.1155/2020/5385960
  5. Samuel, S., Ahmad, R. E., Ramasamy, T. S., Karunanithi, P., Naveen, S. V., Kamarul, T. (2019). Platelet-rich concentrate in serum-free medium enhances cartilage-specific extracellular matrix synthesis and reduces chondrocyte hypertrophy of human mesenchymal stromal cells encapsulated in alginate. Platelets, 30(1), 66-74. doi:10.1080/09537104.2017.1371287
  6. Samuel, Shani; Ahmad, Raja Elina; Ramasamy, Thamil Selvee; Manan, Faizal; Kamarul, Tunku (2018). Platelet rich concentrate enhances mesenchymal stem cells capacity to repair focal cartilage injury in rabbits, INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED. 49(4), 775-783. doi:10.1016/j.injury.2018.02.020
  7. Samuel, Shani; Ahmad, Raja Elina; Ramasamy, Thamil Selvee; Karunanithi, Puvanan; Naveen, Sangeetha Vasudevaraj; Murali, Malliga Raman; Abbas, Azlina A.; Kamarul, Tunku (2016). Platelet-rich concentrate in serum free medium enhances osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived human mesenchymal stromal cells, PEERJ. 4. doi:10.7717/peerj.2347
  8. Naveen, S. V., Ahmad, R. E., Hui, W. J., Suhaeb, A. M., Murali, M. R., Shanmugam, R., Kamarul, T. (2014). Histology, Glycosaminoglycan Level and Cartilage Stiffness in Monoiodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis: Comparative Analysis with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Transection in Rat Model and Human Osteoarthritis, International Journal of Medical Sciences. 11(1), 97-105
  9. Kamisan, N., Naveen, S. V., Ahmad, R. E., Tunku, K. (2013). Chondrocyte density, proteoglycan content and gene expressions from native cartilage are species specific and not dependent on cartilage thickness: a comparative analysis between rat, rabbit and goat, Bmc Veterinary Research. 9, 9
  10. Hirata, K., Amudha, K., Elina, R., Hozumi, T., Yoshikawa, J., Homma, S., et al. (2004). Measurement of coronary vasomotor function: getting to the heart of the matter in cardiovascular research, Clinical Science. 107(5), 449-460
Others
  1. Kemp GJ, Ahmad RE, Nicolay K, Prompers JJ.Quantification of skeletal muscle mitochondrial function by 31 P magnetic resonance spectroscopy techniques: a quantitative review. Acta Physiol (Oxf). 2015 Jan; 213(1): 107-44; doi: 10.1111/apha.12307.
  2. Tan SL, Ahmad RE, Ahmad TS, Merican AM, Abbas AA, Ng WM, Kamarul T. Effect of Growth Differentiation Factor 5 on the Proliferation and Tenogenic Differentiation Potential of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells in vitro. Cells Tissues Organs. 2012;196(4):325-38.
  3. Tay LX, Ahmad RE, Dashtdar H, Tay KW, Masjuddin T, Ab- Rahim S, Chong PP, Selvaratnam L, Kamarul T. Treatment Outcomes of Alginate-Embedded Allogenic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Versus Autologous Chondrocytes for the Repair of Focal Articular Cartilage Defects in a Rabbit Model. Am J Sports Med. 2012; 40(1):83
  4. G. Krishnamurithy, P. N. Shilpa, R. E. Ahmad, Sofiah Sulaiman, C. L. L. Ng, T. Kamarul. Human amniotic membrane as a chondrocyte carrier vehicle/substrate: In vitro study. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH A. 2011, Dec, 99(3):500-6
  5. Havva Dashtdar, Hussin A. Rothan, Terence Tay, Razif Ali, Liang Xin Tay, Raja Elina Ahmad, Pan Pan Chong, Tunku Kamarul. A Preliminary Study Comparing the Use of Allogenic Chondrogenic Pre-Differentiated and Undifferentiated Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Repair of Full Thickness Articular Cartilage Defects in Rabbits. Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2011. 29:1336 1342 (DOI 10.1002/jor.21413)
  6. T.Kamarul, A. Razif, R. Elina, M. Azura,Chan KY.Normal Anterior Cruciate Ligament Laxity in the Malaysian Population. Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2007, Vol 1 (2):11-16.
  7. Elina RA, R Husain, Lang CC. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing: Utility in Research and Patient Care. Journal of University Malaya Medical Center (JUMMEC) 2003-2005; 8: 9-17
  8. Raja Elina Afzan Raja Ahmad, Benjamin Lim, Amudha Kadirvelu, Ruby Husain, Wan Azman Wan Ahmad, Ikram Shah Ismail, Anna Maria Choy, Chim C Lang. Prediabetes the New Target Population for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular-Metabolic Dysfunction. Medical Progress 2005; Vol 32(2):70-81
Other Publications
  1. Khalid, K., Ahmad, RE., Tong, AYH., Lui, SY. & Abidin, IZZ. (2021). Pathophysiology of streptokinase-induced hypotension in acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review of clinical evidence. Archives of Medical Science - Atherosclerotic Diseases, 6(1), 85-94. https://doi.org/10.5114/amsad.2021.105410 - Review

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Uncover The Potential Role of Silenced ? ACSL4 And -LPCAT3 In Induced-Ferroptosis-Chondrocytes In Obese Patients With Osteoarthritis ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    A Study Investigating Attenuation Of Pro-Inflammatory Macrophage Polarisation Through Leptin Stimulated JAK2 Pathway To Delay Osteoarthritis In High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese C57BL/6J Mice Model ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Understanding The Fundamental Aspects Through Molecular and Cellular Studies To Determine the Lineage Commitment Mechanisms Involed in Mesenchymal stem cells Differentiation for potential Upscaling and clinical applications ( Consultant)
  4. 2011 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Improving articular disease prediction and management, regenerative therapy and sarcoma management ( Consultant)
  5. 2003 - 2005, CMB
    Pathophysiological determinants of Exercise Capacity in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Physiology of Articular Cartilage, Osteoarthritis Symposium, NOCERAL & Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) (National) (24 Aug 2020 - 25 Aug 2020)
  2. Guided viva on respiratory system & multi-systems short answer questions, Basic science/ OSC preparatory course: Physiology & applied clinical physiology (How to prepare for challenging viva questions), NOCERAL (National) (24 Sep 2019 - 25 Sep 2019)
  3. Acid-base balance, Orthopaedic Specialty Committee Exam preparatory course, NOCERAL (National) (13 Aug 2019 - 13 Aug 2019)
  4. Respiratory system, Muscle & Neuromuscular junction, Basic science/ OSC Preparatory Course: Physiology & Applied Clinical Physiology, NOCERAL (National) (16 Jul 2019 - 16 Jul 2019)
  5. Musculoskeletal Physiology & Calcium Homeostasis, 49th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysia Orthopaedic Association (International) (02 May 2019 - 04 May 2019)
  6. Endocrine physiology, Intensive Physiology Course, Department of Physiology, PPUKM (University) (15 Apr 2019 - 15 Apr 2019)
  7. Core Physiology & Endocrine system, 48th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysia Orthopaedic Association (International) (09 May 2018 - 12 May 2018)
  8. Role of Myokines on Bone Remodelling, 20th Biennial Congress of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association , Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) (International) (10 Apr 2018 - 14 Apr 2018)
  9. Endocrine System, Intensive Course Physiology: OSCE Approach, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia (University) (03 Apr 2018 - 03 Apr 2018)
  10. Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Acid-base balance, Muscle & Neuromuscular junction, Basic Science Examination (BSE) and Conjoint Board of Orthopaedics (CBO) Part 1 Preparatory Course on Physiology and Applied Clinical Physiology (Course), NOCERAL (University) (05 Feb 2018 - 06 Feb 2018)
  11. Respiratory system, Muscle & Neuromuscular junction, and Acid-Base balance, Basic Science Examination (BSE) and Conjoint Board of Orthopaedics (CBO) Part 1 Preparatory Course on Physiology and Applied Clinical Physiology, NOCERAL (National) (21 Aug 2017 - 22 Aug 2017)
  12. Types of literature, Scientific Writing Seminar, Research Management Centre, Faculty of Medicine UM (University) (03 Nov 2015 - 04 Nov 2015)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Role of epithelium sodium channel (ENaC) in mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and differentiation via the mechanotransduction process, 27th Scientific meeting of Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP)2013, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) (National) (06 Sep 2013 - 08 Sep 2013)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Platelet rich Concentrate Increases Cellular Proliferation and Drives the Multiple Lineage Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells In Vitro, 4th UTAR Seminar on Stem Cell and iPSC Research and 1st Joint UTAR-UST (Taiwan), UTAR (International) (03 Aug 2015 - 04 Aug 2015)
  2. Platelet Rich Concentrate Promotes Cellular Proliferation and Multiple Lineage Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells In Vitro, 45th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (International) (22 May 2015 - 24 May 2015)
  3. The Tenogenic Differentiation Potential of Human Bone Marrow Derived-Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Is Dependent on Epithelial Sodium Channels (ENaC), 45th Malaysian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (International) (22 May 2015 - 24 May 2015)
  4. Effect of Platelet Rich Concentrate on Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Proliferation and Differentiation Potential: A Preliminary In Vitro Study , Pharmacology and Physiology International Scientific Congress, MSPP and Protemp Conferences Sdn Bhd. (International) (22 Aug 2014 - 24 Aug 2014)
  5. Human quadriceps muscle 'mitochondrial capacity' from phosphocreatine recovery kinetics differs markedly from published maximal-exercise measurements using invasive methods, System Biochemistry-linked focus meeting, University of York (International) (22 Mar 2010 - 24 Mar 2010)
  6. Assessment of skeletal muscle perfusion using Arterial Spin Labelling method, International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 17th anual meeting, ISMRM (International) (18 Apr 2009 - 24 Apr 2009)
  7. Effect of Cardiac Output versus Peripheral Oxygen Extraction in Determining Exercise Capacity in Uncomplicated Type 2 Diabetic Patients, International Conference on Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya (International) (16 May 2005)
  8. Pathophysiological Determinants of Exercise Capacity in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, 19th Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology, MSPP (National) (15 May 2004)
  9. Pathophysiological Determinants of Exercise Capacity in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, 14th Asian Pacific Congress of Cardiology 2004, Asia Pacific Cardiolgy Association (International) (16 Jan 2004 - 18 Jan 2004)
  10. Cardiac Hemodynamics and Neurohormonal Response to Different Pacing Modes in Patients with Dual Chamber Pacemekers with Sinus Node Dysfunction , 14th Asian Pacific Congress of Cardiology 2004 in Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Asia Pacific Cardiology Association (International) (16 Jan 2004 - 18 Jan 2004)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Internal Examiner for Master Medical Science (Physiology)- Candidate Mgn160008 (Dissertation Title: Validation of a Customised Low-Cost Computer-Based Audiometer for Hearing Loss Screening), University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) Evaluator for Umsc C.a.R.E Fund Research Grant (Umsc-Rg) and Dato' Mahmood Merican Medical Research Grant (Mmrg) 2023, University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) Examiner for Orthopaedic Specialty Committee (Osc) Part 1 (2023), National, (External Assessor)
  4. (2023) Evaluation Panel for Candidature Defence (Mmedsc (Physiology)) Entitled "a Low Cost Computer-Based Audiometer for Hearing Loss Screening, University, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2021) Panel of Evaluator for Phd Application - Candidate : Madhumanti Barman (S2147153), University, (Internal Assessor)
  6. (2021) Internal Examiner & Member of Board of Examiners for Part 1 Master of Surgery (Supplementary Exam) Session 2020/2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2021) Viva Examiner (Physiology) for Basic Sciences (Orth) and Orthopaedic Specialty Part 1 Exam - Session October 2021, National, (External Examiner)
  8. (2021) Internal Examiner for Part 1 Master of Surgery Program Session Jun 2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2021) Panel of Evaluator for Phd Application (Project: Investigating The Mechanisms Behind Male Infertility in Hypothyroidism With Obesity: The Role of Thyroid and Leptin Hormones; Candidate: Kumarendran Balachandran (17219210)), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  10. (2021) Internal Examiner for Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Bds) Program (Year 1) Session 2020/2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2021) Internal Examiner for Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences Program Session 2020/2021 (Semester Ii), University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2021) Viva Examiner (Physiology) - Basic Sciences (Orth) and Orthopaedic Specialty Part 1 Examination - Session April 2021, National, (External Examiner)
  13. (2021) Internal Examiner for Doctoral Thesis Examination Entitled Postural Blood Pressure Changes in Older Persons (Candidate Id:Mha160008/17024914/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2021) Panel of Evaluator of Phd Proposal Defense Entitled "Mechanisms Underlying Male Infertility: The Missing Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Obesity" by Candidate Nur-Amanina Binti Syariff Tan (17012849/2) (Review Report & Presentation by Candidate), University, (Internal Assessor)
  15. (2021) Panel of Evaluator for Phd Application ( Candidate: Siti Aishah Zulazlan (17143850)), University, (Internal Evaluator)
  16. (2020) MMedSc (Physio) project entitled "The relationship of low back pain perception, disability level, physical activity level and effect of resisted respiratory exercises in individuals with low back pain" presented by Ngo Jia Sheng (MOA 190004) , (Panel of Evaluator)
  17. (2020) Examiner (Physiology) for viva voce Masters of Clinical Dentistry - Basic Science Supplementary Exam session 2019/2020, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2020) Panel of assessor for candidature defence of Masters of Medical Sciences (Physiology) program - candidate: Jason Ngo Jia Sheng (MOA190004); project title: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PROPOSED MANAGEMENT IN INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW BACK PAIN, (Assessor)
  19. (2020) Examiner of Doctoral thesis entitled " "INVESTIGATING THE MOLECULAR MECHANISM UNDERLYING CHANGES IN CERVICAL FLUID ENVIRONMENT UNDER SEX STEROID INFLUENCE IN RATS AND HUMANS" - Candidate: NURAIN BINTI ISMAIL (MHA150024), (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2019) Viva examiner for Masters of Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery Part 1 Exam (Supplementary) - (physiology discipline) , (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2019) Osce examiner for Masters of Surgery Part 1 (Basic Science) Exam , (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2019) Viva examiner & contributor of questions for Orthopaedics Specialty Committee Part 1 Examination (physiology discipline) , (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2019) Examiner for Masters of Clinical Dentistry (Part 1) - Basic Medical Science Exam (Physiology discipline) , (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2018) Examiner of doctoral thesis (MHA 080018) entitled "Association between the usage of personal listening devices and hearing impairment among teenagers and young adults" , (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2018) Viva examiner (Physiology) Orthopaedics Specialty Committee Part 1 Examination, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2018) Examiner for Basic Science OSCE (Masters in Surgery Part 1 exam) , (Internal Examiner)
  27. (2018) Assessor for project PhD project proposal entitled "Roles of inflammatory markers fractalkine (CX3CR1) and receptor activatr NF-kB (RANK) system in the pathogenesis of diabetic placenta in rat" presented by Dr Noor Eliza Hashim (MHA 160033), (Panel member for Proposal Defence)
  28. (2017) Editor for Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, (Editor)
  29. (2017) Assessor of PhD candidature defense entitled "Mechanisms underlying testosterone effect on fluid environment in vas deferens and seminal vesicles in rats". , (Panel of Evaluator)
  30. (2017) Examiner for Physiology discipline- Basic Science Examination (Orth) and Conjoint Board Examination Part 1 , (Examiner)
  31. (2017) Assessor for candidature defence MMedSci (Physio) Title of dissertation: Effect of Gum Arabic on Rats with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus , (Assessor )
  32. (2017) Reviewer for Bioscience Report, (Reviewer)
  33. (2016) Panel of assessor for PhD Thesis entitled "stimulation of hair growth using conditioned media derived from dental pulp stem cells expanded in chemically defined media" , (Assessor)
  34. (2016) Internal examiner for MMedSci(Physio) dissertation entitled "Investigating the effects of Marantodes Pumilum leaves aqueous extract on uterine contractility in post-partum rats", (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2015) Panel of assessor for candidature defence entitled "Protective effect of Tualang honey and Ficus Deltoidea on bisphenol-A induced changes in reproductive system of pre-pubertal female rat" , (Assessor)
  36. (2014) Reviewer for Canadian journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, (Reviewer)
  37. (2012) Panel of assessor for Master candidature defence. Project tile: The Effect of Transforming Growth Factor- Beta 1 and Beta 3 on the Chondrogenic Potential of Rabbit Bone Marrow-Derived Multipotent Stromal Cells in Poly(vinyl alcohol)- Chitosan-Poly (ethylene glycol) scaffold , (Assessor)
  38. (2012) Panel of assessor for research project (Masters) proposal entitled " Effect of platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment on oxidative stress following muscular injury of the lower limb". , (Assessor)
  39. (2012) Panel of assessor for postgraduate research project (PhD)proposal entitled " Effect of supervised and home based progressive exercises on knee osteoarthritis for both gender, middle aged and obese people". , (Assessor)
  40. (2012) Panel of assessor for postgraduate research project proposal (Master)entitled " The comparison between the effect of kinesiology and athletic taping on shoulder muscles strength and functional performance in tennis player". , (Assessor)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Advisor and Trainer for UM Students Participating in International Dental Physiology Quiz 2023 (Idpq), University, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2016) Facilitator for Editing Editing Your Manuscript for Publication: Workshop for Postgraduate Students, JUMMEC (Journal of Health and Translational Medicine)
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Moderator of Webinar Entitled " Learning Physiology Well: Best Practices" by Prof Constanzo, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Speaker for Intensive Physiology Exam Preparatory Workshop for Trainees of Orthopaedic Surgery, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2021) Organising Committee Member for The Sounds of Physiology Competition, International, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2021) Speaker in Intensive Physiology Course Ppukm (Lecture Topic: Respiratory System), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Invited Speaker; Delivered 2 Lectures Entitled: 1) Physiological Response to Acute Stress (Haemorrhagic Shock) , and 2) Nerve & Skeletal Muscle Physiology, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) Speaker for Mrcs & Master of Surgery Part 1 Crash Course (Physiology) (Title of Lecture: Physiology of Respiratory System), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2021) Speaker (Multiple Lecture Topics ) for Orthopaedic Specialty Committee (Osc) Examination Part 1 Preparatory Course - Session March 2021, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Academic Advisor for Stage 1 Ummp Students Session 2023/2024, University, (Academic Advisor)
  2. (2021) Academic Advisor for Stage 2 MBBS Program Session 2020/2021, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) A STUDY INVESTIGATING ATTENUATION OF PRO-INFLAMMATORY MACROPHAGE POLARIZATION THROUGH LEPTIN STIMULATED JAK2 PATHWAY TO DELAY OSTEOARTHRITIS IN HIGH-FAT DIET-INDUCED OBESE C57BL/6J MICE MODEL, HANIS FADHLINA BINTI HAMDAN
  2. (2022) Simplified Frequency Selectivity Measurements in Normal-Hearing and Hearing-Impaired Human Subjects, WAN NUR ASYIQIN BINTI RASIDI
  3. (2017) PRODUCTION OF MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST HUMAN LEMUR TYROSINE KINASE - 3 (LMTK3) AND THE EFFECT OF LMTK3 ON THE ROLE OF p53 ON COLORECTAL CANCER PROGRESSION IN VITRO, ENG SUE PING
  4. (2016) THE EFFECT OF PLATELET RICH CONCENTRATE ON THE REGENERATIVE CAPACITY OF MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS AND ITS POTENTIAL APPLICATION IN CARTILAGE REPAIR, SHANI SAMUEL
  5. (2023) The Effect of Air-Dried Decellularised Human Amniotic Membrane Combined with Platelet Rich Plasma on Regenerative Capacity of Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Potential Repair of Large Wound, AHMAD FUAD BIN AHMAD KAMAL
  6. (2020) THE INVOLVEMENT OF SERUM TOTAL PROTEIN IN STREPTOKINASE-INDUCED HYPOTENSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, KARNIZA BT KHALID

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) NA - Basic Clinical Science for Clinical Master
  2. (2023) MQA7003 - Anatomy and Physiology
  3. (2023) MOB7003 - Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
  4. (2021) - - Basic Clinical Science
  5. (2021) MQA7003 - Anatomy and Physiology
  6. (2019) MWGN6173 - Seminar and Literature Review Ii
  7. (2018) MQGQ6101 - Anatomy and Physiology
  8. (2018) MWGN6107 - Human Physiology Ii
  9. (2018) MWGN6107 - Human Physiology Ii
  10. (2018) MWGN6108 - Human Physiologi I
  11. (2018) MWGN6170 - Seminars and Literature Review I
  12. (2017) DXGC6180 - Basic Medical Science
  13. (2015) MWGN6101 - Human Phsysiology I
  14. (2012) MWGN6107 - Human Physiology Ii
Bachelor
  1. (2023) DIA1004 - Physiology (Bds Year 1 Program)
  2. (2023) UMMP - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Stage 1)
  3. (2023) UMMP - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Stage 2)
  4. (2023) MIC1009 - Human Body Systems I
  5. (2023) MIC1013 - Human Body Systems Ii
  6. (2023) GIM2001 - Your Body and Its Health
  7. (2021) DIA1004 - Physiology (Dentistry)
  8. (2021) MIA - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  9. (2021) MIC1009 - Human Body Systems I
  10. (2021) MIX1002 - Human Physiology I
  11. (2021) MIX1003 - Human Physiology Ii
  12. (2021) DIA1004 - Physiology
  13. (2021) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  14. (2021) GIM2001 - Your Body and Its Health
  15. (2019) MIX1003 - Human Physiology Ii
  16. (2018) DIA1004 - Physiology
  17. (2018) GIM2001 - Your Body and Its Health
  18. (2018) UMMP - University Malaya Medical Program
  19. (2018) UMMP1301 - Musculoskeletal Sciences (Medical Undergraduates)
  20. (2018) UMMP2601 - Haematology (Medical Undergraduates)
  21. (2017) UMMP2801 - Endocrinology, Nutrition and Reproductive Health (Medical Undergraduates)
  22. (2016) DIA1004 - Physiology
  23. (2015) University Malaya Medical Program Stage 1
  24. (2015) University Malaya Medical Program Stage 2
  25. (2015) MQGQ6101 - Anatomy and Physiology
  26. (2012) DFED1101 - Physiology (Bds Year 1)
  27. (2012) MBEB1102 - Introductory Human Physiology
  28. (2012) PENGM119 - Physiology (MBBS Year 1)
  29. (2011) DFED1101 - Physiology
  30. (2010) MBBS1 - Physiology

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Member of Action Lab for Pusat Asasi Sains (Asasi Lab), (23 Mar 2018 - 06 Apr 2018)
  • Participant of Ummp Pbl Case Development Workshop for Block 5 & 6 (Haematology & Respiratory Science), (13 Mar 2018 - 14 Mar 2018)
  • Facilitator/Speaker for Scientific Writing Seminar Organised by Journal of Translational Medicine & Malaysian Orthopaedic Association, (15 Jan 2018 - 15 Jan 2018)
  • Facilitator for Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Student Training Workshop for Ummp, (03 Nov 2017 - 10 Dec 2017)
  • Invited Lecturer for Intensive Physiology Course: How to Master Your One-Best-Answer (Oba) (Held At Preclinical Building, UKM Medical Centre), (03 Oct 2017 - 03 Oct 2017)
  • Organising Committee Member for Inter-Medical School Physiology Quiz, (16 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017)
  • Trainer (UM Team) for International Dental Physiology Quiz, (26 Nov 2016 - 26 Nov 2016)
  • Organising Committee Member and Facilitator/Speaker for Manuscript Editing Workshop for Postgraduate Student, (20 Apr 2016 - 21 Apr 2016)
  • Facilitator of Workshop " Editing Your Manuscript for Publication: Workshop for Postgraduate Students", (20 Apr 2016 - 21 Apr 2016)
  • Organising Committee Member for Inter-Medical School Physiology Quiz, (12 Aug 2015 - 13 Aug 2015)
  • Pengacara Majlis Penyampaian Sijil Pendaftaran Sementara Pelajar Tahun Akhir Sarjana Perubatan dan Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Sesi 2013/2015, (16 Apr 2015 - 16 Apr 2015)
  • Organising Committee Member for Symposium On Cardiovascular Updates, (29 Jan 2015 - 29 Jan 2015)
  • Speaker At The Scientific Writing Seminar (Organised by The Research Management Centre, Faculty of Medicine UM), (26 Nov 2014 - 26 Nov 2014)
  • Organising Committee Member for The Pharmacology and Physiology International Scientific Congress., (22 Aug 2014 - 24 Aug 2014)
  • Organising Committee for The 12th Inter-Medical School Physiology Quiz, (20 Aug 2014 - 21 Aug 2014)
  • Facilitator for Manuscript Editing Workshop for Postgraduate Students in Faculty of Medicine UM, (24 Feb 2014 - 25 Mar 2014)
  • Pengacara Majlis Penyampaian Sijil Pendaftaran Sementara dan Lafaz Ikrar Bagi Pelajar Tahun Akhir MBBS Ses 2011/2013, (11 Apr 2013 - 11 Apr 2013)
  • Peserta Program Pembangunan Kepimpinan, Inovasi dan Transformasi Pensyarah Muda (Zon Tengah), (28 Sep 2012 - 01 Oct 2012)
  • Organising Committee Member for The 10th Inter-Medical School Physiology Quiz, (29 Aug 2012 - 30 Aug 2012)
  • Sub-Editor Bagi "The Journal of University of Malaya Medical Centre" (Jummec), (23 May 2012)
  • Fasilitator Tambahan Program "Personal Power Universiti Malaya" Anjuran Seru., (11 May 2012 - 11 May 2012)
  • Pengacara Majlis Penyampaian Sijil Pendaftaran Sementara dan Lafaz Ikrar Bagi Pelajar Tahun Akhir MBBS Sesi 2008/2010, (05 Apr 2012 - 05 Apr 2012)
  • Rapporteur for Medicine and Health Science Cluster in The National Congress of Professor, (06 Jul 2011 - 08 Jul 2011)