Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. NG RUEY TERNG

Associate Professor
  • Department of Paediatrics
    Faculty of Medicine
  • 03-79493903

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • PAEDIATRICS
    Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Expert Training, (Paediatric Gastroenterology)
    Birmingham Children's Hospital
  • MASTER OF PAEDIATRICS, UM (2010), (Pediatrik)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MRCP CH, UK (2009), (Pediatrik)
    Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
  • MD, UPM (2002), (Medicine)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head of Unit
    01 Oct 2021 - 01 Jan 2024 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA, ORDINARY MEMBER
    Since 2012 (National)
  • FULL MEMBER, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • REGULAR MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ranai, Norashikin Mohd; Chew, Kee Seang; Lim, Wei Kang; Fong, Choong Yi; Li, Limin; Ng, Ruey Terng; Lee, Way Seah (2023). Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in young children with inflammatory bowel disease: A report of two cases, NEUROLOGY ASIA. 28(3), 781-783. doi:10.54029/2023nnk
  2. Simovic, Isidora; Hilmi, Ida; Ng, Ruey Terng; Chew, Kee Seang; Wong, Shin Yee; Lee, Way Seah; Riordan, Stephen; Castano-Rodriguez, Natalia (2023). ATG16L1 rs2241880/T300A increases susceptibility to perianal Crohn's disease: An updated meta-analysis on inflammatory bowel disease risk and clinical outcomes, UNITED EUROPEAN GASTROENTEROLOGY JOURNAL. . doi:10.1002/ueg2.12477
  3. Khoo, Xin-Hui; Wong, Shin Yee; Ibrahim, Nik Razima Wan; Ng, Ruey Terng; Chew, Kee Seang; Lee, Way Seah; Wong, Zhi Qin; Raja Ali, Raja Affend; Shahrani, Shahreedhan; Leow, Alex Hwong-Ruey; Hilmi, Ida Normiha (2022). Nudix Hydroxylase 15 Mutations Strongly Predict Thiopurine-Induced Leukopenia Across Different Asian Ethnicities: Implications for Screening in a Diverse Population, FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE. 9. doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.880937
  4. Muhardi, Leilani; Aw, Marion M.; Hasosah, Mohammed; Ng, Ruey Terng; Chong, Sze Yee; Hegar, Badriul; Toro-Monjaraz, Erick; Darma, Andy; Cetinkaya, Merih; Chow, Chung Mo; Kudla, Urszula; Vandenplas, Yvan (2022). A Narrative Review on the Update in the Prevalence of Infantile Colic, Regurgitation, and Constipation in Young Children: Implications of the ROME IV Criteria, FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS. 9. doi:10.3389/fped.2021.778747
  5. Ng, Ruey Terng; Chew, Kee Seang; Choong, Chee Liang; Song, Zhi Liang; Teh, Jane Kimm Lii; Koay, Zhong Ling; Wong, Shin Yee; Kam, Choy Chen; Ranai, Norashikin Binti Mohd; Lee, Way Seah (2022). Etiology, outcome and prognostic indicators of acute liver failure in Asian children, HEPATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL. 16(6), 1390-1397. doi:10.1007/s12072-022-10417-5
  6. West, Louise Naz; Zakharova, Irina; Huysentruyt, Koen; Chong, Sze-Yee; Aw, Marion M.; Darma, Andy; Hegar, Badriul; Ng, Ruey Terng; Hasosah, Mohammed; Toro-Monjaraz, Erick; Cetinkaya, Merih; Chow, Chung-Mo; Muhardi, Leilani; Kudla, Urszula; Delsing, Dianne J. M.; Vandenplas, Yvan (2022). Reported Prevalence and Nutritional Management of Functional Constipation among Young Children from Healthcare Professionals in Eight Countries across Asia, Europe and Latin America, NUTRIENTS. 14(19). doi:10.3390/nu14194067
  7. Chan, K. J., Song, Z. L., Chew, K. S., Ng, R. T., Taib, S. H. M., & Lee, W. S. (2021). Exclusive enteral nutrition is effective and feasible as primary induction and re-induction therapy in Asian children with Crohn's disease. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 57(2), 239-245. doi: 10.1111/jpc.15184
  8. Chew, K. S., Em, J. M., Koay, Z. L., Jalaludin, M. Y., Ng, R. T., Lum, L. C. S., & Lee, W. S. (2021). Low prevalence of infantile functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in a multi-ethnic Asian population. Pediatrics and Neonatology, 62(1), 49-54. doi: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2020.08.009
  9. Lee, W. S., Song, Z. L., Em, J. M., Chew, K. S., & Ng, R. T. (2021). Role of primary prophylaxis in preventing variceal bleeding in children with gastroesophageal varices. Pediatrics and Neonatology, 62(3), 249-257. doi: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2021.01.002
  10. Lee, W. S., Chew, K. S., Ng, R. T., Kasmi, K. E., Sokol, R. J. (2020). Intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD): insights into pathogenesis and advances in management. Hepatology International, 14(3), 305-316. doi: 10.1007/s12072-020-10048-8
  11. Lee, W. S., Jalaludin, M. Y., Wong, S. Y., Ong, S. Y., Foo, H. W., Ng, R. T. (2019). Vitamin D non-sufficiency is prevalent in children with chronic liver disease in a tropical country. Pediatrics and Neonatology, 60(1), 12-18. doi:10.1016/j.pedneo.2018.03.011
  12. Lee, W. S., Karthik, S. V., Ng, R. T., Ong, S. Y., Ong, C., Chiou, F. K., . . . Aw, M. M. (2019). Characteristics and outcome of primary sclerosing cholangitis associated with inflammatory bowel disease in Asian children. Pediatrics and Neonatology, 60(4), 396-404. doi:10.1016/j.pedneo.2018.09.007
Scopus
  1. Muhardi L., Delsing D.J.M., Zakharova I., Huysentruyt K., Chong S.-Y., Ng R.T., Darma A., Hegar B., Hasosah M., Toro-Monjaraz E., Cetinkaya M., Chow C.-M., Aw M.M., Kudla U., West L.N., Vandenplas Y. (2023). Early-Life Gut Health Indicators and Reported Prevalence of Infant Functional Constipation by Healthcare Professionals, Nutrients. 15(2). doi:10.3390/nu15020298
  2. Ranai N.M., Chew K.S., Lim W.K., Fong C.Y., Li L., Ng R.T., Lee W.S. (2023). Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in young children with inflammatory bowel disease: A report of two cases, Neurology Asia. 28(3), 781-783. doi:10.54029/2023nnk
  3. Simovic I., Hilmi I., Ng R.T., Chew K.S., Wong S.Y., Lee W.S., Riordan S., Castano-Rodriguez N. (2023). ATG16L1 rs2241880/T300A increases susceptibility to perianal Crohn's disease: An updated meta-analysis on inflammatory bowel disease risk and clinical outcomes, United European Gastroenterology Journal. . doi:10.1002/ueg2.12477
  4. Khoo X.-H., Wong S.Y., Ibrahim N.R.W., Ng R.T., Chew K.S., Lee W.S., Wong Z.Q., Raja Ali R.A., Shahrani S., Leow A.H.-R., Hilmi I.N. (2022). Nudix Hydroxylase 15 Mutations Strongly Predict Thiopurine-Induced Leukopenia Across Different Asian Ethnicities: Implications for Screening in a Diverse Population, Frontiers in Medicine. 9. doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.880937
  5. Luu L.D.W., Popple G., Tsang S.P.W., Vinasco K., Hilmi I., Ng R.T., Chew K.S., Wong S.Y., Riordan S., Lee W.S., Mitchell H.M., Kaakoush N.O., Castano-Rodriguez N. (2022). Genetic variants involved in innate immunity modulate the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases in an understudied Malaysian population, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Australia). 37(2), 342-351. doi:10.1111/jgh.15752
  6. Muhardi L., Aw M.M., Hasosah M., Ng R.T., Chong S.Y., Hegar B., Toro-Monjaraz E., Darma A., Cetinkaya M., Chow C.M., Kudla U., Vandenplas Y. (2022). A Narrative Review on the Update in the Prevalence of Infantile Colic, Regurgitation, and Constipation in Young Children: Implications of the ROME IV Criteria, Frontiers in Pediatrics. 9. doi:10.3389/fped.2021.778747
  7. Ng R.T., Chew K.S., Choong C.L., Song Z.L., Teh J.K.L., Koay Z.L., Wong S.Y., Kam C.C., Ranai N.B.M., Lee W.S. (2022). Etiology, outcome and prognostic indicators of acute liver failure in Asian children, Hepatology International. 16(6), 1390-1397. doi:10.1007/s12072-022-10417-5
  8. West L.N., Zakharova I., Huysentruyt K., Chong S.-Y., Aw M.M., Darma A., Hegar B., Ng R.T., Hasosah M., Toro-Monjaraz E., Cetinkaya M., Chow C.-M., Muhardi L., Kudla U., Delsing D.J.M., Vandenplas Y. (2022). Reported Prevalence and Nutritional Management of Functional Constipation among Young Children from Healthcare Professionals in Eight Countries across Asia, Europe and Latin America, Nutrients. 14(19). doi:10.3390/nu14194067
Others
  1. Brands, B.; Chomtho, S.; Suthutvoravut, U.; Chiong Meng Boey, C.; Tang, S.F.; Godfrey, K.M.; Koletzko, B.; for the ENeA SEA Project Group. (2020). Early Nutrition eAcademy Southeast Asia e-Learning for Enhancing Knowledge on Nutrition during the First 1000 Days of Life. Nutrients, 12, 1817.
  2. Lee, W. S., Jalaludin, M. Y., Wong, S. Y., Ong, S. Y., Foo, H. W., & Ng, R. T. (2018). Vitamin D non-sufficiency is prevalent in children with chronic liver disease in a tropical country. Pediatrics & Neonatology, 1-7.
  3. Lee, W.-S., Azmi, N., Ng, R.-T., Ong, S.-Y., Ponnampalavanar, S.S.L., Mahadeva, S., Hilmi, I. (2017) Fatal infections in older patients with inflammatory bowel disease on anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy. Intestinal Research, 15 (4), 524-528.
  4. Lee, W.S., Ong S.Y., Foo, H.W., Wong, S.Y., Kong, C.X., Seah, R.B., Ng, R.T. (2017) Chronic liver disease is universal in children with biliary atresia living with native liver. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 23 (43): 7776-7784
  5. Lee, W.S., Ng, R.T., Chan, K.-W., Lau, Y.-L. (2016) Variable outcome in infantile-onset inflammatory bowel disease in an Asian cohort. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 22 (48), pp. 10653-10662.
  6. Lee, W.S., Teo, K.M., Ng, R.T., Chong, S.Y., Kee, B.P., Chua, K.H. (2016) Novel mutations in SKIV2L and TTC37 genes in Malaysian children with trichohepatoenteric syndrome. Gene, 586 (1), pp. 1-6.
  7. Yik, Y.I., Othman, M.Y., Ng, R.T., Lee, W.S. (2016) Cholecysto-appendicostomy as partial internal biliary drainage in Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1: A case report and review of literature. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 4, pp. 17-21.
  8. Lee WS, Lum SG, Lim CB, Chong SY, Khoh KM, Ng RT, et al. Characteristics and outcome of autoimmune liver disease in Asian children. Hepatol Int 2014
  9. NgRT, LaiNM, LeeWS,AngHL,TeoKM. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for treatment of constipation in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD010873. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010873.
Books
  1. Malaysia. Ministry of Health. (2023). Malaysian Dietary Guidelines for Children & Adolescents 2023. Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Chapter in Books
  1. Ng, R. T. (2020) An Ill Child With Jaundice. In LEE Way Seah, TAY Chee Geap and LUM Su Han (Eds.) Textbook of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp. 256-257). University of Malaya Press.
  2. Ng, R. T., & Lee, W. S. (2020). Viral Hepatitis. In LEE Way Seah, TAY Chee Geap and LUM Su Han (Eds.) Textbook of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp. 252-255). University of Malaya Press.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Identification Of Risk Factors And The Development Of A Novel Exposome Risk Score For Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, University Grant
    Developing an Evidence-Based, Malaysian Food-Based Dietary Guide for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children and Adolescents ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2021 - 2022, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
    Malaysian Dietary Guidelines For Children and Adolescents 2021 (Key Message 4), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2017 - 2017, Faculty of Medicine
    The 2nd ASEAN Student Project - A pilot study of exercise intervention in overweight and obese children ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2020 - 2025, Dr von Hauner Children s Hospital, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
    Genetic and Immunological Analysis of Very Early Onset Inflammatory Bowel Disease (VEO-IBD) in Children (VEO-IBD Multi-Omics Study) ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2023, National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
    The Asia Pacific Network of Genetic Liver Disease ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2021 - 2022, Friesland Campina
    e-HCP Survey-Management of Constipation, National University of Singapore, Singapore ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2016 - 2021, International Funding
    Early Nutrition Eacademy Southeast Asia (eneasea) ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2016 - 2019, International Funding
    Early Nutrition e-Academy Southeast Asia (ENEA SEA) ( Consultant)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Octreotide - In The Perspective Of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Octreotide in Children - Use In Clinical Practice & Current Evidence, Malaysian Medical Association, Perak Branch (National) (18 Dec 2023 - 18 Dec 2023)
  2. Inflammatory Bowel Disease, MySPGHAN Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Update 2023, Malaysian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (National) (04 Nov 2023 - 04 Nov 2023)
  3. Interpretation of 'Liver Function Test', MySPGHAN Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Update 2023, Malaysian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (National) (04 Nov 2023 - 04 Nov 2023)
  4. Functional Constipation, MySPGHAN Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Updates 2023, Malaysian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (National) (04 Nov 2023 - 04 Nov 2023)
  5. Nutritional Assessment In Children, MySPGHAN Paediatric Gastroenterology & Hepatology Update 2023, Malaysian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (National) (04 Nov 2023 - 04 Nov 2023)
  6. Liver Transplantation in Malaysia: Challenges and Success, Annual Scientific Meeting of Intensive Care (ASMIC) 2023, Malaysian Society of Intensive Care (International) (08 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2023)
  7. Hepatitis B & C Screening During Pregnancy In Malaysia, 29th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (10 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023)
  8. Approach To Diarrhoea In Children, Sesi Pengajaran Sarjana Perubatan Keluarga, Jabatan Perubatan Rawatan Utama (University) (28 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023)
  9. Abnormal Liver Function Post Liver Transplant, Liver Transplant Forum 2023: Addressing the Gaps in Liver Transplantation in Malaysia, Malaysian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (National) (07 Jan 2023 - 07 Jan 2023)
  10. Acute Hepatitis Of Unknown Origin In Children: An Update, 15th Congress of Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) and APPSPGHAN (International) (12 Oct 2022 - 15 Oct 2022)
  11. Acute Liver Failure: How We Can Do Better, Practical Paediatric Updates 2022, Jabatan Pediatrik Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) (National) (02 Sep 2022 - 03 Sep 2022)
  12. Preparation of Child for Liver Transplant, VIRTUAL NATIONAL PAEDIATRIC SURGICAL UPDATE & MASTERCLASS 2022, Malaysian Medical Association (National) (05 Mar 2022 - 06 Mar 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Indications and outcome of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in children, 15th Congress of Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) and APPSPGHAN (International) (12 Oct 2022 - 15 Oct 2022)
  2. Sarcopenia is highly prevalent in Asian children with newly diagnosed Cohn's Disease, 15th Congress of Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) and APPSPGHAN (International) (12 Oct 2022 - 15 Oct 2022)
  3. Improvement in Quality Indicators of Pediatric Colonoscopy: Lessons Learnt After an Audit Study, 15th Congress of Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) and APPSPGHAN (International) (12 Oct 2022 - 15 Oct 2022)
  4. Combination oral antibiotics for children with acute severe colitis : a medium-term outcome study, 15th Scientific Congress of Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) and APPSPGHAN (International) (12 Oct 2022 - 15 Oct 2022)
  5. PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS OF LOW BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN CHILDREN WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE, 15th Congress of Asia Pan-Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (APPSPGHAN), Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) and APPSPGHAN (International) (12 Oct 2022 - 15 Oct 2022)
  6. Aetiology and Outcome of Children with Acute Liver Failure in Malaysia, World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Federation of International Societies of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Asian Pan-Pacific Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Taiwan Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (International) (14 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)
  7. Autoimmune Liver Disease in Malaysian children, 4th World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition., Federation of International Societies of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Asian Pan-Pacific Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Taiwan Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (International) (14 Nov 2012 - 18 Nov 2012)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Mygrants - Ipt Evaluation Panel, National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Ahli Jawatankuasa Kecil Penilaian Kepakaran Perubatan (Jkkpkp) Bagi Bidang Pediatrik Gastroenterologi Majlis Perubatan Malaysia (Mpm), National, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2023) Peperiksaan Klinikal Sarjana Perubatan Pediatrik, Universiti Sains Malaysia, National, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Member of Scientific Committee (Endoscopy), International, (Academic Appointment )
  2. (2022) Member of Scientific Committee (Endoscopy), International, (Academic Appointment )
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Scientific Chair, International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2022) Congress Speaker, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Speaker, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2022) Speaker, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Symposium Moderator, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2021) Moderator for Symposium of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Surgery, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2021) Long Term Management of Gastrostomy, International, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  2. (2023) Latihan Pascasiswazah Bidang Pediatrik Melalui Trek Membership of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), United Kingdom (UK)
  3. (2023) Latihan Pascasiswazah Bidang Pediatrik melalui Trek Membership of Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health (MRCPCH), United Kingdom (UK)
  4. (2022) Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  5. (2021) Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2016) PORTAL HYPERTENSION PRESENTING WITH GASTROESOPHAGEAL VARICES IN CHILDREN: CAUSES, MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOME, NITHIA KAMALA A/P ATHIMOOLAM
  2. (2015) Day Care Phototherapy In Neonatal Jaundice : An Audit Study In Hospital Tuanku Ja'afar, Seremban, CHUA KER YANG
  3. (2012) Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Parenteral Nutrition-Associated Cholestasis (PNAC) In Neonates In UMMC: A 4-Year Retrospective Study, TAN YUONG CHIE