Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. RUKUMANI DEVI A/P VELAYUTHAN

Associate Professor
  • Department of Medical Microbiology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • 0379676661

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MYCOLOGY
    Medical Mycology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MASTER OF PATHOLOGY, UM (2011), (Pathology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    J.N. Medical Collage, Belgaum Karnatak India

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Jawatankuasa penyediaan data statistik antibiotik jabatan mikrobiologi perubatan
    01 Sep 2019 - present (University Malaya)
  • Unit co-ordinator of bacteriology
    01 Nov 2012 - present (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head, Management and Legal Services Unit
    01 Jan 2021 - present (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Leader
    01 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 11 Aug 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Head coordinator of Mycology diagnostic unit
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Programme coordinator Mpath 1
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme coordinator Mpath 1
    02 Aug 2020 - 20 Jun 2021 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Co-coordinator MPath 1
    07 Dec 2020 - 14 Feb 2021 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Lecturer / Consultant Microbiologist
    14 Oct 2020 - 16 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Antibiotic Data Preparation Committee 10th November 2020
    10 Nov 2020 - 10 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Menjalankan Fungsi Sebagai Penyelaras Program
    12 Oct 2018 - 12 Oct 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Pemeriksa Dalam untuk Sit Pik San (MGN150020)
    14 Sep 2015 - 07 Sep 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator Mpath 1
    15 Aug 2019 - 14 Aug 2020 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Pelantikan Jawatankuasa Penyediaan Data Statistik Antibiotik Jabatan Mikrobiology Perubatan
    01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Programme coordinator Mpath 1
    16 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2019 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Medical Microbiology Care Club (MMCC), Jabatan Mikrobiology Prubatan
    31 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Pensyarah Kursus Sains Asas Perubatan Sesi 2018/2019, Fakulti Pergigian, University Malaya.
    03 Jan 2019 - 12 Jan 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Pelantikan sebagai Ahli Jawatan Kuasa kaji semula kurikulamProgram Mpath
    15 Sep 2016 - 14 Sep 2018 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Mentor for the MBBS Program 2013-2018
    11 Sep 2013 - 10 Sep 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Jawatankuasa dalam penyediaan data statistik antibiotik Jabatan Mikrobiologi Perubatan
    01 Aug 2016 - 01 Aug 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Observer in the Department of Medical Microbiology, PGI, Chandigarh.
    01 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 (International)
  • Perlantikan AJK MMCC
    04 Dec 2017 - 31 May 2018 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Mentor Penyelidikan Pelajar Program ASASIpintar UKM, Pusat PERMATApintar Negara
    06 Dec 2016 - 27 Apr 2018 (National)
  • Pelantikan Ahli Jawatankuasa Specifikasi di PPUM
    18 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator of Mycology Unit
    22 Jan 2014 - 22 Jan 2017 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Virology Unit co-ordinator
    29 Aug 2012 - 01 Nov 2012 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • SOCIETY FOR INDIAN HUMAN AND ANIMAL MYCOLOGIST, LIFE MEMBERSHIP
    Since 2018 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY ASSOCIATION, BOARD MEMBER
    Since 2015 (National)
  • AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY, 1752 N STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036, MEMBER
    Since 2015 (International)
  • PERSATUAN ALUMNI UNIVERSITY MALAYA, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2014 (University)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, ACADEMIC MEMBER
    Since 2013 (National)
  • PPUM, ACADEMIC MEMBER
    Since 2013 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND CHEMOTHERAPY, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
    Since 2013 (National)
  • BIOSAFETY WORKSHOP FOR CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORIES, PANEL
    2018 to 2018 (National)
  • INFECTION CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2015 to 2016 (National)
  • EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES, MEMBER
    2014 to 2015 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, REGISTERED MEMBER
    2011 to 2012 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Malaysia DTMH Scolarship 2019/2020
    Glasgow University, 2019 (International)
  • silver medal at the 46th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva
    International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, 2018 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2017
    Universiti Malaya, 2017 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Thatchanamoorthy, Nishanthinie; Rukumani Devi, Velayuthan; Chandramathi, Samudi; Tay, Sun Tee (2022). Candida auris: A Mini Review on Epidemiology in Healthcare Facilities in Asia, JOURNAL OF FUNGI. 8(11). doi:10.3390/jof8111126
  2. Lee, Y. Q., Kamar, A. A., Velayuthan, R. D., Chong, C. W., & Teh, C. S. J. (2021). Clonal relatedness in the acquisition of intestinal carriage and transmission of multidrug resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli and its risk factors among preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Pediatrics and Neonatology, 62(2), 129-137. doi: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2020.10.002
  3. Chen, S. L., Ding, Y., Apisarnthanarak, A., Kalimuddin, S., Archuleta, S., Omar, S. F. S., . . . Lye, D. C. (2019). The higher prevalence of extended spectrum beta-lactamases among Escherichia coli ST131 in Southeast Asia is driven by expansion of a single, locally prevalent subclone. Scientific Reports, 9, 14. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-49467-5
  4. Movahed, E., Cheok, Y. Y., Tan, G. M. Y., Lee, C. Y. Q., Cheong, H. C., Velayuthan, R. D., . . . Looi, C. Y. (2018). Lung-infiltrating T helper 17 cells as the major source of interleukin-17A production during pulmonary Cryptococcus neoformans infection. Bmc Immunology, 19, 9. doi:10.1186/s12865-018-0269-5
  5. Jindal, H. M., Zandi, K., Ong, K. C., Velayuthan, R. D., Rasid, S. M., Raju, C. S., Sekaran, S. D. (2017). Mechanisms of action and in vivo antibacterial efficacy assessment of five novel hybrid peptides derived from Indolicidin and Ranalexin against Streptococcus pneumoniae. Peerj, 5, 28. doi: 10.7717/peerj.3887
  6. Low, Y. M., Yap, P. S. X., Jabar, K. A., Ponnampalavanar, S., Karunakaran, R., Velayuthan, R., Chong, C. W., Abu Bakar, S., Yusof, M. Y. M., Teh, C. S. J. (2017). The emergence of carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Malaysia: correlation between microbiological trends with host characteristics and clinical factors. Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 6, 13.
  7. Jindal, H. M., Le, C. F., Yusof, M. Y. M., Velayuthan, R. D., Lee, V. S., Zain, S. M., Isa, D. M., Sekaran, S. D. (2015). Antimicrobial Activity of Novel Synthetic Peptides Derived from Indolicidin and Ranalexin against Streptococcus pneumoniae, Plos One. 10(6), 23
  8. Lum, K. Y., Tay, S. T., Le, C. F., Lee, V. S., Sabri, N. H., Velayuthan, R. D., Hassan, H., Sekaran, S. D. (2015). Activity of Novel Synthetic Peptides against Candida albicans, Scientific Reports. 5, 12
  9. Ng, K. P., Kuan, C. S., Kaur, H., Na, S. L., Atiya, N., Velayuthan, R. D. (2015). Candida species epidemiology 2000-2013: a laboratory-based report, Tropical Medicine International Health. 20(111447-1453), Article
  10. Roslani, A., Tay, S. T., Puthucheary, S. D., Rukumani, D. V., Sam, I. C. (2014). Short Report: Predictors of Severe Disease in Melioidosis Patients in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 91(6), 1176-1178
  11. Shankar, E. M., Vignesh, R., Ellegard, R., Barathan, M., Chong, Y. K., Bador, M. K., Rukumani, D. V., Sabet, N. S., Kamarulzaman, A., Velu, V., Larsson, M. (2014). HIV-Mycobacterium tuberculosis co-infection: a `danger-couplemodel of disease pathogenesis, Pathogens and Disease. 70(2), 110-1182049-632X.
  12. Tai, M. L. S., Velayuthan, R. D. (2014). Sphingomonas Paucimobilis: An Unusual Cause of Meningitis-Case Report, Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica. 54(4), 337-3400470-8105.
  13. Shankar, E. M., Velu, V., Vignesh, R., Vijayaraghavalu, S., Rukumani, D. V., Sabet, N. S. (2012). Recent advances targeting innate immunity-mediated therapies against HIV-1 infection, Microbiology and Immunology. 56(8), 497-505
Others
  1. Muthusamy, A., Rao, M., Chakrabarti, A., & Velayuthan, R. D. (2022). Case report: Catheter related blood stream infection caused by Candida vulturna. Medical mycology case reports, 36, 27 30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mmcr.2022.04.001
  2. Thatchanamoorthy, N., Rukumani Devi, V., Chandramathi, S., & Tay, S. T. (2022). Candida auris: A Mini Review on Epidemiology in Healthcare Facilities in Asia. Journal of Fungi, 8(11), 1126. https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/11/1126
  3. Chee Sian Kuan, Kee Peng Ng, Su Mei Yew, Hadiza Umar Meleh, Heng Fong Seow, Kang Nien How, Siok Koon Yeo, Jap Meng Jee, Yung-Chie Tan, Wai-Yan Yee, Chee-Choong Hoh, Rukumani Devi Velayuthan, Shiang Ling Na, Siti Norbaya Masri, Shu Yih Chew, Leslie Thian Lung Than
  4. Lee YQ et al., Clonal relatedness in the acquisition of intestinal carriage and transmission of multidrug resistant(MDR) Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli and its risk factors among preterm infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit(NICU), Pediatrics and Neonatology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedneo.2020.10.002
  5. Ong, S.Y., Tang, M.M., Dalawi, I., Tan, W.C., Yeoh, C.A., Kho, W.M., Muniandy, P., Wong, P.L., Velayuthan, R.D., Kwan, Z., Ch'ng, C.C., Mohd Noor, N.M., Krishnasamy, V., & Johar, A. (2020). Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected men who have sex with men with syphilis: A 5-year multicentre study in Malaysia. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 75(4), 349-355.
  6. Swaine L.Chen , Ying Ding, Anucha Apisarnthanarak , Shirin Kalimuddin , Sophi aArchuleta Sharifah Faridah Syed Omar , Partha Pratim De , Tse Hsien Koh, Kean Lee Chew , NadiaAtiya , Nuntra Suwantarat , Rukumani Devi Velayuthan, Joshua Guo XianWong & David C. Lye
  7. Rukumani Devi Velayuthan, Chandramathi Samudi, Harvinder Kaur Lakhbeer Singh, Kee Peng Ng, Esaki M. Shankar and David W. Denning. (2018). Estimation of the Burden of Serious Human Fungal Infections in Malaysia.4,38.
  8. Mechanisms of action and in vivo antibacterial efficacy assessment of the novel hybrid peptides derived from Indolicidin and Ranalexin against streptococcus pneumoniae Hassan Mahmood Jindal1, Keivan Zandi2, Kien Chai Ong3, Rukumani Devi Velayuthan1, Sara Maisha Rasid1, Chandramathi Samudi Raju1and Shamala Devi Sekaran1
  9. Jindal HM, Le CF, Mohd Yusof MY, Velayuthan RD, Lee VS, Zain SM, Isa DM, Sekaran SD. Antimicrobial Activity of Novel Synthetic Peptides Derived from Indolicidin and Ranalexin against Streptococcus pneumoniae. PLoS One. 2015;10(6):e0128532.
  10. Lum KY, Tay ST, Le CF, Lee VS, Sabri NH, Velayuthan RD, Hassan H, Sekaran SD. Activity of Novel Synthetic Peptides against Candida albicans. Sci Rep. 2015;5:9657.
  11. Ng KP, Kuan CS, Kaur H, Na SL, Atiya N, Velayuthan RD. Candida species epidemiology 2000-2013: a laboratory- based report. Trop Med Int Health. 2015;20(11):1447- 1453.
  12. Saeidi A, Tien Tien VL, Al-Batran R, Al-Darraji HA, Tan HY, Kong YY, Ponnampalavanar S, Barathan M, Rukumani DV, Ansari AW, Velu V, Kamarulzaman A, Larsson M, Shankar EM. Attrition of TCR V 7.2+ CD161++ MAIT cells in HIV-tuberculosis co-infection is associated with elevated levels of PD-1 expression. PLoS ONE 2015;10(4);e0124659.
  13. Ardita Dewi Roslani Mohd Roslani, Sun Tee Tay, Savithri D. Puthucheary, Devi V. Rukumani, and I-Ching Sam. Predictors of Severe Disease in Melioidosis Patients in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  14. Ng KP, Rukumani DV, Chong J, Kaur H. 2014. Identification of mycobacterium species following growth detection with the BACTEC MGIT 960 system by DNA line probe assay. International Journal of Mycobacteriology. 3 (2): 82-87.
  15. Rukumani DV, Azanna AK, Ardita DR, Nee TS, Yusof YM, Sekaran SD, Shankar EM. 2014. Recalcitrant methicillin- sensitive coagulase negative Staphylococcus aureus in an extremely low birth weight preterm infant with thrombocytopaenia. J Med Microbiol Case Rep. xxx-xxx
  16. Shankar EM, Vignesh R, Ellegard R, Barathan M, Chong YK, Bador MK, Rukumani DV, Sabet NS, Kamarulzaman A, Velu V, Larsson M. 2013. HIV-Mycobacterium tuberculosis co- infection: A danger-couple model of disease pathogenesis. Pathog Dis. 70; 110 - 118.
  17. Shankar, E. M., Vignesh, R., Ellegard, R., Barathan, M., Chong, Y. K., Bador, M. K., Rukumani, D. V., Sabet, N. S., Kamarulzaman, A., Velu, V., Larsson, M. 2014. HIV-Mycobacterium tuberculosis co-infection: a `danger-couplemodel of disease pathogenesis. Pathogens and Disease
  18. Shankar EM, Velu V, Vignesh R, Vijayaraghavalu S, Rukumani DV, Sabet NS. 2012. Recent advances targeting innate immunity-mediated therapies against HIV-1 infection. Microbiol Immunol. 56; 497-505.

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, Partnership Grant
    The Epidemiology Of Invasive Fungal Infections In Patients With Haematological Cancers And Its Risk Factors ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2015 - 2016, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Course & Disertation
    Bacterial Aetiology of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Among Intensive Care Unit Patients in Sungai Buloh Hospital and University Malaya Medical Centre and Resistance Genes of Selected Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Isolates ( Co-Inventor)
  4. 2021 - 2024, FRGS
    Molecular characterization of CRISPR-Cas elements in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and its potential role for early diagnosis of breast infections caused by MRSA., UCSI University ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2019 - 2021, Project No: TR001C-2018A
    Studies to Elucide the role of Pathogenic Intestinal Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi in Regulating Mucosal Immunity of Patients with Colorectal Cancer in a Stage Dependent Manner. ( Consultant)
  6. 2020 - 2020, Private Funding
    Active surveillance, antifungal testing and genetic characterization of Candida auris in Universiti Malaya Medical Centre ( Co-Inventor)
  7. 2019 - 2020, UPM
    Validation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detection of Candida glabrata ( Co-Inventor)
  8. 2017 - 2018, Private Funding
    Prevalence and Host Characteristics of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-negative Bacilli Kleb Pneumoniae and E.coli Strains Isolated in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( Consultant)
  9. 2012 - 2014, High Impact Research (HIR)
    High Impact Research Grant - Mechanisms of T cell dysfunctions in hepatitis C infection, Co- Investigator(PI), 2012-2014 ( Consultant)
Private
  1. 2020 - 2023, Private Funding
    Defining The Incidence And Potentials Risk Factors Of Invasive Fungal Infections In Patients With Hematological Malignancies And A Study On Antifungal Resistance ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2020 - 2023, Private Funding
    Active Surveillance, Antifungal Testing And Genetic Characterization Of Candida Auris In Universiti Malaya Medical Centre ( Co-Inventor)
  2. 2017 - 2018, Private Funding
    Prevalence and Host Characteristics of Multidrug Resistant Gram-negative Bacilli Klebsiella Pneumoniae and Escherichia Coli Strains Isolated in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotyping Services for Private and Government Sectors, Private sectors
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Examiner and Lecturer for Mpath 1 & 2 2019 and 2020 ( for Conjoint Exams 2019 2020), UM
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Examiner & Lecturer for Nursing, UM
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Expert Opinion On Histopathological Slides Regarding Invasive Fungal Infection from Pantai Hospital, Pantai Premier Pathology Sdn Bhd
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Examiner and Lecturer for Teaching Master Students (Ent and Surgery), Examiner, Faculty of Medicine
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Examiner for Viva Ent 2019 - Repeat Exam, ENT Department UM
    01 Nov 2018 - 01 Nov 2019 (National)
  • Examiner for Master of Pathology Mpath Part 1 Session 2018/2019 in U1tm, UiTM
    01 Nov 2018 - 01 Nov 2019 (National)
  • Examiner for Dental Undergraduate Students ( Year 1 and 2) 2018/2019, Dental Faculty
    01 Nov 2018 - 01 Nov 2019 (National)
  • Pone-D-16-33435r2 Prevalence of Mdr Pathogens of Bacterial Meningitis in Egypt and New Synergistic Antibiotic Combinations Prof. Khaled Aboshanab, PLOS ONE
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2017 (International)
  • Examiner for Barrier Assessment Stage 1 (MBBS) 2015/2016, Faculty Of Medicine, University Malaya
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016 (National)
  • Molecular Characterization of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Faecium Isolates from Bermuda Dr. Clyde Wilson, www.plos one.org
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016 (International)
  • Ref.: Ms. No. Pone-D-16-06665r1 Epidemiology and Cytokine Levels Among Children With Nosocomial Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Complex in a Tertiary Hospital of Eastern China Plos One, PLOS ONE
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016 (International)
  • Examiner for Ent -Post Graduate Students (2015-2016), Master Of ENT Post Graduate - University Malaya ( Year 2015/2016)
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCE
  1. MMTN Conference, Medical Mycology Training, Network , Medical Mycology Training Network (International) (20 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019)
INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Training course in Tularemia, International training course on Tularemia, Pasteur Institute of Iran (International) (15 Dec 2015 - 17 Dec 2015)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Multi drug resistant pathogens, Kursus Kawalan Infeksi peringkat Hospital Yan, Kedah, Infection control team in hospital Yan (National) (15 Apr 2019 - 15 Apr 2019)
  2. Melioidosis- Farmer's Woe, Infectious diseases and the threat to occupational health in collaboration with SOCSO, Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (SOEM,MMA) (National) (23 Sep 2017 - 23 Sep 2017)
  3. Health -care associated Fungal Infection, 18th APSIC BASIC TRAINING COURSE In INFECTION CONTROL , Persatuan Kawalan Jangkitan Malaysia with support of Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (National) (07 Aug 2017 - 18 Aug 2017)
  4. Best practices for Blood culture, House Officer Teaching, Department of Infection Control UMMC (Others) (02 Aug 2017 - 02 Aug 2017)
  5. Antifungal sensitivity testing using VITEK, Annual Scientific Meeting On Emerging Infectious Threats, Malaysian Society Of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy (National) (19 May 2017 - 20 May 2017)
  6. Microbiological Assessment Common Organisms and Recommended Drugs, 9 Diabetes Complications Conference @ Grand Rounds, National Diabetes Institute (NADI) (National) (21 Apr 2017 - 23 Apr 2017)
  7. Trending in Pathology, Seminar pathology Negeri Johor 2015, Persatuan Patologi Johor (National) (21 Oct 2015 - 22 Jan 2015)
  8. Epidemiology of fungal infections, 26th National Scientific Conference, Malaysian Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (National) (11 Aug 2015 - 13 Aug 2015)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. -, 2nd Basic and Clinical course Immunology Course, University Malaya (National) (05 Jul 2017 - 09 Aug 2017)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Candidaemia: Trends in species distribution in bloodstream infections. A Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Malaysia , 28 th MIMLS National Scientific Conference 2017, Malaysian Institute Of Medical Laboratory Sciences  (National) (16 Aug 2017 - 17 Aug 2017)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. The Mycologist Dilemma: Challenges in reporting and identifying Histoplasma capsulatum in Mycology laboratory, UMMC. (Accepted for online publication in online supplement to the IJID, Dec Issue), 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2020, International Society of Infectious Diseases (International) (20 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2020)
  2. MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, an emerging technology for filamentous fungi identification in comparison with conventional method in UMMC (Accepted for online publication in online supplement to the IJID, Dec Issue), International Congress of Infectious Diseases- cancelled dur to pandemic, International Society of Infectious Diseases (International) (20 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2020)
  3. A retrospective study on the frequency of cryptococcosis in University Malaya Medical Centre from year 2013 to September 2019 (Accepted for online publication in online supplement to the IJID, Dec Issue), 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases, International Society of Infectious Diseases (International) (20 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2020)
  4. Species distribution of Candida species isolated from sterile body fluids and its antifungal susceptibility pattern in UMMC. (Accepted for online publication in online supplement to the IJID, Dec Issue), 19th International Congress on Infectious Diseases, International Society of Infectious Diseases (International) (20 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2020)
  5. In Vitro and In vivo Activity of Five Novel Hybrid Antimicrobial Peptides Against Streptococcus pneumoniae, The International Conference on Biomedical Science-ICBMS 2018 "Innovation and natural products for health and well-being, ICBMS 2018, RECIHP and CERM (International) (22 Mar 2018 - 23 Mar 2018)
  6. Clinical pattern and treatment response of syphilis among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) -infected Men Who have Sex with Men (MSM) In Malaysia., STIs Conference 2017. Multidisciplinary approach in Managing local and Global Challenges, Department of Dermatology, HKL (National) (02 Aug 2017 - 03 Aug 2017)
  7. poster presenter, 15th Asia Pacific congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infection, Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy (International) (26 Nov 2014 - 29 Nov 2014)
OTHERS
  1. Advsior for UM students, Sriraj International Medical Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology Competition 2019, Sri Raj University, Bangkok Thailand (International) (15 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2019)
  2. VITEK MS MOULDS preparation and practical, Preparation and hands on Practical , Diagnostic Systems- Health care solution (University) (18 Feb 2019 - 18 Feb 2019)
  3. Medical Mycology -Training Network, Medical Mycology Network, Pfizet (National) (12 Sep 2015 - 13 Sep 2015)
  4. DENGUE,YOU and The PUBLIC, Public health Seminar , Malaysian Medical Association (National) (10 Jan 2015 - 10 Jan 2015)
  5. Pre-congress workshop, 15th Asia- Pacific Congress Of Clinical Microbiology And Infection, Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherpy (International) (26 Dec 2014 - 29 Jan 2015)
  6. Infection control related topics, 10 th Annual Scientific Meeting of Infection Control Association of Malaysia, Infection control Association Of Malaysia (IAS) (National) (30 Jun 2013 - 02 Jul 2013)
  7. Workshop, One day Assessment Hands-on Workshop, Medical Education and Research, Development Unit Merdu (University) (13 Jun 2013 - 13 Jun 2013)
  8. Containing antimicrobial resistance:a global mission to be achieved., 9 th International Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (ISAAR 2013), IDSC (National) (13 Mar 2013 - 15 Mar 2013)
  9. -, National Tuberculosis Symposium 2012, Ministry of Health and IPR (National) (24 Mar 2012 - 25 Mar 2012)
  10. -, 5th National infectious Diseases Seminar and Workshops (NIDSAW)2010, UPM (National) (22 Nov 2011 - 22 Nov 2011)
  11. -, Updates On Methods Of Assessment in BDS Integrated Curriculum, Faculty of Dentistry (University) (14 Nov 2011 - 14 Nov 2011)
  12. -, 8 th Annual Scientific Meeting Of Infection Control Association of Malaysia, Infection Control Association of Malaysia (Persatuan Kawalan Jangkitan Malaysia) (National) (27 Sep 2011 - 28 Sep 2011)
  13. -, 12 th Western Pacific Congress on Chemotherapy and Infectious Diseases., - (International) (02 Dec 2010 - 05 Dec 2010)
  14. -, MMA-MOH Infectious Diseases Confererence 2010: Issues and Challenges, MMA and MOH (National) (21 Nov 2010 - 21 Oct 2010)
  15. -, Colloquium on Updates on Dengue And Arbovirus Research in Malaysia, TIDREC@UM- Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre (TIDREC) (International) (12 Apr 2010 - 12 Apr 2010)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Phaeohyphomycosis or Eumycetoma: a Case Report of a Diagnostic Dilemma, National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2021) Masters Proposal Evaluation, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2021) Peperiksaan Program Doktor Pakar Patologi Bahagian I dan Bahagian Ii Ulangan Sesi 2020/2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2021) Sop Reviewer (Mycology Unit), University, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2022) Speaker, International, (Participant)
  2. (2022) Invited Speaker, National, (Participant)
  3. (2022) Invited Speaker, National, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2022) Invited Speaker, National, (Course Facilitator)
  5. (2022) Speaker, University, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2021) Invited Speaker, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2021) Invited Speaker, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Mentoring
  1. (2021) Mentoring Research Elective Students Ummp, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2021) Expert Opinion, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) EFFECT OF ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDE AGAINST FUNGAL PATHOGENS ISOLATED FROM VAGINAL DISCHARGE IN PREGNANCY, MANURACHNA PATHMANATHAN
  2. (2016) HYBRID PEPTIDES DERIVED FROM NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES, INDOLICIDIN AND RANALEXIN, EXHIBIT POTENT ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE IN VITRO AND IN VIVO, HASSAN MAHMOOD KZAR JINDAL
  3. (2016) HYBRID PEPTIDES DERIVED FROM NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES, INDOLICIDIN AND RANALEXIN, EXHIBIT POTENT ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE IN VITRO AND IN VIVO, HASSAN MAHMOOD KZAR JINDAL
Master
  1. (2023) Molecular Characterization and Antifungal Susceptibility Testing of Candida Auris from University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), NISHANTHINIE A/P THATCHANAMOORTHY
  2. (2020) CLONAL RELATEDNESS IN THE ACQUISITION OF INTESTINAL CARRIAGE AND TRANSMISSION OF MULTIDRUG RESISTANT (MDR) KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE AND ESCHERICHIA COLI WITH ITS RISK FACTORS AMONG PRETERM INFANTS ADMITTED IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU), LEE YEE QING
  3. (2020) -, MOHAN RAO A/L NAGESWARARAO
  4. (2019) PREVALENCE AND HOST CHARACTERIZATION OF MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT KLEBSIELLA PNEUMONIAE AND ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU), LEE YEE QING
  5. (2019) Clonal relatedness in the acquisition of intestinal carriage and transmission of multidrug resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli with its risk factors among preterm infants admitted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), LEE YEE QING
  6. (2019) -, ANUSIA MUTHUSAMY
  7. (2018) Treatment of otomycosis- A prosepective,randomised, compaitive study using micanazole 2% powder with non-medicated power, Dr, Farah Syahida Binti Zubir
  8. (2018) Thesis not required, Kavitha Arumugam
  9. (2018) -, KAVITHA ARUMUGAM
  10. (2017) -, SHARLINI DEVI A/P GUNA SEGARAN
  11. (2016) -, JULINA BINTI ABD AZIZ
  12. (2015) None, Dr. Norazila Md Zainal
  13. (2015) None, Dr. Hanis Syazwani Mohd Hassan
  14. (2015) -, WOO YEN YEN
  15. (2015) -, NORAZILA BINTI MD ZAINAL
  16. (2014) Proportion and bacteriological profile of catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSIs) among in-patient in Hospital Sungai Buloh from December 2015 to November 2016., Dr.Choong King Yen
  17. (2013) Bacterial Aetiology of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Among Intensive Care Unit Patients in Sungai Buloh Hospital and University Malaya Medical Centre and Resistance Genes of Selected Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Isolates, Dr. Kamariah Abdul Jalil
  18. (2012) No thesis required, Dr. Mohammedelsadig Elsadig Elfatih Abdelgadir

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) NA - Master of Pathology
  2. (2021) NA - Master of Pathology Part 1
  3. (2021) NA - Master of Pathology Part 2
  4. (2021) NA - Postgraduate Dental
  5. (2020) Master of Pathology Part 1
  6. (2016) MPATH - Master of Pathology (Mpath Part 1)
  7. (2015) Master of Basic Science
  8. (2015) Mpath Part 2 (Mpath)
  9. (2014) MPATH - Master of Pathology (Mpath Part 1)
  10. (2013) MPATH - Mpath Part 2
  11. (2011) Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Pathology
  12. (2011) Master of Pathology Part 1
  13. (2011) Master of Pathology Part 2
Bachelor
  1. (2022) MID1010 - Microbiology and Parasitology
  2. (2022) UMMP - Ummp Stage 1,2 and 3.3
  3. (2021) NA - Ummp Pbl
  4. (2021) NA - Ummp Stage 1
  5. (2021) NA - Ummp Stage 2
  6. (2020) MIC4004 - Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology
  7. (2019) DIA 2005 - Dental Undergraduate
  8. (2018) GIM 2003 - Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology
  9. (2018) MIC2007 - Microbial Infections
  10. (2018) MIC3005 - Advanced Medical Bacteriology and Mycology
  11. (2018) MIC 4004 - Advanced Medical Bacteriology and Mycology
  12. (2018) MIC4004 - Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology
  13. (2017) MIC2007 - Microbial Infections
  14. (2017) MIC3005 - Advanced Medical Bacteriology and Mycology
  15. (2016) DIA2005 - Medical Microbiology
  16. (2016) DIA2005 - Medical Microbiology
  17. (2016) MFEB2401 - Microbial Infection (B)
  18. (2016) MIC2007 - Microbial Infections
  19. (2015) DJED2101 - Medical Microbiology
  20. (2015) MFEB2401 - Microbial Infection (B)
  21. (2015) MFEB2402 - Introductory Diagnostic Microbiology
  22. (2015) MFEB4401 - Advanced Medical Microbiology
  23. (2015) MFEB4402 - Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology
  24. (2014) MFEB2401 - Microbial Infection (B)
  25. (2014) MFEB2402 - Introductory Diagnostic Microbiology
  26. (2014) MFEB4401 - Advanced Medical Microbiology
  27. (2013) DJED2101 - Medical Microbiology
  28. (2013) DJED2101 - Medical Microbiology
  29. (2013) MFEB2401 - Microbial Infection (B)
  30. (2013) MFEB2402 - Introductory Diagnostic Microbiology
  31. (2013) MFEB4401 - Advanced Medical Microbiology
  32. (2012) DJED2101 - Medical Microbiology
  33. (2012) DJED2101 - Medical Microbiology
  34. (2012) MFEB2401 - Microbial Infection (B)
  35. (2011) Bpharm-Pharmacy
  36. (2011) MBBS
  37. (2011) DJED2101 - Mikrobiologi Perubatan
  38. (2011) MFEB2403 - Introductory Diagnostics Microbiology
  39. (2011) MFEB3402 - Advanced Medical Microbiology
  40. (2011) MFEB3404 - Advanced Diagnostic Microbiology
  41. () MTEJ1120 - Parasitology and Microbiology
Others
  1. (2011) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology -2622

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Invited Speaker, (09 Nov 2022 - 09 Nov 2022) (National)
  • Coaching UM Med Students for Simpic 2020- 2021 Competition, (12 Mar 2021 - 15 Mar 2021)
  • Involved in Activity At Orphanage Home - Sponsored Food and Some Educational Activity, (13 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2020)
  • Involved in Hospital Ppum Covid-19 Task Force (Involved in Voluntary Work by Educating and Swabbing Patients for Covid Tests After Working Hours and During Weekends), (13 Mar 2020 - 20 Jun 2020)
  • Helping in Old Folks Home for Free Medical Service and Counselling ( Super Mother Home Care), (01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Free Awareness Programme for Teenager as a Speaker for Sexually Transmitted Infection At Kem Nur Laman Bestari 2019, (06 Sep 2019 - 08 Sep 2019)
  • Free Motivational Talk to Upsr Students At Methodist Primary 2019, (23 Aug 2019 - 23 Nov 2019)
  • Served as a Judge Young Childrens 2019 in National Science Fair ., (27 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019)
  • Giving Free Medical Services for Poor Patients Through Out Patient Clinic in Divine Life Society 2006 Till Now, (01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Motivational Speaker for Upsr 2017 in Sk Methodist Petaling Jaya, (07 Sep 2017 - 07 Sep 2017)
  • Served as Judge in State Level Science Fair for Young Children 2017, (14 May 2017 - 14 May 2017)
  • Academic Advisor - Act as a Tutor to Train The MBBS Students for Intervarsity Competition, (15 Apr 2017 - 15 Apr 2017)
  • AJK for Sekolah Kebangsaan Methodist (Sk Methodist School Pj), (01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
  • Free Motivational Talk to Upsr Students to Sekolah Kebangsaan Methodist School, (20 Oct 2016 - 20 Oct 2016)
  • Invited Speaker, (03 Jun 2016 - 05 Jun 2016)
  • AJK Pibg for Sekolah Kebangsaan Methodist, (01 Jan 2016 - 30 Dec 2016)
  • Giving Free Medical Services for Poor Patients Through Outpatient Service in Divine Life Society Malaysia., (01 Jan 2005 - 31 Dec 2018)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. LABORATORY FOUNDATIONS TRAINING (3MONTHS), Department of Medical Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education&Research, Chandigarh (21 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2018)
  2. BASIC COURSE IN MEDICAL MYCOLOGY, Cube, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (24 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018)
  3. DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL MYCOLOGY -CONVENTIONAL AND MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES, Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh (14 May 2018 - 19 May 2018)
  4. IN INFECTION CONTROL, Hotel Kuala Lumpur (06 Aug 2018 - 17 Aug 2018)
  5. BASIC COURSE IN MEDICINE MYCOLOGY ( CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (24 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018)
  6. MYCOLOGY COURSE 2018: HISTOPATHOLOGY &MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI FROM BLOOD SAMPLE, Faculti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan UPM (23 Oct 2018 - 24 Oct 2018)
  7. BIOSAFETY WORKSHOP FOR CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORIES, University of Malaya (24 Oct 2018 - 25 Oct 2018)
  8. MYCOLOGY TRAINING AND OBSERVATION IN POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION_ CHANDIGARH-160012 ( INDIA), Chandigarh-160012 ( India) (21 Apr 2018 - 20 Jul 2019)
  9. EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING, Medical Education and Research Development Unit (Merdu) (10 Oct 2016 - 10 Oct 2016)
  10. 2ND DIABETIC FOOTCARE COURSE, D' Centre, Diabetic Resource Centre, Bandar Botanic, Selangor (05 Mar 2018 - 09 Mar 2018)
  11. ASIA-PACIFIC ALLIANCE FOR THE CONTROL OF INFLUENZA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, On 24th October 2016 (24 Oct 2016 - 24 Oct 2016)
  12. WORKSHOP ON FORMULATION OF EXAMINATION QUESTIONS FOR BDS 2010 CURRICULUM YEAR 1 AND 2, Faculty of Dentistry UM (10 Nov 2011 - 10 Nov 2011)
  13. MEDICAL MYCOLOGY TRAINING NETWORK, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral (12 Sep 2015 - 13 Sep 2015)
  14. EFFECTIVE TEACHING & LEARNING, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (10 Oct 2016 - 10 Oct 2016)
  15. REGIONAL TRAINING ON DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT AND CONTROL OF LEPTOSPIROSIS, Faculty of Sciences and Health University Putra Malaysia (04 Oct 2016 - 07 Oct 2016)
  16. MYCOLOGY MASTER CLASS VIII, Mantra On Salt Beach-Kingscliff,Nsw, Australia (26 Oct 2017 - 28 Oct 2017)
  17. 17 TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES, Hyderabad International Convention Centre (02 Mar 2016 - 05 Mar 2016)
  18. AN UPDATE OF MEDICALLY IMPORTANT FUNGI, University of Malaya (25 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2017)
  19. IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI USING MOLECULAR TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP, Faculty of Health Sciences, UKM (08 Aug 2017 - 09 Aug 2017)
  20. CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION-TIP OF ICEBERG, Dorsett Grand Subang, Subang Jaya , Malaysia. (27 Nov 2014 - 27 Jan 2015)
  21. 15TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING, COLLEGE OF PATHOLOGISTS ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA, Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside Hotel (03 Jun 2017 - 05 Jun 2017)
  22. ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING ON EMERGING INFECTIOUS THREATS, The Royale Chulan Damansara, Petaling Jaya (19 May 2017 - 20 May 2017)
  23. PRE-CONGRESS ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP (AMS) WORKSHOP, University of Malaya, Malaysia (18 May 2017 - 18 May 2017)
  24. UPDATES ON METHODS OF ASSESSMENT IN BDS INTEGRATED CURRICULUM, Faculty of Dentistry (14 Nov 2011 - 14 Nov 2011)
  25. MEDICAL MYCOLOGY TRAINING NETWORK, Double Tree Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand (05 Nov 2016 - 06 Nov 2016)
CONFERENCE
  1. STIMULATING EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY , Zenith Hotel Putrajaya from 8 Am to 430 Pm (10 Apr 2019 - 10 Apr 2019)
  2. 1 ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DOCTORS OSH CULTURE : IS IT OBVIOUS OR OBLIVIOUS, Hospital Shah Alam (18 Apr 2019 - 19 Apr 2019)
  3. 15TH ASIA PACIFIC CONGRESS OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (26 Nov 2014 - 28 Nov 2014)
  4. VACCINE FOR ENTERIC DISEASES, The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand (05 Nov 2013 - 09 Nov 2013)
  5. DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS BOTH IN THE WEST AND THE EAST, New Delhi, India (18 Mar 2015 - 21 Mar 2015)
  6. 17 TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ICID) IN HYDERABAD, INDIA, FROM THE 2ND TO THE 5TH MARCH 2016. , Hyderabad, India (01 Mar 2016 - 06 Mar 2016)
  7. 26TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ECCMID), Rai Amsterdam, Europaplein 22, Amsterdam, Noord Holland, 1078 Gz Netherlands (08 Apr 2016 - 13 Apr 2016)
  8. WORKSHOP ON DIAGNOSIS AND RESEARCH ON PLAGUE, TULAREMIA AND Q FEVER IN IRAN, At The Branch of Pasteur Institute of Iran Located in Kabudar Ahang, Hamadan, Iran (14 Dec 2015 - 18 Dec 2015)
  9. 25 TH EUROPEAN CONGRESS OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES., Copenhagen, Denmark (24 Apr 2015 - 29 Apr 2015)
  10. THE MMTN MALYSIAN CONFERENCE 2019. HTTPS://WWW.AFWGONLINE.COM/MMTN/UPCOMING-EVENTS/MMTN-MALAYSIA-CONFERENCE-2019/?UTM_SOURCE=EDM&UTM_MEDIUM=CTA&UTM_CAMPAIGN=MALAYSIA-MMTN-2019-EDM-JUN20, July 20?21, 2019 ? G Hotel Gurney, Penang, Malaysia (20 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019)
OFFICIAL VISIT
  1. TRAINING IN MYCOLOGY , (21 Apr 2018 - 20 Jul 2018)
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. KURSUS ORIENTASI STAF UNIVERSITI MALAYA (AKADEMIK-WARGANEGARA), Bilik Kuliah 2, Aras 5, Wisma R&D (06 Sep 2012 - 07 Sep 2012)
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)
COURSES ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. KURSUS ASAS PENGAJARAN (TPNL), Bilik Latihan Wisma R&D (25 Aug 2014 - 29 Aug 2014)
  2. FIRST AID AND BASIC CPR, Auditorium T J Danaraj Fpum (23 Sep 2013 - 23 Sep 2013)
  3. BENGKEL, Clinical Auditorium Faculty Medicine (28 Apr 2011 - 28 Apr 2011)