Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. SAZALY BIN ABU BAKAR

Professor
  • Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre
  • sazaly
  • +60379676670

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • BIORISK MANAGEMENT
  • BACTERIOLOGY
    Infectious diseases, Acinetobacter
  • VIROLOGY
    Arboviruses, Emerging infectious diseases, Antivirals, Vaccine

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Certificate, (Biosafety Level 3)
    Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.
  • Certificate, (ISO9000:2000 SERIES AUDITOR/LEAD AUDITOR)
    Iqcs
  • PhD, (Mikrobiologi)
    University of Texas, Usa
  • Msc, (MIKROBIOLOGI)
    Western Illinois University
  • Bsc, (BIOLOGI)
    Western Illinois University

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Executive Director
    01 Jan 2023 - present (Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre, Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre)
  • Director, Semio Technology Sdn Bhd (860504 W)
    01 Jan 2011 - present (National)
  • Country Coordinator, Asian Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation (ASEANDI)
    21 Oct 2009 - present (International)
  • Head of Program and Coordinator LRGS-Niche Infectious Diseases
    29 Dec 2010 - present (University Malaya)
  • Director
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Director
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 (Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Chairman of Institutional Biosafety & Biosecurity Committe (IBBC), University Malaya
    01 Apr 2015 - 31 Mar 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Director
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Director
    15 Apr 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Director
    15 Apr 2013 - 14 Apr 2015 (Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Director, WHO Collaborating Center for Arbovirus Reference and Research (DF/DHF)
    01 Apr 2007 - 26 Aug 2015 (International)
  • Director Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre (TIDREC)
    01 Jan 2008 - 14 Apr 2015 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Jul 2014 - 31 Jul 2014 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    09 Feb 2012 - 30 Jun 2014 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head
    01 Jan 2013 - 15 Apr 2013 (Tropical Infectious Diseases Research & Education Centre (TIDREC), Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head, Department of Medical Microbiology, University Malaya Medical Centre
    01 Dec 2011 - 30 Jun 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Department
    01 Sep 2009 - 12 Oct 2010 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Sep 2007 - 31 Aug 2009 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    13 Sep 2006 - 31 Aug 2007 (Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA MAJLIS PUSAT KECEMERLANGAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (HICOE COUNCIL) , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (University)
  • INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU, UNIVERSITI MALAYA, MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KESELAMATAN & KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN (JKKP) BAGI PTJ DI BAWAH TADBIR URUS TNCP&I, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (University)
  • RECOLLECTION OF NIPAH VIRUS OUTBREAK: 20 YEARS AFTER, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, CHAIRMAN
    2019 to 2019 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Malaysia's Research Star Award 2019: Research and Innovation Excellence (Clinical and Health Sciences)
    Ministry of Education, Malaysia and Clarivate Analytics, 2019 (National)
  • ITEX 2019 Gold Medal, International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition, Malaysia
    Malaysian Invention and Design Society, 2019 (International)
  • Best Presentation Award, International Conference of Universiti Malaya Academia-Community Engagement (UMACE) 2019
    Universiti Malaya, 2019 (International)
  • Malaysia's Research Star Award 2018 (Prominent Topics in Research: Dengue; Dengue virus; tetravalent dengue)
    Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2018 (National)
  • Outstanding National Research in Infectious Diseases (Malaysia?s Research Star Award 2017)
    Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), 2017 (National)
  • UM EXCELLENCE AWARD
    NAIB CANSELOR, 2015 (University)
  • University of Malaya Excellence Award 2015 (Highest Amount of External Grant Awarded)
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • University of Malaya Excellence Award 2015 (Outstanding Reseacher: Distinguished Researcher - science discipline)
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • PhAMA Awards 2015: Minister of Health Innovation & Research Award
    Pharmaceutical Association Malaysia, 2015 (National)
  • Microbiology award
    Malaysian Society for Microbiology, 2013 (National)
  • UM EXCELLENCE AWARD
    , 2012 (University)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • UM EXCELLENCE AWARD
    NAIB CANSELOR, 2010 (University)
  • 21st International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX 2010)
    Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition, 2010 (National)
  • Anugerah Cemerlang Universiti Malaya 2010
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • 40-Hour Biosafety Level 3 Safety Training
    Emory University, 2010 (International)
  • University of Malaya Excellence Award 2010 (Highest Amount of External Grant Awarded)
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • Global Leadership Development Programme Summer 2009
    International Centre for Leadership in Finance (ICLIF), 2009 (International)
  • Dengue Detect Plus for Early Detection and Genetyping of Dengue Virus and Chikungunya Virus at Research, Invention and Innovation Expo 2009
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • Dengue Detect Plus for Early Detection and Genetyping of Dengue Virus and Chikungunya Virus at the Malaysia Technology Expo 2009
    Malaysian Association of Research Scientists, 2009 (National)
  • Gold Medal
    Malaysia Technology Expo, 2009 (National)
  • Silver Medal
    Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition, 2009 (International)
  • Gold Medal
    University Malaya Invention and Innovation Expo, 2009 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • Anugerah Akademik Negara (AAN) 2007 (Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilih)
    Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi, 2008 (National)
  • MSM-ASM-Biolog Merit Award for Poster Presentation at the 30th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology
    Malaysia Society for Microbiology, 2008 (National)
  • Merdeka Award 2008
    Merdeka Trust Fund, 2008 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • Program Angkasawan Negara
    Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi & Agensi Angkasa Negara, 2007 (National)
  • Excellent Service Award (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang)
    University Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • Excellent Service Certificate (Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang)
    University Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • Excellent Service Certificate (Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang)
    University Malaya, 2005 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)
  • Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)
  • Excellent Service Certificate (Sijil Perkhidmatan Cemerlang)
    University Malaya, 2003 (University)
  • Science and Technology Research Grant : Investigation of the Role of Divalent Cations of Dengue Virus-Induced Apoptotic Pathway
    Malaysia Toray Science Foundation, 2002 (National)
  • Science and Technology Research Grant : Molecular Investigation of Dengue Virus-Cell Interactions
    Malaysia Toray Science Foundation, 2002 (National)
  • IQCS Certification: IATCA Compliant ISO 9000:2000 Series Auditor/Lead Auditor Training
    IRCA Registration Governing Board, 2002 (International)
  • Visiting Scientist Fellowship
    World Bank, 2002 (International)
  • Two-Dimensional Electrophoresis for Proteome Analysis
    Technical University of Munich, 2001 (International)
  • Sijil Penghargaan: Penyediaan Dokumen "Standard Operating Procedure" Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya
    Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya (PPUM), 1999 (University)
  • Asian Molecular Biology Organization Fellowship
    Asian Molecular Biology Organization Institute for Protein Research, Osaka University, Japan, 1999 (International)
  • James W. McLaughlin Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
    James W. McLaughlin Foundation, USA, 1992 (International)
  • James W. McLaughlin Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
    James W. McLaughlin Foundation, USA, 1991 (International)
  • Excellence in Research in Infection and Immunity
    James W. McLaughlin Fellowship Fund, UTMB, Galveston, USA, 1991 (International)
  • James W. McLaughlin Travel Award
    James W. McLaughlin Fellowship Fund, UTMB, USA, 1991 (International)
  • Excellence in Research in Infection and Immunity
    James W. McLaughlin Fellowship Fund, UTMB, Galveston, USA, 1990 (International)
  • Shirley Patricia Parker Memorial Scholarship Award
    The University of Texas Medical Branch, 1990 (International)
  • James W McLaughlin Travel Award
    The James W McLaughlin Fellowship Fund, 1990 (International)
  • James W McLaughlin Travel Award
    The James W McLaughlin Fellowship Fund, 1989 (International)
  • Environmental Health Scholarship Award
    American Lung Association - San Jacinto Area, Texas, USA, 1989 (International)
  • James W McLaughlin Travel Award
    The James W McLaughlin Fellowship Fund, 1988 (International)
  • Environmental Health Scholarship Award
    American Lung Association - San Jacinto Area, Texas, USA, 1987 (International)
  • Hollaender Student Travel Award
    Environmental Mutagen Society, 1987 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Zandi, K., Musall, K., Oo, A., Cao, D. D., Liang, B., Hassandarvish, P., . . . Schinazi, R. F. (2021). Baicalein and Baicalin Inhibit SARS-CoV-2 RNA-Dependent-RNA Polymerase. Microorganisms, 9(5), 10. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms9050893
Others
  1. Khoo JJ, Husin NA, Lim FS, Oslan SNH, Mohd Azami SNI, To SW, Abd Majid MA, Lee HY, Loong SK, Khor CS, AbuBakar S. (2021). Molecular detection of pathogens from ectoparasites recovered from peri- domestic animals, and the first description of a Candidatus Midichloria sp. from Haemaphysalis wellingtoni from rural communities in Malaysia. Parasitology International, 80, 102202.
  2. Alghazali KA, Teoh BT, Loong SK, Sam SS, Abd-Jamil J, Johari J, Atroosh WM, Mahdy MAK, AbuBakar S. (2020). Dengue fever among febrile patients in Taiz City, Yemen during the 2016 war: Clinical manifestations, risk factors, and patients knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward the disease. One Health. Available Online 3 Dec 2019. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.onehlt.2019.100119
  3. Chokephaibulkit K, Chien YW, AbuBakar S, Pattanapanyasat K, Perng GC. (2020). Use of Animal Models in Studying Roles of Antibodies and Their Secretion Cells in Dengue Vaccine Development. Viruses. 12(11):1261.
  4. Christofferson RC, Parker DM, Overgaard HJ, Hii J, Devine G, Wilcox BA, Nam VS, AbuBakar S, Boyer S, Boonnak K, Whitehead1 SS, Huy R, Rithea L, Sochantha1 S, Wellems TE, Valenzuela JG, Manning JE. (2020). Current vector research challenges in the greater Mekong subregion for dengue, Malaria, and Other Vector-Borne Diseases: A report from a multisectoral workshop March 2019. PLOS NTD. 14(7): e0008302.
  5. Hassandarvish P, Tiong V, mohamed NA, Arumugam H, Ananthanarayanan A, Qasuri M, Hadijat Y, AbuBakar S. (2020). In vitro virucidal activity of povidone iodine gargle and mouthwash against SARS-CoV-2: implications for dental practice. British Dental Journal. 1-4
  6. Juraina Abd-Jamil, Romano Ngui, Syahrul Nellis, Rosmadi Fauzi, Ai Lian Yvonne Lim, Karuthan Chinna, Chee-Sieng Khor & Sazaly AbuBakar (2020). Possible Factors Influencing the Seroprevalence of Dengue among Residents of the Forest Fringe Areas of Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2020, 1-10.
  7. Khoo JJ, Kurtti TJ, Husin NA, Beliavskaia A, Lim FS, Zulkifli MMS, Al-Khafaji AM, Hartley C, Darby AC, Hughes GL, AbuBakar S, Makepeace D, Bell-Sakyi L. (2020) Isolation and Propagation of Laboratory Strains and a Novel Flea-Derived Field Strain of Wolbachia in Tick Cell Lines. Microorganisms 8(7), 988. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms8070988
  8. Khor CS, Mohd-Rahim NF, Hassan H, Tan KK, Zainal N, Teoh BT, Sam SS, Khoo JJ, Lee HY, Lim YAL, AbuBakar S. (2020). Serological Evidences of DENV, JEV and ZIKV among the Indigenous People (Orang Asli) of Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Medical Virology. 92(8): 956-962.
  9. Lim FS, Khoo JJ, Tan KK, Zainal N, Loong SK, Khor CS, AbuBakar S. (2020). Bacterial communities in Haemaphysalis, Dermacentor and Amblyomma ticks collected from wild boar of an Orang Asli Community in Malaysia. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 11(2), 101352.
  10. Loong SK, Che Mat Seri NAA, Mahfodz NH, AbuBakar S. (2020). Misidentification of multidrug resistant Enterococcus faecium using a commercial identification method. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 13(10), 474-476.
  11. Loong SK, Lim FS, Khoo JJ, Lee HY, Suntharalingam C, Ishak SN, Mohd-Taib FS, AbuBakar S. (2020). Culturable pathogenic bacteria in ticks parasitizing farm animals and rodents in Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine, 37(3), 803-811.
  12. Low VL, Tan TK, Ibrahim J, AbuBakar S & Lim YAL. (2020) First evidence of Bartonella phoceensis and Candidatus Mycoplasma haemomuris subsp. ratti in synanthropic rodents in Malaysia. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 13: 94-96.
  13. Low VL, Tan TK, Khoo JJ, Lim FS & AbuBakar S. (2020) An overview of rickettsiae in Southeast Asia: vector-animal-human interface. Acta Tropica. 202: 105282
  14. Teoh BT, Chin KL, Samsudin NI, Loong SK, Sam SS, Tan KK, Khor CS, Abd-Jamil J, Zainal N, Wilder-Smith A, Zandi K, AbuBakar S. (2020). A reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification for broad coverage detection of Asian and African Zika virus lineages.BMC Infectious Diseases. 20:947
  15. Wong LP, Alias H, Wong PF, Lee HY and AbuBakar A (2020). The use of the health belief model to assess predictors of intent to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and willingness to pay. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. 16(9):2204-2214
  16. Wong LP, Wong PF, AbuBakar S (2020).Vaccine hesitancy and the resurgence of vaccine preventable diseases: The way forward for Malaysia, a Southeast Asian country. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 16(7), 1511-1520.
  17. Wong LP, Wong PF, Megat Hashim MMAA, et al (2020). Multidimensional social and cultural norms influencing HPV vaccine hesitancy in Asia. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. 16(7);1611-1622
  18. Wong PF, Wong, LP, AbuBakar S. Diagnosis of severe dengue: Challenges, needs and opportunities. Journal of Infection and Public Health. 13(2):193-198
  19. Alghazali KA, Teoh BT, Loong SK, Sam SS, Che-Mat-Seri NAA, Samsudin NI, Yaacob CN, Azizan NS, Oo A, Baharudin NA, Tan KK, Abd-Jamil J, Nor e SS, Khor CS, Johari J, Mahdy MAK, AbuBakar S. 2019. Dengue Outbreak during Ongoing Civil War, Taiz, Yemen. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 25(7), 1397-1400.
  20. Azman AS, Mawang CI, Khairat JE, AbuBakar S. (2019). Actinobacteria a promising natural source of anti-biofilm agents. International Microbiology, 22:403-409
  21. Cheong HC, Lee CYQ, Cheok YY, Shankar EM, Sabet NS, Tan GMY, Movahed E, Yeow TC, Sulaiman S, Wong WF, Looi CY, Gupta R, Hassan J, Arulanandam B, AbuBakar S. (2019) CPAF, HSP60 and MOMP antigens elicit pro-inflammatory cytokines production in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells from genital Chlamydia trachomatis-infected patients. Immunobiology. 1:34-41
  22. Cheong HC, Yap PSX, Chong CW, Cheok YY, Lee CYQ, Tan GMY, Sulaiman S, Hassan J, Sabet NS, Looi CY, Gupta R, Arulanandam B, AbuBakar S, Teh CSJ, Chang LY, Wong WF. (2019). Diversity of endocervical microbiota associated with genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection and infertility among women visiting obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Malaysia. PLoS One, 14(11): e0224658
  23. Cicero A, Meyer D, Shearer MP, AbuBakar S, Bernard K, Carus WS, Chong CK, Fischer J, Hynes N, Inglesby T, Kwa CG, Makalinao I, Pangestu T, Sitompul R, Soebandrio A, Sudarmono P, Tjen D, Wibulpolprasert S, Yunus Z. (2019). Southeast Asia Strategic Multilateral Dialogue on Biosecurity. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 5(5): e181659
  24. Fish-Low CY, AbuBakar S, Othman F, Chee HY. (2019). Ultrastructural aspects of sylvatic dengue virus infection in Vero cell. The Malaysian journal of pathology. 41(1): 41-46
  25. Khor CS, Hassan H, Mohd-Rahim NF, Chandren JR, Nore SS, Johari J, Loong SK, Abd-Jamil J, Khoo JJ, Lee HY, Pike BL, Wong LP, Lim YAL, AbuBakar S. (2019). Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi among the indigenous people (Orang Asli) of Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 13(5), 449-454.
  26. Lim FS, Khoo JJ, Akhavanrezeai M, Loong SK, Khor CS, AbuBakar S. (2019). Detection of Theileria luwenshuni (Piroplasmida: Theileriidae) from ticks infesting goats in peninsular Malaysia. Systematic and Applied Acarology 24(10):1971-1974
  27. Loong SK, Lee HY, Khoo JJ, Lim FS, Ahmad Nasrah SN, Azman AS, Sunthralingam C, Panchadcharam C, AbuBakar S. (2019) Microbiological analysis of raw milk unveiled the presence of a dairy contaminant, Corynebacterium lipophiloflavum. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology
  28. Loong SK, Tan KK, Zulkifle NI, AbuBakar S. 2019. Draft genome of Paraburkholderia fungorum sequence type 868 recovered from human synovial tissues. Data in Brief, 25, 104159.
  29. Mohd A, Zainal N, Tan KK, AbuBakar S. (2019) Resveratrol affects Zika virus replication in vitro. Scientific Reports. 9:14336
  30. Oo, A., Teoh, B. T., Sam, S. S., AbuBakar, S., Zandi, K. (2019). Baicalein and baicalin as Zika virus inhibitors. Archives of Virology. 164:585-593
  31. Wong PF, Wong LP, AbuBakar S (2019). Diagnosis of severe dengue: Challenges, needs and opportunities. J Infection and Public Health. Available on 10 Aug 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2019.07.012.
  32. Zandi K, Bassit L, Amblard F, Cox BD, Hassandarvish P, Moghaddam E, Yueh A, Libanio Rodrigues GO, Passos I, Costa VV, AbuBakar S, Zhou L, Kohler J, Teixeira MM, Schinazi RF. (2019). Nucleoside Analogs with Selective Antiviral Activity against Dengue Fever and Japanese Encephalitis Viruses. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 63(7): e00397-19
  33. Balan D, Chan KL, Murugan D, AbuBakar S, Wong PF. (2018). Antiadipogenic effects of a standardized quassinoids enriched fraction and eurycomanone from Eurycoma longifolia. Phytother Res. 32(7):1332-1345. DOI:10.1002/ptr.6065
  34. Kanauchi O, Andoh A, AbuBakar S. Yamamoto. (2018). Probiotics and paraprobiotics in viral infection: clinical application and effects on the innate and acquired immune systems. Curr Pharm Des. 24(6): 710-717
  35. Khoo, JJ, Ishak, SN, Lim, FS, Mohd-Taib, FS, Khor, CS, Loong, SK, AbuBakar, S. (2018) Detection of a Borrelia sp. From Ixodes granulatus Ticks Collected From Rodents in Malaysia. Journal of Medical Entomology, 55(6)1642-1647
  36. Khor CS, Mohd-Rahim NF, Hassan H, Chandren JR, Nore SS, Johari J, Loong SK, Abd-Jamil J, Khoo JJ, Lee HY, Pike BL, Wong LP, Lim YAL, AbuBakar S. (2018). Seroprevalence of Q fever among the indigenous people (Orang Asli) of Peninsular Malaysia.2018 Mar;18(3):131-137. doi: 10.1089/vbz.2017.2153. Epub 2018 Jan 16.
  37. Lim FS, Loong SK, Khoo JJ, Tan KK, Zainal N, Abdullah MF, Khor CS, AbuBakar S. (2018). Identification and characterization of Corynebacterium lactis isolated from Amblyomma testudinarium of Sus scrofa in Malaysia. Syst Appl Acarol. 23(9):1838-1844
  38. Loong SK, Che-Mat-Seri NAA, Abdulrazak O, Douadi B, Ahmad-Nasrah SN, Johari J, Mohd-Zain SN, AbuBakar S. (2018). Recovery of Bordetella bronchiseptica sequence type 82 and B. pseudohinzii from urban rats in Terengganu, Malaysia. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 80(1): 77-84
  39. Loong SK, Ishak SN, Lim FS, Khoo JJ, Tan SN, Freddy-Jalin EJ, Mohd-Taib FS, AbuBakar S. (2018). Paenibacillus lautus, an opportunistic bacterial pathogen, isolated from Ixodes granulatus Supino (Acari: Ixodidae) collected from a M ller s giant Sunda rat (Sundamys muelleri). Systematic & Applied Acarology, 23(4), 597-602.
  40. Loong SK, Khor CS, Chen HW, Chao CC, Ling ISC, Abdul Rahim NF, Hassan H, Nellis S, Ching WM, AbuBakar S. (2018). Serological evidence of high Leptospira exposure among indigenous people (Orang Asli) in Peninsular Malaysia using a recombinant antigen-based ELISA. Tropical Biomedicine, 35(1), 1-9.
  41. Low VL, Prakash BK, Lim YAL, Tan TK, Vinnie-Siow WY, Sofian-Azirun M & AbuBakar S. (2018) Detection of Anaplasmataceae agents and co-infection with other tick-borne protozoa in dogs and Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato ticks. Experimental and Applied Acarology 75: 429-435.
  42. Oo A, Rausalu K, Merits A, Higgs S, Vanlandingham D, Bakar SA, Zandi K. (2018). Deciphering the potential of baicalin as an antiviral agent for Chikungunya virus infection. Antiviral Res. 150:101-11
  43. Prakash BK, Low VL, Tan TK, Siow WYV, Lim YAL, Movarid AR, Azman AS, Yeong YS, AbuBakar S, Sofian-Azirun M (2018). Detection of hepatozoon canisin the brown dog tick and domestic dogs in Peninsular Malaysia. J Med Entomol. 55(5):1346-1348
  44. Prakash BK, Low VL, Vinnie-Siow WY, Tan TK, Lim YAL, Morvarid AR, AbuBakar S & Sofian-Azirun M. (2018). Detection of Babesia spp. in dogs and their ticks from Peninsular Malaysia: Emphasis on Babesia gibsoni and Babesia vogeli infections in Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal Medical Entomology 55:1337-1340.
  45. Tan KK, Azizan NS, Yaacob CN, Seri NA, Samsudin NI, Teoh BT, Sam SS, AbuBakar S. Operational utility of the reverse-transcription recombinase polymerase amplification for detection of dengue virus. BMC infectious diseases. 2018 Apr 11;18(1):169
  46. Tan KK, Nellis S, Zulkifle NI, Sulaiman S, AbuBakar S. Autochthonous spread of DENV-3 genotype III in Malaysia mitigated by pre-existing homotypic and heterotypic immunity. Epidemiology & infection. 2018 Oct: 146(13): 1635-1641
  47. Tan KK, Zulkifle NI, Sulaiman S, Pang SP, NorAmdan NA, MatRahim NA, Abd-Jamil J, Shu MH, Mahadi NM, AbuBakar S. (2018). Emergence of dengue virus type 3 genotype III in Malaysia. BMC Evol Bio. 18(1):58
  48. Zainal N, Tan KK, Johari J, Hussien H, Wan Musa WR, Hassan J, Lin YS, AbuBakar S. (2018). Sera of patients with systemic lupus erythematous cross-neutralized dengue viruses. Microbiol Immunol. [Available online: 27 Sept 2018]
  49. Hassandarwish P, Ooi A, Jokar A, Zukiwski A, Proniuk S, Abu Bakar S, Zandi K. (2017). Exploring the in vitro potential of celecoxib derivative AR-12 as an effective antiviral compound against four dengue virus serotypes. J Antimicrob Chemother. 72(9):2438-2442
  50. Jee PF, Chen FS, Shu MH, Wong WF, Abdul Rahim R, AbuBakar S, Chang LY. Insertion of single-chain variable fragment (scFv) peptide linker improves surface display of influenza hemagglutinin (HA1) on non-recombinant Lactococcus lactis. Biotechnol Prog. 2017 Jan;33(1):154-162.
  51. Joanne S, Vythilingam I, Teoh BT, Leong CS, Tan KK, Wong ML, Yugavathy N, AbuBakar S. Vector competence of Malaysian Aedes albopictus with and without Wolbachia to four dengue virus serotypes. Tropical medicine & international health. 2017 Sep;22(9):1154-65.
  52. Khoo JJ, Lim FS, Tan KK, Chen FS, Phoon WH, Khor CS, Pike BL, Chang LY, AbuBakar S. (2017). Detection in Malaysia of Borrelia sp. from Haemaphysalis hystricis (Ixodida: Ixodidae). J Med Entomol. Available: 13 July 2017
  53. Khoo, JJ, Lim, FS., Khor, KC., Bolongon, GG, Noor Azleen, MK. & AbuBakar, S. (2017). Mini review: zoonotic agents from ticks in Malaysia. Journal of Wildlife and Parks, 32: 67-77
  54. Oral immunization of a non-recombinant Lactococcus lactis surface displaying influenza hemagglutinin 1 (HA1) induces mucosal immunity in mice. Jee PF, Tiong V, Shu MH, Khoo JJ, Wong WF, Abdul Rahim R, AbuBakar S, Chang LY. PLoS One. 2017 Nov 6;12(11):e0187718.
  55. Tan KK, Tan YC, Chang LY, Lee KW, Nor'e SS, Yee WY, Hoh CC, AbuBakar S. Geographical distribution of Brucella melitensis inferred from rpoB gene variation. Journal of infection in developing countries. 2017 Jun;11(05):420-5
  56. Tan KK, Zulkifle NI, Abd-Jamil J, Sulaiman S, Yaacob CN, Azizan NS, Seri NA, Samsudin NI, Mahfodz NH, AbuBakar S. Disruption of predicted dengue virus type 3 major outbreak cycle coincided with switching of the dominant circulating virus genotype. Infection, genetics, and evolution. 2017 Oct;54:271-5
  57. Zainal N, Chang CP, Cheng YL, Wu YW, Anderson R, Wan SW, Cheng CL, Ho TS, AbuBakar S, Lin YS. (2017). Resveratrol treatment reveals a novel role for HMGB1 in regulation of the type 1 interferon response in dengue virus infection. Sci Rep. 7:42998
  58. Ab-Rahman HA, Rahim H, AbuBakar S, Wong PF. Macrophage Activation Syndrome-Associated Markers in Severe Dengue. Int J Med Sci 2016; 13(3):179-186. doi:10.7150/ijms.13680
  59. Dhabaan GN, AbuBakar S, Cerqueira GM, Al-Haroni M, Pang SP, Hassan H. (2016). Imipenem treatment induces the expression of important genes and phenotypes in a resistant Acinetobactoer baumannii isolates. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 60(3): 1370-6
  60. Hassandarvish, P., Rothan, H.A., Rezaei, S., Yusof, R., Abubakar, S. & Zandi, K. 2016. In silico study on baicalein and baicalin as inhibitors of dengue virus replication. RSC Advances 6(37) : 31235-31247.
  61. Jee PF, Chen FS, Shu MH, Wong WF, Abdul Rahim R, AbuBakar S, Chang LY. (2016). Insertion of single-chain variable fragment (scFv) peptide linker improves surface display of influenza hemagglutinin (HA1) on non-recombinant Lactococcus lactis. Biotechnol Prog [Epub ahead of print: 1 Nov 2016]
  62. Joan SS, Pui-Fong J, Song AA, Chang LY, Yusoff K, AbuBakar S, Rahim RA. (2016). Oral Vaccine of Lactococcus lactis habouring pandemic H1N1 2009 haemagglutinin1 and nisP anchor fusion protein elevates anti-HA1 SlgA levels in mice. Biotechnol Lett. 38(5):793-9
  63. Joanne S, Vythilingam I, Yugavathy N, Leong CS, Wong ML, AbuBakar S. (2016). Unidirectional cytoplasmic incompatibility in Malaysian Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 109(3):366-70
  64. Khoo JJ, Chen F, Kho KL, Shanizza AI, Lim FS, Tan KK, Chang LY, AbuBakar S. Bacterial community in Haemaphysalis ticks of domesticated animals from the Orang Asli communities in Malaysia. Ticks and tick-borne diseases. 2016 Jul;7(5):929-37
  65. Lani R, Hassandarvish P, Shu MH, Phoon WH, Chu JJ, Higgs S, Vanlandingham D, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. (2016). Antiviral activity of selected flavonoids against Chikungunya virus. Antiviral Res. 133:50-61
  66. Loong SK, Che Mat Seri NAA, Mahfodz NH, Ahmad Nasrah SN, Akbar SZ, AbuBakar S. (2016). A Report of Vancomycin-susceptible, Teicoplanin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis ST6 in Malaysia. Tropical Biomedicine 33(3), 577-582.
  67. Loong SK, Johari J, Che Mat Seri NAA, AbdulRazak O, Douadi B, Ahmad Nasrah SN, Mohd Zain SN, AbuBakar S. (2016). Isolation and Identification of an Emerging Pathogen, Kocuria marina, from Rattus rattus diardii. Tropical Biomedicine, 33(3), 589-593.
  68. Loong SK, Khor CS, Jafar FL & AbuBakar S. (2016). Utility of 16S rDNA Sequencing for Identification of Rare Pathogenic Bacteria. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, 30(6), 1056-1060.
  69. Loong SK, Mahfodz NH, Che Mat Seri NAA, Mohamad Wali HA, A. Gani SA, Wong PF, AbuBakar S. (2016). Genetic characterization of commensal Escherichia coli isolated from laboratory rodents. SpringerPlus, 5(1), 1035. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2745-9
  70. Loong SK, Mahfodz NH, Mohamad Wali HA, A. Talib SA, Ahmad Nasrah SN, Wong PF, AbuBakar S. (2016). Molecular and antimicrobial analyses of non-classical Bordetella isolated from a laboratory mouse. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, 78(4), 715-717. DOI: 10.1292/jvms.15-0472
  71. Loong SK, Soh YH, Mahfodz NH, Johari J, AbuBakar S. (2016). Synovial Tissue Infection With Burkholderia fungorum. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 22(10), 1834-1835.
  72. Oo A, Hassandarish P, Chin SP, Lee VS, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. (2016). In silico study on anti-Chikungunya virus activity of hesperetin. PeerJ. 4: e2602
  73. Seyedi SS, Shukri M, Hassandarwish P, Oo Adrian, Shankar EM, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. (2016). Computational approach towards exploring potential anti-chikungunya activity of selected flavonoids. Sci Rep.6:24027
  74. Shu MH, MatRahim N, NorAndam N, Pang SP, Hashim SH, Phoon WH, AbuBakar S. (2016). An Inactivated Antibiotic-Exposed Whole-Cell Vaccine Enhances Bactericidal Activities Against Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii. Sci Rep. 6:22332
  75. Singh H, Morioka K, Shimojima M, An LV, Nakajima H, Hemmi A, Uchiyama K, Loong SK, AbuBakar S, Yang M, Sugamata M. (2015). A handy field portable ELISA-System for rapid onsite diagnostic of infectious diseases. Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases. 69(5):435-438
  76. Soh LT, Squires RC, Tan LK, Pok KY, Yang H, Liew C, Shah AS, Aaskov J, AbuBakar S, Hasabe F, Ng LC, Konings F. (2016). External quality assessment of dengue and chikungunya diagnostics in the Asia Pacific region, 2015. Western Pac Surceill Response J. 7(2):26-34
  77. Tan GMY, Lim HJ, Yeow TC, Mobehed E, Looi CY, Gupta R, Arulanandam BP, AbuBakar S, Sabet NS, Chang LY, Wong WF. (2016). Temporal proteomic profiling of Chlamydia trachomatis -infected HeLa-229 human cervical epithelial cells. Proteomics. 16(9):1347-60
  78. Teoh BT, Sam SS, Tan KK, Johari J, Abd-Jamil J, Hooi PS, AbuBakar S. The use of NS1 rapid diagnostic test and qRT-PCR to complement IgM ELISA for improved dengue diagnosis from single specimen. Scientific reports. 2016 Jun;6:27663
  79. Tiong VJ, Lam CW, Phoon WH, AbuBakar S, Chang LY. (2016). Serum from Nipah patients recognizes recombinant viral proteins produced in Escheichia coli. Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases. [Advanced Publication] 2016/05/09. DOI: 10.7883/yoken.JJID.2015.501
  80. Wali S, Gupta R, Yu JJ, Mfuh A, Gao XL, Guentzel MN, Chambers JP, AbuBakar S, Zhong GM, Arulanandam BP. (2016). Guinea pig genital tract lipidome reveals in vivo and in vitro regulation of phosphatidylcholine 16:0/18:1 and contribution to Chlamydia trachomatisserovar D infectivity. Metabolomics. 12:74
  81. Wong LP, Atefi N, AbuBakar S. (2016). Nationwide study of factors associated with publics willingness to use home self-test kit for dengue fever in Malaysia. BMC Public Health. 16:780
  82. Wong, L. P., Alias, H., Aghamohammadi, N., Sam, I., & AbuBakar, S. (2016). The Self-Regulation Model of Illness: Comparison between Zika and Dengue and Its Application to Predict Mosquito Prevention Behaviours in Malaysia, a Dengue-Endemic Country. International journal of environmental research and public health, 13(12), 1210.
  83. Yeow TC, Wong WF, Sabet NS, Sulaiman S, Shahhosseini F, Tan GMY, Movehed E, Looi CY, Shankar EM, Gupta R, Arulanandam BP, Hassan J, Abubakar S. (2016). Prevalance of plasmid-bearing and plasmid-free Chlamydia trachomatis infection amon women who visited obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Malaysia. BMC Micrology. 16:45
  84. Ahmadi A, Moghadamtousi S, AbuBakar S, Zandi. (2015) Antiviral Potential of Algae Polysaccharides Isolated from Marine Sources: A Review. Biomed Res Int. 825203
  85. Chandren JR, Wong LP, AbuBakar S. (2015). Practices of Dengue Fever Prevention and the Associated Factors among the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 9(8):e0003954
  86. Haridan US, Mokhtar U, Machado LR, Abdul Aziz AT, Shueb RH, Zaid M, Sim B, Mustafa M, Nik Yusof NK, Lee CKC, Abu Bakar S, AbuBakar S, Hollox EJ, Hoh BP. (2015). A comparison of assays for accurate copy number measurement of the low-affinity Fc Gamma receptor genes FCGR3A and FCGR3B. PLoS ONE. 10(1):e0116791
  87. Hasliana Azrah Ab Rahman, Pooi Fong Wong, Hafiz Rahim, Juraina Abd Jamil, Kim Kee Tan, Syuhaida Sulaiman, Chai See Lum, Syarifah Faridah Syed Omar and Sazaly AbuBakar 2015. Dengue death with evidence of hemophagocytic syndrome and dengue virus infection in the bone marrow. SpringerPlus (2015) 4:665 DOI10.1186/s40064-015-1463-z
  88. Hasliana Azrah Ab Rahman, Pooi Fong Wong, Hafiz Rahim , Juraina Abd Jamil, Kim Kee Tan, Syuhaida Sulaiman, Chai See Lum, Syarifah Faridah Syed Omar and Sazaly AbuBakar 2015. Dengue death with evidence of hemophagocytic syndrome and dengue virus infection in the bone marrow. Springer Plus
  89. Hotez PJ, Bottazzi ME, Strych U, Chang LY, Lim YA, Goodenow MM, AbuBakar S. (2015). Neglected Tropical Diseases among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): Overview and Update. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 9(4):e0003575
  90. Joanne S, Vythilingam I, Yugavathy N, Leong CS, Wong ML, AbuBakar S. (2015). Distribution and dynamics of Wolbachia infection in Malaysian Aedes albopictus. Acta Trop. 148:38- 45
  91. Lani R, Hassandarvish P, Chiam CW, Moghaddam E, Chu JJH, Rausalu K, Merits A, Higgs S, Vanlandingham D, Abu Bakar S, Zandi K. (2015). Antiviral activity of silymarin against Chikungunya virus. Sci Rep. 5:11421
  92. Lani R, Mohd Rahim NF, Hassan H, Yaqhoobi R, Chang LY, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. (2015). First report on the seroprevalence of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus, a tick-borne virus, in Malaysia s Orang Asli population. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 19(3):461-6
  93. Lau YL, Lai MY, Teoh BT, Abd-Jamil J, Johari J, Sam SS, Tan KK, AbuBakar S. (2015). Colorimetric detection of dengue specific by single tube reverse- transcription-loop-mediated isothermal amplification. PLos ONE. 10(9):e0138694
  94. Marlina S, Shu MH, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. (2015). Development o a Real-Time Cell Analysing (RTCA) method as a fast and accurate screen for the selection of chikungunya replication inhibitors. Parasite Vector. 8:579
  95. Moghadamtousi SZ, Nikzad S, Abdul Kadir H, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. (2015). Potential Antiviral Agents from Marine Fungi: An Overview. Mar. Drugs. 13(7): 4520- 4538
  96. Mohd Shukri M, Kho KL, Kisomi GK, Lani R, Marlina S, Muhd Radzi SF, Tay ST, Wong LP, Awang Mahmud AB, Hassan Nizam QN, Abu Bakar S, Zandi K. (2015). Seroprevalence report on tick-borne encephalitis virus and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus among Malaysian s farm workers. BMC Public Health. 15:704
  97. Muhd Radzi SF, Ruckert C, Sam SS, Teoh BT, Jee PF, Phoon WH, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. (2015). Detection of Langat virus by taqman real-time one-step qRT-PCR method. Sci Rep. 5:14007
  98. Pok KY, Squires RC, Tan LK, Takasaki T, AbuBakar S, Hasebe F, Patridge J, Lee CK, Lo J, Aaskov J, Ng LC, Konings F. (2015). First round of external quality assessment of dengue diagnostics in the WHO Western Pacific regions, 2013. Western Pac Surveill Response J. 6(2): 73-81
  99. Sam IC, K mmerer BM, Chan YF, Rosques P, Drosten C, AbuBakar S. (2015). Updates on chikungunya epidemiology, clinical disease, and diagnostics. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 15(4):223-30
  100. Sam IC, Su YC, Chan YF, Nor E SS, Hassan A, Jafar FL, Joseph U, Halpin RA, Ghedin E, Hooi PS, Fourment M, Hassan H, AbuBakar S, Wentworth DE, Smith GJ. (2015). Evolution of Influenza B virus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between 1995 and 2008. J Virol. 89(18):9689-92
  101. Sam SS, Teoh BT, AbuBakar S. (2015). IL-10 and IL-12 gene polymorphisms in multi-ethnic Malaysian population. Genet. Mol. Res. 14(2):3257-3263
  102. Sam SS, Teoh BT, Chinna K2, AbuBakar S. 2015. High Producing Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Gene Alleles in Protection against Severe Manifestations of Dengue.Int J Med Sci. 12(2):177-186
  103. Singh H, Morioka K, Shimojima M, Van An L, Nakajima H, Hemmi A, Uchiyama K, Loong SK, AbuBakar S, Yang M, Sugamata M. (2016). A Handy Field Portable ELISA-system for Rapid Onsite Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases. Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases, 69(5), 435-438.
  104. Tan KK, D.Sy AK, Tandoc AO, Khoo JJ, Sulaiman S, Chang LY, AbuBakar S. (2015). Independent Emergence of the Cosmopolitan Asian Chikungunya Virus, Philippines 2012. Sci Rep. 5:12279
  105. Tan KK, Tan YC, Chang LY, Lee KW, Nore SS, Yee WY, Mat Isa MN, Jafar KL, Hoh CC, AbuBakar S. (2015). Full Genome SNP- based phylogenetic analysis reveals the origin and global spread of Brucella melitensis. BMC Genomics. 16:93
  106. Teoh BT, Sam SS, Tan KK, Danlami MB, Shu MH, Johari J, Hooi PS, Brooks D, Piepenburg O, Nentwich O, Wilder-Smith A, Franco L, Tenorio A, AbuBakar S. (2015). Early detection of the dengue virus using reverse transcription-recombinase polymerase amplification.J Clin Microbiol. 53(3):830-7
  107. Tong KL, Chan KL, AbuBakar S, Low BS, Ma HQ, Wong PF. (2015). The in vitro and In vivo anti-cancer activities of a standardized Quassinoids composition from Eurycoma longifolia on LNCaP human prostate cancer cells. PLoS ONE. 10(3): e0121752
  108. Wong LP, Shakir SMM, Atefi N, AbuBakar S. (2015) Factors Affecting Dengue Prevention Practices: Nationwide Survey of the Malaysian Public. PLoS ONE. 10(4):e0122890
  109. Wong LP, Shakir Sm, Atefi N, AbuBakar S. (2015). Factors affecting dengue prevention practices: nationwide survey of the Malaysian public. PLos ONE. 10(4):e0122890
  110. Zamberi Z, Zakaria Z, Abdul Aziz A, Heng B, Zaid M, Chong C, Noor F, Abu Bakar S, Boon Peng H.2015. The high-affinity human IgG receptor Fc gamma receptor I (Fc RI) is not associated with vascular leakage of dengue. J Negat Results Biomed. 14(1):1. [Epub ahead of print]
  111. AbuBakar S, Shu MH, Johari J, Wong PF. Senescence Affects Endothelial Cells Susceptibility to Dengue Virus Infection. Int. J. Med. Sci. 2014; 11(6): 538- 544. doi:10.7150/ijms.7896
  112. Ahbirami R, Zuharah WF, Yahaya ZS, Dieng H, Thiagaletchumi M, Fadzly N, Ahmad AH, Abu Bakar S. 2014. Oviposition deterring and oviciding potentials of Ipomoea cairica L. leaf extract against dengue vectors. Trop Biomed. 31(3):456- 65.
  113. 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
  114. Dieng H, Rajasaygar S, Ahmad AH, Md Rawi CS, Ahmad H, Satho T, Miake F, Zuharah WF, Fukumitsu Y, Saad AR, Abdul Hamid S, Vargas RE, Ab Majid AH2, Fadzly N, Abu Kassim NF, Hashim NA, Ghani IA, Abang FB, Abubakar S. 2014.Indirect effects of cigarette butt waste on the dengue vector Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Acta Trop. 130C:123-130
  115. Farooq SM, Boppana NB, Asokan D, Sekaran SD, Shankar EM, Li C, Bakar SA, Karthick HS, Ebrahim AS. 2014. C- Phycocyanin confers protection against oxalate-mediated oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunctions in MDCK cells. PLoS One. 9(4):e93056
  116. Gupta R, Arkatkar T, Yu JJ, Wali S, Haskins WE, Chambers JP, Murthy AK, Bakar SA, Guentzel MN, Arulanandam BP. 2014. Chlamysia muridarum infection associated host microRNAs in the murine genital tract and contribution to generation of host immune response. Am J Reprod Immunol. 28 June 2014 [Epub ahead of print]
  117. Gupta R, Wali S, Yu JJ, Chambers JP, Zhong G, Murthy AK, Bakar SA, Guentzel MN, Arulanandam BP. 2014. In Vivo Whole animal body imaging revelas colonization of Clamydia muridarum to the lower genital tract at early stages of infection. Mol. Imaging. Biol. 16(5):635-41
  118. Hoh BP, Sam SS, Umi SH, Mahiran M, Nik Khairudin NY, Rafidah Hanim S, AbuBakar S. 2014. A novel rare copy number variant of the ABCF1 gene identified among dengue fever patients from Peninsular Malaysia. Genetics and Molecular Research. Genet. Mol. Res. 13(1):980-985
  119. Italiano CM, Wong KT, AbuBakar S, Lau YL, Ramli N, Syed Omar SF, Tan CT.(2014). Avoid Haste in Defining Human Muscular Sarcocystosis.Clin Infect Dis. 60(7):1134
  120. Li Ping Wong, Sazaly AbuBakar, Karuthan Chinna. 2014. Community Knowledge, Health Beliefs, Practices and Experiences Related to Dengue Fever and Its Association with IgG Seropositivity.PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 8(5):e2789
  121. MatRahim NA and AbuBakar S. 2014. Human Enterovirus 71 DNA Vaccine Constructs Containing 5 UTR with Complete Internal Ribosome Entry Site Sequence Stimulated Improved Anti-Human Enterovirus 71 Neutralizing Immune Responses. World Journal Vaccine. 4(1):33-43
  122. Moqhaddam E, Teoh BT, Sam SS, Lani R, Hassandarvish P, Chik Z, Yueh A, Abubakar S, Zandi K. 2014. Baicalin, a metabolite of baicalein with antiviral activity against dengue virus. Sci Rep. 4:5452
  123. Nor e SS, Sam IC, Mohamad Fakri EF, Hooi PS, Nathan AM, de Bruyne JA, Jafar F, Hassan A, AbuBakar S, Chan YF. 2014. Phylogenetic analysis of human metapneumovirus among children with acute respiratory infecions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Trop. Biomed. 31(3): 562-6
  124. Thiagaletchimu M, Zuharah WF, Ahbi Rami R, Fadzly N, Dieng H, Ahmad AH, AbuBakar S. 2014. Assessment of residual bio- efficacy and persistence of Ipomoea cairica plant extract against Culex quinque-fasciatus Say mosquito. Trop. Biomed. 31(3): 466-76.
  125. Zakaria Z, Zainordin NA, Sim BLH, Zaid M, Haridan US, Aziz ATA, Shueb RH, Mustafa M, Yussof NKN, Malik AS, Lee CKC, Abubakar S, Hoh BP. 2014. An evaluation of World Health Organization s 1997 and 2009 dengue classifications in hospitalized dengue patients in Malaysia. J. Infect. Dev. Ctries. 8(7): 869-75
  126. Dieng H , Ruslan N, Hassan Ahmad A, Che Salmah R, Ahmad H, Satho T , Miake F, Zuharah WF, Fukmitsu Y, Ramli Saad A, Rajasaygar S, Vargas RM, Ab Majid AH, Abd Ghani I, and AbuBakar S. 2013. Colonized Aedes albopictus and its sexual performance in the wild: implications for SIT technology and containment. Parasit Vectors.6:206
  127. Dieng H, Rajasaygar S, Ahmad AH, Ahmad H, Rawi CS, Zuharah WF, Satho T, Miake F, Fukumitsu Y, Saad AR, Ghani IA, Vargas RE, Majid AH, Abubakar S. 2013. Turning cigarette butt waste into an alternative control tool against an insecticide-resistant mosquito vector. Acta Trop. 128(3):584-90.
  128. Jong HL, Mustafa MR, Vanhoutte PM, AbuBakar S, Wong PF. 2013. MicroRNA 299-3p modulates replicative senescence in endothelial cells.Physiol Genomics. 2013 Apr 1;45(7):256-67. doi:10.1152/physiolgenomics.00071.2012
  129. Mohd Zim MA, Sam IC, Omar SF, Chan YF, AbuBakar S, Kamarulzaman A. 2013. Chikungunya infection in Malaysia: comparison with dengue infection in adults and predictors of persistent arthralgia. J Clin Virol. 56(2):141-5
  130. Sam S-S, Omar SFS, Teoh B-T, Abd-Jamil J, AbuBakar S (2013) Review of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Fatal Cases Seen Among Adults: A Retrospective Study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 7(5): e2194.
  131. Sam SS, Omar SF, Teoh BT, Abd-Jamil J and AbuBakar S. (2013). Review of Dengue hemorrhagic fever fatal cases seen among adults: a retrospective study. PLOS Negl Trop Dis. 7(5):e2194
  132. Tan KK, Johari J, Abdul-Jamil J, Zulkifle NI, Sulaiman S, Zainal N, Ab.Rahman HA, Sam SS, Teoh BT, AbuBakar S. 2013. Comparison of real time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assays for the detection of dengue virus. JUMMEC.16(3):16
  133. Teoh BT, Sam SS, Tan KK, Johari J, Danlami MB, Hooi PS, Md-Esa R, AbuBakar S. Detection of dengue viruses using reverse transcription-loop-mediated isothermal amplification. BMC infectious diseases. 2013 Dec;13(1):387
  134. Teoh BT, Sam SS, Tan KK, Johari J, Shu MH, Danlami MB, Abd-Jamil J, MatRahim N, Mahadi NM, AbuBakar S. Dengue virus type 1 clade replacement in recurring homotypic outbreaks. BMC evolutionary biology. 2013 Dec;13(1):213
  135. Tiong VJ, AbuBakar S, Chang LY. 2013. Permissiveness and Survivability Studies of Nipah Virus Infection of Human Monocytic THP-1 Cells Suggest a Role in Virus Spread. JUMMEC. 16(3):17
  136. Wong LP and AbuBakar S. (2013). Health beliefs and practices related to dengue fever: a focus group study. PLOS Negl Trop Dis. 7(7):e2310
  137. Zandi K, Lim TH, Rahim NA, Shu MH, Teoh BT, Sam SS, Danlami MB, Tan KK, Abubakar S.2013. Extract of Scutellaria baicalensis inhibits dengue virus replication.BMC Complement Altern Med. 13:91
  138. Chan YF,Jafar FL,Nathan AM, Bruyne JA, Hassan A, Nor'e SS, AbuBakar S, Sam JIC. Diverse human rhinoviruses A and C from children with respiratory infections in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, J Infect (2012)
  139. Dhabaan GN, AbuBakar S, Shorman MA, Hassan H. 2012. In vitro activity of tigecycline against Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from a teaching hospital in Malaysia. J Chemotherapy, 24(2): 87-92
  140. Dieng H, Hassan Ahmad A, Satho T, Che Salmah R, Thbiani Aziz A, Miake F, Morales Vargas RE, Morales NP, Ahmad H, Ramli Saad A, Rajen S, AbuBakar S. (2012).Differential Protein Contents in Two Members of the Whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleurodidae) Complex: Reproductive and Invasive Implications.Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Accepted)
  141. Dieng H, Saifur RG, Hassan AA, Salmah MR, Satho T, Miake F, Boots M, AbuBakar S. 2011. The effects of simulated rainfall on immature population dynamics of Aedes albopictus and female oviposition. Int J Biometeorol. 56(1):113-20
  142. Dieng H, Saifur RGM, Ahmad AH, Salmah MC, Aziz AT, Satho T, Miake F, Jaal Z, Abubakar S, Morales RE. 2012. Unusual developing sites of dengue vectors and potential epidemiological implications. Asian Pacific J Trop Biomed.228-232
  143. Johari, J., Kianmehr, A., Mustafa, M.R., AbuBakar, S., & Zandi, K. 2012. Antiviral activity of baicalein and quercetin against Japanese encephalitis virus. International Journal of Molecular Science. 13(12): 16785-95
  144. Johari, J., Kianmehr, A., Mustafa, M.R., AbuBakar, S., & Zandi, K. 2012. Antiviral activity of baicalein and quercetin against Japanese encephalitis virus. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 13(12):16785-95
  145. Sam IC, Karunakaran R, Kamarulzaman A, Ponnampalavanar S, Syed Omar SF, Ng KP, Mohd Yusof MY, Hooi PS, Jafar FL, Abubakar S. 2012. A large exposure to Brucella melitensis in a diagnostic laboratory. J Hosp Infect.80:321-5
  146. Sam IC, Karunakaran R, Kamarulzaman A, Ponnampalavanar S, Syed Omar SF, Ng KP, Mohd Yusof MY, Hooi PS, Jafar FL, Abubakar S. A large exposure to Brucella melitensis in a diagnostic laboratory. J Hosp Infect 2012; 80(4):321-5.
  147. Wilder-Smith A, Renhorn KE, Tissera H, Abu Bakar S, Alphey L, Kittayapong P, Lindsay S, Logan J, Hatz C, Reiter P, Rockl v J, Byass P, Louis VR, Tozan Y, Massad E, Tenorio A, Lagneau C, L'Ambert G, Brooks D, Wegerdt J, Gubler D. 2012. DengueTools: innovative tools and strategies for the surveillance and control of dengue. Glob Health Action. 4:17273
  148. Wong P.F., Cheong W.F., Shu M.H., Teh C.H., Chan, K.L., AbuBakar S. Eurycomanone Suppresses Expression of Lung Cancer Cell Tumor Markers, Prohibitin, Annexin 1 and Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein 28. Phytomedicine 19 (2012) 138 144
  149. Wong PF, Cheong WF, Shu MH, Teh CH, Chan KL, AbuBakar S. Eurycomanone Suppresses Expression of Lung Cancer Cell Tumor Markers, Prohibitin, Annexin 1 and Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein 28. Phytomedicine. 19(2):138-44
  150. Zandi K, Lani R, Wong PF, Teoh BT,Sam SS, Johari J, Mustafa MR, AbuBakar S. 2012. Flavone Enhances Dengue Virus Type-2 (NGC Strain) Infectivity and Replication in Vero Cells. Molecules, 17(3), 2437-2445
  151. Zandi K, Teoh BT, Sam SS, Wong PF, Mustafa MR and AbuBakar S. 2012. Novel antiviral activity of baicalein against dengue virus. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 12:214 doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12- 214, Published: 9 November 2012
  152. Zandi, K., Lani, R., Wong, P.F., Teoh, B.T., Sam, S.S., Johari, J., Mustafa, M.R., AbuBakar, S. 2012. Flavone enhances dengue virus type-2 (NGC strain) infectivity and replication in vero cells. Molecules. 17(3):2437-45
  153. Chan YF, Sam IC, Wee KL, AbuBakar S. (2011). Enterovirus 71 in Malaysia: A decade later. Neurology Asia 16: 1-15.
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  2. Pham DN, Aziz T, Kohan A, Nellis S, Abd.Jamil J, Khoo JJ, Lukose D, Abubakar S, Sattar A. (2015). An efficient method to predict dengue outbreaks in Kuala Lumpur. 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science (AICS2015), 12-13 October 2015, Penang, Malaysia
  3. Hasliana Azrah Ab-Rahman, Nurhafiza Zainal, Pui-Fong, Jee, Kim-Kee, Tan, Boon-Teong, Teoh, Sing-sin, Sam, Mohammed Bashar Danlami, Asyura Amdan, Meng-Hooi, Shu and Sazaly AbuBakar. 2012. Optimization of Burkholderia pseudomallei Antigenic Protein Expression in Escherichia coli. 31st Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology.
  4. Jee PF, AbuBakar S, Raha AR, Chang LY. 2012. Refolded fusion protein consisting of anchor region of N- acetylmuramidase (AcmA) and influenza hemagglutinin (HA1) retains its binding activity. 31st Symposium of the Malaysia Society for Microbiology, Sabah, Malaysia, p. 42
  5. Lam CW, AbuBakar S, Chang LY. 2012. Use of a single phagemid vector to produce both phage displayed and soluble form of truncated nipah virus fusion glycoprotein. 31st Symposium of the Malaysia Society for Microbiology, Sabah, Malaysia, p. 122
  6. Meng-Hooi Shu, NurAsyura NorAmdan, Suzana Misbah, Kim- Kee Tan, Savithiri D. Puthucheary and Sazaly AbuBakar. 2012. Identification of Antigenic Extracellular Burkholderia pseudomallei Proteins with a Potential Role as Diagnostic Tools or Vaccines Using Two- Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis and Mass Spectrometry. International Conference on Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Genomics proceeding. San Antonio, USA.
  7. NurAsyura NorAmdan, Sazaly AbuBakar (2012). Cloning, Expression and Purification of Burkholderia pseudomallei antigenic protein. International Conference on Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Genomics proceeding. San Antonio, USA.
  8. Sulaiman S, Zulkifle NI, Zainal N, Tan KK, Jee PF, Ab- Rahman HA, Teoh BT, Sam SS, Bashar MD, Nor-Amdan NA, Abubakar S. 2012.One step purification and on column refolding of Burkholderia pseudomallei recombinant protein expressed in Escherichia coli. 31st Symposium of the Malaysia Society for Microbiology, Sabah, Malaysia, p. 136
  9. Tiong VJ, AbuBakar S, Chang LY. 2012. Permissiveness and survivability studies of nipah virus infection of human monocytic THP-1 cellls suggest a role in virus spread. 31st Symposium of the Malaysia Society for Microbiology, Sabah, Malaysia, p. 139
  10. Wai-Hong, Phoon, Sazaly AbuBakar and Li-Yen, Chang. 2012. Construction and expression of Nipah virus nucleocapsid gene in Escherichia coli. 31th Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology. Sabah, Malaysia.
Other Publications
  1. Boppana NB, Devarajan A, Gopal K, Barathan M, Bakar SA, Shankar EM, Ebrahim AS, Farooq SM. 2014. Blockade of CXCR2 signalling: A potential therapeutic target for preventing neutrophil-mediated inflammatory diseases. Experimental Biology and Medicine. - Review
  2. Lani R, Moghaddam E, Haghani A, Chang LY, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. 2014. Tick-borne viruses: A review from the perspective of therapeutic approaches. Ticks Tick Borne Dis. 5(5): 547-65 - Review
  3. Zorofchian Moqhadamtousi S, Abdul Kadir H, Hassandarvish P, Tajik H, AbuBakar S, Zandi K. 2014. A review on Antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity of Curcumin. Biomed Res Int. 2014: 186864 - Review

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Cancer biology (Prostate cancer, lung cancer, zinc, eurycamanone, gene expression)
  • Virus Pathogenesis (dengue virus, nipah virus, enterovirus 71, cytomegalovirus)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2004 - 2020, Autoimmune Sdn. Bhd
    Evaluation of antiviral potentials of crude local plant extracts against dengue virus ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2011 - 2016, UM-MOHE HIR
    Genomics and Molecular Characterization of Tropical Infectious Disease Agents (HIR MOHE) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2011 - 2015, UM (HIR)
    Beijing Genomic Institute (Genomics and Bioinformatics Services) : Subproject 1-Genome and transcriptome sequencing of Acinetobacter baumanii ( Subproject Leader)
  4. 2011 - 2014, Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS)
    A Study to Investigate the Disease Mechanisms of Severe Dengue (LRGS) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2009 - 2014, Q-Beez-MDEC
    Development of novel bioinformatics software to predict the dynamics of Dengue virus antigenic epitopes in recurring dengue outbreaks in Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Emerging and Reemerging Zoonotic Pathogen Discovery ( Subproject Leader)
  7. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Tickborne Emerging Infectious Diseases Program ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2007 - 2013, MOSTI-MGI
    Dengue Genome:Dynamics of Dengue Viruses Antigenic Epitopes in Recurring Dengue Outbreaks ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2011 - 2013, MOSTI - MGI
    Space crystallization of industrially important proteins onboard the Japanese Experimental Module (JEM) : Crystal structure of Sylvatic Dengue Virus Type 1 Envelope Protein ( Sub-Project Leader)
  10. 2011 - 2013, MOSTI (ScienceFund)
    Development of Low Ozone Emitting Non-Thermal Plasma Sterilization and Disinfection Method for Field Biosurveillance Application : Efficacy and Safety ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2011 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Distribution and diversity of Wolbachia infection on Aedes albopictus in Malaysia ( Consultant)
  12. 2011 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Molecular Staging of Senescence in Endothelial Cells ( Consultant)
  13. 2009 - 2012, UM (Research University)
    Investigaton of bacterial survival mechanisms in extreme environment: a comparative genome wide expression studies ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2011 - 2012, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Role of microRNAs in cytokine-induced cellular senescence in pulmonary endothelial cells ( Consultant)
  15. 2009 - 2012, MOSTI IPHARM R&D Initiatives
    Mapping the Dymanics of Genetic Variations of Malaysian Inluenza Viruses Towards the Development of New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  16. 2010 - 2011, MOHE (FRGS)
    Towards the understanding of the role chemokine genes to the susceptibility of plasma leakage in dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) ( Consultant)
  17. 2010 - 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Dana Kecermelangan
    Copy number variation of FCGRII gene among the dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) patients in Malaysia ( Consultant)
  18. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Detection of Bulkholderia pseudomallei Antigenic Proteins Expression and Determination of the Proteins Ability To Elicit Immune Response In Vivo ( Supervisor)
  19. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Development of Chimeric JEV-NiV Candidate RNA Vaccine Construct Using Long-Range PCR Assembly ( Supervisor)
  20. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    A Study to Correlate The Severity Dengue Virus Infection With The IL-10 and IL12B Gene Polymorphisms ( Supervisor)
  21. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Complete Genome Sequencing of Dengue Virus Type-1 (DENV-1) in Malaysia ( Supervisor)
  22. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Gastric Antiulcerogenic and Gastroprotective Evaluation of A Local Red Alga in Experimental Ethanol-Induced Ulcerogenesis in Rats ( Supervisor)
  23. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Examination of antibiotic resistance mechanisms of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumanniii by Isobaric tags for relatives and absolute quantitation ( Supervisor)
  24. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Design and Construction of Dengue virus Epitope - Drive Vaccine ( Supervisor)
  25. 2008 - 2009, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Determination of Specific Sites on Dengue Virus Envelope Protein that Important in the Development of Severe form of Dengue ( Supervisor)
  26. 2004 - 2007, IRPA
    Mapping of the molecular mechanisms involved in the sustenance of prostate cancer tumorigenic properties ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  27. 2002 - 2007, MOSTI (ScienceFund)
    The examination of agronomically important traits in crop plants through the use of proteomics ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  28. 2001 - 2006, IRPA TOP-DOWN
    Investigation of the basic molecular biology properties of Nipah virus ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  29. 2005 - 2006, Vote F
    Kinetics of Nipah virus replication in selected cell cultures using real-time quantitative real- time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) ( Consultant)
  30. 2003 - 2005, VoteF
    Optimization of Nipah virus-infected porcine spleen cell protein sample preparation for 2- dimensional electrophoresis ( Consultant)
  31. 2002 - 2004, TopDown
    Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Identification Of Potential Drug Targets By Bioinformatics, High Throughput Screening Using Microarray And Proteomics ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  32. 2002 - 2003, BIOTEK-MOSTI
    Development of Vaccine Delivery Platforms For Tropical Infectious Diseases ( Consultant)
  33. 2002 - 2003, Toray Foundation 2001
    Molecular investigation of dengue virus-cell interaction ( Supervisor)
  34. 2003 - 2003, UM (Postgraduate Research Grant-PPP)
    Purification of Genetically Engineered ScFv Antibody against Dengue 2 Virus Envelope Protein ( Consultant)
  35. 2000 - 2002, IRPA
    Molecular and cellular biology of Enterovirus 71 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  36. 2000 - 2002, IRPA
    Development of Dengue virus E specific ScFv for potential in vitro applications ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  37. 2001 - 2002, BIOTEK-MOSTI (IRPA)
    Identification of bacterial and viral specific peptide inhibitors : Sub-Project 2 : Identification of dengue virus specific peptide inhibitor - Development of potential applications for diagnostic application and prevention ( Sub-project Leader)
  38. 1998 - 2001, MOSTI (IRPA)
    Molecular identification of dengue virus receptor on mosquito cells ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  39. 1999 - 2001, MOSTI (IRPA)
    An alternative approach for development of candidate dengue DNA vaccine ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  40. 1999 - 2000, MOSTI (IRPA)
    Mechanisms of dengue virus-induced apoptosis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  41. 1999 - 2000, IRPA
    Development of Acinetobacter DNA Fingerprint database for diagnostic purposes ( Consultant)
  42. 1996 - 2000, MOSTI (IRPA)
    Molecular epidemiology of in-patient hospital pathogens ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  43. 1998 - 1999, VoteF
    Identification of immunogenic cell-associated dengue virus proteins ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  44. 1998 - 1999, VoteF
    Engineering of partial length dengue 2 envelope protein in expression system ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  45. 1996 - 1998, MOSTI (IRPA)
    Immunopathogenesis of dengue virus infection ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  46. 1996 - 1998, IRPA
    Cellular and Molecular Biology of dengue virus infection ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  47. 1995 - 1996, Chinese Medical Board
    Expression of dengue virus idiotype(s) on cloning vector ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  48. 1995 - 1996, VoteF
    Presentation of antigen by dengue virus infected cells ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  49. 1995 - 1996, MOSTI (IRPA)
    Molecular and Biochemical investigation of the mechanisms of dengue virus-induced intravascular damage ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  50. 1996 - 1996, VoteF
    Characterization of antibody responses to dengue virus antigens in dengue patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  51. 1996 - 1996, VoteF
    Development of recombinant anti-dengue 2 envelope (E) single chain Fv (ScFv) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  52. 1996 - 1996, VoteF
    Identification of cellular protein that may function as dengue virus receptor ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  53. 1996 - 1996, VoteF
    Involvement of cellular adhesion molecules in the pathogenesis of dengue virus infection ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  54. 1994 - 1995, MOSTI (IRPA)
    Identification of dengue virus receptor and development of monoclonal anti-idiotype antibodies that bear the internal image of dengue virus neutralization epitope ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  55. 1993 - 1994, VotF
    Identification of dengue virus receptor ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  56. 1993 - 1994, VotF
    Mechanisms of HCMV-induced cell damage: Activation of programmed cell death (apoptosis) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  57. 1992 - 1993, Chinese Medical Board
    Study of the molecular mechanisms of human cytomegalovirus-induced cell activation and their involvement in regulation of HCMV replication ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2011 - 2015, European Commission: FP7 Grant
    Innovative tools and strategies for surveillance and control of dengue : Sub-Project 2 - Novel Diagnostic Assays for Resource Limited Settings ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2011 - 2015, Oxford University, European Union
    Clinical evaluation of dengue and identification of risk factors for severe disease: a multicentre study in 6 countries ( Consultant)
  3. 2011 - 2014, MOHE
    Improving Asian Women Sexual Health: Immunological Prevalence And Detection of Chlamydial Sexually Transmitted Disease ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2011 - 2013, NAMRU-2
    Partnership agreement between the Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Educational Center, University of Malaya and U.S Naval Medical Research Unit No.2 (NAMRU-2) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
University
  1. 1992 - 1993, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Molecular mechanisms of HCMV-induced cell activation ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Evaluation of Antiviral Potentials of a Crude Local Planti Extract (Clpe) Against Dengue Virus in Vivo, Autoimmune Sdn Bhd (Company No. 565548-K)
    01 Nov 2005 - 01 Nov 2020 (International)
  • Evaluation of The Pneumococcal Vaccine-Synergy America, Inc Project, Innovax Sdn Bhd (Company No 564984-V)
    01 Nov 2005 - 01 Nov 2020 (International)
  • Pelantikan Sebagai Penyelaras Bagi Pusat Kecemerlangan Pengajian Tinggi (Hicoe) Pusat Kecemerlangan Universiti Malaya (Umcoe), University of Malaya
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Perlantikan Sebagai Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan & Kesihatan Pekerjaan (Jkkp) Bagi Ptj Di Bawah Tadbir Urus Timbalan Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan & Inovasi), University Malaya
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • International Consortium On Dengue Risk Assessment, Management and Surveillance, European Commission
    01 Dec 2011 - 01 Dec 2015 (International)
  • Scientific Advisor, CCM Pharmaceuticals Division
    01 Feb 2010 - 01 Feb 2012 (International)
  • Screening of Wild Mares Milk for Potential Novel and Beneficial Constituent, Niemans Sdn Bhd (Co No:715196-M)
    01 Nov 2008 - 01 Nov 2009 (Others)
  • Evaluation of Herbal Plant Extract in The Prevention of Chemical-Induced Liver Cirrhosis in Vivo, Herbitec (M) Sdn Bhd (Co No: 748132-A)
    01 Nov 2007 - 01 Nov 2008 (University)
  • The Development of Methods for Laboratory Diagnosis of Dengue Virus Infection, Malaysian Bio-Diagnostics Research Sdn Bhd (Company No. 287197-W)
    01 Nov 2005 - 01 Nov 2007 (International)
  • Dehne Air Sterilizer Product Safety and Efficacy Evaluation, MedKlinn Technologies Malaysia
    01 Nov 2006 - 01 Nov 2006 (National)
  • Evaluation of Antiviral Potentials of a Crude Local Plant Extract (Clpe) Against Dengue Virus in Vitro, Autoimmune Sdn Bhd (Company No. 565548-K)
    01 Nov 2004 - 01 Nov 2005 (International)
  • Evaluation of Dehne Airnet 2000 and Medklinn Ionizers as Laboratory Decontaminors, MedKlinn Technologies Sdn Bhd (Company No. 700025-W)
    01 Nov 2005 - 01 Nov 2005 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. INTERNATIONAL HEALTH REGULATION IMPLEMENTATION IN MALAYSIA - LABORATORY BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY , INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY 2019, MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY (National) (11 Nov 2019 - 14 Nov 2019)
  2. Recurring Dengue Outbreaks: Do We Really Need to Go Nuclear to contain dengue? , International Congress on One Health and AAVS-MYOHUN-WPSA (Malaysia) - SEAOHUN Meeting 2019, MYOHUN (International) (24 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019)
  3. Immunity and Dengue Virus Transmission Dynamics, 2018 SATU Presidents' Forum International Conference - Old and Young: Pathogenesis of Dengue virus Infections, National Cheng Kung University (International) (04 Aug 2018 - 05 Aug 2018)
  4. Dengue and Mosquitoes, 54th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (14 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2018)
  5. Dengue Vaccine, Are we ready?, The 12th Symposium of the Malaysian Society of Applied Biology (MSAB), Malaysian Society of Applied Bioloy (National) (31 May 2012 - 03 Jun 2012)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Serological evidence of Q fever, scrub typhus, spotted fever and typhus fever among Orang Asli populations of the Peninsular Malaysia, 2nd Asia-Pacific Rickettsia Conference, MORU Topical Health Network (International) (03 Nov 2019 - 06 Nov 2019)
  2. LEARN TO LIVE WITH DENGUE, Special Lecture at Journal Club in Department of Microbiology and Immunology, NCKU, NCKU (International) (23 Sep 2019 - 23 Sep 2019)
  3. A Need for Better Approach to Tackle Recurring Dengue Outbreaks, 2019 Symposium on Global Control and Prevention of Mosquito-Borne Viral Diseases, Taiwan , National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan (International) (24 Aug 2019 - 24 Aug 2019)
  4. Recurring Dengue Outbreaks: Alternate Narrative is needed , Infectious disease prevention and control in the Lancang-Mekong Region, Institut Pasteur of Shanghai-Chinese Academy of Sciences (International) (28 May 2019 - 29 May 2019)
  5. Recurring Dengue Outbreaks Time To Look At The Real Issue , Fourth International Conference on Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, UniKL (National) (23 Apr 2019 - 25 Apr 2019)
  6. Dengue Virus in Recurring Dengue Fever Outbreaks Cycles, 2nd International Symposium for Infectious Diseases: Vector-borne Diseases. , Shenzhen CDC and Tsinghua University (International) (14 Oct 2018 - 17 Oct 2018)
  7. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Dengue, National Scientific Conference on Infectious Diseases. HIV/AIDS The 8th ASEAN Conference of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology 2018, National Hospital for Tropical Disease, Vietnam (International) (26 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2018)
  8. Herd Immunity-shaped Recurring Dengue Outbreaks?, 3rd Asia Dengue Summit 2018, Asian Dengue Vaccination Advocacy Group (International) (04 Jul 2018 - 06 Jul 2018)
  9. Dynamics of dengue viruses causing major outbreaks in Malaysia, Asia Pacific Conference of Emerging Viral Infections 2017, Centre for Dengue Research, University of Sri Jayawardenepura (International) (19 Sep 2017 - 19 Sep 2017)
  10. Asymptomatic Dengue and Blood Safety, Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Disease Workshop at NCKU, Taiwan on 21-25 August, 2017, National Cheng Kung University (International) (21 Aug 2017 - 25 Aug 2017)
  11. Cross-neutralizing Antibody Responses in Zika Virus Infection, 2017 SATU Joint Research Scheme on Frontiers in Dengue virus and Zika virus Infections, National Cheng Kung University (International) (19 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2017)
  12. Dengue Prevention Practices and Factors Affecting Spread of Dengue: Malaysia Experience, 5th International Dengue Conference, Center for Dengue Fever Control and Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan (CDFCR, KMU) Tropical Medicine Center, Kaohsiung Medical University/Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (TMC, KMU/KMUH) (International) (23 Oct 2016 - 24 Oct 2016)
  13. Evolution of dengue virus in recurring dengue virus outbreak, Infectious Disease Research Workshop, Global Infectious Disease Centre, Korea (International) (22 Mar 2016 - 22 Mar 2016)
  14. Point of care diagnostics in field, International Conference on Dengue/DHF, Dengue: To Stem the Tide , 1. Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka 2. European Commission DengueTools Project (International) (24 Feb 2016 - 26 Feb 2016)
  15. Dengue in Elder: An emerging health threat, INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY 2015, Malaysin Society for Microbiology (National) (07 Dec 2015 - 10 Dec 2015)
  16. NS1 rapid test for detection of dengue virus infection: should we use it?, 10th Asia-Pacific Congress of Medical Virology 2015, Taiwan Society of Microbiology (International) (15 Oct 2015 - 18 Oct 2015)
  17. Vector-Borne Infections Dengue & Chikungunya: Host genetic factors in DENV protection, Courage Fund Infectious Diseases Conference , Singapore Infectious Diseases Initiative (International) (11 Mar 2015 - 13 Mar 2015)
  18. Fostering Innovative Partnerships for Eradication of Neglected Tropical Diseases and Poverty , Symposium on Integrated Prevention System to Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases in South-East Asia, Tokyo Metropolitan University (International) (03 Mar 2015 - 03 Mar 2015)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. -, UM-NCKU Mini Symposium on Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, TIDREC and NCKU (International) (19 Nov 2019 - 19 Nov 2019)
  2. Recollection of Nipah Virus Outbreak: 20 Years After, A photographer Exhibition, Recollection of Nipah Virus Outbreak: 20 Years After, A photographer Exhibition, TIDREC (National) (01 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Identification of Antigenic Extracellular Burkholderia pseudomallei Proteins with a Potential Role as Diagnostic Tools or Vaccines Using Two-Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis and Mass Spectrometry , International Conference on Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Genomics, Omics Group (International) (12 Nov 2012 - 14 Nov 2012)
  2. Cloning, Expression and Purification of Burkholderia pseudomallei antigenic protein., International Conference on Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Genomics. , Omics Group, USA (International) (12 Nov 2012 - 14 Nov 2012)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2014) Malaysia Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy and Guideline, (Editor)
  2. (2012) Intervirology, (Reviewer)
  3. (2011) Guest Editor for Special Issue on Immunology of Enterovirus 71 Infection in Clinical and Developmental Immunology, (Editor)
  4. (2011) Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases, (Reviewer)
  5. (2011) Infection, Genetic and Evolution, (Reviewer)
  6. (2011) Evaluation of Long-term Research Grant Scheme under RMK10, (Evaluation Panel Member)
  7. (2011) Seminar and Oral Examination at National University of Singapore, (External Examiner)
  8. (2010) National University Singapore, Ph.D. Thesis External Examiner, (External Examiner)
  9. (2010) Journal of General Virology, (Reviewer)
  10. (2009) Panel Penilai Bengkel Pemantauan Geran Universiti Penyelidikan 2009 , (Evaluator)
  11. (2009) Pemantauan dan Penilaian Projek-Projek Penyelidikan R&D Science Fund Klaster Bioteknologi , (Technical Evaluation Panel)
  12. (2009) Penilaian Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) IPTA Fasa 1/2009 Bagi Bidang Sains Perubatan , (Evaluation Committee)
  13. (2009) Panel to evaluate applicants for Post Graduate Studies, Institut Pengajian Siswazah, Universiti Malaya , (Evaluation Panel)
  14. (2009) Merck Young Scientist Award 2009 (Merck Sdn Bhd; a member of the multinational Germany-based Merck KGaA Corporation), (Panel of Judges)
  15. (2008) Editorial Board Member of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC), (Editorial Board Member)
  16. (2008) Jawatankuasa Pemeriksa bagi Pemeriksaan Ijazah Sarjana Sains Perubatan, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2008) Tawaran Bagi Cadangan Mentauliahkan Makmal Mikrobiologi (BSL2 dan BSL3) Termasuk Kerja Ubahsuai, Merekabentuk, Membina, Memasang dan Menyiapkan Makmal Mikrobiologi Perubatan di Tingkat 5 dan lain-lain Kerja Berkaitan di Bangunan Menara Timur, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya, Rujukan Tawaran: T/1803/10/2008 (5) , (Technical Evaluation Committee)
  18. (2007) External Evaluator For The Promotion to The Post of Professor 2007 (UKM)
  19. (2007) Evaluation of grant proposals for Medical Centre Research Committee (MCRC), (Review Committee)
  20. (2007) Peer Review Promotion Committee to evaluate candidates for Professorship, (Reviewer)
  21. (2002) Malaysia- MIT Project Review Panel Member 2002 , (Project evaluator)
  22. (2001) Universiti Sains Malaysia External IRPA Grant Evaluator 2001 , (Grant Evaluator)
  23. (2001) Universiti Putra Malaysia External IRPA (Medical) Technical Evaluation Panel Member 2001 , (Evaluator)
  24. (2001) Peer Review for the Medical Journal of Medical Sciences , (Reviewer)
  25. (2001) MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF EMM-LIKE GENES IN THE MGA REGULON OF GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS STRAIN ST4547, (External Examiner)
  26. External evaluation for promotion - King AbdulAziz University-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , (External Referee)
  27. Biotechnology Cooperative Center (Molecular Biology) Project Evaluation , (Project Evaluator)
  28. Application for Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Research Grant 2008 , (External Evaluator)
  29. Thesis for Master of Pathology (Medical Microbiology)-UKM 2007, (External Examiner)
  30. Final Year Honors, Master s and Ph.D. theses , (External Examiner)
  31. Final Year Honors, Master s and Ph.D. theses , (Internal Examiner)
  32. Identification of Infectius Bronchitis Virus Isolates of Malaysia (UPM) , (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) Strategic Multilateral Dialogue on Biosecurity, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
  2. (2016) PERLANTIKAN SEBAGAI JAWATANKUASA PENILAI PENGKOMERSILAN UNIVERSITI MALAYA, Timbalan Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan & Inovasi), University of Malaya
  3. (2015) Dengue Initiative Newsletter - Dengue Champion Spotlight: An Interview with Dr. Sazaly Abu Bakar, Dengue Vaccine Initiative
  4. (2013) Joint supervision for dual PhD Programme , Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan (6.Prof. Yee-Shin, Lin), International
  5. (2013) AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN SKIM GERAN PENYELIDIKAN FUNDAMENTAL (FRGS) TAHUN 2013: KLUSTER SAINS KESIHATAN DAN KLINIKAL, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi, Malaysia
  6. (2012) Meeting for the establishm​ent of an EQA for dengue and EID, Tokyo, World Health Organization
  7. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Oxitec Limited (Dr. Alphey Luke), International
  8. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Center of Excellence for Vectors and Vector-Borne Diseases, Faculty of Sciences, Mahidol University, Salaya (Dr. Kittayapong Pattamaporn), International
  9. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Epidemiology Unit, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka (Dr. Tissera Hasitha), International
  10. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Umea Center for Global Health Research, University Hospital of Umea (Prof. Wilder-Smith Annelies), International
  11. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Research and Development Department, EID M terran (Dr. Lagneau Christophe), International
  12. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Program In Emerging Infectious Diseases, National University of Singapore (Prof. Gubler Duane), International
  13. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Medical Informatics, Universidade de Sao Paulo (Prof. Massad Eduardo), International
  14. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, National Centre for Microbiology, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Dr. Tenorio Antonio), International
  15. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Insects and Infectious Diseases, Institut Pasteur Paris (Prof. Reiter Ian Paul), International
  16. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, TwistDx Ltd (Dr. Brooks David), International
  17. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Department of Diseases Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (Dr. Logan James), International
  18. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue , Swiss TPH (Prof. Hatz Christoph), International
  19. (2011) Project collaboration: Virus serotype and genotype-specificity of the anti-dengue immune response in primary and secondary patients: implications for severity, Singapore Immunological Network, A-Star (Dr. Katja Fink), University
  20. (2011) Project Collaboration: , Naval Medical Research Unit No2, International
  21. (2011) Biosafety Level 3 training, Emory University, (Dr. Sean G. Kaufman), International
  22. (2011) Dengue research (MOU in Preparation), University of Pune, India (Urmila Kulkarni-Kale), International
  23. (2011) Joint supervision for dual PhD Programme , Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan (Prof. Huan-Yao, Lei), International
  24. (2011) Dengue research and NIH grant application, National Taiwan University (Prof.King Chwan Chuen), International
  25. (2011) Project Collaboration: Space crystallization of industrially important proteins onboard the Japanese Experimental Module (JEM) : Crystal structure of Sylvatic Dengue Virus Type 1 Envelope Protein , University Putra Malaysia (Prof. Dr. Raja Nor Zaliha Raja Abdul Rahman), National
  26. (2011) Project Collaboration: Dengue animal model, Griffith University, Australia (Prof. Suresh Mahalingam), International
  27. (2011) Project collaboration- StopDengue-Innovative Tools and Strategies for Surveillance and Control of Dengue, Institute of Public Health, Universitaetsklinikum Heidelberg (Dr. Tozan Yesim), International
  28. (2011) Laboratory strengthening for Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Asia Pacific Region, World Health Organization
  29. (2011) Expert Meeting on Human Space Technology, Institut Sains Angkasa (ANGKASA)
  30. (2011) Bengkel Pencambahan Fikiran Penyediaan & Penetapan Biological Weapons Selected Agents List, Rang Undang-undang Konvensyen Senjata Bilogoi, Institut Penyelidikan Sains & Teknologi Pertahanan, Kementerian Pertahanan
  31. (2011) Chikugunya Expert Input Forum, Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
  32. (2011) Panel Penilai Teknikal dan Komersil bagi Kertas Cadangan Projek di bawah skim Teknofund, Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi
  33. (2011) Pembangunan Kriteria Pusat Kecemerlangan Pengajian Tinggi (HICoE) Peringkat Serantau, Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi
  34. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Estonia (Prof. Andres Merits), International
  35. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, U.K. ( Prof. John Fazakerley), International
  36. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES) , Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC), Karolinska Institutet, Sweden (Prof. Peter Liljestrom), International
  37. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Finland (Dr. Tero Ahola), International
  38. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Microbes and host barriers Group, Institut Pasteur, France (Prof. Marc Lecuit), International
  39. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Universite de La Reunion, France ( Prof. Philippe Gasque), International
  40. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Institute of Virology, Universitaetsklinikum Bonn, Germany (Prof. Christian Drosten), International
  41. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Division of Immuno-Virology, Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique et aux energies alternatives, France (Dr. Pierre Roques), International
  42. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Steinbeis Innovations Centre for Systems Biomedicine (SIZ), Germany (Prof. Thomas F. Meyer), International
  43. (2010) Project Collaboration : Integration of Chikungunya Research (ICRES), Laboratory of Chikungunya Virus Immunity, Singapore Immunology Network, Biomedical Sciences Institutes, Singapore (Dr. Lisa F. P. Ng), International
  44. (2010) Project Collaboration - Towards understanding of the role chemokine genes to the susceptibility of plasma leakage in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), Universiti Teknologi MARA (Dr.Hoh Boon Peng), National
  45. (2010) Project Collaboration: Role of microRNAs in cytokine-induced cellular senescence in pulmonary endothelial cells , University of Malaya (Dr. Wong Pooi Fong), University
  46. (2010) Project Collaboration - I-DenSeID Dengue Database Development, Q-Beez Sdn Bhd (Dr.Azman Firdaus Shafii), National
  47. (2010) Project Collaboration- Copy number variation of FCGRII gene among the Dengue Fever (DF) and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) patients in Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA (Dr. Hoh Boon Peng), National
  48. (2010) EU-SEA Expert Meeting on Vector Borne Diseases, SEA-EU-NET Partners In Science, International
  49. (2010) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) Fasa 1/2010 : Sains Perubatan, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi
  50. (2010) Mapping of the Product R&D Landscape for Infectious Tropical Diseases in ASEAN Member Countries: Part of the Proposed Asian Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation, TDR,WHO-SEARO and WHO-WPRO, ASEAN
  51. (2010) Ahli Jawatankuasa Keinstitusian Biokeselamatan (IBC) , Universiti Malaya
  52. (2010) Technical Advisor to One Bio tech & Bio safety Sdn Bhd, One Bio tech & Bio safety Sdn Bhd
  53. (2010) Expert for Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Western Pacific
  54. (2010) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) Fasa 2/2010 : Bidang Sains Kesihatan dan Klinikal, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi
  55. (2010) Ahli Lembaga Penasihat Kluster Health and Translational Medicine (HTM)- Jan to Dec 2010, Universiti Malaya
  56. (2010) Effects of Climate Change and Urbanization on Infectious Diseases, UK-South East Asia Partners in Science
  57. (2010) Jawatankuasa Teknikal Rumpai Laut Negara, Department of Fisheries Malaysia, Ministry of Agriculture & Agro-Based Industry Malaysia
  58. (2010) Penilai Teknikal bagi Pemantauan dan Penilaian Projek-projek Penyelidikan Science Fund - Bidang Medical Biotechnology, Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi
  59. (2010) Ahli Jawatankuasa Penilaian Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) Fasa 2/2010, Universiti Malaya
  60. (2009) Project Collaboration:Mapping the Dymanics of Genetics Variation of Malaysia Inluenza Viruses Towards the Development of New Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies , University Putra Malaysia (Prof. Dr. Raha Abdul Rahim) , National
  61. (2009) Project Collaboration: Immunological Characterization and Surveillance of Chlamydial Sexually Transmitted Disease , University of Malaya (Dr. Negar Shafiei Sabet), University
  62. (2009) Project Collaboration: Molecular Staging of Senescence in Endothelial Cells , Profesor Dr. Mohd Rais Bin Mustafa, University
  63. (2009) Project Collaboration: Molecular Staging of Senescence in Endothelial Cells , University of Malaya (Dr.Wong Pooi Fong), University
  64. (2009) Perbincangan mengenai peluang penyelidikan dan kerjasama di antara MOSTI dan Universiti Malaya (Lawatan oleh Y.B Datuk Dr. Maximus Johnity Ongkili, Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Malaysia ke Universiti Malaya, MOSTI & University of Malaya, National
  65. (2009) Project Collaboration:Dengue Genome: Dynamics of Dengue Viruses Antigenic Epitopes in Recurring Dengue outbreaks , University Malaysia Terengganu (Pn. Suzana Misbah), National
  66. (2009) Mesyuarat Ahli Jawatankuasa Perancangan Strategi & Kecemerlangan Akademik , Universiti Malaya
  67. (2009) Jawatankuasa Teknikal Bidang Penyelidikan bagi Pelaksanaan Autonomi di Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Jabatan Pengajian Tinggi, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia
  68. (2009) Jawatankuasa Penilaian Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) Fasa 1/2009 Bidang Sains Perubatan, Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi
  69. (2009) Jawatankuasa Penilaian Teknikal bagi Projek R&D di bawah Institut Farmaseutikal dan Nutraseutikal Malaysia (IFNM), Kementerian Sains, Tekonologi dan Inovasi
  70. (2009) Panel Penilai Sesi Pemantauan Kemajuan Projek Penyelidikan di bawah Geran Inisiatif R&D , Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi
  71. (2009) Panel Penilaian dan Pemantauan Projek-Projek di bawah Pembiayaan Geran R&D Inisiatif Institut Farmaseutikal dan Nutraseutikal, Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi
  72. (2009) 2nd SEA-EU NET Workshop On Infectious Disease and 4th Multipartite Forum on Research Strengthening for Emerging Infections, Makati City, Philippines, University of Philippines, Manila
  73. (2009) Expert Panel for SEA-EU-NET Vector Borne Disease workshop in Singapore, British High Commission
  74. (2009) Evaluation of Potential Vaccine Supplier, Australia, Pharmaniaga Berhad
  75. (2008) Project Collaboration (Program Angkasawan Negara), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Molecular Biologi Institute, National
  76. (2008) Program Angkasawan Negara, National Angkasa Negara, National
  77. (2008) Program Angkasawan Negara, Federal Space Agency of Russia (ROSCOSMOS), International
  78. (2008) Program Angkasawan Negara, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), International
  79. (2008) Judge of Poster Presentation , 30th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology
  80. (2008) Scientific Advancement Grant Allocation (SAGA) Cluster Development Committee, Academy of Science Malaysia
  81. (2008) Anugerah Akademi Negara Evaluation, Academy of Sciences Malaysia
  82. (2008) Technical Committee to evaluate Biotechnology ScienceFund RMK9, Universiti Malaya
  83. (2008) Merck Young Scientist Award Selection Committee, Merck
  84. (2008) Technical Specification and Evaluation Committee for BSL3 and BSL2 Biocontainment System, Universiti Malaya
  85. (2008) Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Western Pacific
  86. (2007) Project Collaboration:Dengue Genome: Dynamics of Dengue Viruses Antigenic Epitopes in Recurring Dengue outbreaks, University Sains Malaysia (Prof Abu Ahmad Hassan), National
  87. (2007) Project Collaboration: Evaluation of Effects of Small Interfering RNA for Chikungunya Virus Infection , University of Malaya (Dr. Wan Yusoff Bin Wan Sulaiman), University
  88. (2007) Project Collaboration: Evaluation of Effects of Small Interfering RNA for Chikungunya Virus Infection , University of Malaya (Dr.Chan Yoke Fan), University
  89. (2007) Project Collaboration:Dengue Genome: Dynamics of Dengue Viruses Antigenic Epitopes in Recurring Dengue outbreaks , Malaysia Genome Institute (Prof. Nor Mohammad Mahadi), National
  90. (2007) Project Collaboration: Comparative proteomic analysis of genes expressed in banana roots in response in plant-parasitic nematode infestation , Profesor Madya Dr. Zulqarnain Bin Mohamed, University
  91. (2007) Project Collaboration: Mapping Of Sequences Within the Viral 3D RNA Polymerase and 3\'-Untranslated Region Involved in the Virulence of Enterovirus 71 and Coxsackievirus A16 , University of Malaya (Dr.Chan Yoke Fan), University
  92. (2007) WHO Collaborating Centre for Arbovirus Research and Reference (DF/DHF), World Health Organization
  93. (2007) eScience Fund Evaluation, University of Malaya
  94. (2007) Jawatankuasa Penilaian Teknikal bagi Projek R&D di bawah Institut Farmaseutikal dan Nutraseutikal Malaysia (IFNM), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Malaysia (MOSTI)
  95. (2006) Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilih, Anugerah Akedemik Negara
  96. (2006) Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)
  97. (2006) eScienceFund Evaluation, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)
  98. (2006) Evaluation Committee for Technical and Commercial Scheme Technofund, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
  99. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , University Terengganu Malaysia (KUSTEM) (Dr. Habsah Mohamad), National
  100. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , University of Malaya (Prof. Dr. Mohd. Rais Mustafa), University
  101. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , University Putra Malaysia (Dr. Rozita Rosli), National
  102. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , University of Malaya (Prof. Dr. Noorsaadah Abd.Rahman), University
  103. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , University of Malaya (Prof. Phang Siew Moi), University
  104. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , Universiti Kabangsaan Malaysia (Prof. Madya Dr. Roohaida Othman), National
  105. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , University Putra Malaysia (Dr. Mariana Shamsuddin), National
  106. (2005) Project Collaboration: Genomic Approaches To Seaweed Genes And Natural Product Discovery - Harnessing Malaysia's red Algae Gracilaria changii For New Therepeutics: Developing Anti-Cancer, Chemopreventive, Anti- Infective and Anti-Inflammation Potentials , University Kebangsaan Malaysia (Dr. Hasidah Mohd. Sidek), National
  107. (2004) Panel Penilai - Biasiswa National Science Fellowship (NSF), Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Innovasi

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2010) Analysis of the expression levels of select multiple drug resistance candidate genes of Acinetobacter baumannii., Sanaz Koosha

PATENT/IPR

  • Antiviral activity of baicalein againts Japanese encephalitis virus
    Patent (International)
  • Antiviral activity of quercetin againts Japanese encephalitis virus
    Patent (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/35845/05
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/32581/04
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/32858/04
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/36046/05
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/33087/04
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/33370/04
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/36000/05
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/36139/05
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/35765/05
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • D1/Malaysia/32694/04
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • Detect
    Trademark (National)
  • A Complementary Determining Region-Derived Bioactive Peptide Consisting of Specific Amino Acid Sequences as Antiviral Molecules Against Dengue Virus Type-2
    Patent
  • Bioactive Compound for Reversal of Obesity
    Patent (University)
  • DNA sequence EV71/9/97/UH3
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • DNA sequence EV71/PM/SHA61
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • DNA sequence EV71/SAR/C3
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • DNA sequence EV71/8/97/UH2
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • DNA sequence EV71/8/97/UH2S
    Nucleotide sequence (International)
  • DNA sequence EV71/PM/SHA51
    Nucleotide sequence (International)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Sabin Vaccine Institute(Interview): Dengue Champion Spotlight: An Interview With Dr. Sazaly Abu Bakar, (22 Oct 2015)
  • News (Thestar): Dengue After The Haze?, (08 Oct 2015)
  • Tv Show (Astro Awani): Jangkitan Serotip Denggi Kedua Lebih Parah - Pakar, (05 Jul 2015)
  • News (Utusan Online): 90 Peratus Kematian Demam Denggi Jangkitan Kali Kedua, (28 Feb 2015)
  • News (Sinchew): 血液存1億可傳染性病毒‧蚊症患者首3日須隔離, (21 Feb 2015)
  • News (The Star): Current Dengue Spate Due to Normal Major Outbreak Cycle, (16 Feb 2014 - 16 Feb 2014)
  • News (Nst): Colour of School Uniforms Can Deter Mosquitoes, (09 Feb 2014 - 09 Feb 2014)
  • Weather Model Gives Four-Month Dengue Outbreak Warning (Expert Opinion), (21 Dec 2012 - 21 Dec 2012)
  • Two Deadlier Dengue Viruses Reappear, New Straits Times, (11 Jan 2011 - 11 Jan 2011)
  • Spotlight On R&D, The Star - Education, Sunday 20 June 2010, (20 Jun 2010 - 20 Jun 2010)
  • From Kampung Boy to Dengue Expert, New Straits Times - Life and Times, Friday 16 Apr 2010, (16 Apr 2010 - 16 Apr 2010)
  • Makmal Biokeselamatan UM. Utusan Malaysia, Selasa 13 April 2010, (13 Apr 2010 - 13 Apr 2010)
  • New Dengue Diagnostic Protocol in Ummc, The Sun, Friday 7 Aug 2009, (07 Aug 2009 - 07 Aug 2009)
  • Television Talk Show "Selsema Babi /Influenza H1n1" On Bernama Tv, (25 Jun 2009 - 25 Jun 2009)
  • Television Talk Show "Influenza H1n1" On Bernama Tv, (20 May 2009 - 20 May 2009)
  • Television Talk Show Panelist for Astro Awani "Perspektif Kita" On "Menangani Denggi & Chikungunya", (04 Apr 2009 - 04 Apr 2009)
  • Television Talk Show "Denggi" On Astro Awani 'Sudut Pandang', (11 Feb 2009 - 11 Feb 2009)
  • Combat Dengue On More Fronts, The New Straits Times, Thursday 29 Jan 2009, (29 Jan 2009 - 29 Jan 2009)
  • Rare Dengue Symptoms Puzzling, Says Expert. The Sun, Thursday 22 Jan 2009, (22 Jan 2009 - 22 Jan 2009)
  • Television Talk Show "Nipah Virus" On Astro Awani 'Sudut Pandang', (20 Oct 2008 - 20 Oct 2008)
  • Kaji Semula Kaedah Tangani Dengue, Utusan Melayu, Isnin 5 Mei 2008, (05 May 2008 - 05 May 2008)
  • Television Talk Show Panelist for Astro Awani "Helo Malaysia" On "Denggi", (21 Apr 2008 - 21 Apr 2008)
  • Television Talk Show "Dengue" On Bernama Tv (502 Astro), 21 Apr 2008, (21 Apr 2008 - 21 Apr 2008)
  • War On Dengue : Are We Getting it Wrong ? New Sunday Times, Sunday 20 Apr 2008, (20 Apr 2008 - 20 Apr 2008)
  • Not Enough Being Spent On Dengue Research, The New Sunday Times, Sunday 20 Apr 2008, (20 Apr 2008 - 20 Apr 2008)
  • Mencari Khasiat Herba Untuk Vaksin Denggi, Utusan Malaysia - Mega, Jumaat 16 Mac 2007, (16 Mar 2007 - 16 Mar 2007)
  • Plant Extract Find in Dengue, The Star, Friday 2 Mar 2007, (02 Mar 2007 - 02 Mar 2007)
  • First Antiviral Herbal Product Against Dengue Out Soon. New Straits Times - Prime News, Friday 2 March 2007, (02 Mar 2007 - 02 Mar 2007)
  • Getting Hfm Does Not Mean Death, The Star - Nation, Saturday 11 March 2006, (11 Mar 2006 - 11 Mar 2006)
  • Forum Q Bersama Ke-8, (19 Apr 2001 - 21 Apr 2001)
  • Genetic Revolution Against Diseases. The Sun, Sunday 29 Oct 2000, (29 Oct 2000 - 29 Oct 2000)
  • Workshop On Development and Enhancement of Research and Scientific Culture Academy of Sciences Malaysia-Ncwo, (04 Nov 1999)
  • Forum Malaysian Association of Research Scientists, (25 Sep 1999)
  • The 3rd Unesco National Workshop On Promotion of Microbiology in Malaysia, (25 May 1999)