Curriculum Vitae

DATIN ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. SHARMILLA A/P KANAGASUNDRAM

Associate Professor
  • Department of Psychological Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • sharmilla_thanasan
  • 0379492068

BIOGRAPHY

Associate Professor Datin Dr Sharmilla Kanagasundram works as a consultant psychiatrist and an associate professor at University Malaya and Pusat Perubatan University Malaya. Her specialties include treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders and anxiety disorders. She teaches undergraduates and postgraduates in the discipline of psychological medicine. She has also taken part in multiple international clinical trials and has published in many peer reviewed journals.

Associate Professor Datin Dr Sharmilla has been the undergraduate MBBS coordinator for all the stages of the MBBS course in University Malaya since July 2017 to December 2019. She restarted her duties from August 2022 till present.

Associate Professor Datin Dr Sharmilla also obtained a second masters degree from UCSI in regenerative medicine, healthy ageing and aesthetic medicine.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
    SCHIZOPHRENIA, BIPOLAR DISORDER, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
  • CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Psychiatry
  • CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
    Liason Psychiatry

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MSc. (Anti-aging, Regenerative Medicine and Medical Aesthetic), UCSI (2017), (Science)
    Ucsi University
  • Master of Psychological Medicine, UM (2004), (Psychological Medicine)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, INDIA (1993), (Medicine and Surgery)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Jabatan bagi Program SarjanaPerubatan Psikilogi University Malaya
    25 Jun 2024 - 24 Jun 2026 (Department)
  • Acting Head of Department
    18 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2024 (Department)
  • STAGE 2BA VETTING
    18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    19 Jun 2024 - 19 Jun 2024 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    17 May 2024 - 17 May 2024 (Department)
  • Acting Head of Department
    12 Apr 2024 - 15 Apr 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    20 Mar 2024 - 20 Mar 2024 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    08 Mar 2024 - 08 Mar 2024 (Department)
  • STAGE 3,2 VETTING
    16 Feb 2024 - 16 Feb 2024 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jul 2022 - 01 Sep 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    20 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    16 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    16 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    07 Jun 2023 - 07 Jun 2023 (Department)
  • Acting Head of Department
    19 Apr 2023 - 21 Apr 2023 (Department)
  • Curriculum Review
    22 Mar 2023 - 22 Mar 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    03 Mar 2023 - 03 Mar 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • 01 Aug 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee Members
    01 Jan 2022 - 01 Dec 2022 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    19 Nov 2022 - 21 Nov 2022 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    04 Nov 2022 - 04 Nov 2022 (Department)
  • Project Member
    22 Mar 2022 - 22 Mar 2022 (National)
  • Coordinator
    22 Mar 2022 - 22 Mar 2022 (Faculty)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 08 Mar 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    06 Sep 2021 - 09 Sep 2021 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme Coordinator
    29 Jun 2021 - 29 Jun 2021 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    18 May 2021 - 18 May 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    18 May 2021 - 18 May 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    23 Feb 2021 - 23 Feb 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    03 Feb 2021 - 03 Feb 2021 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    03 Feb 2021 - 03 Feb 2021 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    21 Sep 2017 - 02 Dec 2019 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jul 2017 - 02 Dec 2019 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2016 - 21 Sep 2017 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    28 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    26 Jan 2017 - 31 Jan 2017 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Overall Coordinator Conjoint Exams Masters In Psychological Medicine
    08 May 2012 - 10 May 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator For Neurology Exam Cases
    12 May 2011 - 12 May 2011 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Departmental Coordinator For Peperiksaan Akhir Semula MBBS 2007/2009
    29 Oct 2009 - 03 Nov 2009 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Acting Head of Department
    18 Sep 2009 - 18 Sep 2009 (Faculty)
  • Departmental Clinical Coordinator Peperiksaan Akhir Semula (Utama Dan Semula )sessi 2007/2009
    23 Mar 2009 - 07 Apr 2009 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Departmental Coordinator For Final Exams MBBS session 2004/2006
    06 Mar 2006 - 11 Mar 2006 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator Akhir MBBS Klinikal 2005/2006
    12 Dec 2005 - 12 Dec 2005 (Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • ,
    Since   (National)
  • DISTINGUISHED FELLOW, MEMBER
    2024 to 2024 (International)
  • KIWANIS MALYASIA, MEMBER
    Since 2023 (International)
  • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • LIFETIME, MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER , LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2012 (National)
  • THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, MEMBER
    Since 2011 (International)
  • LIFE MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2005 (National)
  • LUFE MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2005 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL COUNCIL, MEMBER
    Since 1995 (National)
  • SCHIZOPHRENIA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • SCHIZOPHRENIA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR BIPOLAR DISORDERS, MEMBER
    2011 to 2011 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR BIPOLAR DISORDERS, MEMBER
    2008 to 2010 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBERSHIP
    2011 to present (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • PENGHARGAAN KHAS
    PPUM, 2023 (University)
  • TOP DOWN LOADED ARTICLE
    WILEY, 2023 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL SERVICE
    PPUM, 2019 (University)
  • SIJIL PERKHIDMATAN CEMERLANG
    UNIVERSITY MALAYA, 2019 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Balasingam, Kohini; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Ann, Anne Yee Hway; Kasmuri, Khatijah; Gooding, Diane C. (2023). Social anhedonia in Malaysian schizophrenia patients and healthy participants, ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. 79. doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103350
  2. Sabki, Zuraida Ahmad; Kim, Lee Hui; Danaee, Mahmoud; Sulaiman, Ahmad Hatim; Razali, Khairul Arif; Koh, Ong Hui; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Kaur, Manveen; Azhar, Fatin Liyana; Francis, Benedict (2023). Assessment of Psychometric Properties of the Malay Version of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS-M) among Non-Academic Staff Working from Home during COVID-19 in Malaysia, HEALTHCARE. 11(8). doi:10.3390/healthcare11081146
  3. Loh, H. H., Yee, A., Loh, H. S., Kanagasundram, S., Francis, B., & Lim, L. L. (2020). Sexual dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hormones-International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 19(3), 413-423. doi: 10.1007/s42000-020-00210-0
  4. Abd Rashid, R., Kanagasundram, S., Danaee, M., Majid, H. A., Sulaiman, A. H., Zahari, M. M. A., . . . Su, T. T. (2019). The Prevalence of Smoking, Determinants and Chance of Psychological Problems among Smokers in an Urban Community Housing Project in Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(10), 9. doi:10.3390/ijerph16101762
  5. Kanagasundram, S., Amini, F. (2019). Late Complications of Allogenic Stem Cells Transplantation in Leukaemia. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 16(1), 1-9. doi:10.1007/s13770-018-0157-3
  6. Lim, Chor Hong; Zainal, Nor Zuraida; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Zain, Shamsul Mohd; Mohamed, Zahurin (2016). Preliminary examination of microRNA expression profiling in bipolar disorder I patients during antipsychotic treatment, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B-Neuropsychiatric Genetics. 171(6867-874), Article. doi:10.1002/ajmg.b.32457
  7. Lim, C. H.; Zainal, N. Z.; Kanagasundram, S.; Mohamed, Z. (2015). Differential Expression of microRNA in Peripheral Blood of Bipolar Disorder I Manic Patient Under Asenapine and Risperidone Treatment, PUBLIC HEALTH GENOMICS. 18, 48-49
  8. Zain, M. A.; Zainal, N. Z.; Kanagasundram, S.; Mohamed, Z. (2015). Genetic Association of PDLIM5 and HTR2A Genes with Bipolar Disorder, PUBLIC HEALTH GENOMICS. 18, 21-21
  9. Lim, C. H.; Mohd-Zain, S.; Zain, M. A.; Roffeei, S. N.; Zainal, N. Z.; Kanagasundram, S.; Mohamed, Z. (2014). Genetic association of LMAN2L with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia and gene-gene interaction with ANK3 gene polymorphism, EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. 24, S164-S165
  10. Lim, Chor Hong; Zain, Shamsul Mohd; Reynolds, Gavin P.; Zain, Mohd Aizat; Roffeei, Siti Norsyuhada; Zainal, Nor Zuraida; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Mohamed, Zahurin (2014). Genetic association of LMAN2L gene in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and its interaction with ANK3 gene polymorphism, Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology Biological Psychiatry. 54, 157-162. doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2014.05.017
  11. Latif, Rozimah Abdul; Muhamad, Rosediani; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Sidi, Hatta; Jaafar, Nik Ruzyanei Nik; Midin, Marhani; Das, Srijit; Ng, Chong Guan (2013). Risk and associated factors of female sexual orgasmic disorder in women with hypertension in Malaysia, ASIA-PACIFIC PSYCHIATRY. 5, 21-26. doi:10.1111/appy.12039
  12. Lee, Wei Wei; Tajunisah, Iqbal; Sharmilla, Kanagasundram; Peyman, Mohammadreza; Subrayan, Visvaraja (2013). Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Structure Abnormalities in Schizophrenia and Its Relationship to Disease State: Evidence From Optical Coherence Tomography, Investigative Ophthalmology Visual Science. 54(12), 7785-7792. doi:10.1167/iovs.13-12534
  13. Zain, Mohd A.; Roffeei, Siti N.; Zainal, Nor Z.; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Mohamed, Zahurin (2013). Nonsynonymous polymorphisms of the PDLIM5 gene association with the occurrence of both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, PSYCHIATRIC GENETICS. 23(6), 258-261. doi:10.1097/YPG.0000000000000015
  14. Midi, Marhani; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Sidi, Hatta; Asmidar, Duni; Naing, Ling; Guan, Ng Chong (2012). SEXUAL AROUSAL DIFFICULTIES IN WOMEN TREATED WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN ESCITALOPRAM AND FLUOXETINE, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN MEDICINE. 43(4), 405-418. doi:10.2190/PM.43.4.h
  15. Suffee, N. J.; Zainal, Z.; Kanagasundram, S.; Kaur, G.; Zain, A.; Reynolds, E. Gavin; Singh, G. Gurdeep (2012). Serotonin transporter gene expression in bipolar disorder : A preliminary study in malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. 15, 82-82
  16. Zain, Mohd Aizat; Jahan, Suffee Nusrat; Reynolds, Gavin P.; Zainal, Nor Zuraida; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Mohamed, Zahurin (2012). Peripheral PDLIM5 expression in bipolar disorder and the effect of olanzapine administration, BMC MEDICAL GENETICS. 13. doi:10.1186/1471-2350-13-91
  17. Grewal, Gurdeep Singh; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Jambunathan, Stephen (2011). Schizophrenia or Frontotemporal Dementia in a Young Chinese Female: A purview of possible diagnoses, TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI. 22(4), 266-268
  18. Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Chengappa, Kadiamada Nanaiah Roy (2011). Meningoencephalitis or clozapine withdrawal catatonia or both in a patient with schizophrenia, ACTA NEUROPSYCHIATRICA. 23(2), 85-87. doi:10.1111/j.1601-5215.2011.00523.x
  19. Zain, Mohd Aizat Mohd; Zainal, Nor Zuraida; Kanagasundram, Sharmilla; Rahman, Abdul Hamid Abdul; Annuar, Azlina Ahmad; Raj, Vijaya Lechimi; Mohamed, Zahurin (2011). Association between PDLIM5 gene and bipolar disorder in Malaysian population, DRUG METABOLISM REVIEWS. 43, 57-57
  20. Kaur, A.; Thanasan, S.; Ng, C. G.; Zainal, N. Z. (2010). PARACETAMOL AS THE MAJOR CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN PARASUICIDES IN A SINGLE CENTRE IN MALAYSIA, EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY. 25
  21. Ng, C. G.; Thanasan, S.; Zainal, N. Z. (2010). Prevalence of depression in cancer patients: cultural influence, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. 14, 37-38
  22. Thanasan, S. (2010). A clozapine related case of myocarditis at a university hospital in malaysia, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. 13, 109-109
  23. Thanasan, S.; Adlan, A. S. Ahmad; Jambunathan, S. (2010). A clinical dilemma, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. 13, 109-109
  24. Thanasan, S.; Jambunathan, S. T. (2010). Clozapine Withdrawal Catatonia or Lethal Catatonia in a Schizoaffective patient with a family history of Parkinsons Disease, AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. 13(5), 402-+
ESCI
  1. Guan, N. C., Beng, T. S., Sue-Yin, L., & Kanagasundram, S. (2021). The Effect of 5-Min Mindful Breathing on Pain in Palliative Care Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study. Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 27(1), 83-88. doi: 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_122_20
  2. Kanagasundram, S. (2021). Quetiapine-induced sleep-related eating disorder: A case report. Clinical Case Reports, 9(6), 4. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4168
Scopus
  1. Ahmad Sabki Z., Kim L.H., Danaee M., Sulaiman A.H., Razali K.A., Koh O.H., Kanagasundram S., Kaur M., Azhar F.L., Francis B. (2023). Assessment of Psychometric Properties of the Malay Version of the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS-M) among Non-Academic Staff Working from Home during COVID-19 in Malaysia, Healthcare (Switzerland). 11(8). doi:10.3390/healthcare11081146
  2. Balasingam K., Kanagasundram S., Ann A.Y.H., Kasmuri K., Gooding D.C. (2023). Social anhedonia in Malaysian schizophrenia patients and healthy participants, Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 79. doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103350
  3. Guan, N., Beng, T., Sue-Yin, L., & Kanagasundram, S. (2021). The effect of 5-min mindful breathing on pain in palliative care cancer patients: A randomized controlled study. Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 27(1), 83-88. doi: 10.4103/IJPC.IJPC_122_20
  4. Kanagasundram, S. (2021). Quetiapine-induced sleep-related eating disorder: A case report. Clinical Case Reports, 9(6). doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4168
Others
  1. Ng Chong Guan, Tan Seng Beng, Low Sue-Yin, Sharmilla Kanagasundram. The Effect Of 5- Min Mindful Breathing On Pain In Palliative Care Patients: A Randomized Control Trial. Indian Journal Of Palliative Care.2021; 27:83-8.
  2. Rashid RA, Kanagasundram S, Danaee M, Wan Husin WA, Munir M, et al. Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity and Psychosocial Correlates of Alcohol Use Among Heroin Dependent Addicts Seeking Treatment at Cure and Care 1-Malaysia Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2020; 4(1): 1052.
  3. Sharmilla Kanagasundram. Quetiapine -induced sleep-related eating disorder: A case report.
  4. Kanagasundram S, Tan CH, Lee WP, Dmodaran I.Maintenance Electroconvulsive Therapy Meeting Unmet Needs of Antipsychotics in Older Patients: A Case Report. Gerontology and Geriatric Research. doi:10.3148/j.GGR.2020.01.06
  5. Loh, H.H., Yee, A., Loh, H.S. et al. Sexual dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hormones (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42000-020-00210-0
  6. Abd Rashid, R.; Kanagasundram, S.; Danaee, M.; Abdul Majid, H.; Sulaiman, A.H.; Ahmad Zahari, M.M.; Ng, C.G.; Francis, B.; Wan Husin, W.A.I.; Su, T.T. The Prevalence of Smoking, Determinants and Chance of Psychological Problems among Smokers in an Urban Community Housing Project in Malaysia. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2019, 16, 1762.
  7. Ng Su Huey, Ng Chong Guan, Jesjeet Singh Gill, Koh Ong Hui, Ahmad Hatim Sulaiman, Sharmilla Kunagasundram. (2018) Core Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder among Palliative Care Patients. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health,15,1758
  8. Sharmilla K, Farhanaz A. (2018) Late Complications Of Allogenic Stem Cell Transplantation In Leukaemia.
  9. Zain, M. A., Zainal, N. Z., Kanagasundram, S. and Mohamed, Z. (2018) Genetic association study of PDLIM5 and HTR2A variants in Malaysian subjects diagnosed with bipolar disorder; a genetic modelling approach , Neuroscience Research Notes, 1(1), pp. 11-20. doi: 10.31117/neuroscirn.v1i1.9.
  10. Anne Yee, Sharmilla Kanagasundram, Jesjeet Singh Gill, Nor Zuraida Zainal. Malaysian Journal OSexual dysfunction related to Non SSRI second generation antidepressants:-Second Generation Antidepressants.Malasian Journal Of Psychiatry.
  11. Chor Hong Lim, Nor Zuraida Zainal, Sharmilla Kanagasundram, Shamsul Mohd Zain, Zahurin Mohamed. (2016) Preliminary examination of micro RNA expression profiling in bipolar disorder 1 patients during antipsychotic treatment. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B, Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 171(6): 867-874.
  12. Ng Chong Guan, Sharmilla Kanagasundram, Yee Hway Anne, Tan Loong Hui, Teoh Kar Mun. 2016. Cyberbullying -A New Social Menace . Asean Journal Of Psychiatry. Vol 17 (1)Jan-June.
  13. Mohd Aizat Mohd Zain, Nor Zuraida Zainal, Sharmilla Kanagasundram, Zahurin Mohamed.Genetic Association of PDLIM5 and HTR2A Genes With Bipolar Disorder
  14. Rozimah Abdul Latif, Rosediani Muhamad, Sharmilla Kanagasundram,Hatta Sidi, Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar, Marhani Midin, Srijit Das & Chong Guan Ng. Risk and associated factors of female sexual orgasmic disorder in women with hypertension in Malaysia. Asia-Pacific Psychiatry. Volume 5, Issue Supplement S1, Pg 21-26. (ISI-Cited Publication)
  15. Zain, M.A., Roffeei, S.N., Zainal, N.Z., Kanagasundram, S., Mohamed, Z. (2013). Nonsynonymous polymorphisms of the PDLIM5 gene association with the occurence of both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Psychiatric Genetics 23(6): 258-261
  16. Marhani M, Sharmilla K, CG Ng, Hatta S. 2012.Sexual Arousal Difficulties In Women Treated With Antidepressants: A Comparison Between Escitalopram And Fluoxetine. International Journal Of Psychiatry In Medicine 43(4):405-418.
  17. Mohd Aizat Zain, Suffee Nusrat Jahan, Gavin P Reynolds, Nor Zuraida Zainal, Sharmilla Kanagasundram and Zahurin Mohamed.2012.Peripheral PDLIM5 expression in bipolar disorder and the effect of olanzapine administration.BMC Medical Genetics:13:91.
  18. Serotonin Transporter Gene Expression In Bipolar Disorder: A Preliminary Study In Malayasia.Suffee NJ,Zuraida NZ, Sharmilla K, Gurpreet K, Aizat Z Reynolds G.International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology. 2012
  19. Gurdeep Singh, Sharmilla K, Stephen J. 2011. Schizophrenia or Frontoemporal Dementia In A Young Chinese Female: A Purview Of Possible Diagnoses.Turkish Journal Of Psychiatry; 22 (4): 266- 268.
  20. Mohd Aizat Mohd Zain, Nor Zuraida Zainal, Sharmilla Kanagasundram, Abdul Hamid Abdul Rahman, Azlina Ahmad Annuar, Vijaya Lechimi Raj and Zahurin Mohamed.Association Between PDLIM5 Gene And Bipolar Disorder In The Malaysian Population.Drug Metabolism Reviews. Vol 43, pg 57.
  21. Mohd Zain Mohd Aizat, Zainal Nor Zuraida, Kanagasundram Sharmilla, Abdul Rahman Abdul Hamid, Ahmad Annuar Azlina, Mohamed Zahurin. A Positive Association Between T102c Polymorphism Of The 5HTSA Gene And Bipolar Disorder. HUGO J 2011. 5:265.
  22. Sharmilla Kanagasundram, Chengappa Kadiamada Nanaiah Roy. Meningoencephalitis Or Clozapine Withdrawal Catatonia Or Both In A Patient With Schizophrenia. Neuropsychiatrica. 23 (2):85-87.
  23. A Kaur, S Thanasan, C.G.Ng and NZ Zainal.2010. Paracetamol As the Major Contributing Factor In Parasuicides In A Single Center In Malaysia . European Psychiatry. 2010. Vol 25, Suppl. 1, 1363.
  24. C.G.Ng,S.Thanasan,N.Z.Zainal.2010.Prevalence Of Depression In Cancer Patients: Cultural Influence. International Journal Of Psychiatry In Clinical Practice.
  25. Nor Zuraida Zainal, Salina Mohamed, Sharmilla Kanagasundram, Anita Zarina Bustamam. 2010.Psycho- Oncology Referrals-A Single Centre Review From Malaysia.Psycho-Oncology.19 Suppl.(2):210.
  26. R Abd Rashid, Sharmilla Kanagasundram,R Jaafar, Hussain Habil.2010.Methadone and Antiretroviral Terapy:Drug-drug interactions and impact on methadone prgram in Malaysia.International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology. vol (13)Suppl.1:47.
  27. Sharmilla Thanasan, Stephen Jambunathan. 2010.Clozapine withdrawal Catatonia or Lethal Catatonia In a Schizoaffective patient With a Family History Of Parkinsons Disease. South African Journal Of Psychiatry 13(5):402-404.
  28. Sharmilla Thanasan.A suspected case of Clozapine related myocarditis at University Malaya Medical Centre.International Journal Of Neuropsychopharmacology. 2010;vol(13)Suppl 1 page 109.
  29. Conversion Symptoms in Schizophrenia:A Case Report. Ting JH, Nor Zuraida Z, Sharmilla K, Salina M. Malaysian Journal Of Psychiatry. July 2009.
  30. Thanasan S , Rusdi AR. A Case Of Suspected Clozapine Related Myocarditis. Malaysian Journal Of Psychiatry. March 2009.
  31. Zuraida NZ, Gill JS , Kanagasundram S, Saniah AR, Sapini Y, Salina M,Zuraida A.Gender Influences On Psychopathology And Functionality In Schizophernia In University Malaya Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur ,Malaysia
  32. Jambunathan ST , Jesjeet S G , Sharmilla K and Koh OH. Dissociative Identity Disorder: An Attempt To Jambunathan ST , Jesjeet S G , Sharmilla K and Koh OH. Dissociative Identity Disorder: An Attempt To Understand The Disorder In The Malaysian Context. ASEAN Journal Of Psychiatry 2008 ; 9 (2): pages 118- 125.
  33. Jambunathan ST , Jesjeet S G , Sharmilla K. Dissociation Or Culture Bound ? A Malaysian Perspective.The International Journal Of Medicine 2008. Vol 1, Pg 100-104.
  34. Sharmilla K and Ahmad H S. Prevalence Of Obesity, Sharmilla K, Ahmad H and Stephen Jambunathan.Lipid and Glucose Abnormalities In Outpatients Prescribed Clozapine In UMMC. Malaysian Journal Of Psychiatry. September 2008. (Online Journal)
  35. Sharmilla K and Ahmad H S . A Comparison Of Insight In Schizophrenia, Bipolar Affective Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder With Psychosis .Malaysian Journal Of Psychiatry March 2006. Vol. 14 No 1, pages 35-40.
  36. 1)Koh OH, Zuraida NZ ,Low CC, Jesjeet SG, Bharati V, Parameswaran R, Sharmilla K.Reasons For Staying Alive in Suicide Attempters Across Different Ethnic Groups Admitted To UMMC. Malaysian Journal Of Psychiatry September 2002. Vol. 10 No 2. pages 40-44.
Books
  1. Sharmilla Kanagasundram, (2024). Environmental Psychiatry: Airborne Pollutants and Mental Health. Partridge Singapore.
  2. KANAGASUNDRAM, S. (2022)PSYCHIATRIC CASE CLERKING FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS. PARTRIDGE PUBLISHING.
  3. SHARMILLA,K. SUPPLEMENTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH:FOCUSON VITAMIND3 AND OMEGA3
  4. Sharmilla K, Manveen K. (2017). Healthy Aging For The Brain. Partridge Publishing, Singapore
  5. Sharmilla, K. 2015. Coping With Conflict In Couples.Singapore:Partridge Publishing.
Other Publications
  1. Balasingam K, Sharmilla K, Diane C G. Social Anhedonia in Malaysian Schizophrenia Patients and Healthy Participants. - Unpublished Writting Works
  2. DEPRESSION DURING AND POST PANDEMIC - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Sharmilla Kanagasundram MENTAL WELL BEING AND THE EFFECTS OF DEFICIENT OMEGA 3 FATTY ACID KLIA Lifestyle - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  4. 40) Rashid RA, Kanagasundram S, Danaee M, Wan Husin WA, Munir M, et al. Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity and Psychosocial Correlates of Alcohol Use Among Heroin Dependent Addicts Seeking Treatment at Cure and Care 1-Malaysia Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. J Psychiatry Behav Sci. 2020; 4(1): 1052 - Original Writing

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-SAH
    WP1: Empowering Tertiary Education Students in Improving Sleep Quality through Auditory and Kinesthetic Activities ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-SAH
    WP3: Empowering Tertiary Education Students in Improving Sleep Quality through Auditory and Kinesthetic Activities ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2009 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    PHARMACOGENOMIC STUDY ON BIPOLAR DISEORDERS: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2010 - 2011, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    GENE EXPRESSION IN BIPOLAR DISORDER AND ASSOCIATIONS IN RESPONSE TO OLANZAPINE
  5. 2021 - 2022
    THE PARENTAL DISTRESS AND BURNOUT AMONG PARENTS WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(PPUM) ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2020 - 2022, NIL
    VALIDATION OF THE MALAY VERSION OF THE ANTICIPATORY AND CONSUMATORY INTERPERSONAL PLEASURE SCALE: COMPARISON BETWEEN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS AND HEALTHY SUBJECTS, University of Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2021 - 2022, IIRG
    The Effect of Engaging in Expressive Arts Activities while Listening to Relaxing Music to Enhance Sleep Quality in University Students During the COVID Pandemic , University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(PPUM) ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2021 - 2021
    THE PARENTAL DISTRESS AND BURNOUT AMONG PARENTS WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(PPUM) ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2021 - 2021, IIRG PROGRAMME CYCLE 4/2021
    ENGAGING IN EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY ACTIVITIES WHILE LISTENING TO MUSIC TO ENHANCE SLEEP QUALITY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(PPUM) ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2012 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Sexual Dysfunction In Women With Major Depressive Disorder On Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor and Selective Serotonin And Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor ( Consultant)
  11. 2010 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Gene Analysis In Selected Candidate Genes ( Consultant)
  12. 2011 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Pharmacogenomic Study On Bipolar Disorders. Case control. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  13. 2009 - 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    A Pharmacogenomic Study On Bipolar Disorders. Case Control ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2020 - 2020, NONE
    BACK TRANSLATION--- ANTICIPATORY AND CONSUMATORY INTERPERSONAL PLEASURE SCALE ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2014 - 2016, Private Funding
    A phase 3 Multi Center Randomized Double Bling Placebo Controlled Study Of The Efficacy and Safety Of ALKS 9072 in Subjects With Acute Exacerbation Of Schizophrenia. ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Interview With Psychiatrist, University Sains Islam Malaysia, Consultant
    09 Apr 2022 - 09 Apr 2022 (National)
  • A Double Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate The Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine in Addition to Comprehensive Standard of Care for The Rapid Reduction of Symtoms of Major Depressive Disoredr, Including Suicidal Ideation in Adult Subjects Assessed to Be At Imminent Risk for Suicide., Janssen Research and Development
    01 Nov 2017 - 01 Nov 2018 (International)
  • Alkermes Alk9072-003 Investigator Meeting, Paragon
    01 Apr 2012 - 01 Apr 2012 (International)
  • Otsuka. a Multi Center Active Controlled Double Blind Parallel Group Comparison Trial to Investigate The Efficacy and Safety of Aripiprazole Im Depot (Opc -14597imo) Compared With Aripiprazole Tablets in Patients With Schizophrenia. (Alpha), otsuka
    01 May 2011 - 01 May 2011 (International)
  • A Randomized, Double- Blind, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled , Active Referenced Study of Lu Aa34893 to Evaluate The Safety and Efficacy of Three Doses of Lu Aa34893 Versus Quetiapine and Placebo in The Treatment of Depression in Patients With Bipolar 1 or Bipolar 2 Disorder., Astra Zeneca
    01 May 2010 - 01 May 2010 (International)
  • Forest Research Institute. .Evaluation of The Safety and Efficacy of Rgh-188 in The Acute Exacerbation of Schizophrenia (Forest), Forest Research Institute
    01 May 2010 - 01 May 2010 (International)
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. a Multi Center Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Parallel Group Comparison Trial of Aripiprazole in The Treatment of Patient With Bipolar Disorder Experiencing a Manic or Mixed Episode.(Amaze), Otsuka
    01 May 2010 - 01 May 2010 (International)
  • Lundbeck. a Randomized, Double Blind , Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled, Duloxetine Referenced, Dose Finding Study of Lu Aa24530 in Major Depressive Disorder., Lundbeck
    01 May 2010 - 01 May 2010 (International)
  • Janssen and Cilag. Open Label Prospective Non Comparative Study to Evaluate The Efficacy and Safety of Paliperidone Palmitate in Subjects With Acute Schizophrenia, Janssen Cilag
    01 May 2010 - 01 May 2010 (International)
  • .Johnson and Johnson. a Randomized ,Double Blind , Placebo and Active Controlled, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate The Efficacay and Safe Ty of 3 Fixed Doses of Jnj-37822681 Administered Twice Daily in Subjects With Schizophrenia, Johnson and Johnson
    01 May 2010 - 01 May 2010 (International)
  • A Non Interventional Observational Registry Designed to Assess Outcomes Data in Patients Receiving Antipsychotic Treatment With Palliperidone Er or Other Oral Antipsychotics (Pilar)., Jansen and Cilag.
    01 Apr 2009 - 01 Apr 2009 (International)
  • A Randomized, Double Blind , Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled, Duloxetine Referenced, Dose Finding Study of Lu Aa24530 in Major Depressive Disorder. Protocol No 11918a, Lundbeck
    01 Apr 2008 - 01 Apr 2009 (International)
  • Sanofi. a Multi National , Multi Center ,Double Blind , Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group, Fixed Dose Efficacy and Safety Study of Sr 58611a 350 Mg Twice Daily Vs .Placebo in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder On Concomitant Treatment With Escitalopram 10 Mg/D. (Alberio)., Sanofi
    01 May 2008 - 01 May 2008 (International)
  • Janssen Cilag a Double Blind Randomized Active and Placebo Controlled Parallel Group, Comparing The Efficacy and Safety of Extended Release Palliperidone as Maintenance Treatment After An Acute Manic or Mixed Episode Associated With Bipolar 1 Disorder. Bim 3004., Janssen Cilag
    01 May 2007 - 01 May 2008 (International)
  • Protocol Cl3-20098-Os2: Efficacy and Safety of Agomelatine With Flexible Dose (2smg/Day With Potential Adjustment At Somg) Given Orally for 8 Weeks in Out-Patients With Major Depressive Disorder., servier
    01 May 2008 - 01 May 2008 (International)
  • Janssen. a Randomized Double Blind , Placebo Controlled, Parallel- Group, Study to Evaluate The of The Efficacy and Safety of Flexible Dose of Palliperidone Er in The Treatment of Subjects With Schizoaffective Disorder., Janssen
    01 May 2008 - 01 May 2008 (International)
  • Johnson and Johnson. a Randomized Double Blind , Placebo Controlled, Parallel- Group, Dose -Response Study to Evaluate The of The Efficacy and Safety of 3 Fixed Doses of Palliperidone Palmitate in Patients With Schizophrenia. 3007 ., Johnson and Johnson
    01 May 2008 - 01 May 2008 (International)
  • .Merck. Mk0557. a Phase 2a Randomized Double Blind , Placebo Controlled, 2-Period Cross Ovefr Trial to Study The Efficacy and Safety of Mk0557 for The Treatment of Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Schizophrenia, Merck
    01 May 2008 - 01 May 2008 (International)
  • Janssen and Cilag. An Open Label Prospective Trial to Explore The Tolerability, Safety and Efficacy of Flexibly Dosed Paliperidone Er in Subjects With Schizophrenia., Janssen Cilag
    01 May 2008 - 01 May 2008 (International)
  • Astra Zeneca. a Multi Centre Double Blind Randomized Parallel Group Placebo Controlled and Active Controlled Phase 3 Study of The Efficacy and Safety of Quetiapine Fumarate Sr as Monotherapy in The Treatment of Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder (Amber), Astra Zaneca
    01 May 2007 - 01 May 2007 (International)
  • Lundbeck. a Double Blind ,Randomized, Parallel- Group Placebo Controlled Study of The Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Following Sequential Dose Regimens of Lu 31-130 to Male Patients With Schizophrenia. Phase 2., Lundbeck
    01 May 2007 - 01 May 2007 (International)
  • Pfizer. Six Weeks Trial Double Blind Placebo Controlled Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Flexible Doses of Oral Ziprasidone in Adolescents With Schizophrenia., Pfizer
    01 May 2007 - 01 May 2007 (National)
  • Eli-Lilly. a 3 Month Epidemiological Study to Study Establish Characteristics of Asian Patients With Acute Major Depressive Disorder., Eli lilly
    01 May 2007 - 01 May 2007 (International)
  • Astra Zeneca . a Multicenter, Randomized Parallel Group , Double Blind,Placebo Controlled Phase Three Study of The Efficacy and Safety of Quetiapine Fumarate and Lithium as Monotherapy in 28 to 104 Weeks of Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar 1 Disorder in Adult Patients., Astra Zaneca
    01 May 2006 - 01 May 2007 (National)
  • Janssen Cilag a Double Blind Randomized Active and Placebo Controlled Parallel Group, Comparing The Efficacy and Safety of Extended Release Palliperidone as Maintenance Treatment After An Acute Manic or Mixed Episode Associated With Bipolar 1 Disorder. Bim 3004., Janssen Cilag
    01 Apr 2006 - 01 Apr 2007 (International)
  • Sertindole Cohort Prospective Study 99824, Lundbeck
    01 May 2005 - 01 May 2006 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Psychological Impact In Critical Care On Patient And Family, Advanced Diploma In Nursing (University) (09 Feb 2006 - 09 Feb 2006)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. World Mental Health Day, World Mental Health Day, Department Of Psychological Medicine (University) (  - 14 Nov 2009)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. SOCIAL ANHEDONIA IN MALAYSIAN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATEINTS AND HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS, SIRS, SCHIZOPHRENIA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY (International) (06 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2022)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. SOCIAL ANHEDONIA IN MALAYSIAN SCHIZOPHRENIC PATIENTS AND HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS, SCHIZOPHRENIA INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH SOCIETY (International) (06 Apr 2022 - 10 Apr 2022)
PRESENTER
  1. Treatment Of Psychiatric Disorders In The Medically Ill, Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Seminar (University) (08 Jul 2010 - 08 Jul 2010)
  2. Somatoform disorders,Surgical conditions and treatments in the medically ill. , Consultation Liason Seminar, Psychiatric Consultation Liason Team, Department Of Psychiatry,University Malaya. (National) (07 Jul 2010 - 07 Jul 2010)
  3. TREATING PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS IN THE MEDICALLY ILL, CONSULTATION LIASON SEMINAR,, LIASON TEAM,PPUM (National) (15 Jul 2009 - 15 Jul 2009)
  4. SOMATIZATION DISORDER, Consultation Liason Seminar, LIASON TEAM, PPUM (National) (14 Feb 2009 - 14 Feb 2009)
  5. Bipolar Disorder, 1 st National Mood And Sleep Disorder Conference (National) (17 Aug 2008 - 17 Aug 2008)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Develpment of a Module and Its Effectiveness to Change High Risk Drinking Behaviour, National, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Panel Reviewer for Umsc Rg and Mmsc Rg Research Grant Reviewer, University, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Existence of Residual Symptoms Among Thai Patients With Depression Having Achieved Remission: a Multihospital-Based Survey, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Examiner Long Case Part 2, National, (Internal Examiner)
  5. (2024) Marking Theory Paper, National, (Internal Examiner)
  6. (2024) Peperiksaan Akhir Bahagian 3, National, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2024) Effectiveness and Outcome of Psychiatric Referrals in Epileptic Patients With Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2023) Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms Amongst High Iq Youths and Associated Psychological Comorbidities., University, (Internal Assessor)
  9. (2023) Effect of Covid 19 Pandemic On Patient Adherence of Chronic Medication in Sudan 2021, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction and Its Association With Psychological Symptoms in Drug-Naive Major Depressive Disorder Patients in West China", International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) Development of An Antipsychotic Decision Aid for Caretakers and Patients With Schizophrenia. a Multiphase Study., University, (Internal Evaluator)
  12. (2023) Child Protocol Dr Radhika, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2023) Mood Disorder Aminath Shauna, University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2022) Masters in Psychological Medicine Dr Mazwin Binti Mohd Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2022) Master in Psychological Medicine Short Case Part 2, University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2022) Master in Psychological Medicine Dissertation Viva, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2022) Exploring The Relationship Between Life Satisfaction and Love Relationship Experiences Under The Light of Cognitive Emotion Regulation, International, (Reviewer)
  18. (2022) Faculty Vetting Barrier Stage 3, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  19. (2022) Jemputan Sebagai Panel Penemuduga Pengambilan Pelajar Pascasiswazah Psikiatri 2022/2023, National, (External Assessor)
  20. (2022) Internal Examiner Under Graduate Posting G, University, (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2022) Internal Examiner, National, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2022) Postgraduate Examination, National, (External Examiner)
  23. (2022) Umsc Care Fund Grant Reviwer, University, (Reviewer)
  24. (2022) Examiner Eop April 2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2022) Masters in Psychological Medicine Dr Chan Mei Ling Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2022) Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, International, (Reviewer)
  27. (2022) Deciphering The Covid-19 Vaccines and Antidepressants Misconceptions: a Scoping Review from The Malaysian S Perspective, International, (Reviewer)
  28. (2022) Examiner Undergraduate Eop February 2022, University, (Internal Examiner)
  29. (2021) Postgraduate Consultation Viva, University, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2021) Post Graduate Examination Dissertation Viva, University, (Internal Examiner)
  31. (2021) Postgrduate Examination, University, (Internal Examiner)
  32. (2021) An Examination of The Relationship Between Self-Compassion and Positive Mental Health of Undergraduate Students of Royal University of Bhutan, International, (Reviewer)
  33. (2021) Examiner Kes Panjang, University, (Internal Examiner)
  34. (2021) Post Graduate Examination Dissertation Viva, University, (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2021) Examiner Mpm Marking, University, (Internal Examiner)
  36. (2021) Review Case Report, International, (Reviewer)
  37. (2021) CLINICAL CASE REPORTS , (Reviewer)
  38. (2020) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION , (Reviewer)
  39. (2019) HSOA JOURNAL OF MEDICINE , (Reviewer)
  40. (2019) JOURNAL OF NURSING AND HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Proposed Coolaboration for Stress Management Wearable Agnostic Biometric On Sympathetic Arousal, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2023) Psychiatric Services, National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2023) Psychiatric Services, National, (Resource Person)
  4. (2022) Depression During and Post Pandemic, International, (Resource Person)
  5. (2022) Interventions to Promote Mental Helath Through Virtual Reality Technique, National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2021) Pitching Session for Iirg Grant Cycle 4, University, (Participant)
  2. (2021) Postgradute Examination, University, (Event Coordinator)
  3. (2021) Mesyuarat Jabatan, University, (Participant)
  4. (2021) Interpersonal Prescribing Skills, University, (Course Facilitator)
  5. (2021) Facilitator, University, (Course Facilitator)
  6. (2021) Mesyuarat Jabatan, University, (Participant)
  7. (2021) Mesyuarat Jabatan, University, (Participant)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Lecture On Depression and Consultation, National, (Discourse)
  2. (2024) Speaking About Depression, International, (Discourse)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2024) DEEP LEARNING LINEAR REGRESSION FOR ANALYSING SLEEP QUALITY AND ITS IMPACT ON CLINICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS, GOH TENG SONG
  2. (2024) AUTISM AND ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER SYMPTOMS AMONGST HIGH IQ YOUTHS AND ASSOCIATED PSYCHOLOGICAL COMORBIDITIES., YASHVIN KUMAR
  3. (2022) PENYELIA, GAYATRI THEVI JEEVANANTHAN (University of Malaya)
  4. (2018) Case Of Major Depressive Disorder, Hema Malini Palaniasamy
  5. (2018) A Case Of Schizophrennia, Hema Malini Palaniasamy
  6. (2018) STRESS AND BURN OUT AMONG ACADEMIC SATAFF IN FACULTY OF MEDICINE, RACHEL WONG SU GWEN
  7. (2017) STIGMA , FEAR AND MENTAL HEALTH STATUS OF NURSES WORKING AT A COVID -19 HOSPITAL IN MALAYSIA, NURHAIDAH BINTI MOHD ROUYAN
  8. (2017) A PILOT STUDY COHORT ON DEPRESSION AND SUICIDALITY AMONG METHADONE USRS ON NALTREXONE IMPLANT IN PENANG., HEMA MALINI PALANIASAMY
  9. (2016) Panic Disorder without Agarophobia, Tan Chok How
  10. (2016) DEPRESSION WITH PSYCHOSIS, LOW PEI TEENG
  11. (2014) VALIDATION OF THE MALAY VERSION OF THEANTICIPATORY AND CONSUMMATORY INTERERSONAL PLEASURE SCALEBETWEEN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS AND HEALTHY SUBJECTS, KOHINI BALASINGHAM
  12. (2014) EXPERIENCE OF PLEASURE IN SCHIZOPHRENIA, Kohini A/P Balasingam
  13. (2013) A Pilot Trial For Randomized Control Trial Of Treatment As Usual Versus Added On Computerized Cognitive Behavior Therapy In Patients With Major Depressive Disorder, Ng Ting Kai
  14. (2013) A Case Of Schizophrenia, Tan Tze Tin
  15. (2013) A Case Of Panic Disorder, Yong Chee Keat
  16. (2013) A Case Of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Tan Yze Yin
  17. (2012) Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Thickness In Schizophrenia, Lee Wei Wei
  18. (2010) Schizophrenia, Dr Siti Halimatul Binti Hassan
  19. (2010) Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Dr Sumeet Kaur
  20. (2009) Association Between PDLIM 5 gene and Bipolar Disorder In Malaysian Population, Aizat Zain
  21. (2008) GENE EXPRESSION IN BIPOLAR DISORDER PATIENTS WITH RESPONSE TO OLANZAPINE, Nusrat Jahan Sufee
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2021) SOCIAL ANHEDONIA IN SCHIZOPHRENIA AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS
  2. (2021) NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA , SOCIAL ANHEDONIA AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS
  3. (2021) A cross sectional study on stress and burnout among parents of autistic children attending a tertiary hospital.

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) mpm - Part 2 Exam Practice 21 Oct
  2. (2024) mpm - Post Graduate Case Conference
  3. (2024) NA - Short Case Part 1
  4. (2023) NA - Msp17600
  5. (2021) MNGC - Master of Psychological Medicine
  6. (2021) MNGC6101 - Master of Psychological Medicine
  7. (2014) Post Graduate Conference-06/9/13
  8. (2014) Psychiatric Aspects of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders and Management of Psychiatric Syndromes Due to Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders-17/09/2013
  9. (2013) Neuropsychiatric Case Conference
  10. (2013) Psychiatric Aspects of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders and Management of Psychiatric Syndromes Due to Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders-19/03/2013
  11. (2013) Somatization and Somatoform Disorders and Management Issues-26/02/2013
  12. (2013) Colloquim-20/09/13
  13. (2013) Somatization and Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
  14. (2013) Somatization and Somatoform Disorders and Management Issues 27/8/13
  15. (2013) Anxiety Disorders
  16. (2013) Delerium , Dementia , Amnestic Disorders and Other Cognitive Disorders
  17. (2013) Eating and Sleep Disorders
  18. (2013) Impulse Control Disorders and Adjustment Disorders
  19. (2013) Mood Disorders
  20. (2013) Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders
  21. (2013) Sexual and Gender Identity
  22. (2013) Substance Related Disorders and Personality Disorders
  23. (2012) Colloquim-
  24. (2012) Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Seminars-Somatoform Disorders and Somatization
  25. (2012) Out Patient Discussion-13/12/11
  26. (2012) Out Patient Discussion-25/10/11
  27. (2012) Post Graduate Conference-14/6/11
  28. (2012) Colloquim
  29. (2012) Colloquim-03/06/11
  30. (2012) Colloquim-14/11/11
  31. (2012) Postgraduate Conference/Colloquim 14/12/12
  32. (2012) Postgraduate Conference/Colloquim 17/08/12
  33. (2012) Postgraduate Conference/Colloquim 21/09/12
  34. (2012) Postgraduate Conference/Colloquim 9/11/12
  35. (2012) Weekly Neuropsychiatry Case Conference
  36. (2011) Neuropsychiatric Case Conference
  37. (2011) Psychiatric Aspects of Organ Transplantation
  38. (2011) Anxiety Disorder 25/07/12
  39. (2011) Mood Disorders 18/07/12
  40. (2011) Out Patient Discussion-13/12/11
  41. (2011) Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders 1/08/12
  42. (2011) Delerium, Dementia Amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders 04/07/12
  43. (2011) Eating and Sleep Disorders 22/08/12
  44. (2011) Impulse Control Disorders and Adjustment Disorder 29/08/12
  45. (2011) Overview On Personality Disorder Management
  46. (2011) Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders 11/07/12
  47. (2011) Sexual and Gender Identity 15/08/12
  48. (2011) Substance Related Disorders & Personality Disorders 08/08/12
  49. (2010) Postgraduate Case Conference-10/3/11
  50. (2010) Epidemiology of Personality Disorders- 10/11/10
  51. (2010) Psychiatric Classification Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders-10/8/10
  52. (2009) Neuropsychiatric Case Conference
  53. (2007) Colloquim-17/02/06
  54. (2005) Colloquim-5/08/2005
  55. (2005) Postgraduate Conference 04/02/05
Bachelor
  1. (2024) NA - A Day in The Life of a Psychiatrist
  2. (2024) NA - Tutorials Posting H
  3. (2024) MID3022 - Mental Health Nursing
  4. (2024) NA - Tutorial Posting G, Stream 1
  5. (2023) UMMP - Ummp Intro to Infectious Diseases
  6. (2021) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  7. (2021) MID 3008 -
  8. (2020) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  9. (2016) MIA 3001 - Ummp
  10. (2013) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-30/01/13
  11. (2013) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-9/05/12
  12. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Bipolar Disorder Case Conference12/12/12
  13. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Bipolar Disorder Case Conference15/8/12
  14. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Bipolar Disorder Case Conference18/5/12
  15. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Bipolar Disorder Case Conference30/3/12
  16. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference12/1/12
  17. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference16/5/12
  18. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference 18/12/12
  19. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference 19/2/13
  20. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference23/10/12
  21. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference28/8/12
  22. (2013) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference6/2/13
  23. (2012) Kuliah Modul "Stress and Health" 12/10/2012
  24. (2012) Problem Based Learning 010/2011
  25. (2012) Problem Based Learning 29/09/2011
  26. (2012) Jadual Sesi Pengajaran dan Klinikal Rujukan Pakar . Penempatan Didaerah Kuala Langat(Kldp)
  27. (2012) Kuala Langat Distric Posting
  28. (2012) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-19/10/11
  29. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Bipolar Disorder Case Conference13/1/12
  30. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Bipolar Disorder Case Conference14/7/11
  31. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Bipolar Disorder Case Conference23/9/11
  32. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Bipolar Disorder Case Conference26/09/11
  33. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Case Conference Bipolar Disorder-26/9/11
  34. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Liaison Psychiatry
  35. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Liason Psychiatry-9/1/12
  36. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference12/1/12
  37. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference22/9/11
  38. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference24/07/11
  39. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference24/11/11
  40. (2012) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Primary Care Case Conference21/1/12
  41. (2011) Kuliah Modul "Stress and Health" 15/07/2010
  42. (2011) Psychiatric Aspects of Cardiovascular , Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diseases 17/12/10
  43. (2011) Patient's Reaction to Hospital and Illness
  44. (2011) Problem Based Learning 30/09/10
  45. (2011) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Day Care Case Conference24/1/11
  46. (2011) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting- Bipolar Disorder Case Conference21/3/11
  47. (2011) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting-Liason Psychiatry-18/11/11
  48. (2011) Seminar During Psychiatric Primary Care Case Conference21/3/11
  49. (2010) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-05/03/10
  50. (2010) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-28/08/09
  51. (2010) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-29/09/10
  52. (2010) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-31/03/10
  53. (2010) Problem Based Learning 17/09/09
  54. (2010) Problem Based Learning 19/11/09 and 26/11/09
  55. (2010) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting
  56. (2010) Tutorials
  57. (2010) Personality , Health and Disease
  58. (2010) Personality , Health and Disease 17/1/11
  59. (2010) Problem Based Learning 23/09/10
  60. (2010) Psychological Effects On Mental Health
  61. (2010) Epidemiology of Personality Disorders
  62. (2010) PBL - Problem Based Learning 01/10/2009
  63. (2010) PBL - Problem Based Learning 17/09/2009
  64. (2009) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-12/08/09
  65. (2008) External Feature of Disease States
  66. (2008) Kuala Langat Distric Posting-06/01/10
  67. (2007) Electro Convulsive Therapy 13/1/06
  68. (2007) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting Personality Disorders 17/01/06
  69. (2006) Seminar During Psychiatric Posting Personality Disorders 01/03/06
Others
  1. (2011) Psychosocial Impact of Renal Illness On Patients and Families
  2. (2007) Psychiatric Emergencies 3/3/08

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Interview for Research On Drug Representatives, (23 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2022) (National)
  • Interview On Depression for The Students' Assignment Purposes, (06 Dec 2021 - 06 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Interviewed On Bfm-Careers Unusual, (15 Nov 2010)
  • Writing Monthly Articles for Kl Lifestyle Magazine from 1/12/2009 Till 1/2/2011., (01 Dec 2009 - 01 Feb 2011)
  • Production of Audio Cd On Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder and Adhd., (30 May 2006 - 30 May 2006)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. ASSESSMENT COURSE, Merdu (09 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2017)
  2. NATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE SUMMIT, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur (04 Mar 2016 - 05 Mar 2016)
  3. NEUROPSYCHIATRY MASTERCLASS 2018, Aloft Hotel Kuala Lumpur (23 Jul 2018 - 24 Jul 2018)
  4. THE 22 ND MALAYSIAN CONFRENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, Aloft Hotel (19 Jul 2018 - 21 Jul 2018)
  5. HAND HYGIENE AUSTRALIA, Ppum (17 Apr 2019 - 17 Apr 2019)
  6. A TEACHER'S TOOLKIT: FOUNDATIONS OF ASSESSMENTS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, Merdu (03 Oct 2018 - 03 Oct 2018)
  7. INFECTION CONTROL, Ppum (17 Apr 2019 - 17 Jul 2019)
  8. BENGKEL PEMANTAPAN PENYELIAAN PSIKIATRI KLINIKAL, Fakulti Perubatan (19 Apr 2019 - 19 Apr 2019)
  9. MALAYSIAN CONFERENCE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, Hilton Kl (11 Jul 2019 - 13 Jul 2019)
CONFERENCE
  1. THE 20TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE PACIFIC RIM COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS (PRCP 2023) 27TH MALAYSIAN CONFERENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE (MCPM 2023), Hilton Kuala Lumpur (13 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. UMMP ASSESSMENT COORDINATORS? WORKSHOP, Ve Hotel, Bangsar South (20 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024)
External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Sertindole cohort prospective study 99824 Investigator Status Update Meeting, Beijing China (14 Oct 2005 - 17 Oct 2005)
  2. ASIA PACIFIC GERIATRIC CONFERENCE, Kuala Lumpur (17 Apr 2006 - 17 Apr 2006)
  3. Protocol CL3-20098-052: efficacy and safety of agomelatine with flexible dose 25mg/day with potential adjustment at 50 mg)given orally for 8 weeks in out patients with major depressive disorder., The Westin Hotel (30 Mar 2006 - 30 Mar 2006)
  4. 19 th World Congress Psychotherapy, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur (22 Aug 2006 - 26 Aug 2006)
  5. MID STUDY MEETING ASTRA ZENECA, Mainila Phillipines (12 Jan 2007 - 12 Jan 2007)
  6. ALKERMES 9072-003 INVESTIGATOR MEETING, Dusit Thani Dubai (24 Apr 2012 - 27 Apr 2012)
NATIONAL
  1. MALAYSIAN CONFERENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, Sheraton Petaling Jaya (19 Nov 2021 - 21 Dec 2021)
  2. MASTERCLASS WEBINAR MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER LUNDBECK 2022, Online (23 Mar 2022 - 23 Mar 2022)