Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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PRIMARY CILIA
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TUMOUR MICROENVIRONMENT
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TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND NATURAL PRODUCTS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- PhD, (Dentistry)University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- MSc(ChemPath), (CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY)Univ. Sains Malaysia (Kubang Kerian)
- BSc(BioMedSc)(Hons), (Biomedical Science)Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Coordinator for Ph.D programme01 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Coordinator for Journal-based Learning (JBL) for Year 1 Bachelor of Dental Surgery programme11 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2026 (Department)
- Committee Members01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Head of Problem-based learning for academic session 2024/202511 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2025 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Deputy Head for Integrated Module (Cleft Lip & Palate)11 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2025 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Committee member for undergraduate study (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)04 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2025 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Scientific committee member (for poster presentation) for 35th Annual Scientific Conference SEAADE 202425 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Programme Coordinator12 Jun 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Coordinator21 Oct 2022 - 20 Oct 2024 (Department)
- Coordinator06 Nov 2023 - 05 Sep 2024 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Coordinator29 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2023 (Department)
- Committee Members17 Jun 2023 - 17 Jun 2023 (National)
- Task Force Member24 May 2021 - 23 May 2023 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Committee Members19 Mar 2023 - 19 Mar 2023 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Coordinator01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Committee Members15 Oct 2022 - 16 Oct 2022 (National)
- Chairman18 Aug 2022 - 18 Aug 2022 (Department)
- Chairman08 Jun 2022 - 08 Jun 2022 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Committee Members08 Nov 2021 - 23 Mar 2022 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Chairperson23 Dec 2020 - 23 Dec 2020 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- PENEMUDUGA KEMASUKAN KE PROGRAM IJAZAH PERTAMA BDS SESI AKADEMIK 2020/202102 Jun 2020 - 03 Jun 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
- ASSESSOR FOR ELECTIVE PROJECT (DIA4011) 201910 Dec 2019 - 13 Jan 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Panel for phD candidature defence-Farhana Yahya (TRPV4 INVOLVEMENT IN ANGIOGENESIS OF ORAL CANCER IN VIVO MODEL)10 Jan 2020 - 10 Jan 2020 (Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Role players for MJDF 201926 Aug 2019 - 27 Aug 2019 (National)
- PENEMUDUGA KEMASUKAN KE PROGRAM IJAZAH PERTAMA BDS SESI AKADEMIK 2019/202029 May 2019 - 29 May 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kesihatan09 Feb 2018 - 09 Feb 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
- Assessor for Elective Project01 Dec 2018 - 10 Jan 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
MEMBERSHIPS
- LIFETIME MEMBER, MEMBERSince 2023 (National)
- UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, MEMBERSince 2017 (University)
- MEMBER OF TASK FORCE KPI AKADEMIK, MEMBER2021 to 2021 (University)
- MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, MEMBER2019 to 2020 (National)
- ORAL CANCER RESEARCH & COORDINATING CENTRE, COMMITTEE MEMBER2018 to 2019 (University)
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH, ACADEMIC MEMBER2016 to 2017 (International)
- GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY, MEMBER2003 to 2004 (International)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- MAKNA Cancer Research Award 2020MAKNA & Academy of Science Malaysia, 2020 (National)
- Terima ijazah phD kurang dari 4 tahunUniversiti Malaya, 2018 (University)
- Runner-up of Best Final Year Project 2006Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2006 (University)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
WoS
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Abidin, Siti Amalina Inche Zainal; Paterson, Ian Charles; Hunt, Stuart; Lambert, Daniel W.; Higginbotham, Samuel; Pink, Ryan Charles (2021). Myofibroblast transdifferentiation is associated with changes in cellular and extracellular vesicle miRNA abundance, PLOS ONE. 16(11). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0256812
Others
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Abidin SA, Ian Paterson IC, Hunt S, Lambert DW, Higginbotham S, Pink RC. Myofibroblast transdifferentiation is associated with changes in cellular and extracellular ves.icle miRNA abundance PLOS ONE |2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256812.
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Melling, G.E., Flannery, S.E., Abidin, S.A. et al. (13 more authors) (2018) A miRNA-145/TGF- 1 Negative Feedback Loop Regulates the Cancer-Associated Fibroblast Phenotype. Carcinogenesis. bgy032. ISSN 0143-3334
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Abdullah, S., Abidin, S. A. Z., Murad, N. A., Makpol, S., Ngah, W. Z. W., & Yusof, Y. A. M. (2010). Ginger extract (Zingiber officinale) triggers apoptosis and G0/G1 cells arrest in HCT 116 and HT 29 colon cancer cell lines. African Journal of Biochemistry Research, 4(5), 134-142.
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Yaacob, N. S., Hamzah, N., Kamal, N. N. N. M., Abidin, S. A. Z., Lai, C. S., Navaratnam, V., & Norazmi, M. N. (2010). Anticancer activity of a sub-fraction of dichloromethane extract of Strobilanthes crispus on human breast and prostate cancer cells in vitro. BMC complementary and alternative medicine, 10(1), 42.
Other Publications
- Sakinah, S, Abdul Majid N, Zainal Abidin, SAI (2021). Comparison of Cilia Frequency and Length in Oral Cancer With Different Metastatic Potentials . - Data Paper
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)Elucidating The Role Of Primary Cilia In Oral Carcinogenesis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2020 - 2023, RU Geran - Fakulti ProgramInvestigation Of Anticancer Properties And The Effects Of Melittin On Gene, Protein And Phosphorylation Expressions In Oscc ( Co-Researcher)
- 2020 - 2022, RU Geran1. Investigating The Role Of Primary Cilia In Metabolic Reprogramming Of Oral Cancer With Different Metastatic Potentials 2. Studies On Association Of Primary Cilia Matrix Metalloproteinase In Oral Cancer ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2018 - 2020, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)MicroRNA Regulation in Cancer Associated Fibroblasts (CAFs) phenotype ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2015 - 2018, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)miRNAs signatures indicative of the sensitivity to Vitamin D in oral cancer ( Technical Advisor)
Private
- 2021 - 2023, Private FundingInvestigating The Role Of Primary Cilia In Cancer Associated-fibroblasts (caps) Differentiation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
- Mirnas Signatures Indicative of The Sensitivity to Vitamin D in Oral Cancer, Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2024) Ph.D Programme: Antimicrobial Effects of Jatropha Curcas and Its Potential in Treating Oral Mucositis Associated With Diabetes Mellitus, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Mdsc Programme: Exploring The Potential Therapeutic Use of Lactobacillus Helveticus and Ruta Angustifolia L. Pers. Against Porphyromonas Gingivalis in The Treatment of Periodontal Disease, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Mdsc Programme: The Role of Cdkn2a, Notch1, Fat1, Casp8 and P53 Expression as Potential Biomarkers for Malignant Transformation of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Ph.D Programme: Dynamic Changes of Human Milk During Extended Lactation: The Multi-Omics Approaches, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Ph.D Programme: Cytotoxic Investigation of Ruta Angustifolia L. Pers and Curcuma Purpurascens Bi. in Cal 27 Human Oral Adenosquamous Carcinoma Cell: in Vitro and in Vivo, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2024) Mdsc Programme: Exploring The Potential Therapeutic Use of Lactobacillus Helveticus and Ruta Angustifolia L. Pers. Against Porphyromonas Gingivalis in The Treatment of Periodontal Disease, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2023) P.Hd Proposal Defence: Phytochemical and Bioactivity Studies of Myrtus Communis L Against Selected Cancer Cells, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2023) Mdsc Proposal Defence: The Potential of Jatropha Curcas in Healing Mucositis of Diabetic Mice, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2023) The Role of Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Signalling in Mediating Fibroblast Activation in Head and Neck Cancer, University, (Internal Examiner)
- (2023) Ahli Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (Jkkp), University, (Reviewer)
- (2022) Candidature Defence 2: Dr Syarifah Nabilah Syed Mohd Hamdan (Fast Track), University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2022) Candidature Defence Kathyleen Chong Hui Lin, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2022) Candidature Defence Nor Flora Nor Ahmad Rajkumar, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2022) Candidature Defence 1: Dr Syarifah Nabilah Syed Mohd Hamdan (Fast Track), University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2022) Biomedical Sciences Final Year Project, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2022) Panel Penilai Untuk Pembentangan Seminar Proposal Defence Brenda Leecyous (17012912), University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2022) Penyelaras Biobank & Repositori Makmal Penyelidikan, University, (Reviewer)
- (2021) Perlantikan Panel Confirmation Defence Bagi Calon Phd Nor Flora Nor Ahmad Rajkumar, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2021) Manuscript Eos-12689-Ra-21 "Role of Primary Cilia in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Region", International, (Reviewer)
- (2021) Interviewer Bds Intake 2021, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2021) The Role of Sphingosine 1-Phosphate Signalling in Mediating Cross-Talk Between Tumour Cells and Fibroblast in Oral Cancer, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2021) Phd Proposal Defence Nor Flora Nor Ahmad Rajkumar, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2021) An Audit On Removable Prosthodontics Cases Completed by Dental Students for The Academic Session Year 2018/2019 in The Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, University, (Internal Assessor)
- (2021) 2-Methoxy-1,4-Napthoquinone (Mnq) Induces Autophagy in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells, National, (Reviewer)
- (2020) Pengerusi panel permohonan pertukaran taraf pencalonan dari program sarjan ke phD-Nurul Jannah Mohd Asngari Title : Interaction Mechanism of Curcuma Purpurascens Extracts and Cysteine Protease Inhibitor, Odanacatib with Human Serum Albumin , (Chairperson)
- (2020) Invited reviewer for Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention , (Reviewer)
- (2020) Invited reviewer for journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
- (2020) Panel for phD candidature defence- Farhana Yahya, Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry,UM
Contribution to event
- (2021) Webinar, University, (Participant)
- (2021) Webinar, University, (Participant)
- (2021) Webinar, University, (Participant)
- (2021) Ahli Jawatankuasa (Scientific Committee), University, (Event Coordinator)
SUPERVISION
Under Graduate Students
- (2023) In Vitro Cellular Viability of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) Cultured from Different Storage Conditions (Uinversiti Industri Selangor (Unisel))
- (2022) BIOACTIVITIES OF HYDROXYAPATITE COATED WITH TUALANG HONEY ON MEDICATION-RELATED OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW (MRONJ)
- (2018) in-vitro anticancer potential of organic extracts of Rhizophora stytosa leaves and barks against oral cancer cell lines (000000362)
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
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(2024) role of primary cilia in oral cancer, SAKINAH BINTI MAIDEENSA SYED GULAM
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(2024) Microbial and host-response salivary biomarkers in response to non-surgical periodontal therapy, WAN NUR ALWANI BINTI WAN ABDUL AZIZ
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(2020) role of primary cilia in oral cancer, Sakinah Maideensa Syed Gulam
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(2019) The role of primary cilia in oral cancer, Sakinah Maideensa Syed Gulam
Master
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(2024) Studies on association of primary cilia with matrix metalloproteinase in oral cancer, JIA SHI LIEW
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(2023) Effects of IFT20 Silencing on Glucose Uptake and Lactate Production in HSC-2 and HSC-3 Cell Lines, CHAI PEI JUN
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(2022) Primary Cilia Frequency and Length in Cancer-Associated Fibroblast Isolated from Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, JUMAN NAFEA MINJAL