
Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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PRIMARY CILIA
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EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES (EVS)
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EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX, CELL SIGNALLING, CANCER METABOLISM
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FIBROBLAST, MICRORNAS, TUMOUR MICROENVIRONMENT
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TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AND NATURAL PRODUCTS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
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PhD, (Dentistry)University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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MSc(ChemPath), (Chemical Pathology)Univ. Sains Malaysia (Kubang Kerian)
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BSc(BioMedSc)(Hons), (Biomedical Science)Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Coordinator29 Jul 2022 - 28 Jul 2023 (Department)
- Task Force Member24 May 2021 - 23 May 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
- 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 FundingYYY ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 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)
PAPER PRESENTED
ORAL PRESENTER
- SC/D-F9 induced apoptosis and caspase 3/7 activation in prostate cancer cells, 36th Malaysian of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Malaysian Society of Biochemistry (National) (27 Jul 2011 - 28 Jul 2011)
POSTER PRESENTER
- Role of microRNAs in determining the cancer associated fibroblast phenotype, The function of tumour microenvironment in cancer progression, AACR (International) (07 Jan 2016 - 10 Jan 2016)
- In vitro antitumour activity of strobilanthes crispus on human cancer cell lines, 14th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (National) (04 May 2009 - 05 May 2009)
OTHERS
- 24th Scientific Meeting of The Malaysian Society of Pharmacology & Physiology, None, Universiti Teknologi MARA (National) (02 Jun 2010 - 03 Jun 2010)
- None, UK-Malaysia Symposium on Drug Discovery and Development for Cancer, CARIF (National) (08 Feb 2010 - 09 Feb 2010)
- None, 2nd Regional Conference on Molecular Medicine, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI) (National) (08 Oct 2007 - 10 Oct 2007)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (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
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
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(2023) Microbial and host-response salivary biomarkers in response to non-surgical periodontal therapy, WAN NUR ALWANI BINTI WAN ABDUL AZIZ
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(2023) role of primary cilia in oral cancer, SAKINAH MAIDEENSA SYED GULAM
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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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(2023) INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF PRIMARY CILIA IN METABOLIC REPROGRAMMING OF ORAL CANCER WITH DIFFERENT METASTATIC POTENTIALS, Pei Jun Chai
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(2023) Studies on association of primary cilia with matrix metalloproteinase in oral cancer, Jia Shi Liew
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(2022) Primary Cilia Frequency and Length in Cancer-Associated Fibroblast Isolated from Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, JUMAN NAFEA MINJAL
Under Graduate Students
- (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)
TEACHING
Doctor Of Philosophy
- (2022) DXGW6171 - Information & Communication Technology, Research Methodology and Biostatistics
Master
- (2020) DXGW6171 -
Bachelor
- (2022) DIA1001 - Oral Biology
- (2020) DIA1001 - Oral Biology
- (2018) DIA1003 - Biochemistry
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Donation, (24 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2021) (University)
- Umhakcs 3.0 (Charity Programme), (14 Aug 2020 - 03 Sep 2020)
- Dental Sports Day 2020, (07 Mar 2020 - 07 Mar 2020)
- Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2019, (17 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2019)
- Mouth Cancer Awareness Week Walkhaton, (11 Nov 2018 - 11 Nov 2018)
COURSE ATTENDED
Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
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CRISPR GENE EDITING WORKSHOP 2019, UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (Umbi), UKM Medical Centre, Jalan Ya?Acob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (18 Nov 2019 - 20 Nov 2019)