Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. SURESH KUMAR A/L P GOVIND

Honorary Professor
  • Department of Parasitology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • +603-79674743

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PARASITOLOGY
    Trichomonas vaginlis , Microsporidium
  • PARASITOLOGY
    water borne protozoans -Blastocystis
  • IN VITRO CULTURE AND ULTRA STRUCTURE OF PROTOZOANS
  • DRUG TRIALS AND BIOLOGY OF PARASITES
  • DIAGNOSTIC PARASITOLOGY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Philosophy)
    National University of Singapore
  • Msc, (Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • DIPLOMA, (Parasitologi Gunaan)
  • DIPLOMA, (Sains)
    Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman
  • Bsc, (Science)
    Di Campbell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina, Usa

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Ganti bagi Wakil Universiti
    29 Aug 2018 - 18 Feb 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Panel Penasihat BHEPA
    01 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Department
    01 Aug 2018 - 05 Mar 2019 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Jawatan kuasa rayuan Universiti
    25 Jan 2015 - 25 Jan 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kerja 1 Jawatankuasa Mempromosikan Persefahaman dan Keharmonian di antara Penganut Agama (JKMPKA) Sesi 2016-2017
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Bentara for UM Convo 2017
    21 Oct 2017 - 24 Oct 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Department
    01 Oct 2015 - 31 Jul 2016 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Pemegang Bentara
    11 Nov 2014 - 30 Nov 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Penasihat Kursus Jalinan Masyarakat
    02 Jun 2014 - 01 Jun 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Member of Senate
    08 Feb 2010 - 31 Dec 2012 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • LEMBAGA PENDUDUK DAN PEMBANGUNAN KELUARGA NEGARA, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    2019 to 2021 (National)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, COMMITTEE
    2018 to 2021 (University)
  • YAYASAN PERPADUAN MALAYSIA, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    2018 to 2019 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Gold Medal 4th Wave Execution Integrity Software. Category : Education
    University Malaya, 2020 (International)
  • PENGHARGAAN MENJAYAKAN SEMINAR ?LELAKI HEBAT, KELUARGA CEMERLANG?
    Pertubuhan IKRAM Malaysia (IKRAM), 2020 (Private)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for excellent participant in the Symposium on prevention and early intervention for mental health problems in youth
    Centre for Population Health, Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health, 2019 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Sijil Penghargaan kerana menyampaikan ceramah 'Stress Management' dalam Program Jalinan Kasih 2019
    SMK La Salle Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, 2019 (Private)
  • Profesional Special Award - International Research Innovation Invention Solution Exposition (IRIISE)
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Gold - International Research Innovation Invention Solution Exposition (IRIISE)
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • PENGHARGAAN PANEL PENILAI SKIM GERAN PENYELIDIKAN FUNDAMENTAL (FRGS) FASA 112018 PERINGKAT INSTITUT PENGURUSAN DAN PEMANTAUAN PENYELIDIKAN
    Pusat Pengurusan Geran Penyelidikan, Universiti Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation as plenary presenter at 7th Malaysian Lasallian Educator Conference (MaLEC), "Education for Peace, Justice and Huminity, Palm Seremban Mall
    7th MaLEC Seremban, 2018, 2018 (National)
  • Sijil Penghargaan sebagai Penceramah "Be Mindful and Live Harmony" anjuran Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
    Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekuku Sungai Buloh, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, 2018 (Government)
  • Silver medal in Medical category
    46th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva , 2018 (International)
  • Sijil Penghargaan kerana sumbangan bakti sebagai penceramah Kursus Kepimpinan Pengurusan Tertinggi Program Farmasi, KKM
    Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, 2018 (National)
  • Kenaikan Pangkat ke Profesor Gred B
    UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA , 2017 (University)
  • Sandosham Medal Award 2017
    Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, 2017 (National)
  • Dr. S. C. Parija Oration Award
    Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology, 2016 (International)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    , 2015
  • National Educare Award
    Association of Private Universities and Colleges, 2015 (National)
  • Global Malayalee Award
    All malaysian malayalee award, 2015 (International)
  • Fellow to the Academy of Science
    Academy of Science, 2015 (National)
  • Member of National Unity Consultative Council appointed by the Prime Minister's office
    Prime Minsiter 's Office, 2014 (National)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD 2008
    MALAYSIAN TORAY SCIENCE FOUNDATION (MTSF), 2008 (National)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)
  • Blue Ribband Quality of Service
    British Council, 2004 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2003 (University)
  • Winner of the National Innovation award
    MAMPU, Ministry in the Prime Ministers Department, 2003 (National)
  • Malaysian nominee for UN public service award by MAMPU
    MAMPU, 2003 (International)
  • Winner of the MSPTM medal for outstanding contribution to the field of Parasitology
    Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, 2002 (National)
  • Winner of the Golden Innovative award for developing an in vitro kit for the detection of Blastocystis
    MINDS, 2002 (National)
  • Winner of the Gold Medal at the International Innovation exhibition at Geneva
    International Innovation, 2002 (International)
  • Winner of the Golden Innovative award for developing an in vitro kit for the detection of Blastocystis
    University of Malaya, 2001 (National)
  • Commonwealth Scholarship
    UK Commonwealth body, 2001 (International)
  • Awarded excellent award melintang
    University of Malaya, 1999 (National)
  • National Young Scientist Award
    Minsitry of Science, 1996 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
  1. Rama Jayaraj., Greg Raymond., Sunil Krishnan., Katherine S. Tzou., Siddhartha Baxi., M. Ravishankar Ram., Suresh Kumar Govind., Harish C. Chandramoorthy., Faisal N. Abu-Khzam. and Peter Shaw. Clinical Theragnostic Potential of Diverse miRNA Expressions in Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers 2020, 12, 1199; doi:10.3390/cancers12051199
  2. Sheela, D.S., Chandramathi, S. and Suresh, K. Epitope variances demonstrated by Blastocystis sp. ST3 symptomatic and asymptomatic isolates. Tropical Biomedicine 37(1): 210 217 (2020)
  3. Arutchelvan Rajamanikam., Ho Shiaw HooiI., Madhav Kudva., Chandramathi Samudi. and Suresh Kumar. Resistance towards metronidazole in Blastocystis sp.: A pathogenic consequence. PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212542 February 22, 2019
  4. Ii Li Lee., Tian Chye Tan, and Suresh Kumar Govind. (2019) Establishing a protocol for water sample processing for the detection of Blastocystis sp. Experimental Parasitology 198 (2019) 105 110
  5. Arutchelvan Rajamanikam., & Suresh Kumar., Chandramathi Samudi., and Madhav Kudva. Exacerbated symptoms in Blastocystis sp.-infected patients treated with metronidazole: two case studies. Parasitology Research https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-018-5948-x
  6. Gaythri Thergarajan., Suresh K. Govind & Subha Bhassu. In vitro and in vivo thermal stress induces proliferation of Blastocystis sp. Parasitology Research (2018) 117:177 187
  7. Sheela Devi,S. and Suresh, K. Immunogenic and Antigenic Heterogeneity of Blastocystis sp. Subytpe from Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Individuals. Tropical Biomedicine Journal, March, Vol. 36 (1) 2019
  8. Thergarajan G., Govind SK., and Bhassu S. In vitro and in vivo thermal stress induces proliferation of Blastocystis sp. Parasitol Res. 2017 Nov 29. doi: 10.1007/s00436-017-5688-3.
  9. Dhurga, DB., Suresh K. and Tan TC. Granular formation during Apoptosis in Blastocystis sp. exposed to metronidazole (MTZ). Vol 11 (7). Plos One doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155390
  10. Kalimuthu Nithyamathi., Samudi Chandramathi and Suresh Kumar. Predominance of Blastocystis sp. infection among school children in Peninsular Malaysia. Plos One 11(2):e0136709
  11. Kalyani R & Suresh K & Tan TC (2016) Increase number of mitochondrion- like organelle in symptomatic Blastocystis subtype 3 due to metronidazole treatment. Parasitol Res 114:2999 3005
  12. Anitamalar DR & Suresh KG. 2015 Modified fields stain: ideal to differentiate Dientamoeba fragilis and Blastocystis sp.Parasitol Res DOI 10.1007/s00436-014-4296-8
  13. Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Anita ZB, Rokiah P, Kuppusamy UR. Urinary Advanced Oxidation Protein Product (AOPP): A Potential Oxidation Damage Marker for Cancer . West Indian Medical Journal, In press.
  14. Nanthiney DR, Suresh KGovind, Tan TC & Sanjiv M (2015) .Factors that influence the shedding of Blastocystis cysts in an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patient an evidence-based case study. Parasitol Res 114:2999- 3005
  15. Ragavan ND, Kumar S, Chye TT, Mahadeva S, Shiaw-Hooi H (2015) Blastocystis sp. in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Detection in Stool Aspirates during Colonoscopy. PLoS ONE 10(9): e0121173. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0121173
  16. Sonal G, Suresh K and Norhaniza A (2015) Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia): a possible therapeutic candidate against Blastocystis sp. Parasites & Vectors 8:332
  17. Farah Haziqah M.T., Chandrawathani P., Mohd Zain S.N., Suresh Kumar G., Hemalatha C. & Premalaatha B. (2014). A Preliminary Study of Blastocystis sp. from Chicken in Perak and Selangor, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Veterinary Research 5 (1): 21-25.
  18. Gaythri T, Suresh K, Subha B, Kalyani R: Identification and Characterisation of Heat Shock Protein 70 in Thermal Stressed Blastocystis sp. PLoS ONE 2014 9(9): e95608
  19. Hemalatha Chandrasekaran, Suresh Kumar Govind , Chandrawathani Panchadcharam ,Premaalatha Bathmanaban , Kalyani Raman, Gaythri Thergarajan : Subtype 6 in Blastocystis sp. From Ostrich - Lipid storage in vacuolar forms and cross-infectivity of cysts. Parasites & Vectors 2014 7: 469
  20. Kumarasamy V, Roslani AC, Rani KU, Kumar Govind S. 2014. Advantage of using colonic washouts for Blastocystis detection in colorectal cancer patients.Parasit Vectors. 7(1):162.
  21. Samudi Chandramathi, Kumar Suresh, Sinnadurai Sivanandam1, Umah Rani Kuppusamy. Stress Exacerbates Infectivity and Pathogenicity of Blastocystis hominis: In Vitro and In Vivo Evidences. PLoS ONE 2014 9(5): e94567
  22. Rajamanikam A, Govind SK; Amoebic forms of Blastocystis spp. - evidence for a pathogenic role. Parasites & Vectors 2013;6:295.
  23. Afzan MY, Suresh K (2012) Phenotypic variant forms of Trichomonas vaginalis trophozoites from cervical neoplasia patients. Experimental Parasitology. Volume 131, Issue 3, July 2012, Pages 267-273
  24. Afzan MY, Suresh K, (2012) Pseudocyst forms of Trichomonas vaginalis from cervical neoplasia. Parasitology Research. DOI 10.1007/s00436-012-2848-3. (ISI-Cited Journal)
  25. Dhurga DB, Suresh KG, Tan TC, Chandramathi S. 2012. Apoptosis in Blastocystis spp. is related to subtype.Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 106(12):725-30.
  26. I. L. Lee, T. C. Tan, P. C. Tan, D. R. Nanthiney, M. K. Biraj, K. M. Surendra, K. G. Suresh (2012) Predominance of Blastocystis sp. subtype 4 in rural communities, Nepal. Parasitology Research April 2012, Volume 110, Issue 4, pp 1553-1562
  27. Lee LI, Chye TT, Karmacharya BM, Govind SK.2012. Blastocystis sp.: waterborne zoonotic organism, a possibility? Parasit Vectors. 5:130.
  28. Manuel AM, Kuljit S, Gopala G, Balraj P, Suresh K. The role of worm infestation in allergic rhinitis. Tropical Biomedicine 29(3):360-365(2012)
  29. 95.Yusof A and Kumar S (2011) Ultrastructural changes during asexual multiple reproduction in Trichomonas vaginalis. Parasitology Research
  30. Afzan MY , Sivanandam S and Suresh K (2011) Modified Field stain rapid viability test for Trichomonas vaginalis. Journal of Applied Microbiology
  31. Afzan, M.Y., Sivanandam, S., Kumar, G.S. .2010. Modified Field's staining a rapid stain for Trichomonas vaginalis.Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease 68:159 162.
  32. Tan, T.C., Suresh, K.G. (2007) Evidence of plasmotomy in Blastocystis hominis. Parasitol. Res. 101:1521-1525
  33. T Tan , K Suresh , K Thong , H Smith (2006) PCR fingerprinting of Blastocystis isolated from symptomatic and asymptomatic human hosts. Parasitology Research 21:
  34. T Tan , K Suresh (2005) Predominance of amoeboid forms of Blastocystis hominis in isolates from symptomatic patients. Parasitology Research 2:1-5
  35. Viable Blastocystis cysts in Scottish and Malaysian sewage samples. Suresh K. , Smith H.V. , Tan T.C Appl Environ Microbiol. 2005 Sep ;71:5619-20
  36. Suresh K, Smith HV ( 2004) Comparison of methods for detecting Blastocystis hominis . European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 23: 509-511
  37. Suresh Kumar Govind, Khairul A. Anuar and Huw V. Smith, Response to Tan and Stenzel, and Windsor et al.: Blastocystis reproduction and morphology, Trends in Parasitology, Volume 19, Issue 7, July 2003, Pages 291 292. (ISI INDEXED)
  38. Suresh Kumar Govind, Khairul A. Anuar and Huw V. Smith, Response to Tan and Stenzel, and Windsor et al.: Blastocystis reproduction and morphology, Trends in Parasitology, Volume 19, Issue 7, July 2003, Pages 291 292.
  39. Suresh K., H. V. Smith and Khairul Anuar A. (2002) Multiple reproductive processes in Blastocystis. Trends in Parasitology Vol 18 (12) pg 528
  40. Suresh K., Rajah Salim H., Jamaiah I. & Khairul Anuar. Blastocystis sp. high- rise flat dwellers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2001. Transaction of the Royal Society of Tropical Medical and Hygiene
  41. Harsh K., Suresh K., Khairul Anuar A., Vennila GD. 1999. The Difficulty and Effects of Treatment in a Patient With Blastocystis hominis. International Medical Research Journal. 3(2): 85-88
  42. Rajah Salim H, Suresh K, Velayan S, Mak JW, Khairul Anuar A, Init I, Vennila GD, Saminathan R and Ramakrishnan K.1999. Blastocystis in animal Handlers. Parasitology Research 85(12):1032-1033.
  43. Suresh K., Init I., Reuel P.a. Rajah S., Lokman H. and Khairul Anuar A. Glycerol with foetal calf serum (1999) A better cryoprotectant for Blastocystis hominis. Parasitology Research 84 (4) 321-322.
  44. Suresh K., Ho L.c. Ramachandran N.P., Yap E.H. and Singah M. (1998) detection of 64 and 57 kDa immunogenic epitopes in experimental infections of Blastocystis hominis in Wistar rats. International Medical Research Journal 2 (1) (15-16).
  45. Singh M, Suresh K, Ho LC, et al.; Elucidation of the life cycle of the intestinal protozoan Blastocystis hominis. Parasitology Research 1995;81:446-450.
  46. V. Zaman, G. C. Ng, K. Suresh, E. H. Yap, M. Singh. 1993. Isolation of Blastocystis from the cockroach (Dictyoptera: Blattidae). Parasitology Research. 79(1): 73-74
  47. Mak J.W., Lam P.L.W., Noor Rain A. and Suresh K. (1987). Chemoprophylatic studies with Ivermectin against subperiodic Brugia malayi infection in the leaf monkey, Presbytis cristata. Journal of Helminthology 74: 311-314. (ISI INDEXED)
Books
  1. Jeffery, J., Rohela, M., Muslimin, M., Abdul Aziz, S.M.N., Jamaiah, I., Kumar, S., Tan, T.C., Lim, Y.A.L., Nissapatorn, V., Abdul-Aziz, N.M. (2012). Illustrated keys: Some mosquitoes of Peninsular Malaysia. University of Malaya Press.
Chapter in Books
  1. Suresh KG, Tan TC; Romancing Blastocystis: A 20-Year Affair. In: Lim YAL, Vythilingam Is (eds). Parasites and their vectors: A special focus on southeast asia: Springer Vienna, 2013, 131-154.
  2. Thaddeus K. Graczyk, K. Suresh , and David Lees (2005) Adverse Health Outcome in Shellfish and water A world health organization publication.
  3. Suresh K and Smith HV (2004) Tropical Organisms in Asia , Africa and South America In Water borne Zoonoses Ed by Cotruvo JA, Dufour A., Rees G., Bartram J., Carr R., Cliver DO, Craun GF, Fayer R., Gannon VPJ- A World Health Organization publication

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2012 - 2014, Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS)
    Isolation, detection and identification of Blastocystis species from the stray cat and dog population in Malaysia ( Consultant)
  2. 2011 - 2012, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    In vitro culture studies of Blastocystis sp in cats and dogs in Malaysia ( Consultant)
  3. 2004 - 2005, Fundamental
    Immune responses and cytokine release in colonic epithelial cells : Blastocystis ( Consultant)
  4. 2004 - 2005, Fundamental , University
    Occurrence and elimination of Cryptosporidium sp oocysts and Giardia sp cysts in sewage treatment plants ( Consultant)
  5. 2003 - 2005, IRPA
    Development of RAPd for genotypic analysis of Blastocystis ( PROJECT LEADER)
  6. 2004 - 2005, UM Fundamental
    In vitro and in vivo susceptibility studies of Microsporidium ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2004, Fundamnetal
    In vitro and in vivo susceptibility studies on Microsporidium ( PROJECT LEADER)
  8. 2001 - 2004, IRPA
    Immunological studies and the development of an in vitro culture detection system for Acanthamoeba ( PROJECT LEADER)
  9. 1999 - 2002, IRPA
    Development of chemotherapeutic measures and diagnostic tools in Blastocystis hominis ( PROJECT LEADER)
International
  1. 2002 - 2003, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Development of a detection system for Pnuemocystis carinii ( PROJECT LEADER)
  2. 1997 - 2000, Toray
    Immunological and pathological studies on the protozoan parasite, Blastocystis hominis ( PROJECT LEADER)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Zoonosis and Water, World Health Organization
    01 Nov 2003 - 01 Nov 2020 (International)
  • Leadership A, Governemnt and Private sector
    01 Dec 2010 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Diagnostic Fecal Parasites, ParaSEAD
    01 Nov 2003 - 01 Nov 2009 (National)
  • Accreditation of Parasitology Diagnostic Services, Scottish Parasite Diagnostic Laboratory
    01 Nov 2001 - 01 Nov 2009 (International)
  • Rolling World Water Guidelines, World health Organization
    01 Nov 2005 - 01 Nov 2009 (International)
  • Shellfish and Water, World Health Organization
    01 Nov 2004 - 01 Nov 2004 (International)
  • Strengtheneing Academic and Curriculum of College, Information Teknologi Institute (ITI) Malacca
    01 Nov 1999 - 01 Nov 2003 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. International NGO excellent award & CSR award program , International NGO & CSR Summit 2018, Mahez Foundation and Internation Sadguru Foundation (India) (International) (15 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2018)
  2. Education for peace, justice and humanity, 7th Malaysian Lasallian Educators Conference, Malaysian Lasallian Educators  (National) (18 Mar 2018 - 21 Mar 2018)
  3. Blastocystis sp. Elucidating the Enigma , Professorial lecture , UM and Academy of Science  (University) (10 Aug 2015 - 10 Aug 2015)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Toxic parasites and cancer, Clinical Metal Toxicology, Medical Education, Research and Training, Klinik Ebrahim & Surgery Sdn. Bhd.  (National) (22 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2019)
  2. Transformation in Health Sector : Metamorphosis, Kursus Kepimpinan Pengurusan Tertinggi Program Farmasi, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) Tahun 2018, Bahagian Dasar & Perancangan Strategik Farmasi, KKM (National) (18 Apr 2018 - 18 Apr 2018)
  3. TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTH SECTOR : METAMORPHOSIS, MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA, HOTEL ROYALE CHULAN DAMANSARA, PETALING JAYA, 24 NOVEMBER 2017, MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA (MOH) (National) (24 Nov 2017 - 24 Nov 2017)
  4. An overview on Blastocystis infection in Southeast Asia, including its epidemiology, pathogenicity and present distribution patterns in the region. , 26th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP 2017) , MSPTM, MOA, Veterinar (International) (04 Sep 2017 - 08 Sep 2017)
  5. Blastocystis spp. Understanding opoptosis and elucidating pathogenic mechanisms, 10th National Conference of Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology, Indian Academy of Tropical Parasitology (International) (02 Nov 2016 - 06 Nov 2016)
  6. Woman, know thy strength, Ladies' International Symposium, All Malaysian Malayalee Association (National) (13 Aug 2016 - 13 Aug 2016)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. NOVEL DISCOVERY GENES IN THE STUDY OF INNATE SYSTEM IN RESPONSE TO PATHOGENS, International Conference on Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2018 , MSMBB (International) (15 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018)
  2. An alternative treatement against Blastocystis sp, 51st Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, , Malaysia Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine  (National) (03 Mar 2015 - 04 Mar 2015)
  3. Thermal Stress Induces Proliferation Of Blastocystis sp. , 51st Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine,, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine  (National) (03 Mar 2015 - 04 Mar 2015)
  4. Variation of proteases suggesting pathogenic variability in Blastocystis sp., The 51st Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2015 - 04 Mar 2015)
  5. Shedding of Blastocystis sp. cysts in an irritable bowel syndrome patient., The 51st Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysia Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine  (National) (03 Feb 2015 - 04 Mar 2015)
OTHERS
  1. Kepelbagaian Dalam Bingkai Kesatuan, Forum Integrasi "Kepelbagaian dalam bingkai kesatuan" bagi Program Minggu Integrasi Kenchana, Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) (National) (08 Feb 2017 - 08 Feb 2017)
  2. Detection of Blastocystis and Microsporidum in water, M.O.H Annual meeting, Minsitry of health (National) (01 Dec 2004)
  3. Globalization and Human Values, Management Inst of Malaysia forum, Management Inst of Malaysia (National) (15 Sep 2004)
  4. Role of NGO in Dasar Keluarga Negara, Forum organized by the Ministry of Women and Family Development, Ministry of Women and Family Development (National) (20 Aug 2004)
  5. Eliminating parasitic infections the way forward, Annual Seminar organized by the Australian Society of Parasitology, Australian Society of Parasitology (International) (03 May 2003 - 06 May 2003)
  6. Care and Concern in eliminating parasitic infection The way forward, 39th Annual Seminar organized by the MSPTM, Malaysian Society of Parasitoogy and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2003 - 06 Mar 2003)
  7. Kesukarelaan dalam pembangunan masyarakat, Special function organised by the Chief Minister of Malacca, Malccca State Exco (National) (17 Jan 2003)
  8. Attitude the key to a good professional Life, National Medical Technologists Conference, Society for Medical Laboratory Technologists (National) (01 Aug 2002)
  9. Emerging fecal parasites, National Medical Technologists conference, Society for Medical Rechnolgists (National) (01 Aug 2002)
  10. Recent findings on the protozoan parasite , Blastocystis hominis, 2nd International Congress on Tropical Medicine at Liverpool , UK ,. Presented a p, Parasitological Soceiety (International) (01 Sep 1998)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2020) Clinical approaches to interpreting the findings of systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of Cancer Therapy-Induced Oral Mucositis (CTIOM). Oral Oncology 104 (2020) 104622, (Editor)
  2. (2020) Diagnostic implications of miRNAs in Liquid Biopsy for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC): Clinical validity and interpretation. journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/oraloncology, (Editor)
  3. (2020) Clinical validity of clinicopathological and prognostic significance of circulating tumor cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/oraloncology , (Editor)
  4. (2020) Clinical validity and conceptual interpretation of systematic review and meta-analysis on elective neck dissection (END) versus observation for early-stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/oraloncology , (Editor)
  5. (2019) Review Paper : Molecular Characterization and Subtyping of Blastocystis in Urticarial Patients in Turkey for Parasitology Research. Manuscript Number: PARE-D-19-00111 , (Reviewer)
  6. (2018) Advisory Board of International Conference on Oral Immunology and Oral Microbiology (ICOIOM), 14-15 August, 2018. , (Advisory Committee)
  7. (2018) Blastocystis prevalence and subtypes in autochthonous and immigrant patients in a referral centre for parasitic infections in Italy. PLOS ONE , (Reviewer)
  8. (2018) Comparative analysis of size, phenotype, and generation time of Blastocystis subtypes 1-3 and 6 obtained from diarrheic and non-diarrheic subjects: A laboratory observation. Journal: Experimental Parasitology , (Reviewer)
  9. (2018) Prevalence of Cryptosporidium, Blastocystis and Other Opportunistic Infections in Patients with Primary and Acquired Immunodeficiency. Parasitology Research, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2020) AJK teknikal geran penyelidikan LPPKN, Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara
  2. (2019) Honorary Visiting Professor , University of Wales Trinity Saint David, International
  3. (2019) Jawatankuasa Penyelidikan Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara, Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara (LPPKN), National
  4. (2018) PANEL UNTUK SESI PROPOSAL DEFENCE IJAZAH SARJANA FALSAFAH INSTITUT PENGAJIAN SISWAZAH SEMESTER 2, SESI 2017/2018, NSTITUT PENGAJIAN SISWAZAH, UM
  5. (2018) PANEL PENILAI SKIM GERAN PENYELIDIKAN FUNDAMENTAL (FRGS) FASA 112018 PERINGKAT INSTITUT PENGURUSAN DAN PEMANTAUAN PENYELIDIKAN - menilai 1 kertas cadangan permohonan FRGS fasa 112018. , Pusat Pengurusan Geran Penyelidikan, Universiti Malaya
  6. (2018) Penceramah bagi kursus Kepimpinan Pengurusan Tertinggi Program Farmasi, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) Tahun 2018, Bahagian Dasar & Perancangan Strategik Farmasi, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
  7. (2018) Penyelaras Program, Drug and Alcohol abuse, Relationship matters, the lack of good time management (Time wastage) and Smoking (D.A.R.T.S) , Universiti Malaya
  8. (2017) Jawatankuasa Eksekutif CCIC di Bawah Jawatankuasa Khas Kabinet bagi mengenalpasti dan memantau penyertaan masyarakat India di dalam program dan projek-projek Kerajaan (CCIC) , Ministry of Health Malaysia
  9. (2010) Community building , Sathya Sai Baba Organization
  10. (2002) International Linkages established and currently working on joint research activities, Scottish Parasite Diagnostic Laboratory Glasgow Scotland, International

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2015) PHENOTYPIC AND GENOTYPIC STUDIES ON THE EFFECTS OF STRESSORS ON BLASTOCYSTIS SP., GAYTHRI THERGARAJAN
  2. (2014) Studies to elucidate the pathophysiology of Blastocystis sp. in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, Arutchelvan Rajamanikam
  3. (2011) Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization of Trichomonas vaginalis, Afzan Mat Yusof
  4. (2010) Studies on apoptosis of Blastocystis hominis isolated from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, Dhurga Devi Balakrishnan
  5. (2010) In vitro and In vivo studies to characterize phenotypic variant forms of Blastocystis subtype 3 isolated from irritable bowel syndrome patients, NANTHINEY DEVI A/P RAGAVAN
  6. (2006) Studies onthe oxidative stress level in stools from normal and cancer and infected by parasite, Chandramathi Samudi
  7. (2006) Phenotypic and genotypic Characteristics of the protozoan parasite, Blastocystis hominis, Tan Tian Chye
  8. (2003) Chemotherapeutic studies on the protozoan parasite, Blastocystis hominis, Haresh Kantilal
Master
  1. (2011) Prevalence and detection studies of intestinal parasite infection in stools, Nithiah
  2. (2010) Studies to differentiate the transition of molecular changes between phases of Blastocystis hominis, Kalyani A/P Raman
  3. (2010) Phenotypic and genotypic studies on the effects of stressors on Blastocystis hominis, Gaythri Thergarajan
  4. (2010) Pathophysiology of Blastocystis spp. through the release of cystiene protease, Arutchelvan Rajamanikam
  5. (2005) Zoonotic studies on the protozoan parasite Blastocystis, Subah Supramaniam
  6. (2005) In vitro studies on Trichomonas vaginals, Afzan Mat Yusof
  7. (2005) in vitro growth of microsporidia, Angela Rima Anak Lono
  8. (2004) Studies on the detection and identification of waterborne protozoans, Tan Tian Chye
  9. (2004) Establishment of prevalence data on parasitic infections in Malaysia, Chin Seow Loong

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2018) MPATH -
  2. (2018) MPATH - Sarjana Patologi (Mpath) Mikrobiologi Perubatan & Parasitologi Kumpulan 1
  3. (2018) MPATH - Sarjana Patologi (Mpath) Mikrobiologi Perubatan & Parasitologi Kumpulan 2
  4. (2017) MPATH - Sarjana Patologi (Mpath) Mikrobiologi Perubatan & Parasitologi Kumpulan 2
  5. (2017) MPATH - Sarjana Patologi (Mpath) Mikrobiologi Perubatan & Parasitologi Kumpulan 3
  6. (2016) MPATH - Sarjana Patologi (Mpath) Mikrobiologi Perubatan & Parasitologi Kumpulan 1
  7. (2016) MPATH - Sarjana Patologi (Mpath) Mikrobiologi Perubatan & Parasitologi Kumpulan 4
Bachelor
  1. (2019) UMMP - Stage 1 MBBS (Ummp) Block 2 Foundation Ummp
  2. (2018) UMMP - Stage 1 MBBS (Ummp) Block 2 Foundation Ummp
  3. (2018) UMMP - Stage 2 MBBS (Ummp) Block 10 Gastroenterology and Nutrition
  4. (2018) UMMP - Stage 1 Block 4 Cardiovascular Sciences
  5. (2017) UMMP - Stage 1 MBBS (Ummp) Block 2 Foundation Ummp
  6. (2017) UMMP - Stage 2 MBBS (Ummp) Block 6 Malaria
  7. (2017) UMMP - Stage 2 Pbl Block 10 Gastroenterology
  8. (2017) UMMP - Stage 2 Remedial Class
  9. (2016) UMMP - Stage 1 MBBS (Ummp) Block 2 Foundation Ummp
  10. (2016) UMMP - Stage 1 Remedial Class
  11. (2015) UMMP - Stage 1 MBBS (Ummp) Block 2 Foundation Ummp
  12. (2015) UMMP - University Malaya Medical Programme Stage 2 Git
  13. (2014) UMMP - Stage 1 MBBS (Ummp) Block 2 Foundation

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Jemputan Sebagai Pembentang Dalam Seminar Nasional Hidup Bersama Dalam Kepelbagaian: Pembinaan Bangsa dan Budaya Damai, (10 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2019)
  • Ahli Lembaga Pengarah, Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara (Lppkn), (01 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021)
  • Menyampaikan Ceramah 'Stress Management' Dalam Program Jalinan Kasih 2019, (1st La Salle School Sentul Conference), (26 Jan 2019 - 26 Jan 2019)
  • Just Trustee - International Movement for a Just World, (01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2022)
  • Invited Speaker - United Nations International Peace Day 2018 The Rights to Peace Forum Un Representative - September 21, 2018 10:00am- 2:00 Pm Pullman Hotel, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur., (21 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2018)
  • Invited Speaker for Seminar On Stress Management, (24 Jun 2018 - 24 Jun 2018)
  • Panel Juri Bagi Pertandingan University of Malaya Three Minute Thesis (Um3mt), (27 Mar 2018 - 27 Mar 2018)
  • Advisory Board Member of Icoiom (International Conference On Oral Immunology & Oral Microbiology, 2018, Faculty of Dentistry, UM, (14 Mar 2018 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • Penyelaras Program Dart Universiti Malaya, (01 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2019)
  • Ahli Technical Working Group Di Bawah Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Ccic Berperanan Untuk Memberi Pandangan dan Nasihat Kepakaran Kepada Jawatankuasa Eksekutif Ccic Yang Berperanana Untuk Memantau Unit Pembangunan Sosioekonomi Masyarakat India (Sedic) Selaku Agensi Pelaksana Sasaran-Sasaran Yang Telah Digariskan Di Bawah Pelan Tindakan (Blueprint) Masyarakat India Malaysia., (14 Jul 2017 - 13 Jul 2017)
  • Penceramah Kursus Pengurusan Stress Untuk Guru dan Anggota Kumpulan Pelaksana, Sekolah Menengah Rantau, Negeri Sembilan, (10 Apr 2017 - 10 Apr 2017)
  • Jemputan Sebagai Panel Forum Integrasi "Kepelbagaian Dalam Bingkai Kesatuan" Bagi Program Minggu Integrasi Kenchana Anjuran Peserta Program Diploma Pascasiswazah Pengurusan Awam (Dpa) Intan Tahun 2016, (08 Feb 2017 - 08 Feb 2017)
  • Ahli Lembaga Penasihat Institut Kajian dan Latihan Integrasi Nasional (Iklan), Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional, (01 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2018)
  • Penceramah Bagi Seminar Pendidikan - Towards Effective Research Supervision Untuk Tenaga Pengajar Kolej Sains Kesihatan Bersekutu Sg. Buloh, (01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016)
  • Director of Sathya Sai Academy for Human Values, (01 Jan 2014 - 16 Jan 2017)
  • President of The Sathya Sai Baba Central Council of Malaysia, (25 Dec 2013 - 18 Jan 2016)
  • Member of The National Unity Consultative Council, (28 Nov 2013 - 24 Nov 2016)
  • Academic Board Member for The Sathya Sai Primary School, (01 Jan 2013 - 16 Jan 2017)