Curriculum Vitae

PROF. DR. SITI ZAWIAH BINTI OMAR

Honorary Professor
  • Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • szawiah
  • 603-79492059/2049

BIOGRAPHY

PROF. DATUK DR SITI ZAWIAH BINTI OMAR

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY PARTICULARLY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MENOPAUSAL WOMEN, HORMONE THERAPY AND OSTEOPOROSIS
  • MANAGEMENT OF HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS PATIENTS
  • GYNAECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • M Med (Obs & Gynae), (OBSTETRIK & GINEKOLOGI)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • BMED&BSURG, (OBSTETRIK & GINEKOLOGI)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head of Department
    13 Feb 2019 - 25 Dec 2020 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Aug 2018 - 12 Feb 2019 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Oct 2015 - 31 Jul 2016 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Level/Level Head
    01 Oct 2015 - 31 Jul 2016 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Sep 2012 - 31 Dec 2015 (National)
  • Head of Department
    01 Jul 2012 - 31 Aug 2012 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    09 Jul 2011 - 30 Jun 2012 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Level/Level Head
    09 Jul 2011 - 31 Aug 2012 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Jul 2011 - 08 Jul 2011 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Sep 2009 - 30 Jun 2011 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Sep 2007 - 17 Nov 2008 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Sep 2006 - 31 Aug 2007 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Apr 2004 - 31 Aug 2006 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Jan 2004 - 31 Mar 2004 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    04 Dec 2003 - 31 Dec 2003 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS, ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    Since 2020 (National)
  • OGSM, ACADEMIC MEMBER
    Since 2008 (University)
  • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA, SECRETARY
    Since 2005 (National)
  • MMC/ NSR, ACADEMIC ADVISORY PANEL
    2013 to 2020 (National)
  • NATIONAL CREDENTIALLING COMMITTEE, ACADEMIC COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2012 to 2020 (University)
  • OGSM, LIFE MEMBER
    1992 to 2018 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Fellowship Academy of Medicine Singapore
    AMS, 2022 (International)
  • Darjah Kebesaran Panglima Mahkota Wilayah
    Wilayah Persekutuan, 2019 (National)
  • Surat Penghargaan
    KKM, 2018 (Government)
  • Appreciation
    Asia Pacific Journal of Public health, 2017 (International)
  • Journal reviewer
    Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2014 (International)
  • Journal reviewer
    BMC Pregnancy and childbirth, 2014 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2011 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • KHIDMAT SETIA 20 AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2001 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hong, Jesrine Gek Shan; Vimaladevi, Annamalai; Razif, Noor Adeebah; Omar, Siti Zawiah; Tan, Peng Chiong (2023). Eye-masks and earplugs compared to headband in nulliparas on increasing spontaneous vaginal delivery: a randomized trial, BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-023-05685-4
  2. Hong, Jesrine Gek Shan; Fadzleeyanna, Mohd Yahaya Noor; Omar, Siti Zawiah; Tan, Peng Chiong (2022). HbA1c at term delivery and adverse pregnancy outcome, BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-022-05000-7
  3. Lim, Boon K.; Zakaria, Rohaida; Hong, Jesrine G. S.; Omar, Siti Z.; Sulaiman, Sofiah; Tan, Peng C. (2022). Digital insertion of Foley catheter 16F versus 22F versus 28F in unripe cervix labor induction: A randomized trial, JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH. 48(3), 694-702. doi:10.1111/jog.15157
  4. Pour, Sajad Jamal; Zain, Shamsul Mohd; Vazifehmand, Reza; Mohamed, Zahurin; Pung, Yuh Fen; Kamyab, Hesam; Omar, Siti Zawiah (2022). Analysis of serum circulating MicroRNAs level in Malaysian patients with gestational diabetes mellitus, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 12(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23816-3
  5. Azhary, J. M. K., Adlan, A. S., Balakrishnan, S. S., Baharain, S. R. K., Zaidi, S., Razali, N., . . . Omar, S. Z. (2021). Intraperitoneal ropivacaine for post-operative pain following laparoscopic tubal ligation: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 48(3), 654-660. doi: 10.31083/j.ceog.2021.03.2476
  6. Hong, J. G. S., Tan, P. C., Kamarudin, M., & Omar, S. Z. (2021). Prophylactic metformin after antenatal corticosteroids (PROMAC): a double blind randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 21(1), 10. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-03628-5
  7. Mosavat, M., Mirsanjari, M., Lwaleed, B. A., Kamarudin, M., & Omar, S. Z. (2021). Adipocyte-Specific Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (AFABP) and Chemerin in Association with Gestational Diabetes: A Case-Control Study. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2021, 7. doi: 10.1155/2021/5533802
  8. Tan, Gi Ni; Tan, Peng Chiong; Hong, Jesrine Gek Shan; Kartik, Balaraman; Omar, Siti Zawiah (2021). Rating of four different foods in women with hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomised controlled trial, BMJ OPEN. 11(5). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046528
  9. Chia, H. M., Tan, P. C., Tan, S. P., Hamdan, M., & Omar, S. Z. (2020). Speculum versus digital insertion of Foley catheter for induction of labor in Nulliparas with unripe cervix: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 20(1), 9. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03029-0
  10. Mosavat, M., Omar, S. Z., Jamalpour, S., Tan, P. C. (2020). Serum Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) in association with the Risk of Gestational Diabetes: A Prospective Case-Control Study. Journal of diabetes research, 2020, 7. doi: 10.1155/2020/9072492
  11. Samsuddin, S., Arumugam, P. A., Amin, M. S. M., Yahya, A., Musa, N., Lim, L. L., . . . Vethakkan, S. R. (2020). Maternal lipids are associated with newborn adiposity, independent of GDM status, obesity, and insulin resistance: a prospective observational cohort study. Bjog-an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 127(4), 490-499. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16031
  12. Tan, P. C., Abdussyukur, S. A., Lim, B. K., Win, S. T., & Omar, S. Z. (2020). Twelve-hour fasting compared with expedited oral intake in the initial inpatient management of hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomised trial. Bjog-an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 127(11), 1430-1437. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16290
  13. Tan, P. C., Kartik, B., Thanendran, P., Zakaria, R., Win, S. T., & Omar, S. Z. (2020). Taste, smell and food-related nausea and vomiting responses in hyperemesis gravidarum: A case-controlled study. Scientific reports, 10(1), 8. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-61114-y
  14. Tan, P. C., Rohani, E., Lim, M. C. K., Win, S. T., & Omar, S. Z. (2020). A randomised trial of caesarean wound coverage: exposed versus dressed. Bjog-an International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 127(10), 1250-1258. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16228
  15. Sargunam, P. N., Bak, L. L. M., Tan, P. C., Vallikkannu, N., Azmi, M. A. N., Zaidi, S. N., . . . Omar, S. Z. (2019). Induction of labor compared to expectant management in term nulliparas with a latent phase of labor of more than 8 hours: a randomized trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1), 8. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2602-2
  16. Yelumalai, S., Giribabu, N., Karim, K., Omar, S. Z., Bin Salleh, N. (2019). In vivo administration of quercetin ameliorates sperm oxidative stress, inflammation, preserves sperm morphology and functions in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced adult male diabetic rats. Archives of Medical Science, 15(1), 240-249. doi:10.5114/aoms.2018.81038
  17. Mosavat, M., Omar, S. Z., Tan, P. C., Razif, M. F. M., Sthaneshwar, P. (2018). Leptin and soluble leptin receptor in association with gestational diabetes: a prospective case-control study. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 297(3), 797-803. doi:10.1007/s00404-017-4617-0
Others
  1. Mosavat M, Omar SZ, Jamalpour S, Tan PC. Serum Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) in association with the Risk of Gestational Diabetes: A Prospective Case-Control Study. J Diabetes Res. 2020 Jan 29;2020:9072492. doi: 10.1155/2020/9072492
  2. Samsuddin S, Arumugam PA, Md Amin MS, Yahya A, Musa N, Lim LL, Paramasivam SS, Ratnasingam J, Ibrahim L, Chooi KC, Tan ATB, Tan PC, Omar SZ, Samingan N, Kamar AA, Anuar Zaini A, Jalaluddin MY, Vethakkan SR. (2020). Maternal lipids are associated with newborn adiposity independent of GDM status, obesity and insulin resistance: a prospective observational cohort study. BJOG;127(4):490 499. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.16031 (IF 5.193)
  3. Tan PC, Abdussyukur SA, Lim BK, Win ST, Omar SZ. Twelve-hour fasting compared with expedited oral intake in the initial inpatient management of hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomised trial. BJOG. 2020 Apr 30. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16290.
  4. Tan PC, Kartik B, Thanendran P, Zakaria R, Win ST, Omar SZ. Taste, smell and food-related nausea and vomiting responses in hyperemesis gravidarum: A case-controlled study. Sci Rep. 2020 Mar 10;10(1):4445. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-61114-y
  5. Tan PC, Rohani E, Lim M, Win ST, Omar SZ. A randomised trial of caesarean wound coverage: exposed versus dressed. BJOG. 2020 Mar 23. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.16228
  6. Foong Ming Moy, Nuguelis Razali, Victor Chee Wai Hoe, Golgis Karimi, Siti Zawiah Omar. Association of Maternal Fish Consumption with Mercury Levels of New Born Infants in a Tertiary Medical Centre in a Middle Income Country. Open Science Journal of Clinical Medicine. Vol. 7, No. 1, 2019, pp. 24-28
  7. Induction of labor compared to expectant management in term nulliparas with a latent phase of labor of more than 8 hours: a randomized trial. Sargunam PN, Bak LLM, Tan PC, Vallikkannu N, Noor Azmi MA, Zaidi SN, Win ST, Omar SZ.BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019 Dec 11;19(1):493. doi: 10.1186/s12884-019-2602-2.
  8. Vaginal assessment and expedited amniotomy in oral misoprostol labor induction in nulliparas: a randomized trial. Win ST, Tan PC, Balchin I, Khong SY, Si Lay K, Omar SZ. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Apr;220(4):387.e1-387.e12. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.01.004. Epub 2019 Jan 8.
  9. Leptin and soluble leptin receptor in association with gestational diabetes: a prospective case-control study. Mosavat M, Omar SZ, Tan PC, Razif MFM, Sthaneshwar P. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2018 Mar;297(3):797-803. doi: 10.1007/s00404-017-4617-0
  10. Paramasivam, S.S., Chinna, K., Singh, A.K.K., Ratnasingam, J., Ibrahim, L., Lim, L.L., Tan, A.T.B., Chan, S.P., Tan, P.C., Omar, S.Z., Bilous, R.W., & Vethakkan, S.R. (2018). Continuous Glucose Monitoring Results in Lower HbA1c in Malaysian Women with Insulin-Treated Gestational Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabet Med. 2018 Aug;35(8):1118-1129 (IF 3.107)
  11. Immediate compared with on-demand maternal full feeding after planned caesarean delivery: a randomised trial. Tan PC, Alzergany MM, Adlan AS, Noor Azmi MA, Omar SZ. BJOG. 2017 Jan;124(1):123-131. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14211. Epub 2016 Jul 14.
  12. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1, Bishop score, and sonographic cervical length: tolerability and prediction of vaginal birth and vaginal birth within 24 hours following labour induction in nulliparous women. Vallikkannu N, Lam WK, Omar SZ, Tan PC. BJOG. 2017 Jul;124(8):1274-1283. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14175. Epub 2016 Jun 27.
  13. Insulin-like growth factor binding protein 1, Bishop score, and sonographic cervical length: tolerability and prediction of vaginal birth and vaginal birth within 24 hours following labour induction in nulliparous women
  14. Jey Vonn Kho, Siew Siang Chua, Rita Mohan Dallumal, Siti Zawiah Omar.(2017) Medications Used In Pregnant Women: Any Safety Concerns, 9 (5), 100-106
  15. The Impact of Self-Reported Sleep on Caesarean Delivery in Women Undergoing Induction of Labour: A Prospective Study. Teong ACA, Diong AX, Omar SZ, Tan PC. Sci Rep. 2017 Sep 26;7(1):12339. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-12410-7. PMID: 28951578
  16. 5. Yong, K. W. ;Safwani, W. K. ;Xu, F. ;Zhang, X. ;Choi, J. R. ;Abas, W. A. ;Omar, S. Z. ;Azmi, M. A. ;Chua, K. H. ;Pingguan-Murphy, B.,Assessment of tumourigenic potential in long-term cryopreserved human adipose-derived stem cells, 2016, J Tissue Eng Regen Me
  17. Fernandez, A. R. ,Omar, S. Z. ,Husain, R. Role of Genistein in Preeclampsia: A Case-Control Study 2016 ,J Reprod Med 61,1-2,47-51
  18. Langmia, I. M. ;Apalasamy, Y. D. ;Omar, S. Z. ;Mohamed, Z. Interleukin 1 receptor type 2 gene polymorphism is associated with reduced risk of preterm birth 2016 ,J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med ,29,20, 3347-50 2015/12/23
  19. Razali N, Md Latar IL, Chan YK, Omar SZ, Tan PC.(2016).Carbetocin Compared to Oxytocin in Emergency Cesarean Section: A Randomized Trial.European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 198(1) , 35-39
  20. Wan Safwani, W. K. ;Wong, C. W. ;Yong, K. W. ;Choi, J. R. ;Mat Adenan, N. A. ;Omar, S. Z. ;Wan Abas, W. A. ;Pingguan-Murphy, B. The effects of hypoxia and serum-free conditions on the stemness properties of human adipose-derived stem cells, 2016, Cytotechnology, 68, 5, 1859-72
  21. CHOI, J. R., PINGGUAN-MURPHY, B., WAN ABAS, W. A., YONG, K. W., POON, C. T., NOOR AZMI, M. A., OMAR, S. Z., CHUA, K. H., XU, F. & WAN SAFWANI, W. K. 2015. In situ normoxia enhances survival and proliferation rate of human adipose tissue-derived stromal cells without increasing the risk of tumourigenesis. PLoS One, 10, e0115034.
  22. HAMDAN, M., OMAR, S. Z., DUNSELMAN, G. & CHEONG, Y. 2015. Influence of endometriosis on assisted reproductive technology outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol, 125, 79-88.
  23. IMMACULATE MBONGO, L., YAMUNAH DEVI, A., ZAIN, S., OMAR, S. Z. & MOHAMED, Z. 2015. Protein Profiling of Women with Spontaneous Preterm Birth. Pharmacology, 96, 44-48.
  24. LANGMIA, I. M., APALASAMY, Y. D., OMAR, S. Z. & MOHAMED, Z. 2015. Association of VEGFA gene polymorphisms and VEGFA plasma levels with spontaneous preterm birth. Pharmacogenet Genomics, 25, 199-204.
  25. LANGMIA, I. M., APALASAMY, Y. D., OMAR, S. Z. & MOHAMED, Z. 2015. Progesterone Receptor (PGR) gene polymorphism is associated with susceptibility to preterm birth. BMC Med Genet, 16, 63.
  26. LANGMIA, I. M., APALASAMY, Y. D., SUKI, S. Z., OMAR, S. Z. & MOHAMED, Z. 2015. Genetic association of AKAP10 gene polymorphism with reduced risk of preterm birth. J Perinatol, 35, 700-704.
  27. YONG, K. W., PINGGUAN-MURPHY, B., XU, F., ABAS, W. A., CHOI, J. R., OMAR, S. Z., AZMI, M. A., CHUA, K. H. & WAN SAFWANI, W. K. 2015. Phenotypic and functional characterization of long-term cryopreserved human adipose-derived stem cells. Sci Rep, 5, 9596.
  28. ABAS, M. N., TAN, P. C., AZMI, N. & OMAR, S. Z. 2014. Ondansetron compared with metoclopramide for hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 123, 1272-1279.
  29. CHOI, J. R., PINGGUAN-MURPHY, B., WAN ABAS, W. A., NOOR AZMI, M. A., OMAR, S. Z., CHUA, K. H. & WAN SAFWANI, W. K. 2014. Impact of low oxygen tension on stemness, proliferation and differentiation potential of human adipose-derived stem cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 448, 218-224.
  30. LIM, B. K., NG, K. Y., OMAR, J., OMAR, S. Z., GUNAPALAIAH, B., TEOH, Y. L., BOCK, H. L. & BI, D. 2014. Immunogenicity and Safety of the AS04-adjuvanted Human Papillomavirus-16/18 Cervical Cancer Vaccine in Malaysian Women Aged 18-35 years: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Med J Malaysia, 69, 2-8.
  31. Ondansetron compared with metoclopramide for hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized controlled trial. Abas MN, Tan PC, Azmi N, Omar SZ. Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Jun;123(6):1272-9. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000242.
  32. TAN, P. C., ZAIDI, S. N., AZMI, N., OMAR, S. Z. & KHONG, S. Y. 2014. Depression, anxiety, stress and hyperemesis gravidarum: temporal and case controlled correlates. PLoS One, 9, e92036.
  33. VALLIKKANNU, N., NADZRATULAIMAN, W. N., OMAR, S. Z., SI LAY, K. & TAN, P. C. 2014. Talcum powder or aqueous gel to aid external cephalic version: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, 14, 49.
  34. WOO, Y. L., CHEAH, P. L., SHAHRUDDIN, S. I., OMAR, S. Z. & ARENDS, M. 2014. The immunohistochemistry signature of mismatch repair (MMR) proteins in a multiethnic Asian cohort with endometrial carcinoma. Int J Gynecol Pathol, 33, 554-559.
  35. BOJOSEN, STIG E., et al. "Multiple independent variants at the TERT locus are associated with telomere length and risks of breast and ovarian cancer." Nature genetics, 45, 371-384.
  36. FERNANDEZ, A. R., OMAR, S. Z., & HUSAIN, R. (2013). Development and validation of a food frequency questionnaire to estimate the intake of genistein in Malaysia. Int J Food Sci and Nutri,64, 794-800.
  37. INDIRANI, B., RAMAN, R. & OMAR, S. Z. 2013. Hormonal changes causing rhinitis in pregnancy among Malaysian women. J Laryngol Otol, 127, 876-881.
  38. MOHAMED, E., JAYAPALAN, J. J., ABDUL-RAHMAN, P. S., OMAR, S. Z. & HASHIM, O. H. 2013. Enhanced expression of a 35 kDa fragment of inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor H4 in sera of healthy pregnant women and patients with hydatidiform mole. Biomark Res, 1, 19.
  39. MOHKTAR, M. S., IBRAHIM, F., MOHD ROZI, N. F., MOHD YUSOF, J., AHMAD, S. A., SU YEN, K. & OMAR, S. Z. 2013. A quantitative approach to measure women's sexual function using electromyography: a preliminary study of the Kegel exercise. Med Sci Monit, 19, 1159- 1166.
  40. OMAR, N. S., TAN, P. C., SABIR, N., YUSOP, E. S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2013. Coitus to expedite the onset of labour: a randomised trial. BJOG, 120, 338-345.
  41. SHEN, H., FRIDLEY, B. L., SONG, H., LAWRENSON, K., CUNNINGHAM, J. M., RAMUS, S. J., CICEK, M. S., TYRER, J., STRAM, D., LARSON, M. C., KOBEL, M., CONSORTIUM, P., ZIOGAS, A., ZHENG, W., YANG, H. P., WU, A. H., WOZNIAK, E. L., WOO, Y. L., WINTERHOFF, B., WIK, E., WHITTEMORE, A. S., WENTZENSEN, N., WEBER, R. P., VITONIS, A. F., VINCENT, D., VIERKANT, R. A., VERGOTE, I., VAN DEN BERG, D., VAN ALTENA, A. M., TWOROGER, S. S., THOMPSON, P. J., TESSIER, D. C., TERRY, K. L., TEO, S. H., TEMPLEMAN, C., STRAM, D. O., SOUTHEY, M. C., SIEH, W., SIDDIQUI, N., SHVETSOV, Y. B., SHU, X. O., SHRIDHAR, V., WANG-GOHRKE, S., SEVERI, G., SCHWAAB, I., SALVESEN, H. B., RZEPECKA, I. K., RUNNEBAUM, I. B., ROSSING, M. A., RODRIGUEZ-RODRIGUEZ, L., RISCH, H. A., RENNER, S. P., POOLE, E. M., PIKE, M. C., PHELAN, C. M., PELTTARI, L. M., PEJOVIC, T., PAUL, J., ORLOW, I., OMAR, S. Z., OLSON, S. H., ODUNSI, K., NICKELS, S., NEVANLINNA, H., NESS, R. B., NAROD, S. A., NAKANISHI, T., MOYSICH, K. B., MONTEIRO, A. N., MOES-SOSNOWSKA, J., MODUGNO, F., MENON, U., MCLAUGHLIN, J. R., MCGUIRE, V., MATSUO, K., ADENAN, N. A., MASSUGER, L. F., LURIE, G., LUNDVALL, L., LUBINSKI, J., LISSOWSKA, J., LEVINE, D. A., LEMINEN, A., LEE, A. W., LE, N. D., LAMBRECHTS, S., LAMBRECHTS, D., KUPRYJANCZYK, J., KRAKSTAD, C., KONECNY, G. E., KJAER, S. K., KIEMENEY, L. A., KELEMEN, L. E., KEENEY, G. L., KARLAN, B. Y., KAREVAN, R., KALLI, K. R., KAJIYAMA, H., JI, B. T., JENSEN, A., et al. 2013. Epigenetic analysis leads to identification of HNF1B as a subtype-specific susceptibility gene for ovarian cancer. Nat Commun, 4, 1628.
  42. TAN, P. C., NORAZILAH, M. J. & OMAR, S. Z "Hospital Discharge on the First Compared With the Second Day After a Planned Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Reply." Obstet Gynecol, 121, 878.
  43. TAN, P. C., NORAZILAH, M. J. & OMAR, S. Z. 2013. Dextrose saline compared with normal saline rehydration of hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 121, 291-298.
  44. TAN, P. C., SOE, M. Z., SULAIMAN, S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2013. Immediate compared with delayed oxytocin after amniotomy labor induction in parous women: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 121, 253- 259.
  45. ZIN, S. R., OMAR, S. Z., KHAN, N. L., MUSAMEH, N. I., DAS, S. & KASSIM, N. M. 2013. Effects of the phytoestrogen genistein on the development of the reproductive system of Sprague Dawley rats. Clinics (Sao Paulo), 68, 253-262.
  46. LATAR IL, OMAR SZ, VALLIYAPPAN NV, CHAN YK 2012. Massive Pulmonary embolism in a pregnancy: Could we have saved both lives?. BJOG, 119, 103.
  47. LING, W. Y., RAZALI, S. M., REN, C. K. & OMAR, S. Z. 2012. Does the success of a school-based HPV vaccine programme depend on teachers' knowledge and religion? A survey in a multicultural society. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 13, 4651-4654.
  48. RAHEEM, I. A., SAAID, R., OMAR, S. Z. & TAN, P. C. 2012. Oral nifedipine versus intravenous labetalol for acute blood pressure control in hypertensive emergencies of pregnancy: a randomised trial. BJOG, 119, 78-85.
  49. RAWI,Z.R, VALADERAS,E., LIM, B.K., MAT ADENAN,N.A. OMAR,S.Z.2012. Prospective observational study if suprapubic characterization versus transurethral characterization following radical hysterectomy. Int J Gynecol Cancer 22,E1047.
  50. TAN, P. C., AZIZ, A. Z., ISMAIL, I. S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2012. Gamma-glutamyltransferase, alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels and the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus. Clin Biochem, 45, 1192- 1196.
  51. TAN, P. C., KING, A. S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2012. Screening for urinary tract infection in women with hyperemesis gravidarum. J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 38, 145-153.
  52. TAN, P. C., KING, A. S., VALLIKKANNU, N. & OMAR, S. Z. 2012. Single dose 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate in preterm labor: a randomized trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet, 285, 585-590.
  53. TAN, P. C., NORAZILAH, M. J. & OMAR, S. Z. 2012. Hospital discharge on the first compared with the second day after a planned cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 120, 1273- 1282.
  54. TAN, P. C., SOE, M. Z., SI LAY, K., WANG, S. M., SEKARAN, S. D. & OMAR, S. Z. 2012. Dengue infection and miscarriage: a prospective case control study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis, 6, e1637.
  55. ZIN,R.S., OMAR, S.Z., ALI KHAN, N.L., Musameh, N.I, DAS,S., KASSIM, N.M.2012. Effects of phytoestrogen Genistein on the development of reproductive system of Sprague Dawley rats. Clinics, 68, 2.
  56. TAN, P. C. & OMAR, S. Z. 2011. Contemporary approaches to hyperemesis during pregnancy. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol, 23, 87-93.
  57. TAN, P. C., CHAI, J. N., LING, L. P. & OMAR, S. Z. 2011. Maternal hemoglobin level and red cell indices as predictors of gestational diabetes in a multi- ethnic Asian population. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol, 38, 150-154.
  58. WOO, Y. L. & OMAR, S. Z. 2011. Human papillomavirus vaccination in the resourced and resource-constrained world. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol, 25, 597- 603.
  59. MANSOR, A., ARUMUGAM, K. & OMAR, S. Z. 2010. Macrosomia is the only reliable predictor of shoulder dystocia in babies weighing 3.5 kg or more. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 149, 44-46.
  60. TAN, P. C., KHINE, P. P., VALLIKKANNU, N. & OMAR, S. Z. 2010. Promethazine compared with metoclopramide for hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 115, 975-981.
  61. TAN, P. C., VANI, S., LIM, B. K. & OMAR, S. Z. 2010b. Anxiety and depression in hyperemesis gravidarum: prevalence, risk factors and correlation with clinical severity. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 149, 153- 158.
  62. YELUMALAI, S., MUNIANDY, S., OMAR, S.Z AND QVIST, R. 2010. Pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia: levels of angiogenic factors in Malaysian women. J Clin Biochem Nutr, 47, 191-197.
  63. AYADURAI, T., MUNIANDY, S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2009. Thrombophilia investigation in Malaysian women with recurrent pregnancy loss. J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 35, 1061-1068.
  64. M. Hamdan, Sidhu, K., Sabir, N., Omar, S. Z. & Tan, P. C. 2009. Serial membrane sweeping at term in planned vaginal birth after cesarean: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 114, 745-751.
  65. TAN, P. C., DAUD, S. A. & OMAR, S. Z. 2009. Concurrent dinoprostone and oxytocin for labor induction in term premature rupture of membranes: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 113, 1059-1065.
  66. TAN, P. C., LING, L. P. & OMAR, S. Z. 2009. The 50-g glucose challenge test and pregnancy outcome in a multiethnic Asian population at high risk for gestational diabetes. Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 105, 50-5.
  67. TAN, P. C., TAN, N. C. & OMAR, S. Z. 2009. Effect of high levels of human chorionic gonadotropin and estradiol on the severity of hyperemesis gravidarum. Clin Chem Lab Med, 47, 165-171.
  68. TAN, P. C., YOW, C. M. & OMAR, S. Z. 2009. A placebo- controlled trial of oral pyridoxine in hyperemesis gravidarum. Gynecol Obstet Invest, 67, 151-157.
  69. TAN, P. C., YOW, C. M. & OMAR, S. Z. 2009. Coitus and orgasm at term: effect on spontaneous labour and pregnancy outcome. Singapore Med J, 50, 1062-1067.
  70. VANI, S., LAU, S. Y., LIM, B. K., OMAR, S. Z. & TAN, P. C. 2009. Intravenous salbutamol for external cephalic version. Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 104, 28-31.
  71. LIM, S. S., TAN, P. C., SOCKALINGAM, J. K. & OMAR, S. Z. 2008. Oral celecoxib versus oral diclofenac for post-perineal repair analgesia after spontaneous vaginal birth: a randomised trial. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 48, 71-77.
  72. MOHAMED, E., ABDUL-RAHMAN, P. S., DOUSTJALALI, S. R., CHEN, Y., LIM, B. K., OMAR, S. Z., BUSTAM, A. Z., SINGH, V. A., MOHD-TAIB, N. A., YIP, C. H. & HASHIM, O. H. 2008. Lectin-based electrophoretic analysis of the expression of the 35 kDa inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain H4 fragment in sera of patients with five different malignancies. Electrophoresis, 29, 2645-2650.
  73. OMAR, S. Z., QVIST, R., KHAING, S. L., MUNIANDY, S. & BHALLA, S. 2008. Thrombophilic mutations in pre- eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension. J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 34, 174-178.
  74. TAN, P. C., MUBARAK, S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2008. Absorbable versus nonabsorbable sutures for subcuticular skin closure of a transverse suprapubic incision. Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 103, 179-181.
  75. TAN, P. C., MUBARAK, S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2008. Gamma- glutamyltransferase level in pregnancy is an independent risk factor for gestational diabetes mellitus. J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 34, 512-517.
  76. TAN, P. C., RAJASINGAM, G., DEVI, S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2008. Dengue infection in pregnancy: prevalence, vertical transmission, and pregnancy outcome. Obstet Gynecol, 111, 1111-1117.
  77. TAN, P. C., SUBRAMANIAM, R. N. & OMAR, S. Z. 2008. Predictors for caesarean delivery and neonatal admission after trial of labour in women with one previous lower segment caesarean scar. Singapore Med J, 49, 188-192.
  78. TAN, P. C., SUBRAMANIAM, R. N. & OMAR, S. Z. 2008. Trial of labor after one cesarean: role of the order and number of prior vaginal births on the risk of emergency cesarean delivery and neonatal admission. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol, 47, 305-311.
  79. AYADURAI, T., AYOB, Y., MUNIANDY, S. & OMAR, S. Z. 2007. Inherited thrombophilia markers in Malaysian women with recurrent fetal loss. Thromb Haemost, 98, 1152-1154.
  80. TAN, P. C., JACOB, R., QUEK, K. F. & OMAR, S. Z. 2007. Pregnancy outcome in hyperemesis gravidarum and the effect of laboratory clinical indicators of hyperemesis severity. J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 33, 457- 464.
  81. TAN, P. C., LING, L. P. & OMAR, S. Z. 2007. Screening for gestational diabetes at antenatal booking in a Malaysian university hospital: the role of risk factors and threshold value for the 50-g glucose challenge test. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 47, 191- 197.
  82. TAN, P. C., SUBRAMANIAM, R. N. & OMAR, S. Z. 2007. Labour and perinatal outcome in women at term with one previous lower-segment Caesarean: a review of 1000 consecutive cases. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 47, 31- 36.
  83. TAN, P. C., VALIAPAN, S. D., TAY, P. Y. & OMAR, S. Z. 2007. Concurrent oxytocin with dinoprostone pessary versus dinoprostone pessary in labour induction of nulliparas with an unfavourable cervix: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. BJOG, 114, 824-832.
  84. TAN, P. C., YOW, C. M. & OMAR, S. Z. 2007. Effect of coital activity on onset of labor in women scheduled for labor induction: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 110, 820-826.
  85. TAN, P. C., JACOB, R. & OMAR, S. Z. 2006. Membrane sweeping at initiation of formal labor induction: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol, 107, 569- 577.
  86. TAN, P. C., JACOB, R., QUEK, K. F. & OMAR, S. Z. 2006. The fetal sex ratio and metabolic, biochemical, haematological and clinical indicators of severity of hyperemesis gravidarum. BJOG, 113, 733-737.
  87. TAN, P. C., JACOB, R., QUEK, K. F. & OMAR, S. Z. 2006. Indicators of prolonged hospital stay in hyperemesis gravidarum. Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 93, 246-247.
  88. TAN, P. C., JACOB, R., QUEK, K. F. & OMAR, S. Z. 2006. Readmission risk and metabolic, biochemical, haematological and clinical indicators of severity in hyperemesis gravidarum. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 46, 446-450.
  89. KHAING,S.L., SIVANESARATNAM, V., & OMAR, S.Z. 2005. Small Cell Carcinoma of Uterine Cervix In A Teenaged Girl, 8, 62-67.
  90. MOHAMED, S.I., ABDULLAH, B.J.J. & OMAR, S.Z. 2005. Postpartum Haemorrhage. Biomed imaging Interv, 1, e13.
  91. SIDHU, K., OMAR, S.Z. & RAMAN, S. 2004. Thrombophilia In Pregnancy, 2004, 30, 234-239.
  92. ABDULLAH, B.J.J., OMAR, S.Z. & MOHAMED, I. 2003. Uterine Fibroid Embolization? New NonSurgical Treatment of Uterine Fibroids, 29, 41-47.
  93. ALI, H., ROHAIZA S., OMAR, S.Z., YUSOF, M.S. & YAMIN, B.M. 2003. (Dimethyl sulfoxide-kappa S)bis 2 -(3-methylthiophen-2-ylmethylene)furan-2- carbohydrazido zinc(II) Acta Crystallographica Section E-Structure Reports Online.
  94. NADESAN, K. & OMAR, S. Z. 2002. Rape--the Malaysian scenario. Malays J Pathol, 24, 9-14.
  95. ARUMUGAM, K. & OMAR, S. Z. 1992. The use of the semen analysis in predicting fertility outcome. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 32, 154-157.
Chapter in Books
  1. OMAR, S.Z. & KAMSURAINI, I. 2006. Rape. Editors: CHAN, Y.K. & NG, K.P. Management Aspects of Acute Care, Kuala Lumpur, University Malaya Publication; in press.
  2. OMAR, S.Z. & KHAING, S.L. 2006. Ectopic Pregnancy. Editors: CHAN, Y.K. & NG, K.P. Management Aspects of Acute Care, Kuala Lumpur, University Malaya Publication; in press.
  3. OMAR, S.Z. & SIVAVANESARATNAM, V. 2005. HIV in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Editors: ARULKUMARAN, S., SIVAVANESARATNAM, V., CHATTERJEE, V.A. & KUMAR, P. Gynaecology for Undergraduates, New Delhi, Jaypee Brothers, 14, 116-122.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases
  • Pre Eclampsia
  • Recurrent abortions
  • Uterine Fibroid Embolisation

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2013 - 2016, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Medical Disease in Pregnancy - Focus on Gestational Diabetes: Etiology, diagnosis, management, outcome and prognosis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    The role of quantitative dynamic contrats enhnaced MRI to evaluate symptomatic uterine fibroids and adenomyosis ( Consultant)
  3. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    The Effect of Structured Physical Exercise to Fat Composition and Hormonal Profile in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) ( Consultant)
  4. 2008 - 2011, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Coitus in pregnancy ( Consultant)
  5. 2011 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Association of Serum Bisphenol A (BPA) Concentration with Gynaecological Disorder in Reproductive Age Women ( Consultant)
  6. 2008 - 2010, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Promethazine vs. metoclopramide for hyperemesis ( Consultant)
  7. 2007 - 2009, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Single dose 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate in preterm labour: A randomised trial ( Consultant)
  8. 2007 - 2009, MOSTI
    Mosti 02-01-03: SF0224-Significance of oxidative stress in preeclampsia patients. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2002 - 2004, IRPA
    IRPA 06-02-03-0129 (EA129). Thrombophilic mutations in preeclampsia patients. ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Cpd Reviewer, Academy of Medicine Malaysia
    01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Pregnancy After Fertility Preservation in Young Adults, 26th Regional Congress of Perinatal Society, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (National) (11 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2019)
  2. Maternal Nutrition and Long Term Health, Early Nutrition e-Academy Southeast Asia (ENeA SEA) Kuala Lumpur Symposium on the 19th of March, Early Nutrition e-Academy South East Asia (International) (19 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2018)
  3. Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy, Diabetes Asia 2017, National Diabetes Institute (International) (12 Oct 2017 - 15 Oct 2017)
  4. GDM and Exercise, Diabetes Asia 2015 Conference, NADI (International) (06 Aug 2015 - 09 Aug 2015)
  5. Diabetes and Pregnancy - Implication to mother and fetus, 5th National Diabetes Conference, Diabetes malaysia (National) (21 Jun 2014 - 21 Jun 2014)
  6. Implications of diagnosis of Overt Diabetes in Pregnancy, National diabetes institute , National diabetes Institute (National) (26 Oct 2013 - 26 Oct 2013)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Vasorelaxant effect of genistein in the presence of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFLT1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), The 17th International Student Congress of Medical Sciences (ISCOMS)  (International) (08 Jun 2013 - 08 Jun 2013)
  2. Association of sex-steroid hormone dysregulation with the over-expression of serum 35 kDa inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor H4 fragment, 21st IUBMB and 12th FAOBMB International Congress of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (International) (02 Aug 2009 - 07 Aug 2009)
  3. Patients with different bone cancers demonstrated distinctive altered expression profiles of serum proteins. , Cancer Proteomics 2009 , European Molecular Biology Organization (International) (08 Jun 2009 - 11 Jun 2009)
  4. Over expression of the 35kDa ITIH4 fragment: Exclusive to sex-steroid hormone associated cancer? , 33rd Annual Conference Malaysian Society Biochemical Molecular Biology, 2008 (National) (27 Aug 2008 - 28 Aug 2008)
  5. Lectin-generated serum O-glycosylated proteins in sera of patients with hydatidiform mole, 33rd FEBS Congress (Federation of European Biochemical Societies) & 11th IUBMB Conference (International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) (International) (28 Jun 2008 - 03 Jul 2008)
  6. Lectin-based electrophoretic analysis of the expression of the 35 kDa inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain H4 fragment in sera of patients with five different malignancies, 17th Malaysian Society of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Scientific Meeting, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) Council and Conference Organizing Committee (International) (23 Jun 2008 - 25 Jun 2008)
  7. Serum two-dimensional electrophoretic profiles of patients with molar pregnancy, 32rd Annual Conference Malaysian Society Biochemical Molecular Biology, 2007 (National) (05 Sep 2007 - 06 Sep 2007)
  8. Profiling of O-glycosylated serum proteins of patients with cancer using the gel-based proteomics approach and lectin detection, International Symposium Glycoconjugate (International) (15 Jul 2007 - 20 Jul 2007)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Vasorelaxant effect of genistein and vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in rat s aorta , The Main Meeting of the Physiological Society , University of Manchester, United Kingdom  (University) (30 Jun 2010 - 02 Jul 2010)
  2. Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in rat s aorta, Proceedings of The Physiological Society 19 (International) (01 Jan 2010 - 03 Jan 2010)
  3. Genistein and the risk of preeclampsia: Results of a case-control study in Malaysia, The 3rd SGI International Summit 2009- Preeclampsia (International) (12 Nov 2009 - 14 Nov 2009)
  4. Genistein intake in a Malaysian population. Use of serum to validate a food frequency questionnaire in women, The 1st International Scientific Conference organized by Masterskill University College at Genting Highlands (International) (06 Nov 2009 - 08 Nov 2009)
  5. Development and validation of a food frequency questionnaire for a pregnant mother population in Malaysia, The 22nd Scientific Conference organised by Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP), University of Malaya  (National) (05 Apr 2008 - 06 Apr 2008)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Examiner for The Conjoint Masters of Obs & Gynae Examination Held Twice Every Year from 1998 Till 2024, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2018) Journal article review, (Reviewer)
  3. (2018) Research Rsk committee , (Advisory Committee)
  4. (2018) External examiner for BCPS Obs and Gynae Exam, DHAKA, BANGLADESH . , (External Examiner)
  5. (2016) Peer Review, (Reviewer)
  6. (2016) APJPH, (Reviewer)
  7. (2016) BMC Health Services Research, (Reviewer)
  8. (2016) IIUM Dissertation Masters, (External Examiner)
  9. (2016) Committee member for IPPP evaluation of grants, (Advisory Committee)
  10. (2016) BCPS -Bangladesh College of Physician and Surgeons, (External Examiner)
  11. (2016) UTAR MBBS Professional Exam, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2016) KKM Drug Therapeutic, (Advisory Committee)
  13. (2016) UMMC Medical Advisory Committee, (Advisory Committee)
  14. (2016) FRGS grant assessment, (Reviewer)
  15. (2016) IMU BSc exam, (External Examiner)
  16. (2016) BMC Pregnanny and Childbirth, (Reviewer)
  17. (2016) UTAR Final MBBS, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2015) Re: Zhongwei Huang, Nan Li, Xian Zhang, xiaoyu Wang and Lufen Gao Reproductive Outcomes following Caesarean Scar Pregnancy a single center experience and review BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, (Reviewer)
  19. (2015) MS: 1622150074135362 Early nasogastric tube feeding in optimising treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum: the MOTHER randomised controlled trial (Maternal and Offspring outcomes after Treatment of HyperEmesis by Refeeding) Jornal :BMC Pregnancy and chilbirth, (Reviewer)
  20. (2015) Genital infections and risk of premature rupture of membranes in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: a case control study. Journal: BMC Research Notes, (Reviewer)
  21. (2014) Early nasogastric tube feeding in optimising treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum: the MOTHER randomised controlled trial (Maternal and Offspring outcomes after Treatment of HyperEmesis by Refeeding), (Reviewer)
  22. (2014) Final MBBS UITM, (External Examiner)
  23. (2014) External examiner of the thesis entitled "Impact of occupation on semen quality in men seeking treatment in IIUM Fertility clinic by Dr sharmila Saraswathy a/p Shanmugam, (External Examiner)
  24. (2014) External Examiner MBBS IIUM, (External Examiner)
  25. (2014) External assessor for academic promotion Aga Khan University, Pakistan., (Advisory Committee)
  26. (2014) "Knowledge, attitude and practice rigarding Pap smear among women living in Bojnourd, North Eastern of Iran" for the Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health., (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2018) Committee reviewer/memmber National Specialist Register, Malaysian Medical Council, National
  2. (2014) 1.External assessor for academic promotion Aga Khan University, Pakistan., Aga Khan University, Pakistan, International

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) The Role of Genetic Determinants and Circulating MicroRNAs in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus During Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Longitudinal Study, SAJAD JAMAL POUR
  2. (2021) Mothers experiences of having a stillbirth, SURINDAR KAUR A/P SURAT SINGH
  3. (2020) SERUM ADIPOKINES AND GUT PEPTIDES IN GESTATIONAL DIABETES: STUDY THROUGH PREGNANCY UNTIL POST PUERPERIUM, MARYAM MOSAVAT
  4. (2016) Genomics and Metabolomics of Gestational DM, Sajad Jamalpour
  5. (2013) THE ETIOLOGY OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS, MARYAM MOSAVAT
  6. (2012) The Impact of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms, Cytokine and microRNA Profiling on Sesceptibility to Preterm Birth., IMMACULATE MBONGO LANGMIA
  7. (2006) THROMBOPHILIA INVESTIGATIONS IN MALAYSIAN WOMEN WITH RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS, THIRUCHELVAM AYADURAI
Master
  1. (2010) GENE SILENCING IN ENDOMETRIAL CANCER CELL LINES, AFIQAH ALYAA BINTI MD FUZI
  2. (2009) EFFECTS OF GENISTEIN ON DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, SITI ROSMANI BINTI MD ZIN @ ZAKARIA
  3. (2009) ASSOCIATION STUDY BETWEEN POLYMORPHISMS IN CANDIDATE GENES AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO SPONTANEOUS PRETERM BIRTH IN THE MALAYSIAN POPULATION, SITI ZALEHA BINTI SUKI

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Reviewer for Drug Authority Kkm, (01 Jan 2017 - 29 Dec 2018)
  • Committee Memmber for National Specialist Register, (01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Member of Medical Advisory Committee Ummc, (01 Jan 2015 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Secretary of Council Obstetrics and Gynaecology Chapter -Academy of Medicine Malaysia, (01 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2019)
  • Member of Medical Advisory Committee, Ummc, (01 Nov 2011 - 31 Dec 2014)
  • Committe Member for National Specialist Register, Malaysia, (01 Feb 2011 - 31 Dec 2013)