Curriculum Vitae

PROF. UMAH RANI A/P KUPPUSAMY

Professor
  • Department of Biomedical Science
    Faculty of Medicine
  • umah
  • 79674900

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • DIABETES
    obesity-adipocytes
  • NATURAL PRODUCTS
    plant and mushroom extracts, trace elements
  • FREE RADICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
    oxidative indices, diseases

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD(National University of Singapore)1994, (ANTIOXIDANTS AND FREE RADICALS)
    National University of Singapore
  • B.Sc.Biochemistry(Hons)(UM)1989, (Biological Chemistry)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Chairman
    03 Jul 2024 - present (Health and Well-Being Cluster, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Chairman
    10 Jul 2023 - 02 Jul 2024 (Health and Well-Being Cluster, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Committee Members
    14 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 (Department)
  • Manager
    01 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2024 (Department)
  • Chairman of Price Committee for purchase of RT PCR
    06 Jul 2015 - present (University Malaya)
  • Committee member to evaluate price quotations (RM 20,000-500,000)
    10 Sep 2015 - present (University Malaya)
  • Course Coordinator
    15 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    22 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    07 Sep 2015 - 26 Sep 2022 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    08 Feb 2019 - 07 Feb 2021 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    02 Sep 2019 - 02 Sep 2021 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Lecturer selection committee (FOM)
    01 May 2019 - 30 Apr 2021 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    08 Feb 2019 - 07 Feb 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Advisor of Research Integrity (FOM)
    01 Aug 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • University Professor appointed by the Faculty for Master by Research Examination committee meeting
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Health Sciences Deans Council
    03 Sep 2015 - 30 Apr 2020 (National)
  • Head of Department
    01 Aug 2018 - 07 Feb 2019 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • FRGS grant review panel
    08 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Ad-hoc committee for misconduct inquiry
    11 Mar 2019 - 11 Apr 2019 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Responsible conduct of Research workshop committee
    18 Mar 2019 - 09 Apr 2019 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Aug 2016 - 31 Jul 2018 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member of (representative ) High impact research
    01 Nov 2016 - 31 May 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Sep 2015 - 20 Feb 2017 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Committee member FOM-IACUC Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
    01 Aug 2013 - 31 Jul 2015 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head of Department
    01 Jan 2013 - 30 Jun 2014 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Biomedical Science Society,University of Malaya, Advisor
    03 Sep 2009 - 30 Jun 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Heads of Health Science Council Institutes of Higher Learning
    11 Jan 2011 - 30 Jun 2014 (National)
  • Execution Committee for Community Engagement course
    22 Oct 2013 - 28 Feb 2014 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Advisory Committee for Animal Experimental Unit, Faculty of Medicine
    23 May 2013 - 28 Feb 2014 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Execution Committee Kursus Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan (APK)
    16 Aug 2011 - 30 Aug 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member for undergraduate programme guide book
    12 Jun 2012 - 12 Jun 2013 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Assessor: Ph D conversion-Ho Yen Fong
    02 Apr 2013 - 02 Apr 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coordinator
    03 Sep 2009 - 31 Dec 2012 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Central Committee member Student Orientation
    23 Jul 2012 - 28 Sep 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Price evaluation committee for purchase of Differential Titration Calorimeter
    24 Apr 2012 - 24 Jul 2012 (University Malaya)
  • Assessor for Candidature defence-Abdul Samad
    28 Jun 2012 - 28 Jun 2012 (Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Chairman of "Future direction of Biomedical Science" since September 2010 until January 2012
    03 Jan 2011 - 03 Jan 2012 (National)
  • Coordinator for Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry I MKEB 2404, Biomedical Science Programme
    07 Jul 2008 - 15 Jan 2009 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Technical evaluation committee for the purchase of refrigerated benchtop centrifuge and microcentrifuge
    16 Aug 2008 - 18 Sep 2008 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ad-Hoc Committee to evaluate M.Med.Sc.application: Mohd.Azril bin M.Yusof
    24 Apr 2008 - 24 May 2008 (Faculty)
  • Acting Head Coordinator for Biomedical Science Programme
    06 Dec 2006 - 19 Dec 2006 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Dec 2004 - 31 Mar 2005 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator for Biomedical Science Programme Year 1
    14 Jun 2000 - 12 Jun 2002 (Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator for Lab Maths & Statistics I & II
    15 May 1997 - 04 May 2000 (Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Technical evaluation committee for the purchase of refrigerated benchtop centrifuge and microcentrifuge, CO2 incubator etc (Biomedical Science unit, Dept.of Allied Health Sciences)
    07 Mar 1997 - 06 May 1998 (Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AHLI MAJLIS PROFESOR NEGARA, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • FELLOW OF IBMS, FELLOW
    2022 to present (International)
  • FELLOW OF ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY , FELLOW
    2021 to 2024 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE, ADVISOR AND MEMBER
    Since 2016 (National)
  • ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE DEANS COUNCIL , COUNCIL MEMBER
    Since 2015 (National)
  • GRATIS JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    Since 2015 (International)
  • HEADS OF CENTRES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (IBMS)-UNITED KINGDOM, MEMBER
    Since 2013 (International)
  • HONORARY MEMBER , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSION COUNCIL, ADVISORY COMMITTEE
    2020 to 2023 (National)
  • ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY, FELLOW
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE SOCIETY, ADVISOR
    Since 2016 (National)
  • ASIA-INTERNATIONAL BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM (MOU), REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIA
    2012 to 2018 (University)
  • HEADS OF HEALTH SCIENCE COUNCIL, INSTITUTE OF HIGHER LEARNING, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2011 to 2014 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science
    Institute of Biomedical Science, 2022 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • University Malaya Learning Improvement and Teaching Enhancement Research (GOLD)
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Best poster (Supervisor of Student)
    USM 10th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science 26-28 April, 2019, 2019 (National)
  • Panel of Judges (10th Mysymbiosis- Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science)
    USM, 2019 (National)
  • Best Oral Presenter (Postgraduate student)
    International Postgraduate Symposium in Biotechnology (UTM), 2019 (International)
  • Best poster presenter- (Postgraduate student)
    Taylor's University, 2019 (National)
  • 2nd Runner-up (oral presentation) -Postgraduate student
    University of Malaya-24th BSGC, 2019 (International)
  • Advisor and Judge: 9th Malaysian symposium of Biomedical Science
    University of Malaya, 2018 (National)
  • 3rd Pan-Asian Biomedical Science Conference - advisor
    Asia-International Biomedical Science Consortium (Malaysia), 2016 (International)
  • Panel of Judges
    University Putra Malaysia, 2016 (University)
  • Leading Health Professionals of the World -2015
    International Biographical centre, Cambridge, England, 2015 (International)
  • Panel of Judges
    University Putra Malaysia, 2014 (University)
  • Best Poster Award
    Malaysian Society of Colorectal Surgeons-Coloproctology 2013, 2013 (National)
  • University of Malaya Excellence Award for outstanding achievement in the category of Excellent Lecturer (for Sciences).
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2013 (University)
  • UM EXCELLENCE AWARD
    NAIB CANSELOR, 2013 (University)
  • BRF's award for the "Best New Contribution at Explaining Pathogenesis of Disease"
    Parasitic Research Journal, 2013 (International)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2012 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • Research, Invention and Innovation Exposition (7 Bronze medals)
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • Research, Invention and Innovation Exposition (2 silver medals)
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • Ambassador for Peace Award.
    Universal Peace Federation, 2008 (University)
  • Brussels Innova Energy (EUREKA) Expo. The Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation.(1 bronze medal)
    Brussels, Belgium, 2007 (International)
  • Brussels Innova Energy (EUREKA) Exposition. The Belgian and International Trade Fair for Technological Innovation (1 silver medal)
    Brussels, Belgium, 2007 (International)
  • Research, Invention and Innovation Exposition (4 Bronze medals)
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • Research, Invention and Innovation Exposition (1 gold medal)
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • Research, Invention and Innovation Exposition (1 silver medal)
    University of Malaya, 2006 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2005 (University)
  • Ministry of Science and Technology Exposition
    Ministry of Science and Technology, 2004 (National)
  • Research Exposition and Innovation (2 bronze medals)
    University of Malaya, 2004 (University)
  • Excellent Service Award
    University of Malaya, 2002 (University)
  • Young Scientist Award
    International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), 1992 (International)
  • Young Scientist Award
    Federation of AseanOceanic Biochemists (FAOB), 1991 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Kumarasamy, Vinoth; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Jayalakshmi, Pailoor; Govind, Suresh Kumar (2023). Blastocystis sp. reduces the efficacy of 5-fluorouracil as a colorectal cancer chemotherapeutic treatment, EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY. 251. doi:10.1016/j.exppara.2023.108564
  2. Nallappan, Devi; Ong, Kien Chai; Palanisamy, Uma Devi; Chua, Kek Heng; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani (2023). Myricetin derivative-rich fraction fromSyzygium malaccenseprevents high-fat diet-induced obesity, glucose intolerance and oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice, ARCHIVES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY. . doi:10.1080/13813455.2020.1808019
  3. Phang, Shou Jin; Teh, Huey Xhin; Looi, Mee Lee; Arumugam, Bavani; Fauzi, Mh Busra; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani (2023). Phlorotannins from brown algae: a review on their antioxidant mechanisms and applications in oxidative stress-mediated diseases, JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY. . doi:10.1007/s10811-023-02913-4
  4. Phang, Shou Jin; Teh, Huey Xhin; Looi, Mee Lee; Fauzi, Mh Busra; Neo, Yun Ping; Arumugam, Bavani; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani (2023). PVA/PVP Nanofibres Incorporated with Ecklonia cava Phlorotannins Exhibit Excellent Cytocompatibility and Accelerate Hyperglycaemic Wound Healing, TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. . doi:10.1007/s13770-023-00590-5
  5. Subramaniam, Sarasvathy; Ong, Kien Chai; Sabaratnam, Vikineswary; Chua, Kek Heng; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani (2023). The Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma neo-japonicum (Agaricomycetes) Polysaccharide Extract Prevents Obesity-Induced Diabetes in C57BL/6J Mice, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS. 25(4), 27-42
  6. Tan, Pak Kheong; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Chua, Kek Heng; Arumugam, Bavani (2023). Emerging Strategies to Improve the Stability and Bioavailability of Insulin: An Update on Formulations and Delivery Approaches, CURRENT DRUG DELIVERY. . doi:10.2174/1567201820666221102094433
  7. Apparoo, Yasaaswini; Phan, Chia Wei; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Sabaratnam, Vikneswary (2022). Ergothioneine and its prospects as an anti-ageing compound, EXPERIMENTAL GERONTOLOGY. 170. doi:10.1016/j.exger.2022.111982
  8. Ho, Keat Lam; Tan, Chung Ghuan; Yong, Phaik Har; Wang, Chee Woon; Lim, Siew Huah; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Ngo, Chek Tung; Massawe, Festo; Ng, Zhi Xiang (2022). Extraction of phytochemicals with health benefit from Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth through liquid-liquid partitioning, JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH ON MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS. 30. doi:10.1016/j.jarmap.2022.100392
  9. Ho, Keat Lam; Yong, Phaik Har; Wang, Chee Woon; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Chek Tung Ngo; Massawe, Festo; Zhi Xiang Ng (2022). Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth and eye diseases: A review on phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology, JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE-JIM. 20(4), 292-304. doi:10.1016/j.joim.2022.02.002
  10. Lau, Meng-Fei; Chua, Kek-Heng; Sabaratnam, Vikineswary; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani (2022). In vitro Anti-colorectal Cancer Potential of the Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma neo-japonicum Imazeki in Hyperglycemic Condition: Impact on Oxidative Stress, Cell Cycle and Apoptosis, NUTRITION AND CANCER-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL. . doi:10.1080/01635581.2021.1931701
  11. Phang, Shou Jin; Basak, Soumyadeep; Teh, Huey Xhin; Packirisamy, Gopinath; Fauzi, Mh Busra; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Neo, Yun Ping; Looi, Mee Lee (2022). Advancements in Extracellular Matrix-Based Biomaterials and Biofabrication of 3D Organotypic Skin Models, ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. . doi:10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00342
  12. Ang, W. X., Sarasvathy, S., Kuppusamy, U. R., Sabaratnam, V., Tan, S. H., Wong, K. T., . . . Ong, K. C. (2021). In vitro antiviral activity of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma neo-japonicum Imazeki against enteroviruses that caused hand, foot and mouth disease. Tropical Biomedicine, 38(3), 239-247. doi: 10.47665/tb.38.3.063
  13. Lau, M. F., Chua, K. H., Sabaratnam, V., & Kuppusamy, U. R. (2021). In vitroandin silicoanticancer evaluation of a medicinal mushroom,Ganoderma neo-japonicumImazeki, against human colonic carcinoma cells. Biotechnology and applied biochemistry, 68(4), 902-917. doi: 10.1002/bab.2013
  14. Lee, V. S., Sukumaran, S. D., Kheong, T. P., Kuppusamy, U. R., & Arumugam, B. (2021). Role of surface-exposed charged basic amino acids (Lys, Arg) and guanidination in insulin on the interaction and stability of insulin-insulin receptor complex. Computational Biology and Chemistry, 92, 7. doi: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2021.107501
  15. Nallappan, D., Chua, K. H., Ong, K. C., Chong, C. W., Teh, C. S. J., Palanisamy, U. D., & Kuppusamy, U. R. (2021). Amelioration of high-fat diet-induced obesity and its associated complications by a myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense in C57BL/6J mice. Food & Function, 12(13), 5876-5891. doi: 10.1039/d1fo00539a
  16. Nallappan, D., Ong, K. C., Palanisamy, U. D., Chua, K. H., & Kuppusamy, U. R. (2021). Safety assessment and oxidative stress evaluation of myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense in C57BL/6J mice. International Food Research Journal, 28(4), 803-815.
  17. Phang, S. J., Arumugam, B., Kuppusamy, U. R., Fauzi, M. B., & Looi, M. L. (2021). A review of diabetic wound models-Novel insights into diabetic foot ulcer. Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 15(12), 1051-1068. doi: 10.1002/term.3246
  18. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U. D., Chua, K. H., Kuppusamy, U. R. (2020). Amelioration of hyperglycemia-induced oxidative damage in ARPE-19 cells by myricetin derivatives isolated from Syzygium malaccense. Journal of Functional Foods, 67, 11. doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2020.103844
  19. Lau, M. F., Chua, K. H., Sabaratnam, V., Kuppusamy, U. R. (2020). Rosiglitazone enhances the apoptotic effect of 5-fluorouracil in colorectal cancer cells with high-glucose-induced glutathione. Science Progress, 103(1), 22. doi: 10.1177/0036850419886448
  20. Salim, M., Abou-Zied, O. K., Kulathunga, H. U., Baskaran, A., Kuppusamy, U. R., Hashim, R. (2015). Alkyl mono- and di-glucoside sugar vesicles as potential drug delivery vehicles: detecting drug release using fluorescence. Rsc Advances, 5(68), 55536-55543.
  21. Wong, J. Y., Abdulla, M. A., Raman, J., Phan, C. W., Kuppusamy, U. R., Golbabapour, S., Sabaratnam, V. (2013). Gastroprotective Effects of Lions Mane Mushroom Hericium erinaceus (Bull.:Fr.) Pers. (Aphyllophoromycetideae) Extract against Ethanol-Induced Ulcer in Rats, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (9), Article
Others
  1. (Under review) Meng Fei lau, Kek Heng Chua, Vikineswary S, Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2021). In vitro anti-colorectal cancer potential of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma neo-japonicum Imazeki in hyperglycemic condition: impact on oxidative stress, cell cycle and apoptosis. Nutr Cancer. 4:1-18. doi: 10.1080/01635581.2021.1931701.
  2. Devi Nallapan, Kien Chai Ong, Uma Devi Palanisamy, Kek Heng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2021). Safety assessment and oxidative stress evaluation of myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense in C57BLJ mice. International Food research Journal.28(4): 803 - 815
  3. Lau, M.F; Chua,K.H; Vikineswary,S and Kuppusamy, UR (2020) In vitro and in silico anticancer evaluation of a medicinal mushroom, Ganoderma neo japonicum Imazeki, against human colonic carcinoma cells. Biotechnol Appl Biochem. 68(4):902-917. doi: 10.1002/bab.2013.
  4. Nallappan D, Chua KH, Ong KC, Chong CW, Teh CSJ, Palanisamy UD, Kuppusamy UR(2021) Amelioration of high-fat diet-induced obesity and its associated complications by a myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense in C57BL/6J mice. Food Funct. doi: 10.1039/d1fo00539a. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34019055.
  5. Phang SJ, Arumugam B, Kuppusamy UR, Fauzi MB, Looi ML. (2021) A review of diabetic wound models-Novel insights into diabetic foot ulcer. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2021 Sep 22. doi: 10.1002/term.3246. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34551455.
  6. Vannajan Shanghiran Lee, Sri Devi Sukumaran, Tan Pak Kheong, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, and Bavani Arumugam. (2020) Role of surface-exposed charged basic amino acids (Lys, Arg) and guanidination in insulin on the interaction and stability of insulin insulin receptor complex. Computational Biology and Chemistry, CBAC; 92:107501
  7. WX Ang, S Sarasvathy, UR Kuppusamy, V Sabaratnam, SH Tan, KT Wong, D Pereira, KC Ong (2021).RESEARCH ARTICLE In vitro antiviral activity of medicinal mushroom Ganoderma neo-japonicum Imazeki against enteroviruses that caused hand, foot and mouth disease.Tropical biomedicine 38 (3), 239-247.
  8. Arumugam,B., Palanisamy,U.D., Chua,K.H. and Kuppusamy, U.R.(2020).Amelioration of hyperglycaemia-induced oxidative damagein ARPE -19 cells by myricetin derivatives isolated from Syzygium malaccense. Journal of Functional Food.Vol. 67, 103844
  9. Nallappan, D., Ong, K. C., Palanisamy, U. D., Chua, K. H., & Kuppusamy, U. R. (2020). Myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense prevents high-fat diet-induced obesity, glucose intolerance and oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice. Archives of physiology and biochemistry, 1-12.
  10. Sarasvathy Subramaniam, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Chua Kek Heng, Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2020), The Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma neo-japonicum (Agaricomycetes) from Malaysia: NutritionalComposition and Potentiation of Insulin-Like Activity in 3T3-L1 Cells. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 22(1):65 78
  11. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U.D., Chua K.H., & Kuppusamy, U.R. (2019). Protective effect of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense against hydrogen peroxide-induced stress in ARPE-19 cells, Molecular Vision, 25: 47-59 (ISI)
  12. Ng, Z. X., & Kuppusamy, U. R. (2019). Effects of different heat treatments on the antioxidant activity and ascorbic acid content of bitter melon, Momordica charantia. Brazilian Journal of Food Technology, 22.
  13. Lau MF, Vellasamy S, Chua KH, Sabaratnam V, Kuppusamy UR.(2018). Rosiglitazone diminishes the high-glucose-induced modulation of 5-fluorouracil cytotoxicity in colorectal cancer cells. EXCLI J.2018 Mar 6;17:186-199. doi: 10.17179/excli2018-1011. eCollection 2018. (ISI-cited)
  14. Tan, W.C., Kuppusamy, U.R., Phan, C.W., Sabaratnam, V. (2018). Cell proliferation and DNA repair ability of Ganoderma neo-japonicum Imazeki: an indigenous medicinal mushroom from Malaysia. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 20(2), pp. 155-163
  15. Wong FN, Chua KH, Tan JAMA, Wong CM, Kuppusamy UR.(2018) Glycaemic control in type 2 diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease: the impacts on enzymatic antioxidants and soluble RAGE. Peer J. 2018 Mar 30;6:e4421. doi: 10.7717/peerj.4421. eCollection 2018.(ISI-cited)
  16. Asweni Baskaran, Kek Heng Chua, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Mani Ravishankar Ram and Umah Rani Kuppusamy*(2017). Pleurotus giganteus (Berk. Karun & Hyde),the giant oyster mushroom inhibits NO production in LPS/H2O2 stimulated RAW 264.7 cells via STAT 3 and COX-2 pathways. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 17:40 DOI 10.1186/s12906-016-1546-6
  17. Sarasvathy Subramaniam, Muhammad Hafiz B. Rosdi, and Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2017). Customized Cooking Methods Enhance Antioxidant, Antiglycemic, and Insulin-Like Properties of Momordica. Journal of Food Quality. Volume 2017, Article ID 9561325, https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/9561325 charantia and Moringa oleifera
  18. Vinoth Kumarasamy, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Pailoor Jayalakshmi, Chandramathi Samudi, Nanthiney Devi Ragavan, Suresh Kumar Govind (2017). Exacerbation of colon carcinogenesis by Blastocystis sp. PLOS One https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0183097
  19. 2.Foo Nian Wong, KekHeng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Chew Ming Wong, Soo Kun Lim and Jin Ai Mary Anne Tan(2016). Association of the receptor for advanced glycation end- products (RAGE) gene polymorphisms in Malaysian patients with chronic kidney disease. Peer J. DOI.7717/peerj.1908
  20. 3.Mohd Rashdan Abd Rahim, Ravishankar Ram Mani, Jin Ai Mary Anne Tan, Umah Rani Kuppusamy*.(2016) Non- invasive Sampling for Assessment of Oxidative Stress and Pro- inflammatory Cytokine Levels in Beta-Thalassaemia Major Patients. Romanian Review of Laboratory Medicine . Vol 24: 83-92
  21. Arumugam, B., Palanisamy, U.D., Chua K.H., & Kuppusamy, U.R. (2016). Potential antihyperglycemic effect of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense. Journal of Functional Foods, 22, 325-336.
  22. Foo Nian Wong, Jin Ai Mary Anne Tan, Tee Chau Keng, Kok Peng Ng,Kek Heng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy* (2016)Association between plasma soluble RAGE and renal function is unaffected by medication usage and enzymatic antioxidants in chronic kidney disease with type 2 diabetes.Clinica Chimica Acta.453: 56-61
  23. Nallathamby N, Serm, LG, Raman J, Abd Malek N, Vidyadaran S, Naidu M, Kuppusamy, UR, Sabaratnam V.(2016).Identification and in vitro Evaluation of Lipids from Sclerotia of Lignosus rhinocerotis for Antioxidant and Anti-neuroinflammatory Activities. Natural Product Communications, Vol 11 (10), p.1485-1490
  24. Puvaneswari Paravamsivam, Chua Kek Heng, Sri Nurestri Abdul Malek,Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Ravishankar Ram M, & Umah Rani Kuppusamy* (2016). Giant Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus giganteus(Agaricomycetes) Enhances Adipocyte Differentiation and Glucose Uptake via Activation of PPAR gamma and Glucose Transporters 1 and 4 in 3T3-L1 Cells. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 18(9): 821 831 (2016)
  25. S.Chandramathi, K.Suresh, ZB Anita, UR Kuppusamy (2016). Urinary Advanced Oxidation Protein Product: A Potential Oxidative Damage Marker for Cancer. West Indian Medical Journal. DOI: 10.7727/wimj.2012.234
  26. Tan XC, Chua KH, Ram MR, Kuppusamy UR(2016) Monoterpenes: Novel insights into their biological effects and roles on glucose uptake and lipid metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.Food Chem.196: 242-250
  27. Chan PM, Tan YS, Chua KH , Sabaratnam V, Kuppusamy UR (2015) Attenuation of Inflammatory Mediators (TNF-alpha and Nitric Oxide) and Up-Regulation of IL-10 by Wild and Domesticated Basidiocarps of Amauroderma rugosum (Blume & T. Nees) Torrend in LPS-Stimulated RAW264.7 Cells.PLOS ONE Volume: 10 Issue: 10 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0139593
  28. M.Salim,O.K. Abou-Zied, H.U.Kulathunga, A. Baskaran, U.R.Kuppusamy, R. Hashim (2015) Alkyl mono and di- glucoside sugar vesicles as potential drug delivery vehicles: detecting drug release using fluorescence. RDC Advances. Vol 5, p 55536-55543
  29. Mohd Rashdan Abd Rahim, Siew Leng Kho, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Jin Ai mary Anne Tan. Non-invasive DNA sampling for molecular analysis of beta-thalassemia: Amiable alternative sampling methods with accurate results for pediatric patients. Clinical Laboratory 61 DOI: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2015.150218
  30. Nor Adila Mhd Omar, Sumaiyah Abdullah, Noorlidah Abdullah, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Vikineswary Sabaratnam (2015).Lentinus squarrosulus (Mont.) mycelium enhanced antioxidant status in rat model.Drug Design, Development and Therapy, Volume 2015:9 Pages 5957 5964
  31. Subramaniam S, Sabaratnam V, Kuppusamy, UR (2015).Solid-substrate Fermentation of Wheat Grains by Mycelia of Indigenous Ganoderma spp. Enhanced Adipogenesis and Modulated PPAR gamma Expression in 3T3-L1 cells. Chiang Mai Journal of Science, Vol 42(2),p.269-281
  32. Wee-Cheat Tan, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Chia-Wei Phan, Yee Shin Tan, Jegadeesh Raman, Azliza Mad Anuar and Vikineswary Sabaratnam (2015). Ganoderma neo- japonicum Imazeki revisited: Domestication study and antioxidant properties of its basidiocarps and mycelia. Scientific Reports|5:12515 | DOI: 10.1038/srep12515
  33. Yee-Shin Tan, Asweni Baskaran, Neeranjini Nallathamby, Kek-Heng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Vikineswary Sabaratnam (2015). Influence of customized cooking methods on the phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of selected species of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.). Journal of Food Science and Technology-Mysore.52(2), 3058-3064
  34. 15.Kanagasabapathy, G., Chua, K.H., Malek, S.N.A., Vikineswary, S.& Kuppusamy, U.R.(2014) AMP-activated protein kinase mediates insulin-like and lipo- mobilising effects of glucan-rich polysaccharides isolated from Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer mushroom in 3T3-L1 cells. Food Chemistry.145. 198-204
  35. 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.
  36. Kuppusamy, U.R., Arumugam, B., Azaman, N., & Chai, J.W. (2014). Leucaena leucocephala fruit aqueous extract stimulates adipogenesis, lipolysis, and glucose uptake in primary rat adipocytes. The Scientific World Journal, Article ID: 737263, 1-9.
  37. Phan CW, David P, Tan YS, Naidu M, Wong KH, Kuppusamy UR, Sabaratnam V (2014). Intrastrain Comparison of the Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of an Edible Mushroom, Pleurotus giganteus, and Its Potent Neuritogenic Properties. The Scientific World Journal. Article ID: 378651DOI: 10.1155/2014/378651
  38. 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
  39. Subramaniam, S, Vikineswary, S., Umah Rani Kuppusamy, U.R., Tan. Y.S. 2014. Solid-substrate fermentation of wheat grains by mycelia of indigenous species of the genus Ganoderma (higher basidiomycetes) to enhance the antioxidant activities. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 16(3):259-267
  40. Zhi Xiang Ng, Kek Heng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2014) Proteomic analysis of heat treated bitter gourd (Momordica charantia var. Hong Kong Green) using 2D- DIGE.Food Chemistry 148, pg 155 161
  41. Chan, P.M., Kanagasabapahy, G., Tan, Y.S., Vikineswary, S., and Kuppusamy, U.R. 2013. Amauroderma rugosum (Blume & T.Nees) Torrend: Nutritional composition, antioxidant and potential anti- inflammatory properties. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/304713
  42. G. Kanagasabapathy, S.N.A. Malek, A.A. Mahmood, K.H. Chua, S. Vikineswary and U.R. Kuppusamy. 2013. Beta-glucan rich extract from Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer prevents obesity and oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet. Evidence based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2013, Article ID 185259, 10 pages, 2013. doi:10.1155/2013/185259.
  43. Jing-Yang Wong, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Jegadeesh Raman, Chia-We Phan, UMah Rani KUppusamy Shahram Golbabapur and Sabaratnam Vikineswary(2013. Gastroprotective effects of Lion's Mane Mushroom Hericium erinaceus (Bull.:Fr) Pers. (Aphyllophoromycetideae) extract against ethanol-induced ulcer in rats. eCAM 2013:492976. doi: 10.1155/2013/492976.
  44. Lai PL, Naidu M, Sabaratnam V, Wong KH, David P, Kuppusamy UR, Abdullah N, Abdul Malek SN. Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 15(6), 539-554. http://dx.doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushr.v15.i6.30
  45. Pavalamalar Rajalingam, Vijayakumar Mayakrishnan, Noorlidah Abdullah, Vikineswary S., Umah Rani Kuppusamy. 2013. In-vitro antioxidant properties of different varieties of mushrooms grown on rice grains. Agro Food Industry Hi Tech 24(5):56-58.
  46. Poh-Guat Cheng, Chia-Wei Phan, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Noorlidah Abdullah, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla and Umah Rani Kuppusamy. 2013. Polysaccharides-rich extract of Ganoderma lucidum (M.A. Curtis:Fr.) P. Karst accelerates wound healing in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Evidence based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/671252
  47. Vinoth Kumarasamy, Umah R. Kuppusamy, Chandramathi Samudi. Suresh Kumar (2013). Blastocystis sp. subtype 3 triggers higher proliferation of human colorectal cancer cells, HCT116.Parasitology Research 112:3551 3555
  48. Zhi Xiang Ng, Kek Heng Chua, Iqbal Tajunisah, Rokiah Pendek,Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2013). Attenuated levels of pro-inflammatory markers in diabetic retinopathy patients undergoing treatment with antihyperglycemic and antihypertensive drugs. CLINICS ;68(2):185-191
  49. Zhi Xiang Ng, Kek Heng Chua, Tajunisah Iqbal and Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2013) Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-Product (sRAGE)/Pentosidine Ratio: A Potential Risk Factor Determinant for Type 2 Diabetic Retinopathy. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 14(4), pg.7480- 7491
  50. Chan Kok Hoe, Chandramathi Samudi,Suresh Kumar,Kek Heng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2012) Effects of symptomatic and asymptomatic isolates of Blastocystis hominis on colorectal cancer cell line, HCT116. Parasitology Research,Volume:110,Issue:6 Pages: 2475-2480 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-011-2788-3 Pub
  51. Chandramathi Samudi, Suresh Kumar, Anita Zarina Bustam,Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2012) Infections of Blastocystis hominis and microsporidia in cancer patients: are they opportunistic? Transactions of the RoyalSociety of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Volume: 106 Issue: 4 Pages: 267-269 DOI: 10.1016/j.trstmh.2011.12.008
  52. Kanagasabapathy G, Kuppusamy UR, Abd Malek SN, Abdulla MA, Chua K, Sabaratnam V. 2012. Glucan-rich polysaccharides from Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer prevents glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and inflammation in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 12:261-270
  53. Ng Z.X., Kuppusamy U.R., Poh R.,Tajunisah I, Koay ACA, Fong, KCS, Chua, KH (2012) Lack of association between Gly82Ser, 1704G/T and 2184A/G of RAGE gene polymorphisms and retinopathy susceptibility in Malaysian diabetic patients. Genetics and Molecular Research. Volume: 11 Issue: 1 Pages: 455-461 DOI: 10.4238/2012.March.1.2 Published: 2012
  54. Ng Zhi Xiang, Kuppusamy Umah Rani, Tajunisah Iqbal,Kenneth Choong Sian Fong, Adrian Choon Aun Koay, Chua Kek Heng (2012) 2245G/A polymorphism of the receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) gene is associated with diabetic retinopathy in the Malaysian population British Journal of Ophthalmology. Volume: 96 Issue: 2 Pages: 289-292 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2011- 300658
  55. Ng Zhi Xiang, Kuppusamy Umah Rani, Tajunisah Iqbal, Chua Kek Heng (2012). Association analysis of-429T/C and-374T/A polymorphisms of receptor of advanced glycation end products (RAGE) gene in Malaysian with type 2 diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. Volume: 95 Issue: 3 Pages: 372- 377 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2011.11.005
  56. Ng, Zhi Xiang; Kuppusamy, Umah Rani; Tajunisah, Iqbal Kenneth Choong Sian Fong, Kek Heng Chua(2012) Investigation of SLC2A1 26177A/G gene polymorphism via high resolution melting curve analysis in Malaysian patients with diabetic retinopathy. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications Volume: 26 Issue: 5 Pages: 388-392.
  57. Wei Lun Wong, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Kek Heng Chua, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Yee-Shin Tan, and Vikineswary Sabaratnam. (2012) Hepatoprotective effects of Panus giganteus (Berk.) Corner against thioacetamide (TAA)- induced liver injury in rats. Evidence-based Complementray and Alternative Medicine.Volume 2012, Article ID 170303, doi:10.1155/2012/170303
  58. Jen-Wai Chai, Siang-Ling Lim, M.S.Kanthimathi & Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2011).Gene regulation in beta Sitosterol mediated stimulation of adipogenesis, glucose uptake and lipid mobilization in rat primary adipocytes. Genes and Nutrition, Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Special Issue: SI Pages: 181- 188 DOI: 10.1007/s12263-010-0196-4
  59. Kanagasabapathy G, Malek S. N. A, Kuppusamy UR and S. Vikineswary (2011).Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Extracts of Fresh Fruiting Bodies of Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) Singer. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 59, p. 2618 2626
  60. Kuppusamy UR, Tan JAMA (2010) Chelation therapy with Desferrioxamine does not normalize ferritin level but attenuates oxidative damage and improves total antioxidant level in Malaysian Chinese beta-thalassaemia major patients. West Indian Medical Journal, 60(1): 3-8
  61. Kuppusamy UR, Tan JAMA. Chelation therapy with Desferrioxamine does not normalize ferritin level but attenuates oxidative damage and improves total antioxidant level in Malaysian Chinese beta- thalassaemia major patients. Accepted West Indian Medical Journal
  62. Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Atieh Abdollahi Fard, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Kah-Hui Wong, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Noorlidah Abdullah and Salmah Ismail. (2011). Potential activity of aqueous extract of Hericium erinaceus in accelerating wound healing in rats. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms (IJMM)13(1): 33-39
  63. Ng Zhi Xiang, Chai Jen Wai & Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2011). Customized cooking method improves total antioxidant activity in selected vegetables. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition.62 (2):158-163
  64. Nor Adila Mhd Omar, Noorlidah Abdullah, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla and Vikineswary Sabaratnam (2011). Nutritional composition, antioxidant capacity and antiulcer potential of Lentinus squarrosulus (Mont.) mycelia extract. Evidenced-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. volume 2011,doi:10.1155/2011/539356
  65. Wong KH, Murali Naidu,David, Abdulla Mahmood Ameen, U.R. Kuppusamy, Noorlidah Abdullah and Vikineswary S.(2011)Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Following Crush Injury to rat Peroneal Nerve by Aqueous Extract of Medicinal Mushroom Hericium erinaceus (Bull.:Fr) Pers. (Aphyllophoromycetideae).Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.doi:10.1093/ecam/neq062
  66. CHANDRAMATHI S.; SURESH K.; SHUBA S.; MAHMOOD A.; KUPPUSAMY U. R. (2010). High levels of oxidative stress in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis. Parasitology 137(4): 605-611
  67. Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Kuppusamy UR.(2010) Solubilized antigen of Blastocystis hominis facilitates the growth of human colorectal cancer cells, HCT116.Parasitology Research.Vol106(4), pg 941- 945.
  68. Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Kuppusamy UR.(2010)Elevated Level of Urinary Hyaluronidase in Humans Infected With Intestinal Parasites.Annals of Tropical Med.& Parasitology, Vol.104 95), pg. 449-452
  69. Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Mahmood AA, Kuppusamy UR (2010). Urinary hyaluronidase activity in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis-Evidence for invasion? Parasitology Res.106(6), pg.1459-63
  70. Chandramathi s., Suresh K., Shuba S., Mahmood A., Kuppusamy UR (2010); High levels of oxidative stress in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis.Parasitology,137:pg.605-611
  71. S. Chandramathi & Kumar Govind Suresh & A. A. Mahmood & U. R. Kuppusamy (2010). Urinary hyaluronidase activity in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis evidence for invasion? Parasitol Res. 106:1459 1463
  72. Wan-Ibrahim WI,Sidik K, Kuppusamy UR(2010) A high antioxidant in edible plants is associated with genotoxic properties. Food Chemistry,122, pg 1139-1144
  73. AA Mahmood, MA Hapipah, SM Noor, UR Kuppusamy, I Salmah, ME Phipps and HM Fouad (2009). Acceleration of wound healing by Orthosphonstamineus leaf extract in rats. ASM Sc.J.3 (1)51-57.
  74. Chandramathi S , Suresh K , Anita ZB , *Kuppusamy UR. (2009),Attenuation of hydrogen peroxide and ferric reducing/antioxidant power serum levels in colorectal cancer patients with intestinal parasitic infection. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol.16(2),p15-20
  75. Chandramathi S , Suresh K , Anita ZB , *Kuppusamy UR. (2009). Comparative Assessment of Urinary Oxidative Indices in Breast and Colorectal Cancer Patients. Journal of Cancer Research & Clinical Oncology,135:319-323
  76. Chandramathi S., Suresh K., Ong SC., Anita ZB. Kuppusamy UR. (2009)Elevated Levels of Urinary Hydrogen Peroxide, Advanced Oxidative Protein Product (AOPP) and Malondialdehyde in Humans Infected With Intestinal Parasites. Parasitology, 136(3); 359-363
  77. Kanthimathi, MS; Chai, JW; Kuppusamy, UR,Lim SL(2009) FREE RADICAL RESEARCH Volume: 43,Pages: 46-46 (supp)
  78. Kho Yong Sien, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Noorlidah Abdullah, Kuppusamy Umah Rani and Oh Hoon Il (2009 Antioxidant Capacity of Fresh and Processed Fruit Bodies and Mycelium of Auricularia auricula-judae (Fr.). Journal of Medicinal Food, V 12, 167-174
  79. M.Daker, N.Abdullah, S. Vikineswary and UR Kuppusamy (2009), Production of Antioxidants by Marasmiellus sp. via solid substrate fermentation.American J.Food Technology, 4(1): 36-46.
  80. Nazratun N, Mahmood AA, Tan SY, T Sara Ahmad, Kuppusamy UR (2009) Correlations between serum hydrogen peroxide level, oxidative damage indices and biochemical markers in end stage renal disease patients. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences,Vol.9(2) 378-381.
  81. U R Kuppusamy, Y L Chong, Mahmood A A, M Indran, Noorlidah Abdullah, S.Vikineswary (2009) Lentinula edodes (Shiitake) mushroom extract protects against hydrogen peroxide induced cytotoxicty in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Vol 46(2), 161-165
  82. Wong KH, Vikineswary S., Murali Naidu, Pamela, Noorlidah Abdullah, Abdulla Mahmood Ameen and U.R. Kuppusamy. 2009. Functional recovery enhancement following nerve crush injury to rodent peroneal nerve by medicinal mushroom Hericium erinaceus. Int. J. Medicinal Mushrooms.Vol 11(3), pg 225-236.
  83. Wong Kah Hui, Vikineswary S., Noorlidah Abdullah, Umah Rani Kuppusamy and Murali Naidu. (2009). Effects of Cultivation Techniques and Processing on Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities of Extracts of Hericuem erinaceus (Bull.:Fr.) Pers. Food Technology and Biotechnology,47 (1), 47-55.
  84. Chai JW, Kuppusamy UR and Kanthimathi MS (2008), Beta-sitosterol induces apoptosois in MCF-7 cells.Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16(2), 28-30
  85. I.L.Lee, M.S. Kanthimathi, C. Wiart, N. A. Malik UR.Kuppusamy (2008). Inhibitory effects of leaf extract of Apama tomentosa on ovarian cancer. J. Trop. Med. Plants, Vol.9(2), 378-381
  86. Lim SL, Chai JW, UR Kuppusamy (2008)Evaluation of Syzygium jambolanum methanolic leaf extract for insulin-like properties. Research Journal of Biological Sciences 3(9); 1109-1114.
  87. Maelinda Daker, Noorlidah Abdullah, S. Vikineswary, P. C. Goh and U. R. Kuppusamy. (2008) Antioxidant from Marasmiellus sp. as stabilizer of lipid-rich food. Food Chemistry 107:1092-1098.
  88. Mahmood AA,Indran M, UR Kuppusamy (2008).Protective effects of Carica papaya L.leaf extract against alcohol induced gastric damage and blood oxidative stress in rats.West Indian Medical Journal. Volume 57, 323-326.
  89. Siang Ling Lim, Kar Pui Soh, *Umah Rani Kuppusamy (2008). Effects of Naringenin on Lipogenesis, Lipolysis and Glucose Uptake in Rat Adipocyte Primary Culture; A natural antidiabetic agent. Internet Journal of Alternative Medicine, Vol 5 Number 2 (on- line publication)
  90. Timothy Adrian Jinam, Maude Elvira Phipps, Mathavan Indran, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Abdullah Ameen Mahmood, Lih-Chun Hong, Juli Edo(2008). An update of the general health sattus in the indegenous populations of Malaysia. Ethnicity and Health. Vol 13 (5), 1-11.
  91. N.Nazratun, AA Mahmood, UR Kuppusamy, T.Sara.Ahmad, SY Tan (2006) Diabetes mellitus exacerbates advanced glycation end product accumulation in the veins of end stage renal failure patients. Vascular Medicine, Vol.11, 245-250
  92. Thliampalam UM, UR Kuppusamy, MS Kanthimathi and C.Wiart Comparison between the effects of Syzygium Jambolanum leaf and fruit extracts on estrogen positive and estrogen negative breast cancer cell lines. International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences, 2006, 2 (2): 236-238.
  93. Mahmood AA, K.Sidik, U.R.Kuppusamy, K.A.R. Suzainur, M.Indran and I.Salmah Evaluation of Cytoprotection Against Ethanol Induced Injury in Gastric Mucosa Pretreated with Honey in combination with Ocimum bacilium Oil or Honey in Combination with Cimetidine in Rats. J.Animal & Vertinary Advances. 2005, 4(1): 46-50.
  94. U.R,Kuppusamy, Dharmani M., MS Kanthimathi and Indran M. Antioxidant enzyme activities of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells exposed to trace elements . Biol.Trace. Elem.Res, 2005,Vol.106(1), 29-40.
  95. U.R.Kuppusamy, Indran M., Sara T., Wong S.W., Tan S.Y. and Mahmood AA. Comparison of oxidative damage between Malaysian end stage renal disease patients with or without diabetes mellitus. (2005)Clinica Chimica Acta., 351,(1-2), 197-201.
  96. U.R.Kuppusamy, M.Indran and Rokiah P. (2005)Glycemic Control in Relation to Xanthine Oxidase and Antioxidant Indices in Malaysian Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Diabetic Medicine., 22,1343-1346.
  97. U.R.Kuppusamy, Wan Y.P, Chai J.W., M.S.Kanthimathi. A comparison between Selenium dioxide and selenium methionine induced cytotoxicity in estrogen negative and positive breast cancer cell lines. Journal Food Technology. 2005, 3(2): 269-273.
  98. Indran M., Rokiah P.,Chan S.P. and U.R.Kuppusamy Association between lipid peroxidation, antioxidant enzymes and glycaemic controls in adolescent Malaysian IDDM patients. Medical Journal of Malaysia,2004, Vol.59, No.2, 166-170
  99. U.R.Kuppusamy and P.Muniandy Effects of Flavonoids on Superoxide dismutase: A structure-activity study.2004, Malaysian Journal of Biochem. & Mol. Biol.,10,15-21.
  100. M.Indran, R. Pendek, S.P. Chan and U.R. Kuppusamy Prevalence of oxidative stress in Malaysian NIDDM patients. Malaysian Journal of Biochem. & Mol. Biol. 2002, Vol.7, pg.61-64
  101. U.R. Kuppusamy, M.Indran and N.R.S.Balraj Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Potencies (FRAP) of local fruits and vegetable extracts and their effects on ferrous induced lipid peroxidation. Journal of Tropical Medicinal Plants. 2002, Vol.3, No.1: 47-53
  102. U.R.Kuppusamy, M.Indran, R.Pendek and S.P. Chan Ethnicity variation of oxidant antioxidant enzyme activities in elderly Malaysian diabetic patients with macrovascular complications. International Medical Research Journal. 2001, 5(1),25-29
  103. U.R.Kuppusamy Flavonoids, Distribution, chemistry and Role in Biology and Medicine Jummec. 1997, vol.2,No.2. pg. 85-88
  104. U.R.Kuppusamy and N.P.Das Potentiation of beta-adrenoreceptor agonist- mediated lipolysis by quercetin and fisetin in isolated rat adipocytes. Biochem.Pharmacol.1994, 47(3), 521-9
  105. U.R.Kuppusamy and N.P.Das Antilipolytic action of hesperetin in rat adipocytes Planta Medica.1993, 59(6), 508-512
  106. U.R.Kuppusamy and N.P.Das Protective effects of flavonoids and tannic acid on Crotalus adamenteus venom poisoning in mice. Pharmacol & Toxicol.1993,72, 290-295
  107. U.R.Kuppusamy and N.P.Das Effects of flavonoids on cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase and lipid mobilization in rat adipocytes. Biochem.Pharmacol. 1992, 44(7), 1307-1315
  108. U.R.Kuppusamy and N.P.Das Inhibitory effects of flavonoids on several venom hyaluronidases Experientia. 1991, 47, 1196-1200
  109. U.R.Kuppusamy, H.E.Khoo and N.P.Das (1990) Structure-activity studies of flavonoids as inhibitors of hyaluronidase; Biochem.Pharmacol. 40(2), 397-401
  110. Azila N, Kuppusamy UR, Ong KK.1989.Reduction of cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase activity of several subcellular fractions of rat brain after pretreatment with phospholipase C.Biochem Int;19(5):1077-1985
Books
  1. Ng Z.X., Kuppusamy U.R.& Chua K.H.(2013). Diabetic Retinopathy: A Glance At Molecular Level (Gene polymorphisms, Antioxidant status, Potential biomarkers and Risk factors).Edition: 1, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing: C Sevcenco
Chapter in Books
  1. Arumugam, B. & Kpuusamy U.R. (2023). Functional Foods in Clinical Trials in the Intervention of Diabetes Complications. In K.B. Pandey, M. Suttajit & Atukeren, P (Eds.) Natural Products and Their Bioactives in Antibiotic Drug Discovery, pp. 49 - 73. Wiley.
  2. Kuppusamy U.R. and Arumugam B.(2022). Novel plant bioactives, their antiaging potencies: reality and promises. In K.P. Pandey & M. Suttajit (Eds). Plant Bioactives as Natural Panacea Against Age-Induced Diseases (pp.359-386).Elsevier
  3. Poh, R. Y. Y., Noor, S. M. & Kuppusamy, U. R. (2019) Biomedical Science Programme: A preliminary study on the effectiveness of a self directed model compared to traditional lecture based teaching methods. In Hamzaid, N. A. & Ghaffar, F. A. (Eds.), Eyes on Learning, Hearts on Teaching (pp. 109-117). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: University of Malaya Press.
  4. Arumugam, B., Kuppusamy, U.R., Chua, K.H., & Palanisamy, U.D. Studies on the effects of chemical constituents from Syzygium malaccense on diabetes mellitus and its related complications. In J.N. Govil & S. Singh (Eds.), Recent Progress in Medicinal Plants Volume 46 Metabolic Disorder Diabetes, Part II (pp. 287-309). Houston, USA; Studium Press.
  5. Kanthimathi M.S., Chai JW, Lim SL & Kuppusamy UR (2009). Insulin-like activity from Cyrtandra cupulata Ridl. In: Free Radicals , Health and Lifestyle. Caporossi, D., Pigozzi, F., Sabatini., S.(Eds). MEDIMOND S.r.l.: 69-75
  6. Vikineswary,S.; Wong, K.H.; Kho, Y.S., Noorlidah Abdullah, Murali,M and Kuppusamy,UR. (2008). Mushrooms in healthy diet: Fresh or processed. In: Current Topics on Bioprocesses in Food Industries. Editors; AA Koutinas, Ashok Pandey and C Larroche, Asiatech Publishers, Inc., New Delhi. Chapter 32, p494-501
  7. U.R.Kuppusamy, M.Kasthuri Bai and M.S.Kanthimathi Immune response to flavonoids and trace elements in Micronutrients and Health: Molecular Biological Mechanisms , Eds.Kalanithi Nesaratnam and Lester Packer, AOCS Press.(2001) Chap.30, pg.313-320
Article in Proceeding
  1. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Sivanandam, S., Kuppusamy, U.R. (2013) Stress aggravates infectivity of Blastocystis hominis in rats by increasing oxidative damage and suppressing immune cell response. 12th Annual Meeting of Society for Free Radical Research, Jan 30-Feb1, 2013, Lucknow, India.(abstract)
  2. Afzan, M.Y., Suresh, K., Chandramathi, S. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Studies to assess the gene expression of cytokines of solubilized antigen of Trichomonas vaginalis. 48th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, March 27-28, 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (abstract)
  3. Arumugam, B., Manaharan, T., Heng, C.K., Palanisamy, U.D. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Antioxidant properties of Syzygium aqueum and its protective role against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), Chiang Mai University, November 28-30, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (abstract).
  4. Baskaran, A., Nallathamby, N., Chua, K.H., Sabaratnam, V. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) The effects of extracts of selected medicinal mushrooms on RAW 264.7 macrophage. National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, July 11, 2012, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Poster).
  5. Baskaran, A., Sabaratnam, V. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Inhibition of lipopolysacharide-induced nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 macrophage by extracts of selected medicinal mushrooms. 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), December 8-10, 2012, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. (abstract).
  6. Chan, P.M., Tan, Y.S., Vikineswary, S. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of submerged culture mycelia extracts of Amauroderma rugosum Blume & T.Nees. 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), December 8-10, 2012, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. (abstract).
  7. Chandramathi S., Suresh, K., Chan, K.H. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Comparison between solubilised antigen from symptomatic and asymptomatic isolates of Blastocystis hominis on colorectal cancer cells. 48th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, March 27-28, 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (abstract)
  8. Kanagasabathy, G., Malek, S.N.A., Sabaratnam, V., Chua, K.H., Abdulla, M.A. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Beta- glucan rich polysaccharides from Pleurotus sajor- caju (Fr.) Singer prevent glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and inflammation in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet. 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4, Chiang Mai University, November 28-30, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (abstract).
  9. Kanagasabathy, G., Malek, S.N.A., Sabaratnam, V., Chua, K.H., Abdulla, M.A. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Beta- glucan rich polysaccharides from oyster mushroom prevent obesity and oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet. 6th International Functional Food Symposium-Food For Asian Health, October 25-26, 2012, Hong Kong. (abstract)
  10. Kanagasabathy, G., Malek, S.N.A., Sabaratnam, V., Chua, K.H., Abdulla, M.A. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Insulin- like and lipo-mobilising effects of Pleurotus sajor- caju (Fr.) in 3T3-L1 cells. National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, July 11, 2012, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (abstract).
  11. Kumarasamy, V., Suresh, K. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Subtype 3 Blastocystis causes a higher proliferation of in vitro cancer cells. 48th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, March 27-28, 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (abstract)
  12. Kuppusamy, U.R., Ng, Z. X., Chua, K.H., Richardson, J.S. and Abdul Malek, S.N. (2012) Use of customized cooking methods to improve antioxidant & nutritional values of selected vegetables. 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), Chiang Mai University, November 28-30, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (abstract).
  13. Paravamsivam, P., Kuppusamy, U.R., Heng, C.K., Malek, S.N.A. and Sabaratnam, V. (2012) In vitro evaluation of Pleurotus giganteus for insulin-like activity. National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, July 11, 2012, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Poster).
  14. Paravamsivam, P., Sabaratnam, V., Chua, K.H., Nurestri, A.M. and Kuppusamy, U.R., (2012) In vitro evaluation of Pleurotus giganteus (Berk.) corner for insulin-like activity. 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4) Chiang Mai University, November 28-30, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (abstract).
  15. Sarasvathy, S., Vikineswary, S. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Evaluation of Ganoderma spp. mycelia extracts for insulin-like properties in 3T3-L1 mouse preadipocytes. National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, July 11, 2012, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (abstract).
  16. Subramaniam, S., Sabaratnam, V., Tan, W.C, Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Study of antioxidant activity of fresh fruiting bodies of Ganoderma neo-japonicum extracts. e 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4) organized by Natural Products Research and Development Center (NPRDC), Science and Technology Research Institute (STRI), Chiang Mai University, November 28-30, 2012, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (abstract).
  17. Tan, W.C., Sabaratnam, V., Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Taming the wild Ganoderma neo-japanicum as the potential guardian against inflammation and free radical damage. Proceedings of the International Society for Mushroom Science, August 26-30, 2012, Beijing, China (abstract).
  18. Tan, X.C., Chua, K.H. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2012) Prolonged oxidative stress stimulates differentiation and lipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), December 8-10, 2012, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. (abstract).
  19. Afzan, M.Y., Suresh, K., Chandramathi, S. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) Studies to assess the effects of Trichomonas Vaginalis on human vaginal epithelial cell and cervical cancer cell. 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (abstract)
  20. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Anita, Z.B. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) Blastocystis hominis and microsporidia infections in cancer patients. 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (abstract)
  21. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Anita, Z.B. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) High level of serum lipid damage in breast cancer patients infected with intestinal parasites. 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (abstract)
  22. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Anita, Z.B., Kok Hoe, C., Kuppusamy, U.R. and Mahmood, A.A. (2011) Blastocystis hominis infection : Could it be linked with cancer? 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (abstract)
  23. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Kuppusamy, U.R. and Anita, Z.B. (2011) Intestinal parasites exacerbate oxidative stress in cancer patients. Proceedings of the SFRR-Europe 2011 Meeting (abstract)
  24. Gowri, K., Sri Nurestri, A.M., Vikineswary, S., Mahmood, A.A. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) In vivo lipid lowering potential and antioxidant properties of polysaccharide extract from Pleurotus sp. Recent Trends in Therapeutic Advancement of Free Radical Science (abstract)
  25. Kanagasabathy, G., Sr Nurestri, A.M., Kuppusamy, U.R., Mahmood, A.A. and Vikineswary, S. (2012) Prevention of hyperglycemia and oxidative stress in high-fat induced obese C57/BL6j mice by polysaccharide extract from Pleurotus sp. (2011) International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology & The Biotech Research Society, November 21-24, 2011, Trivandrum, India (abstract)
  26. Kok Hoe, C., Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Chua, K.H. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) Effects of symptomatic and asymptomatic isolates of Blastocystis hominis on colorectal cancer cell line. Malaysian Symposium on Biomedical Science II, (abstract)
  27. Mohd Rashdan, A.R., Tan, J.A.M.A., Kuppusamy, U.R. and Kho, S.L. (2011) Assessment of DNA extracted from non- invasive samples mouthwash, saliva and buccal cells - for molecular analysis of halassemia. Proceedings of the National Postgraduate Conference in Molecular Medicine, April 13-14, 2011, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia. (Poster).
  28. Ng, Z. X., Chua, K.H., Tajunisah, I., Pendek, R. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) Soluble RAGE-pentosidine ratio as a biomarker for diabetic retinopathy. 16th Biological Science Graduate Congress, December, 12- 13, 2011, National University of Singapore, Singapore. (abstract)
  29. Ng, Z. X., Kuppusamy, U. R., Tajunisah, I., Koay, A.C.A., Fong, K.C.S. and Chua, K.H. (2011) 2245G/A polymorphism of the receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) gene is associated with the development of diabetic retinopathy. 36th Annual Conference of The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB) (abstract)
  30. Sarasvathy, S., Vikineswary, S. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) Antioxidant properties of mycelium extracts of selected indigenous Ganoderma spp. 6th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference (abstract)
  31. Suresh, K., Tan, T.C., Chandramathi, S. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) Blastocystis Past, Present, Future. 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (abstract)
  32. Tan, X.C., Abdul Kader, A.A., Mohd. Ali, H. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2011) Antioxidant properties of gallic acid derivatives and their effects on lipogenesis. 36th Annual Conference of The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB) (abstract)
  33. Vinoth K., Suresh, K., Nanthiney, D.R., Kuppusamy, U.R., Roslani A.C. and Kalyani, R. (2011) Blastocystis hominis in colonic lavage samples from colorectal cancer patients, 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (abstract)
  34. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2010) Does Blastocystis hominis exacerbate the growth of colorectal cancer cells? Proceedings of the 46th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, March 24-25, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (abstract)
  35. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Anita, Z.B., Mahmood, A,A. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2010) Effect of Blastocystis hominis on oxidative stress and cancer. 46th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (abstract)
  36. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Subah, S., Mahmood, A.A. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2010) Blastocystis hominis infection increased levels of oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokines in Sprague-Dawley rats. (abstract)
  37. Chandramathi, S., Suresh, K., Subah, S., Mahmood, A.A. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2010) Assessment of urinary hyaluronidase activity in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, March 24-25, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  38. Kuppusamy UR, Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Mahmood AA (2010).Elevated levels of oxidative stress and pro- inflammatory cytokines in rats infected with Blastocystis homonis.International Conference on Advances in Free radical research, natural products, antioxidants and radioprotectors in Health.(abstract) pg: 66.
  39. Mohd Rashdan, A.R., Kho, S.L., Tan, J.A.M.A., Kuppusamy, U.R., Tan, K.L. and Dahlia, A.L. (2010) DNA genotyping and antioxidant status in beta- thalassemia major patients using non-invasive sampling techniques. Proceedings of the International Anatomical Sciences and Cell Biology Conference (abstract)
  40. Noorlidah, A., Siti Marjiana, I., Nor Adila, M.O., Vikineswary, S., Kuppusamy U.R. and Mahmood A.A. (2010) Efficacy of antioxidant extract from Lentinus squarrosulus (Mont.) as potential nutraceutical ingredient and food stabilizer. National Biotechnology Seminar 2010, May 24-26, 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  41. Tan, W.C., Vikineswary, S. and Kuppusamy, U.R. (2010) Genoprotection and DNA repair ability of Ganoderma neo- japanicum from Malaysia. Proceedings of the Genomic Sciences-Recent trends (ICGS-2010), November 12-14, 2010, Madurai, India.
  42. 2.Nor Adila Mhd Omar, Noorlidah Abdulla, UR Kuppusamy, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla & S.Vikineswary (2009). In vivo effects of Lentinus squarrolus Mycelia extract on Biomarkers of antioxidant defence and oxidative stress. Proceedings of the 5th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference; 193-200.
  43. 7.Kah Hui Wong, Murali Naidu, Rosie Pamela david, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Noorlidah Abdulla, Umah Rani Kuppusamy & Vikineswary Sabaratnam. (2009). Functional recovery enhancement following injury to rodent peroneal nerve by lion s mane mushroom Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers.(Aphyllophoromycetideae). The 5th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference , 5-8 September 2009, Nantong, China.(abstract)pg:57
  44. AK Mohamad Fairus, S. Vikineswary and UR Kuppusamy (2009). Cytoprotective and genoprotective effects of Pleurotus sajor-caju extracts. 5th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference, 5-8 September 2009, Nantong, China.
  45. Abeer A.Alhadi, Hapipah M.Ali, Wageeh A.Yehye, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Pouya Hassandarvish (2009). Synthesis, Characterization and anti-oxidant property of polyphenolic hydrazones and their metal complexes. 6th Singapore International Chemical Conference,15-18 December 2009, SuntecInternational Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore, Pg149.
  46. Abeer A.Alhadi, Hapipah m Ali, Wageeh A. Yehye, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Pouya Hassandarvish.(2009)Synthesis, Characterization and anti-oxidant property of polyphenoloic hydrazones and their metal complexes.6th Singapore International Chemical Conference.(abstract) pg. 149
  47. Chandramathi S., Suresh K.and Kuppusamy UR. (2009) Assessment of Oxidative Stress Levels in Rats Infected with Blastocystis hominis. 45th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.(abstract) pg: 43
  48. Chandramathi s., Suresh K, Mahmood A, Kuppusamy UR. (2009)The elevation of oxidative stress levels in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis. 7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia) International Workshop, 9-12 July 2009, Langkawi Malaysia.(abstract)pg:128
  49. Gowri K, Sri Nurestri A.M., Vikineswary S., Umah Rani K.(2009) Antioxidant properties and chemical investigations of Pleurotus sajor-caju. The 14th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, 10-12 December, 2009, Bangkok(abstract) pg:49
  50. Gowri Kanagasabapathy, Sri Nurestri Abd Malek, Umah Rani Kuppusamy & Vikineswary Sabaratnam. Antioxidant properties of fresh fruiting bodies of Pleurotus sajor- caju extracts. International Congress of malaysian Society for Microbiology , 1-4 December 2009. Penang (abstract)pg:153
  51. Kah Hui Wong, Murali Naidu, Rosie Pamela david, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla, Noorlidah Abdulla, Umah Rani Kuppusamy & Vikineswary Sabaratnam. (2009). Functional recovery enhancement following injury to rodent peroneal nerve by lion s mane mushroom Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. Aphyllophoromycetideae).Proceedings of the 5th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference; 93-105.
  52. Kanthimathi M.S., Chai JW, Lim SL & Kuppusamy UR (2009). Insulin-like activity from Cyrtandra cupulata Ridl. Proceedings of SFRR- Europe Meeting 2009, Rome, 26-29 August 2009.
  53. Kuppusamy UR, Lim SL, Dahlia L, Chai JW. Insulin-like effects of naringenin. 7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia) International Workshop 2009, 9-12 July 2009, Langkawi Malaysia, (abstract)pg 55
  54. MS Kanthimathi, Chai JW, Li IL, Kuppusamy UR, Wiart C. (2009) Two native plants with antioxidant and antioxidant activities. 7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia) International Workshop, 9-12 July 2009, Langkawi Malaysia, (abstract) pg 54
  55. Mohamad Fairus AK, S. Vikineswary and UR Kuppusamy. (2009)Influence of different processing methods of fruiting bodies of Pleurotus sajor-caju Fr (Fr) on Genoprotective properties. 7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia)International Workshop, 9-12 July 2009, Langkawi Malaysia.(abstract) pg: 167
  56. Mughrabi, Mahmood AA, Noor SM, Hapipah MA, Kuppusamy UR, Harita H,and Salmah I (2009).Gastroprotective effects of Sweietenia mahogani against ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in rats. TWAS Regional Young Scientists Conference,2-5 November 2009. (abstract) Pg.86
  57. Nooriza A, Kuppusamy UR, Mahmood AA(2009). Assessment of local Plants for Glucose Tolerance in rats. 7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia) International Workshop, 9- 12 July 2009, Langkawi Malaysia (abstract) pg: 178
  58. Nor Adila Mhd Omar, Noorlidah Abdulla, UR Kuppusamy, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla & S.Vikineswary (2009). In vivo effects of Lentinus squarrolus Mycelia extract on Biomarkers of antioxidant defence and oxidative stress. The 5th International Medicinal Mushroom (abstrac) pg: 135-136 Conference, 5-8 September 2009, Nantong, China. (abstract)pg. 135-136
  59. PG Cheng, S.Vikineswary, Noorlidah Abdulla, Mahmood Ameen Abdulla and UR Kuppusamy (2009). Enhanced wound healing by healfas, a mushroom cream. 5th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference, 5-8 September 2009, Nantong, China (abstract)pg:190
  60. S.Vikineswary, AK Mohamad Fairus, Yusoff Siti Nurafirah, Kah Hui Wong, Yong Sien Kho, Wee Cheat Tan, Abdullah Noorlidah, UR Kuppusamy and N.Murali (2009). Does the nature of processing of fresh fruiting bodies or mycelia of mushrooms affect their nutraceutical properties? 5th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference, 5-8 September 2009, Nantong, China.
  61. SN Afirah Yusoff, S.Vikineswary and K.Umah Rani. (2009) Genoprotection and cytoprotection of maitake extract on H2O2 induced cytotoxicity on peripheral blood mononuclear cells. International Congress of malaysian Society for Microbiology , 1-4 December 2009. (abstract)pg:166
  62. Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Tan Wee-Cheat, Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Tan Chon Seng, Mohd Fairus Abd Kadir and Zhang Jing Song(2009) Ganoderma neo-japonicum and Lignosus rhinoceros potential medicinal mushrooms of Malaysia. Asian Mycology Congress (AMC2009) and 11th IMFMS, Taichung, Taiwan, 14-19 November 2009. (abstract) pg: 66
  63. Chai Jen Wai, Lim Siang Ling, Kanthimathi MS, Umah Rani Kuppusamy. Beta-sitosterol affects lipogenesis, lipolysis and glucoseuptake in isolated rat adipocytes. MSMBB 17th Scientific Meeting. 23-25 June 2008, The Saujana, Kuala Lumpur.(abstract)pg:48
  64. Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Ong SC, Anita ZB Kuppusamy UR.(2008) Level of Urinary ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) as an indicator for intestinal parasitic infection. 44th Annual Scientific seminar Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine. 4-5 March 2008, Grand Season s Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. (abstract)pg:47
  65. Kuppusamy UR, Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Ong SC, Anita ZB. Intestinal parasitic infection and oxidative stress in Malaysian colorectal cancer patients International Conference on Free Radical & Natural Products in Health& 7th Annual Meeting for Free Radical Research, 14-16 February 2008 (abstract) pg. 25
  66. S.N. Afirah Yusof, S.Vikineswary and K.Umah Rani. Genoprotection by Maitake on H2O2 induced cytotoxicity in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. International Congress on Bioprocesses in Food industries and 5th Convention of Biotech. Research Society India, 6-8 November 2008, Hyderabad, India.(abstract): 167
  67. Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Lim Siang Ling and Rais Mustafa. (2008) Local plant extracts with potential anti- diabetic and lipid mobilizing effects. 2nd International conference on natural products for health and beauty (NATPRO).(abstract)pg:39 Venue : Phayao, Thailand
  68. Vikineswary S., Mohd Fairus Abdul Kadir, Kuppusamy U.R., Sujatha R., Noorlidah Abdullah and Norhanom Abdul Wahab. Medicinal properties of the edible mushroom Pleurotus sajor-caju. International Congress on Bioprocesses in Food industries and 5th Convention of Biotech. Research Society India, 6-8 November 2008, Hyderabad, India.(abstract)pg:12
  69. Wan Ibrahim WI, Sidik K, Kuppusamy UR.(2008) Effect of Gnetum gnemon on H2O2-induced damage in human lymphocytes: using comet assay. MSMBB 17th Scientific Meeting. 23-25 June 2008, The Saujana, Kuala Lumpur. (abstract)pg:42
  70. Wong Kah Hui, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Noorlidah Abdullah, Murali Naidu, Umah Rani Kuppusamy. Stimulation of Neurite Outgrowth by Medicinal Mushroom Hericium erinaceus (bull.:fr.) Pers. Symposium on medicinal plants, spices and natural products (ASOMPS) XIII, 3-6 November 2008, Hyderabad.(abstract)pg:163
  71. Chandramathi S, Ong SC, Suresh K and Kuppusamy UR (2007). Elevated level of urinary hyaluronidase in humans infected with intestinal parasites. 43rd Annual Scientific seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine(abstract)pg:74
  72. Chandramathi S, Ong SC, Suresh K and Kuppusamy UR (2007). Non-invasive measurement of oxidative stress level in humans infected with intestinal parasites. 43rd Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine,2007.(abstract)pg:51
  73. Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Anita ZB and Kuppusamy UR (2007). Non-invasive assessment of oxidative stress status in breast and colorectal cancer patients. 24th World Congress of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 2007:174
  74. ChandramathiS, Suresh K, Ong SC, Anita ZB and Kuppusamy UR (2007). Oxidative stress in parasite infected colorectal cancer patients.43rd Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine.(abstract)pg:74
  75. Kho Yong Sien, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Noorlidah Abdullah, Kuppusamy Umah rani and Oh Hoon Li (2007).Effects of processing and cultivation method on medicinal properties of Auricularia auricula-judae (Fr) Quel. Proceedings of Asian Mycology Congress 2007 and 10th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium: p260
  76. L.Siang Ling, L.Bee Hong and UR Kuppusamy (2007). Insulin-like potential of Annona reticulata L. leaf aqeous extract,In: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Proceedings of the 24th World Congress, 279-282.
  77. Siti Marjiana Ismail, Noorlidah Abdullah, UR Kuppusamy and Vikineswary S (2007). Solid substrate fermentation of Lentinus squarrolus (Mont) for the production of antioxidant. Proceedings of Asian Mycology Congress 2007 and 10th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology symposium; (abstract)pg:250
  78. Wong Kah Hui, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Noorlidah Abdullah, Kuppusamy UR and Murali Naidu (2007). Antioxidant and stimulation of neurite outgrowth activities of Hericium erinaceus (Bull.:Fr)Pers. Proceedings of Asian Mycology Congress 2007 and 10th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium: p253
  79. Chandramathi S, Kuppusamy UR, Suresh K, Anita ZB. Oxidative stress status in patients with breast cancer. 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop.
  80. Jinam TA, Phipps ME, Kuppusamy UR, Indran M (2006). Comparison of general health status and oxidative stress in the indegenous populations of Malaysia.6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop
  81. Kanthimathi MS, Chai JW, Kuppusamy UR, Wiart C (2006) Antioxidant and estrogenic activiy of phytosterols.Vth International Conference on Free Radicals and Antioxidants in Health, Disease and Radiation (abstract)pg:51
  82. Lim SL, Lim BH, Kuppusamy UR(2006) Antioxidant properties of plant extracts and their effects on preadipocyte proliferation and adipogenesis. 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop 2006.(abstract)pg:98
  83. Nazratun N, Kuppusamy UR, Mahmood AA, Tan SY, T Sara Ahmad(2006). Assessment of the relationship between hydrogen peroxide and oxidative stress markers in end stage renal disease patients.6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop
  84. Rita HL, UR Kuppusamy, LLChan, Wan Ariffin Abdullah, JAMA Tan.Prooxidant state state and antioxidant status of beta thalassaemia major patients attending the University Malaya Medical Center.6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop29/6/2006- 2/7/2006.
  85. Chandramathi S., Ong SC., Suresh K., Kuppusamy UR. Higher value of Ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) in the urine of parasitic infected aborigines in Malaysia. 41st Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine.(abstract)
  86. IL Lee, M.S.Kanthimathi, C.Wiart and U.R.Kuppusamy. Apama tomentosa: Assessment of antioxidant levels and inhibitory effect on ovarian cancer cells.30th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry& Molecular Biology. (abstract)
  87. Kanthimathi MS, Chai Jen Wai, Kuppusamy UR.,Wiart C. The effects of phytosterols on breast cancer cell proliferation.International Conference on Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health (NFHR-2005)(abstract)
  88. Noorlidah Abdullah, Pavalamalar R., Vikineswary S., U.R.Kuppusamy and Chong Y.L. Mushroom mycelia as an innovative source of antioxidants.27th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology,24-27 November,2005 (abstract)
  89. I.L.Lee, M.S.Kanthimathi, U.R.Kuppusamy and Wiart C. Effects of Apama tomentosa on ovarian cancer cell. MSMBB 2004 Scientific Meeting,Melaka,13-17/7/2004 (abstract)
  90. M.S.Kanthimathi, Chai W.J.,Lee I.L., U.R.Kuppusamy, Wiart C., Hashim O.H. Protein Expression in selected plant extracts. International Conference on Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health(NFHR-2004)Chidambaram,India,17-19 /1/,2004 (abstract)
  91. Nazratun N, Mahmood AA, Ahmad Tsara, Kuppusamy UR, Tan SY.Immunohistochemical assessment of advanced glycation end products in renal failure patients.29th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Kuala Lumpur,28- 29/9/2004(abstract)
  92. R.Pavalamalar, Noorlidah Abdullah, S.Vikineswary and U.R.Kuppusamy. Antioxidant properties of tropical mushroom mycelial extracts.International seminar on natural products 19th Annual Seminar and workshop of the Malaysian Natural Products Society Kuala Lumpur,13th-16th October,2004 (abstract)
  93. Wan Izlina W.I., U.R.Kuppusamy, Chai W.J., Kanthimathi M.S., Lee I.L. Indran.M. Effects of flavonoids on CaOV- 3 cell proliferation and antioxidant enzymes.MSMBB 2004 Scientific Meeting, Melaka.13-17/7/2004(abstract)
  94. M.S.Kanthimathi, Chai W.J., U.R.Kuppusamy, Lee I.L. Wiart C. Bioactivity in selected local Plants. 5th MCBN- Unesco/Costam SFRR (Malaysia/Asean) Workshop. Micronutrients: Molecular Basis of Health and Disease,Sabah,16-20 /7/,2003 (abstract)
  95. M.S.Kanthimathi, Chai W.J., U.R.Kuppusamy, Lee I.L. Wiart C. Effect of Cyrtandra Cupulata Ridl. Extracts on selected cancer cell-lines. International Conference on role of free radicas and antioxidants in health and disease (NFHR 2003),Lucknow, India.10- 12 /2/2003 (abstract)
  96. Chai W.J, Wiart C., U.R.Kuppusamy, Kanthimathi M.S. and LeeI.L. Antioxidant capacity and in vitro cytotoxicity of Cyrtandra cupulata RIDL(Generiaceae) 27th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry& Molecular Biology, Kuala Lumpur,7/10/2002 (abstract)
  97. Lee I.L., Knthimathi M.S. and U.R. Kuppusamy. Effects of vegetable extracts on human colon tumour (HCT-8) cell-line.27th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry& Molecular Biology,Kuala Lumpur,7/10/2002 (abstract)
  98. Indran M, U.R.Kuppusamy, Rokiah P, Chan S.P., M.E.Phipps and Ong,G Oxidative stress in Malaysian diabetic patients. Asia Pacific Endocrinology Conference (12-13 November,2001) Bali (abstract)
  99. M.S.Kanthimathi , Loh,D and U.R.Kuppusamy Immune response to dietary ingested compounds. Natural Antioxidants and Free Radicals in Human Health and Radiation Biology (NFHR-2001), Mumbai, India,21- 24/7/2001 (abstract)
  100. U.R.Kuppusamy, Dharmani,M and M.S.Kanthimathi Antioxidant status in mononuclear cells exposed to micronutrients. 26th annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kuala Lumpur,2-3/10/2001(abstract)
  101. Kanthimathi M.S, Loh d, Kasthuri Bai,M.and U.R.Kuppusamy Comparative studies on cell proliferation. 25th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kuala Lumpur,3/10/2000 (abstract)
  102. MS Kanthimathi, Loh D, Kasthuri Bai M and UR Kuppusamy (2000). Micronutrients and Immune Response. Proceedings of the 12th National Biotechnology Seminar,pg 245-246
  103. U.R.Kuppusamy, C.H.Law and G.Ong Studies on the effects of glucose, iron and selenium on lipid peroxidation and xanthine oxidase in blood. 8th Fedaration of Asian Oceanic Biochemists and Molecular Biology (FAOBMB) Congress, Kuala Lumpur, 22/11/1998 ((abstract)
Other Publications
  1. Chai W.J., M.S.Kanthimathi, U.R.Kuppusamy, Wiart C, Lee I.L. Effect of Cyrtandra cupulata Ridl. (Generiaceae) extracts on two breast cancer cell lines.13 th Scientific Meeting of MSMBB, Putra Jaya,19- 21/5/2003 (abstract) - Extended Abstract
  2. Lee I.L. M.S.Kanthimathi and U.R.Kuppusamy. Vegetable Extracts on Human Colon Cancer (HCT-8) and Cervical Cancer (Caski) Cell Lines.13 th Scientific Meeting of MSMBB Putra Jaya, 19-21/5/2003 (abstract) - Extended Abstract
  3. Dharmani M., U.R. Kuppusamy and M.S. Kanthimathi. Effects of trace elements on proliferation and antioxidant activities in human mononuclear cells. 4th National Symposium on Health Sciences, Kuala Lumpur,29- 30/4/2002 (abstract) - Extended Abstract
  4. Muniandy,P. and U.R.Kuppusamy Inhibitory action of flavonoids on human erythrocyte catalase. A structure-activity study.4th National Symposium on Health Sciences, Kuala Lumpur,29-30/4/2002 (abstract) - Extended Abstract
  5. Kanthimathi M.S, Loh d, Kasthuri Bai,M.and U.R.Kuppusamy Micronutrients and immune response. 12th National Biotechnology Seminar, Lumut,Perak,12-15/11/2000 (abstract) - Extended Abstract
  6. U.R.Kuppusamy and C.H.Law Effects of trace elements and flavonoids on bovine and human milk xanthine oxidase activity. 15th Scientific Meeting of the Malayan Society of Pharmacology and Physiology, Kuban Krian, Kelantan, 8-9 May,2000 (abstract) - Extended Abstract
  7. U.R.Kuppusamy, M.Kasthuri Bai and M.S.Kanthimathi Murine thymocyte Proliferation in Response to flavonoids and trace elements.4th UNESCO- MCBN/COSTAM/SFFR (ASIAN/ASEAN) Workshop- Micronutrients and Health. Langkawi,27-30/7/2000 (abstract) - Extended Abstract
  8. M.S.Kanthimathi, Lim H.C. and U.R. Kuppusamy Storage effects of trace elements on malonaldehyde formation in tofu.24th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Kuala Lumpur,30/9/1999 (abstract) - Extended Abstract

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Nanofiber Scaffolded Marine Phlorotannin In Diabetic Wound Healing: Revealing The Role And Mechanism Using A Novel 3d Hyperglycemic Cellular Wound Model ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidation Of The Mitochondrial-associated Pathway Underlying The Protective Effects Of Mushroom's Ergothioneine Against Stress-induced Premature Senescence (sips) In Neuronal Cells ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2019 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Mushroom Based-food For Metabolic Syndrome: Safety Assessment And Validation Through A Pilot Study ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2019 - 2021, RU Geran - ADEC
    Enhance Student Learning Through Multiple Intelligence-based Teaching Strategies - The First-year Experience ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2016 - 2018, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Flavonoids derivatives with insulin-mimic actions: Exploring their influence on gut microbiota and efficacy against adiposity and hyperglycaemia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2014 - 2017, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Determination of the molecular pathology of chronic kidney disease: Analysis of RAGE gene polymorphisms and microRNA expression profiling together with functional studies using cultured renal cells. ( Consultant)
  7. 2011 - 2016, High Impact Research (HIR)
    FUNCTIONAL MOLECULES FOR LIFESTYLE DISEASES(UM.C/625/1/HIR/MOHE/SC/02) ( Sub- Principle Investigator)
  8. 2012 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Molecular Investigation of disease mechanism (HIR-Mol med) Antioxidant and protein properties of vegetables subjected to various processing methods and their effects on cellular inflammation and oxidative damage. ( Sub-Principle Investigator)
  9. 2013 - 2015, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Anti-inflammatory Activity of Selected Wild Mushroom ( Consultant)
  10. 2012 - 2015, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    PG018/2012B - Studies on the effects of chemical constituents from Syzygium sp. on oxidative stress in diabetes mellitus and related complications ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  11. 2011 - 2013, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Studies on the mechanism of Blastocystis hominis antigen mediated proinflammation, adipogenesis and insulin sensitivity in mouse preadipocytes and adipocytes. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  12. 2011 - 2013, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Mechanisms of antiinflammatory and genoprotective activities of indigenous medicinal mushroom-Ganoderma neo-japonicum (cendawan senduk) ( Consultant)
  13. 2012 - 2013, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Protective effects of edible mushroom extracts against diabetes mellitus and related complications ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  14. 2012 - 2013, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    1.In vitro evaluation of selected edible mushrooms for insulin like properties2.Culinary and medicinal mushrooms : Their effects on neuronal and embryonic development in rodents3.Isolation of potential indigenous microbes from aquaculture effluents to treat prawn aquaculture water4.Anti-inflammatory activities of culinary and medicinal mushrooms5.Chemical and biological profiling of selected marine Actinomycetes ( Consultant)
  15. 2012 - 2013, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    1.Evaluation of fibrinolytic of combination of selected species and mushroom extracts2.Chemical profiling of metabolites of Clitocybe species3.Anticoagulants from edible and medicinal mushroom4.Fibrinolytic activities of edible and medicinal mushrooms ( Consultant)
  16. 2010 - 2011, Ministry of Higher Education
    Future Direction of Biomedical Science . Ministry of Higher Education ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  17. 2010 - 2011, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Mechanism of Genoprotective and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Pleurotus sajor caju (grey oyster mushroom) ( Consultant)
  18. 2009 - 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Protective effects of edible mushroom extracts against diabetes mellitus and related complications ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  19. 2008 - 2009, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Salivary DNA Genotyping and Oxidative Stress Markers in Beta Thalassaemia Major Patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  20. 2007 - 2008, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Human adipocyte cellular model as a tool to study the lipogenic and lipolytic efficacy of plant extracts with nutraceutical and/or therapeutic potential (Project leader) (FRGS) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  21. 2005 - 2008, TORAY (Malaysia Toray Foundation)
    Differences in oxidative stress and anti-oxidant status in beta-thalassaemia major patients on different iron chelation therapies (Toray) ( Consultant)
  22. 2008 - 2008, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Differences in oxidative stress and anti-oxidant status in beta-thalassaemia major patients on different iron chelation therapies (Research University Grant) ( Consultant)
  23. 2007 - 2007, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    Human adipocyte cellular model as a tool to study the lipogenic and lipolytic efficacy of plant extracts with nutraceutical and/or therapeutic potential (Project leader), 2007 (Research University grant) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  24. 2006 - 2007, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Histological and serological assessment of advanced glycation end products and macromolecular damages in renal failure patients (Co-investigator), 2006-2007 ((FRGS) ( Consultant)
  25. 2003 - 2007, IRPA
    Modulation of Insulin response by micronutrients from natural sources (IRPA) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  26. 2004 - 2007, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    The Effect of Plant Extracts on DNA Damage and Repair In Human Fibroblast Cell Line ( Consultant)
  27. 2004 - 2006, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Effect of plant extracts on DNA damage and repair (Co-investigator), 2004-2006 ( Consultant)
  28. 2003 - 2006, IRPA
    The study of advanced glycation and lipoxidation end-products in the serum and blood vessels of patients with diabetes and renal failure (IRPA) ( Consultant)
  29. 2002 - 2003, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Oxygen stress in diabetes and studies on the effects of flavonoids and trace elements in hyperglycemic system (Vote F) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  30. 2002 - 2003, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Effects of plant extracts on human fibroblast cells (vote F) ( Consultant)
  31. 2002 - 2003, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Effects of plant extracts on human vascular (Vote F) ( Consultant)
  32. 2002 - 2003, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Effects of flavonoids on ovarian cancercell-line (vote F) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  33. 2001 - 2002, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Effects of micronutrients on immune response (vote F) ( Consultant)
  34. 1999 - 2001, IRPA
    Investigation of Free Radical Generation and its prevention by trace elements and flavonoids in diabetes (IRPA) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  35. 1998 - 1999, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Studies on the effect of natural products and trace elements on neurotransmitters and xanthine oxidase activity and MDA formation in rat brain (Vote F) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  36. 1997 - 1998, Short Term Research Fund (Vote F)(PJP)
    Studies of neurotransmitters and melatonin metabolism in rat pineal gland primary culture (vote F) ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • External Examiner for International Medical University Biomedical Science Programme, IMU
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)
  • Expert Advisory Panel for Intercalated Medical Science Programme (UKM), UKM
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)
  • National Kesum Initiative, National Kesum Initiatives
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Expert Panel: Scholarship Interview, Human Life Advancement Foudation
    01 Dec 2020 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • External Examiner, USM (Biomedical Science ), USM
    01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jan 2020 (National)
  • Biomedical Science Programme External Examiner, Taylor's University
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Assessor of UKM Biomedical Science Programme Curriculum Review, UKM
    01 Dec 2019 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • Bioactivity Investigation of Extracts from Porcupine Dates, Monash University
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (International)
  • External Assessor for Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree Programme, MAHSA University
    01 Feb 2017 - 01 Feb 2018 (National)
  • Expert Panel: Scholarship Interview, HUMAN LIFE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION (HLAF)*
    01 Feb 2017 - 01 Feb 2017 (National)
  • Review of Frgs Grant Application by Segi University, MYGRANTS
    01 Feb 2017 - 01 Feb 2017 (National)
  • External Assessor for a/P Promotion Exercise -Ucsi, UCSI
    01 Feb 2016 - 01 Feb 2016 (National)
  • Panel of Judges, UPM, University Putra Malaysia
    01 Feb 2014 - 01 Feb 2014 (National)
  • Master of Medical Science (Biochemistry) by Course Work and Dissertation-Programme Assessor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
    01 Feb 2014 - 01 Feb 2014 (National)
  • External Assessor for Promotion Exercise (UKM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malayasia
    01 Feb 2013 - 01 Feb 2013 (National)
  • Working Committee for Allied Health Profession (Ahp) Bill-Biomedical Science Profession, Ministry of Health
    01 Feb 2011 - 01 Feb 2013 (National)
  • Ibms Accreditation Chairman, Univeriti Kebangsaan Malayasia
    01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2013 (National)
  • External Assessor for Promotion Exercise (Professor), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
    01 Aug 2012 - 01 Aug 2012 (National)
  • Academic Advisor, Nilai College University
    01 Aug 2011 - 01 Aug 2012 (National)
  • Evaluation of Ppp Grant Proposal Cycle 1/2012, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
    01 Feb 2012 - 01 Feb 2012 (National)
  • Reviewer for Journal of Food Science and Technology, Journal of Food Science and Technology
    01 Feb 2012 - 01 Feb 2012 (National)
  • Evaluation Panel , Umrg, University Malaya
    01 Feb 2012 - 01 Feb 2012 (National)
  • Evaluation of Pppgrant Proposal Cycle 2/2012, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
    01 Feb 2012 - 01 Feb 2012 (National)
  • Panel Member for Accreditation Review Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), Monash University, Sunway Campus
    01 Feb 2012 - 01 Feb 2012 (National)
  • Reviewer for Journal of Medicinal Food, Journal of Medicinal Food
    01 Aug 2011 - 01 Aug 2011 (International)
  • Phd Thesis Internal Examiner, University of Malaya
    01 Aug 2011 - 01 Aug 2011 (National)
  • Phd Thesis External Examiner-2 Annamalai University, India, Annamalai University
    01 Aug 2011 - 01 Aug 2011 (International)
  • Reviewer of Journal Article for African Journal of Biotechnology, African Journal of Biotechnology
    01 Apr 2011 - 01 Apr 2011 (International)
  • Phd Thesis External Examiner - 1. Annamalai University, Indiaeffect of Diosmin On Strptozocin Induced Type 2 Disbetic Rats, Annamalai University
    01 Feb 2011 - 01 Feb 2011 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Obesity, the bane of aging: Roles and challenges of phytotherapy., Malaysian Phytotherapy and Phytocosmetics Virtual Symposium 2021, Monash University (International) (23 Nov 2021 - 24 Nov 2021)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Plant-based diet to combat obesity and related complications, Southeast Vegetarian Congress (SEAVC) 2023 (4-6 July, 2023), Thai Vegetarian Association (International) (04 Jul 2023 - 06 Jul 2023)
  2. Updates on the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma neo japonicum Imazeki: an elixir from Malaysia's indigenous population., 11th International Conference on Nutrition and Physical Ativity (NAPA 2022), Society for Free Radical Research ()SFFR-Thai (International) (15 Dec 2022 - 17 Dec 2022)
  3. Mushroom as sustainable food (Forum panelist), Development of mushrooms as sustainable superfoods of the future 2022 (DoMASSoF22), Universiti Teknologi Mara (International) (10 Dec 2022 - 10 Dec 2022)
  4. Responsible Conduct in Research, APRU GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM MINI CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH RESEARCH ETHICS, APRU Global Health- University of Southern California (International) (13 May 2022 - 13 May 2022)
  5. Crosstalk between hyperglycemia and Cancer, Bridging Translational Cancer Research Forum- World Cancer Day, University of Malaya Cancer Research institute (University) (03 Mar 2020 - 03 Mar 2020)
  6. Amelioration of Obesity, Hyperglycemia and Oxidative Stress in C57BL/6J Mice: Effects of Myricetin Derivatives from Syzygium Malaccense, 17th Annual Meeting of The Society for Free Radical Research and conference on Role and Management of Oxidative Stress in Human Disease, Bio-Science Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India (International) (12 Feb 2020 - 15 Feb 2020)
  7. Research Highlights of Metabolic Syndrome , University of Malaya-University of Edinburgh Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (International) (05 Dec 2017 - 06 Dec 2017)
  8. Antioxidants in Food and Cancer Prevention, Sixth National Health Seminar, University Sains Islam Malaysia (National) (23 Oct 2017 - 23 Oct 2017)
  9. The Role of Natural Products in Mitigating Oxidative Stress, 3rd Pan-asia Biomedical Science Conference, UM,UKM, UPM, USM, IIUM, UITM, Tunku Abdul Rahman University, IMU (International) (07 Dec 2016 - 08 Dec 2016)
  10. Roles of Natural Products in Mitigating Oxidative Stress: A Research Update, CMU-UM Innovative Green and Sustainability Research Symposium, Chiang Mai University (International) (07 Aug 2016 - 09 Aug 2016)
  11. Fungi as natural source of potential antidiabetic agents., The 6th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO 6), Khon Kaen University, Thailand (International) (21 Jan 2016 - 23 Jan 2016)
  12. Fungi as Natural Source of Potential Antidiabetic Agents, 6th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO6), Khon Kaen University, Thailand (International) (21 Jan 2016 - 23 Jan 2016)
  13. Healthy Living, 7th Asia Pacific Vegetarian Congress, Acia Pacific Vegetarian Society and (International) (26 Nov 2015 - 28 Nov 2015)
  14. Use of customized cooking methods to improve antioxidant & nutritional values of selected vegetables, 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), Natural Products Research and Development Center (NPRDC), Science and Technology Research Institute (STRI), Chiang Mai University (International) (28 Nov 2013 - 30 Aug 2013)
  15. Anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties of beta-glucan rich extract from Pleurotus spp, 12th Annual Meeting of Society for Free Radical Research, Jan 30-Feb1, 2013, Lucknow, India. (30 Jan 2013 - 01 Feb 2013)
  16. Use of customized cooking methods to improve antioxidant & nutritional values of selected vegetables., 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), NPRDC and STRI,Chiang Mai, Thailand (International) (28 Nov 2012 - 30 Nov 2012)
  17. In vivo lipid lowering potential and antioxidant properties of polysaccharide extract from Pleurotus sp., Proceedings of the Recent Trends in Therapeutic Advancement of Free Radical Science, January 9-11, 2011, SFRR, SFRR India (International) (09 Jan 2011 - 11 Jan 2011)
  18. In vivo lipid lowering potential and antioxidant properties of polysaccharide extract from Pleurotus sp., Recent Trends in Therapeutic Advancement of Free Radical Science, January 9-11, 2011, SFRR, Chennai, India., SFRR-India (International) (09 Jan 2011 - 11 Jan 2011)
  19. Elevated levels of oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokines in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis., International Conference on Advanced in Free Radicals Research, Natural Products, Antioxidants and Radioprotectors in Health and Ninth Annual Meeting of the Society of Free Radical Research-India, SFRR-India (International) (11 Jan 2010 - 13 Jan 2010)
  20. Elevated levels of oxidative stress and pro- inflammatory cytokines in rats infected with Blastocystis homonis., International Conference on Advances in Free radical research, natural products, antioxidants and radioprotectors in Health (International) (11 Jan 2010 - 13 Jan 2010)
  21. In vitro effects of edible mushroom extracts on lipogenesis, lipolysis and glucose., 10.UR Kuppusamy. UM-KU Seminar 2009. Biotechnology in the Era of sustainable development. IN VITRO EFFECTS OF EDIBLE MUSHROOM EXTRACTS ON LIPOGENESIS, lLIPOLYSIS AND GLUCOSE UPTAKE IN RAT. Strategic Partnering of UM & Korea , 23-24 Februari 2009, dewan kuliah C, ISB,University of Malaya (Invited speaker) (University) (23 Dec 2009 - 24 Feb 2009)
  22. Insulin-like effects of naringenin. , Kuppusamy UR, Lim SL, Dahlia L, Chai JW. Insulin-like effects of naringenin. 7th COSTAM/SFRR (Asia/Malaysia) International Workshop 2009, 9-12 July 2009, Langkawi Malaysia, pg 55 (Invited speaker)., COSTAM/SFRR (International) (09 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009)
  23. Umah Rani Kuppusamy, Lim Siang Ling and Rais Mustafa. Local plant extracts with potential anti-diabetic and lipid mobilizing effects, 2nd International conference on natural products for health and beauty (NATPRO).  (International) (17 Dec 2008 - 19 Dec 2008)
  24. Kuppusamy UR, Chandramathi S, Suresh K, Ong SC, Anita ZB. Intestinal parasitic infection and oxidative stress in Malaysian colorectal cancer patients., International Conference on Free Radical & Natural Products in Health& 7th Annual Meeting for Free Radical Research-India, 2008. 14-16 February 2008, Jaipur, India (invited speaker)  (International) (14 Feb 2008 - 16 Feb 2008)
  25. UR Kuppusamy, YL. Chong, AA mahmood, A. Noorlidah and S. Vikineswary. Edible mushroom extracts against oxidative damage in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. , Society for Free Radical Research India;Satellite Meeting (International) (11 Feb 2008 - 12 Feb 2008)
  26. The effects of Carica papayaL.leaf extract on hydrogen peroxide induced cytotoxicity and genotoxicity in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells., 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International Workshop, COSTAM/SFRR Asean/Malaysia /International (International) (29 Jun 2006 - 02 Jul 2006)
  27. Effects of trace elements on mononuclear and cancer cells, UR Kuppusamy, Dharmani,M, Wan Izlina WI, Kanthimathi MS, Indran M. Effects of trace elements on mononuclear and cancer cells. International Conference on Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health(NFHR-2005) , International Conference on Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health(NFHR-2005)  (International) (10 Jan 2005 - 12 Jan 2005)
  28. Effects of trace elements on mononuclear and cancer cells., International Conference onNatural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health(NFHR-2005), Society for Free Radical Research, India/International (International) (10 Jan 2005 - 12 Jan 2005)
  29. Oxidative stress and macrovascular complications in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus., UR Kuppusamy, Indran M, Rokiah P and SP Chan. Oxidative stress and macrovascular complications in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.XV11th Annual Conference of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research, XV11th Annual Conference of Indian Society for Atherosclerosis Research  (International) (21 Dec 2004 - 23 Dec 2009)
  30. Oxidative stress and macrovascular complications in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus., XV11th Annual Conference ofIndian Society for Atherosclerosis Research., Society for Free Radical Research, India /International (International) (21 Oct 2004 - 23 Oct 2004)
  31. Oxidative Stress in Diabetes Mellitus: The Malaysian Scene, International Conference on Natural Products, Free and Radioprotectors in Health(NFHR-2004), Society for Free Radical Research, India/International (International) (17 Jan 2004 - 19 Jan 2004)
  32. Antioxidant potencies in local fruits and vegetables, Workshop on: Free Radicals & Health Society for Free Radical Research Malaysia, COSTAM/SFRR Asean/Malaysia (International) (05 Sep 2001)
  33. In vitro effects of trace elements on blood oxidant-antioxidant system, Natuaral Antioxidants and Free Radicals in Human Health and Radiation Biology (NFHR-2001) ), Society for Free Radical Research, India/International (International) (21 Jul 2001 - 24 Jul 2001)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Beta Thalassaemia Major Patients at the University Malaya Medical Centre, UR Kuppusamy, Chan LL, JAMA Tan. Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Status in Beta Thalassaemia Major Patients at the University Malaya Medical Centre MTSF Research Grant Symposium, Auditorium Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya 16/12/09 (oral presenter), Malaysia Toray Foundation and University of Malaya (National) (16 Dec 2009 - 16 Dec 2009)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Ethanol extract ol Pleurotus giganteus (Berk. Karunarathna & K. D. Hyde) suppresses LPS and H202 induced NO production in RAW 264.7 cells via STAT 3 and iNOS., International Symposium: Natural Products and Drug Discovery- Future Perspectives, Vienna University of Technology (International) (13 Nov 2014 - 14 Nov 2014)
  2. The use of Amauroderma rugosum (Blume& T.Nees) Torrend as a Potential Anti-inflammatory Agent, Asia-KoreaConference on Science and Technology, AKC (International) (21 Nov 2013 - 23 Nov 2013)
  3. Mushroom polysaccharides, SFRR-Europe 2013 Conference.New Era of -omics in Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine, Athens, Greece, SFRR-Europe (International) (23 Sep 2013 - 25 Sep 2013)
  4. Blastocstis sp.infection in colorectal cancer patients: prevalence and risk factors, Coloproctology 2013, Malaysian Society of Colorectal Surgeons (National) (14 Mar 2013 - 16 Mar 2013)
  5. Study of antioxidant activity of fresh fruiting bodies of Ganoderma neo-japonicum extracts., 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), NPRDC and STRI, Chiang Mai, Thailand (International) (28 Nov 2012 - 30 Nov 2012)
  6. Beta-glucan rich polysaccharides from Pleurotus sajor- caju (Fr.) Singer prevent glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and inflammation in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet., 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), NPRDC and STRI, Chiang Mai, Thailand (International) (28 Nov 2012 - 30 Nov 2012)
  7. In vitro evaluation of Pleurotus giganteus (Berk.) corner for insulin-like activity, 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), NPRDC and STRI, Chiang Mai, Thailand (International) (28 Nov 2012 - 30 Nov 2012)
  8. Beta-glucan rich polysaccharides from oyster mushroom prevent obesity and oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet, 6th International Functional Food Symposium-Food For Asian Health, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (International) (25 Oct 2012 - 26 Oct 2012)
  9. Studies to assess the gene expression of cytokines of solubilized antigen of Trichomonas vaginalis., 48th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, March 27-28, 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia., Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (27 Mar 2012 - 28 Mar 2012)
  10. Prevention of hyperglycemia and oxidative stress in high-fat induced obese C57/BL6j mice by polysaccharide extract from Pleurotus sp., International Conference on New Horizons in Biotechnology & The Biotech Research Society, The Biotech Society of India (International) (21 Nov 2011 - 24 Nov 2011)
  11. Antioxidant properties of mycelium extracts of selected indigenous Ganoderma spp., 6th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference, International Medicinal Mushroom Society (International) (25 Sep 2011 - 29 Sep 2011)
  12. Antioxidant properties of gallic acid derivatives and their effects on lipogenesis., Annual Conference of The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB), MSMBB (National) (27 Jul 2011 - 28 Jul 2011)
  13. 2245G/A polymorphism of the receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) gene is associated with the development of diabetic retinopathy. 3, 36th Annual Conference of The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB), MSMBB (National) (27 Jul 2011 - 28 Jul 2011)
  14. Assessment of DNA extracted from non-invasive samples mouthwash, saliva and buccal cells - for molecular analysis of -thalassemia, National Postgraduate Conference in Molecular Medicine, USM (National) (13 Apr 2011 - 14 Apr 2011)
  15. High level of serum lipid damage in breast cancer patients infected with intestinal parasites., 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2011 - 04 Mar 2011)
  16. Genoprotection and DNA repair ability of Ganoderma neo- japanicum from Malaysia., International Conference on Genomic Sciences-Recent trends (ICGS-2010), School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University (International) (12 Nov 2010 - 14 Nov 2010)
  17. DNA genotyping and antioxidant status in beta- thalassemia major patients using non-invasive sampling techniques., International Anatomical Sciences and Cell Biology Conference,, NUS (International) (26 May 2010 - 29 May 2010)
  18. Antioxidant extract from Lentinus squarrosulus (Mont.) as potential nutraceutical ingredient and food stabilizer., National Biotechnology Seminar, MOSTI (National) (24 May 2010 - 26 May 2010)
  19. Effect of Blastocystis hominis on oxidative stress and cancer, 46th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  20. Does Blastocystis hominis exacerbate the growth of colorectal cancer cells?, 46th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  21. Blastocystis hominis infection increased levels of oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokines in Sprague-Dawley rats., 46th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  22. Assessment of urinary hyaluronidase activity in rats infected with Blastocystis hominis., 46th Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
  23. Synthesis, Characterization and anti-oxidant property of polyphenolic hydrazones and their metal complexes., 6th Singapore International Chemical Conference, Suntec International Convention & Exhibition (International) (15 Dec 2009 - 18 Dec 2009)
  24. S.N. Afirah Yusof, S.Vikineswary and K.Umah Rani. Genoprotection of Maitake extract on H2O2 induced cytotoxicity of peripheral blood mononuclear cells, Malaysian Mushroom Conference and Foray A global Outlook of the mushroom industry 27-29 November 2008.  (National) (27 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008)
  25. Mohamad Fairus, A.K, Vikineswary S, and Kuppusamy UR. Cytoprotective and Genoprotective effects of Pleurotus sajor-caju extracts., Malaysian Mushroom Conference and Foray A global Outlook of the mushroom industry 27-29 November 2008.  (National) (27 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008)
  26. Wong Kah Hui, Vikineswary Sabaratnam, Noorlidah Abdullah, Murali Naidu and Umah Rani Kuppusamy. Stimulation of Neurite Outgrowth by Medicinal Mushroom Hericium Erinaceus (Bull.:Fr.) Pers. , Malaysian Mushroom Conference and Foray A global Outlook of the mushroom industry  (National) (27 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008)
  27. Siti Marjiana Ismail, Noorlidah Abdullah, UR Kuppusamy and Vikineswary S. Inhibition of lipid peroxidation of coconut and palm oil by Lentinus Squarrosulus antioxidants., Malaysian Mushroom Conference and Foray A global Outlook of the mushroom industry 27-29 November 2008.  (National) (27 Nov 2008 - 29 Nov 2008)
  28. Mahmood AA, Hapipah MA, Fouad HM, Kuppusamy UR, Salmah I, Anwar N. Acceleration of wound healing potential by Solanum torvum fruit extract in rats. , Conference on Biodiversity and National Development: Achievements, opportunities and challenges. 28-30 May 2008,  (National) (28 May 2008 - 30 May 2008)
  29. Effects of processing and cultivation method on medicinal properties of Auricularia auricula-judae (Fr) Quel., Asian Mycology Congress 2007 and 10th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium (International) (02 Dec 2007 - 06 Dec 2007)
  30. Solid substrate fermentation of Lentinus squarrolus (Mont) for the production of antioxidant., Asian Mycology Congress 2007 and 10th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology symposium (02 Dec 2007 - 06 Dec 2010)
  31. Antioxidant and stimulation of neurite outgrowth activities of Hericium erinaceus (Bull.:Fr)Pers., Asian Mycology Congress 2007 and 1th International Marine and Freshwater Mycology Symposium (International) (02 Dec 2007 - 06 Dec 2007)
  32. Insulin-like potential of naringenin, Lim SL, Soh KP and Kuppusamy UR (2007. Insulin-like potential of naringenin. Malaysian Science and Technology Congress 2007, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (National) (04 Sep 2007 - 06 Sep 2007)
  33. Insulin-like Potential of Annona reticulata Leaf aqueous extract, Lim SL, Lim BH and Kuppusamy UR (2007). Insulin-like Potential of Annona reticulata Leaf aqueous extract.24th World Congress of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,(20-24 August 2007) Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (International) (20 Aug 2007 - 24 Aug 2009)
  34. Non-invasive assessment of oxidative stress status in breast and colorectal cancer patients, 24th World Congress of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (International) (20 Aug 2007 - 24 Aug 2007)
  35. Elevated level of urinary hyaluronidase in humans infected with intestinal parasites, 43rd Annual Scientific seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (20 Mar 2007 - 22 Mar 2007)
  36. Oxidative stress in parasite infected colorectal cancer patients, 43rd Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (20 Mar 2007 - 22 Mar 2007)
  37. Lipogenesis, Lipolysis and Glucose uptake assays, UR Kuppusamy, Lim Siang Ling, Rais Mustafa, Chai Jen Wai(2006). Lipogenesis, Lipolysis and Glucose uptake assays.CENAR-Herbal Industry Business Forum & Exhibition 2006, CENAR (University) (17 Jan 2007 - 17 Jan 2009)
  38. Assessment of genotoxicity and chemopreventive properties of plant extracts (zingiber) using single cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay). , Sidik K, Kuppusamy UR, Ibrahim H, Mahmood AA, Wan Ibrahm WI, Suzainur KAR, Salamat H. Assessment of genotoxicity and chemopreventive properties of plant extracts (zingiber) using single cell gel electrophoresis (comet assay). Seminar Hasil Penyelidikan UM 2006. Developing nowledge through research, University Malaya (University) (06 Sep 2006 - 07 Sep 2006)
  39. Comparison of general health status and oxidative stress in the indegenous populations of Malaysia, 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop (International) (29 Jun 2006 - 02 Jul 2006)
  40. Antioxidant properties of plant extractsand their effects on preadipocyte proliferation and adipogenesis., 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop (29 Jun 2006 - 02 Jul 2006)
  41. Oxidative stress status in patients with breast cancer, 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop (29 Jun 2006 - 02 Jul 2006)
  42. Assessment of the relationship between hydrogen peroxide and oxidative stress markers in end stage renal disease patients, 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop (International) (26 Jun 2006 - 02 Jul 2006)
  43. Assessment of Genotoxicity and Chemopreventive properties of plant extracts using single cell gel electrophoresis (Comet Assay), Sidik K, Kuppusamy UR, Mahmood AA, Jaafar NA, Koay SH, Salamat H, Chin YS, Wan Ibrahin WI, Suzainur KAR (2007)Assessment of Genotoxicity and Chemopreventive properties of plant extracts using single cell gel electrophoresis (Comet Assay). CENAR-Herbal Industry Business Forum & Exhibition 2006, CENAR (University) (17 Jan 2006 - 17 Jan 2009)
  44. Higher value of Ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) in the urine of parasitic infected aborigines in Malaysia, 41st Annual Scientific Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine.  (National) (10 Mar 2005 - 11 Mar 2005)
  45. Antioxidant properties of tropical mushroom mycelial extracts, 19th Annual Seminar and workshop of the Malaysian Natural Products Society  (International) (13 Oct 2004 - 16 Oct 2004)
  46. Immunohistochemical assessment of advanced glycation end products in renal failure patients, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, ,28-29/9/2004 (National) (28 Sep 2004 - 29 Sep 2004)
  47. Effects of Apama tomentosa on ovarian cancer cell, MSMBB 2004 Scientific Meeting (13 Jul 2004 - 17 Jul 2004)
  48. Antioxidant capacity and in vitro cytotoxicity of Cyrtandra cupulata RIDL(Generiaceae), 27th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for  (National) (07 Oct 2002)
  49. Effects of vegetable extracts on human colon tumour (HCT-8) cell-line, 27th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry& Molecular Biology (National) (07 Oct 2002)
  50. Oxidative stress in Malaysian diabetic patients., Asia Pacific Endocrinology Conference  (International) (12 Nov 2001 - 13 Nov 2001)
  51. Immune response to dietary ingested compounds., Natural Antioxidants and Free Radicals in Human Health and Radiation Biology (NFHR-2001) (International) (21 Jul 2001 - 24 Jul 2007)
PRESENTER
  1. Unravelling the Oxidant-Antioxidant Enigma in Health and Disease, Inaugural lecture, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (University) (15 Sep 2016 - 15 Sep 2016)
  2. Inhibition of lipopolysacharide-induced nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 macrophage by extracts of selected medicinal mushrooms., 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (International) (08 Dec 2012 - 10 Dec 2012)
  3. Antioxidant properties of Syzygium aqueum and its protective role against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, 4th International Conference on Natural Products for Health and Beauty (NATPRO4), Chiang Mai University, NPRDC and STRI, Chiang Mai, Thailand (International) (28 Nov 2012 - 30 Nov 2012)
  4. Subtype 3 Blastocystis causes a higher proliferation of in vitro cancer cells., 48th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine,, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (27 Aug 2012 - 28 Aug 2012)
  5. Taming the wild Ganoderma neo-japanicum as the potential guardian against inflammation and free radical damage., International Society for Mushroom Science, ISMS Beijing (International) (26 Aug 2012 - 28 Aug 2012)
  6. Blastocystis hominis in colonic lavage samples from colorectal cancer patients., 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine,, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2011 - 04 Mar 2011)
  7. Local plant extracts with potential anti-diabetic and lipid mobilizing effects, 2nd International conference on natural products for health and beauty (NATPRO) (17 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2010)
  8. Insulin-like potential of Annona reticulata L. leaf aqeous extract, XXIV World Congress of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine,  (International) (20 Aug 2007 - 24 Aug 2007)
  9. Prooxidant state state and antioxidant status of beta thalassaemia major patients attending the University Malaya Medical Center., 6th SFRR/COSTAM (Asean/Malaysia) International workshop (29 Jun 2006 - 02 Jul 2010)
  10. Mushroom mycelia as an innovative source of antioxidants., 27th Symposium of Malaysian Society for Microbiology (01 Dec 2005)
  11. Apama tomentosa: Assessment of antioxidant levels and inhibitory effect on ovarian cancer cells, 30th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry& Molecular Biology (01 Dec 2005)
  12. Effects of flavonoids on CaOV-3 cell proliferation and antioxidant enzymes, MSMBB 2004 Scientific Meeting (01 Dec 2004)
  13. Antioxidant status in mononuclear cells exposed to micronutrients, 26th annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, (02 Oct 2001 - 03 Oct 2001)
  14. Comparative studies on cell proliferation., 25th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (National) (03 Oct 2000)
  15. Studies on the effects of glucose, iron and selenium on lipid peroxidation and xanthine oxidase in blood., 8th Fedaration of Asian Oceanic Biochemists and Molecular Biology (FAOBMB) Congress (International) (23 Nov 1998)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. Diabesity Prevention and Control: Roles and Mechanisms of polyphenols, 11th MYSYMBIOS, 6-7 March 2021 , International Medical University. (National) (06 Mar 2021 - 07 Mar 2021)
OTHERS
  1. Acute toxicity assessment of myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense in C57BL/6J mice, Graduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, Malaysia (National) (26 Nov 2020 - 26 Nov 2019)
  2. Isolation, Toxicity and Oxidative Stress Evaluation of Myricetin Derivatives from Syzygium malacensse in C57BL/6J Mice , 2nd International Postgraduate Symposium in Biotechnology 2019, Institute of Bioproduct Development, UTM  (International) (24 Sep 2020 - 25 Sep 2020)
  3. Myricetin derivative-rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense (malay apple) protects against obesity, hyperglycemia, and oxidative stress in C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet, 24th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2019, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya (International) (19 Dec 2019 - 21 Dec 2019)
  4. In vitro antiviral activity of Ganoderma neo-japonicum Imazeki mushroom extracts against enteroviruses that cause hand, foot, and mouth disease , 10th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, University Sains Malaysia (National) (26 Apr 2019 - 28 Apr 2019)
  5. Impact of boiling duration on polysaccharide extraction, anti-glycemic and antioxidant potentials of the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma neo-japonicum Imazeki, 3rd Pan-Asian Biomedical Science Conference 2016 Jointly Organized By Um, Ukm, Upm, Iium, Usm, Utar, Imu, Uitm,mohe, Jointly Organized By Um, Ukm, Upm, Iium, Usm, Utar, Imu, Uitm,mohe (International) (07 Dec 2016 - 08 Dec 2016)
  6. Lack of Association of RAGE Gene Polymorphisms with Chronic Kidney Disease in Malaysian Patients, 3rd Pan-Asian Biomedical Science Conference 2016, Jointly Organized By Um, Ukm, Upm, Iium, Usm, Utar, Imu, Uitm,mohe (International) (07 Dec 2016 - 08 Dec 2016)
  7. Effect of rosiglitazone on high-glucose-induced modulation of 5-fluorouracil cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer cells, 3rd Pan-asia Biomedical Science Conference OrganiserUm,ukm, Upm, Usm, Iium, Uitm, Tunku Abdul Rahman University, Imu, OrganiserUm,ukm, Upm, Usm, Iium, Uitm, Tunku Abdul Rahman University, Imu (International) (07 Dec 2016 - 08 Dec 2016)
  8. CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES: PLASMA SOLUBLE RAGE AS AN INDICATOR OF RENAL FUNCTION DECLINE, International postgraduate research awards seminar, University of Malaya (National) (07 Mar 2016 - 08 Mar 2016)
  9. Unlocking the anti-inflammatory potential of medicinal mushroom: Amauroderma rugosum (Blume & T. Nees) Torrend, International Conference on Life Science and Biological Engineering 2015, Nagoya, Japan, Higher Education Forum (International) (04 Nov 2015 - 06 Nov 2015)
  10. Evaluation of protective effects of myricetin derivatives from Syzygium malaccense against diabetic retinopathy: An in vitro approach, International Conference on Life Science and Biological Engineering 2015,Nagoya, Japan, Higher Education Forum (International) (04 Nov 2015 - 06 Nov 2015)
  11. Modulation of neuroinflammatory pathways by Amauroderma rugosum (Blume & T. Nees) Torrend, 2nd International Conference of Traditional and Complementary Medicine on health 2015, China Medical University (International) (24 Oct 2015 - 27 Oct 2015)
  12. Protective effect of active myricetin derivatives rich fraction from Syzygium malaccense against oxidant-induced stress condition in human retinal pigment epithelium, International Conference on Antioxidants & Degenerative Diseases (ICADD 2015), UKM (International) (03 Jun 2015 - 04 Jun 2015)
  13. Amauroderma rugosum(Blume & T. Nees) Torrend: A potential Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory agent, International Conference on Antioxidants & Degenerative Diseases (ICADD 2015), UKM (International) (03 Jun 2015 - 04 Jun 2015)
  14. Ganoderma neo-japonicum aqueous extract and its polysaccharide fraction inhibits oglucosidase activity and stimulates lipogenesis in 3T3-11 cells, International Symposium: Natural Products and Drug Discovery-Future Perspectives, Vienna University of Technology (International) (13 Nov 2014 - 14 Nov 2014)
  15. Identification of myricetin derivatives as potent antioxidant and antihyperglycemic agents in standardised extract of Syzygium malaccense, 21st MSMBB Annual Scientific Meeting-Biotechnology for Global Sustainability and Prodperity, MSMBB (National) (01 Oct 2014 - 03 Oct 2014)
  16. Antioxidant and potential anti-inflammatory activity of Basiodocarp of Amauroderma rugosum(Blume & T. Nees) Torrend, 18th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, University Malaya (International) (06 Jan 2014 - 07 Jan 2014)
  17. Receptor for advanced glycation end-product (RAGE) gene polymorphism 2245/A is associated with pro-inflammatory, oxidative glycation markers and soluble RAGE in diabetic retinopathy, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 20th Scientific Meeting, MSMBB (National) (26 Jun 2013 - 27 Jun 2013)
  18. Stress aggravates infectivity of Blastocystis hominis in rats by increasing oxidative damage and suppressing immune cell response., 12th Annual Meeting of Society for Free Radical Research, Society for Free Radical Research India (International) (30 Jan 2013 - 01 Feb 2013)
  19. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of submerged culture mycelia extracts of Amauroderma rugosum Blume & T.Nees., 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC),, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (International) (08 Dec 2012 - 10 Dec 2012)
  20. Prolonged oxidative stress stimulates differentiation and lipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes., 17th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress (BSGC), Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. (International) (08 Dec 2012 - 10 Oct 2012)
  21. Evaluation of Ganoderma spp. mycelia extracts for insulin-like properties in 3T3-L1 mouse preadipocytes., National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, University of Malaya (National) (11 Jul 2012 - 11 Jul 2012)
  22. The effects of extracts of selected medicinal mushrooms on RAW 264.7 macrophage., National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, Univesity of Malaya (National) (11 Jul 2012 - 11 Jul 2012)
  23. Insulin-like and lipo-mobilising effects of Pleurotus sajor-caju (Fr.) in 3T3-L1 cells, National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, University of Malaya (University) (11 Jul 2012 - 11 Jul 2012)
  24. In vitro evaluation of Pleurotus giganteus for insulin- like activity., National Postgraduate Seminar 2012, University of Malaya (National) (11 Jul 2012 - 11 Jul 2012)
  25. Comparison between solubilised antigen from symptomatic and asymptomatic isolates of Blastocystis hominis on colorectal cancer cells., 48th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (27 Mar 2012 - 28 Mar 2012)
  26. Soluble RAGE-pentosidine ratio as a biomarker for diabetic retinopathy., 16th Biological Science Graduate Congress,, NUS (International) (12 Dec 2011 - 13 Dec 2011)
  27. Intestinal parasites exacerbate oxidative stress in cancer patients., SFRR-Europe 2011 Meeting, September, 7-10, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey., SFRR Europe (International) (07 Sep 2011 - 10 Sep 2011)
  28. Effects of symptomatic and asymptomatic isolates of Blastocystis hominis on colorectal cancer cell line, Malaysian Symposium on Biomedical Science II, IIUM (National) (12 Mar 2011 - 13 Mar 2011)
  29. Blastocystis hominis infection : Could it be linked with cancer?, 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, (National) (03 Mar 2011 - 04 Mar 2011)
  30. Blastocystis hominis and microsporidia infections in cancer patients., 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2011 - 04 Mar 2011)
  31. Blastocystis Past, Present, Future, 47th Annual Scientific Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (National) (03 Mar 2011 - 04 Mar 2011)
  32. Antioxidant and estrogenic activiy of phytosterols, Vth International Conference on Free Radicals and Antioxidants in Health, Disease and Radiation (International) (05 Jan 2006 - 07 Jan 2010)
  33. The effects of phytosterols on breast cancer cell proliferation, International Conference on Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors in Health(NFHR-2005) (International) (10 Jan 2005 - 12 Jan 2005)
  34. Protein Expression in selected plant extracts., International Conference on Natural Products, Free Radicals and Radioprotectors  (International) (17 Jan 2004 - 19 Jan 2004)
  35. Effects of Cyrtandra cupulata extracts on selected cancer cell-lines., International Conference on role of free radicas and antioxidants in health and disease (NFHR 2003) (International) (10 Feb 2003 - 12 Feb 2003)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Deciphering The Role of Cinacanthus Nutans Extract in Reshaping The Tumor Microenvironment and Its Effect On Triple Negative Breast Cancer., National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2023) Anti-Adipogenic and Neuroprotective Effects of Penta-Methoxy Flavone (Pmf) in The Obese Zebrafish Model, National, (External Examiner)
  3. (2023) Evaluation of 2 Candidates for Promotion to Associate Professor (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University), International, (External Evaluator)
  4. (2022) Nilai University Promotion Evaluation (Associate Professor), National, (External Evaluator)
  5. (2022) Anti-Diabetic Effects of Limonene in Male and Female Diabesity Zebrafish Model, National, (External Examiner)
  6. (2022) Nano-Encapsulation and Synergism: An Approach to Enhance The Anticancer Activity of Thymol Against Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, International, (External Examiner)
  7. (2022) Nki Presentation Evaluation Panel, National, (External Evaluator)
  8. (2022) Frgs Grant Proposal Evaluation, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  9. (2020) Evaluator of Transdisciplinary Research Grant Scheme application, (Reviewer)
  10. (2019) Mygrants FRGS External Evaluator, (Reviewer)
  11. (2019) Mygrants FRGS External Evaluator, (Reviewer)
  12. (2017) Gene EXpression in preadipocytes subjected to free fatty acid and TNF-alpha treatment(PPP project, Faculty of Medicine 2009)
  13. (2017) Biological Activities of Schizophyllum commune FR (M.Sc Thesis) 2009 (Internal examiner), (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2016) Assessor for PhD conversion-MGN 140053, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2016) Reviewed article for "Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, (Reviewer)
  16. (2016) Internal Examiner PhD thesis- Pharmacology, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2016) External Assessor for post of Associate Professor- UKM, (External Assessor)
  18. (2016) Evaluator for Dato' Mahmod Merican Research Grant, (Reviewer)
  19. (2016) External examiner PhD thesis UKMP50267, (External Examiner)
  20. (2016) Internal examiner PhD thesis- Pharmacy, (Internal Examiner)
  21. (2016) External assessor for A/Prof promotion exercise -UCSI, (External assessor)
  22. (2016) External examiner PHD thesis -UKM P73226, (External Examiner)
  23. (2016) External assessor for Professor promotion -IIUM, (External assessor)
  24. (2016) External assessor for Professor promotion -UKM, (External assessor)
  25. (2016) PhD thesis- Department of Pharmacology, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2016) Reviewed article for LWT-Food Science and Technology, (Reviewer)
  27. (2016) Internal examiner PhD thesis-Microbiology, (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2015) External Assessor for post of Professor- UKM, (External Assessor)
  29. (2015) External examiner Masters thesis-UKM P63201, (External Examiner)
  30. (2015) Master of Science thesis evaluation:Neuroprotective and neuritogenic activities of Lignosus Rhinocerotis (Cooke)Ryvarden, (Internal Examiner)
  31. (2015) External Examiner of PhD Thesis - Pondycherry Chitteti Ramamurthy, (External Examiner)
  32. (2015) PhD Thesis Evaluation:University of Madras- Christinal, (External Examiner)
  33. (2015) Review of manuscript for "Food & Function, (Reviewer)
  34. (2015) PhD Thesis Evaluation UKM; Tan Jen Kit, (External Examiner)
  35. (2010) Master of Medical Science: A study of the anti-inflammatory activities of Callicarpa farinosa and its major constituent betulinic acid, (Internal Examiner)
  36. (2009) Reviewed 8 articles for Science alert journals (2009) non-ISI , (Reviewer)
  37. (2009) Reviewed 6 projects (internal grants), Faculty of Medicine (2009), (Reviewer)
  38. (2002) Review of manuscript for Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice (2002), (Reviewer)
  39. Reviewer for the journal Diabetic Medicine (2002), (Reviewer)
  40. Cytotoxic effect of betulinic acid and betulinic acid acetate on human myeloid leukemia (HL-60) cell-line (M.SC thesis) 2008. External examiner , (External Examiner)
  41. Chemopreventive Efficacy of Ferulic acid and ellagic acid against nicotine-induced toxicity in vivo and in vitro as compared to N-acetylcysteine
  42. Bioactivities of leaves of some Etilingera species (Zingiberaceae) in Peninsular Malaysia (Ph.D.thesis) 2009 (External Examiner) , (External Examiner)
  43. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Phaleria macrocarpa (M.Sc.Thesis)2009 (external examiner) , (External Examiner)
  44. Protective effect of Moringa oleifera leaves against biological oxidative damage in vitro and in vivo (Ph.D thesis)2006 (External examiner) , (External Examiner)
  45. Vascular effects of flavonoids in hypertension and diabetes mellitus (Ph.D thesis) 2006 (Internal Examiner) , (Internal Examiner)
  46. The postprandial metabolic fate and antioxidant potential of vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol and tocotrienols) in humans (Ph.D thesis)2007 (Internal Examiner) , (Internal Examiner)
  47. Effects of damnacanthal, nordamnacanthal, betulinic acid and zerumbone isolated from local medicinal plants on leukemia cell lines and immune cells (M.Sc thesis)2007 (External Examiner) , (External Examiner)
  48. M.Sc.Thesis UKM: Aida Juliana (2009), (External Examiner)
  49. Chemopreventive efficacy of ferrulic acid and ellagic acid against nicotineinduced toxicity in vivo and in vitro as compared to N-acetylcysteine (PhD thesis)2008 External Examiner , (External Examiner)
  50. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2004) , (Reviewer)
  51. Studies on antioxidant properties of Tropical plant leaf extracts: Guava tree, papaya tree and Andrographis paniculata leaves; B.Sc, Monash (2004), (External Examiner)
  52. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-1 (2002) , (Reviewer)
  53. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-1(2001) , (Reviewer)
  54. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-2 (2001), (Reviewer)
  55. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -2 (2002), (Reviewer)
  56. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-3 (2002), (Reviewer)
  57. Review of manuscript for Free Radical Research (2005), (Reviewer)
  58. Review of manuscript for Journal of Pancreatic Research (2004), (Reviewer)
  59. Review of manuscript for Phytotherapy research (2005), (Reviewer)
  60. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2005), (Reviewer)
  61. Review of manuscript for Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2005) , (Reviewer)
  62. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2006), (Reviewer)
  63. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Medicine (2004), (Reviewer)
  64. Review of manuscript for The European Journal of Pharmacology (2008), (Reviewer)
  65. Review of manuscript for Journal Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2008), (Reviewer)
  66. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-4 (2002), (Reviewer)
  67. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2007), (Reviewer)
  68. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Malaysia-1 (2003), (Reviewer)
  69. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Malaysia-2 (2003), (Reviewer)
  70. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-2 (2007), (Reviewer)
  71. Review of manuscript for Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-2 (2007), (Reviewer)
  72. Review of manuscript for Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2007), (Reviewer)
  73. Review of manuscript for Science Alert (2008), (Reviewer)
  74. Kesan pemberian vitamin E kelapa sawit pada dos berbeza terhadap penyembuhan luka pada tikus normal dan diabetes (M.Med.Sc thesis)2003 (External examiner) , (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Expert Advise On Curriculum Review for The Biomedical Science Degree Programme, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Academic Advisor, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2024) External Advisor for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programme, National, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2016) Joint research on Giant cell tumour cells, Chinese University of Hong Kong, International
  5. (2015) In vivo anti-epileptic assessment of Amauroderma rugosum (wild mushroom) extract-PhD project collaboration with Chinese Medical University, Taiwan, Chinese Medical University, Taiwan -University Malaya, International
  6. (2012) MOU with UM Biomedical Science programme and 8 other Asian Universities, Biomedical Science Consortium, International
  7. (2012) RMIT Australia, Research networking, Mushroom Research Centre, International
  8. (2008) NATPRO networking committee, Natural Products for Health and Beauty Phayao, Thailand, International
  9. (2007) Guest lecturer, Malacca Multimedia University, University
  10. (2000) Endothelial primary and secondary cell culture-Research attachment, University of Mahidol, Bangkok, Thailand, International

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) Chemical Modification of Selected Peptide Drugs for Enhanced Therapy of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, TAN PAK KHEONG
  2. (2023) Synthesis of Phlorotannin Nanofiber Scaffold with Immunomodulatory Capacity: Testing in an in-vitro Chronic Inflammatory Co-culture Model, HUEY XHIN TEH
  3. (2023) Fabrication, Characterisation and Wound Healing Evaluation of Phlorotannin Nanofibres as an Antioxidative Dressing for Wound Healing in Hyperglycaemic Condition, PHANG SHOU JIN
  4. (2023) Identification and Characterisation of Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Agents Against Enteroviruses That Cause Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, ANG WEI XIN
  5. (2023) Studies on the Protective Effects of Ergothioneine - Rich Mushroom Extract Against Stress - Induced Premature Senescence (SIPS) in Neuronal Cells, YASAASWINI A/P APPAROO
  6. (2021) PREVENTIVE AND REVERSAL EFFECTS OF MYRICETIN DERIVATIVES FROM SYZYGIUM MALACCENSE ON HIGH FAT DIET-INDUCED OBESITY AND ITS RELATED COMPLICATIONS IN MICE, DEVI A/P NALLAPPAN
  7. (2021) STUDIES ON ANTI-CANCER POTENTIAL OF GANODERMA NEO-JAPONICUM IMAZEKI MUSHROOM AGAINST COLORECTAL CANCER CELLS IN HIGH GLUCOSE CONDITION, LAU MENG FEI
  8. (2019) <strong>STUDIES ON THE EFFECTS OF POLYSACCHARIDE ISOLATED FROM THE INDIGENOUS MUSHROOM <em>GANODERMA NEO-JAPONICUM</em> (IMAZEKI) ON GLUCOSE AND LIPID METABOLISM</strong>, SARASVATHY A/P SUBRAMANIAM
  9. (2016) MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN MALAYSIAN PATIENTS, WONG FOO NIAN
  10. (2015) Studies on the Effects of Myricetin Derivatives from Syzygium Malaccense in Hyperglycemia and Related Complications., BAVANI A/P ARUMUGAM
  11. (2015) AMAURODERMA RUGOSUM (BLUME & T.NEES) TORREND ATTENUATES THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL CASCADE OF INFLAMMATORY EVENTS IN EPILEPTOGENESIS, CHAN PUI MUN
  12. (2014) Studies Of Rage Gene Polymorphisms, Oxidative Stress And MicroRNA Profiles In Malaysians Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease, Wong Foo Nian
  13. (2013) AMAURODERMA RUGOSUM (BLUME & T.NEES) TORREND ATTENUATES THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL CASCADE OF INFLAMMATORY EVENTS IN EPILEPTOGENESIS, CHAN PUI MUN
  14. (2013) STUDIES ASSOCIATING BLASTOCYSTIS SP. TO COLORECTAL CANCER, VINOTH A/L KUMARASAMY
  15. (2012) Studies on the effects of chemical constituents from Syzigium sp. on oxidative stress in diabetes mellitus and related complications, Bavani Arumugam
  16. (2009) The association between RAGE gene polymorphisms and the microvascular complications of Type 2 diabetic Malaysian patients, Ng Zhi Xiang
  17. (2009) STUDIES ON THE RECEPTOR FOR ADVANCED GLYCATION END-PRODUCT (RAGE) GENE POLYMORPHISMS, PRO-INFLAMMATORY BIOMARKERS AND OXIDATIVE - GLYCATION INDICES IN MALAYSIAN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, NG ZHI XIANG
  18. (2009) Studies associating Blastocystis sp.to colorectal cancer, Vinoth Kumarasamy
  19. (2009) Protective effects of aqueous extract of fresh fruiting bodies of Pleurotus sajor caju on organ damage in diabetic mice., Gowri Sabaratnam
  20. (2006) Assessment of Oxidative stress in patients with A) Cancer B)Parasitic infection, Chandramathi Samundi
  21. (2003) Investigation of the anticancer, antioxidant, estrogenic, wound-healing and insulinic activity of phytosterols isolated from Cyrtandra cupulata Ridley (Generiaceae), Chai Jen Wai
Master
  1. (2023) Elucidating The Mechanism Of Adipocyte Browning By Peperomia Pellucida In Diet Induced Obesity In Mice, DEVINYA PILLAY
  2. (2023) Study on the effects of Pleurotus pulmonarius fortified diet on high-fat diet-induced metabolic abnormalities and gut microbiota, MUHAMMAD DHIA LAI BIN MUHAMMAD FIRDAUS LAI
  3. (2021) Development of Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Agent(s) Against Enteroviruses that Caused Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease., ANG WEI XIN
  4. (2016) ENHANCED DIFFERENTIATION OF 3T3-L1 ADIPOCYTES BY EXTRACTS OF Pleurotus giganteus (Berk)KARUNARATHNA & K.D. HYDE, PUVANESWARI A/P PARAVAMSIVAM
  5. (2015) Effects of monoterpenes on glucose uptake and lipid metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, TAN XIEN CHERH
  6. (2013) SUPPRESSION OF LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDE AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE-INDUCED INFLAMMATORY RESPONSES IN RAW 264.7 MACROPHAGE BY PLEUROTUS GIGANTEUS AND LIGNOSUS RHINOCEROTIS, ASWENI A/P BASKARAN
  7. (2012) Evaluation of fibrinolytic activities of a combination of selected spices and mushroom extracts, Kayathri a/p Panjavarnam
  8. (2012) Antioxidant properties and geno-protective effects of selected Pleurotus spp., Mohammad Reza Roushan
  9. (2011) Extracts and fractions of edible mushroom Pleurotus giganteus (Berk) Karunarathna & K.D. Hyde enhanced differentiation of 3T3-L1 adipocytes, Puvanesvari a/p Paramasivam
  10. (2011) Effects of monoterpenes on glucose uptake and lipid metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, Tan Xien Cherh
  11. (2011) Ant-iinflammatory activity of selected medicinal mushrooms, Asweni a/p Baskaran
  12. (2009) Assessment of selected indegenous Ganoderma spp.for antioxidant and insulin-like properties, Sarasvathy Subramaniam
  13. (2008) Salivary assessment of DNA genotyping and oxidative stress in Beta Thalassaemia Major patients, Mohd.Rashdan
  14. (2008) effects of Lentinus squarrosulus water extract on biomarkers of antioxidant defence and oxidative stress, Nor Adila binti Mhd.Omar
  15. (2008) Assessment of Leucaena leucocephala for in vivo anti-diabetic and antioxidant effects in streptozocin-induced diabetic rats, Noriza binti Azaman
  16. (2007) Cytoprotective and GenoprotectiveActivities of Pleurotus sajor-caju, Mohamad Fairus Abd.Kadir
  17. (2005) Histological and Serological Assessment of Advanced Glycation End Products and Macromolecular damages in renal failure patients, Nazratun Nafizah binti Akhtar Husin
  18. (2005) ASSESSMENT OF PLANT EXTRACTS FOR INSULIN-LIKE PROPERTIES USING RAT ADIPOCYTE PRIMARY CULTURE, LIM SIANG LING
  19. (2004) Effects of local edible plant extracts in DNA damage and repair, Wan Izlina Wan Ibrahim
  20. (2002) Oxygen Stress in diabetes:Antioxidant enzymes and free radical activity, Indran Mathavan
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2010) Bachelor of Biomedical SCience : MTEB2180
  2. (2009) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  3. (2008) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  4. (2007) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  5. (2006) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  6. (2005) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  7. (2004) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  8. (2002) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  9. (2001) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  10. (2000) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  11. (1999) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180
  12. (1998) Bachelor of Science
  13. (1988) Bachelor of Biomed Science: MTEB2180

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) MQF7005 - Responsible Conduct of Research
  2. (2022) MQF7005 - Responsible Conduct of Research
  3. (2021) MQF7005 - Responsible Conduct of Research
  4. (2020) MQF7005 - Responsible Conduct of Research
  5. (2019) MQF7005 - Responsible Conduct of Research
Bachelor
  1. (2023) MIC1007 - Biochemistry
  2. (2023) MIC3008 - Chemical Pathology
  3. (2022) MIC1007 - Biochemistry
  4. (2022) MIC3008 - Chemical Pathology
  5. (2020) MIC1001 - Biochemistry for Biomedical Science
  6. (2020) MIC3008 - Chemical Pathology
  7. (2019) MIC1001 - Biochemistry for Biomedical Science
  8. (2019) MIC3008 - Chemical Pathology
  9. (2019) MIC3008 - Chemical Pathology
  10. (2017) MIC3008 - Chemical Pathology
  11. (2017) Biochemistry for Biomedical Science
  12. (2016) MIC1001 - Biochemistry for Biomedical Science
  13. (2015) MBEB3102 - Clinical Chemistry
  14. (2012) MBEB1106 - Biochemistry
  15. (2012) MBEB1107 - Analytical Biochemistry
  16. (2012) MBEB3105 - Applications and Advances in Molecular Biology
  17. (2012) MKEB3404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii (B)
  18. (2011) MBEB1106 - Biochemistry
  19. (2011) MBEB1107 - Analytical Biochemistry
  20. (2011) MKEB2404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 1 (B)
  21. (2010) MKEB2404 - Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry I
  22. (2010) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  23. (2009) MTEB3401 - Application and Advances in Molecular Biology (B)
  24. (2008) MKEB2404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 1 (B)
  25. (2008) MTEB1101 - Introductory Biochemistry I
  26. (2008) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry Ii
  27. (2007) MKEB2404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 1 (B)
  28. (2007) MKEB3404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii (B)
  29. (2007) MKEB3404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii (B)
  30. (2007) MTEB1101 - Introductory Biochemistry I
  31. (2007) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  32. (2007) MTEB3303 - Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
  33. (2006) MKEB2404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 1 (B)
  34. (2006) MKEB3404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii (B)
  35. (2006) MTEB1101 - Introductory Biochemistry I
  36. (2006) MTEB3401 - Application and Advances in Molecular Biology (B)
  37. (2005) MKEB2404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 1 (B)
  38. (2005) MKEB3404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii (B)
  39. (2005) MTEB1101 - Introctory Biochemistry I
  40. (2005) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  41. (2004) MKEB3404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii (B)
  42. (2004) MKEB3404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii (B)
  43. (2004) MTEB1101 - Introductory Biochemistry I
  44. (2004) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  45. (2004) MTEB3303 - Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
  46. (2004) MTEB3401 - Application and Advances in Molecular Biology
  47. (2003) MTEB1101 - Introductory Biochemistry I
  48. (2003) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry Ii
  49. (2003) MTEB3401 - Application and Advances in Molecular Biology
  50. (2002) MKEB2404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry 1 (B)
  51. (2002) MKEB2404 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry I (B)
  52. (2002) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry Ii
  53. (2002) MTEB3401 - Application and Advances in Molecular Biology
  54. (2001) Introductory Biochemistry-Mlt
  55. (2001) MTEB1101 - Introctory Biochemistry I
  56. (2001) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  57. (2001) MTEB2142 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry
  58. (2000) MTEB1101 - Introctory Biochemistry I
  59. (2000) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  60. (2000) MTEB2142 - Basic Course in Clinical Chemistry
  61. (2000) MTEB3142 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii
  62. (2000) MTEB3401 - Application and Advances in Molecular Biology
  63. (1999) MTEB1101 - Introctory Biochemistry I
  64. (1999) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  65. (1999) MTEB2142 - Basic Course in Clinical Chemistry
  66. (1998) MTEB1101 - Introctory Biochemistry I
  67. (1998) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
  68. (1998) MTEB2142 - Basic Course in Clinical Chemistry
  69. (1998) MTEB3142 - Course in Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry Ii
  70. (1997) MTEB1101 - Introctory Biochemistry I
  71. (1997) MTEB2142 - Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry
  72. (1996) MTEB1101 - Introductory Biochemistry 1
  73. (1996) MTEB1102 - Introductory Biochemistry 11
Others
  1. (2000) Introductory Biochemistry-Mlt
  2. (1999) Introductory Biochemistry Ii-Diploma Mlt
  3. (1999) Introductory Biochemistry-Diploma Mlt
  4. (1998) Introductory Biochemistry I - Diploma Mlt

PATENT/IPR

  • ANTIOBESITY, ANTIDIABETIC AND ANTI-OXIDATIVE STRESS EFFECTS OF BETA-GLUCAN RICH EXTRACT FROM PLEUROTUS SAJOR-CAJU (Fr.) SINGER
    Patent (National)
  • A NOVEL BETA-GLUCAN-RICH POLYSACCHARIDE FORMULATION WITH ANTIDIABETIC AND ANTIOBESITY EFFECTS FROM PLEUROTUS SAJOR-CAJU
    Patent (National)
  • A NOVEL BETA-GLUCAN-RICH POLYSACCHARIDE FORMULATION WITH ANTIDIABETIC AND ANTIOBESITY EFFECTS FROM PLEUROTUS SAJOR-CAJU
    PATENT

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Women'S Federation for World Peace (Malaysia)-Vice President, (24 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2017)
  • Vice President of "Women'S Federation for World Peace Malaysia, (01 Oct 2010 - 11 Jan 2017)
  • Vice President of "Women's Federation for World Peace" (Protem Committee), (01 Sep 2009)
  • Organizing Committee, Merdeka Day Celebration, (09 Aug 2009)
  • Human & Nature Development Society (Hands); Deputy Chairman of Bureau for Family and Welfare (Puchong Branch), (15 Dec 2008)
  • Organizing Committee, Merdeka Day Celebration (Puchong, Selangor), (17 Aug 2008 - 07 Sep 2008)
  • Fund Raising (Member)for Temple Building, (01 Jun 2008)
  • Secretary General of Malaysian Professors World Peace Academy (Protem Committee), (11 May 2008)
  • Universal Peace Federation-Malaysia Chapter Ambasador for Peace, (11 May 2008 - 05 Jan 2025)
  • Organizing Committee, Merdeka Day Celebration (Puchong, Selangor), (15 Aug 2007 - 08 Sep 2007)
  • Organizing Committee, Merdeka Day Celebration, (01 Aug 2006 - 04 Sep 2006)
  • Facilitate/Teach Weekly Religious Class, Puchong, (02 Jan 2002)
  • Contributor to Hindu Heritage Endowment, (03 Jun 1994)