Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. CHOO YAO MUN

Associate Professor
  • Department of Paediatrics
    Faculty of Medicine
  • yaomun
  • +603-79492065

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • MRCPCH, UK (2009), (Paediatric)
    Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
  • MBBS, MONASH UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA (1999), (Medicine and Surgery)
    Monash University, Australia

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Committee Members
    08 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2025 (International)
  • Academic Subcommittee for Masters of Paediatrics
    03 Sep 2013 - present (National)
  • Committee for Neonatal Resuscitation Program
    13 May 2013 - present (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Development of Diploma of Midwifery Course
    03 Sep 2013 - present (University Malaya)
  • Auditee for Department of Paediatrics
    19 Feb 2013 - present (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Masters of Paediatrics Entrance Examination
    22 Oct 2013 - present (National)
  • Department representative for Total Hospital Information System
    02 Jan 2012 - present (University Malaya)
  • Post graduate course Organiser
    01 Jan 2011 - present (National)
  • Examiner MBBS Final Exam
    11 Mar 2013 - present (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Masters of Paediatrics Preparatory Course
    08 Apr 2013 - present (National)
  • Programme Coordinator
    24 Oct 2013 - present (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    16 Jul 2020 - 15 Jul 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Kawatankuasa Clinical Quality Assurance PPUM
    01 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Committee for UMSC MDAC
    30 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Examiner for Doctoral Thesis
    24 Mar 2021 - 07 May 2021 (National)
  • FRGS Panellist
    11 Mar 2021 - 11 Mar 2021 (National)
  • Reviewer for Medical Journal of Malaysia
    04 Feb 2021 - 04 Feb 2021 (International)
  • Reviewer for Medical Journal of Malaysia Gut Microbes, early immunity and health
    19 Jan 2021 - 19 Jan 2021 (International)
  • Principal Investigator Vancomycin elimination in Preterm Infants
    01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Supervisor
    12 Sep 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Resuscitasi University Malaya
    16 Jul 2018 - 15 Jul 2020 (University Malaya)
  • University Malaya Medical Centre Clinical Quality Assurance Member
    01 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Secretary Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Connference 2019
    01 Jan 2019 - 24 Nov 2019 (National)
  • Committee Member for Clinical Quality Assurance
    01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Examiner Teori Sarjana Perubatan Pediatrik 2018
    28 Mar 2018 - 28 Aug 2018 (National)
  • Chairman
    07 May 2018 - 07 May 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Examiner for MBBS 3.2
    10 Apr 2018 - 10 Apr 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Examiner Masters Thesis
    03 Apr 2018 - 03 Apr 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Supervisor
    19 Jul 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Data Protection Act
    18 Feb 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member for Clinical Quality Assurance
    07 Jan 2017 - 30 Dec 2017 (University Malaya)
  • Secretary for Organising Committee for Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference
    23 Nov 2017 - 25 Nov 2017 (International)
  • Committee for Quality Improvement Team for Introduction of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition Formulae In Neonates
    01 Feb 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    01 Dec 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • MSQH (Hospital) Audit Member
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Committee member for E-prescribing University Malaya Medical Centre
    01 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman Neonatal Resuscitation Council University Malaya Medical Centre
    01 Nov 2015 - 31 Dec 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coordinator
    19 Sep 2016 - 26 Sep 2016 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Member for E-Prescribing University Malaya Medical Centre
    08 Sep 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 (University Malaya)
  • Pemeriksa Viva Master of Paediatrics Part 1
    06 May 2015 - 06 May 2015 (National)
  • Coordinator
    02 Jan 2014 - 03 Mar 2015 (National)
  • Committee for Development Group Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Jaundice
    01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2015 (National)
  • Chairman for Neonatal Resuscitation Program University Malaya Medical Centre
    02 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Department representative for Total Hospital Information system
    02 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Examiner for Masters of Paediatrics (Theory) Part 1
    22 May 2014 - 22 May 2014 (National)
  • Department representative for vetting of MBBS Clinico-pathological Conference and Problem Solving
    02 Jan 2014 - 18 Apr 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Department representative for MBBS problem solving and OSCE vetting
    18 Dec 2013 - 18 Feb 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Department representative for vetting of MBBS OSCE questions
    19 Dec 2013 - 06 Feb 2014 (University Malaya)
  • Committee for Development and Implementation of Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) in Management of Neonatal Jaundice
    01 Apr 2013 - 03 Apr 2013 (National)
  • Department representative for MBBS question vetting
    21 Jan 2013 - 26 Feb 2013 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator for Masters Entrance Exam
    02 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 (National)
  • Post graduate course organiser
    13 Feb 2012 - 17 Feb 2012 (National)
  • Examiner MBBS 2010/2011
    16 Aug 2011 - 17 Aug 2011 (University Malaya)
  • Head Coordinator
    28 Oct 2010 - 29 Oct 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Co-Coordinator
    29 Mar 2010 - 03 Apr 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
      -   (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER MALAYSIAN PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2023 (National)
  • AHLI MAJLIS PROFESOR NEGARA, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • MEMBER OF MAJLIS PROFESOR NEGARA, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER NEONATOLOGY SUBSPECIALTY COMMITTEE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2024 (National)
  • COLLEGE OF PAEDIATRICS ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, ACADEMIC MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • RESUSCITATION COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE, MEMBER
    2021 to 2024 (University)
  • MEMBER OF COCHRANE AUTHOR PANEL, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2020 (International)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER RESUSCITATION COMMITTEE UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to 2024 (University)
  • RESUSCITATION COMMITTEE, MEMBER
    2020 to 2024 (University)
  • BIOGAIA ACADEMY EXPERT , ACTIVE MEMBER
    Since 2018 (International)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER NEONATOLOGY AND GENERAL PAEDIATRICS, MEMBER
    Since 2018 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBERSHIP
    Since 2016 (National)
  • NEONATOLOGY NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    Since 2014 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    Since 2014 (National)
  • GENERAL PAEDIATRICIAN NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    Since 2011 (National)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, MEMBER
    Since 2009 (International)
  • MEMBER OF ROYAL COLLEGE OF PEDIATRICS UK, MEMBER
    Since 2009 (International)
  • MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, MEMBER
    Since 2009 (International)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH, MEMBER
    Since 2009 (International)
  • CHAIRPERSON NEONATOLOGY SUBCOMMITTEE NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2023 to 2023 (National)
  • UMSC MEDICAL AND DENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (University)
  • UNIVERSITY MALAYA SPECIALIST CENTRE MEDICAL AND DENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ADVISORY COMMITTEE
    2021 to 2023 (University)
  • AHLI CLINICAL QUALITY ASSUARANCE, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KECIL PENILAIAN KEPAKARAN PERUBATAN NEONATOLOGI, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (National)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN KEPAKARAN PERUBATAN (JKKPKP) BIDANG NEONATOLOGI MAJLIS PERUBATAN MALAYSIA, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • UMSC MEDICAL AND DENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PERLINDUNGAN DATA , MEMBER
    2016 to 2022 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PERLINDUNGAN DATA, MEMBER
    2016 to 2022 (University)
  • MEDICAL PROTECTION SOCIETY , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • MEDICAL PROTECTION SOCIETY, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
    2019 to 2019 (International)
  • CLINICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
    2017 to 2018 (University)
  • KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL NEONATOLOGY CONFERENCE, SECRETARY
    2017 to 2017 (International)
  • PERINATAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, LIFE MEMBER
    2016 to present (National)
  • MRCPCH (UK), MEMBER
    2016 to present (International)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBERSHIP
    2016 to present (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Best Poster Presentation
    Federation of Asia-Oceania Perinatal Societies (FAOPS) , 2022 (International)
  • Hand Hygiene Australia
    Hand Hygiene Australia, 2019 (International)
  • Kenneth Warren Prize 2018
    Cochrane Organisation, 2018 (International)
  • Biogaia Diploma Expert Program in Paediatrics
    Biogaia, 2018 (International)
  • Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing
    Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2018 (International)
  • Biogaia Academy Expert Program
    Biogaia Sweden, 2018 (International)
  • First Prize Best Poster Award Randomized Controlled Trial Using Fenofibrate in Combination with Phototherapy Compared with Phototherapy in Treating Neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia
    Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference , 2017 (International)
  • Most Voted 1-minute Video in Telemedicine Innovation Challenge 2017
    Monash University Malaysia, 2017 (International)
  • Third Palce in Most Innovative e-Health Solution Third Telemedicine Innovation Challenge
    Monash Univerisy Malaysia, 2017 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Zhang, Ke; Ting, Hua-Nong; Choo, Yao-Mun (2024). Baby cry recognition based on SLGAN model data generation and deep feature fusion, EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS. 242. doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2023.122681
  2. Zhang, Ke; Ting, Hua-Nong; Choo, Yao-Mun (2024). Baby cry recognition based on WOA-VMD and an improved Dempster-Shafer evidence theory, COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE. 245. doi:10.1016/j.cmpb.2024.108043
  3. Baba, Ami; Webbe, James; Butcher, Nancy J.; Rodrigues, Craig; Stallwood, Emma; Goren, Katherine; Monsour, Andrea; Chang, Alvin S. M.; Trivedi, Amit; Manley, Brett J.; McCall, Emma; Bogossian, Fiona; Namba, Fumihiko; Schmoelzer, Georg M.; Harding, Jane; Nguyen, Kim An; Doyle, Lex W.; Jardine, Luke; Rysavy, Matthew A.; Konstantinidis, Menelaos; Meyer, Michael; Helmi, Muhd Alwi Muhd; Lai, Nai Ming; Hay, Susanne; Onland, Wes; Choo, Yao Mun; Gale, Chris; Soll, Roger F.; Offringa, Martin (2023). Heterogeneity and Gaps in Reporting Primary Outcomes From Neonatal Trials, PEDIATRICS. 152(3). doi:10.1542/peds.2022-060751
  4. Mang, Paul Van Siang Lian; Hui, Jun Chuen; Tan, Rachel Si Jing; Hasan, M. Shahnaz; Choo, Yao Mun; Abosamak, Mohammed F.; Ng, Ka Ting (2023). The diuretic effect of adding aminophylline or theophylline to furosemide in pediatric populations: a systematic review, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. . doi:10.1007/s00431-022-04655-w
  5. Webbe, James; Baba, Ami; Butcher, Nancy J.; Rodrigues, Craig; Stallwood, Emma; Goren, Katherine; Monsour, Andrea; Chang, Alvin S. M.; Trivedi, Amit; Manley, Brett J.; McCall, Emma; Bogossian, Fiona; Namba, Fumihiko; Schmoelzer, Georg M.; Popat, Himanshu; Nguyen, Kim An; Doyle, Lex W.; Jardine, Luke; Rysavy, Matthew A.; Konstantinidis, Menelaos; Helmi, Muhd Alwi Muhd; Lai, Nai Ming; Hay, Susanne; Onland, Wes; Choo, Yao Mun; Gale, Chris; Soll, Roger F.; Offringa, Martin (2023). Strengthening Reporting of Neonatal Trials, PEDIATRICS. 152(3). doi:10.1542/peds.2022-060765
  6. Zhang, Ke; Ting, Hua-Nong; Choo, Yao-Mun (2023). Baby Cry Recognition by BCRNet Using Transfer Learning and Deep Feature Fusion, IEEE ACCESS. 11, 126251-126262. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3330789
  7. Chan, Kok Joo; Singaravel, Srihari; Westerhout, Caroline Judy; Choo, Yao Mun; Kamar, Azanna Ahmad (2022). Urinoma Causing Abdominal Distension and Respiratory Distress in a Newborn, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS. 245, 239-240. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.02.030
  8. Lee, Yew Kong; Wattanapisit, Apichai; Ng, Chirk Jenn; Boey, Christopher Chiong Meng; Kamar, Azanna Ahmad; Choo, Yao Mun; Hong, Joyce Soo Synn; Cheah, Fook Choe; Tang, Swee Fong; Poh, Bee Koon; Chongviriyaphan, Nalinee; Siwarom, Sirinapa; Visuthranukul, Chonnikant; Koletzko, Berthold (2022). Tailoring an online breastfeeding course for Southeast Asian paediatric trainees- A qualitative study of user experience from Malaysia and Thailand, BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12909-022-03284-z
  9. Ting, Hua-Nong; Choo, Yao-Mun; Kamar, Azanna Ahmad (2022). Classification of asphyxia infant cry using hybrid speech features and deep learning models, EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS. 208. doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2022.118064
  10. Yap, P. S. X., Chong, C. W., Kamar, A. A., Yap, I. K. S., Choo, Y. M., Lai, N. M., & Teh, C. S. J. (2021). Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) exposures exert a sustained influence on the progression of gut microbiota and metabolome in the first year of life. Scientific reports, 11(1), 14. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-80278-1
  11. Oei, J. L., Saugstad, O. D., Lui, K., Wright, I. M., Smyth, J. P., Craven, P., Wang, Y. A., McMullan, R., Coates, E., Ward, M., et al. (2017). Targeted Oxygen in the Resuscitation of Preterm Infants, a Randomized Clinical Trial. Pediatrics, 139(1), 11.
Scopus
  1. Zhang K., Ting H.-N., Choo Y.-M. (2024). Baby cry recognition based on SLGAN model data generation and deep feature fusion, Expert Systems with Applications. 242. doi:10.1016/j.eswa.2023.122681
  2. Baba A., Webbe J., Butcher N.J., Rodrigues C., Stallwood E., Goren K., Monsour A., Chang A.S.M., Trivedi A., Manley B.J., McCall E., Bogossian F., Namba F., Schmolzer G.M., Harding J., Nguyen K.A., Doyle L.W., Jardine L., Rysavy M.A., Konstantinidis M., Meyer M., Helmi M.A.M., Lai N.M., Hay S., Onland W., Choo Y.M., Gale C., Soll R.F., Offringa M. (2023). Heterogeneity and Gaps in Reporting Primary Outcomes From Neonatal Trials, Pediatrics. 152(3). doi:10.1542/peds.2022-060751
  3. Zhang K., Ting H.-N., Choo Y.-M. (2023). Baby Cry Recognition by BCRNet Using Transfer Learning and Deep Feature Fusion, IEEE Access. 11, 126251-126262. doi:10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3330789
  4. Choo, M. M., Grigg, J., Barnes, E. H., Khaliddin, N., Kamalden, T. A., Ahmad Kamar, A., . . . Martin, F. J. (2021). Comparative cohorts of retinopathy of prematurity outcomes of differing oxygen saturation: Real-world outcomes. Bmj Open Ophthalmology, 6(1). doi: 10.1136/bmjophth-2020-000626
  5. Khoo, W. V., Choo, Y. M., Zahari, N., & Kamar, A. A. (2021). Cardiac tamponade from peripherally-inserted central venous catheters in neonates: Three case reports. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 76(4), 566-568.
  6. Razali, N. R., & Choo, Y. M. (2021). Acute ptosis as a presentation of preseptal cellulitis leading to cerebral abscess in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes. Malaysian Family Physician, 16(1), 136-138. doi: 10.51866/CR1010
Others
  1. Khoo, W.V., Choo, Y.M., Zahari, N., Kamar, A.A. (2021). Cardiac tamponade from peripherally-inserted central catheter in neonates: Three case reports. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 76(4), 451-453.
  2. Yap, P.S.X., Chong, C.W., Ahmad Kamar, A, Choo Y.M, et al. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) exposures exert a sustained influence on the progression of gut microbiota and metabolome in the first year of life. Sci Rep 11, 1353 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80278-1
  3. Brands, B.; Chomtho, S.; Suthutvoravut, U.; Chiong Meng Boey, C.; Tang, S.F.; Godfrey, K.M.; Koletzko, B.; for the ENeA SEA Project Group. (2020). Early Nutrition eAcademy Southeast Asia e-Learning for Enhancing Knowledge on Nutrition during the First 1000 Days of Life. Nutrients, 12, 1817.
  4. Choo YM, Springer S, Yip KX, Ahmad Kamar A, Wong EH, Lee SWen Huey, Lai NM. High- versus low-dose conventional phototherapy for neonatal jaundice (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003308. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003308.pub2
  5. Nor RR, Andre L, Jethananda G, Muhammad S, Choo YM. Purpura fulminants in invasive meningoccocal disease - importance of early recognition and treatment. EMAS 2019; Malaysian Journal of Emergency Medicine
  6. Nor RR, Nevignan S, Jethananda G, Muhammad S, Sahrudin A, Ahmad F, Choo YM. Vertical flip patella (Dorsal fin patella) - A successful closed reduction reduction in district hospital. EMAS 2019. Malaysian Journal of Emergency Medicine.
  7. Valerie Thamrin, Ola D. Saugstad, William Tarnow-Mordi, Yueping Alex Wang, Kei Lui, Ian M. Wright, Koert De Waal, Javeed Travadi, John P. Smyth, Paul Craven, Rowena McMullan, Elisabeth Coates, Meredith Ward, Parag Mishra, Kwee Ching See, Irene G.S. Cheah, Chin Theam Lim, Yao Mun Choo, Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Fook Choe Cheah, Ahmed Masoud, Ju Lee Oei. Preterm Infant Outcomes after Randomization to Initial Resuscitation with FiO2 0.21 or 1.0. J Peds Vol Issue. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.05.053
  8. Lai NM, Ahmad Kamar A, Choo YM, Kong JY, NgimCF. Fluid supplementation for neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD011891. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011891.pub2.
  9. Choo YM, Ahmad Kamar A, Tengku Kamalden TAF, Looi ML, Tan K, Lai NM. Lutein and zeaxanthin for reducing morbidity and mortality in preterm infants (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD012178. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012178.
  10. Choo, Y. M., Ahmad Kamar, A., Tengku Kamalden, T. A. F., Looi, M. L., Tan, K., Lai, N. M. 2016. Lutein and zeaxanthin for reducing morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
  11. Intestinal carriage of multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria in preterm-infants during hospitalization in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Polly Soo Xi Yap, Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Chun Wie Chong, Ivan Kok Seng Yap, Kwai Lin Thong, Yao Mun Choo, Mohd Yasim Md Yusof, and Cindy Shuan Ju Teh Pathogens And Global Health Vol. 110 , Iss. 6,2016
  12. Lai NM, Taylor JE, Tan K, Choo YM, Ahmad Kamar A, Muhamad NA. Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter-related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD011082. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011082.pub2.
  13. Oei JL, Saugstad OD, Lui K, Wright IM, Smyth JP, Craven P, Wang YA, McMullan R, Coates E, Ward M, Mishra P, De Waal K, Travadi J, See KC, Cheah IG, Lim CT, Choo YM, Kamar AA, Cheah FC, Masoud A, Tarnow-Mordi W. Targeted Oxygen in the Resuscitation of Preterm Infants, a Randomized Clinical Trial. Pediatrics 2016 Dec 29: e20161452. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-1452. (ISI-Indexed)
  14. Wan ASL, Mat Daud S, Teh SH, Choo YM, Kutty FM. Management of neonatal jaundice in primary care. Malays Fam Physician. 2016;11(2 & 3);16 19.
  15. Lai NM, Ahmad Kamar A, Choo YM, Kong JY, Ngim CF. Fluid supplementation for neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD011891. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011891.
  16. Lai NM,Taylor JT, Tan K, Choo YM, Kamar AA, Muhamad NA. Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter-related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 51 (Suppl. 1) (2015), 1-138.
  17. Nai Ming Lai, Jacqueline E Taylor, Kenneth Tan, Yao Mun Choo, Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Roslaili Khairudin. Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter-related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters. Cochrane Neonatal Group. Available at DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011082
  18. Yao Mun Choo, Chin Theam Lim. Treatment of congenital chylothorax with octreotide in a hydropic preterm infant. Paediatrics and International Child Health 2013;33(4); 116-119
  19. Yao Mun Choo, Chin Theam Lim. Treatment of congenital chylothorax with octreotide in a hydropic preterm infant. Paediatrics and International Child Health Journal 2012. (ISI-Cited Publication)
  20. Liew SM, Pathy N Bhoo, Hairi NN, Sinnasamy J, Engkasan JP, Moy FM, Choo YM, Saini Jeffery FA, Ng CJ. Access to Medical Journals in Malaysia. Med J Malaysia. 2011; 66(2): 162-163.
Books
  1. Angeline WSL, Choo YM, Fazila MK, Loong AM, Marina MS, Aminuddin MY, Nazrul NN, Noor HO, Noorzaitun A, Pauline CPH, Suzaini MD, Tan HS, Teh SH. 2014. Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Jaundice. Publisher MaHTAS.
Chapter in Books
  1. Lee WS, Tay CG & Lum SH. (2019). Examination of Newborn. Textbook of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp 92-95). UM Press.
  2. Lee WS, Tay CG & Lum SH. (2019). Neonatal Hypoglycaemia. Textbook of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp 92-95). UM Press.
  3. Lee WS, Tay CG & Lum SH. (2019). Neonatal Jaundice. Textbook of Paediatrics and Child Health (pp 120-124). UM Press.
Article in Proceeding
  1. Human serum cytokine profiling in retinopathy of prematurity. May May Choo,Syatirah Abu Yazib, Rozieyati Md Salleh, Nurliza Khaliddin, Azanna Kamar, Yao Mun Choo, CK Patel, Tengku Ain Kamalden. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science June 2015;Vol.56;7;980.
  2. Lai NM, Taylor JE, Tan K, Choo YM, Ahmad Kamar A, Muhamad NA, Khairudin R. Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter- related infections in newborn infants. J Paediatr Child Health. 2015 Apr;51 Suppl 1:1-138. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12884. Abstracts of the 19th Annual Meeting of The Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ)
  3. Muthukanoo, R. D., Loke, M.-F., Choo, Y.-M., Kamar, A. A., Ishak, M. T., Vadivelu, J., & Thong, M.-K. (2015). AB145. Comparative metabolomic analyses in term and preterm Malaysian infants. Annals of Translational Medicine, 3(Suppl 2), AB145. http://doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2305-5839.2015.AB145
Other Publications
  1. Combating RSV: Experts urge for public vigilance - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. RSV Medication should be cheaper - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Sham, F., Sulaiman, N. H., Seman, A., Shohor, N. A., & Mun, C. Y. (2023). INTENSIVE CARE NURSES'KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE AND ATTITUDE IN PREVENTION OF CENTRAL LINE-ASSOCIATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION (CLABSI): Received 2023-07-09; Accepted 2023-07-17; Published 2023-09-15. Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC), 102-110. - Technical Report
  4. Choo YM. Beat the rash. New Stratis Times; Nov 2019 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Choo YM. Diaper dermatitis. China Press; October 2019 - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Randomised Controlled Trial Using Fenofibrate for treatment of hyperbilirubinaemia

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2018 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Baby Cry Recognition Using Deep Learning ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2021, NONE
    A prospective randomised parallel group one centre trial to assess teh efficacy and safety of oral dextrose gel 40% in neonatal hypoglycaemia ( Consultant)
  3. 2018 - 2020, NONE
    Enhancing the use of nephrotoxic antibiotics and 4-year follow-up outcome study in premature neonates ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2017 - 2019, NONE
    Impact of developmental changes in renal function on the disposition of vancomycin and aminoglycosides in premature neonates ( Consultant)
  5. 2015 - 2018, INVESTIGATOR INITIATED STUDY
    Randomised controlled trial using fenofibrate in combination with phototherapy to reduce neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2012 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Inter- racial comparison of risk factors in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) progression in a multi-racial Asian community and identifying the predictive values of growth factors in the development of ROP. ( Consultant)
  7. 2013 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Metabolomic Analysis in Sick and Healthy Infants: A Novel Strategy to Personalised Medicine ( Consultant)
  8. 2013 - 2015, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Evidence Synthesis to Guide Practice via Cochrane Systematic Reviewing : Measures for reducing Central Venous Catheter Related Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care ( Consultant)
  9. 2010, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    A study of efficacy and tolerability of levatiracetam (KEPPRA) as monotherapy in newly diagnosed childhood epilepsy ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2021 - 2024, International Funding
    Asian Microbiome Research ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2021 - 2022, NONE
    Prophylactic Glycerine Enema in Preterm Infants ( Consultant)
  3. 2016 - 2021, International Funding
    Early Nutrition Eacademy Southeast Asia (eneasea) ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2021 - 2024, Private Funding
    Effects Of Maternal Dietary Practice On Breast Milk Composition And Preterm Infant Outcomes ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Medical Expert Advisor Ps Ranjan, PS Ranjan & Co, Consultant
    16 Sep 2021 - 16 Sep 2021 (National)
  • Ps Ranjan & Co, PS Ranjan & Co
    01 Jun 2020 - 01 Jun 2021 (National)
  • Kailesh Aru & Co, Kailesh Aru & Co
    01 Jun 2020 - 01 Jun 2021 (National)
  • Ps Ranjan Advocates and Solicitors, PS Ranjan
    01 Nov 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 (National)
  • Expert Opinion On Medicolegal Case Ps Ranjan & Co, PS Ranjan & Co
    01 Aug 2018 - 01 Aug 2019 (National)
  • Breastfeeding During Breast Milk Jaundice - a Pathophysiological Perspective, Malaysian Medical Association
    01 Jul 2019 - 01 Jul 2019 (International)
  • Advantages of Breastfeeding, Medical Journal Malaysia
    01 May 2019 - 01 May 2019 (International)
  • Ps Ranjan Medical Expert Opinion, PS Ranjan
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Ps Ranjan Medical Expert, PS Ranjan and Co
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Consultancy Work On Technical Evaluation for Nitric Oxide, Pusat Perubatan University Malaya
    01 Jul 2018 - 01 Jul 2018 (National)
  • Clinical Evaluation of Severe Neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia in a Resource Limited Setting- a 4 Years Longitudinal Study in South-East Nigeria, BMC Pediatrics
    01 Apr 2018 - 01 Apr 2018 (International)
  • Medical Expert Consultation for Medico-Legal Opinion Ps Ranjan & Co., PS Ranjan & Co
    01 Apr 2017 - 01 Apr 2017 (National)
  • Medical Expert Consultation for Medico-Legal Opinion Ps Ranjan & Co., PS Ranjan & Co
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (National)
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Children: Treatment and Prophylaxis, Monash University
    01 Dec 2016 - 01 Dec 2016 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Writer for ENEA, 4th Biannual Meeting and the Training Week 4 of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building Project Early Nutrition eAcademy South East Asia (ENeASEA), HUKM (International) (08 Apr 2019 - 13 Apr 2019)
  2. Writer for Early Nutrition eAcademy for South East Asia, Early Nutrition eAcademy, Mahidol Univerisity (International) (27 Oct 2018 - 01 Nov 2018)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. RSV & Its Consequences in High-Risk Babies, UMMC CME, Astra Zenica (University) (30 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2023)
  2. Functional abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea in children, 28th Congress of Chinese Pediatric Society, Chinese ediatric Society (International) (27 Oct 2023 - 29 Oct 2023)
  3. A Single Strain with Manifold Benefits in Childhood Constipation and Diarrhoea, Philippine Pediatric Society 60th Annual Convention, Philippine Pediatric Society (International) (14 May 2023 - 17 May 2023)
  4. Neonatal Jaundice, First Preparatory Course for MMed Paeds, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (National) (27 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2021)
  5. The rationale of 3 dose Rotavirus vaccine & innovative approach towards vaccination, MMA Virtual Vaccines Congress, MMA (National) (22 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2020)
  6. Addressing Vaccine Adverse Events on MMRV Vaccination, MMA Virtual Vaccines Congress, MMA (National) (22 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2020)
  7. Role of L. Reuteri DSM 17938 probiotic strain during pregnancy and lactation, Biogaia Facebook live with Gina Yong breastfeeding consultant, Biogaia (National) (01 Aug 2020 - 01 Aug 2020)
  8. Overview of Neonatal Pulmonary Disorders, PEARLS of Neonatal Nursing, University Malaya (International) (20 Nov 2019 - 20 Nov 2019)
  9. Lactobacillus reuteri In early infancy, Asian Biogaia Summit , Biogaia AB (International) (21 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019)
  10. Neonatal resucitation, Preparing nurses for neonatal resuscitation , Columbia Asia Hospital (National) (24 Aug 2019 - 25 Aug 2019)
  11. Benefits and efficacy of Rotavirus Vaccine, 8th Singapore Paediatric and Perinatal Society Annual Congress 2019, Singapore Paediatric Association and Perinatal Society of Singapore (International) (27 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019)
  12. Benefits and consistency of Rotavirus Vaccine, 59th National MMA and Scientific Congress, Malaysian Medical Association (International) (27 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019)
  13. Use of Lactobacillus reuteri in infancy and childhood, Infant Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Health Forum, Sunflower Pharmaceutical Industry  (International) (22 Jun 2019 - 22 Jun 2019)
  14. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in prevention of Small Intestinal Bowel Overgroth and prolonged PPI use in pediatric GERD patients, , 2nd Congress of Chinese Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology And Nutrition (CSPGHAN), Chinese Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology And Nutrition (International) (21 Jun 2019 - 21 Jun 2019)
  15. Probiotics in early infancy, Infant Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Health Forum, Sunflower Pharmaceutical Industry  (International) (20 Jun 2019 - 20 Jun 2019)
  16. Management of Neonatal Jaundice, 1st MMed Preparatory Course, Masters Conjoint Board (National) (16 Feb 2019 - 17 Feb 2019)
  17. Gastrointestinal Problems in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition Professional update, University Malaya (National) (14 Feb 2019 - 15 Feb 2019)
  18. Lactobacillus reuteri- and ancient partner in human health, 14th Asian Pan Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition Meeting, Asian Pan Pacific Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (International) (23 Oct 2018 - 26 Oct 2018)
  19. Prevention against Pneumococcal Disease through early vaccination, Selayang Hospital Seminar, Pfizer (National) (22 Oct 2018 - 22 Oct 2018)
  20. Broader Influenza Protection for High Risk Patients, The Vaccine Update, Malaysian Medical Association Sabah Medical Association (National) (29 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2018)
  21. The role of pneumococcal conjugated vaccine (PCV) and its prevention, The role of pneumococcal conjugated vaccine (PCV) and its prevention, Pfizer (National) (06 Jun 2018 - 06 Jun 2018)
  22. Care of Newborn, Midwifery symposium 2018, Ferring Pharmaceutical and Pusat Perubatan University Malaya (National) (22 Apr 2018 - 22 Apr 2018)
  23. Management of baby at risk: Preterm babies SGA, IUGR,LBW Postdates Congenital abnormalities, DIPLOMA LANJUTAN KEBIDANAN , KOLEJ SAINS KESIHATAN  (National) (08 Feb 2018 - 08 Feb 2018)
  24. Introduction to Neonatal Resuscitation, Conditions requiring NRP, Equipment Check, Chest Compression, Practical Scenarios for NRP, Preparing Nurses for Neonatal Resuscitation, TPT Resources (National) (11 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2017)
  25. Cerebral Palsy - what we should know, Symposium On Refresher Course in Obstetrics and Gynaecolocy, Obstetric and Gynacology Society of Malaysia (National) (05 Aug 2017 - 06 Aug 2017)
  26. The use of Probiotics and It's Benefits, Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium 2017, Obstetric and Gynacology Society of Malaysia (National) (08 Apr 2017 - 08 Apr 2017)
  27. Neonatal Jaundice, 1st Preporatory course for MMEd, Conjoint MMed Committee (National) (18 Feb 2017 - 19 Feb 2017)
  28. Preterm babies, SGA, IUGR, LBW, Postdates, Congenital abnormalities, Advanced Diploma In Midwifery, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UMMC (University) (15 Feb 2017 - 15 Feb 2017)
  29. Antibiotic Resistance: Role of Probiotics, SAFE HOSPITALS: INCREASING BOTH PATIENT SAFETY AND PRODUCTIVITY IN HOSPITALS, Embassy of Sweden (National) (10 Jan 2017 - 10 Jan 2017)
  30. Management of Neonatal Jaundice - update on latest Clinical Practice Guidelines, Annual Continuous Medical Education Fonterra, Fonterra (National) (12 Nov 2016 - 12 Nov 2016)
  31. The Hidden Nutrition Problems in Infancy and Childhood, Department of Paediatrics Continuous Medical Education, Nestle Nutrition Institute (University) (15 Sep 2016 - 15 Sep 2016)
  32. Common Problems in Neonates, SEMINAR KEJURURAWATAN PERAWATAN NEONATE (PRECIOUS MOMENT FOR NEONATE), Jabatan Kejururawatan (University) (12 May 2016 - 12 May 2016)
  33. Neonatal Jaundice, SEMINAR KEJURURAWATAN PERAWATAN NEONATE (PRECIOUS MOMENT FOR NEONATE), Jabatan Kejururawatan (University) (12 May 2016 - 12 May 2016)
  34. Update in Probiotics in Infant and Children, 8th Sabah MMA Primary Care Conference, Sabah Malaysian Medical Association (National) (16 Apr 2016 - 17 Apr 2016)
  35. Probiotics in Neonatology, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (02 Apr 2016 - 02 Apr 2016)
  36. Healthy eating in infancy and childhood: What to do and nutrition advice, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (02 Apr 2016 - 02 Apr 2016)
  37. Healthy eating in infancy and childhood: What to do and nutrition advice, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (27 Mar 2016 - 27 Mar 2016)
  38. Probiotics in Neonatology, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (27 Mar 2016 - 27 Mar 2016)
  39. Probiotics in Neonatology, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (18 Mar 2016 - 18 Mar 2016)
  40. Healthy eating in infancy and childhood: What to do and nutrition advice, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (18 Mar 2016 - 18 Mar 2016)
  41. Neonatal Resuscitation , Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop , Columbia Asia Hospital (National) (15 Mar 2016 - 16 Mar 2016)
  42. Neonatal Jaundice, 1st Preparatory Course for MMed, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (National) (13 Mar 2016 - 13 Mar 2016)
  43. Healthy eating in infancy and childhood: What to do and nutrition advice, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (12 Mar 2016 - 12 Mar 2016)
  44. Probiotics in Neonatology, Obstetric & Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (OGSM) Outpatient Gynaecology Symposium, OGSM (National) (12 Mar 2016 - 12 Mar 2016)
  45. Prevention of Severe Neonatal Jaundice, Training of Core Trainers on Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) on Management of Neonatal Jaundice, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (National) (26 Oct 2015 - 27 Oct 2015)
  46. Exchange Transfusion and Pharmacotherapy, Training of Core Trainers on Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) on Management of Neonatal Jaundice, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (National) (26 Oct 2015 - 27 Oct 2015)
  47. Neonatal Jaundice, Department of Primary Care Postgraduate Patient Care Round, Department of Primary Care, University Malaya (University) (22 Sep 2015 - 22 Sep 2015)
  48. INTRODUCTION TO NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM THEORY AND PRACTICAL, NEONATAL RESUSCITATION WORKSHOP, TPT Resources Sdn. Bhd. (National) (09 May 2015 - 09 May 2015)
  49. Probiotics in Childhood, Outpatient Gynaeology Symposium OGSM, Obstetric Gynaecology Society of Malaysia (National) (25 Apr 2015 - 25 Apr 2015)
  50. Neonatal Jaundice, MMed Preparatory Course, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (National) (09 Aug 2014 - 09 Aug 2014)
  51. Neonatal haemodynamics,BP regulation and fluid balance, Masters Intensive Course, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (National) (09 Dec 2013)
  52. Neonatal gut, Masters of Paediatrics Preparatory Roadshow, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (National) (27 Oct 2013)
  53. Neonatal Jaundice, MMed Preparatory Course, Ministry of Health (National) (09 Jun 2013 - 09 Jun 2013)
  54. Pierre Robin Sequence , Grace Centre of Newborn Unit Lecture (International) (05 Sep 2012 - 05 Sep 2012)
  55. Neonatal Resuscitation, Obstetric Emergency Workshop (University) (14 Jun 2012 - 14 Jun 2012)
  56. Common Problems in Preterm Infants, Neonate Seminar (16 Apr 2012 - 16 Apr 2012)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. KLINC, KL International Neonatology Conference, University Malaya, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Academy of Medicine (International) (12 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  2. PEARLS of Knowledge- Neonatal Developmental and Palliative Care, PEARLS of Knowledge- Neonatal Developmental and Palliative Care (National) (27 Jan 2015 - 28 Jan 2015)
  3. Paediatric Neurology Conference , Paediatric Neurology Conference (20 May 2010 - 21 May 2010)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Antimicrobial dressings for the prevention of catheter- related infections in newborn infants with central venous catheters, 19th Annual Meeting of The Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ), The Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand (PSANZ) (International) (19 Apr 2015 - 22 Dec 2015)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. A Potentially Harmful Probiotic Overgrowth - Clostridium butyricum Causing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Preterm Infant , 27th Regional Annual Conference of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (18 Mar 2021 - 21 Mar 2021)
  2. Breastfeeding Dilemmas in Mothers with Confirmed COVID-19 Bridging the Gap with Shared Decisions, 27th Regional Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (18 Mar 2021 - 21 Mar 2021)
  3. Purpura fulminants - importance of early recognition and treatment, EMAS 2019, College of Emergency Physicians, Malaysia (International) (07 Oct 2019 - 09 Oct 2019)
  4. Vertical flip patellar (Dorsal fin patellar) - A succesful closed reduction in a district hospital, EMAS 2019, College of Emergency Physicians, Malaysia (International) (07 Oct 2019 - 09 Oct 2019)
  5. Sustainable Strategies to Reduce Bloodstream Infections in Limited Resource Settings: Preventing Infections in Neonates (PIN) Collaborative, Paediatric Academic Societies Meeting, Paediatric Academic Societies (International) (27 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2019)
  6. Prevalance, Risk factors and Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants with Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases, 26th Regional Congress of Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (11 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2019)
  7. Potter Syndrome, 26th Regional Congress of Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal society of Malaysia (International) (11 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2019)
  8. Acute Uniteral Ptosis: A rare presentation of cerebral abscess in a diabetic patient, Putrajaya Updates in Emergency Medicine, Emergency and Trauma Putrajaya Hospital (International) (10 Apr 2019 - 11 Apr 2019)
  9. Evaluation of Vancomycin Dosing Regimen Derived From a Population Pharmacokinetic Model in Premature Neonates in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), 25th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (06 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2018)
  10. Who ate chesse: Congenital Listeriosis, 25th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (06 Apr 2018 - 08 Apr 2018)
  11. Randomized Controlled Trial Of Using Fenofibrate in Combination with Phototherapy compared to Phototherapy Alone in Treatment of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia, Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference , Perinatal Society of Malaysia, University Malaya, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (23 Nov 2017 - 25 Nov 2017)
  12. Cervical Myelocystocoele in a Newborn: A rare form of spinal dysraphism, Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, University Malaya, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (23 Nov 2017 - 25 Nov 2017)
  13. Building a Multidisciplinary Foundationfor Preventing Infections in Neonates (PINS) - Seeking a Sustainable Reduction in Bloodstream and Central Line Infection in a Neonatal Unit, Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference , Perinatal Society of Malaysia, University Malaya, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (23 Nov 2017 - 25 Nov 2017)
  14. HUGS Initiative: Healing Unimaginable Grief With Support for Families Enduring Severe Infant Illness and Death, Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, University Malaya, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (23 Nov 2017 - 25 Nov 2017)
  15. Urine Output Measurement in ELBW Nursed in Humidified Incubator , Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, University Malaya, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (23 Nov 2017 - 25 Nov 2017)
  16. Mobile Application of Infant Cry Recognition Using Designated Cognitive Bayesian Modeling on Deep Neural Networks, 24th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (23 Mar 2017 - 25 Mar 2017)
  17. Multiresistant Acinetobacter Species Colonisation Following Severe Pantoea Sepsis In A Preterm infant, 24th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (23 Mar 2017 - 25 Mar 2017)
  18. Cytokine Profiles in Relation to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Among Premature infants, Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference, University Malaya, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (12 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  19. The Silent Threat of Possible Cytomegalovirus Re-activation: Lethal Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection in Preterm MCDA Twins, Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference, University Malaya, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (12 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  20. Comparative Metabolomic Analyses in Term and Preterm Malaysian Infants, Kuala Lumpur International Neonatology Conference, University Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia, College of Paediatrics Academy of Medicine (International) (12 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  21. Human serum cytokine profiling in retinopathy of prematurity, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2015 Annual Meeting, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) (International) (01 Apr 2015 - 04 Apr 2015)
  22. COMPARISON OF SURVIVAL OF VERY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS IN UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE; A SIX YEAR EXPERIENCE (2009 2014), 22ND ANNUAL CONGRESS OF PERINATAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, PERINATAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (National) (26 Mar 2015 - 29 Mar 2015)
  23. Management of CHAOS with EXIT, 22ND ANNUAL CONGRESS OF PERINATAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (26 Mar 2015 - 29 Mar 2015)
  24. Early Neonatal Jaundice; Demographic, Management and Outcome in a Resource Limited Hospital in Malaysia, 22ND ANNUAL CONGRESS OF PERINATAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (26 Mar 2015 - 29 Mar 2015)
  25. SNAPPE II Illness Severity Score in Relation to Severity of BPD and ROP, 22ND ANNUAL CONGRESS OF PERINATAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (International) (26 Mar 2015 - 29 Mar 2015)
  26. Neonatal serum cytokine profiles with and without retinopathy of prematurity, ARVO 2014 Annual Meeting , The Association for Research in Vision and Opthalmology (International) (04 May 2014 - 08 May 2014)
PRESENTER
  1. Introduction to Neonatal Resuscitation, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, TPT Resources (National) (10 Dec 2016 - 11 Dec 2016)
  2. Incidence, management and short-term outcome of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in a resource limited tertiary hospital in Malaysia , 21st Annual Congress of the Perinatal Society Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (National) (20 Mar 2014 - 23 Mar 2014)
  3. Neonatal Intensive Care Lecture - new era, new perspective, University Malaya Medical Centre Continuous Meducal Education (University) (03 Aug 2011 - 03 Aug 2011)
OTHERS
  1. Participant, 9th Asian Society for Paediatric Research and 20th Perinatal Socitety Malaysia Conference (International) (09 Apr 2013 - 12 Apr 2013)
  2. Invited facilitator for Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine (CE-EBM) workshop. Facilitated CE-EBM , Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine (CE-EBM) workshop., Julius Centre Uniersity Malaya (University) (22 Jul 2011 - 24 Jul 2012)
  3. Invited facilitator for 5th Julius Center University Malaya Evidence Based Medicine workshop, 5th Julius Center University Malaya Evidence Based Medicine workshop, Julius Center University Malaya  (National) (12 Apr 2011 - 14 Apr 2012)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Reviewer "Prediction of Massive Pulmonary Hemorrhage in Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants: a Decision Tree Analysis Using a Nationwide Large Cohort Database"., International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Evaluator for New Neonatology Trainee for National Specialist Register, National, (External Evaluator)
  3. (2024) Umsc Grant Reviewer, University, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Umsc Grant Reviewer, University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Umsc Grant Panel Reviewer, University, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) Examiners for Master Theory Exam, National, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2024) Reviewer Enteral Nutritional Strategy During Therapeutic Hypothermia: Who? When? What?, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2024) Reviewer "Clinical Predictors of Poor Outcome of Bacterial Meningitis in Infants Aged Under 90 Days: a Systematic Review and Metaanalysis"., International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2024) Reviewer for "Effects of Mechanical Ventilation On Neurodevelopment At 12 Months in Preterm Low Birth Weight Pediatric Patients: a Systematic Review"., International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Master of Paediatrics Thesis Examiner, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2023) Evaluator for New Neonatologist for National Specialist Register, National, (Internal Evaluator)
  12. (2023) Reviewer for Ramibizumad for Retinopathy of Prematurity, National, (Reviewer)
  13. (2023) Journal Article Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2023) Evaluation New Application Neonatology for Neonatology Subcommittee, National, (External Assessor)
  15. (2023) Medical Expert Advisor Ps Ranjan & Co Advocates and Solicitor, National, (External Evaluator)
  16. (2023) Examiner for Masters of Paediatrics Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2023) Chairperson for National Specialist Register Neonatology Subcomittee, National, (Reviewer)
  18. (2023) Pemeriksa Peperiksaan Teori Sarjana Perubatan Pediatrik, National, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2023) Reviewer for Effectiveness of Comfort Theory for Fever in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, National, (Reviewer)
  20. (2023) External Examiner Perdana University, National, (External Examiner)
  21. (2023) External Examiner Perdana University Royal College Surgeon Ireland, National, (External Examiner)
  22. (2023) Journal Article Reviewer Living in a Box -Understanding Acoustic Parameters in The Nicu Environment, International, (Reviewer)
  23. (2022) Masters Thesis Examiner, University, (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Frontier in Paediatrics, International, (Reviewer)
  25. (2022) Examiner for Masters of Paediatrics, National, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2022) Panel Reviewer Umsc Care Grant, University, (Reviewer)
  27. (2022) Reviewer for Article Frontiers in Pediatrics, International, (Reviewer)
  28. (2022) Reviewer for Medical Journal of Malaysia, International, (Reviewer)
  29. (2021) Vitamin C Deficiency in a Picky Eater Child, International, (Reviewer)
  30. (2021) Evaluation of Pro-Oxidant Antioxidant Balance (Pab) in Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds) and Their Mother Compared to Normal Cases, International, (Reviewer)
  31. (2021) Panel Penilai Skim Geran Fundamental, National, (Reviewer)
  32. (2021) Effectiveness of a Kangaroo Care Education Programme On Mothers, Nurses, and Infants Outcomes in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit., University, (Internal Examiner)
  33. (2019) Medical Journal of Malaysia Reviewer for Advantages of Breastfeeding , (Reviewer)
  34. (2018) Doctoral Thesis , (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2017) Reviewer for British Medical Journal Open "Neonatal Hyperbilirubinaemia Knowledge Among Health Care Physician: An Egyptian Experience", (Reviewer)
  36. (2017) Reviewer for BMC Pediatrics, (Reviewer)
  37. (2016) Monash University External Reviewer Master's Thesis Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Children: The Roles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Immune Globulin Prophylaxis, (External Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Medical Expert Opinion Harvindar Singh & Co, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2024) University Malaya Specialist Centre Credentialing & Privilaging Committee, University, (Academic Appointment )
  4. (2024) Editor for Frontiers in Paediatrics, International, (Resource Person)
  5. (2024) Expert Witness Ps Ranjan, National, (Resource Person)
  6. (2024) Ahli Majils Profesor Negara, National, (Academic Appointment )
  7. (2024) Ahli Jawatankuasa Resuscitasi, University, (Academic Appointment )
  8. (2023) Medical Expert Advisor Ajmer Sandhu & Ong Advocates & Solicitors, National, (Expert Advisor)
  9. (2023) Medical Expert Advisor for Komathi Advocates and Solicitors, National, (Expert Advisor)
  10. (2023) Life Member of Malaysian Paediatric Association, National, (Academic Appointment )
  11. (2022) Medical Expert Opinion Ps Ranjan, National, (Expert Advisor)
  12. (2022) Ahli Jawantankuasa Kecil Penilaian Kepakaran Perubatan Bagi Bidang Neonatologi, National, (Expert Advisor)
  13. (2022) Ahli Jawatankuasa Clinical Quality Assuarance, University, (Academic Appointment )
  14. (2022) National Specialist Register for Neonatology and General Paediatrics, National, (Academic Appointment )
  15. (2022) Ahli Jawatankuasa Perlindungan Data, University, (Academic Appointment )
  16. (2021) Ps Ranjan & Co Medical Expert, National, (Expert Advisor)
  17. (2021) Ps Ranjan Medical Expert Advisor, National, (Expert Advisor)
  18. (2021) Member of The Royal College of Paediarics and Child Health, International, (Academic Appointment )
  19. (2021) Cochrane Author Panel, International, (Academic Appointment )
  20. (2021) Umsc Medical and Dental Advisory Committee, University, (Academic Appointment )
  21. (2021) Kailesh Aru & Co Medical Expert Advisor, National, (Expert Advisor)
  22. (2018) Biogaia Academy Expert Program in Paediatrics , Biogaia, International
  23. (2018) Medical Legal Expert Advisor , PS Ranjan and Co
  24. (2018) Medical Legal Expert Adviser PS Ranjan , PS Ranjan and Co
  25. (2017) Content Expert for Paediatric Entrance Exam: Neonatology Syllabus, Paediatric MMed Conjoint Committee
  26. (2013) Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Neonatal Jaundice, Malaysia Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS), National
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Nursing Professional Group Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  2. (2024) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  3. (2024) Train The Trainer Clinical Prctice Guideline Retinopathy of Prematurity, National, (Participant)
  4. (2024) Soeaker 30th Regional Annual Congress of The Perinatal Society of Malaysia, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2024) Speaker Print Orientation Program Neonatal Resuscitation Program, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2024) Facilitator Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  7. (2024) Facilitator for Neonatal Resuscitation Mynrp, National, (Course Facilitator)
  8. (2024) Panelist for Spirit/Consort Children Delphi Study, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  10. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  11. (2023) Participant Malaysian Paediatric Annual Congress, International, (Participant)
  12. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  13. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation, National, (Course Facilitator)
  14. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation, National, (Course Facilitator)
  15. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation, National, (Course Facilitator)
  16. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation, National, (Course Facilitator)
  17. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  18. (2023) Instructor Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  19. (2023) Participant Medtalk Mead Johnson, National, (Participant)
  20. (2023) Speaker 1st Master of Paediatrics Preparatory Course 2023, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  21. (2023) Instructor for Neonatal Resuscitation Program, National, (Course Facilitator)
  22. (2023) Neonatal Resuscitation Programme Preparing Nurses in Nrp, National, (Course Facilitator)
  23. (2022) Participant 15th Congress of Appspghan & 43rd Annual Congress of The Malaysian Paediatric Association, International, (Participant)
  24. (2022) Organising Committee Regional Advance Neonatal Airway and Ventil;Ation Workshop, International, (Event Organiser)
  25. (2022) The Science to Grow Happy, National, (Participant)
  26. (2022) Poster Lissencephaly Due to Fumaric Aciduria: a Rare Entity, International, (Participant)
  27. (2022) Poster The Outcomes of Neonates With Covid-19 Positive Mothers in University Malaya Medical Centre (Ummc), International, (Participant)
  28. (2022) Poster The Incidence Rate of Sars-Cov-2 Vertical Transmission in University of Malaya Medical Centre (Ummc), International, (Participant)
  29. (2022) Lissencephaly Due to Fumaric Aciduria: a Rare Entity, International, (Participant)
  30. (2022) Management of Preterm Babies for Diploma Lanjutan Kejururawatan Kebidanan, University, (Course Facilitator)
  31. (2022) Instructor for Neonatal Resuscitation Program July 2022, National, (Course Facilitator)
  32. (2022) Neonatal Resuscitation Progarm June 2022, National, (Course Facilitator)
  33. (2022) Speaker for a Beginner's Guide to Systematic Review Workshop, National, (Course Facilitator)
  34. (2022) Speaker and Facilitator for Peparing Nurses to Prepare for Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop, National, (Course Facilitator)
  35. (2022) Leader for Online Module Introduction to Systematic Review, University, (Event Coordinator)
  36. (2022) Introduction to Systematic Review Course Leader, University, (Event Coordinator)
  37. (2021) Organising Committee and Main Speaker Premday Webinar 2021, National, (Event Organiser)
  38. (2021) Participant Dont Sugar Coat It, National, (Participant)
  39. (2021) Penceramah Facilitator Beginner Guide to Systematic Review, National, (Course Facilitator)
  40. (2021) Nourish Children S Every Possible, National, (Course Facilitator)
  41. (2021) I Gut Ya Webinar, International, (Course Facilitator)
  42. (2021) The Science to Grow Happy, National, (Participant)
  43. (2021) 27th Regional Conference of Perinatal Society of Malaysia, International, (Participant)
  44. (2021) Breastfeeding Dilemmas in Mothers With Confirmed Covid-19 Bridging The Gap With Shared Decision, International, (Participant)
  45. (2021) Speaker for Cochrane Systematic Review - from Evidence to Clincial Practice, National, (Course Facilitator)
  46. (2021) Speaker for 1st Preparatory Course for Mmed (Paeds), National, (Course Facilitator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Interview News Strait Times Premature Babies At High Risk of Rsv, National, (Interview)
  2. (2023) Panelist for Sinar Harian Respiratory Syncytial Virus Media Roundtable, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Panelist Thestar Respiratoy Syncytial Virus Media Roundtable, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2023) Panelist Thestar Improving Access to Medication, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2023) Panelist Hello Doctor Kenali Penyakit Rsv, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2023) Interview Health Today Experts & Parents Come Together to Raise Awareness of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, National, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Mentor for University Malaya Medical Programme, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2022) Vermont Oxford Network Analysis, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2021) Covid 19 Outcomes in Pregnant Women and Infants, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2013) MBBS
Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2023) Information Fusion and Data Augmentation with Deep Features for A Deep Learning-Based Baby Cry Recognition, ZHANG KE
  2. (2020) INFANT CRY ACOUSTICS AND RECOGNITION APPLICATION USING DESIGNATED COGNITIVE BAYESIAN MODELING ON DEEP NEURAL NETWORKS, YONG BOON FEI
  3. (2019) INFANT CRY ACOUSTICS AND RECOGNITION APPLICATION USING DESIGNATED COGNITIVE BAYESIAN MODELING ON DEEP NEURAL NETWORKS, YONG BOON FEI
  4. (2015) Infant Cry Acoustics and Recognition Application Using Designated Cognitive Bayesian Modeling On Deep Neural Networks, Yong Boon Fei
Master
  1. (2024) FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUT MICROBIOME IN PRETERM AND TERM INFANTS, FANGFANG LI
  2. (2021) In Progress, Navrhinaa A/P Vadivale (University Malaya Medical Centre (Ummc) (Pusat Perubatan Universiti Malaya)(Ppum))
  3. (2017) Masters of Paediatrics, Liyana Huda binti Kamaruddin
  4. (2017) Masters of Paediatrics, Elida Hanan binti Awang
  5. (2016) Ongoing, Wong Sze Lynn
  6. (2013) Ongoing, Vaishvani a/p Nadesonmulu
  7. (2013) In Progress, Hasliza binti A Razak
  8. (2011) In progress, Soomitra a/p Vigneswaran
  9. (2010) In Progress, Dr. Sophiana Elianiza Sani
  10. (2009) Recognition of Respiratory Sounds, Shalini Shanmugam

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) MSL27300 - Advanced Clinical Training
  2. (2019) MASTER -
  3. (2018) MMED -
  4. (2017) MPAEDS -
  5. (2015) MASTER - Master in Paediatrics
  6. (2015) MASTER - Master in Paediatrics
  7. (2013) Masters in Paediatrics
  8. (2012) Masters in Paediatrics
  9. (2011) Masters in Paediatrics
Bachelor
  1. (2022) NA - Ummp2801
  2. (2022) NA - Ummp 3303
  3. (2020) MBBS -
  4. (2018) MBBS 3.1 -
  5. (2018) MBBS 3.2 -
  6. (2017) MBBS -
  7. (2015) MBBS 3A - Paediatrics MBBS 3a
  8. (2015) MBBS 3B - Paediatrics
  9. (2015) MBBS 3B - Paediatrics
  10. (2014) MBBS 3b
  11. (2014) MBBS 3A - MBBS 3a
  12. (2014) MBBS 3B - MBBS 3b
  13. (2013) Paediatrics MBBS 3b
  14. (2012) MBBS 3b
  15. (2011) Paediatrics MBBS 3b
  16. (2011) MBBS 3a

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • World Prematurity Day, (17 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2019)
  • Preparing Nurses for Neonatal Resuscitation, (24 Aug 2019 - 25 Aug 2019)
  • World Prematurity Day, (17 Nov 2018 - 17 Nov 2018)
  • World Prematurity Day, (19 Nov 2017 - 19 Nov 2017)
  • Preparing Nurses for Neonatal Resuscitation, (11 Nov 2017 - 12 Nov 2017)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop for Midwives and Nurses, (10 Dec 2016 - 11 Dec 2016)
  • World Prematurity Day 2016, (20 Nov 2016 - 20 Nov 2016)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Workshop, (23 Apr 2016 - 24 Apr 2016)
  • World Prematurity Day, (15 Nov 2015 - 15 Nov 2015)
  • Committee for World Premature Day, (16 Dec 2014 - 16 Dec 2014)
  • World Prematurity Day, (15 Nov 2014 - 15 Nov 2014)
  • World Prematurity Day, (17 Nov 2013)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Premday Webinar 2021, Webinar (20 Nov 2021 - 20 Nov 2021)