Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. KWAN ZHENLI

Associate Professor
  • Department of Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • zhenli
  • 0379494422

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Kwan is a medical lecturer and consultant dermatologist at the University of Malaya. After qualifying with an MBBS from the University of Malaya, she worked as a house officer in Singapore and subsequently served as a medical officer in Singapore and Australia. Upon returning to Malaysia, she completed dermatology subspecialty training in 2016 when she graduated with the Advanced Master in Dermatology from University Kebangsaan Malaysia. She also obtained the Specialty Certificate in Dermatology from the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom in the same year. Dr. Kwan has a keen interest in clinical medicine, teaching and research, particularly in the field of psoriasis, cutaneous oncology and Mohs micrographic surgery. 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • DERMATOLOGY
    psoriasis, cutaneous oncology, Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatologic surgery, atopic eczema, general dermatology

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • CFDS (LONDON), (Dermatology)
    St. John Institute of Dermatology, London
  • SCD (UK), (Dermatology)
    Royal College of Physicians of London, United Kingdom
  • AdvM Dermatology (UKM), (Dermatology)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • MRCP (UK), (Internal Medicine)
    Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • MBBS (UM), (Medicine and Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Head of Unit
    15 Jun 2020 - 08 Feb 2021 (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme Coordinator
    22 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    24 Oct 2017 - 25 Oct 2017 (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Head Coordinator
    01 Jun 2015 - 25 Feb 2016 (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • LIFE MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, ACADEMY OF MEDICINE MALAYSIA, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2019 (National)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, DERMATOLOGY CHAPTER, COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2019 (National)
  • PERSATUAN DERMATOLOGI MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH, FELLOW
    2019 to 2021 (International)
  • DERMATOLOGIC AESTHETIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (DASIL), MEMBER
    2018 to 2021 (International)
  • ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS (LONDON), MEMBER
    2012 to 2021 (International)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, MEMBER
    2018 to 2020 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2018 (University)
  • Annual Meeting Registration Scholarship 2018, American Academy of Dermatology
    American Academy of Dermatology, 2017 (International)
  • Second place, Poster Presentation, 41st Annual Dermatology Conference of the Dermatological Society of Malaysia, 2016 September 15-19; Kuching, Sarawak
    Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia, 2016 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Kwan, Zhenli; Voo, Sook Yee Michelle; Tan, Wooi Chiang; Tang, Jyh Jong; Tang, Min Moon; Abdullah, Wan Noor Hasbee Wan; Selvarajah, Latha R.; Ng, Ting Guan; Ramalingam, Rajalingam; Muniandy, Pubalan; Han, Winn Hui; Yong, Shin Shen; Robinson, Suganthy (2024). Effectiveness of biologic treatment for psoriasis in Malaysia: Real-world evidence and review of current evidence from Southeast Asia, DERMATOLOGICA SINICA. 42(2), 136-145. doi:10.4103/ds.DS-D-23-00247
  2. Loo, Wai Yang; Tee, Ying Chew; Han, Winn Hui; Faheem, Nik Aimee Azizah; Yong, Shin Shen; Kwan, Zhenli; Pok, Lydia Say Lee; Yahya, Fariz (2024). Predictive factors of psoriatic arthritis in a diverse population with psoriasis, JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH. 52(1). doi:10.1177/03000605231221014
  3. Ng, Wei Leik; Hussein, Norita; Ng, Chirk Jenn; Qureshi, Nadeem; Lee, Yew Kong; Kwan, Zhenli; Kee, Boon Pin; Then, Sue-Mian; Abdul Malik, Tun Firzara; Mohd Zaidan, Fatimah Zahrah; Azmi, Siti Umi Fairuz; Lang, Chim C.; Lang, Chim C.; Lang, Chim C.; Lang, Chim C. (2024). Implementing HLA-B*58:01 testing prior to allopurinol initiation in Malaysian primary care setting: A qualitative study from doctors' and patients' perspective, PLOS ONE. 19(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0296498
  4. Abdullah, Asmaa' Hazirah; Nathan, Anna Marie; Jayanath, Subhashini; Kwan, Zhenli; Azanan, Mohamad Shafiq; Hng, Shih Ying; Eg, Kah Peng; de Bruyne, Jessie A.; Leong, Kin Fon; Wee, Ai Leen; Ponnuthurai, Nirmala; Begum, Sabeera (2023). Poor sleep quality in children with atopic dermatitis and its effects on behavior: A multicenter cross-sectional study from a low-middle-income country, PEDIATRICS INTERNATIONAL. 65(1). doi:10.1111/ped.15473
  5. Kwan, Zhenli; Han, Winn Hui; Yong, Shin Shen; Faheem, Nik Aimee Azizah; Choong, Rebecca Kai Jan; Zainuddin, Sheriza Izwa; Lam, Chee Loong; Tan, Maw Pin; Capelle, David Paul (2023). Dermatological Issues Among Individuals Receiving Palliative Care - A Review, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE. . doi:10.1177/10499091231198752
  6. Yong, S. S.; Han, W. H.; Choong, R. K. J.; Faheem, N. A. A.; Toh, Y. F.; Bee, P. C.; Kwan, Z. (2023). Case series of cutaneous graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients receiving haematopoietic stem cell transplantation in a tertiary Malaysian hospital, HONG KONG JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY & VENEREOLOGY. 31(1), 5-13
  7. Kwan, Zhenli; Anand, Rakesh L.; Mallipeddi, Raj; Ali, Faisal R. (2022). The utility of negative histopathological analysis of debulk specimens during Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma, BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY. . doi:10.1111/bjd.21613
  8. Kwan, Zhenli; Baharum, Nurakmal; Yong, Shin Shen; Mohd Affandi, Azura; Johar, Asmah (2022). Sexual difficulties and associated factors among patients with psoriasis in Malaysia: data from the Malaysian Psoriasis registry, PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE. . doi:10.1080/13548506.2020.1831557
  9. Yong, Shin Shen; Han, Winn Hui; Faheem, Nik Aimee Azizah; Puvan, Nisha; Tan, Leng Leng; Wong, Su-Ming; Kwan, Zhenli (2022). Predictive factors of sun protection behaviour among global airline pilots, PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE. . doi:10.1111/phpp.12787
  10. Goh, Y., Kwan, Z., Han, W. H., Iqbal, T., Yahya, F., Khang, T. F., & Singh, S. (2021). Ocular surface disease in psoriatic patients in a developing country. International Ophthalmology, 41(6), 2139-2147. doi: 10.1007/s10792-021-01771-8
  11. Han, W. H., Yong, J. Y., Yong, S. S., Faheem, N. A. A., Toh, Y. F., Chew, M. F., . . . Azwa, I. (2021). Cutaneous manifestations of patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: A retrospective review of a tertiary referral centre with clinicopathological correlation. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 62(3), 286-291. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13580
  12. Yap, W. H., Cheah, T. Y., Yong, L. C., Chowdhury, S. R., Ng, M. H., Kwan, Z., . . . Goh, B. H. (2021). Fibroblast-derived matrices-based human skin equivalent as an in vitro psoriatic model for drug testing. Journal of Biosciences, 46(3), 13. doi: 10.1007/s12038-021-00205-y
  13. Kwan, Z., Najhan, N. N. K., Yau, Y. H., Luximon, Y., & Nor, F. M. (2020). Anticipating local flapsclosed-formsolution on3Dface models using finite element method. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering, 36(11), 16. doi: 10.1002/cnm.3390
  14. Yong, S. S., Kwan, Z., Ch'ng, C. C., Yong, A. S. W., Tan, L. L., Han, W. H., . . . Tan, M. P. (2020). Self-reported generalised pruritus among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. Bmc Geriatrics, 20(1), 7. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01610-y
  15. Yong, S. S., Tan, L. L., Chng, C. C., Yahya, F., Pok, S. L., Chng, P. Y., . . . Kwan, Z. (2020). Personal experience and knowledge about psoriasis reduce misconceptions and discriminatory behavior toward people living with psoriasis in Malaysia. Dermatologica Sinica, 38(1), 35-38. doi: 10.4103/ds.ds_27_19
  16. Faheem, N. A. A., Kwan, Z., Yong, A. S. W., Chng, C. C., Tan, K. K., Naicker, M., Tan, L. L. (2019). Syringocystadenoma papilliferum arising in a naevus sebaceus. Malaysian Journal of Pathology, 41(1), 47-49.
  17. Han, W. H., Yong, S. S., Tan, L. L., Toh, Y. F., Chew, M. F., Pailoor, J., Kwan, Z. (2019). Characteristics of skin cancers among adult patients in an urban Malaysian population. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 60(4), E327-E329. doi:10.1111/ajd.13106
  18. Robinson, S., Kwan, Z., Tang, M. M. (2019). Metformin as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris: A randomized open-labeled study. Dermatologic Therapy, 32(4), 7. doi:10.1111/dth.12953
Scopus
  1. Rasel M.A., Abdul Kareem S., Kwan Z., Faheem N.A.A., Han W.H., Choong R.K.J., Yong S.S., Obaidellah U. (2024). Asymmetric lesion detection with geometric patterns and CNN-SVM classification, Computers in Biology and Medicine. 179. doi:10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108851
  2. Rasel M.A., Abdul Kareem S., Kwan Z., Yong S.S., Obaidellah U. (2024). Bluish veil detection and lesion classification using custom deep learnable layers with explainable artificial intelligence (XAI), Computers in Biology and Medicine. 178. doi:10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108758
Others
  1. Kwan, Z., Baharum, N., Yong, S.S., Mohd Affandi, A., & Johar, A. (2020). Sexual difficulties and associated factors among patients with psoriasis in Malaysia: data from the Malaysian Psoriasis registry. Psychology, Health & Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2020.1831557
  2. Kwan, Z., Khairu Najhan, N.N., Yau, Y.H., Luximon, Y., & M Nor, F. (2020). Anticipating Local Flaps Closed Form Solution on 3D Face Models Using Finite Element Method. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering. Advance online publication. doi:10.1002/cnm.3390
  3. Ong, S.Y., Tang, M.M., Dalawi, I., Tan, W.C., Yeoh, C.A., Kho, W.M., Muniandy, P., Wong, P.L., Velayuthan, R.D., Kwan, Z., Ch'ng, C.C., Mohd Noor, N.M., Krishnasamy, V., & Johar, A. (2020). Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected men who have sex with men with syphilis: A 5-year multicentre study in Malaysia. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 75(4), 349-355.
  4. Faheem, N.A.A., Kwan, Z., Yong, A.S.W., Ch'ng C.C., Tan, K.K., Naicker, M., Tan, L.L. (2019). Syringocystadenoma papilliferum arising in a naevus sebaceous. Malaysian Journal of Pathology, 41(1), 47-49
  5. Kwan, Z., Yong, S.S., & Willis, J.R. (2019). The use of a Limberg flap for closure of defects located at the interdigital webs. Malaysian Journal of Dermatology, 42:47-48.
  6. Kwan, Z., Yong, S.S., Robinson, S. (2019). Analysis of Internet searches using Google Trends to measure interest in sun protection and skin cancer in selected South East Asian populations. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 36(2):82-89. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12510
  7. Lim, S.Z., Keating, R.E., Toh, Y.F., Chew, M.F., & Kwan, Z. (2019). Five cases of melanoma presenting over a year in a single institution. Malaysian Journal of Dermatology, 43:54-57.
  8. Siew, K.S.W., Toh, Y.F., & Kwan, Z. (2019). Successful treatment of familial benign chronic pemphigus with oral doxycycline. Malaysian Journal of Dermatology, 42:44-46.
  9. Bhullar, A., Kwan, Z., & Mohd Affandi, A. (2018). Extramammary Paget's Disease: 10-year experience in a tertiary dermatology centre in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Dermatology, 41:35-38.
  10. Kwan, Z., Bong, Y.B., Tan, L.L., Lim, S.X., Yong, A.S.W., Ch'ng, C.C., Tan, M.P., & Ismail, R. (2018). Determinants of quality of life and psychological status in adults with psoriasis. Archives of Dermatological Research, 310(5), 443-451.
  11. Khor, A.H.P., Lim, K.S., Tan, C.T., Kwan, Z., Tan, W.C., Wu, D.B.C, Ng, C.C. (2017). HLA-A: 01 and HLA-B*15:02 association with Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis to carbamazepine in a multiethnic Malaysian population*31: 01 and HLA-B*15:02 association with Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis to carbamazepine in a multiethnic Malaysian population. Pharmacogenetics and Genomics, 27 (7), 275- 278.
  12. Kwan, Z., Bong, Y.B., Tan, L.L., Lim, S.X., Yong, A.S., Ch'ng, C.C., Tan, M.P., Thevarajah, S., & Ismail, R. (2017). Socioeconomic and sociocultural determinants of psychological distress and quality of life among patients with psoriasis in a selected multi-ethnic Malaysian population. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 22(2),184-195.
  13. Kwan, Z., Wong, S.M., Robinson, S., Tan, L.L., Ismail, R. (2017). Pattern of skin diseases among patients attending an outpatient dermatology clinic in a tertiary hospital in urban Malaysia. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 58 (4), e267- e268.
  14. Yong, A.S.W., Kwan, Z., Tan, L.L., Ch'ng, C.C., & Pailoor, J. (2017). Mohs micrographic surgery: the Malaysian experience and a review of the evidence. Malaysian Journal of Dermatology, 38:2-9.
  15. Khor, A. H., Lim, K. S., Tan, C. T., Kwan, Z., & Ng, C. C. (2016). Cross-reactivity in AED-Induced Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reaction: A Case Report. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol, 26(5), 329-331.
  16. Kuan, C.S., Ismail, R., Kwan, Z., Yew, S.M., Yeo, S.K., Chan, C.L., Toh, Y.F., Na, S.L., Lee, K.W., Hoh, C.C., Yee, W.Y., & Ng, K.P. (2016). Isolation and Characterization of an atypical Metschnikowia sp. Strain from the Skin Scraping of a Dermatitis Patient. PLoS One, 11(6), e0156119. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0156119. eCollection 2016.
  17. Kwan, Z., Lai, Y.N., Ch'ng, C.C., Tan, A.H., Tan, L.L., Robinson, S., & Ismail, R. (2015). The association between bullous pemphigoid and neurological disorders in a selected Malaysian population. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 70(2), 81-85.
  18. Kwan, Z., Wong, S.M., Robinson, S., Tan, L.L., Looi, L.M., & Ismail R. (2015). Blue Legs in a 60-Year-Old Gentleman. Annals of Academy of Medicine Singapore, 44(12), 577-9.
  19. Kwan, Z., Yeoh, C.A., Mohd Affandi, A., Alias, F.A., Hamid, M., Baharum, N., Yong, A.S.W., & Baba, R. (2015). Causes of mortality in patients with psoriasis in Malaysia - Evidence from the Malaysian Psoriasis Registry. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 70(5), 273-277.
  20. Kwan, Z., Che Ismail, R.B., Wong, S.M., Tan, L.L., Robinson, S., & Lim, K.S. (2014) Sodium valproate-aggravated psoriasisform eruption. International Journal of Dermatology, 53(10), e477-9. doi: 10.1111/ijd.12579.
  21. Kwan, Z., Pailoor, J., Tan, L.L., Robinson, S., Wong, S.M., & Ismail, R. (2014) Leprosy - An imported disease. Leprosy Review, 85(3), 170-6.
Books
  1. Ch'ng CC, Yong AS, Kwan ZL, Tan LL. (2017) Short Notes in Dermatology. University of Malaya Press. ISBN: 978-983-100-939-0

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2018 - 2022, NONE
    Clinical course and histopathology findings in cutaneous graft-versus-host disease (GVHD): A case series of adult patients undergoing hematopoeitic stem cell transplantation ( Consultant)
  2. 2020 - 2022, UMSC C.A.R.E. Fund
    HLA-B*58:01 allele testing in primary care to prevent allopurinol-induced severe cutaneous adverse reaction ( Consultant)
  3. 2018 - 2020, NONE
    Retrospective review of histopathological features of cutaneous manifestations of HIV patients in University of Malaya Medical Centre 2016 2018 ( Consultant)
  4. 2018 - 2019, NONE
    Retrospective review of skin cancers in UMMC from year 2015 to 2018 ( Consultant)
  5. 2015 - 2017, Private Funding
    Development and characterization of human fibroblast-derived matrices-based human skin equivalent as a novel in-vitro psoriatic model for drug testing ( Consultant)
International
  1. 2020 - 2021, Abbvie
    A Phase 3b, open-label treatment extension study of upadacitinib for the treatment of adult subjects with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who completed treatment in Study M16-046 ( Consultant)
  2. 2019 - 2020, Abbvie
    A Phase 3b Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Active Controlled Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Upadacitinib to Dupilumab in Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2019 - 2020, Abbvie
    A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Study Comparing Risankizumab to Placebo in Subjects with Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Who Have a History of Inadequate Response to or Intolerance to at Least One Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD) Therapy (KEEPsAKE 1) ( Consultant)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Malaysian Psoriasis Registry Steering Committee, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia
    01 Aug 2019 - 01 Aug 2024 (National)
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Acne, 2nd Edition Development Group, Bahagian Perkembangan Perubatan
    01 Aug 2019 - 01 Aug 2020 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCE
  1. Sexual Difficulties and Associated Factors among Adult Patients with Psoriasis in Malaysia: Data from the Malaysian Psoriasis Registry, 15th Asia-Pacific Environmental & Occupational Dermatology Symposium (APEODS) & 44th Annual Dermatology Conference of Dermatological Society of Malaysia, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (12 Sep 2019 - 15 Sep 2019)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Chemoprevention in Skin Cancer Medicine, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (05 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024)
  2. Predatory Journals and Publishers, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology 2024, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (05 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024)
  3. How to Integrate Eucerin Products into Acne Care, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (03 Oct 2024 - 03 Oct 2024)
  4. Elliptical Excision, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology 2024 Basic Skin Surgery Pre-Congress Workshop, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (02 Oct 2024 - 02 Oct 2024)
  5. Sealed with a Kiss: The Reconstructive Ladder Approach, Asia Master Course in Cosmetic and Dermatologic Surgery, UPM (National) (25 Aug 2024 - 25 Aug 2024)
  6. Spotting the Zebras: Rare Skin Cancers, 1st Annual Advances in Dermatology, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (National) (17 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024)
  7. Get the Glow: Skin Boosters, HKL Dermatology Symposium 2024, Jabatan Dermatologi, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (National) (14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024)
  8. Through the Leukin glass: IL-23 inhibition in Psoriasis, HKL Dermatology Symposium 2024, Jabatan Dermatologi, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (National) (14 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024)
  9. Psoriasis in Special-to-Treat Areas, Psoriasis Masterclass 2024, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia and Novartis (National) (13 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024)
  10. Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Malaysia, Lasers, Injectables and Dermatologic Surgery, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians Malaysia (National) (30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024)
  11. Challenges in Pso: Infectious Diseases, Save Our Skin Virtual Masterclass Series, UKM and Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (08 Jun 2024 - 08 Jun 2024)
  12. Sexual History Taking and STI Screening, STI Workshop 2024, Jabatan Dermatologi, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (National) (02 Jun 2024 - 02 Jun 2024)
  13. Unraveling the relationship between skin and lupus, 2024 UMMC Patient Forum on SLE - Understanding Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, UMMC Rheumatology (University) (01 Jun 2024 - 01 Jun 2024)
  14. Mohs micrographic surgery in Malaysia, ADLAS Myth, Fact and Fiction 2024, Asian Dermatologic Laser & Surgery (International) (04 May 2024 - 04 May 2024)
  15. Skin Deep: Exploring Dermatology, M.I.N.O.R. Talk 2023/2024 Skin Deep: Exploring Dermatology, Malaysian Medics International (National) (29 Jan 2024 - 29 Jan 2024)
  16. Living with Chronic Urticaria, Division of Dermatology CME, Menarini (University) (09 Nov 2023 - 09 Nov 2023)
  17. Skin Cancers, Borneo Derm Update 2023, Jabatan Dermatologi & Perubatan Genitourinari (National) (28 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023)
  18. Through the leukin glass: IL-23 inhibition in psoriasis, Borneo Derm Update 2023, Jabatan Dermatologi and Jabatan Genitourinari (National) (28 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023)
  19. Skin Tumours in Pregnancy - When to Cut?, 48th Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (17 Sep 2023 - 17 Sep 2023)
  20. Viva Voce: Bedside investigations in Dermatology, Intensive Course 2023 Advanced Master of Dermatology, Departments of Dermatology, HKL and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (National) (09 Sep 2023 - 09 Sep 2023)
  21. Psoriasis in special-to-treat areas (nail, scalp, genitals and etc), Psoriasis Masterclass, Novartis (National) (04 Aug 2023 - 04 Aug 2023)
  22. Updates in Acne Vulgaris Management, Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery Conference, AMSC 2023 Secretariat (National) (15 Jul 2023 - 15 Jul 2023)
  23. Trends of Skin Cancer in Malaysia, 25th World Congress of Dermatology, Dermatological Society of Singapore, ILDS (International) (05 Jul 2023 - 05 Jul 2023)
  24. Skin malignancies - what you should not miss, Johor Dermatology Update 2023, Dermatology Departments of Hospital Sultan Ismail, Hospital Sultanah Aminah and Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah (National) (17 Jun 2023 - 17 Jun 2023)
  25. Skin biopsies: A case-based approach, Masterclass 2023 Advanced Master of Dermatology, Jabatan Dermatologi, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (National) (20 May 2023 - 20 May 2023)
  26. The ART of local flaps, 5th Annual Scientific Meeting - Cutting Edge Dermatology, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023)
  27. Skin biopsy: procedure and practical tips, Northern Dermatology Summit 2023, Dermatology Department, Hospital Pulau Pinang (National) (12 Mar 2023 - 12 Mar 2023)
  28. Nail Biopsy: Techniques & Considerations, Northern Dermatology Summit 2023, Dermatology Department, Hospital Pulau Pinang (National) (11 Mar 2023 - 11 Mar 2023)
  29. Spotting Skin Cancers in Primary Care, 2nd Borneo Scientific Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (National) (08 Jan 2023 - 08 Jan 2023)
  30. Androgenetic alopecia: Starting Oral Medication Early vs Topical First, Central Regional Scientific Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (National) (20 Nov 2022 - 20 Nov 2022)
  31. The Red Scaly Rash and The Red Bumpy Rash, UM Masterclass in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (University) (31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2022)
  32. Facial Hyperpigmentation, Masterclass 2022 Advanced Master of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Dermatology Unit, UKM (National) (25 Jun 2022 - 25 Jun 2022)
  33. Tips and Tricks in Dermatological Surgery, 4th Annual Scientific Meeting - New Advances in Dermatology incorporating "PDM Mid-term Meeting", Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (National) (29 May 2022 - 29 May 2022)
  34. The rise of the machines: artificial intelligence in Dermatology, Virtual 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in collaboration with Dermatological Society of Malaysia incorporating PDM Mid-term Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in collaboration with Dermatological Society of Malaysia (National) (11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2021)
  35. Interesting Cases from Central and Southern Malaysia Ectodermal Dysplasia, 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (22 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2020)
  36. Wounds Caused by Dermatologic Conditions, Malaysia Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Education Programme - Stoma, Wound & Continence Care, M&T Network Consultancy (National) (12 Feb 2020 - 12 Feb 2020)
  37. Psoriasis and Comorbidities, Psoriasis Knowledge Academy 2019, Novartis (National) (14 Jul 2019 - 14 Jul 2019)
  38. Dermatology for MRCP & MRCPCH postgraduate students, Workshop, 1st Annual Scientific Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (07 Jul 2019 - 07 Jul 2019)
  39. Central Role of Skin pH in Atopic Dermatitis, 1st Annual Scientific Meeting, Chapter of Dermatology, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (06 Jul 2019 - 07 Jul 2019)
  40. Recognising skin cancer, Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatosurgery, College of Physicians Regional Conference 2019 - Updates in Internal Medicine, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (21 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2019)
  41. Skin Cancers: Dermatoscopy and Updates from the AAD 2019 Meeting, Live Demo Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Surgical Reconstruction Workshop, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (25 Apr 2019 - 25 Apr 2019)
  42. Rashes of Expecting Mother and 10 Interesting Cases in Primary Care, Dermatology in Focus 2018, Kotra Pharma (National) (05 Oct 2018 - 07 Oct 2018)
  43. Common Skin Problems in Primary Care, Family Medicine Postgraduate Training, Primary Care Medicine Department (University) (28 Aug 2018 - 28 Aug 2018)
  44. Adverse Drug Reaction, Selangor-Kuala Lumpur Dermatology Update for Primary Care 2018, Persatuan Pendidikan Perubatan Pasca Ijazah Hospital Selayang (National) (04 Aug 2018 - 04 Aug 2018)
  45. Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Wound Care Workshop 2018, Diabetes Malaysia (National) (24 Mar 2018 - 24 Mar 2018)
  46. Pigmentary Disorders in Primary Care, The 2nd Dermatology in Focus for General Practitioners, Kotra Pharma and Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (06 Aug 2017 - 06 Aug 2017)
  47. Management of Atopic Dermatitis in Primary Care, ADOA Movie Lecture, Hyphens (Others) (23 Apr 2017 - 23 Apr 2017)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. N.A., Virtual 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in collaboration with Dermatological Society of Malaysia (incorporating PDM Mid-term Meeting), Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in collaboration with Dermatological Society of Malaysia (National) (10 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2021)
  2. Introduction to Mohs micrographic surgery, Updates on skin cancer management, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (National) (14 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2021)
  3. N.A., 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (22 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2020)
  4. N.A., 1st Annual Scientific Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (National) (06 Jul 2019 - 07 Jul 2019)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Slow Mohs surgery for lentigo maligna: a single-centre retrospective analysis of 159 cases, British Association of Dermatologists 102nd Annual Meeting, British Association of Dermatologists (International) (05 Jul 2022 - 07 Jul 2022)
  2. Bullous Pemphigoid and Neurological Disorders: A Case-Control Study, 39th Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (15 Sep 2014 - 18 Sep 2014)
  3. Adherence among Dermatology inpatients and their emotional status assessed using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS): A pilot study., 21st Regional Conference of Dermatology (09 Apr 2014 - 12 Apr 2014)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Effectiveness and Safety of Dupilumab in Atopic Dermatitis: A Single-Centre Case Series, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (03 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024)
  2. Expert Group Recommendation on the Role and Choice of Moisturizers in Atopic Dermatitis Management, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (03 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024)
  3. A review of adult patients with psoriasis treated with biological drugs in a tertiary institution, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (03 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024)
  4. Epidemiology of Hair Loss Disorders Among Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Malaysia, 26th Regional Conference of Dermatology, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (03 Oct 2024 - 05 Oct 2024)
  5. Google Trends(R) analysis of public interest in selected cosmetic dermatology procedures in Malaysia and Singapore, Virtual 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in collaboration with Dermatological Society of Malaysia (incorporating PDM Mid-term Meeting), Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and Dermatological Society of Malaysia (National) (10 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2021)
  6. Characteristics of patients with psoriasis on biological drugs notified to the Malaysian Psoriasis Registry and assessment of response to treatment, 24th Regional Conference of Dermatology, Dermatological Society of Thailand (International) (25 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2020)
  7. Eruptive lentiginosis in a patient with psoriasis after treatment with secukinumab, 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, Australasian College of Dermatologists (International) (18 May 2019 - 21 May 2019)
  8. Recent trend of skin cancers among adult patients in an urban Malaysian population, 43rd Annual Dermatology Conference of Dermatological Society of Malaysia, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (27 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2018)
  9. Self-reported generalised pruritus among community-dwelling older adults in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research Study, 42nd Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (24 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017)
  10. A retrospective review of patch test results using the European Standard Series in University Malaya Medical Centre between 2016 and 2017, 42nd Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (24 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017)
  11. Clinical pattern and treatment response of syphilis among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia: a 5-year multi-centre retrospective study (2011-2015), 42nd Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (24 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017)
  12. Syringocystadenoma papilliferum arising in a naevus sebaceous, 42nd Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (24 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017)
  13. C-Reactive Protein Levels are Associated with Severity and Duration of Hospitalisation in Patients with Cellulitis in the Inpatient Setting, 41st Annual Dermatology Conference of the Dermatological Society of Malaysia, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (15 Sep 2016 - 18 Sep 2016)
  14. Leprosy: The Chameleon Disease., 38th Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (12 Sep 2013 - 15 Apr 2013)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2022) Pembaca dan Pemeriksa Luar Bagi Pembentangan Disertasi (Bahagian III) Peperiksaan Doktor Pakar Perubatan Dalaman, UKM, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2021) Expert Reviewer, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2021) Expert Reviewer for NeuroAsia journal, (Reviewer)
  4. (2021) Expert reviewer for the Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, (Reviewer)
  5. (2020) Expert reviewer for Medical Journal of Malaysia, (Reviewer)
  6. (2020) Expert reviewer for BMC Dermatology, (Reviewer)
  7. (2020) Expert reviewer for Malaysian Family Physician Journal, (Reviewer)
  8. (2019) Expert reviewer for Dermatologica Sinica , (Reviewer)
  9. (2018) Panel Penilai Bagi Geran Penyelidikan Fakulti 2018, University, (Reviewer)
  10. (2018) Expert Reviewer for Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis, (Reviewer)
  11. (2018) Expert Reviewer for Archives of Dermatological Research , (Reviewer)
  12. (2018) Expert reviewer for Malaysian Journal of Dermatology , (Reviewer)
  13. (2017) Expert Reviewer for Psychology, Health & Medicine , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Panel Penasihat Luar (Ahli Akademik) Program Sarjana Lanjutan Dermatologi Fakulti Perubatan UKM, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Steering Committee Malaysian Psoriasis Registry, National, (Expert Advisor)
  3. (2022) Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Acne, 2nd Edition, National, (Resource Person)
  4. (2021) Clinical Practice Guidelines Management of Acne, 2nd Edition, National, (Resource Person)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Symposium 28 - What is New?, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2024) Chairperson - Future of Change: What's On The Horizon for Immune-Mediated Skin Disease, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2022) Gpp Advisory Board With Dermatologists, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2022) Abrocitinib and Crisaborole Malaysia Advisory Board Meeting, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2021) Virtual 3rd Annual Scientific Meeting Incorporating Pdm Mid-Term Meeting - Event Organiser, National, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2021) Webinar Organiser, National, (Event Organiser)
  7. (2020) 2nd Annual Scientific Meeting Incorporating 1st National Pediatric Dermatology Congress - Event Organiser, National, (Event Organiser)
  8. (2019) Dermatology for Mrcp and Mrcpch Postgraduate Students - Event Organiser, National, (Event Organiser)
  9. (2019) 1st Annual Scientific Meeting of Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia - Organising Commitee Member, National, (Event Organiser)
Media appearance
  1. (2024) Beyond The Balm: The Dark Side of Unsafe Skin Lightening Products, National, (Interview)
  2. (2022) Biar Si Kecil Berhias, National, (Interview)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2018) NUMERICAL CLOSED-FORM SOLUTIONS OF SKIN FLAP SURGERIES USING 3D FACE MODELS, Nur Nadirah binti Khairu Najhan
  2. (2017) N.A., Dr. Lim Quan Hziung
  3. (2017) N.A., Dr Leong Lai Kuan
  4. (2015) Use of Drugs and Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) Which May Affect Bleeding Among Patients Planned For Skin Surgery In A Dermatology Unit in Malaysia, Kausalyaa a/p Radha
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2013) Bullous Pemphigoid and Neurological Disorders

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2019) 0000 - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  2. (2018) 0000 - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Interview and Online Article, “Your Itchy Skin Might Be Telling You Something”, Hello Doktor Website, 2020, (22 Jul 2020 - 22 Jul 2020)
  • Invited Speaker for Live Interview On Eczema, Malaysia Hari Ini, Tv3, 12 December 2019, (12 Dec 2019 - 12 Dec 2019)
  • Interview On Facebook Live, “Let’S Chat – Rebuilding Skin’S Protective Barrier”, Guardian Malaysia, 28 November 2019, (28 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2019)
  • Interview and Online Article, “Deep Diving Into Hair Loss for Men and Women”, Hello Doktor Website, 2019, (13 Nov 2019 - 13 Nov 2020)
  • Interview and Online Article, “Nail Disorders Could Be Telling You Something About Your Health”, Hello Doktor Website, 2019, (13 Nov 2019 - 13 Nov 2019)
  • Interview for Newspaper Article, “Gangguan Emosi Si Sopak”, Berita Harian, 2 February 2019, (02 Feb 2019 - 02 Feb 2020)
  • World Psoriasis Day 2017, University of Malaya Medical Centre, (30 Oct 2017 - 30 Oct 2017)
  • 2nd Dermatology in Focus for General Practitioners, (05 Aug 2017 - 06 Aug 2017)
  • National Skin Day 2017, (14 May 2017 - 14 May 2017)
  • Interview for Newspaper Article, “Stigma Terhadap Penghidap Psoriasis”, Utusan Malaysia, 8 September 2016, (08 Sep 2016 - 08 Sep 2016)