Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. ZURAIZA BINTI MOHAMAD ZAINI

Associate Professor
  • Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences
    Faculty of Dentistry
  • zuraiza
  • 0379674815

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ORAL MEDICINE
    Oral Mucosal Disorders, Mucocutaneous & Autoimmune Diseases
  • ORAL PATHOLOGY
    Oral Premalignant Disorders, Oral Cancer

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Dentistry)
    King's College, London
  • MDSc, (DENTAL SCIENCE)
    University of Queensland, Australia
  • BDS (Malaya), (Dental Surgery)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Deputy of Dean (Student Affairs)
    01 Apr 2022 - present (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head
    01 Apr 2023 - present (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Deputy Head
    01 Mar 2022 - 01 Mar 2024 (Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre (Ocrcc), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • Coordinator
    18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2026 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Project Leader
    12 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2025 (Faculty)
  • Head, Oral Cancer Research and Coordinating Centre
    03 Jul 2023 - 02 Jul 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Main Committee and Chair of the Food and Conference Dinner Committee, The Global Oral Cancer Forum
    09 Nov 2023 - 26 May 2024 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Universiti Malaya Regulations, Dress Code and Appearance Guide for Universiti Malaya Students
    05 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Sebut Harga PTj (JSU PTj) Bagi Fakulti Pergigian
    21 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Pemilihan Fakulti bagi Urusan Saringan Permohonan PERDANA dan saluran SATU Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian, Sesi 2023/2024
    08 May 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 (Faculty)
  • Committee Members
    19 Sep 2023 - 19 Sep 2023 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Task Force Member
    04 Sep 2023 - 04 Sep 2023 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PERATURAN DAN ETIKAN BERPAKAIAN PELAJAR UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    05 Jul 2023 - 05 Jul 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    17 Jan 2023 - 17 Jan 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Head of Department
    16 Mar 2020 - 15 Mar 2022 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Deputy Head
    01 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 (Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre (Ocrcc), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation))
  • COORDINATOR - Research Diagnostic Laboratory (RDL)
    01 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COORDINATOR: Oral Pathology Diagnostic and Research Laboratory
    01 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KECIL ETIKA PERUBATAN,DENTAL (SUBCOMMITTEE FDMEC)
    04 Jun 2019 - 03 Jun 2021 (Faculty)
  • AHLI UNIVERSITY MALAYA DENTAL EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (UMDEED)
    02 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COORDINATOR, Research Diagnostic Laboratory, Dental Research Management Centre
    06 Dec 2016 - 05 Dec 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi
    01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COORDINATOR NEW POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME, Oral Maxillofacial Pathology & Oral Medicine
    01 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2019 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, Ahli Jawatankuasa Ijazah Dasar, Fakulti Pergigian, UM
    15 Aug 2017 - 14 Aug 2019 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, Jawatankuasa Ijazah Dasar
    15 Aug 2015 - 14 Aug 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • CHIEF INVIGILATOR - PROFESSIONAL EXAM FOR DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY, 2018-2019 ACADEMIC SESSION
    20 Jun 2019 - 20 Jun 2019 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, Jawatankuasa Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (JKKP)
    22 May 2017 - 21 May 2019 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • TIMBALAN KETUA OCRCC
    01 Jan 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • DISCIPLINE COORDINATOR, Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine
    01 Aug 2016 - 01 Aug 2018 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, 19th Dental Student Scientific Conference
    27 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • DEPUTY COORDINATOR, Research Diagnostic Laboratory, Dental Research Management Centre
    31 Dec 2015 - 05 Dec 2016 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • POSTGRADUATE COORDINATOR, Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine
    04 Mar 2016 - 17 Aug 2016 (Department of Oro-Maxillofacial Surgical & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, Regional Conference on Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
    08 Aug 2016 - 10 Aug 2016 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, Curriculum review for Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology)
    12 Sep 2009 - 23 Sep 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER, Elective Project 2010/2011
    01 Dec 2010 - 31 Aug 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    24 May 2011 - 12 Jun 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    18 May 2011 - 20 May 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    25 Apr 2011 - 28 Apr 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COURSE COORDINATOR - Penyelaras Kursus Patologi Mulut dan Perubatan Mulut Ijazah Dasar bagi sesi 2010/2011
    09 Apr 2010 - 09 Apr 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    14 Mar 2011 - 21 Mar 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    19 Jan 2011 - 30 Jan 2011 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • CHAIRPERSON, 12th Dental Students' Scientific Conference
    06 Apr 2010 - 24 Dec 2010 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Chairman, Committee for PACs and RIS (Pathology) Patient Management System
    05 Nov 2009 - 05 Nov 2010 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    22 Oct 2007 - 26 Oct 2010 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee member, 'Penilaian spesifikasi pembelian komputer bagi semua kerusi pergigian, bilik pensyarah, makmal seramik dan klinik pasca Fakulti Pergigian'.
    19 Oct 2010 - 19 Oct 2010 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER - Jawatankuasa Penilaian Spesifikasi Pembelian bagi Jabatan Patologi Mulut,Perubatan Mulut dan Periodontologi.
    04 Oct 2010 - 04 Oct 2010 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    20 Sep 2010 - 03 Oct 2010 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    13 Jul 2010 - 27 Jul 2010 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COURSE COORDINATOR- Kursus Patologi Mulut dan Perubatan Mulut Ijazah Dasar bagi sesi 2009/2010
    16 Jul 2009 - 16 Jul 2010 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    08 Mar 2010 - 12 Mar 2010 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER 11th Dental Students' Scientific Conference
    01 Sep 2009 - 17 Dec 2009 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COMMITTEE MEMBER - Jawatankuasa Kecil Semakan Kursus Komputer, metodologi Penyelidikan dan Biostatistik
    12 Sep 2009 - 12 Sep 2009 (Dean Office, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee member, for Jawatankuasa Penilaian Harga bagi UM G/PT1/804/2009/45 Membekal, Menghantar, Memasang, Menguji dan Mentauliah Sistem Pengurusan Pesakit di Fakulti Pergigian
    06 Aug 2009 - 06 Aug 2009 (University Malaya)
  • COURSE COORDINATOR- Kursus Patologi Mulut dan Perubatan Mulut Ijazah Dasar bagi sesi 2008/2009
    23 Jun 2008 - 23 Jun 2009 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    03 Jun 2009 - 10 Jun 2009 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    22 Sep 2008 - 22 Sep 2008 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • COURSE COORDINATOR - Kursus Patologi Mulut dan Perubatan Mulut 2007
    01 Sep 2007 - 01 Sep 2008 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    17 Jul 2008 - 17 Jul 2008 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Acting Head of Department
    16 Jun 2008 - 16 Jun 2008 (Department of Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine & Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry)
  • Committee member, 9th Dental Students Scientific Conference
    12 Dec 2007 - 13 Dec 2007 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER, PANEL OF ASSESSORS, MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY, MEMBER
    2023 to present (National)
  • PENGERUSI, PERSATUAN PATOLOGI & PERUBATAN ORAL MAKSILOFASIAL, MALAYSIA (MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY & MEDICINE) (MAOPM), PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • MEMBER OF THE COLLEGE AD EUNDEM IN THE SPECIAL FIELD OF ORAL MEDICINE, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • MEMBER, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    2023 to present (International)
  • DENTAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • LIFE MEMBER, MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ORAL MICROBIOLOGISTS & ORAL IMMUNOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    Since 2018 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    Since 2010 (National)
  • JAWATANKUASA KECIL ETIKA PERUBATAN, FAKULTI PERGIGIAN , MEMBER
    2021 to 2023 (University)
  • AHLI UNIVERSITY MALAYA DENTAL EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (UMDEED), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • JAWATANKUASA PENGEMASKINIAN KAEDAH & PERATURAN SARJANA MUDA PEMBEDAHAN PERGIGIAN, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PRO-TEM PEPERIKSAAN , MAJLIS PERGIGIAN MALAYSIA, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • JAWATANKUASA PENILAIAN TEKNIKAL PEROLEHAN MAKMAL DIAGNOSTIK PATOLOGI MULUT, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • KETUA TAHUN 3 BAGI PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA PEMBEDAHAN PERGIGIAN SESI 2021/2022, PRESIDENT/ CHIEF
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • JAWATANKUASA TEKNIKAL PENENTUAN BIDANG KEUTAMAAN PENYELIDIKAN KESIHATAN PERGIGIAN PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN (JTPBKP), COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PEMERIKSA (PEPERIKSAAN UTAMA DAN TAMBAHAN) BAGI PEPERIKSAAN PROFESIONAL IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PEMBEDAHAN PERGIGIAN TAHUN 5, SESI 2020/2021 , COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PEMERIKSA (PEPERIKSAAN UTAMA DAN TAMBAHAN) BAGI PEPERIKSAAN PROFESIONAL IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PEMBEDAHAN PERGIGIAN TAHUN 4, SESI 2020/2021, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA PEMERIKSA (PEPERIKSAAN UTAMA DAN TAMBAHAN) BAGI PEPERIKSAAN PROFESIONAL IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PEMBEDAHAN PERGIGIAN TAHUN 3, SESI 2020/2021, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)
  • JAWATANKUASA IJAZAH DASAR (JKID) , FAKULTI PERGIGIAN SESI 2020/2021, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2020 to 2021 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF ORAL MICROBIOLOGISTS & ORAL IMMUNOLOGISTS, MEMBER
    2018 to 2021 (National)
  • ROYAL AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF DENTAL SURGEONS, MEMBER
    2010 to 2021 (International)
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ORAL PATHOLOGIST, MEMBER
    2008 to 2021 (International)
  • AHLI JAWATANKUASA KERJA KPI BAHARU FAKULTI, MEMBER
    2001 to 2021 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION FOR OROFACIAL DISEASE, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2010 to 2020 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • SILVER AWARD FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING RESEARCH PROJECT CHALLENGES OF REMOTE INVIGILATION: FACULTY OF DENTISTRY, UNIVERSITY MALAYA'S EXPERIENCE
    Universiti Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • SILVER OVERALL AWARD FOR ELECTIVE PROJECT TITLED VALIDATION OF 8TH AMERICAN JOINT COMMITTEE ON CANCER (AJCC) STAGING ON SURVIVAL OUTCOMES OF ORAL CANCER PATIENTS
    UNIVERSITI MALAYA, 2021 (University)
  • 1ST RUNNER UP FOR E-POSTER AWARD IN LABORATORY RESEARCH CATEGORY IN 2ND UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA - CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY JOINT POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
    UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA - CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY JOINT POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, 2021 (International)
  • EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARD
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Judge - 3rd International Conference on Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology in conjunction with 13th Postgraduate e-Conference
    University of Malaya, 2020 (International)
  • Interviewer - Admission to the First Degree Programme 2020/2021 Session Intake
    University of Malaya, 2020 (University)
  • Interviewer - Admission to First Degree Programme 2019/2020 Session Intake
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Moderator, 9th Conference of Asian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
    Asian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 2019 (International)
  • Judge International Invention and Innovation in Dentistry Exhibition 2019
    UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, 2019 (International)
  • Second place in Poster Research Presentation. Copy Number Changes in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    Joint Specialist Conference, 2018 (National)
  • Panel of Assessor for Dental Specialties Programme
    Malaysian Qualifications Agency, 2017 (National)
  • Interviewer - Admission to First Degree Programme 2017/2018 Session Intake
    University of Malaya, 2017 (University)
  • Referee for Grant Application
    The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation, 2016 (International)
  • Interviewer Admission to First Degree Programme 2016/2017 Session Intake
    University of Malaya, 2016 (University)
  • Competition Judge, 17th Dental Students Scientific Conference
    University of Malaya, 2016 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • Speaker, Training and Standardization of Trainers for Early Detection of Oral Cancer Workshop
    Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre, 2011 (National)
  • 1st Runner-up Poster presentation, 1st National Dental Student Scientific Conference School of Dental Sciences USM
    USM, 2009 (National)
  • Bronze Medal, Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta dan Inovasi
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)
  • 2nd Place Poster presentation Category, at 10th Dental Students Scientific Conference, Faculty of Dentistry, UM
    University of Malaya, 2008 (University)
  • 3rd place in Best Research Project at 9th Dental Students Scientific Conference
    University of Malaya, 2007 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Kallarakkal, Thomas George; Zaini, Zuraiza Mohamad; Ghani, Wan Maria Nabillah; Karen-Ng, Lee Peng; Siriwardena, B. S. M. S.; Cheong, Sok Ching; Tilakaratne, Wanninayake Mudiyanselage (2024). Calibration improves the agreement in grading oral epithelial dysplasia-Findings from a National Workshop in Malaysia, JOURNAL OF ORAL PATHOLOGY & MEDICINE. . doi:10.1111/jop.13501
  2. Ramanathan, Anand; Zaini, Zuraiza Mohamad; Ghani, Wan Maria Nabillah; Wong, Gou Rean; Zainuddin, Nurul Izyan; Yang, Yi Hsin; Zain, Rosnah Binti (2024). Evaluating the efficacy of OralDETECT training: Face-to-face versus online delivery in dental education, ORAL DISEASES. . doi:10.1111/odi.14927
  3. Rajendran, Senthilmani; Zaini, Zuraiza Mohamad; Lim, Ying Zhi; Kallarakkal, Thomas George; Ramanathan, Anand; Chan, Siew Wui; Goh, Yet Ching; Tan, Chuey Chuan; Lim, Daniel; Hassan, Muhammad Kamil; Kanapathy, Jananezwary; Pathmanathan, Dharini; Chan, Chee Seng; Liew, Chee Sun; Ismail, Siti Mazlipah; Cheong, Sok Ching (2022). Accelerated implementation of teleconsultation services for the monitoring of oral potentially malignant disorders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ORAL ONCOLOGY. 126. doi:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2022.105730
  4. Yap, Hui Yeng Yeannie; Kong, Boon Hong; Yap, Chee Sum Alvin; Ong, Kien Chai; Zain, Rosnah Binti; Tan, Soon Hao; Zaini, Zuraiza Mohamad; Ng, Szu Ting; Tan, Chon Seng; Fung, Shin Yee (2022). Immunomodulatory Effect and an Intervention of TNF Signalling Leading to Apoptotic and Cell Cycle Arrest on ORL-204 Oral Cancer Cells by Tiger Milk Mushroom, Lignosus rhinocerus, FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY. 60(1), 80-88. doi:10.17113/ftb.60.01.22.7296
  5. Haron, Nabihah; Rajendran, Senthilmani; Kallarakkal, Thomas George; Zain, Rosnah Binti; Ramanathan, Anand; Abraham, Mannil Thomas; Lau, Shin Hin; Cheng, Lai Choo; Chong, Sherrie Mei Yee; Mohamed Azahar, Farah Aliya; Mohamad Zaini, Zuraiza; Chan, Siew Wui; Goh, Yet Ching; Lim, Daniel; Khairi, Juliana; Abidin, Marzuki Zainal; Abdul Rahman, Zainal Ariff; Liew, Chee Sun; Fong, Siew Chinn; Yang, Yi-Hsin; Ismail, Siti Mazlipah; Cheong, Sok Ching (2021). High referral accuracy for oral cancers and oral potentially malignant disorders using telemedicine, ORAL DISEASES. . doi:10.1111/odi.13892
  6. Muhammad, A. M. A., Ibrahim, N., Ahmad, R., Asif, M. K., Radzi, Z., Zaini, Z. M., Razak, H. R. A. (2020). Effect of reconstruction parameters on cone beam CT trabecular bone microstructure quantification in sheep. Bmc Oral Health, 20(1), 6. doi: 10.1186/s12903-020-1035-7
  7. Zaini, Z. M., Neat, M., Stokes, A., Tavassoli, M., Odell, E. W. (2020). DNA aneuploidy and tissue architecture in oral potentially malignant disorders with epithelial dysplasia assessed by a 10 locus FISH panel. Oncology Reports, 43(3), 877-885. doi: 10.3892/or.2020.7461
  8. Le, M. H. T., Hayaty, A. N., Zaini, Z. M., Dom, S. M., Ibrahim, N., Bin Radzi, Z. (2019). Alveolar restoration following rapid maxillary expansion with and without corticotomy: A microcomputed tomography study in sheep. Korean Journal of Orthodontics, 49(4), 235-245. doi:10.4041/kjod.2019.49.4.235
  9. Zaini, Z. M., McParland, H., Moller, H., Husband, K., Odell, E. W. (2018). Predicting malignant progression in clinically high-risk lesions by NA ploidy analysis and dysplasia grading. Scientific Reports, 8, 11. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-34165-5
  10. Saunus, J. M., Wagner, S. A., Matias, M. A., Hu, Y., Zaini, Z. M., Farah, C. S. (2010). Early activation of the interleukin-23-17 axis in a murine model of oropharyngeal candidiasis, Molecular Oral Microbiology. 25(5), 343-356
Scopus
  1. Hii E.P.W., Ramanathan A., Pandarathodiyil A.K., Wong G.R., Sekhar E.V.S., Binti Talib R., Zaini Z.M., Zain R.B. (2023). Homeobox Genes in Odontogenic Lesions: A Scoping Review, Head and Neck Pathology. 17(1), 218-232. doi:10.1007/s12105-022-01481-2
  2. Gan C.P., Lee B.K.B., Lau S.H., Kallarakkal T.G., Zaini Z.M., Lye B.K.W., Zain R.B., Sathasivam H.P., Yeong J.P.S., Savelyeva N., Thomas G., Ottensmeier C.H., Ariffin H., Cheong S.C., Lim K.P. (2022). Transcriptional analysis highlights three distinct immune profiles of high-risk oral epithelial dysplasia, Frontiers in Immunology. 13. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2022.954567
  3. Zain R.B., Pateel D.G.S., Ramanathan A., Kallarakkal T.G., Wong G.R., Yang Y.H., Zaini Z.M., Ibrahim N., Kohli S., Durward C. (2022). Effectiveness of OralDETECT : a Repetitive Test-enhanced, Corrective Feedback Method Competency Assessment Tool for Early Detection of Oral Cancer, Journal of Cancer Education. 37(2), 319-327. doi:10.1007/s13187-020-01814-1
Others
  1. Dominguete, M. H., de Araújo, V. C., Mariano, F. V., Lima, C. S., Scarini, J. F., Moraes, P. de, Montalli, V. A., Agatti, L., Zaini, Z. M., Hellmeister, L., & Sperandio, M. (2023). Risk assessment of oral leukoplakia by DNA content enhanced by machine learning models. Oral Oncology Reports, 6, 100046. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oor.2023.100046
  2. Haron, N., Rajendran, S., Kallarakkal, T. G., Zain, R. B., Ramanathan, A., Abraham, M. T., Lau, S. H., Cheng, L. C., Chong, S., Mohamed Azahar, F. A., Mohamad Zaini, Z., Chan, S. W., Goh, Y. C., Lim, D., Khairi, J., Abidin, M. Z., Abdul Rahman, Z. A., Liew, C. S., Fong, S. C., Yang, Y. H., Cheong, S. C. (2021). High referral accuracy for oral cancers and oral potentially malignant disorders using telemedicine. Oral diseases, 10.1111/odi.13892. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.13892
  3. Zain, R.B., Pateel, D.G.S., Ramanathan, A., Kallarakkal, T.G., Wong, G.R., Yang, Y.H., Zaini Z.M., Ibrahim, N., Kohli, S., & Durward, C. (2020). Effectiveness of "OralDETECT": a Repetitive Test-enhanced, Corrective Feedback Method Competency Assessment Tool for Early Detection of Oral Cancer. J Cancer Educ. doi: 10.1007/s13187-020-01814-1
  4. Zaini, ZM; McParland, H; Moller, H; Husband, K; Odell, EW 2018. Predicting malignant progression in clinically high-risk lesions by DNA ploidy analysis and dysplasia grading. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
  5. Mohd Zabidi Majid, Zuraiza Mohamad Zaini & Fathilah Abdul Razak. 2014. Apoptosis-Inducing Effect of Three Medicinal Plants on Oral Cancer Cells KB and ORL-48. The Scientific World Journal. vol 2014. Article ID 125353, 8 pages. doi:10.1155/2014/125353
  6. Yong ZW, Zaini ZM, Kallarakkal TG, Karen-Ng LP, Rahman ZA, Ismail SM, Sharifah NA, Mustafa WM, Abraham MT, Tay KK, Zain RB. Genetic alterations of chromosome 8 genes in oral cancer. Sci Rep. 2014 Aug 15;4:6073.
  7. Vincent-Chong VK, Anwar A, Karen-Ng LP, Cheong SC, Yang YH, Pradeep PJ, Rahman ZA, Ismail SM, Zaini ZM, Prepageran N, Kallarakkal TG, Ramanathan A, Mohayadi NA, Rosli NS, Mustafa WM, Abraham MT, Tay KK, Zain RB. Genome wide analysis of chromosomal alterations in oral squamous cell carcinomas revealed over expression of MGAM and ADAM9.PLoS One. 2013;8(2):e54705.
  8. AR Ahmad, SM Ismail, RB Zain, Z Mohamad Zaini. Periodontal disease as the initial oral manifestation of Langerhans cell histiocytosis a case report. Annals of Dentistry 2009; 16: 31-6
  9. Ismail SM, Abraham MT, Zaini ZM, Yaacob H, Zain RB. Metastatic follicular thyroid carcinoma to the mandible: a case report. Cases Journal 2009; 2:6533 doi: 110.1186/1757-1626-2-6533
  10. V Vucicevic Boras, Z Mohamad Zaini and N.W. Savage. 2007. Supernumerary tooth with associated dentigerous cyst in an infant. A case report and review of differential diagnosis. Aust Dent J. 52(2):150-3.
  11. Vucicevic Boras, V., Savage, N., Mohamad Zaini, Z. (2007). Oral aphthous-like ulceration due to tiotropium bromide. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal., 12(3), E209-10.
  12. C.S. Farah and Z. Mohamad Zaini. 2006. Angiomyolipoma of the palate displaying growth potential. Oral Oncology Extra 42(6): 221-223
  13. C.S. Farah, Z. Mohamad Zaini, N.W. Savage and D. Norris. 2006. Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma associated with Castleman's disease presenting in the oral cavity.Oral Oncology Extra 42(3):94-97
  14. N.W. Savage, V. Vucicevic Boras and Z. Mohamad Zaini. 2006. Oral squamous cell carcinoma with discoid lupus erythematosus.Oral Oncology Extra 42(1): 32-35
  15. Z. Mohamad Zaini and C.S. Farah. 2006. Oral granular cell tumour of the lip in an adult patient. Oral Oncology Extra 42(3):109-111
Chapter in Books
  1. Ramanathan, A., Zaini, Z.M. (2023). White Patch on the Buccal Mucosa: Leukoplakia. In: Tilakaratne, W.M., Kallarakkal, T.G. (Eds.) Clinicopathological Correlation of Oral Diseases. Springer, Cham International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24408-7_22
  2. Zaini, Z.M. (2023) Painful Mouth: Oral Lichen Planus Tilakaratne, W. M., & Kallarakkal, T. G. (2023). Clinicopathological correlation of oral diseases. Springer International Publishing.
  3. Zaini, Z.M., Abidin, N.F.Z. (2023). Burning Sensation of the Tongue: Burning Mouth Syndrome. In: Tilakaratne, W.M., Kallarakkal, T.G. (eds) Clinicopathological Correlation of Oral Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24408-7_65
  4. Zaini, Z.M., Abidin, N.F.Z. (2023). Swelling over the Right Cheek: Pleomorphic Adenoma. In: Tilakaratne, W.M., Kallarakkal, T.G. (eds) Clinicopathological Correlation of Oral Diseases. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24408-7_58
Other Publications
  1. Harun MH, Mohd Rosdy NMM, Zaini ZM, Zain RB, Jalil AA, Ismail S, Ma L. (2nd Eds) (2024). Programme Standards: Dental Specialties. - Policy Paper
  2. Abdullah D, Abu Kasim NH, Toh CG, Abdul Razak I, Baharin B, Md Dasor M, Mohamad Zaini , Sockalingam SN, Ashar NA, Ismail SM, Omar N, Ayob R, Mohd Arof N, Abu Bakar NH. Guidelines to Fulfil the Requirements of Professional Qualifying Examinations: Conduct of Examination by Local Institutions. - Policy Paper

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2022 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Histopathological And Molecular Analysis To Identify Epithelial Dysplastic Features Associated With Malignant Transformation In Oral Leukoplakia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Investigating The Role Of Ykl-40 As A Positive Regulator Of Angiogenesis During Malignant Transformation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Elucidating The Role Of Primary Cilia In Oral Carcinogenesis ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2019 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Bioactivities Of Nigella Sativa In Oral Tissue Repair: Evaluating Their Intracellular And Extracellular Responses In Healing ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-FNW
    Top-down: Characterisation Of Tumours From Chineseand Sarawak Native Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2020 - 2023, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    An Investigation On The Image Feature Selection Technique In Quantifying Resorbed Root Surface Volume Using Cone Beam Ct Images ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2020 - 2023, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Identification Of Significant Oral Epithelial Dysplastic Features In High-risk Oral Leukoplakia Using Novel Loh Profiles ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2019 - 2022, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-HWB
    Exploring Host Immune Response At Tumour Center (tc) And Invasive Front (if) In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (oscc) As Prognostic Indicator ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Developing An In Vitro Periodontal Ex Plant Culture Model To Induce Noninvasive Orthodontic Forces For Faster And Stable Bone Remodeling ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2019 - 2021, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Role Of Mast Cells In Oral Lichen Planus And Oral Lichenoid Reaction ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2018 - 2020, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Quantifying Dental Structures For Age Estimation Using Three Dimensional Image Analysis Software. ( Co-Researcher)
  12. 2017 - 2019, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Histopathological Assessment and Expression of Podoplanin and VEGF in Patients With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Neoadjuvant Therapy ( Co-Researcher)
  13. 2018 - 2021, Private Funding
    Serum immunobiomarkers as potential diagnostic and predictive tools in the progression of oral cancer ( Consultant)
  14. 2011 - 2012, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG)
    The development of plant products into pharmaceutical and neutraceutical for the management of oral diseases ( Consultant)
  15. 2010 - 2012, High Impact Research (HIR)
    Identification of High-Value Genomic and Genetic Markers for Oral Cancer Dianosis and Tumorigenesis by Analysis od Different Gene Expression and Copy Number Variation (CNV) and the Development of Targeted Therapy and Biomarkers for Oral Cancer Prognostification ( Consultant)
  16. 2007 - 2009, ScienceFund
    Genetic aberrations in oral cancer and its relationship to DNA ploidy and selected clinicopathologic parameters - a molecular cytogenetic analysis. Project Leader - Prof dr zainal Ariff Abdul Rahman ( Consultant)
  17. 2008 - 2008, OCRCC
    Preliminary study of NAT1 polymorphism and risk of oral cancer among Malay population in Malaysia and Indonesia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  18. 2007 - 2007, OCRCC
    Immunohistochenical Study of Ki-67 and MMP-1 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Lichen Planus and Fibroepithelial Polyps ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2021 - 2022
    Comparison of Polymerization Shrinkage, Degree of Conversion, Depth of Cure and AntiBacterial Properties of a new Zirconia Reinforced Rice Husk Nanohybrid Restorative Composite Resin (An in-vitro study), Mahsa University ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2023 - 2026, University Grant
    Expression of RANKL, IL-1, and M-CSF in Periapical Cyst, Periapical Granuloma and Dentigerous Cyst ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2024, University Grant
    Elucidating the Biological Significance of Established Features of Oral Epithelial Dysplasia using Selected Biomarkers for Predicting Malignant Transformation ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2022 - 2023, University Grant
    Comparative Analysis Of Clinicopathological Features And Rankl Expression Between Periapical Granuloma And Periapical Cyst ( Principal Investigator(PI))

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Dental Specialty Education Committee (Dentsedc) for Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Under The Joint Technical Committee for Evaluation of Dental Specialty Programmes (Jtcedsp), Malaysia Qualification Agency
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2021 (National)
  • Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre (Ocrcc), Researcher, Faculty of Dentistry, UM
    01 Dec 2008 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Ahli Panel Penilai (App) Berstatus Sementara Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia (Mqa), Malaysian Qualification Agency
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2020 (National)
  • Pemeriksa Luar Bagi Peperiksaan Ikhtisas (Bidang Patologi Oral dan Perubatan) Program Doktor Pergigian Di Pusat Pengajian Sains Pergigian Untuk Sidang Akademik 2018/2019, Universiti Sains Malaysia
    01 Dec 2018 - 01 Dec 2019 (National)
  • External Examiner, Bachelor of Dental Surgery Programme, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2018 (National)
  • Manuscript Reviewer Pathol_2017_416_r1: Pathology, The Journal of The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (Rcpa), Elsevier
    01 Sep 2018 - 01 Sep 2018 (International)
  • External Examiner, Year III Bds Pidc Examination (Oral Pathology), Penang International Dental College
    01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2018 (National)
  • External Examiner, Year III Bds Pidc Examination, Penang International Dental College
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Committee, Curriculum for The Dental Surgery Assistant Programme, UMCCeD
    01 Dec 2017 - 01 Dec 2017 (National)
  • Manuscript Reviewer Pathol_2017_416. Pathology, The Journal of The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (Rcpa), Elsevier
    01 Sep 2017 - 01 Sep 2017 (International)
  • Pemeriksa Dalam Calon Ijazah Sarjana Sains Pergigian- Lee Soo Leng(Malaysian), Faculty of Dentistry, UM
    01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2017 (National)
  • Examiner Committee Member ( (Peperiksaan Utama dan Tambahan) Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian 2016/2017), Faculty of Dentistry, UM
    01 Jan 2017 - 01 Jan 2017 (National)
  • Manuscript Reviewer Pathol_2016_141. Pathology, The Journal of The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (Rcpa), Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands
    01 Sep 2016 - 01 Sep 2016 (International)
  • Reviewer for Annals of Dentistry. a Clinical Study of Lesion Free and Lesion Active With Oral Lichen Planus and/or Oral Lichenoid Lesions, Faculty of Dentistry, UM
    01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016 (National)
  • External Reviewer International Association for Dental Research Southeast Asian Division in 24th Iadr-Sea Annual Scientific Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, IADR-SEA
    01 Jan 2010 - 01 Jan 2010 (International)
  • Internal Auditor, Faculty of Dentistry, UM
    01 Jan 2010 - 01 Jan 2010 (National)
  • Pemantauan Pelatih Pembantu Pmbedahan Pergigian Segi Kolej, SEGi Kolej
    01 Jan 2009 - 01 Jan 2009 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SEMINAR
  1. Seminar Slaid Patologi Mulut BIL.1/2017, Participant, Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (National) (25 Oct 2017 - 26 Oct 2017)
  2. Participant, 1st National USM Seminar in Biobank 2010, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, USM (National) (15 Jun 2010 - 16 Jun 2010)
  3. Participant, Human Molecular Cytogenetics: Research, Applications & Recent Developments Seminar, Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre (University) (09 Nov 2009 - 09 Nov 2009)
  4. Participant, Research methodology for Biology Lab Scientists Seminar, Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre (University) (09 Aug 2007 - 10 Aug 2007)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Update on the adjunct diagnostic tools for early detection of cancer , Calibration and standardisation for oral cancer and oral potentially malignant lesions, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Oral Cancer Research & Coordinating Centre  (National) (12 May 2017 - 12 May 2017)
  2. Differential Diagnosis Oral White, Red and Mixed White Red Mucosal Lesions, Calibration and Standardisation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Final Year Dental Students for Oral Cancer and Oral Potentially Malignant Lesions, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia & Oral Cancer Research Coordinating Centre UM (National) (03 Jun 2016 - 03 Jun 2016)
  3. Early detection of oral cancer and potentially malignant lesions, Training and standardization of trainers for early detection of oral cancer workshop, OCRCC, Faculty of Dentistry, UM (University) (18 Jul 2011 - 20 Jul 2011)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Clinicopathological study of Oral Lichen Planus and Oral Lichenoid Reactions, 3rd International Conference on Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology in conjunction with 13th Postgraduate e-Conference, Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology and Faculty of Dentistry, UM (International) (08 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2020)
  2. The haemostatic effect of Chlorhexidine: in-vitro study, 3rd International Conference on Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology in conjunction with 13th Postgraduate e-Conference, Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology and Faculty of Dentistry, UM (International) (08 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2020)
  3. Mageb2 antibody as potential diagnostic and predictive tool In the progression of Oral Cancer, 3rd International Conference on Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology in conjunction with 13th Postgraduate e-Conference , Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology and Faculty of Dentistry, UM (International) (08 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2020)
  4. Low prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, International Conference on Oral Immunology & Oral Microbiology, Malaysian Society of Oral Microbiologist and Oral Immunologists (International) (14 Aug 2018 - 15 Aug 2018)
  5. Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid (TRPV)-1 Expression in Normal Oral Mucosa, Oral Epithelial Dysplasia and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinom, 11th Postgraduate Conference , Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya (University) (25 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018)
  6. Association of Maged4b, Gna12, Ifitm3 and Fjx-1 Expressions with Patient Survival in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, 11th Postgraduate Conference 2018, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya (University) (25 Jul 2018 - 26 Jul 2018)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Chromosomal Alterations in Malaysian patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) a preliminary study using Comparative Genomic Hybridization (CGH). , The Third Regional Conference on Molecular Medicine.  (International) ( )
  2. The anti-cancer property of tiger milk mushroom in selected oral cancer cell lines, 27th Federation of Asian and Oceanion Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Conference, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB) (International) (19 Aug 2019 - 22 Aug 2019)
  3. Preliminary study of NAT1 polymorphism and risk of Oral Cancer among Malay population in Malaysia and Indonesia, 1st National Dental Student Scientific Conference , School of Dental Sciences USM (National) (05 Mar 2009 - 05 Mar 2009)
  4. Expression of Ki-67 and MMP-1 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Lichen Planus and Fibroepithelial Hyperplasia, Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta & Inovasi 2009, Institut Pengurusan Penyelidikan & Perundingan, UM (University) (13 Jan 2009 - 15 Jan 2009)
PRESENTER
  1. Comparison between a novel multilocus FISH assay and DNA Image-based cytometry to assess ploidy status in dysplastic oral epithelium , 17th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine, IAOP & BSOMP (International) (25 May 2014 - 30 May 2014)
  2. SNPs within genes of phase 1 (CYP1A1) and phase II (GSTM1, GSTT1, GSTP1) of the xenobiotic metabolism and its association with oral cancer risk, The 15th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine, International Association of Oral Pathologist (IAOP) (International) (16 Aug 2010 - 20 Aug 2010)
  3. Immunohistochemical Study of Ki-67 & MMP-1 in Premalignant & Malignant Oral Lesions, 14th International Congress, International Association of Oral Pathologists. 2008 AAOMP-IAOP Joint Meeting , International Association of Oral Pathology & American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (22 Jun 2008 - 26 Jun 2008)
OTHERS
  1. Symposium on Oral Health Related Quality of Life, Participant, DRMC (International) (03 Nov 2017 - 04 Nov 2017)
  2. Participant, Workshop on Standardization of General Clinical Practice Teaching, Faculty of Dentistry, UM (University) (07 Jan 2016 - 07 Jan 2016)
  3. Participant, Multiple Logistic Regression Workshop using STATA statistical software, Medical Education and Research Development Unit (MERDU) (University) (12 Jul 2011 - 13 Jul 2018)
  4. Basic Statistics in Medicine and The Health Related Sciences, Participant of Workshop With Hands On Application Using The Stata Statistical Software, Medical Education and Research Development Unit (MERDU) (University) (18 Jan 2011 - 19 Jan 2011)
  5. Participant, Standardization of Oral Surgeon sas Trainers for Primary Healthcare Workers for the Diagnosis of Oral Cancer, Potentially Malignant Disorders and Related Lesions, OCRCC & Ministry of Health Malaysia (National) (18 Nov 2009 - 20 Nov 2009)
  6. Participant, Academic Portfolio Workshop, Academic Development Centre, University of Malaya (University) (11 Aug 2009 - 11 Aug 2009)
  7. Participant, Conflict management Workshop, Academic Development Centre, UM (University) (04 Aug 2009 - 04 Aug 2009)
  8. Participant, Data Collection and Analysis Workshop, IMU (University) (10 Jul 2009 - 11 Jul 2009)
  9. Participant, Statistic Refresher Course - The Basic Module Course, Informatic Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, UM (University) (02 Jul 2009 - 03 Jul 2009)
  10. Participant, Developing Effective Course Assessment Workshop, Academic Development Centre, UM (University) (24 Jun 2009 - 24 Jun 2009)
  11. "From microscopy to Broad Horizon", International Anatomical Pathology Update 2008 , World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (WASPaLM) (International) (15 Nov 2008 - 17 Nov 2008)
  12. "Tobacco Wars", Participant of AAOMP-IAOP Joint Annual Meeting And Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (25 Jun 2008 - 25 Jun 2008)
  13. Molecular Genetics of Developmental Disorders -, Participant of 2008 AAOMP-IAOP Joint Annual Meeting And Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (25 Jun 2008 - 25 Jun 2008)
  14. Fibro-osseous Lesions of the Jaws , Participant of 2008 Aaomp-Iaop Joint Annual Meeting And Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (25 Jun 2008 - 25 Jun 2008)
  15. Targeting Oral Cancer Invasion-Direct and Indirect Consequences of Impairing Integrin Function , Participant of 2008 AAOMP/IAOP Joint Annual Meeting & Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (25 Jun 2008 - 25 Jun 2008)
  16. Autoimmune Blistering Diseases , Participant, 2008 AAOMP/IAOP Joint Annual Meeting & Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (23 Jun 2008 - 23 Jun 2008)
  17. Basic Principles of Molecular Pathology Applied to selected Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Participant of 2008 AAOMP/IAOP Joint Annual Meeting & Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (23 Jun 2008 - 23 Jun 2008)
  18. Participant of AFIP Department of Oral Pathology Seminar, 2008 AAOMP/IAOP Joint Annual Meeting & Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (22 Jun 2008 - 26 Jun 2008)
  19. Lymphoproliferative Disorders of The Head And Neck, Participant of 2008 AAOMP/IAOP Joint Annual Meeting & Continuing Education Program, American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (International) (22 Jun 2008 - 22 Jun 2008)
  20. 2nd International Conference on Oral Health Special Care Dentistry - Broadening Horizon, Bridging Gaps, Conference Participant , Faculty of Dentistry, UM (University) (27 Aug 2007 - 28 Aug 2007)
  21. Participant, Providing quality in Postgraduate Supervision Workshop, Institute of Postgrad Studies, UM (University) (21 Jun 2007 - 22 Jun 2007)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) External Examiner for Master of Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2024) Pemeriksa Luar (Penilaian Pelajar) Di Fakulti Pergigian Universiti Teknologi MARA, National, (External Examiner)
  3. (2024) Pelantikan Pemeriksa Case Based Reasoning (Cbr) Pqe-Osce Bagi Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Untuk Semester Akademik 2022/2023, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  4. (2023) Panel Proposal Defence for Doctor in Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Candidates, University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2023) Manuscript Id Jopm-11-23-Ora-8417 for The Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Panel Penilai Candidature Defence Semester Ii, Sesi 2022/2023, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  7. (2023) Panel of Assessor, Master of Medical Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya, University, (Internal Assessor)
  8. (2023) Panel Penilai Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (Frgs) 2023 Peringkat Universiti Malaya, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  9. (2023) Panel Research Progress Presentation Bagi Program Ijazah Sarjana Sains Oral (Patologi Mulut Terapan)Sesi Akademik 2022/2023, University, (Internal Assessor)
  10. (2023) Panel Temuduga Pemilihan Kemasukan Ke Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Universiti Malaya, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  11. (2023) Pemeriksa Dalam (Peperiksaan Utama dan Tambahan) Tahun Kelima Bagi Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Sesi 2022/2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2023) Pemeriksa Dalam (Peperiksaan Utama dan Tambahan) Tahun Ketiga Bagi Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Sesi 2022/2023, University, (Internal Examiner)
  13. (2023) Manuscript Number: P a T -D-23-00124 : Autophagy Indicators in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2023) Juri Sesi Pembentangan Kes Seminar Slaid Patologi Mulut 2023, Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan, National, (External Assessor)
  15. (2023) Panel Penilai Maklumbalas Pemberi Pendidikan Tinggi Bagi Program Doktor Pergigian Patologi Mulut Maksilofasial dan Perubatan Mulut (Mqa/Pa 15003), Universiti Teknologi MARA, National, (External Assessor)
  16. (2023) Panel Temuduga Kemasukan Ke Program Sarjana Sains Oral (Patologi Mulut Terapan) Sesi 2023/2024, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  17. (2023) Panel Temuduga Bagi Kemasukan Ke Program Sarjana Sains Oral (Patologi Mulut Terapan), Sesi 2023/2024, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  18. (2023) Undergraduate Elective Project Report, University, (Internal Assessor)
  19. (2023) Ahli Jawatankuasa Peperiksaan, Majlis Pergigian Malaysia, National, (External Evaluator)
  20. (2023) Faculty's Panel for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme Application 2023, University, (Internal Assessor)
  21. (2023) Peperiksaan Semula Komponen Penyelidikan, Master of Clinical Dentistry Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2023) Ahli Jawatankuasa Kecil Kepakaran Pergigian (Dental Specialty Sub-Committee), Majlis Pergigian Malaysia, National, (External Evaluator)
  23. (2022) Ahli Panel Penilai Agensi Kelayakan Malaysia (Mqa), National, (External Assessor)
  24. (2021) Panel Penilai Geran ''Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (Mtsf) Peringkat Universiti Malaya, University, (Internal Assessor)
  25. (2021) Internal Examiner Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology) Final Examination Academic Session 2020/21, University, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2021) Evaluation of Year 4 Presentations, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  27. (2021) Assessor Year 4 McLindent Case Presentations, University, (Internal Assessor)
  28. (2021) Panel Cadangan Tajuk Penyelidikan Bagi Calon Phd - Anna Wong Kang Chee, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  29. (2021) Pemeriksa Dalam (Peperiksaan Utama dan Tambahan) Bagi Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Tahun 3 Sesi 2020/2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2021) Pemeriksa Dalam (Peperiksaan Utama dan Tambahan) Bagi Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Tahun 4 Sesi 2020/2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  31. (2021) Pemeriksa Dalam (Peperiksaan Utama dan Tambahan) Bagi Peperiksaan Profesional Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pembedahan Pergigian Tahun 5 Sesi 2020/2021, University, (Internal Examiner)
  32. (2021) Panel Penilai Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (Frgs) Fasa 1/21 Peringkat Universiti Malaya, University, (Internal Assessor)
  33. (2021) Phd Thesis Examination, International, (External Examiner)
  34. (2019) Panel 'Candidature Defence' Bagi Calon Master of Dental Science -Kholoud Mohamed Ali Salim , (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2019) Examiner of PhD thesis - Investigation into the roles of Lysophosphatidic Acid in the pathogenesis of Oral squamous cell carcinoma , (Internal Examiner)
  36. (2019) Sains Malaysiana. Manuscript: 27838 , (Reviewer)
  37. (2019) Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine. Manuscript: JOPM-02-19-OA-5286. , (Reviewer)
  38. (2019) Scientific Reports. Manuscript: SREP-19-29897 , (Reviewer)
  39. (2019) Annals of Dentistry UM. Manuscript:19170 , (Reviewer)
  40. (2019) Examiner of thesis for Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology) Professional Examination Part II, (Internal Examiner)
  41. (2019) Pathology, Manuscript: PAT-D-19-00065, (Reviewer)
  42. (2018) Year 5 Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination (Main and Supplementary), (Internal Examiner)
  43. (2018) Year 4 Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination (Main and Supplementary) , (Internal Examiner)
  44. (2018) Year 3 Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination (Main and Supplementary), (Internal Examiner)
  45. (2018) Training of Local Examiners MJDF Part 2 2018 By Royal College of Surgeons of Englandnd , (Internal Examiner)
  46. (2018) Panel Seminar Tesis Calon Phd - Lai Sook Ling Dan Sharmilla Ap Velapasamy , (Panel)
  47. (2017) Pemeriksa Dalam untuk memeriksa tesis pelajar-pelajar MCLINDENT OMOP sesi 2016/2017 , (Internal Examiner)
  48. (2017) PhD project: Adjunctive Buccal and Palatal Corticotomy for Adult Maxillary Expansion in Animal Model , (Panel Candidature Defence)
  49. (2017) Pembentangan "Case Presentation" Tahun V Sesi 2016/2017, (Reviewer)
  50. (2017) MDSc Project :Development of an in vitro 3D co-culture system as an ameloblastoma disease model , (Panel Candidature Defence)
  51. (2016) Undergraduate Elective Project , (Internal Examiner)
  52. (2016) Master of Clinical Dentistry Part III Examination - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology - Main Program Examination , (Internal Examiner)
  53. (2010) Master of Clinical Dentistry and Master of Orthodontics Part 1 , (Panel Candidature Defence)
  54. (2010) Panel Candidature Defence for Master of Dental Science candidate - Mohadeseh Hasanpour , (Panel Candidature Defence)
  55. (2009) Panel Candidature Defence, Master of Dental Science, (Internal Examiner)
  56. (2009) Log Book and Case reports for Master of Clinical Dentistry, Final (Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology) , (Internal Examiner)
  57. (2009) MClinDent (Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology) , (Internal Examiner)
  58. (2009) Postgraduate Curriculum Review - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology curriculum review group, (Reviewer)
  59. (2007) Assessor, Undergraduate Elective Projects, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Consultant for Referral, Oral Pathology Laboratoty Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Dental Specialties Education Committee (Dentsedc- Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine), National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2023) Consultant for Referral, Oral Pathology Laboratory Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, National, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2021) Konsultan Rujukan Untuk Makmal Patologi Oral, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, National, (Expert Advisor)
  5. (2020) Assessor for Top-Down Initiative Frontiers of The Natural World Grant Application, Frontiers of the Natural World Research Cluster, University of Malaya, University
  6. (2020) Curriculum Review Panel Member for Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Undergraduate Programme, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  7. (2018) Scientific committee for the 9th Conference of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Asian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  8. (2017) Developing the Programme Standard for Oral Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine Specialty programmes, Malaysian Qualification Agency
  9. (2015) Curriculum Review for Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology Specialty Programme, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya
  10. (2007) Contribution as an expert in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine research., Oral Cancer and Research Coordinating Centre, University of Malaya
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Participant 15th National Dental Student Scientific Conference 2023, National, (Participant)
  2. (2023) Participant in Workshop Pitch it Right & Motivational Talk On Work Life Balance, University, (Participant)
  3. (2023) Participant in Teaching and Assessment Methods, University, (Participant)
  4. (2023) Participant in 24th Dental Student Scientific Conference, University, (Participant)
  5. (2021) Workshop On "Oraldetect" Training and Calibration for Early Detection of Oral Cancer for Year 5 Dds Students, National, (Course Facilitator)
  6. (2021) Training of Trainers (Tot) for Early Detection of Oral Potentially Malignants Disorders and Oral Cancer Using Oraldetect Workshop, National, (Course Facilitator)
  7. (2021) Teaching Method Refresher Workshop Entitled '"Learn to Teach Again", University, (Participant)
  8. (2021) Penceramah Kursus Pemantapan dan Pengukuhan Kepakaran Patologi Mulut dan Perubatan Mulut (Opom), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2021) Webinar Faculty of Dentistry - The Untold Stories, University, (Participant)
  10. (2021) Speaker & Facilitator Oral Cancer Seminar and Workshop, National, (Course Facilitator)
  11. (2021) Webinar Salivary Peroxidase System in Oral Care and Managing Patients With Xerostomia or Salivary Hypofunction, University, (Participant)
  12. (2021) Imr Oral Pathology Slide Seminar 2021, National, (Participant)
  13. (2021) Oral Cancer Webinar Series 2: Research Gaps in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders, University, (Participant)
  14. (2021) Participant 22nd Dental Student's Scientific Conference 2021, University, (Participant)
  15. (2021) Moderator for Webinar Immune System and Oral Cancer, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  16. (2021) Taskforce Identifying Content Group C Umdeed Clinical Dentistry Workshop, University, (Participant)
  17. (2021) Taskforce Identifying Content Group B Umdeed Clinical Dentistry Workshop, University, (Participant)
  18. (2021) Taskforce Identifying Content Group F Umdeed Clinical Dentistry Workshop, University, (Participant)
  19. (2021) Taskforce Identifying Content Group A1 Umdeed Clinical Dentistry Workshop, University, (Participant)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) Expression of RANKL, IL-1, and M-CSF in Periapical Cyst, Periapical Granuloma and Dentigerous Cyst, VINESH RAJ A/L SAVUMTHARARAJ
  2. (2024) ELUCIDATING THE BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ESTABLISHED FEATURES OF ORAL EPITHELIAL DYSPLASIA TO DEVELOP A QUANTIFIABLE GRADING SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION IN ORAL POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT DISORDERS., THOMAS GEORGE KALLARAKKAL
  3. (2024) INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF YKL-40 AS A POSITIVE REGULATOR OF ANGIOGENESIS DURING ORAL MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION, NUR FATINAZWA BINTI MOHD FAIZAL
  4. (2024) Immunohistochemical analysis of Bcl-2 and Cathepsin K in relation to inflammation in odontogenic keratocyst and dentigerous cyst., HANIS BINTI NOR NASARUDIN
  5. (2024) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR LEGAL AGE ESTIMATION USING 3D SURFACE ANALYSES OF MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR, GHASSAN ALI ABBAS
  6. (2024) TMD and Oral behaviours: Their relations to personality, psychological distress, and somatic symptoms, CHAN SIEW WUI
  7. (2020) the role of ykl-40 as a positive regulator of angiogenesis during malignant transformation, Nur Fatinazwa Mohd Faizal
  8. (2020) ELUCIDATING THE BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ESTABLISHED FEATURES OF ORAL EPITHELIAL DYSPLASIA TO DEVELOP A QUANTIFIABLE GRADING SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING MALIGNANT TRANSFORMATION IN ORAL POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT DISORDERS., Thomas George Kallarakkal
Master
  1. (2024) CONTRIBUTION OF EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS TO THE GENE EXPRESSION PROGRAMME OF NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA, CHAN SUAT MING
  2. (2024) ASSESMENT OF UNIQUE FUNCTION OF OSTEOBLAST AND OSTEOCLAST TO IDENTIFY THE NEW COUPLING FACTORS, SANDIA AHSAN
  3. (2020) NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING AND CANDIDATE GENE SCREENING OF ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA IN SMOKING HABIT AND NO HABITS, WOO KAR MUN
  4. (2018) Perception Of Neural Invasion And Prediction Of Patient Outcome Based On Types Of Neural Invasion In Oral Cancer, NORATIKAH BT AWANG HASYIM
  5. (2018) ?Perception Of Neural Invasion And Prediction Of Patient Outcome Based On Types Of Neural Invasion In Oral Cancer?, NORATIKAH BT AWANG HASYIM
  6. (2018) NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING AND CANDIDATE GENE SCREENING OF ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA IN SMOKING HABIT AND NO HABITS, WOO KAR MUN
  7. (2018) MODULATION OF TRANSIENT RECEPTOR POTENTIAL VANILLOID (TRPV) CHANNELS IN HUMAN ORAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: PROGNOSTIC VALUE AND CLINICO-PATHOLOGIC CORRELATION, NURUL ANIS BINTI AHMAD RIDZUAN
  8. (2018) Clinicopathological study of oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid reaction, EB ROBSON GUBOD
  9. (2018) ?clinicopathological study of oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid reaction?, EB ROBSON GUBOD
  10. (2017) Candidate Gene Screening of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Smokers and Non-smokers, Woo Kar Mun
  11. (2017) A Modified Risk Model for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Rafiq Bin Khalid
  12. (2016) A Modified Risk Model For Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Rafiq Bin Khalid
  13. (2015) Association of MAGED4B, GNA12, IFITM3, FJX-1 Expressions with Patient Survival and Lymph Node Metastasis in OSCC, Wan Nur Hazirah binti Wan Ahmad Kamil
  14. (2010) DNA Copy Number Alterations of Selected Genes from Chromosome 8 in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC), ZACHARY YONG WEI ERN
  15. (2009) In vitro Study on the Antiproliferative Activities of Several Local Plants Towards Oral cancer Cell Lines, Mohd Zabidi Bin Majid
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) A 10-YEAR OVERVIEW OF CHRONIC OROFACIAL PAIN IN PATIENTS AT ORAL MEDICINE CLINIC, FOD

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2021) DEGC6180 - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
  2. (2021) DEGC6181 - Research Report
  3. (2020) DEGC6181 - Research Report
  4. (2018) DEGC6180 - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
  5. (2018) DEGC6181 - Research Report
  6. (2017) DEGC6181 - Research Report
  7. (2016) DEGC6180 - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
  8. (2016) DEGC6181 - Research Report
  9. (2011) DEGC6180 - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
  10. (2010) DEGC6180 - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
  11. (2009) DEGC6180 - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
  12. (2008) DEGC6180 - Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
Bachelor
  1. (2021) DIA4004 - Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine Ii
  2. (2019) DIA3004 - Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine I
  3. (2019) DIA4004 - Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine Ii
  4. (2018) DIA3010 - General Dental Practice I
  5. (2017) DEED3101 - Oral Pathology
  6. (2017) DEED4102 - Oral Medicine and Periodontology
  7. (2016) DEED3101 - Oral Pathology
  8. (2016) DEED4102 - Oral Medicine
  9. (2016) DXED3103 - General Dental Practice (Oral Diagnosis Component)
  10. (2010) DEED3101 - Oral Pathology
  11. (2010) DEED4102 - Oral Medicine and Periodontology
  12. (2007) DEED3101 - Oral Pathology
  13. (2007) DEED4102 - Oral Medicine and Periodontology

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 2020, (07 Nov 2020 - 13 Nov 2020)
  • McAw 2019 - Mouth Cancer Awareness Walkathon, (17 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2019)
  • Oral Health Education, Rumah Kasih Harmoni, Taman Keramat, (23 Feb 2019 - 23 Feb 2019)
  • Committee Member, Mouth Cancer Awareness Week (McAw) Walkathon, (01 Sep 2017 - 02 Dec 2017)
  • McAw 2010- Mouth Cancer Awareness Week Walkathon, (14 Nov 2010 - 14 Nov 2010)