RESEARCH PROFILE
Dr. Fairus Ahmad
He is a senior lecturer and also the Head of the Department of Anatomy. He obtained his medical degree (MB.BCh.BAO) in 2000 from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and his M.Med.Sc (Anatomy) in 2010 from the National University of Malaysia. He was later awarded a PhD in Anatomy from the National University of Malaysia in 2019. He is interested in metabolic syndrome, particularly issues related to obesity. His research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the pathological processes of metabolic syndrome, as well as evaluating various natural products in the treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome. In this area of study, he investigates the effects of different herbal extracts on metabolic syndrome rats induced by a high-carbohydrate and high-fat diet. His group has tested Piper sarmentosum, tocotrienols, and stingless bee honey, and found that these treatments are effective in reducing visceral fat in rats. His group is working to combine these treatments with conventional therapies to combat metabolic syndrome. This may improve the bioavailability and stability of natural products and is hoped to be used in the treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Email: fairusahmad@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458632
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Dr. Mohamad Fairuz Yahaya
Known as FY in the department, he is a lecturer in this department. He obtained his Medical Degree in 1999 from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and his M.Med.Sc (Anat) in 2010 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is interested in studying neurodegenerative processes in the brain, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), as well as the cognitive effects of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) on the brain, particularly in the hippocampal region. His current research focuses heavily on animal studies, aiming to obtain the best AD & MetS animal models, as well as the use of neurotrophic molecules. In addition to basic research in this field, he is also exploring the potential of Stingless Bee Honey and other natural herbs in mitigating the effects of these diseases on the brain. Furthermore, he is also interested in studying and researching various techniques for handling cadavers for educational purposes.
Email : mfairuzy@ukm.edu.my
Phone number : +603-91458634
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Prof. Madya Dr. Elvy Suhana Mohd Ramli
He is a senior medical lecturer in the Department of Anatomy. He obtained his Medical Degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1999, and his M.Med.Sc (Anat) in 2010 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, followed by a PhD (Anatomy) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2016. He is interested in studying bone metabolism, particularly osteoporosis induced by glucocorticoids. Currently, he is conducting in-depth research to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the differentiation and proliferation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts under high glucocorticoid conditions. He is also investigating the role of the expression and activity of the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis and aims to identify potential protective agents against glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis by targeting this enzyme. Understanding the mechanisms involved could lead to new treatment strategies with reduced side effects for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. He is also an active member of the Bone Metabolism and Stress Enzyme Research Group.
Email : elvysuhana@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458633
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Prof. Madya Dr. Teoh Seong Lin
I am a senior lecturer in the Department of Anatomy. I obtained my B.Biomed.Sc (Hons) in 2006 and M.Med.Sc (Anat) in 2009 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. I was then awarded a PhD in Neuroscience from Monash University Malaysia in 2016. I am interested in neuroregenerative and neurodegenerative processes in the brain, particularly in the brain of Danio rerio (zebrafish). My aim is to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in neuroregeneration in the zebrafish brain, which may involve mechanisms that can be similarly regulated in the human brain. Interpreting these mechanisms could open up new treatment strategies for neurodegenerative diseases and brain injuries.
I am also interested in evaluating various natural products for their role in wound healing, particularly in diabetes. In this area of research, I have studied the effects of different herbal extracts on skin wounds in diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin. We have tested Momordica charantia, Polygonum minus, Piper betel, Chlorella vulgaris, Vitamin E, and virgin coconut oil, and found that these treatments accelerate delayed wound healing in diabetic rats. We are working to combine these treatments with medical wound dressings in the form of hydrogels, which may improve the bioavailability and stability of natural products and enhance wound healing in the treatment of diabetes-related wounds.
Email : teohseonglin@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458635
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Dr. Taty Anna Kamarudin
I am a senior lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and obtained my B.Biomed (Hons) in 2006 from MSU and M.Med.Sc (Anat) in 2010 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. I spent three and a half years, until 2018, researching stem cell differentiation during my PhD at Newcastle University, United Kingdom. I began my research work on the medicinal properties of natural products such as Averrhoa belimbi and Curcuma longa, focusing on their antioxidant and anti-arthritic effects.
I am also interested in exploring stem cell biology and differentiation, particularly the processes involved, such as BMP and TGF-beta signaling. It would be fascinating to further elucidate the fundamental identity of various types of stem cells to better understand their biology and apply this knowledge to advanced application-based experiments.
Email : tatykamarudin@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458639
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Dr. Syarifah Aisyah Syed Abd Halim
I am a lecturer in the Department of Anatomy. I obtained my Medical Degree from Ain Shams University, Egypt in 2011 and a Master of Medical Science (Anatomy) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2019. My current research focuses on the effects of natural products in the cardiovascular area, particularly in myocardial infarction.
Email : syarifahaisyah@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458626
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Dr. Mohd Amir Kamaruzzaman
I am a lecturer in the Department of Anatomy. I began my career by obtaining a diploma in medical assisting and later pursued a medical degree (MD) at Universitas Sumatera Utara in 2006. After several years of serving as a medical officer, I decided to join the Department of Anatomy and completed a Master of Medical Science (Anatomy) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. My research interests focus on natural products, oxidative stress, and omics studies.
Email : mohdamir@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458627
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Dr. Nadia Afiifah Abdul Jalil
Email : nahdia.afiifah@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458638
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Dr. Isma Liza Mohd Isa
Dr. Isma is a lecturer in the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, UKM. She holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) degree from UKM, completed in 2006, and worked at the Ministry of Health Malaysia from 2008 to 2013. She was awarded a PhD in Anatomy from the National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway, in 2017. She conducted her postdoctoral research at the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices (CÚRAM), NUI Galway (2017-2020), and the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, UKM (2021).
Her research is focused on degenerative disc diseases, particularly inflammation, back pain, extracellular matrix, disc microstructure, and multi-omics profiling of degenerative discs using biomaterials and tissue engineering strategies. One of her key achievements includes a patent for a hydrogel technology that can reduce inflammation and back pain for treating degenerative discs. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Julia Polak European Doctorate Award from the European Society for Biomaterials, the Young Researcher Award from AO Spine, and the Gold Medal at the International Innovation Awards.
Dr. Isma has published numerous papers in leading journals, including Science Advances, PNAS, Advanced Healthcare Materials, Biomaterials, and Advanced Science. She actively shares her research at international conferences, including the World Forum for Spine Research, World Biomaterials Congress, and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Malaysian Anatomical Association, ORS, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society, AO Spine, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Email : ismaliza.mohdisa@ukm.edu.my
Telefon : +603-91458628
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Dr. Rasyidah Rehir
Dr. Rasyidah is a Medical Lecturer at the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, UKM. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2017 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a Master of Science in Human Anatomy (with Merit) in 2024 from The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She previously served in the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) before transitioning to the private sector in Healthcare Management and Internal Auditing (Certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Lead Auditor 2021-2023). She was then offered a position at UKM in 2023, where she has been working ever since.
Her research is based on cadaveric studies, exploring the anatomy of the microvascular network of the human finger, which plays a crucial role in advancing pre-surgical knowledge for reconstructive finger flaps. Dr. Rasyidah is also a member of the Malaysian Anatomical Association (MAA) and the Anatomical Society (UK).
Email : rasyidahrehir@ukm.edu.my
Phone Number : +603-91458628
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Expertise:
- Human Anatomy
- Cadaveric study
Research:
Investigation of The Anatomic Pattern of Perforator Arteries for Reconstructive Digital Artery Perforator (DAP) Flap Surgery: A Cadaveric Study
Selected Publications:
- Muhammad Nawawi KN, Mokhtar NM, Wong Z, Mohd Azman ZA, Hsin Chew DC, Rehir R, Leong J, Ismail F, Mohamed Rose I, Yaacob Y, Abdul Hamid H, Sagap I, Raja Ali RA. 2021. Incidence and clinicopathological features of colorectal cancer among multi-ethnic patients in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: a hospital-based retrospective analysis over two decades. PeerJ 9:e12425
- Abd Rasid AF, Bajuri MY, Rehir R. Role for surgical excision of gouty tophi in improving hand function. Brunei International Medical Journal. 2019 Jan 1;15(1):9-12.
- Bajuri M, Veerakumaran R, Ali A, Sridharan R, Rehir R. 3D CT scan assessment of the outcome of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: operative versus non-operative treatment. Archives of Medical Science – Civilization