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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

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DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

PHYSIOLOGY INTENSIVE COURSE 2026

The Physiology Intensive Course 2026, organized by the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, was successfully conducted online from 22–24 September 2026.

This annual programme aims to strengthen participants’ understanding of physiology and to help them prepare effectively for upcoming examinations. A total of 103 participants, the majority of whom are specialist trainees in Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, and Emergency Medicine, took part in the course. The programme featured experienced lecturers and interactive learning activities to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.

Heartfelt appreciation is extended to all speakers, facilitators, committee members, and participants for their commitment, cooperation, and dedication in ensuring the success of this programme. May the knowledge and experience gained continue to benefit all participants and contribute to their academic and professional excellence.

ABC OF SCIENTIFIC WRITING: ORIGINAL ARTICLES & NARRATIVE REVIEWS

The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), organised the Workshop on Scientific Writing on 27 August 2026 at Sinaps, Department of Physiology, Preclinical Building.

The workshop was organised as an initiative to strengthen academic writing skills among academic staff and students of the Department of Physiology, particularly in producing high-quality manuscripts with the potential for publication in indexed and high-impact journals.

The programme is expected to enhance participants’ skills and confidence in producing high-quality scientific manuscripts, while encouraging the development of manuscripts with publication potential in reputable indexed journals.

Overall, the workshop supports the Department of Physiology and Faculty of Medicine, UKM, in strengthening the culture of research and scholarly publication, while contributing to the improvement of the quality and quantity of university publications. This initiative is also expected to enhance the visibility and reputation of UKM’s research at both national and international levels.

SCIENCE EXPLORATION PROGRAM 2026

Organised by the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in collaboration with the Secretariat for Industry and Community Engagement (HEJIM), the programme brought together 42 Form 4 and Form 5 students from SMK Seri Permaisuri, Kuala Lumpur, accompanied by their teachers, at the Pre-Clinical Building, UKM Kuala Lumpur Campus.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Prof. Dr. Norazlina Mohamed, Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Faculty of Medicine, UKM. This year, participants explored the functions of the adolescent brain and its relationship with lifestyle, emotions, and mental health through a variety of interactive STEM activities.

By integrating physiology with issues relevant to adolescents’ everyday lives, the programme provided participants with an opportunity to understand brain function, factors influencing mental well-being, and the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle. The hands-on and interactive activities also allowed students to explore science beyond the classroom while fostering curiosity and interest in STEM fields.

The programme also featured a special talk entitled “Lifestyle & Adolescent Mental Health”, delivered by Prof. Dr. Noor Azimah Mohd. Aziz from the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UKM.

The programme was successfully conducted with the support and contributions of various organisations and individuals, including Qasehdiani Enterprise, Kimi Enterprise, TML Lab Sdn. Bhd., Innowawasan Sdn. Bhd., Teepham Medical Sdn. Bhd., Labquib (M) Sdn. Bhd., Ridge Biomed Sdn. Bhd., Jament’s Advertising, HEJIM, and the UKM community.

MINI GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM 5.0

The Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), successfully organised the Mini Graduate Symposium 5.0, an academic platform that brought together postgraduate students to present the progress and findings of their respective research projects. The symposium was held at the SINAPS Meeting Room, Department of Physiology.

Through dynamic presentation sessions and interactive discussions with a panel of academic staff, the programme provided students with valuable opportunities to enhance their scientific communication skills, receive constructive feedback, and strengthen their understanding of their respective research areas.

COLD CHAIN EQUIPMENT & TEMPERATURE MONITORING WORKSHOP

The Department of Physiology, in collaboration with Ridge Biomed Sdn. Bhd., successfully organised the Cold Chain Equipment & Temperature Monitoring Workshop on 24 April 2026 at the SINAPS Meeting Room, Department of Physiology.

The workshop was attended by 25 participants from the Faculty of Medicine, UKM, and HCTM. Our sincere appreciation goes to Ridge Biomed Sdn. Bhd. and all participants for their valuable support and contributions towards the success of the workshop.

POSTGRADUATE BULLETIN

Syed Muhammad Asyraf Syed Taha - Successfully Passed the PhD Oral Examination, Department of Physiology

Heartiest congratulations to Syed Muhammad Asyraf Syed Taha, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student from the Department of Physiology, on successfully passing the PhD oral examination with the prestigious recognition of Excellent Thesis.

Congratulations and appreciation are also extended to the supervisory team:

Prof Dr. Siti Fatimah Ibrahim – Main Supervisor
Dr. Farah Fanan Fathihah Jaffar, Prof Dr. Zahriladha Zakaria – Co-Supervisor

May this remarkable achievement pave the way for many more successes in the future.

Wafa Ali Mohamed Batarfi - Top 5 for the Oral Presentation Award at the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the MSPP

Congratulations to Ms. Wafa Ali Mohamed Batarfi, a PhD student under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Heikal Mohd Yunus, on being recognised among the Top 5 for the Oral Presentation Award at the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Malaysian Society of Physiology and Pharmacology (MSPP), held in conjunction with the 1st Advances in Research & Clinical Medicine of Today (ARMy) on 2–3 September 2026 at Bangi Resort Hotel, Selangor.

Congratulations and well done on this achievement!

Nur Athirah Othman Basri - Travel Grant Award Recipient

Congratulations to Nur Athirah Othman Basri on receiving the Travel Grant Award to present her research at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the Physiological Society of Japan (PSJ 2026) in Tokyo, Japan.

She is a PhD student under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Azizah Ugusman (main supervisor), Associate Professor Dr. Amilia Aminuddin, and Dr. Adila A. Hamid (co-supervisors).

Nazirah Samah - Successfully Passed the PhD Oral Examination, Department of Physiology

The Department of Physiology would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Nazirah Samah on successfully passed the PhD Oral Examination, Department of Physiology

Supervisors:

Associate Professor Dr. Amilia Aminuddin — Main Supervisor
Associate Professor Dr. Azizah Ugusman — Co-Supervisor
Dr. Adila A. Hamid — Co-Supervisor

Wishing you continued success and excellence in your future endeavours!

Allia Najmie Muhammad Yusuf - Successfully Passed the PhD Oral Examination, Department of Physiology

The Department of Physiology would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to Allia Najmie Muhammad Yusuf on successfully passing the PhD Oral Examination in the Department of Physiology.

Supervisors: