Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Behavioural Science Coordinator, Taylor's University, School of Medicine, 02/06/2020 to present
  • COMMUNITY MEDICINE POSTING COORDINATOR, FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, 01/01/2016 to present
  • OSPE COORDINATOR, FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES, 01/01/2016 to 30/09/2018
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Master in Public Health, SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Philippines
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Philippines
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Medicine , SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Philippines
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • American Society of Nutrition, Professional Member, 2020 to 2024 (International)
  • PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, Annual Member, 2011 to 2016 (International)
  • PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Annual Member, 2006 to 2016 (International)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Epidemiology (preventive health, health promotion, epidemiology, public health)
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Public Health, Non Communicable Diseases, Obesity, Hypertension, Smoking, second-hand smoking, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Occupational Health
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (02/2015)
  • Community Medicine, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (02/2015)
  • Behavioural Science, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (02/2015)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2023
  • Mohaideen, Abdul Kareem Meera , et al. Clinical Scenarios: Case Series. Sungai Buloh, Taylor’s Clinical School, 11 Oct. 2023, pp. 1–202.
     
Article in Journals
2023
  • Lei Hum Wee, Jo Ann Andoy Galvan, Patil Sapna Shridhar, Priya Madhavan, Dinesh Mahalingam, Chai Hong Yeong, Yin How Wong, Hui Qi Poh, Sanjay Suthahar, Shamella Diya David, Xiao Jing Tan, Izzah Athirah Rosli, Caryn Mei Hsien Chan, Nizam Baharom, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Ching Sin Siau. (2023). Understanding Factors Associated with Motivation to Quit Vaping among Vapers in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Healthcare. 11(14), 1980. (ISI-Indexed)
      
  • Jo Ann Andoy-Galvan, Sriram, S., Tey Jin Kiat, Xin, L., Wan Seon Shin, & Karuthan Chinna. (2023). Obesogenic Environment in the medical field: First year findings from a five-year cohort study. F1000Research, 12, 550–550. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.125203.1 ‌ (SCOPUS-Indexed)
      
2021
  • Lugova H, Andoy-Galvan JA, Patil SS, Wong YH, Baloch GM, Suleiman A, Nordin R, Chinna K. Prevalence and Associated Factors of the Severity of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among Low-Income Community-Dwelling Adults in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Community Ment Health J. 2021 Jan 8. doi: 10.1007/s10597-020-00765-7. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33417170. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2020
  • Galvan, J. A. A., Ramalingam, P. N., Patil, S. S., bin Shobri, M. A. S., Chinna, K., Sahrir, M. S., & Chidambaram, K. (2020). Mode of delivery, order of birth, parental age gap and autism spectrum disorder among Malaysian children: A case-control study. Heliyon, 6(10), e05068. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Galvan, J. A., Chinna, K., Nordin, R., Mahmood, N. K., Fah, C. K., & Ngerng, M. H. (2020). The Clinical Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness of Bariatric Metabolic Surgery for Obese with Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Patients In Malaysia-A Study Protocol. Current Developments in Nutrition, 4(Supplement_2), 1634-1634. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Galvan, J. A. A., Sriram, S., Chinna, K., & Shukor, M. (2019). LOW PREVALENCE OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS AT A UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA. SOUTHEAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 50(6), 1179-1187. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Galvan, J. A. A., & Tubera-Panes, D. (2020). GATS core survey in a highly urbanized city. Medical Science, 24(101), 376-385. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Andoy-Galvan JA, Lugova H, Patil SS et al. Income and obesity in an urban poor community: a cross-sectional study [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]. F1000Research 2020, 9:160 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Andoy-Galvan JA, Patil SS, Nair Ramalingam P et al. Self-reported competency, knowledge and practices of teachers teaching primary children with autism in government schools of West Malaysia: a cross-sectional study [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. F1000Research 2020, 9:768 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
      
Article in Proceeding
2023
  • So, Jr., R., Chan, S. K., Binti Nagoor Pitchai, N.,Sithamparam, P. Chinna, K., Galvan, J. A., (2023). Exploring Mental Health and Other Risk Factors of Obesity Among the Urban-Poor (B40) Community in Malaysia during COVID-19 Pandemic. PERSATUAN PENDIDIKAN PERUBATAN UNTUK MASYARAKAT
  • Galvan, J. A. A., Sheng, N. B., Tayeba, S., Ong, S. X., & Piravenaaeaswaary. (2023). EXPLORING THE PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF OBESITY AMONG ADULTS IN AN URBAN POOR COMMUNITY [Review of EXPLORING THE PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF OBESITY AMONG ADULTS IN AN URBAN POOR COMMUNITY]. In J. A. A. Galvan & S. S. Patil (Eds.), A COMPILATION OF COMMUNITY BASED RESEARCH STUDIES CONDUCTED BY MEDICAL STUDENTS 2021-2023. PERSATUAN PENDIDIKAN PERUBATAN UNTUK MASYARAKAT.
2019
  • ASSOCIATION BETWEEN EMERGENCY CAESAREAN SECTION, EARLIER ORDER OF BIRTH, HIGH PARENTAL AGE GAP AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AMONG MALAYSIAN CHILDREN: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY Jo Ann Andoy Galvan, Prabhagari Nair Ramalingam, Sapna Shridhar Patil, Muhammad Aminul Syahmi bin Shobri, Kumarappan Chidambaram, Muhammad Sabri Sharir, Karuthan Chinna
2017
  • Andoy-galvan, J. A., & Tubera-panes, D. (2017). CORE ADULT TOBACCO SURVEY : BAGUIO CITY , PHILIPPINES 2012, 3(Icoph), 113–127
     
Extended Abstract
2023
  • Galvan, J. A. A., So, R., Chan, S. K., binti Nagoot Pitchai, N., A/L Sithamparam, P., & Iftikhar, A. (2023). Mental Health and Obesity in A B40 Community during COVID 19 Pandemic [Review of Mental Health and Obesity in A B40 Community during COVID 19 Pandemic]. In N. A. binti Ahmad (Ed.), 11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference (Vol. 23, Issue 1). Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine. http://mjphm.org/index.php/mjphm/issue/view/59 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Galvan, J. A. A., Sheng, N. B., Tayeba, S., Shu Xin, O., Piravenaaeaswaary, & Chinna, K. (2023). Exploring the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Obesity among Adults in an Urban Poor Community. 11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference, 23(1). http://mjphm.org/index.php/mjphm/issue/view/59 (ISI-Indexed)
     
2019
  • Jo Ann Andoy-Galvan, Nimesha Tillekeratne, Tilanka Tillekeratne (2019)Overweight And Obesity Among Employees At A Private University In Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study Towards A Healthy Workplace Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Vol.15 Supp 2, July 2019 (eISSN 2636-9346) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Cost-effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery in Malaysia , Project Leader, 2018 to 2020 (Taylor's University)
  • An evaluation of educational provision for children with autistic spectrum disorders in Malaysia, Project Leader, 2016 to 2018 (Taylor's University)
EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • Best Video for the Good Health theme during the Taylor's University Research and Innovation Fair 2019 with Theme: Sustainable Development Goals and the Role of Research , 2019 to 2019 (Research Video Competition)
  • Session s Best Oral Presentation: Obesity in an Urban Poor Community in Malaysia. 5th International Conference on Public Health, 2019 to 2019 (Session's Best Oral Presentation)
  • Best Poster Presentation entitled: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Dengue Fever among Students of Taylor's University at the 4th International Conference on Public Health 2018, 2018 to 2018 (Best Poster Presentation)
  • Session's Best Presentation entitled: Prevalence of Obesity among Taylor's University Medical Students in the session School and Student Health at the 4th International Conference on Public Health 2018, 2018 to 2018 (Session's Best Oral Presentation)
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • Basic healthcare and First Aid, Collaboration between: KXI Cemerlang Enterprise and UNITY , 17/02/2024 to 31/08/2024, Resource Person (Private/Industrial Sector)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • "Mental Health and Obesity in a B40 Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic", 11th NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE & 1st GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE: Building a Resilient Public Health System for a Better Future, 25/07/2023 to 27/07/2023, PERSATUAN PAKAR PERUBATAN KESIHATAN AWAM MALAYSIA (International)
  • "Exploring the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Obesity Among Adults in an Urban Poor Community", 11th NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE & 1st GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE Building a Resilient Public Health System for a Better Future, 25/07/2023 to 27/07/2023, PERSATUAN PAKAR PERUBATAN KESIHATAN AWAM MALAYSIA (International)
  • Association between Cesarean birth, Birth Order, Parental Age gap and Autism Spectrum Disorder among Malaysian Children: A Case Control Study, 7th Asian Congress on Health Psychology, 19/09/2019 to 21/09/2019, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in joint collaboration with Japanese Association of Health Psychology and Korean Health Psychology Association (International)
  • Obesity in an Urban Poor Community in Malaysia, 5th International Conference on Public Health, 10/07/2019 to 12/07/2019, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (International)
  • Overweight and Obesity Among Employees at a Private University in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study towards a Healthy Workplace, International Health and Medical Sciences Conference, 08/03/2019 to 09/03/2019, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University (International)
  • Prevalence of Obesity and Risk Factors among Medical Students- CATEGORY BEST ORAL RESENTATION, 4th International Conference on Public Health, 19/07/2018 to 21/07/2018, The International Institute of Knowledge Management, Sri Lanka (International)
  • Non Communicable DIsease Risks at A workplace in the Philippines; A Screening towards a Heathier Community, The 3rd International Conference on Public Health, 27/07/2017 to 29/07/2018, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) (International)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • Cost-Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery, Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity 2019: Obesity, Addressing Multiple drivers and Solution, 15/10/2019 to 16/10/2019, Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (International)
  • Obesity in an Urban-poor Community in Malaysia: A cross sectional Study among PPR SRI Pantai Residents, FACULTY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH WEEK 2019, 24/06/2019 to 25/06/2019, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (University)
  • Is Taylor's University Baby-Friendly?, 4th International Conference on Public Health, 19/07/2018 to 21/07/2018, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (International)
  • Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice About Dengue Fever among Students of Taylor's University- BEST POSTER PRESENTATION, 4th International Conference on Public Health, 19/07/2018 to 21/07/2018, The International Insitute of Knowledge Management (International)
  • Core Adult Tobacco Smoking, Baguio City Philippines, 2012, The 3rd International Conference on Public Health, 27/07/2017 to 29/07/2017, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (International)
OTHERS
  • The Clinical Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness of Bariatric Metabolic Surgery for Obese with Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Patients In Malaysia - A Study Protocol , Nutrition Online Live 2020, 30/05/2020 to 02/06/2020, American Society of Nutrition (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Session s Best Oral Presentation: Obesity in an Urban Poor Community in Malaysia. 5th International Conference on Public Health, Conference, Mahsa University, 2019 (Best Oral)
  • Best Video for the Good Health theme, Competition, Taylor's University, 2019 (Best Video for the Good Health theme)
  • Session's Best Oral Presentation, Conference, Mahsa University, 2018 (Best Oral)
  • Overall BEST POSTER PRESENTATION, Conference, Monash University Malaysia campus, 2018 (Best Poster Award)
  • 3rd Place Most Active Module (School Level) Group Teaching, Education, Taylor's University, 2016 (Module Lecturer)
EXPERT LINKAGES
(Linkages Description),(Organisation),(Duration of Involvement),(Level)
  • The Clinical Effectiveness And Cost-Effectiveness Of Bariatric Metabolic Surgery For Obese With Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Patients In Malaysia, Hospital UKM, 25/08/2022 to 24/08/2025 (National)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • International Conference, MEDICAL GOES PUBLIC, 2021 to 2021 (Committee Member)
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • Program Coordinator, World NO Tobacco Day, 31/05/2023 (National)
  • Philippine Embassy GAD Activity on Physical Well Being in connection with the celebration of World Health Day, 18/04/2023 (International)
  • A COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness: Bakuna or Pass muna, 10/05/2021 to 10/05/2021 (International)
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease , 11/02/2020 to 11/02/2020 (International)
  • Autism Awareness, 09/03/2019 (University)
  • Community Nutrition Project with INSANI AUTISM, 15/02/2016 (Community)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • Building a Resilient Public Health System for a Better Future, Research, 25/07/2023 to 27/07/2023 (National)
  • ECONOMIC EVALUATION IN GLOBAL HEALTH University of Washington, USA , Research, 06/07/2020 to 13/09/2020 (International)
  • 5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC HEALTH 2019 WINDSOR SUITES AND CONVENTION, BANGKOK, THAILAND , Research, 10/07/2019 to 12/07/2019 (International)
  • 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC HEALTH 2018, Research, 19/07/2018 to 21/07/2018 (International)
  • OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH DOCTOR COURSE, Non research, 29/09/2017 to 26/11/2017 (National)
  • BMJ BEST PRACTICES, Research, 11/09/2017 to 13/09/2017 (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • 3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC HEALTH 2017, Research, 27/07/2017 to 29/07/2017 (International)
  • Taylor's Teaching & Learning Festival 2017 (Day 2), Research, 22/03/2017 to 22/03/2017
  • Head Injury Approach to D&M & Radiology in Head Injury (SoM only), Research, 17/03/2017 to 17/03/2017
  • CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE BEST RESPONSE MCQ, Non research, 30/09/2016 to 30/09/2016 (University)
  • MS OFFICE PROJECT 2013, Non research, 24/08/2016 to 24/08/2016 (University)
  • WORKSHOP ON COCHRANE SYSTEMIC REVIEW ANALYSIS, Non research, 23/08/2016 to 23/08/2016 (University)
  • ITEM ANALYSIS OF MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS, Non research, 10/08/2016 to 10/08/2016 (University)
  • MBBS COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMME REVIEW WORKSHOP, Non research, 17/02/2016 to 17/02/2016 (University)
  • POWER NEGOTIATION USING PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOLS, Research, 22/10/2015 to 22/10/2015 (University)
  • TAYLOR S TEACHING AND LEARNING FESTIVAL 2015, Research, 23/09/2015 to 23/09/2015 (University)
  • SECRETS OF SYNERGISTIC TEAM, Non research, 28/08/2015 to 28/08/2015 (University)
  • INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION, Non research, 24/08/2015 to 24/08/2015 (University)
  • MANAGING AND APPRECIATING LEARNER S DIVERSITY, Non research, 15/06/2015 to 15/06/2015 (University)
  • TAYLOR S TEACHING AND LEARNING FRAMEWORK, Research, 23/04/2015 to 23/04/2015 (University)
  • LET S INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY INTO THE CLASSROOM, Research, 17/04/2015 to 17/04/2015 (University)
  • STUDENT TRANSITION AND SUCCESS, Non research, 02/03/2015 to 02/03/2015 (University)
  • ITUNES U COURSE MANAGER 2.0 FOR EDUCATION, Non research, 26/02/2015 to 27/02/2015 (University)
  • UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING STRESS, Non research, 13/02/2015 to 13/02/2015 (University)