Areas of Expertise

• Applied Sciences And Technologies, Nanotechnology, Nano Particle
• Medical And Health Sciences, Tissue Regeneration, Regenerative Medicine (Stem cells)
• Medical And Health Sciences, Pharmacology, Medical Pharmacology
• Medical And Health Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Cardiology
• Medical And Health Sciences, Medical Microbiology, Virology

Research Interest

• Genome editing abrogates tumorigenesis and angiogenesis
• Stem cells applications in regenerative medicine, disease modelling and drug discovery
• Discovery and development of peptide-based medicine in human (diabetes, heart diseases and cancer) and infectious diseases .

Publications

Research

• Validation of Anticancer Properties of Novel Serine Protease-Derived Peptides from Lignosus rhinocerus Using In-Silico and In-Vitro Approaches,  Co-researcher, 2024 to 2026, Private
• Profiling human salivary biomarker(s) panel as a non-invasive detection method for myocardial infarction (MI),  Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025, Taylor's University
• Investigating Bioactive Anticancer Peptides from Scorpion Venom: Targeting Diverse Breast Cancer Cell Types ,  Project Leader, 2023 to 2025, Taylor's University
• Novel therapeutic option using synthetic mRNAs transcription factor in reprogramming stem cell into insulin producing cells ,  Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025, Taylor's University
• Investigation of Anticancer Activity of M1-Aa, a Novel Biotherapeutic Scorpion Venom-derived Peptide,  Project Leader, 2022, Private
• Unravelling the anticancer potency of novel anticancer peptide (MdACP) derived from scorpion venom,  Project Leader, 2021 to 2023, National
• Identification and evaluation of diagnostic tumour-homing peptides specifically targeting metastatic breast cancer cells using phage-displayed peptide libraries,  Project Leader, 2020 to 2024, National
• Glycerol as a sustainable solvent in the extraction of bioactive compounds from Thanaka bark as natural sunscreens,  Co-researcher, 2020 to 2022, National
• A Novel Approach towards Public Health Salt Reduction Strategy Using Legume-Based Nutritionally Enhanced Reduced Sodium Seasoning with Potential Therapeutic Properties,  Co-researcher, 2019 to 2023, National
• A novel approach of using mRNAs transcription factor in reprogramming human mesenchymal stem cells into insulin producing cells,  Co-researcher, 2019 to 2023, National

Awards and Stewardship

• International Cancer Foundation Registration Scholarship, Conference, International Cancer Foundation (ICF), Scholarship , 2022
• Malaysia Toray Science Foundation - Science & Technology Research Grant (STRG), Special, Toray Science Foundation, Fellowship , 2021
• MAKNA Cancer Research Award (MRCA) 2021, Special, National Cancer Council, Fellowship , 2021
• Best Presenter for Poster Presentation in the "ASIAN CONFERENCE ON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND LABORATORY MEDICINE", Conference, Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB) , Best Presentation , 2021
• REGISTRATION GRANT AWARD, Conference, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), REGISTRATION GRANT , 2021
• Best Poster Presentation, Conference, Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB), Best Poster Award , 2020
• International e-Learning Carnival & Conference 2019 UTeM (eLCC) , Competition, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM), Gold , 2019
• KSBMB International Conference 2019, Conference, Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (KSBMB), Travel Award , 2019
• Young Scientist Program, Conference, Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (KSBMB), Best Presentation , 2019
• Transforming Education through Trailblazing Innovations, Education, Monash University Malaysia campus, Creativity , 2018

Paper Presented

• Investigation of scorpion venom-derived anticancer peptides inhibition of metastatic cancer cells growth and induction of apoptosis., ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Virtual Congress 2021 (ESMO TAT 2021) (CONGRESS), POSTER PRESENTER , 01/03/2021 to 02/03/2021
• In silico design of biologically active anticancer peptides derived from Royal Jelly,Royalisin, MSBMB-Taylor's Virtual Focused Meeting 2020 (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 19/11/2020 to 19/11/2020
• Identification of Scorpion Venom-Derived Peptides Inhibiting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)-Mediated Angiogenesis, ESM-EVBO MEETING 2019 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 15/04/2019
• Transforming assessment design and recognition of competency-based skill sets in biosciences graduates, 1st International e-Learning Carnival and Conference 2019 (eLCC 2019) (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 26/06/2019
• Scorpion Venom-derived Therapeutic Peptides Inhibiting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)-mediated Angiogenesis, KSBMB International Conference 2019 (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 02/06/2019 to 05/06/2019
• Identification, Characterization and Validation of Potential Therapeutic Scorpion Venom-derived Peptides with Dual Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities , The 14th Asian Congress in Biotechnology (CONGRESS), ORAL PRESENTER , 01/07/2019 to 04/07/2020
• IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC SCORPION VENOM-DERIVED PEPTIDES WITH ANTIANGIOGENIC AND ANTIMETASTATIC ACTIVITIES, National Oncology Pharmacy Conference 2019 (NOPC2.0) (CONFERENCE), POSTER PRESENTER , 09/04/2019 to 11/04/2019
• In Silico Identification and Biological Evaluation of Anticancer Peptides Derived from Scorpion Venom, ASEAN Emerging Researchers Conference 2018 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 03/12/2018 to 04/12/2018
• IN SILICO INVESTIGATION of FUNCTIONAL SCORPION VENOM DERIVED PEPTIDES TARGETING CANCER CELLS, 2018 IUBMB SEOUL (CONGRESS), POSTER PRESENTER , 04/06/2018 to 08/06/2018
• Phyllanthus spp. as potent antiviral agent against Dengue viruses, 4th Asian Regional Dengue Research Network Meeting, DUKE-NUS Emerging Infectious Diseases Inauguration Symposium (Symposium), Co-author , 08/12/2009 to 11/12/2009