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Research Officer

Division of Research, Innovation and Networking

Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi

DR SITI AMINAH AHMED

QUALIFICATION
Ph. D (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY)
Universiti Sains Malaysia 
M. Sc (MOLECULAR VIROLOGY)
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak 
B. Sc (HONOURS) (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
Universiti Sains Malaysia 

  • EXPERTISE

    •Biotechnology
    •Molecular Biology
    •Infectious Diseases

  • ......SKILLS

    •Molecular Techniques
    •Expressions system
    •NGS

  • RESEARCH INTEREST

    •Transcriptomic analysis of bacteria
    •Vaccine development

  • RESEARCH GRANT

    1. USM STGQ. Identification of Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) peptide antigens in immune-response cell line model (2025-2026). Principal Investigator.
    2. FRGS. Elucidating novel regulatory network of microRNAs related to autophagy in breast cancer for prognostic risk stratification and therapeutics (2024-2026). Co-researcher.
    3. PRGS. Development of an aptamer-based lateral flow assay for the detection of Leptospira (2023-2025). Co-researcher.
    4. e-Science Fund. Tracing porcine DNA in processed food: A strategy for halal food quality control (2015-2017). Principal Investigator.

DR. NURDIANAH HARIF FADZILAH

QUALIFICATION
PhD (Molecular/Cell Biology)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
MSc (Transfusion Science)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
BSc (Biotechnology)
International Islamic University Malaysia

  • EXPERTISE

    • Molecular Biology
    • Epigenetics
    • Natural Product

  • ......SKILLS

    • Cell Culture/Cytotoxicity Analysis
    • DNA Damage/Genotoxicity Analysis
    • DNA Methylation/Epigenetic Analysis

  • RESEARCH INTEREST

    • Natural Product-Based Therapeutics
    • DNA Damage Response
    • Epigenetic Regulation

  • RESEARCH GRANT

    1. USM STGQ. Antiproliferative Activity of Virgin Coconut Oil in
    Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell Line and Its Effect on DNA
    Damage Prevention (2023–2026). Principal Investigator.
    2. Industrial Grant. Smart STEM Kits Empowering Learning:
    Advancing Experiential Learning through Innovation and
    Research (2025–2026). Co-researcher.
    3. Academic Research Grant. Fostering Global Students
    Enrolment: Advancing Research Module Accreditation
    Through Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Roadmap
    (2024–2025). Co-researcher.
    4. Community Grant. An Impactful Community Project to
    Empower and Uplift B40 Community in Penang (2020–
    2022). Co-researcher.

DR. NIZUWAN AZMAN

QUALIFICATION
Ph.D (Epidemiology and Public Health)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
M.Sc (Applied Statistics)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
B.Sc (Business Statistics)
Universiti Teknologi MARA

  • EXPERTISE

    • Biostatistics
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

  • ......SKILLS

    • Analysis using SPSS
    • Research methodology
    • Statistical analysis

  • RESEARCH INTEREST

    • Cancer Caregiver Support
    • Survival Analysis In Oncology
    • Psychosocial Interventions

  • RESEARCH GRANT

    1. Industrial Grant. Smart Stem Kits Empowering Learning: Advancing Experiential Learning through Innovation And Research (2025-2026). Principal Investigator
    2. USM STGQ. A Cross-Sectional Study On The Unmet Supportive Care Needs Among Long-Term Cancer Survivors And Their Partners In Penang (2022-2025). Principal Investigator
    3. Bridging Grant. Elucidation of Quality Of Life Of House Dust Mites Allergy Patients Undergoing Sublingual Immunotherapy (2026-2027). Co-researcher.
    4. STG Grant. Correlations Between Clinicopathological Features And Swallowing Dysfunction In Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OTSCC) Treated With High Dose Rate Interstitial Brachytherapy (HDRIBT) Followed By IMRT (HyBIRT) (2026-2028). Co-researcher
    5. RUI Khas NIC. Evaluating The Diagnostic Utility Of Circulating Mirna As Biomarkers Of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) In Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy (2025-2027). Co-researcher

DR. MANORENJITHA
MALAR A/P SIVANATHAN

QUALIFICATION
Ph.D (Applied Entomology
Universiti Sains Malaysia 
M.Sc (Applied Entomology)
Universiti Sains Malaysia 
B.Sc (Hons) in Biology
Universiti Putra Malaysia 

  • EXPERTISE

    • Entomology
    • Vector Control (Bio-efficacy testing)
    • Ethnopharmacology

  • ......SKILLS

    • Statistical analysis using SPSS
    • Study Director (OECD GLP)
    • Technical Manager (IEC ISO 17025)

  • RESEARCH INTEREST

    • Vector Biology, Ecology & Control
    • Plant extraction & analysis
    • Toxicity Study using Animal Model

  • RESEARCH GRANT

    1. Phytochemical Analysis and Repellency Efficacy of
    Cupressus macrocarpa (Lemon Cypress) and Artemisia
    scoparia (Redstem Wormwood) Essential Oils Against
    Dengue Vectors Aedes sp. Mosquitoes (2022-2025). Coresearcher.
    2. Laboratory evaluation of repellent products, Insect Repellent
    Spray A, Insect Repellent Lotion B and Insect Repellent
    Spray C in comparison with the Malaysian Standard
    Repellent against Aedes aegypti using the Bioassay Method for Mosquito Repellent on Human Skin (9 hours observation) (2023-2024). Principal Investigator.
    3. A laboratory evaluation of household insecticide product, Sample A in comparison with the Malaysian Standard FIK Aerosol against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes using the Room Size Chamber method (2021-2023). Principal Investigator
    4. Larvicidal, Sub-lethal Effect and Biochemical Reaction of Vitex Negundo Leaves Extracts Against Aedes aegypti
    (Linn.) Larvae (2019-2022). Principal Investigator.

ZALEHA MD TOHA

QUALIFICATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MEDICAL RESEARCH)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOHEALTH SCIENCE)
Universiti Malaya 

  • EXPERTISE

    • Biological sciences
    • Bioinformatics

  • ......SKILLS

    • Cell culture
    • Plant herbarium
    • RNA extraction and transcriptomic analysis
    • Quality Assurance OECD GLP

  • RESEARCH INTEREST

    • Herbal medicine
    • Cell biology and molecular
    • Transcriptomic and bioinformatic

  • RESEARCH GRANT

    1. USM STGQ. Transcriptomic analysis of the Clinacanthus nutans dichloromethane leaves extracts on breast cancer cell lines (2021-2024). Principal Investigator.
    2. Incentive grant USM. Identification of Mitragyna speciosa, Phaleria macrocarpa, Peperomia pellucida, Psidium guajava Linn and Murraya koenigii plants. (2010-2011). Principal Investigator.
    3. FRGS. Elucidating the wound healing mechanisms of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles by Sacha Inchi oil using cell line and rat model (2024-2027). Co-researcher.
    4. Bridging grant. Exploring the anticancer potential of standardise Clinacanthus nutans extract by using ncRNAs AI-driven bioinformatics in breast cancer cell lines (2025-2026). Co-researcher.
    5. Matching grant industry (BJIM) and External agency (Industry-DTD). Investigating the chemopreventive effects of atheminTM, a nano curcumin formulation, on human prostate, cervical and breast cancer cell lines (2024). Co-researcher.

SITI FATIMAH SAMSURRIJAL

QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Biology)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

  • EXPERTISE

    • Biomaterials and Bioactive Glass
    • Cell Culture and In Vitro Studies
    • Biocomposite Film Development

  • ......SKILLS

    • Biocomposite material
    • Cell culture and in vitro biological evaluation
    • Bioactive glass fabrication

  • RESEARCH INTEREST

    • Biocomposite Materials
    • Biomedical and Dental Applications
    • Biocompatibility and Cytotoxicity Studies

  • RESEARCH GRANT

    1. USM STGQ. Fabrication of bioactive glass/polyvinyl alcohol
    composites enriched with Acmella oleracea extract for dental
    pulp regeneration (2026-2028). Principal Investigator
    2. Bridging Grant. Investigation of Morphological, Structural,
    and Biological Properties of Miswak-Bioactive Glass Pellets:
    Analysis of Changes Post-Immersion in Simulated Body
    Fluid and Effects on Oral Bacterial Viability (2025-2026).
    Co-researcher.
    3. Bridging Grant. Efficacy of Bioactive glass-based paste reinforced with calcium phosphate and
    carboxymethylcellulose for enamel demineralization (2026-2027). Co-researcher
    4. FRGS. "Understanding the novel bioactive glass/ßtricalcium phosphate surface coatings on dental implant for enhanced stability (2023-2026). Co-researcher
    5. PRGS. "In vivo evaluation of Bioglass-polymer composite film patch for treatment of mucosal ulceration (2020-2023). Co-researcher
    6. FRGS. "Evaluation and characterization of bioglass miswak composite as toothbrush bristle. Co-researcher
    7. FRGS. "Mechanism of surface modification and
    functionalization of graphene-poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate)-bioactive glass composite for potential in wound healing. Co-researcher

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Our latest publication

Transcriptomic profile and gene expression of human breast cancer cell lines treated with herbal extract of Clinacanthus nutans leaves.

Zaleha Md Toha et al., 2026.

Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 1-21.

In silico prediction of multi-epitope vaccine candidates targeting Chikungunya virus structural proteins in Malaysian populations.

Hanis Nabilah Mohd Nazman, Nurfatin Husna Suhaime, Ewe Seng Ch’ng, Mohammad Syamsul Reza Harun, Muhammad Amir Yunus, Siew Kit Ng, Siti Aminah Ahmed, Asmida Isa. 

AsPac J Mol Biol Biotechnol 33, 289-300.

Enhancement of dental pulp stem cell viability using Acmella oleraceae extract combined with bioactive glass.

Samsurrijal, S.F., et al.,

Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (JBCS), 4(1): p. 34-43.

The effect of phyllanthus debilis methanolic extract on miR-125a-5p and miR-320a expression in HT-29 cell line.

Fadzilah NH, Zain SND, Omar WA. 

Asia-Pacific
Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
2025;33(3):40-45.

A Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Knowledge Gap in Expanded Newborn Screening Among Medical Practitioners in Universiti Sains Malaysia,

Muhammad Khairil Azizi Che Omar, Intan Juliana Abd Hamid, Nizuwan Azman, Zarina Thasneem Zainudeen (2026).

Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mal J Med Health Sci.

Phytochemical investigation of essential oil and organic extracts of Vitex trifolia L. and their larvicidal activities against Aedes aegypti larvae in Penang, Malaysia.

M. S. Manorenjitha, A. B. Noor Hazwani, A. C. Rus, A.Hamdan, O. B. Awosolu, Z. S. Yahaya.

Nigerian Journal of Parasitology 46(1):122-133

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    Division of Research, Innovation and Networking
    Cancer Research Complex (CRC)
    Pusat Kanser Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    Bertam 13200 Kepala Batas,Pulau Pinang, Malaysia