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Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Leeds
- Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Leeds
- Master of Science (Clinical Anatomy) - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Yusoff Sharizal B. Yusoff Azmi Merican (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE
Other's position:
Head, Kulliyyah of Medicine
ysharizal@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Yusoff Sharizal is currently an Assistant Professor of Anatomy in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Dr. Yusoff received his MBBS from IIUM in 2006 and obtained the Masters of Science (Clinical Anatomy) from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2011. He was awarded a doctoral degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, in 2016. His doctoral thesis studied the effect of ageing on the spinal neurones controlling micturition. After joining IIUM as a lecturer, he is actively involved in teaching Clinical Anatomy, Functional Histology, Embryology, and Neuroanatomy to the undergraduate medical and postgraduate students. His research areas include localization of leptin and its receptors on various benign and cancer tissues, and on the effects of ageing on excitatory and inhibitory presynaptic axon terminals. Apart from that, his research interest also includes studying the effectiveness of anatomy teaching and learning in local universities.
Supervision
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Postpartum Ultrastructural Changes In Peripheral Arteries Of Rats With Gestational Hypertension.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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A Systematic Review On The Effects Of Leptin On The Development Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Immunohistochemical Study Of Leptin Receptors In Hippocampus Of Rats With Hypoperfusion-Induced Neurodegeneration.
Master
Completed
2018
Main Supervisor
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Modulation Of Endothelin System In Blood Pressure Lowering Mechanisms Of Piper Sarmentosum Aqueous Extract In Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat.
Master
Completed
2018
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2017 - 2021 | Leptin Receptor Expression In The Brain Of Animal Model with Hypoperfusion-Induced Neurodegeneration |
On-Going
| 2022 - Present | CROSS-VALIDATION OF THE ANATOMY EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT MEASUREMENT INVENTORY (AEEMI): A MULTICENTRE STUDY |
Publications
Conference or Workshop Item
| 2021 | A method review of surgically induced hypertension in pregnant rats model: modified Reduced Uterine Perfusion Pressure (RUPP). In: 4th Kuantan Research Day 2020, |