Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Biology - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manchester
- Master of Science (Medical Science) - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Bachelor of Science (Infection & Immunity, Pharmacology) - Bachelor Degree, University of Adelaide
Khairani Idah Binti Mokhtar @ Makhtar (Assoc. Prof. Datin Ts. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY
drkhairani@iium.edu.my
5519
Expert Profile
Associate Professor Datin Dr. Khairani Idah Mokhtar@Makhtar is currently a lecturer from Department of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM Kuantan Campus. Dr Khairani started her early career in academia as a lecturer and a researcher at School of Dental Sciences, USM from 2008-2014 before joining Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM in August 2014. In IIUM, she was previously the Deputy Dean of Postgraduate and Research of the Kulliyyah of Dentistry (2017-2021). Prior, she was appointed as the Deputy Director of Research Management Center (RMC) for Kuantan Campus (2015-2016). She obtained her first degree in Bachelor of Science (Infection & Immunity, Pharmacology), from University of Adelaide, Australia. Later continued her master's degree in MSc in Medical Sciences from USM and finally obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Biology from University of Manchester in 2008. Her specialized field is in craniofacial genetics, looking into developmental process of craniofacial development particularly secondary palate development. She is also involved in dental stem cells study and is also interested in natural products for tissue regeneration process. Besides looking into the genetic aspects of craniofacial development (Cleft, malocclusion); her research areas also involve studies looking on the effects of natural products extracts on osteogenic differentiation potential of dental stem cells, with the ultimate aim to be applied in tissue regeneration process. Her interest in fundamental research has enabled her to secure multiple research grants in collaborations with other researchers from other institutions. She has; to her credit, successfully published papers related to her areas of specialization. Subsequently, with regards to her area of specialization, Dr Khairani is also a Life Member of Malaysian Society of Human Genetics (MSHG), Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia (TESMA) as well as Malaysian Biomaterials Society (MBS). In Kulliyyah of Dentistry, she is currently teaching part of Biochemistry and Oral Biology courses. She is also the course coordinator for Year 5 Research subject for BDS undergraduate programme.
Area of Specialisation
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Genetics ~ Molecular Genetics - Craniofacial genetics
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Biomedical Sciences ~ Stem Cells - Dental Stem Cells
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Dentistry ~ Oral Biology - Craniofacial development-palate
Professional Membership
- 2008: Member of Profesional Body / Association, University of Adelaide Alumni
- 2010: Member of Profesional Body / Association, University of Manchester Alumni
- 2015 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), International Association for Dental Research-Malaysian Section (South East Asian Division)
- 2015: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Malaysian Society of Human Genetics (MSHG)
- 2015: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Malaysian Biomaterials Society (MBS)
- 2016 - 2017: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia
- 2016 - 2017: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), International Association for Dental Research-Malaysian Section (South East Asian Division)
- 2018: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Persatuan Perkembangan Kesihatan Wanita Kota Bharu, Kelantan
- 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Membership), Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia (TESMA)
- 2023 - 2024: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member (Ts.)), Malaysia Board of Technologies
Teaching Responsibilities
BIOCHEMISTRY | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
BODY REACTIONS TO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
DISSERTATION | 2023/2024 |
ORAL BIOLOGY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
RESEARCH (LITERATURE REVIEW) | 2017/2018 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2023/2024 |
Research Project | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 |
RESEARCH PROPOSAL | 2023/2024 2017/2018 |
RESEARCH YEAR 4 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
RESEARCH YEAR 5 | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
Supervision
In-Vitro Analysis Of Healing Properties Of Flaxseed (Linum Usitatissimum) Extract On Human Gingival Fibroblast (Hgf) And Human Osteoblast-Like (Saos2) Cells.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Effects Of Flaxseed Extract On Osteoblast Differentiation Potential Of Stem Cells From Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Effect Of Flaxseed Oil On Wound Healing Of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rabbits: A Histopathological,Immunohistochemical, Gene Expression And Biophysical Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Effect Of Deer Velvet Antler Extract On The Osteogenic Differentiation Potential Of Stem Cells From Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (Shed) Seeded On Chitosan Scaffold.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Elucidating The Prophylactic Potential Of Kelulut Honey (Kh) In Modulating
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (Ace-2) As Covid-19 Target Enzyme.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Leptin Hormone And The Polymorphism Of Its Related Genes As A Potential Tumour Marker For Suspected Oral Cancer Patients
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Master
Completed
2024
Co-supervisor
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Molecular Characterization Of Lepr Q223r Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (Rs1137101) And Salivary Leptin Levels In Different Facial Skeletal Patterns.
Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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Antimicrobial Activities Of Linum Usitatissimum Extracts On Selected Oral Pathogens: An In Vitro Study.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2024 | Salivary Leptin as a Potential Early Diagnostics Tumour Markers in Suspected Oral Cancer Patients Attending SASMEC |
2021 - 2024 | Genetic Analysis of LEP-2548G/A and LEPR Gene Gln223Arg Polymorphism (rs1137101) in Patients with Oral Cancer: A Preliminary Study at SASMEC @IIUM |
2021 - 2024 | The Effect of Flaxseed Extract as Bioactive Titanium Coating Material In-Vitro |
2020 - 2023 | Effect of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) extract on oral wound healing demonstrated through fibroblast and osteoblast co-culture: an in-vitro analysis |
2019 - 2021 | Development, Characterization and Invitro Study of Flax Seed Oil Ointment for Wound Healing |
2019 - 2024 | HIGH-RISK GENOTYPE HPV AND HSV-1 DETECTION ISOLATED FROM BUCCAL SWAB AND UNSTIMULATED SALIVA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH ORAL LESIONS AMONG TRANSGENDER PRACTISING HIGH RISK BEHAVIOUR IN MALAYSIA |
2019 - 2023 | Specific orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) biomarkers-related gene expression and hormonal changes induced by mechanical transduction on various mechanisms of orthodontic traction |
2019 - 2022 | Empowering the Knowledge of Caretaker for Improvement of Oral Health Status of Children with Disabilities at Special Needs School in Kuantan |
2018 - 2021 | TRANSFERRING KNOWLEDGE OF ORAL HEALTH TO CARERS IN SELECTED ELDERLY CARE HOME IN KUANTAN TOWARDS IMPROVING ORAL HEALTH STATUS OF THE RESIDENTS. |
2017 - 2021 | Epithelization, ossification and gene expression of the socket after tooth extraction in diabetic rats treated by flax seed extract |
2016 - 2019 | Immunological, Histopathological and Gene Expression Changes Induced by Flax Seed Extract during Wound Healing Process |
2015 - 2018 | Clinical, Radiographic and genetic Evaluation of Non-Syndromic Hypodontia in Malaysia Population |
2015 - 2020 | Flax seed extract and its effect on WNT signaling pathway in the osteogenic differentiation potential of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) |
2015 - 2018 | Detection of Myo1H, Pax9 and Runx2 Single Nucleotide polymorphism and its Association in Different Classes of Dental Malocclusion. |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Elucidating the prophylactic potential of Kelulut honey in modulating angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as COVID-19 target enzyme |
2022 - Present | Characterization on the Properties of Mitragyna Speciosa, Deletion of Toxicity Genes, Development of Kratom-Based Medicinal Products and It's Legal Implication |
2021 - Present | Goniothalamus umbrosus. A potential chemo-preventive and anti-carcinogenic agent for oral squamous cell carcinoma |
2021 - Present | Modulation of osteogenic differentiation of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) treated with Malayan deer antler velvet extract seeded on chitosan scaffold |
2019 - Present | Analysing the prevalence of tooth wear and its associated factors among secondary school children for the improvement of the oral health status. |
2019 - Present | STUDY ON THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SALIVA OBTAINED FROM SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN WITH CARIES |
2015 - Present | Antimicrobial action of Flaxseed and Nigella sativa oil on selected oral pathogen in intracanal environment |
Award & Recognition
26 Oct, 2022 | GOLD-CERTIFICATE OF AWARD- RISE 2022 - UTHM | International |
15 Sep, 2022 | GOLD MEDAL AWARD- IRID 2022-CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE - Others | University |
15 Sep, 2022 | SILVER MEDAL AWARD- IRID 2022- Certificate of Excellence - Others | University |
28 Mar, 2022 | GOLD MEDAL AWARD- 11th DSSC 2022- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE - KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY, IIUM | KCDIO |
28 Mar, 2022 | SILVER MEDAL AWARD- 11th DSSC 2022- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE - KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY | KCDIO |
10 Dec, 2021 | CONGRATULATORY- HIGHEST TOP RESEARCHERS OF JOINT PUBLICATION FOR 2019-2021 (KULLIYYAH OF DENTISTRY) - Others | University |
24 Nov, 2021 | GOLD MEDAL AWARD- IIUM RESEARCH DAY 2021 - Others | University |
24 Nov, 2021 | BEST STAFF AWARD (BASIC SCIENCES) in IIUM RESEARCH DAY 2021 - Others | University |
29 Oct, 2021 | MERIT AWARD- Sustainable Development Goals International Innovation Awards - Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2021) | International |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2022 | Compendium of dental sciences research. Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: |
2022 | MANUAL FOR IBADAH CAMP ORGANIZER A PART OF THE IIUM FLAGSHIP ENTITLED “GENDER DYSPHORIA”. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-629-97442 |
2022 | MANUAL FOR IBADAH CAMP ORGANIZER A PART OF THE IIUM FLAGSHIP ENTITLED “GENDER DYSPHORIA”. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-629-97442 |
2017 | Cleft lip and palate: An overview. Pusat Pengajian Sains Pergigian, Universiti Sains Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-12682-9-2 |
2016 | Dental stem cells culturing for the future. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-861-912-7 |
Book Section
2022 | A pilot study on expectation and satisfaction of denture patients in IIUM dental clinic. In: Kulliyyah of Dentistry IIUM, ISBN: , pp. 47-72 |
2022 | A pilot study on expectation and satisfaction of denture patients in IIUM dental clinic. In: Kulliyyah of Dentistry IIUM, ISBN: , pp. 47-72 |
Monograph
2020 | Flaxseed extract and its effect on wnt signaling pathway in the osteogenic differentiation potential of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (shed).. In: , |