Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Biomedical Science - Doctor of Philosophy, Royal Melbourne Institut of Technology University (RMIT)
- Master of Health Sciences (Research) - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Muhamad Ashraf Bin Rostam (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
ashrafrostam@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
- Cellular Signalling
- Molecular Biology
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Biomedical Sciences ~ Other Biomedical Sciences n.e.c.
Professional Membership
- 2015 - 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Active Member), IKRAM Pahang
- 2017 - 2017: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Teaching Responsibilities
Advanced Nutrition | 2023/2024 |
BASIC CHEMISTRY | 2016/2017 |
CASE STUDY | 2023/2024 |
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2017/2018 |
Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature in Nutrition and Dietetics | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT 1 | 2016/2017 |
FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
FUNCTIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
Genes & Nutrition | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
GENES AND NUTRITION | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY | 2016/2017 |
Islamic Input in Food and Nutrition | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
ISLAMIC PRACTICES IN FOOD & NUTRITION | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
NUTRITION EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION | 2023/2024 2021/2022 |
Nutrition Education and Health Promotion | 2023/2024 |
Nutritional Biochemistry | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
Nutritional Immunology | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
NUTRITIONAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
Nutritional Status Assessment | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2019/2020 |
NUTRTIONAL IMMUNOLOGY | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
Research Project in Dietetics 1 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
Research Project in Dietetics 2 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
SEMINARS IN NUTRITION & DIETETICS | 2021/2022 |
Supervision
Elucidation On The Effect Of Probiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12 On The Virulence Factors Of Candida Albicans And Its Role In Oral Carcinogenesis.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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Expression Of Genetic Biomarkers And Leptin Hormone Changes Induced By Class Ii And Class Ii Intermaxillary Elastics During Orthodontics Tooth Movement..
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Mechanisms Of Action Of Phenolic Compounds From Anacardium Occidentale In Stimulating Glucose Uptake Via Regulation Of Glut 4 And Its Related Micrornas In 3t3-L1 Adipocyte Cells.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Effects Of Doxycycline-Nigella Sativa-Eugenol (Dne) Nano-Emulsion On Cellular Activity, Alp And Collagen-I Gene Expression In The Periodontal Ligament Cells.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Role Of Jacalin In The Inhibition Of Oral Cancer Cell Transformation Determining The Mechanism Of Jacalin In The Inhibition Of Oral Cancer Cell Transformation.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Development And Validation Of Educational Animated Video Series Promoting Healthy Nutritional Management During Pregnancy & Exclusive Breastfeeding Towards Prevention Of Childhood Stunting.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2022 - 2023 | Sci-ON |
2021 - 2022 | Development & Validation of a Mobile Digital Epidemiological Detection System (DETect) for Educational Institution |
2017 - 2021 | Therapeutic properties, remineralisation and mechanistic study of novel, nano-fusion antibiotic paste |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Expression of Genetic Biomarkers and Leptin Hormone Changes Induced by Class II and Class III Intermaxillary Elastics During Othodontic Tooth Movement |
2023 - Present | Ibu-bapa Memantau Pendidikan Reproduksi, Seksual & Sosial Anak-anak (IMPRESS) |
2023 - Present | Empowering Kindergarten Teachers and Parents in Kuantan to Address Screen-media Dependency: A Comprehensive Interventional Approach to Reduce Excessive Screen Time Among Children |
2023 - Present | Growth and development in the early life ? an integrated approach |
2022 - Present | Determining the mechanism of Jackfruit seed-derived-Lectin (Jacalin) in the inhibition of oral cancer cell transformation |
2020 - Present | Development and validation of educational animated video series promoting healthy nutritional management during pregnancy towards prevention of child stunting |
2020 - Present | Elucidation on the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of Theobroma cacao (cocoa) towards Streptococcus mutans on orthodontics archwires |
2019 - Present | Intervention Program for Stunting Problem among Children in Pahang #anakmalaysiatinggi |
2018 - Present | Mechanisms of action of phenolic compounds from Anacardium occidentale in stimulating glucose uptake via regulation of GLUT 4 and its related microRNAs in 3T3-L1 Adipocyte Cells |
Award & Recognition
02 Aug, 2023 | Best Teaching Innovation Award (Virtual Learning) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
25 Jul, 2019 | Journal Article Publication Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2022 | Covid-19 cluster management in educational institution : challenges in field & digital epidemiology. In: The 8th Unimas Public Health Seminar 2022, |
2015 | Cyclin dependent Kinases as potential therapeutic targets for atherosclerosis. In: 78th Harden Conference: Protein Kinases in Health and Disease, |
2014 | Signalling pathways controlling glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chain synthesizing enzyme gene expression as potential therapeutic target for atherosclerosis. In: The Higher Degree by Research Student Conference 2014, |
2013 | Tgf-β stimulated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) biosynthetic gene expression in vascular smooth muscle cells. In: The 2013 Joint Meeting of AVBS & ANZMS, |
2011 | Assessment of insecticide poisoning among vector control operators using a new biomarker, the enyzme β-glucuronidase. In: UiTM Sarawak Conference 2011, |
Book
2022 | From garden to kitchen. Department of Nutrition Sciences, ISBN: |
2022 | IIUM Kuantan Campus COVID-19 Guidelines. IIUM Kuantan COVID-19 Operation Room, ISBN: |
2017 | Bio-monitoring of human insecticide poisoning using a new biomarker, the beta-glucuronidase. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-670-8 |