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Syamsul Bin Ahmad Arifin

Academic Qualification

  • Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology) - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), International Islamic University Malaysia
  • PhD in Cell Biology - Doctor of Philosophy, Queen Mary University of London
  • Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Hons) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
  • Matriculation Certificate - Certificate, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Syamsul Bin Ahmad Arifin (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF NURSING


syam@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Syamsul bin Ahmad Arifin obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences (Hon) from University Putra Malaysia (UPM) and MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology)  from International Islamic University Malaysia. He started his career in 2002 as a Science Officer for Kulliyyah of Science and then moved to Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences. He joined Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM as a Lecturer upon completion of his MSc and was funded by the university and the Ministry of Higher Education to pursue his Ph.D. He obtained his Ph.D degree in Cell Biology from Queen Mary, University of London in 2016. Upon completion of his Ph.D he returned to his service as Assistant Professor at IIUM and was appointed as Deputy Dean (Student Affairs and Alumni). His current research is on molecular pharmacology of gastrointestinal hormone responsible for insulin secretion. His expertise lies in molecular pharmacology and cell signalling of gastrointestinal hormones secretion. Currently, his research interest is moving towards multidisciplinary fields including drug discovery, biobehavioural and psychology.    


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacology ~ Other Pharmacology n.e.c.
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Psychopharmacology
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacology ~ Molecular Pharmacology
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry ~ Hormones


Teaching Responsibilities


Advanced Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing 2023/2024 2022/2023
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 2020/2021
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY I 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
ANATOMY,PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY II 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing 2022/2023
BIOCHEMISTRY FOR NURSING 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NURSING 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
FAMILY MANAGEMENT 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
FAMILY MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING 2019/2020 2018/2019
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS AGENT 2016/2017
GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS AGENTS 2018/2019 2017/2018
GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
HUMAN CELL BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 2015/2016
INNOVATION IN NURSING 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES 2016/2017
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2023/2024 2022/2023 2018/2019 2017/2018
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
PHARMACOLOGY 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
SYSTEMIC PHARMACOLOGY 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022


Supervision


The Effect Of Video Self-Instruction Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Intervention Programme Among Household Known For Cardiovascular Disease.
Ph.D Completed 2023 Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2016 - 2020 Identification the effect of Royal Jelly on the biosynthesis and secretion of insulin in ob/ob diabetic mouse: in vitro and in vivo study
On-Going
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


17 Dec, 2021 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD (LONG SERVICES) 10 YEARS - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
17 Dec, 2021 Highest Citation in Indexed Journal Award - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
17 Dec, 2021 KON?S RESEARCH PERFORMANCE TOP 20 - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO


Publications


Article

2023 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed by bystanders: a systematic review. International Journal of Care Scholars, 6 (1) pp. 71-91
2018 Factors affecting treatment seeking patterns amongst public in three selected areas in Kuantan: discovery of perceptions (dzan) among community as thought in Islam. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (Special Issue 2) pp. 171-176
2018 GPR55 signalling promotes proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells and tumour growth in mice, and its inhibition increases effects of gemcitabine. Oncogene, () pp. 1
2018 Health seeking behavior of men’s health disorders of among government servants in Kuantan: Prevalence study towards healthy ummah. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (Special Issue 2) pp. 157-164
2018 Identification of beta human chorionic gonadotrophin (bHCG) expression in frozen cleavage embryo of in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients: An essential approach for better outcome towards human being inheritance in line with maqasid syari’ah concept. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (Special Issue 2) pp. 165-170
2018 Identification of VASA gene expression in in-vitro culture from non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) testicular biopsy cells: A study to unlock knowledge of male infertility. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (Special Issue 2) pp. 143-148
2018 Oleoyl-lysophosphatidylinositol enhances glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion from enteroendocrine L-cells through GPR119. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, 1863 (9) pp. 1132-1141
2018 Spermatogonial stem cells protein marker identification from in vitro differentiation of nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) testes biopsies cells: An approach in line with Maqasid Shariah to maintain the heredity.. The International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (Special Issue 2) pp. 149-156
2016 Lysophosphatidylinositol signalling and metabolic diseases. Metabolites, 6 (1) pp. 1-11
2014 Lysophosphatidylinositol: a novel link between ABC transporters and G-protein-coupled receptors. Biochemical Society Transactions, 42 (5) pp. 1372-1377
Conference or Workshop Item

2021 The prevalence of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Out-of-Hospital cardiac arrest in Melaka State, Malaysia. In: Proceedings of the 2nd Syedza Saintika International Conference on Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Technology, Public Health, and Health Information Management (SeSICNiMPH 2021),
2010 The inhibition of glucose absorption of seed and pericarp extracts of Pithecellobium jiringa on intestinal tissues preparation and their phytochemical profiles. In: Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology,
Book

2017 Common issues in diabetes. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-745-3