Staff Directory

Academic Qualification
- Master of Pathology- Haematology - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Medical Doctor - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Siti Aesah @ Naznin Muhammad (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE
naznin@iium.edu.my
4489
Expert Profile
Dr Naznin started her career as a haematopathologist in Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia in 1998. Prior to that, she served as a pathologist in the field of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine in Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bharu, Kelantan and Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang. She teaches in the field of Haematology, Transfusion Medicine and General Pathology for both medical and health sciences undergraduates and basic medical sciences and clinical sciences postgraduates. She presently serves as a haematopathologist in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Pahang.
Her research work, paper presentations and publications in the field of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine are diverse. They include thalassaemias, myelodysplastic syndrome, transient myelopoiesis, blood film and bone marrow examinations, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, transfusion reactions, informed consent in transfusion medicine, donor deferral and other related topics.
In addition, she has a special interest in Medical Education mainly related to teaching-learning methods in medicine particularly Problem-based Learning (PBL). She conducts PBL workshops for other medical schools as well as non-medical academicians at university and college levels. She also carries out trainings in assessment methods for medical and health sciences academicians. Her research, publications and presentations in the field of Medical Education include PBL, case method, Islamic Input in medical curriculum and the teaching of ethics. She is also a panel member for the Malaysian Qualification Agency for the Malaysian medical schools accreditation.
Her research work, paper presentations and publications in the field of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine are diverse. They include thalassaemias, myelodysplastic syndrome, transient myelopoiesis, blood film and bone marrow examinations, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, transfusion reactions, informed consent in transfusion medicine, donor deferral and other related topics.
In addition, she has a special interest in Medical Education mainly related to teaching-learning methods in medicine particularly Problem-based Learning (PBL). She conducts PBL workshops for other medical schools as well as non-medical academicians at university and college levels. She also carries out trainings in assessment methods for medical and health sciences academicians. Her research, publications and presentations in the field of Medical Education include PBL, case method, Islamic Input in medical curriculum and the teaching of ethics. She is also a panel member for the Malaysian Qualification Agency for the Malaysian medical schools accreditation.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Pathology - Pathology / Haematology
Teaching Responsibilities
BASIC GENERAL SURGERY POSTING | 2019/2020 2013/2014 |
BODY REACTION TO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL AGENTS | 2014/2015 2015/2016 2017/2018 2010/2011 |
BODY REACTIONS TO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS | 2020/2021 |
CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY AND HAEMOPOIETIC SYSTEMS | 2020/2021 |
CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY, BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING ORGANS | 2017/2018 2011/2012 2018/2019 2012/2013 2014/2015 2019/2020 2016/2017 2013/2014 |
NORMAL RESPONSE & PROCESS TO DISEASED STATE | 2016/2017 2011/2012 2018/2019 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
NORMAL RESPONSE AND PROCESS TO DISEASED STATE | 2020/2021 |
NORMAL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN CELL, TISSUE & BODY SYSTEM | 2012/2013 2018/2019 2015/2016 2017/2018 2011/2012 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
NORMAL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN CELL, TISSUE & BODY SYSTEMS | 2019/2020 2020/2021 |
STRUCTURE & FUNCTION IN NORMAL & DISEASED STATES & BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
THE ALIMENTARY AND HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEMS | 2017/2018 2018/2019 2020/2021 2011/2012 2014/2015 2016/2017 2012/2013 |
THE ENDOCRINE, REPRODUCTIVE AND URINARY SYSTEMS | 2020/2021 |
THE ENDOCRINE, REPRODUCTIVE URINARY SYSTEMS | 2015/2016 2019/2020 2018/2019 2014/2015 |
THE LOCOMOTOR AND NERVOUS SYSTEMS | 2017/2018 2014/2015 2010/2011 2019/2020 2020/2021 2015/2016 |
TRANSFUSION SCIENCE & BLOOD BANKING | 2014/2015 |
Research Projects
Completed
2015 - 2018 | Molecular Mechanism of Tualang honey on 12% Cholesterol diet induced nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) animal model |
2014 - 2017 | The Effects of Tualang Honey on Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis in rat Model |
2014 - 2018 | Immunoprotective Effect of Virgin Cocunut Oil Against Cyclophosphamide-induced Histological Changes in Lymphoid Tissues |
2014 - 2017 | Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) and Hepatotoxicity: Bridging the Gap in the Mechanism of Atherosclerosis in Chronic Organic Arsenic Exposure |
2012 - 2015 | Study On Molecular Diagnostic Method of Synovial Sarcoma |
2011 - 2013 | (RU2011) Applying the 'Case Method' in the teaching of Basic Medical Science in a Medical curriculum |
2011 - 2014 | Validation of Potential Markers in Cardiovascular Research |
2011 - 2015 | RU 2011 -Retention of basic sciences knowledge in medicel student of clinical years. |
2011 - 2014 | RU 2011 -MYC and BLC2 Gene expression in Burkitt Lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma |
2008 - 2011 | Psychosocial Problems of Patients with Thalassaemia and Their Families: A Quantitative Study |
2008 - | A Cytogenetic and Clinical Profile of Children with Austinm in Kuantan, Pahang |
2004 - 2007 | Establishment of Research Methods and Protocols in Our Proposed Cyntogenetics in the Laborartory of the Kulliyyah of Medicine |
On-Going
2021 - Present | Development of Intervention Programme Framework for Soft Skills and SASMEC @IIUM Core Values Competency |
2021 - Present | Evaluation of Tumour-Associated Macrophages and CSF-1 Expression in Invasive Breast Carcinoma |
2021 - Present | IIUM Crisis Action, Research and Education (iCARE) |
2021 - Present | Optimization of Polymerase Chain Reaction-Based Method for Detection of FMS-Like Tyrosine Kinase (FLT3) and Nucleophosmin 1 (NPM1) Mutations in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia |
2019 - Present | The Identification of microRNAs Pathogenic Pathway in Acute Myocardial Infarction of Young Adults |
2019 - Present | The integration of soft skill components in Objective Structured Clinical Skills Assessment (OSCSA) within undergraduate nursing program |
2018 - Present | Molecular Approach Of Attenuation Of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis With Tualang Honey Supplementation In Animal Model |
2011 - Present | Evaluation and Enhancement of New Islamic Input In Medical Program (IIMP) Curricular |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2017 | Effect of Tualang honey in acute kidney injury animal model. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 9783330070318 |
2017 | Effect of tualang honey on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis rat model. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-330-32112-0 |
2014 | Multiple true or false questions in haematology & pathology for health sciences undergraduates. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674183103 |
Book Section
2021 | Implementation of IIMP in basic medical sciences. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-045-7, pp. 76-82 |
2018 | Core of medicine: pathology. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-484-1, pp. 92-104 |
2009 | Establishment of research methods and protocols in cytogenetic laboratory of the Kulliyah of Medicine, IIUM. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789833855780, pp. 455-461 |