Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine - Masters Degree (Clinical Specialist), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Doktor Perubatan - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Nik Nur Fatnoon Binti Nik Ahmad (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF MEDICINE
Other's position:
Head, Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @ IIUM
niknurfatnoon@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Dr. Nik Nur Fatnoon Nik Ahmad graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Kubang Kerian, Kelantan with Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in 1998. After completed her internship training in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah in 1999, she then worked as Medical Officer in Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah (1999), Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (2000) and Hospital Pekan (2001). She joined International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) as a trainee lecturer in Kulliyyah of Medicine in 2001 before embarking on her postgraduate study in Internal Medicine at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). She obtained her Masters of Medicine (M.Meds) in Internal Medicine from USM and return to IIUM Kuantan Campus in 2006 as a lecturer in the Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine. She then obtained a qualification in Occupational Health Doctor (OHD) from National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in 2016.
Currently, she is an academician in Kulliyah of Medicine, Consultant Physician at IIUM Medical Centre (IIUMMC) and Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), and Consultant Occupational Physician at IIUM Specialist Centre (IIUMSC). She also held several administrative post in variety of field. Her current post includes Head of Department, Education and Research, SASMEC (since 2019), Director, Clinical Research Centre, SASMEC (since 2018), Section Editor, IIUM Medical Journal (since 2019), Advisor, Good Clinical Practice (since 2019), and Medical Advisor, IIUM Bioequivalent Study Centre (since 2020).
Previously she was Chairman, Clinical Trial Unit (2016-2018), Deputy Chairman, Clinical Trial Unit (2012-2016), Head of Research, Kulliyah of Medicine (2013-2016), Secretary, Kulliyah Research Committee (2015-2018), Clinical Coordinator, Education and Research Unit (2019), Reviewer, IIUM Medical Journal (2011-2019), Coordinator, Masters of Medicine (Internal Medicine) Conjoint Examination (2018), Coordinator, Final Professional MBBS Examination (2014-2016), Coordinator, Year 3 & Year 5, Kulliyah of Medicine (2008-2013), Clinical Coordinator, General Surgery and General Medicine, Kulliyah of Dentistry (2010–2012), Academic Coordinator, Department of Internal Medicine (2007-2008), Examination Coordinator, Department of Internal Medicine (2006-2007), Coordinator, Islamic Input Medical Program (2010-2016), Head, Health Awareness & Promotional Unit, Safety and Health Committee (2018-2019), and Head, Accident & Incident Unit, Safety and Health Committee (2009-2016).
She is also actively contributing her expert opinion and ideas by being a member in Assessment System Committee (since 2018) and Secretariat of National Conjoint Masters of Medicine, Internal Medicine (since 2016). Previously, she was a member of Quality Control, IIUM Journal Publication, (2014), Marketing and Promotion, IIUM Journal Publication (2014), Kulliyah Research Committee (2013-2016), Safety Health Committee (2009-2019), and Medical Education Unit (2008-2016).
She has published a number of publications, both in index journal and non-index journal. She is highly active in conducting research, particularly industrial sponsored research (ISR) and her achievement is well recognized by international pharmaceutical and clinical research organization. She has delivered a number of lectures in the field of Internal Medicine particularly Diabetes and Endocrinology involving the medical fraternity as well as the public. In the field of Occupational Health, she actively delivered lectures and conduct training to both government and private sectors.
Her membership in professional bodies include Malaysian Medical Association (MMA/Life Member), Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMAM/Life Member), National Specialist Resister (NSR), and National Medical Research Register. She is also active in non-governmental organization particularly Pertubuhan Amal Perubatan Ibnu-Sina Malaysia (PAPISMA) in which she is an exco for the Women, Teenagers and Children unit.
In view of her dedication and commitment, she has received many awards and recognition includes: Most Active Investigator Award (Pahang Research Day/2017), Top 250 Contributors, IIUM Research Performance (MyRA/2017), Most Active Investigator Award (Pahang Research Day/2015), Gold Medal (IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition/2013), Best Teacher Award/University Level (Quality Day/2009), Best Teacher Award/Faculty Level (Quality Day/2009), Bronze Medal (Third Research and Innovation Exhibition/2009), and Bronze Medal (Third Research and Innovation Exhibition/2008). She has also received Long Service Award (15 Years) during IIUM Staff Appreciation Ceremony 2016 held at Cultural Activity Centre (CAC), IIUM Gombak on December 2nd, 2016 for her loyalty with IIUM.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Endocrinology - Internal Medicine Specialist (Endocrinology)
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Occupational Therapy - Occupational Health
Professional Membership
- 2002: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Malaysian Medical Association
- 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia
Teaching Responsibilities
| INTERNAL MEDICINE I | 2023/2024 |
Research Projects
Completed
| 2016 - 2018 | A cross-sectional study on the quality of life for patients with diabetic neuropathy pain |
| 2016 - 2017 | An Asian, Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 14-week Study of DS-5565 in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Followed by A 52-week Open-Label Extension |
| 2016 - 2019 | Development of depression symptoms model for thyroid disorders patients in Malaysia |
| 2016 - 2020 | Development and Formulation of a fixed dose combination of carbamazepine and gabapentin a Novel Approach to Increase Therapeutic efficacy for Peripheral Neuropathic Pain in Diabetic Patient |
| 2015 - 2019 | A Randomized, Double-blind, Event-driven, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study of the Effects of Canagliflozin on Renal and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Mellitus and Diabetic Nephropathy (The CREDENCE Trial) |
| 2014 - 2018 | Content Validity by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Newly Designed Family Scales; Skala Ciri Kekeluargaan Asia and Asia Family Characteristics Scale |
| 2014 - 2016 | A Trial Comparing Cardiovascular Safety of Insulin Degludec Versus Insulin Glargine in Subjects with Type 2 diabetes at High Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Trial Product Insulin Degludec |
| 2014 - 2018 | A Randomized Multicountry, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled, Study of the Effects of Atrasentan on Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetic Subjects with Nephropathy |
| 2013 - 2016 | A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Access Cardiovascular Outcomes Following Treatment with MK-3102 in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (The MK-3102-018-trial) |
| 2012 - 2016 | A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess Cardiovascular Outcomes Following Treatment with MK-3102 in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| 2011 - 2012 | Study of Prevalence of Psychiatric Illness among Diabetic Patients in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Pahang, Malaysia |
| 2011 - 2013 | (RU2011) Applying the 'Case Method' in the teaching of Basic Medical Science in a Medical curriculum |
| 2011 - 2018 | A Multicenter, International, Randomized, Parallel Group, Double Blind Study to Evaluate Cardiovascular Safety of Linagliptin Versus Glimepiride in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at High Cardiovascular Risk (The CAROLINA Trial) |
| 2010 - 2018 | A Multicentre, International, Randomised, Parallel Group, Double Blind Study to Evaluate Cardiovascular Safety of Linagliptin Versus Glimepiride in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at High Cardiovascular Risk |
| 2010 - 2015 | A Phase III, Multicentre, International, Randomised, Parallel Group, Double Blind Cardiovascular Safety Study of BI 10773 (10mg and 25mg administered orally once daily) Compared to Usual Care in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Increased Cardiovascular Risk |
| 2008 - 2017 | Diabcare Asia 2008 (Malaysia): A Cross-Sectional Survey to Evaluate Diabetes Management, Control, Compilations, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetic Patients in Asia to Evaluate Perceptions and Practices OD Physicians & Patients About Diabetic Managements in Asia Observational Study |
| 2008 - 2013 | New Title : A Preliminary Study of Paraoxonase Activity in the Healty Population and Coronary Aretry Disease Patients in Malaysia Old Title: A Study of Prevalence of False Positive HCV ELISA in Malaysia - Towards Developing A New and More Effective Treatment Protocol with Available Anti-Viral Drug |
On-Going
| 2022 - Present | IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDATE URINARY BIOMARKERS FOR DENGUE INFECTION THROUGH GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY-TIME OF FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETER |
| 2022 - Present | Nari Balloon: Latex Innovation in Uterine Tamponade for Postpartum Haemorrhage |
| 2021 - Present | Investigation of the Molecular Inhibition Mechanism and Binding Energies Between Pro-Inflammatory Enzymes and Iridoid Compounds Isolated from Kelulut for Allergy-Related Symptoms |
| 2021 - Present | Depression, Anxiety and Stress Levels Among Frontliners of SASMEC@IIUM and IIUM Kuantan During Covid-19 Pandemic : Its Associated Factors and Impact of Brief Psycoeducation Group Intervention |
| 2021 - Present | The Development of the Medical Assistance Robot, MediBOT |
| 2020 - Present | A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Multicenter, Event-driven Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Finerenone on the Reduction of Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in Subjects with the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Clinical Diagnosis of Diabetic Kidney Disease in Addition to Standard of Care (FIGARO) |
| 2020 - Present | A Phase 3 Randomized, Open-label (Sponsor-Blind), Active-controlled, Parallel-group, Multi-center, Event Driven in Non-Dialysis Subjects with Anemia Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Daprodustat Compared to Darbepoetin (ASCEND) |
| 2020 - Present | A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Multicenter, Event-driven Phase III Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Finerenone, in Addition to Standard of Care, on the Progression of Kidney Disease in Subject with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the Clinical Diagnosis of Diabetic Kidney Disease (FIDELIO) |
| 2016 - Present | Comparison between weekly vs daily dosing of levothyroxine for treatment of hypothyroidism in Ramadan |
| 2011 - Present | RU 2011- Prevalence of Subclinical Hypothyroidism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and its association with metabolic sysdrome profile, plasma leptin and highly specific c-reactive protein |
| 2011 - Present | RU 2011 -A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and risk factors of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. |
| 2011 - Present | Guidebooks For Student's Workshop and Manual For Medical Teachers To Hasten The Implementation of The Consensus Of The Review Of The "Islamic Input In Medical Program |
| 2007 - Present | A Cross Sectional Study Evaluating the Association between CA19 - 9 Level and HBV DNA Level in Hepatitis B Patients |
Award & Recognition
| 12 Oct, 2017 | Most Active Investigator Award (ISR) 2017 - Clinical Research Malaysia/ Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan | State |
| 17 Nov, 2015 | Most Active Investigator Award (ISR) 2015 - Clinical Research Malaysia/ Hospital Tengku Amuan Afzan | State |
| 19 Feb, 2013 | Gold medalt - IRIE 2013 | University |
| 15 May, 2009 | Best Teacher Award (Health / University Level) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 15 May, 2009 | Best Teacher Award (Kuliyyah Level) - Kuliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 03 Mar, 2009 | Bronze Award (Kuliyyah Level) - Kuliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 11 Feb, 2008 | Bronze Award (Kuliyyah Level) - Kuliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Monograph
| 2019 | Development of depression symptoms model for thyroid disorders patients in malaysia. In: , |