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Azantee Yazmie Binti Abdul Wahab

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D in Health Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Master of Clinical Embryology - Masters Degree, Monash University, Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Sc.(Hons.) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Matriculation Certificate - Certificate, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Azantee Yazmie Binti Abdul Wahab (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

yazmie@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Biomedical Sciences ~ Other Biomedical Sciences n.e.c.


Professional Membership


  • 2019 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)
  • 2022 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member ), Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE)
  • 2022 - 2024: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member ), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)


Teaching Responsibilities


ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH SCIENCES 2022/2023 2021/2022
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY I 2016/2017
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND NEUROLOGY FOR AUDIOLOGY 2014/2015 2012/2013
ANATOMY,PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY II 2016/2017
PHARMACOLOGY 2016/2017
PHYSIOLOGY 2 2022/2023
RESEARCH PROJECT 1 2022/2023
RESEARCH PROJECT 2 2022/2023 2021/2022
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 2022/2023 2021/2022
SYSTEMIC PATHOLOGY & CYTOLOGY 2021/2022
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DISEASES I 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2011/2012 2010/2011
WOMEN'S HEALTH AND DISEASES II 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2011/2012


Research Projects


Completed
2018 - 2021 EFFECT OF TRIHONEY ON HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA-INDUCED MALE REPRODUCTIVE HORMONAL DISTURBANCE IN RABBIT MODEL
2017 - 2020 Sperm DNA fragmentation among smokers and non-smokers as measured by sperm chromatin dispersion test
2017 - 2019 EFFECTS OF SPERM FROM Aquilaria malaccencis TREATED SPRAGUE DAWLEY RATS TOWARDS EARLY EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT IN VITRO
2016 - 2018 Fertility Enhancing Effect of Aquilaria malaccensis Leave Extrct in Sprague Dawley Rats Prior Exposure to Cyclophosphamide
2016 - 2018 Phytochemical Analysis and Toxicity Study of Aquilaria malaccensis Leaves Extract in Sprague Dawley Rats
2016 - 2018 Protective Effects of Aquilaria malaccensis Leaves Extract against Sperm DNA Damage on Sprague Dawley Rats due to Cyclophosphamide Exposure
2013 - 2017 Salvaging the Embryo From Effects of Toxic Paternal Exposure
2012 - 2015 Potential development of mature spermatozoa using IVF medium with additional of hormones and antioxidant supplement
2012 - 2013 Predictive Value of DNA Sperm Integrity Tests on Male Fertility
On-Going
2011 - Present RU 2011 -Psychological Disturbance Among Men Seeking For Fertility Treatment at Lium Fertility Centre.


Award & Recognition


30 Mar, 2021 Silver Medal - Ministry of Higher Education National
20 Feb, 2013 IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) - International Islamic University Malaysia University


Publications


Article

2021 Honey improves sperm parameters in high cholesterol diet-fed male rabbits. ASM Science Journal, 15 () pp. 1-10
2020 Effect of trihoney (a mixture of trigona, mellifera and tualang) on male reproductive hormones and insulin resistance in hypercholesterolaemic rabbits. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 19 (3) pp. 21-29
2020 Identification of BRCA1 tumor suppressor gene expression as a DNA repair gene in frozen cleavage embryo cell at IIUM Fertility Centre. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 23 (3) pp. 83-87
2020 Male infertility: Evaluation and treatment. International Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM), 19 (3) pp. 92-98
2020 Trihoney ameliorates hypercholesterolemia-induced epididymal histopathological changes in male rabbits. Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 28 (1) pp. 90-100
2020 Trihoney improves testicular weight change and histopathological alterations in hypercholesterolemic rabbits. Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 28 (3) pp. 75-87
2019 Ameliorative effects of Aquilaria malaccensis leaves aqueous extract on reproductive toxicity induced by cyclophosphamide in male rats. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 26 (1) pp. 44-57
2019 Hypocholesterolemic and anti-inflammatory effects of trihoney in hypercholesterolemic rabbit model. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 3 (3) pp. 846-846
2019 Identification of hyaluric acid synthesis 2 (has2) and gremlin 1 (grem1) gene expressions in human cumulus cells as a biomarker for oocyte quality.. Malaysian Journal of Biochemstry and Molecular Biology, 22 (2) pp. 41-45
2019 The effects of Aquilaria malaccensis leaves aqueous extract on sperm of sprague dawley rats towards early embryogenesis.. International Medical Journal of Malaysia, 18 (2) pp. 59-68
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 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
2017 Animal studies on male fertility enhancing properties of plants in Malaysia: a review of the past 16 years. Journal of Biotechnology and Strategic Health Research (BSHR), 1 (1) pp. 17-24
2016 Spermatogonial stem cells protein identification in in vitro culture from non-obstructive azoospermia patient. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 23 (3) pp. 40-48
2015 Identification of spermatogonial stem cell-like cell differentiation in vitro from azoospermia patient using modified human embryonic stem cell (HESC) media. Andrology (Los Angel), 4 (2) pp. (1000145)1-5
2015 The future of azoospermic patients: In vitro spermatogenesis. Andrology (Los Angel), 4 (2) pp. (1000143)1-5
2014 A preliminary study of the psychological differences in infertile couples and their relation to the coping styles. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 55 (supp.1) pp. S65-S69
2014 Effects of thymoquinone supplementation on cyclophosphamide toxicity of mouse embryo in vitro. Global Veterinaria, 12 (1) pp. 80-90
2011 Associated factors affecting the successful pregnancy rate of Intrauterine Insemination at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Fertility Centre. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 66 (3) pp. 195-198
2010 A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend? . Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (19) pp. 80
2010 E2 support for luteal phase in GnRH antagonist IVF/ICSI cycle . Human Reproduction, 25 (supp.1) pp. I246
2010 IIUM Fertility Centre: the outcome of a year in-progress . Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (19) pp. 77-78
Conference or Workshop Item

2019 Protective effect of Trihoney against Hypercholesterolemia-induced abnormalities in sperm quality parameters.. In: Persidangan Nusantara Ke 3- Isu- isu Perubatan Menurut Perspektif Islam,
2018 Sperm DNA fragmentation among smokers and non-smokers as measured by sperm chromatin dispersion test. In: Medical Research Symposium 2018,
2018 The effects of Aquilaria malaccencis leaves aqueous extract on sperm of sprague Dawley rats towards early embryogenesis. In: Medical Research Symposium 2018,
2018 The efficacy of storage duration of vitrified embryos in frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle.. In: Where Technology and Skills Meet,
2017 Our experience in frozen-thaw embryo transfer cycles: The impact of different post-thaw vitrified embryo culture period.. In: 25th Congress of the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society Of Malaysia,
2017 Spermatogenesis in vitro: the future promise for azoospermia patients. In: The Annual Conference of The Malaysian Clinical Embryologist (MACE 2017),
2016 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. In: 2nd World Congress on Integration and Islamicisation: Focus on Medical and Health Care Sciences (2WCII 2016),
2016 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. In: 2nd World Congress on Integration and Islamicisation: Focus on Medical and Health Care Sciences (2WCII 2016),
2016 Spermatogonial stem cells protein marker identification from in-vitro differentiation of Non-Obstructive Azoospermia (NOA) testes biopsies cells: an approach in line with Maqasid al Shariah to maintain the heredity. In: 2nd World Congress on Integration and Islamicisation: Focus on Medical and Health Care Sciences (2WCII 2016),
2014 Semen antioxidant study in male patients at East Coast Malaysia. In: 5th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction, ASPIRE 2014,
2010 IIUM Fertility Centre: the outcome of a year in progress. In: Obstetrical and Gynaecological Congress 2010,
2010 Workshop: Management of infertile couple. In: Management of infertile couple,