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May Khin Soe

Academic Qualification

  • Master of Medical Science in Biochemistry - Masters Degree, Institute of Medicine I, Yangon
  • M.B.B.S (Medical) - Bachelor Degree, Institute of Medicine I, Yangon
  • CCFM - Certificate, Myanmar Medical Association

May Khin Soe (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF PHARMACY


may_soe@iium.edu.my
4877


Expert Profile


Dr. May Khin Soe graduated from University of Medicine 1 at 1990 and obtained M.B., B.S. She started her career as a Medical Officer (Assistant Surgeon) at New Yangon General Hospital in 1992 until 1995 once she has successfully finished her medical internship at 1991. She moved to Biochemistry Department, University of Medicine 1 at May 1995 and continued her career there as an Assistant Lecture. She obtained her master degree, M. Med. Sc (Biochemistry) from same University. She applied the job in International Islamic University Malaysia and joined to Basic Medical Sciences Department, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy at September 2003 as an Assistant Professor (DU 45) when Kulliyyah of Pharmacy has launched the Pharmacy programme. For her compassion and dedication in teaching, she was awarded as "The Most Motherly Lecturer" by 3 batches of graduating students. Three IIUM endowment fund was granted to her research as principle researcher for two times and one as co-researcher. One FRGS fund was also awarded to the research where she contributed as co-researcher. She is the member of some professional bodies such as Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2016); Member of Malaysian Diabetes Educators Society (2013); Life Member of General Practitioners' Society, Myanmar (since 2009); Member of Asia-Pacific Association on problem- based learning in health Sciences (PBL ASPAC) (since 2008); Life Member of Malaysian Society of Hypertension (since 2007); Member of Myanmar Physiology and Biochemistry Association since (since 2001); Life Member of Myanmar Medical Council Association (since 1991).
She is a Gold Medalist in IRIIE 2014 for her research entitled "The Impact of Physical Activity on Body Mass Index, Other Physiological Parameters and Basal Metabolic Rate in Young Adults". Moreover, as other achievement she passed the competency level assessment level 3 & 5 (CLA 3&5) with excellent level in International Islamic University Malaysia. She chaired the work shop entitled Diabetes Education workshop and hands on training 2014 (25th-26th Sept. 2014) and actively participated as committee member in MSPP 2013 during her Head of Department time in Basic Medical Sciences Department.
Presently Dr. May is serving IIUM as an Asst. Professor (DU -54) at the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Pharmacy.


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry ~ Hormones - M.B.,B.S; M.Med. Sc (Biochemistry), CCFM
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Pharmacy ~ Other Pharmacy n.e.c. - "Endocrinology & Diabetes Mellitus Since 1992; Obesity, BMI (since 1997)
  • Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Genetics ~ Recombinant DNA Techniques - Specialization


Professional Membership


  • 2017 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), https://msbmb2010.wixsite.com/msbmb


Research Projects


Completed
2017 - 2021 THE ASSOCIATION OF PERCEIVED STRESS SCORE AND QUALITY OF SLEEP ON THE BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT HOSPITAL PEKAN: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY
2014 - 2018 Longitudinal Study of Stress Level Measurement Among Pharmacy Students in International Islamic University Malaysia
2011 - 2013 (RU2011) Relation of body mass index, fat percentage and high 2-hr post challenge glucose level in young adult to family history of diabetes
2007 - 2011 The Study on the Activity and Cellular Target of Antimicrobial Active Quinoline Alkaloids from Some Selected Rutaceous Species
2006 - 2008 Nanoemulsion of Palm Olein for Drug Delivery
On-Going
2010 - Present Association Between Selenium and Blood Pressure Regulation


Award & Recognition


02 Apr, 2023 Bronze medal - Malaysian Pharmacy Students' Association (MyPSA) National Pharmacy Research Competition 2023 National
29 Jul, 2018 Second Prize in Best Oral Presentation Award - National Diabetes Institute (NADI) International
13 Jun, 2014 Gold Medal in IRIIE 2014 - International research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition organized by International Islamic University Malaysia International
09 Feb, 2011 Quality Award - Natural Quinoline Antimicrobial Agent from Selected Rutacea species. Bronze (2011) IIUM Research Invention & Innovation Exhibition (IIUM) University
26 Nov, 2010 The best poster prize in iCAST 2010 - International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology. IIUM-iCAST 2010 International
30 Apr, 2009 Passed CLA 3 & 5 with excellence - MSD (IIUM) University
10 Apr, 2008 The Most Motherly Lecturer award (2008) - iPHA (2008) on Graduation Dinner day University