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Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Genetics) - Doctor of Philosophy, Uppsala University, Sweden
- Science (Chemical Pathology) - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Mohd Arifin Bin Kaderi (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Other's position:
Head, Office of the Campus Director, Kuantan Campus
ariffink@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Mohd. Arifin bin Kaderi obtained his Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences (Hon) from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and MSc in Chemical Pathology from University Science Malaysia (USM). He was a recipient of the Malaysian National Science Fellowship Award while working on his MSc research. He joined IIUM as an Assistant 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 Clinical Genetics from Uppsala University, Sweden in 2010.
Upon completion of his Ph.D he returned to his service as Assistant Professor at IIUM and was appointed as Deputy Dean (Postgraduate and Research) at the Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences. He was a recipient of the Promising Researcher Award in 2011 for his outstanding work and publication in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
He was appointed by the World-Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO-IARC) as a postdoctoral fellow from 2012 to 2014 to work on the genetic cancer susceptibility of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). He conducted his research work at the WHO-IARC headquarters in Lyon, France.
Dr. Arifin resumed his duty at IIUM in 2014 as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, in addition to being the Head of Research at the Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences since September 2014.
Upon completion of his Ph.D he returned to his service as Assistant Professor at IIUM and was appointed as Deputy Dean (Postgraduate and Research) at the Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences. He was a recipient of the Promising Researcher Award in 2011 for his outstanding work and publication in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
He was appointed by the World-Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO-IARC) as a postdoctoral fellow from 2012 to 2014 to work on the genetic cancer susceptibility of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). He conducted his research work at the WHO-IARC headquarters in Lyon, France.
Dr. Arifin resumed his duty at IIUM in 2014 as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, in addition to being the Head of Research at the Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences since September 2014.
Area of Specialisation
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Medical Genetics - Clinical Genetics
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Immunology ~ Immunogenetics - Immunogenetics
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Molecular Biology ~ Other Molecular Biology n.e.c. - Molecular Haematology
Research Projects
Completed
2020 - 2023 | The influence of music on the psychological well-being of communities in a public university |
2018 - 2021 | Elucidation of Candida albicans candidalysin mechanism in polymicrobial biofilms with Actinomyces naeslundii and Streptococcus mutans using flow cell model |
2016 - 2017 | KAJIAN KEPENTINGAN ADANYA MAKLUMAT BERKAITAN PEKERJAAN DALAM DOKUMEN IDENTITI, REKOD KESIHATAN DAN SIJIL KEMATIAN DI MALAYSIA |
2015 - 2019 | Circulating microRNA Expression in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Towards Understanding of its Role in Oncogenesis and Tumor Progression. |
2015 - 2023 | Upscale Production of the High Antioxidant Jelly Prepared from Baccaurea Angulata Fruit Enrich with Trigona Bee Honey for Head and Neck Patients |
2014 - 2017 | Epidemiology and Sample Collection of Nano pharyngeal Carcinoma in the East Coastal Region of Peninsular Malaysia: A Pilot Study |
2014 - 2018 | Identification of Specific Mirna Expression of Cryptosporidium in HCT-8 Cell and its Pathway as Fundamental Role in Pathogenesis Mechanisms |
2012 - 2014 | Cellular and Molecular Response of Adipocyte Cells Treated with Mangostins for Glucose Lowering Activity Purpose |
2011 - 2014 | RU 2011 -In vitro anticancel activityof underutilized Melastoma malabathricum L (senduduk) on several cancer cell lines. |
2011 - 2014 | Biochemical Characterization for Matrix Metalloproteinases (Collagenases) Regulation via Novel CTCF/YB-1 Protein Interaction for Potential Targeted Therapy of Human Cancers |
2011 - 2013 | RU 2011 - Genetic screening of the Common GJB2 (Connexin26) 35DELG Mutation in Non-Syndromic Hearing Loss Patient at IIUM Hearing and Speech Clinic. |
On-Going
2023 - Present | Training of Trainer (TOT) on the Responsible Conduct of Toxin and Venom Research: The Role Biosafety, Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity |
2023 - Present | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Assessments on COVID- 19 Transmission Knowledge and Preventive Actions among Operators of International Attraction Ecotourism Areas in Rural Pahang State, Malaysia. |
2023 - Present | Sustainable EcoTourism Practices in Kampung Kuala Sat, Jerantut, Pahang: Community-based Awareness, Prevention and Response on Zoonotic Leptospirosis and Melioidosis Diseases |
2022 - Present | Proteomic and Genetic Role of APOL2 in the Development of Obesity in Schizophrenia Patients |
2021 - Present | CANINE DISTEMPER VIRUS: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR GENETICS STUDIES ON DOMESTIC AND STRAY DOGS AND ITS THREAT TO THE CONSERVATION OF MALAYAN TIGER (Panthera tigris tigris Jacksonii) |
2019 - Present | Specific microRNAs among milk siblings: An epigenetics approach towards understanding the basis of milk kinship |
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 |
2016 - Present | Molecular dynamics of tumor microRNAs in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Improving the understanding on the role of circulating microRNAs |
2016 - Present | The role of Tumour Necrosis Factor-Related Apoptosis Inducing Ligand (TRAIL) on Collagen and microRNA Expression in Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells (VSMCs) |
2015 - Present | Identifying the DNA Methylation Differences in Cell-free Fetal DNA: An Approach towards Non-invasive Prenatal Diagnosis of Trisomy 21 in Malaysia |
2015 - Present | Differential Expression and Pathway Analysis of miR-744 AND Mir-101 in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma |
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2010 - Present | Collection of Biological Materials and DNA Extraction from Boarding School Students for Further Analysis on Genetic Susceptibility Markers of Adolescent Obesity |
2010 - Present | Nutritional Status, Physical Activity and Food Intake Assessment of Boarding School Students in Malaysia |
Award & Recognition
01 Aug, 2018 | South East Asian One Health University Network Award - South East Asian One Health University Network | International |
17 Nov, 2015 | Marie Curie Fellowship - Marie Skadowska-Curie Action Plan, European Commission | International |
15 Aug, 2015 | Department Best Indexed Journal Article Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
18 Aug, 2012 | IARC Postdoctoral Fellow - International Agency for Research on Cancer | International |
24 May, 2011 | Promising Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
11 Mar, 2011 | IIUM Promising Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | National |
08 Dec, 2009 | American Society of Hematology Travel Award - American Society of Hematology | International |
26 Nov, 2004 | Outstanding Poster Award - Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | International |
15 Oct, 2000 | National Science Fellowship Award - Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | National |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book Section
2014 | Applications of cultured cells in genetic engineering: an Islamic perspective. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-269-4, pp. 143-152 |
Monograph
2019 | Identifying the DNA methylation differences in cell-free fetal DNA: an approach towards non-invasive prenatal diagnosis of trisomy 21 in Malaysia. In: , |