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Intan Azura Binti Shahdan

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Medical Microbiology - Bachelor Degree, Newcastle University

Intan Azura Binti Shahdan (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

intan_azura@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Agricultural ~ Agricultural Science And Technology ~ Food Sciences and Nutrition ~ Halal Products - meat science, histology, poultry meat production
  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Microbiology ~ Bacteriology - Bacterial pathogeniciity and disease; Viruses, parasites and public health; Immunology


Professional Membership


  • 2018 - 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (General Secretary), Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists (MySOMOI)
  • 2020 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Executive Committee), Malaysian Society for Oral Microbiologists and Oral Immunologists (MySOMOI)
  • 2021 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Parents-Teachers Committee), Sek Keb Indera Mahkota Utama PIBG


Teaching Responsibilities


BODY REACTION TO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL AGENTS 2017/2018 2016/2017
BODY REACTIONS TO PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENTS 2020/2021 2019/2020
DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT 1 2016/2017
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT 2 2017/2018
ISLAMIC INPUT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL (MHSC) 2015/2016 2014/2015
ISLAMIC PRACTICES IN FOOD & NUTRITION 2020/2021
LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC TOXICOLOGY 2020/2021
MEDICAL MICROBE 2018/2019
MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 2021/2022 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY 2016/2017 2014/2015
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
PHYSIOLOGY 2 2017/2018
PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
RESEARCH PROJECT 1 2021/2022
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES 2021/2022
THE ALIMENTARY AND HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEMS 2012/2013
USRAH IN ACTION 1 2022/2023
USRAH IN ACTION 2 2022/2023


Research Projects


Completed
2018 - 2020 Transferring knowledge on childhood sexual abuse to kindergarten teachers
2016 - 2020 Reconstructing modern microbiology based on the Islamic worldview
2016 - 2019 Review On Ethico-legal fictions of advanced bioengineering in the context of islamic medical philosophy
2016 - 2019 Analysis on the Inhibition of Periodontal Pathogens and its Virulence Genes Expression by Virgin Coconut Oil using Quantitative Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR(qRT-PCR)
2015 - 2020 Antimicrobial efficacy of metalloantibiotics against surgical site infections
2015 - 2020 Evaluation of Mechanism of Action of Medium-chain fatty Asid from Virgin Coconut Oil and its Potential Role in Arresting Caries Lesion and Promoting Remineralisation on Dentine and Enamel Tooth Surface
2015 - 2021 Microbiology and Behavioural Study on Halal Compliant Poultry Feed and Rearing
2013 - 2015 TRANS DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM (TRGS): MAIN TITLE: FUSION CONCEPT BETWEEN CONTEMPORARY MEDICINE (GENTAMICIN) AND PROPHETIC MEDICINE (N.SAATIVA) FOR FUTURE 'GREENER' PHARMACEUTICAL Project Title:Microbial Inhibition and Biofilm Assay Study Against Osteomyelitic Infection Using New Gentamicin-N.Sativa Fusion Medicine
2011 - 2013 Identification of differentially expressed proteins for different slaughtering technique
2010 - 2013 Comparison of Quality of Meat Various Methods of Halal Slaughtering
On-Going
2021 - Present PREPARATION OF A CRITICAL EDITION OF KITAB TIB `MEL 090 KIT 07763?: A MALAY MEDICAL MANUSCRIPT FROM JOHOR
2016 - Present VCO blend, VCO soap and Coconut Water Antibacterial Properties Toward Inhibition of Infectious Oral Microbiota and Dental Caries Lesion
2016 - Present Regulatory mechanism of hyaluronate lyase in Streptococcus pneumoniae
2007 - Present Advanced Delivery System Using Locally - Produces Implantable Antibiotics- Incorporated Apatite Beads For Bone Repair -BioDDS


Publications


Article

2022 An in vitro study of antibacterial efficacy of salvadora persica (miswak) extract against enterococcus faecalis. Malaysian Journal of Science, Health & Technology, 8 (1) pp. 55-62
2022 An in vitro study of antibacterial efficacy of salvadorapersica (miswak) extract against enterococcus faecalis. Malaysian Journal of Science, Health & Technology, 8 (1) pp. 55-62
2021 Ancient remedies for coughs and cough-related symptoms: analysis from Malay medical manuscripts. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 5 (5) pp. 2425-2461
2021 Blood meal supplement improves exploration behaviour but increases escape attempt. Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, 6 (1) pp. 17-21
2021 Effects of positively charged- and plasma-treated surface on biofilm growth of various subtypes of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Research Journal of Biotechnology, 16 (4) pp. 25-30
2021 Finding cures for the emerging yaws: analysis of Kitab Tib Muzium Terengganu and MSS1292. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 5 (5) pp. 2497-2513
2021 Kidney donation: bridging the gap in the shortage of kidney transplants in Malaysia. Journal of Health Research, () pp.
2020 Mechanism of antifungal activity of virgin coconut oil on cell membrane of Candida Albicans. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 13 (3) pp. 903-908
2019 Application of direct fluorescence-based live/dead staining for assessment of antifungal activity of coconut oil against candida albicans. Malaysian Journal of Analytical Sciences, 23 (5) pp. 1-6
2018 A pilot survey on knowledge, attitude and practice towards the Islamisation of knowledge as perceived by the staff of Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia. The International Medical Journal Malaysia, 17 (Special issue 1) pp. 77-82
2018 A preliminary study for developing operator manual for ruminant abattoirs on prevention of foodborne diseases and halal compliance. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 2 (3) pp. 528-536
2018 Knowledge, attitude and practice on the Islamic Perspective Slots (IPS) in biomedical science curriculum among biomedical science students of International Islamic University Malaysia. International Medical Journal of Malaysia, 17 (Special issue 2) pp. 71-80
2018 MySOMOI: An interdisciplinary platform that promotes wholesome oral health. Annals of Dentistry, 25 (2) pp. 32-33
2018 MySOMOI: An interdisciplinary platform that promotes wholesome oral health. Annals of Dentistry, 25 (2) pp. 32-32
2018 Vaccination: influencing factors and view from an Islamic perspective. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM), 17 (Special issue 2) pp. 273-280
2017 Antibiotic susceptibility study Of metal-gentamicin complexes against Staphylococcus aureus biofilms. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 16 (Supplementary Issue 2) pp. 1-1
2017 Association between belief and attitude toward preference of complementary alternative medicine use. Patient Preference and Adherence, 11 () pp. 913-918
2017 Different slaughtering techniques and possible physiological and biomolecular effects. Malaysian Applied Biology, 46 (4) pp. 103-109
2017 Evaluation Of calcium and phosphorus content in virgin coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut water using ICPMS- assessment Of remineralization potential for tooth enamel. The International Medical Journal Malaysia, 16 (Supplementary Issue No 2) pp. 1-1
2017 PCR-based construction and transformation of CodY gene deletion construct in streptococcus pneumoniae. International Medical Journal of Malaysia, 16 (Supp. 1) pp. 7
2017 The antimicrobial effect of virgin coconut oil on oral pathogen. The International Medical Journal Malaysia, 16 (Supplementary issue no 2) pp.
2016 Antibiotic susceptibility study of metal-gentamicin complexes against Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 15 (Supplement Issue) pp. 9-9
2016 Critical limits for the control points for halal poultry slaughter. Poultry Science, 96 (6) pp. 1970-1981
2016 Developing control points for halal slaughtering of poultry. Poultry Science, 95 (7) pp. 1680-1692
2014 Effect of pre-slaughter stunning on the death of the poultry and myofiber apoptosis. International Food Research Journal, 21 (6) pp. 2279-2284
Conference or Workshop Item

2019 Plant-based milk in arresting caries. In: Conference on BioMedical and Advanced Materials (Bio-CAM 2017),
2018 Application of direct fluorescence-based live/dead staining for assessment of antifungal activity of coconut oil against Candida albicans. In: International Conference of Analytical Sciences (SKAM31),
2018 Virgin coconut oil and its antimicrobial properties against pathogenic microorganisms: a review. In: International Dental Conference of Sumatera Utara 2017 (IDCSU 2017),
2017 PCR-based construction and transformation of CodY gene deletion construct in Streptococcus pneumoniae. In: Medical Research Symposium 2017,
2016 A short review on Islamic perspective related to knowledge, attitude and attitudes practice towards vaccination. In: 2nd World Congress on Integration and Islamicisation: Focus on Medical and Health Care Sciences (2WCII 2016),
2016 Antibiotic susceptibility study of metal-gentamycin complexes against pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms. In: Medical Research Symposium & Pacific Partnership in conjunction with Kuantan Research Day 2016,
2015 Antibiotic-Nigella Sativa Fusion (ANF) as a novel approach intended for the treatment against bacteria forming biofilm in osteomyelitis. In: Eurobiofilms 2015: Fourth European Congress on Microbial Biofilms,
2015 Clinical microbial laboratory investigation. In: Biofilm Interest Group (BiG) Symposium,
2015 The potential of novel gentamicin-black seed oil (GBSO) fusion emulsion in treating biofilm infection . In: Eurobiofilms 2015: Fourth European Congress on Microbial Biofilms,
2014 Critical control points and critical limits for industrial scale Halal poultry meat production. In: 2nd International Symposium on Halal Science and Innovative Product Development,
2014 Effects of water-bath stunning on the death of poultry and myofiber apoptosis. In: Malaysia International Halal Research & Education Conference 2014 (MIHREC 2014),
2010 Construction of Streptococcus pyogenes mutants by allele replacement mutagenesis. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 Streptococcus pyogenes proteins involved in resistance to antimicrobial peptides. In: IIUM Research, Innovation & Invention Exhibition (IRIIE 2010),
2010 The effects of poultry slaughter techniques on morphological assessment of apoptosis in skeletal muscles. In: 3rd International Conference on Advancement in Science and Technology (iCAST) 2010,
Book

2017 Malay medical manuscripts: heritage from the garden of healing. Akademi Jawi Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-14748-5-3
Monograph

2019 Analysis on the inhibition of periodontal pathogens and its virulence genes expression by virgin coconut oil using quantitative real-time reverse transcription-PCR (qRT-PCR). In: ,