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Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Stem Cell Research - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manchester
- Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Technology) - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Certificate Literacy in A.I. - Certificate, Others
Tengku Muhamad Faris Syafiq Bin Tengku Zakaria (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF NURSING
fariss@iium.edu.my
7335
Expert Profile
Tengku Faris obtained his Phd in Stem cell Research in the United Kingdom. He is a keen researcher, specialising in disease modeling using stem cells. He interested in understanding molecular mechanism of kidney development and associated genetic diseases. His work revolved around making kidney organoids in-a-dish from reprogrammed pluripotent stem cells to recapitulate genetic kidney malformations. Upon stimulation, human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSCs) can be differentiated into nephron progenitors before forming metanephric kidney. These organoids are anticipated to contain most of the kidney cell types and can be utilised as an in vitro disease models. The CRISPR/Cas9 system can be integrated into these models to correct mutations. Although making another version of kidney that are morphologically identical and functioning could be challenging, it is not impossible. He envisioned that the research can accelerate production of biosynthetic or artificial kidney to serve as transplantation alternative.
Area of Specialisation
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Genetics ~ Stem Cell - Genome Editing
Professional Membership
- 2020 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia (TESMA)
- 2020 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Persatuan Genetik Malaysia (PGM)
- 2021 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Malaysian Society for Stem Cell Research and Therapy
- 2021 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Associate Member), Malaysian Association for Cancer Research
- 2022 - 2032: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Life Member), Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB)
- 2022 - 2024: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society
Teaching Responsibilities
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 | 2020/2021 |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 | 2021/2022 |
BIOCHEMISTRY FOR NURSING | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NURSING | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
GENERAL PATHOLOGY | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
INNOVATION IN NURSING | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2021/2022 |
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2020/2021 |
MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY | 2021/2022 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES | 2021/2022 |
Research Projects
Completed
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On-Going
2022 - Present | Strengthening the Functions of the Established Frozen At IIUM in Contributing to the Conservation Plans for Endangered Species in Malaysia |
2022 - Present | Expanding Project of the First South East Asian Frozen Zoo at IIUM for Endangered Species in Malaysia |
2021 - Present | INTEGRATION OF MAQASID AL-SHARI?AH AS A RECIPROCAL FRAMEWORK IN STEM CELL-DERIVED ORGAN SYNTHESIS |
2021 - Present | In Vitro Evaluation of Safety Profiles, Cellular Responses and Genotoxicity of Nanostructured Tin (IV) Oxide, SNO2 on Human-Derived Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines |
2021 - Present | Development of Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) Simulation Program as a Distraction Intervention in Acute and Chronic PAin Patients at Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM |
2021 - Present | Modelling genetic kidney malformations using CRISPR/Cas9-edited 3D organoids derived from pluripotent stem cells to understand pathomechanism of human kidney disorders |
2020 - Present | Establishment of Alkaline Phosphatase Monoclonal Antibody towards Fibroblast Cell Line of Sumatran Rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) |
2020 - Present | Characterisation of Multiplex Probe Melting Curve Profile in a Single Fluorescence Channel for Mutation Detections. |
2013 - Present | IIUM MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY RESEARCH CLUSTER (iMoleC) |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2014 | Effects of garcinia mangostana on adipocyte differentiation and glucose uptake regulation in 3T3-L1 cells. In: 1st International Conference on Industrial Pharmacy, |
2014 | Potential antidiabetic properties of G. mangostana Linn. on Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats . In: IIUM Research, Invention & Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE 2014), |
Book Section
2018 | Health benefits of omega-3 in cardiovascular disease. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-454-4, pp. 91-108 |