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Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Biology - Doctor of Philosophy, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Master of Health Science (Biomedical Science) - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Mohd Hanif Bin Jainlabdin (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus
KULLIYYAH OF NURSING
hanifmj@iium.edu.my
7280
Expert Profile
Dr. Mohd Hanif Jainlabdin is an Assistant Professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), specialising in molecular biology, microbiology, and planetary health. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences (Hons.) from IIUM in 2011, followed by a Master’s in Health Sciences from the National University of Malaysia (UKM), where he focused on developing diagnostic tests for fungal infections. He earned his Ph.D. in Biology from Royal Holloway College, University of London, in 2019, where he developed rapid and efficient diagnostic tools for invasive candidiasis.
Dr. Jainlabdin has secured numerous grants and accolades for his research contributions. Notably, in April 2024, he was awarded the Southeast Asia One Health University Network Fellowship by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). His work has also been supported by the Microbiology Society (UK) and IIUM. In addition to his research, Dr. Jainlabdin plays significant leadership roles. He currently leads the Centralised Laboratory Services at the Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-being. He has previously served as the IT Coordinator for the Kulliyyah of Nursing and as the Coordinator of the COVID-19 Task Force at IIUM.
A frequent speaker at national and international conferences, Dr. Jainlabdin is deeply committed to community engagement. He is actively involved in initiatives such as the Early Childhood Planetary Health Learning Programme (EARTHLING) and beach clean-up efforts with local fishing communities. His work advances diagnostic science and fosters planetary health and sustainable well-being.
Area of Specialisation
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Molecular Biology ~ Molecular and Structural Biology
- Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Medical Microbiology ~ Mycology - Molecular Detection Tools
- Biotechnology ~ Biotechnology ~ Molecular Biology ~ Gene Probes - Hydrolysis Probe, Hybridisation Probe
Professional Membership
- 2021 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Full Concessionary Member), Microbiology Society
Teaching Responsibilities
| Advanced Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 | 2024/2025 |
| ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY I | 2019/2020 |
| ANATOMY,PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY II | 2019/2020 |
| Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY FOR NURSING | 2020/2021 |
| ENTERPRENUERSHIP IN NURSING | 2019/2020 |
| ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NURSING | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| GENERAL PATHOLOGY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| GENERAL PATHOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS AGENTS | 2019/2020 |
| GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY | 2024/2025 |
| INNOVATION IN NURSING | 2024/2025 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES | 2021/2022 |
| SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 2022/2023 |
| SYSTEMIC PHARMACOLOGY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
Supervision
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Optimizing In Vitro Maturation Protocols For Conservation Breeding Of Proboscis Monkeys (Nasalis Larvatus) Using Wild Macaques (Macaca Fascicularis) As A Model.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Development Of An Isothermal Dnazyme Assay For The Rapid And Sensitive Detection Of Candida Genus Level And Drug-Resistant Candida Species.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Evaluation Of Amel And Testis-Specific Protein Y-Encoded (Tspy) Gene Markers For Accurate Sex Determination Using Sybr Green Real-Time Pcr On Malaysian Kedah-Kelantan Cattle.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Development Of A Novel Vector For The Expression Of The S1 Subunit Spike Protein From Ibv Qx Malaysia Strain: Implications For Planetary Health.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A Comparative Study On Response Of Penissetum Purpureum'S Morphological Growth And Forage Quality On Infertile Soil.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2023 - 2025 | Design and laboratory testing of novel molecular diagnostic reagents for the detection of antimicrobial drug-resistant strains |
On-Going
| 2025 - Present | Investigation of Environmental Microbial on High-Touch Surfaces Associated with Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) at the Emergency and Trauma Department, SASMEC, by 16S rRNA Microbiome Profiling |
| 2024 - Present | Elucidating the Role of Lambda Exonuclease in Multi-component Deoxyribozyme (DNAzyme) for the Generation of Single-stranded DNA. |
| 2023 - Present | Enhancing the Functions of Frozen Zoo in Contributing to the National Plan for Conservation Activities of the Endangered Species |
| 2022 - Present | Expanding Project of the First South East Asian Frozen Zoo at IIUM for Endangered Species in Malaysia |
| 2022 - Present | Strengthening the Functions of the Established Frozen At IIUM in Contributing to the Conservation Plans for Endangered Species in Malaysia |
| 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) |
Awards & Recognition
| 21 Nov, 2024 | Academic Administrator Tenure 2021-2023 - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2024 | KCDIO |
| 21 Nov, 2024 | High Impact Responsible Innovation Award - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2024 | KCDIO |
| 21 Nov, 2024 | Top Contributor to KON's Research Performance (Rank 7): 6-STAR MyRA - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2024 | KCDIO |
| 21 Nov, 2024 | Young Research Award - Kulliyyah of Nursing Takrim Day 2024 | KCDIO |
| 29 May, 2024 | Fellow - Southeast Asia One Health University Network | International |