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Noratikah Bt. Othman

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Biological Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Reading

Noratikah Bt. Othman (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF NURSING


atikahothman@iium.edu.my
7322


Expert Profile


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noratikah Othman is a distinguished expert in bioinformatics, with a focus on sequencing technologies and molecular docking. Her expertise lies in applying computational methods to unravel complex biological interactions, particularly in genomics and protein-ligand studies, contributing to advancements in precision science and targeted research applications. 

She is also accomplished in molecular microbiology, specializing in the study of microbial genetics and protein functionality. Her work includes cloning, genetic modification, and protein characterization, allowing for in-depth exploration of microbial behavior and its potential applications in biotechnology and health sciences. 

Dr. Noratikah's multidisciplinary expertise reflects her commitment to advancing sustainable development and planetary health. By integrating bioinformatics and molecular microbiology, she contributes innovative solutions to global challenges, aligning her work with initiatives that promote planetary survival and sustainable well-being.


Area of Specialisation


  • Natural Science ~ Bioinformatics ~ Computational Molecular Biology ~ Genome Profiling


Teaching Responsibilities


Advanced Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing 2022/2023
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 2024/2025
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY I 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
ANATOMY,PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY II 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
Applied Pathophysiology for Nursing 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
BIOCHEMISTRY FOR NURSING 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021
ENTERPRENUERSHIP IN NURSING 2019/2020
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 2018/2019 2017/2018
GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY 2024/2025
INNOVATION IN NURSING 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2017/2018
Islamisation of Human Knowledge for Health Sciences 2024/2025
MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
PHARMACOLOGY 2018/2019 2017/2018
RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL 2018/2019 2017/2018
RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL 2018/2019 2017/2018
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 2024/2025


Supervision


Apoptotic Property Of Β-Mangostin Naturally Derived From Garcinia Malaccensis In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: In-Vitro And In-Silico Study.
Ph.D Completed 2022 Co-supervisor
Evaluation Of The Roles Imposed By Hmgb1 Protein In Mptp-Induced Zebrafish Model Of Parkinson'S Disease.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Extraction And Characterization Of Acid Soluble Collagen From Red Tilapia Skin For Wound Healing Application.
Master Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Tooth Wear Prevalence And Associated Factors In Young Adults In Kuantan And Genome Comparison Of Actinomyces Naeslundii With Urease-Producing Proteins.
Master Completed 2024 Co-supervisor
Characterisation Of Candida Albicans Strain (Cocrii-Ac01) Isolated From Autistic Child With Caries, Its Susceptibility And Biofilm-Forming Ability Towards Gold, Silver And Bimetallic Gold-Silver Nanoclusters.
Master Completed 2023 Co-supervisor
Comparative Genomic And Evolutionary Relationship Analysis In Identification Of Actinomyces Naeslundii Probiotic Properties- Related Proteins .
Master Completed 2021 Main Supervisor
Identification Of Human Leukocyte Antigen (Hla-A) From Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma And Docking Analysis Of The Hla-A - Epstein-Barr Virus Antigens Complexes.
Master Completed 2021 Co-supervisor
The Effects Of Probiotics And Actinomyces Naeslundii On Oral Carcinogenesis .
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
The Effect Of Streptococcus Salivarius And Actinomyces Naeslundii In Combination With Musa Acuminata Extract On The Biological Properties Of Candida Albicans .
Master Completed 2020 Co-supervisor
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 Main Supervisor
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
Development Of An Isothermal Dnazyme Assay For The Rapid And Sensitive Detection Of Candida Genus Level And Drug-Resistant Candida Species.
Master In Progress Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2024 SOUL OF ANAK PUSU
2020 - 2024 Elucidating the role of microbiome in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
2020 - 2024 Elucidating the role of miR-21 in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma
2020 - 2024 Knowledge, attitude and practice on upon discovering dead endangered species among rural community and optimisation of sample collection procedures for reviving functional cell of endangered species
2018 - 2020 Elucidation of the role of oral microbiome in promoting healthy oral cavity and pathogenesis
2018 - 2021 Identification of Actinomyces naeslundii as a potential oral probiotic using in silico approaches
On-Going
2025 - Present Application of Machine Learning as A Predictive Analytic for Enhancing Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Emergency and Trauma Departments of SASMEC @IIUM
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 Elucidation of Physical, Behavioural, and Biological Changes on the Captive Malayan Gaurs Undergoing Natural Taming Process Towards Enhancing Domestication.
2020 - Present Establishment of Frozen Zoo for Endangered Species in Malaysia
2019 - Present Evaluation of the roles imposed by HMGB1 protein in MPTP-induced Parkinson Disease Zebra fish model
2013 - Present IIUM MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY RESEARCH CLUSTER (iMoleC)
- Optimization of in-vitro maturation (IVM) protocols using Macaque fascicularis as a model towards conservation of Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) as endangered species
- Optimization of in-vitro maturation (IVM) protocols using Macaque fascicularis as a model towards conservation of Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) as endangered species


Awards & Recognition


20 Dec, 2023 KON TAKRIM DAY 2023 - MOST PROMISING ACADEMIC AWARD - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO
10 Aug, 2020 KON TAKRIM DAY 2022 - TOP 20 Contributors to KON's Research Performance - Kulliyyah of Nursing KCDIO


Publications


Articles

2025 Ancaman patogen selepas bencana banjir: peranan komuniti dan kesihatan planet. Majalah Sains, () pp.
2025 Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding wild animal trade and consumption in the prevention of zoonotic diseases among students at a public university. Revelation and Science, 15 (1) pp. 41-57
2024 Kepentingan mikrobiota dalam pemuliharaan biodiversiti ke arah kelestarian planet. Majalah Sains, () pp.
2024 Kepentingan taksidermi haiwan dalam menjamin kelestarian planet. Majalah Sains, () pp.
2024 Knowledge and attitude level towards cervical cancer and pap smear screening among university students. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (3) pp. 31-50
2024 Knowledge and awareness on computer vision syndrome (CVS) and their contributing factor among undergraduate university students. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 24 (1) pp. 215-224
2024 Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards wild animal trade and consumption in preventing zoonotic disease among the community of Sungai Lembing, Pahang. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 20 (5) pp. 161-173
2024 Mendidik generasi muda cemerlang: EARTHLING 2.0 – memperkasa kesihatan dan kelestarian kanak-kanak melalui amalan kebersihan yang efektif. Majalah Sains, () pp.
2024 Prevalence and perspectives of cyberbullying victimisation and its effect on mental health among students in public higher education institutions in the east coast region. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (2) pp. 17-23
2022 Anti-cancer activities of β-mangostin against oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 15 (1) pp. 81-87
2022 Characterization of neurobehavioral pattern in a zebrafish 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6- tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced model: a 96-hour behavioral study. PLOS ONE, () pp. 1-18
2022 Molecular docking study of naturally derived β- mangostin with antiapoptotic Bcl-2 proteins toward oral cancer treatment. ESTEEM Academic Journal, 18 () pp. 128-138
2022 Synbiotic Musa acuminata skin extract and Streptococcus salivarius K12 inhibit candida species biofilm formation. Biofouling, 38 (6) pp. 614-627
2021 Knowledge, attitude and awareness of basic life support among health sciences university students. International Journal of Care Scholars, 4 (Supp 1) pp. 4-12
2021 The promise of the Zebrafish model for Parkinson’s disease: today’s science and tomorrow’s treatment. Frontiers In Genetics, 12 () pp. 1-17
2020 Knowledge, attitude and practice on sexual health among students of Centre for Foundation Studies. International Journal of Care Scholars, 3 (2) pp. 17-21
2020 Probiotic inhibits oral carcinogenesis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Oral Biology, 118 () pp.
2020 The impact of electronic gadget uses with academic performance among secondary school students. Practique Clinique et Investigation, 2 (2) pp. 56-60
2020 The pathogenicity of actinomyces naeslundii is associated with polymicrobial interactions: a systematic review. Scientific Dental Journal, 4 (3) pp. 73-78
2019 Genome comparison of Actinomyces naeslundii with known probiotics. IIUM Medical Journal of Malaysia, 18 (Supplementary Issue 2) pp. 58-58
2019 The effect of fasting during Ramadan towards improvement of type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 7 (12) pp. 3910-3914
2019 The effect of probiotics on the development of oral cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 18 (Supplementary Issue No 2) pp. 58-58
2019 The effect of synbiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 and Musa acuminata on Candida albicans biofilm formation. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 15 (Supplement 8) pp. 37-37
2019 The prevalence of hypertension during Ramadan. Nursing & Healthcare International Journal, 3 (4) pp. 1-5
2018 Factors predicting paediatric obesity among primary school children in Kuantan. International Journal of Care Scholars, 1 (1) pp. 14-18
2018 Knowledge and awareness of Hepatitis B and its associated factors among students of medical faculties at the International Islamic University Malaysia’s Kuantan campus. International Journal of Care Scholars, 1 (2) pp. 19-21
2018 Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and its association with perceived stress level at the International Islamic University Malaysia among nursing students. International Journal of Care Scholars, 1 (2) pp. 9-12
2018 Stroke patients’ adherence to nurses’ advice and their quality of life after admittance to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan. International Journal of Care Scholars, 1 (1) pp. 1-4
2017 First molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium from three different points of two main rivers in Kuantan, Malaysia using 18S rRNA gene nested PCR. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 7 (9) pp. 548-552
Conference or Workshop Items

2019 Genome comparison of Actinomyces naeslundii with 25 known probiotics. In: Medical Research Symposium 2019,
Books

2017 Obesity awareness among Malaysian. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-754-5