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Nurhazirah Binti Zainul Azlan

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Biochemistry - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE (BIOMEDICINE) - Masters Degree, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Nurhazirah Binti Zainul Azlan (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF NURSING


nurhazirah@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation


  • Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Biochemistry ~ Other Biochemistry n.e.c.


Teaching Responsibilities


ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 2021/2022
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 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
ENTERPRENUERSHIP IN NURSING 2019/2020
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NURSING 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
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
INNOVATION IN NURSING 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES(FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION) 2020/2021 2019/2020
MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021


Supervision


Generation Of Crispr Knockout Models Of Heterozygous Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor-Ib (Hnf1b) Towards Understanding Kidney Diseases.
Master Completed 2025 Main Supervisor
A Comparative Study On Response Of Penissetum Purpureum'S Morphological Growth And Forage Quality On Infertile Soil.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
The Effects Of Mindfulness As The Psychological Intervention On Perceived Stress And Cortisol Level Among Breastfeeding Mothers With Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Iugr) Babies.
Master In Progress Main 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 Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2024 SOUL OF ANAK PUSU
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
On-Going
2025 - Present The impact of mindfulness as a psychological intervention among mothers of babies with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in promoting breastfeeding
2024 - Present A comparison study on the nutritional quality of Penissetum purpureum (Napier grass) silage stored at three different durations for determination of optimum storage duration of P. purpureum silage
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 Establishment of Frozen Zoo for Endangered Species in Malaysia
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


17 Dec, 2021 Top 15 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
2025 Mikroplastik dalam plasenta dan ovari: ancaman kepada wanita dan generasi akan datang?. Majalah Sains, () pp.
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 Microbial assessment of non-critical healthcare tools owned by nursing students towards improving infection control. Revelation and Science, 14 (2) pp. 81-89
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
2024 Unveiling the impact of Chlorella vulgaris supplementation on liver metabolisms of aged rats − A preclinical study. Journal of Functional Foods, 121 () pp. 1-7
2023 The effect of mindfulness as the psychological intervention on perceived stress among breastfeeding mothers with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) babies. Medicine and Health, 18 (Suppl. 7) pp. 48-49
2022 Knowledge level on breast cancer and breast self- examination (BSE) practice among female university students. International Journal of Care Scholars, 5 (2) pp. 46-57
2022 Knowledge level on the association between body mass index (BMI), menstrual cycle and lifestyle patterns in contributing the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) among female university students. International Journal of Care Scholars, 5 (2) pp. 58-74
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
2020 Chlorella vulgaris ameliorates oxidative stress and improves the muscle regenerative capacity of young and old Sprague-Dawley rats. Nutrients, 12 (12) pp. 1-22
2020 Toxicity study of Chlorella vulgaris water extract on female Sprague Dawley rats by using the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Guideline 420. Journal of Applied Phycology, () pp. 1-13
2019 Chlorella vulgaris improves the regenerative capacity of young and senescent myoblasts and promotes muscle regeneration. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2019 () pp. 1-16
2019 Chlorella vulgaris modulates genes and muscle-specific microRNAs expression to promote myoblast differentiation in culture. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019 (8394648) pp. 1-16
2018 In vivo antidiabetic efficacy of Malaysian Vernonia amygdalina aqueous extract. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 6 (4) pp. 72-77
2016 Phytochemicals and acute oral toxicity studies of the aqueous extract of Vernonia amygdalina from state of Malaysia. Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 4 (3) pp. 1-5