Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, UKM

30/08/2026

Selamat Menyambut Hari Kebangsaan! 🇲🇾🎉

Ikhlas daripada kami di Jabatan Kejuruteraan Tisu & Perubatan Regeneratif (DTERM), Fakulti Perubatan UKM. Semoga semangat kemerdekaan ini terus menyemarakkan azam kita untuk berbakti demi kemajuan, kesihatan dan kesejahteraan negara.

Ayuh semarakkan semangat merdeka, teguhkan perpaduan, demi Malaysia tercinta.
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Happy Malaysia Independence Day! 🇲🇾🎉

Warmest wishes from all of us at the Department of Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine (DTERM), Faculty of Medicine UKM. May the spirit of independence continue to ignite our determination to serve for the progress, health, and well-being of our nation.

Together, let us uphold the spirit of Merdeka and build a stronger Malaysia for generations to come.

24/08/2026

DTERM mengucapkan Salam Maulidur Rasul kepada seluruh umat Islam. Semoga sambutan Maulidur Rasul pada tahun ini terus menyuntik semangat keharmonian, perpaduan, dan kecemerlangan berlandaskan ajaran Baginda SAW.
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We wish a blessed Maulidur Rasul to all Muslims. May this year's celebration continue to inspire a spirit of harmony, unity, and excellence guided by the teachings of the Prophet PBUH.

اَللهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

EKSPLORASI STEM 2.0: MENCUNGKIL BAKAT SAINTIS MUDA! 🔬✨

Program Eksplorasi STEM 2.0 telah berlangsung dengan jayanya pada 19 Ogos 2026 di Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

Seramai 120 pelajar Tingkatan 3 daripada 12 buah sekolah menengah dari Kuala Lumpur, Selangor dan Negeri Sembilan telah menyertai pengalaman STEM yang penuh dengan eksplorasi, eksperimen dan aktiviti menarik! 🔬✨

Daripada menyiasat kes “Siapa Pembunuh Jane?”, menjalankan eksperimen fisiologi dan farmakologi, meneroka Muzium Anatomi dan Parasitologi sehinggalah menyertai Kuiz STEM, ceramah dan pertandingan sorakan, para pelajar berpeluang merasai sendiri pengalaman sebagai seorang saintis. 🧬🎯

Semoga pengalaman ini dapat menyemai minat, mencetuskan inspirasi dan membuka peluang kepada para pelajar untuk terus menerokai STEM serta menjadikannya sebagai pilihan kerjaya pada masa hadapan. 🌱✨
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STEM ADVENTURES 2.0: UNLEASHING THE SCIENTIST PRODIGY!

STEM Adventures 2.0 was successfully held on 19 August 2026 at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

The programme brought together 120 Form 3 students from 12 secondary schools across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan for an exciting STEM experience filled with exploration, experimentation and hands-on activities! 🔬✨

From investigating the case of “Who Killed Jane?”, conducting physiology and pharmacology experiments, exploring the Anatomy Museum, to taking part in a STEM Quiz, talks and team cheer competition, students had the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a scientist. 🧬🎯

May this experience spark curiosity, inspire young minds and encourage students to explore STEM and consider it as a future career pathway. 🌱✨

17/08/2026

Tahniah!✨🎉

Setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada pelajar MMedSc, Naga Darsshini A/P Manickavasakam di bawah seliaan Dr. Nur Izzah Md Fadilah kerana telah meraih Tempat Ketiga (Kategori Praklinikal) untuk Pembentangan Poster Secara Lisan sempena Minggu Penyelidikan Perubatan & Kesihatan ke-28, 10-14 Ogos 2026 bertempat di Fakulti Perubatan UKM. Ini adalah satu pencapaian yang membanggakan! Syabas dan tahniah!👏🎉
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Congratulations! ✨🎉
A huge round of applause for our MMedSc student, Naga Darsshini A/P Manickavasakam! She secured Third Place (Preclinical Category) for her Oral Poster Presentation at the 28th Medical & Health Research Week, 10th-14th August 2026 at Faculty of Medicine UKM. Supervised by Dr. Nur Izzah Md Fadilah, this is a fantastic achievement! Well done! 👏🎉

10/08/2026

🏆 TAHNIAH!

DTERM mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada lima orang penyelidik DTERM yang telah disenaraikan dalam World’s Top 5% Scientists bagi 2025 SciRank Global Registry.

Prof. Dr. Mohd Fauzi Mh Busra
Prof. Madya Dr. Yogeswaran Lokanathan
Prof. Madya Dr. Muhammad Da'in Yazid
Prof. Madya Dr. Angela Ng Min Hwei
Prof. Madya Dr. Law Jia Xian

Pencapaian ini merupakan satu pengiktirafan terhadap usaha dan sumbangan para penyelidik dalam bidang penyelidikan, serta menjadi kebanggaan buat DTERM dan Fakulti Perubatan, UKM.

Syabas dan tahniah 👏👏👏
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🏆 CONGRATULATIONS!

DTERM extends its warmest congratulations to five DTERM researchers who have been recognised among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Registry.

Prof. Dr. Mohd Fauzi Mhn Busra
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yogeswaran Lokanathan
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Da'in Yazid
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angela Ng Min Hwei
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Law Jia Xian

This recognition reflects their continued efforts and contributions to research and is a proud achievement for DTERM and the Faculty of Medicine, UKM.

Well done and congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏👏👏

05/08/2026

🎖 Tahniah atas kejayaan menerbit artikel dalam Jurnal Berimpak Tinggi!

DTERM merakamkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada para penyelidik yang berjaya menerbitkan artikel penyelidikan dalam jurnal berimpak tinggi.

1) Building Disease Models for Endometriosis: iPSCs as Game-Changers
⏩ https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27125614

2) Decellularized camel intestinal submucosa as a cytokine-modulating platform for platelet lysate delivery in full-thickness wound healing
⏩ https://doi.org/10.1177/22808000261465725

Semoga kejayaan ini menjadi pemangkin kepada lebih banyak penyelidikan berkualiti tinggi. SYABAS kepada semua penyelidik yang terlibat 💫✨
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🏅 Congratulations on the Publication of High-Impact Journal Articles!

DTERM extends its heartfelt congratulations to our researchers on their outstanding achievement in publishing their research in high-impact international journals.

1. Building Disease Models for Endometriosis: iPSCs as Game-Changers
⏩ https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27125614

2. Decellularized camel intestinal submucosa as a cytokine-modulating platform for platelet lysate delivery in full-thickness wound healing
⏩ https://doi.org/10.1177/22808000261465725

May this achievement inspire even more high-quality research. Congratulations to all the researchers involved on this remarkable accomplishment! 💫✨

04/08/2026

📢 Pengambilan segera!

DTERM Fakulti Perubatan UKM mempelawa calon yang berminat untuk mengikuti pengajian PhD secara penyelidikan sepenuh masa.

🔬 Tajuk Penyelidikan
Elucidating how fibronectin oligopeptides act on β-Catenin/LEF signalling mechanism in promoting hair follicle regeneration

👩‍🔬Penyelia Utama: Dr. Manira Maarof

Kelayakan:
Warganegara Malaysia
Ijazah Sarjana atau Ijazah Sarjana Muda (CGPA ≥ 3.67) dalam bidang berkaitan
Berminat dalam penyelidikan
Komitmen sepenuh masa selama 3 tahun
✅ Elaun bulanan disediakan

Anda berminat?
📧 Hantar CV dan surat iringan kepada: [email protected]
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📢 Urgent Recruitment

DTERM Faculty of Medicine UKM invites applications for a full-time PhD by Research.

🔬 Research Topic
Elucidating how fibronectin oligopeptides act on β-Catenin/LEF signalling mechanism in promoting hair follicle regeneration

👩‍🔬Principal Investigator: Dr. Manira Maarof

Requirements:
Malaysian citizen
MSc or Bachelor's degree (minimum CGPA 3.67) in a related field
Passion for research
Full-time commitment for 3 years
✅ Monthly stipend provided

Interested?
📧 Submit your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

31/07/2026

31 Julai 2026 | DTERM Seminar Series 6/2026

Hari ini telah berlangsung seminar bertajuk "Investigating Neurological Comorbidities Using Animal Models: Rodents or Zebrafish?" yang disampaikan oleh Dr. Alina Arulsamy dari Monash University Malaysia. Beliau telah berkongsi pengetahuan dan pengalaman dalam bidang neurosains, khususnya berkaitan epilepsi, kecederaan otak traumatik, serta penggunaan model haiwan dalam penyelidikan neurologi.

Seminar ini turut memberi peluang kepada para peserta untuk memahami kelebihan dan cabaran penggunaan model rodensia dan zebrafish dalam penyelidikan penyakit neurologi.

Setinggi-tinggi penghargaan diucapkan kepada Dr. Alina Arulsamy atas perkongsian yang sangat bermanfaat, Dr. Nur Atiqah Haizum Abdullah selaku moderator, serta semua peserta yang telah hadir dan menjayakan seminar ini. Semoga perkongsian ilmu pada hari ini menjadi inspirasi kepada lebih banyak penyelidikan, inovasi dan kolaborasi pada masa hadapan.
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Today, DTERM successfully hosted the seminar "Investigating Neurological Comorbidities Using Animal Models: Rodents or Zebrafish?", presented by Dr. Alina Arulsamy from Monash University Malaysia. She shared her knowledge and research experience in the field of neuroscience, particularly in epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and the use of animal models in neurological research.

The seminar also provided participants with valuable insights into the advantages and challenges of using rodent and zebrafish models in the study of neurological disorders.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Alina Arulsamy for her insightful presentation, Dr. Nur Atiqah Haizum Abdullah as the moderator, and all participants for their attendance and contribution to the success of this seminar.
We hope the knowledge shared during this session will inspire future research, innovation, and meaningful collaborations.