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YBHG. PROFESOR DR. SYAFINAZ BINTI AMIN NORDIN
PROFESOR (PERUBATAN)
FAKULTI PERUBATAN DAN SAINS KESIHATAN
syafinaz@upm.edu.my
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PROFESIONAL

NAMA :
(Ybhg. Profesor Dr.) SYAFINAZ BINTI AMIN NORDIN
JAWATAN :
PROFESOR (PERUBATAN)
PTJ :
FAKULTI PERUBATAN DAN SAINS KESIHATAN

BIDANG PENYELIAAN
HEALTH EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION / IMMUNOBIOLOGY / MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY / MEDICAL SCIENCES / MICROBIOLOGY
PENDIDIKAN
SARJANA PATOLOGI (MIKROBIOLOGI PERUBATAN)
UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, BANGI, SELANGOR
Graduated : 2009
NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER 128950
ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA
Graduated : 2013
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, OTAGO, NEW ZELAND
Graduated : 1999
PENERBITAN BUKU
1. Structured Medical Internship Module for Medical Graduates
    ISPN: 978-967-344-365-9
2. Medical Microbiology - A Laboratory Practical Book
    ISPN: 978-967-344-279-9
3. TIPS ON HOUSEMANSHIP YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE
    ISPN: 978-967-0764-68-9
4. MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY A LABORATORY PRACTICAL BOOK
    ISPN: 9789673444458
5. Medical Microbiology: A Laboratory Practical Book
    ISPN: 9789673444458
6. Ensiklopedia Penyakit Berjangkit
    ISPN: 9789834938697
7. Risk Profile - Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Streptococcus agalactiae sequence type (ST) 283 in freshwater fish
    ISPN: 9789251345436
PENERBITAN JOURNAL
1. Optimization of cell density and LPS concentration for the evaluation of nitric oxide production on BV-2 cells in a Griess assay
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
2. An overview of foodborne illness and food safety in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
3. Hymenolepis nana in a renal transplant patient: to treat or not to treat?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
4. Group B streptococcal bacteremia in a major teaching hospital in Malaysia: a case series of eighteen patients
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
5. Rapid detection and identification of pathogens in patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) associated peritonitis by 16s rRNA gene sequencing
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
6. Metagenome: Differences in the Gut Microbiota among Healthy, Obese and Type 2 Diabetes Adults
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
7. Staphylococcus aureus in food and nares of food handlers in Kuala Pilah, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
8. Parental Refusal to Diphtheria Vaccine: A Fatal Outcome
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
9. Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, serotype distribution and virulence determinants among invasive, non-invasive and colonizing Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) from Malaysian patients
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
10. Characterization of a Group B Streptococcus infection based on the demographics, serotypes, antimicrobial susceptibility and genotypes of selected isolates from sterile and non-sterile isolation sites
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
11. Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriers Among Medical Students in A Medical School
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
12. Pyrosequencing analysis of microbial community and food-borne bacteria on restaurant cutting boards collected in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia, and their correlation with grades of food premises
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
13. Colistin-associated nephrotoxicity among patients in intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals in Selangor
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
14. Molecular Characterization of Nosocomial Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci aureus by Rep-PCR
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
15. Evaluation Of Modified Laboratory Processes For Isolation Of Bacteria And Fungi In Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients With Peritonitis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
16. Comparative Analysis of Inflammatory Markers Produced by Macrophages Inoculated with Invasive and Colonizing Strains of Streptococcus Agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) and Evaluation of Patients" Clinical data
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
17. Gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) profiles of normal and overweight school children in Selangor after probiotics administration
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
18. Gamification, a Successful Method to Foster Leptospirosis Knowledge among University Students: A Pilot Study
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
19. Group B streptococcus infection in a sudden unexpected death of infancy – the importance of microbiological investigation at post-mortem
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
20. Post-partum Invasive Group B Streptococcus Infection With Fatal Outcome: A Case Report
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
21. The predictive and diagnostic accuracy of vascular endothelial growth factor and pentraxin-3 in severe dengue
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
22. Approaches of Learning among Medical Undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2016
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
23. Raised levels of Il-6, Il-17a, and Il-22 in fatal leptospirosis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
24. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II association in chronic hepatitis B patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in a Malay population: A pilot study.
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
25. Knowledge, attitudes and practices on leptospirosis prevention among local communities in Jempol district, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
26. Elevated Interleukin-25 and Its Association to Th2 Cytokines in Systemic Lupus 3 Erythematosus with Lupus Nephritis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
27. Time-kill and post-antibiotic effect of colistin at different static concentrations in vitro Acinetobacter baumannii
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
28. Elecated levels of IL-8 in fatal leptospirosis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
29. Knowledge and Attitude Towards Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Vaccination Among Prospective Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims in Klang Valley, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
30. Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis among Subfertile Couples of LPPKN Subfertility Clinic
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
31. Suppurative BCG Lymphadenitis and the Importance of Microbiology Investigations – A Case Report
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
32. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): A review on the prevalence, clinical manifestation, and disease assessment
    Journal type: Non Citation-Indexed
33. Alteration of the Gut Microbiome in Normal and Overweight School Children from Selangor with Lactobacillus Fermented Milk Administration
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
34. HLA-DRB1*04 as a Risk Allele to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis in Malay Population of Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
35. Self-assessment, attitude and perception of interprofessional learning in hospital acquired infection control practices among health professionals in KlangValley, Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
36. Occupational exposure and challenges in tackling M. bovis at human–animal interface: a narrative review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
37. The Role of RhoH in TCR Signalling and Its Involvement in Diseases
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
38. Effectiveness of Integrated Technology Apps for Supporting Healthy Food Purchasing and Consumption: A Systematic Review
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
39. Systematic Review on Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Antibacterial Activities: Application and Theoretical Perspectives
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
40. Evaluation of Tween 80 incorporated media to increase pathogen isolation from peritoneal fluid of CAPD patients at Hospital Kuala Lumpur
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
41. Measuring customer satisfaction on the cleanliness of food premises using fuzzy conjoint analysis: A pilot test
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
42. Applying interprofessional simulation to improve knowledge, attitude and practice in hospital- acquired infection control among health professionals
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
43. Human leucocyte antigens profiling in Malay female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: are we the same or different?
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
44. Challenges and Barriers of Blended Learning among Asian Health Sciences Students: a Pilot Study
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
45. RhoG’s Role in T Cell Activation and Function
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
46. The association of ABO and Rhesus blood type with the risks of developing SARS-CoV-2 infection: A meta-analysis
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
47. Antimicrobial and immunoregulatory efects of Lactobacillus delbrueckii 45E against genitourinary pathogens
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
48. Profiling bacterial communities and foodborne pathogens on food-associated surface following contact with raw beef, chicken and pork using 16S amplicon metagenomics
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
49. Fish-associated Streptococcus agalactiae ST283: first human cases reported from Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
50. Deploying A Novel Approach to Prepare Silver Nanoparticle Bellamya bengalensis Extract Conjugate Coating on Orthopedic Implant Biomaterial Discs to Prevent Potential Biofilm Formation
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
51. Eikenella corrodens necrotising myositis in an immunocompetent adolescent
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed - Scopus
52. Disease burden, antimicrobial resistance and molecular characterization of invasive group B Streptococcus among non-pregnant adults in Malaysia: A protocol study
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
53. Identification of skin bacterial profiles of early deceased bodies and the relation to post-mortem interval
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
54. Cardiac and Neurological Complications Post COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
55. Study on intestinal parasitic infections and gut microbiota in cancer patients at a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
56. Mycobacterium senegalense catheter-related bloodstream infection
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - ESCI
57. Characterisation of gut microbiota in Malaysian cancer patients using V3-V4 region of 16S rRNA gene sequencing
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
58. Unveiling a rare killer: Community-acquired Escherichia coli K1 meningitis in an adult patient
    Journal type: Citation-Indexed Journal - Science Citation Index (JCR)
PENERBITAN
2025
Characterisation of gut microbiota in Malaysian cancer patients using V3-V4 region of 16S rRNA gene sequencing
2024
Study on intestinal parasitic infections and gut microbiota in cancer patients at a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia
2024
Maternal and neonatal group B streptococcus colonisation: A systematic review and the meta-analysis of matched-pair studies
2024
Cardiac and Neurological Complications Post COVID-19 Vaccination: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series
2024
Identification of skin bacterial profiles of early deceased bodies and the relation to post-mortem interval
2023
Disease burden, antimicrobial resistance and molecular characterization of invasive group B Streptococcus among non-pregnant adults in Malaysia: A protocol study
2023
Fish-associated Streptococcus agalactiae ST283: first human cases reported from Malaysia
2023
Profiling bacterial communities and foodborne pathogens on food-associated surface following contact with raw beef, chicken and pork using 16S amplicon metagenomics
2023
Deploying A Novel Approach to Prepare Silver Nanoparticle Bellamya bengalensis Extract Conjugate Coating on Orthopedic Implant Biomaterial Discs to Prevent Potential Biofilm Formation
2023
Eikenella corrodens necrotising myositis in an immunocompetent adolescent
2023
Phenotypic and genotypic comparison of pathogenic group B Streptococcus isolated from human and cultured tilapia (Oreochromis species) in Malaysia
2023
Impact of FOODAlyzer© application on knowledge, attitude, and perception towards selecting commercial eateries to prevent foodborne disease
2023
Antimicrobial and immunoregulatory efects of Lactobacillus delbrueckii 45E against genitourinary pathogens
2022
Challenges and Barriers of Blended Learning among Asian Health Sciences Students: a Pilot Study
2022
A Systematic Review on the Usability of Web-Based Applications in Advocating Consumers on Food Safety
2022
The association of ABO and Rhesus blood type with the risks of developing SARS-CoV-2 infection: A meta-analysis
2022
Human leucocyte antigens profiling in Malay female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: are we the same or different?
2022
RhoG’s Role in T Cell Activation and Function
2021
HLA-DRB1*04 as a Risk Allele to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis in Malay Population of Malaysia
2021
Self-assessment, attitude and perception of interprofessional learning in hospital acquired infection control practices among health professionals in KlangValley, Malaysia
2021
Occupational exposure and challenges in tackling M. bovis at human–animal interface: a narrative review
2021
Measuring customer satisfaction on the cleanliness of food premises using fuzzy conjoint analysis: A pilot test
2021
Systematic Review on Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Antibacterial Activities: Application and Theoretical Perspectives
2021
Applying interprofessional simulation to improve knowledge, attitude and practice in hospital- acquired infection control among health professionals
2021
Evaluation of Tween 80 incorporated media to increase pathogen isolation from peritoneal fluid of CAPD patients at Hospital Kuala Lumpur
2021
The Role of RhoH in TCR Signalling and Its Involvement in Diseases
2021
Effectiveness of Integrated Technology Apps for Supporting Healthy Food Purchasing and Consumption: A Systematic Review
2020
Suppurative BCG Lymphadenitis and the Importance of Microbiology Investigations – A Case Report
2020
Elecated levels of IL-8 in fatal leptospirosis
2020
Elevated levels of IL-8 in fatal leptospirosis
2020
Time-kill and post-antibiotic effect of colistin at different static concentrations in vitro Acinetobacter baumannii
2020
Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis among Subfertile Couples of LPPKN Subfertility Clinic
2020
Alteration of the Gut Microbiome in Normal and Overweight School Children from Selangor with Lactobacillus Fermented Milk Administration
2020
Knowledge and Attitude Towards Vaccine Preventable Diseases and Vaccination Among Prospective Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims in Klang Valley, Malaysia
2019
Raised levels of Il-6, Il-17a, and Il-22 in fatal leptospirosis
2019
Gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) profiles of normal and overweight school children in Selangor after probiotics administration
2019
Elevated Interleukin-25 and Its Association to Th2 Cytokines in Systemic Lupus 3 Erythematosus with Lupus Nephritis
2019
Gamification, a Successful Method to Foster Leptospirosis Knowledge among University Students: A Pilot Study
2019
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on leptospirosis prevention among local communities in Jempol district, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
2019
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II association in chronic hepatitis B patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in a Malay population: A pilot study.
2019
Elevated Interleukin-25 and Its Association to Th2 Cytokines in Systemic Lupus 3 Erythematosus with Lupus Nephritis
2018
Approaches of Learning among Medical Undergraduates of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2016
2018
The predictive and diagnostic accuracy of vascular endothelial growth factor and pentraxin-3 in severe dengue
2018
Post-partum Invasive Group B Streptococcus Infection With Fatal Outcome: A Case Report
2018
Group B streptococcus infection in a sudden unexpected death of infancy – the importance of microbiological investigation at post-mortem
2017
APPROACHES OF LEARNING AMONG MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATES OF FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, UPM IN 2016
2017
Colistin-associated nephrotoxicity among patients in intensive care units (ICU) of hospitals in Selangor
2017
Characterization of a Group B Streptococcus infection based on the demographics, serotypes, antimicrobial susceptibility and genotypes of selected isolates from sterile and non-sterile isolation sites
2017
Comparative Analysis of Inflammatory Markers Produced by Macrophages Inoculated with Invasive and Colonizing Strains of Streptococcus Agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) and Evaluation of Patients" Clinical data
2015
An overview of foodborne illness and food safety in Malaysia
2015
Evaluation Of Modified Laboratory Processes For Isolation Of Bacteria And Fungi In Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Patients With Peritonitis
2015
Antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, serotype distribution and virulence determinants among invasive, non-invasive and colonizing Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) from Malaysian patients
2015
Pyrosequencing analysis of microbial community and food-borne bacteria on restaurant cutting boards collected in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia, and their correlation with grades of food premises
2014
Optimization of cell density and LPS concentration for the evaluation of nitric oxide production on BV-2 cells in a Griess assay
2013
Group B streptococcal bacteremia in a major teaching hospital in Malaysia: a case series of eighteen patients
2013
Rapid detection and identification of pathogens in patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) associated peritonitis by 16s rRNA gene sequencing
2013
Parental Refusal to Diphtheria Vaccine: A Fatal Outcome
2012
Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriers Among Medical Students in A Medical School
2012
Staphylococcus aureus in food and nares of food handlers in Kuala Pilah, Malaysia
2011
Hymenolepis nana in a renal transplant patient: to treat or not to treat?
2011
Molecular Characterization of Nosocomial Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci aureus by Rep-PCR
2010
Use of Rep-PCR in molecular epidemiology investigation of nosocomial pathogens in resource limited settings