FPS Staff Research Projects/Grants
External grant as PI
| No | Title of Project | Name of PI | Name of CO-PIs | Name and Amount of Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Formulation and Evaluation of Enteric Coated Capsules Filled with Oral Mucoadhesive Palifermin Nanoparticles (Dec 2014-Nov 2017) |
Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar | Yeong Siew Wei, Lee Ming Tatt | FRGS (RM 130, 200) Ref:(FRGS/2/2014/SKK02/UCSI/02/1) |
External grant as Co-PI
| No | Title of Project | Name of PI | Name of CO-PIs | Name and Amount of Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Novel Acinetobacter baumanii antibiotic potentiator from Kitabalia sp, Diospyros sp., and Litsea sp. ( Jan 2019-Dec 2020) |
Assoc Prof Dr Christophe Wiart (university of Nottingham) | Mogana Sundari Rajagopal Senior Lecturer Universiti UCSI |
FRGS ( RM 80000) Ref:(FRGS/1/2018/WAB07/UNIM/02/1) |
Internal grant as PI
| No | Title of Project | Name of PI | Name of CO-PIs | Name and Amount of Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Design and characterization of self-microemulsifying system of vorinostat for enhanced bioavailability. Dec 2017 - Ongoing |
Dr Ashok Kumar Janakiraman | Dr Liew Kai Bin & Dr Manogaran Elumalai | FRGS ( RM 25000) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-015 |
| 2. | Evaluation of the utilization and provision of written medicine information (WMI) among consumers, community pharmacists and private general practitioners in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Dec 2017 - Ongoing |
Dr. Omotayo Oladuntoye Fatokun | Mr Osama Helweh & Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | FRGS ( RM 7100) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-014 |
| 3. | Caco-2 and FHs 74 Int Cell Proliferation and Cellular Uptake Studies of Human Growth Factor Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles. Dec 2017 - Ongoing |
Manogaran Elumalai | Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar | FRGS ( RM 20000) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-013 |
| 4. | Force Degradation Studies and Development of A Stability Indicating Method of Flibanserin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient. Sep 2017 - Ongoing |
Chew Yik Ling | Bontha Venkata Subhramanya Lokesh | FRGS ( RM 25000) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-012 |
| 5. | Discovery of Natural Product Inhibitors of Phosphodiesterase 10A Using a Multistep Virtual Screening Protocol. March 2017 - Ongoing |
Anand Gaurav | Gabriel Akowuah | FRGS ( RM 18000) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-011 |
| 6. | Determination of Alendronate Sodium and Acarbose in Tablets: Development and Validation of HPTLC and FTIR Methods. (Nov 2015 – Oct 2016) |
Shaik Ibrahim Khalivulla | Gabriel Akowuah and Chew Yik Ling | FRGS ( RM 25000) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-010 |
| 7. | Optimisation of Processing Variables for Superior Quality Film-Coated Tablets. (Oct 2015-Sep 2016) |
Palanirajan Vijayraj Kumar | - | FRGS ( RM 25000) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-008 |
| 8. | Development and Evalaution of A Novel Direct Compressible XYLITOL-STARCH Base Co-processed Adjuvant for Orally Disintegrating Tablet Application. Oct 2015 -2019 |
Liew Kai Bin | Anand Gaurav | FRGS ( RM 24000) Ref: Proj-In-FPS-007 |
| 9. | Phytochemical Analysis, Preliminary Screening of Anti-cancer Activity and Oral Toxicity Study of Clinacanthus nutans Leave Extract. (May, 2012-September, 2013) |
AP Dr. Chin Jin Han | - | CERVIE RGS (RM 104,000) |
| 10. | Formulation and characterization of Novel Bioconjugated Polymeric Rapamycin(Sirolimus)nanoparticles. (Dec 2010 to Dec 2013) |
Mr. B.V.S. Lokesh | Dr.Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar | CERVIE RGS (RM 80,000) |
Internal grant as Co-PI
| No | Title of Project | Name of PI | Name of CO-PIs | Name and Amount of Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Notch and Wnt Specific Inhibitors of Cancer Stem Cells. (Feb 2014 - Jan 2016) |
- | Dr. Lee Siew Keah | CERVIE RGS (RM 170,000) |
| 2. | Purification and Identification of Potent Antioxidative Components of Tropical Fruits’ Peel and Their Oxidative Stabilization Effect in Cooking Oil. (Jan, 2012-Dec, 2013) |
- | Assoc. Prof. Gabriel A. Akowuah as co-researcher | CERVIE RGS (RM 236,500) |
MCPP Research Projects (Faculty research Grant – RM 1500)
| No | Title of Project | Name of PI | Name of CO-PIs | Name of Students | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Community pharmacists’ intentions to report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in Malaysia using the theory of planned behaviour: a cross-sectional study in Johor, Malaysia | Asst. Prof. Dr. Omotayo Fatokun | - | Hari Pretha Nair A/P Raghvan | 2018 |
| 2. | Post-licensure safety surveillance for Human Papilloma Virus vaccine in Malaysia | Asst. Prof. Fazlollah Keshavarzi | Asst. Prof. Dr. Omotayo Fatokun | Chang Lina | 2018 |
| 3. | A cross sectional study of public knowledge, attitude and practice towards counterfeit and adulterated medicines in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Asst. Prof. Fazlollah Keshavarzi | Mr Yap Chuan Sheng | Por Choo Shiuan | 2018 |
| 4. | Barriers and Enhancers of Medication Error Reporting Among Malaysian Hospital Pharmacists, A Qualitative Exploration | Asst. Prof. Fazlollah Keshavarzi | - | Yoo Keat Jiu | 2018 |
| 5. | Course Satisfaction and Perception of Malaysian Provisionally Registered Pharmacists toward Their Training: A Qualitative Study | Asst. Prof. Fazlollah Keshavarzi | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Hee Mei Qi | 2018 |
| 6. | Perception and acceptance of pharmacogenetic testing among the general public in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Asst. Prof. Dr. Omotayo Fatokun | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Nithya A/P Palani | 2018 |
PP491 Undergraduate Projects (Faculty Grant – RM 1500)
| No | Title of Project | Name of PI | Name of CO-PIs | Name of Students | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fabrication and evaluation of a minimally invasive delivery systems for a regenerative medicine and cell therapy | Ms. Melbha Starlin | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar | Vivien Ling Wang Ting | 2018 |
| 2. | Effect of Polymers on the Dissolution and Release Behaviour of Nateglinide in SR Matrix Tablets | Asst. Prof. Dr. Ashok Kumar Janakiraman | Ms. Melbha Starlin, Dr. Liew Kai Bin | Amanda Ng Thing Wei | 2018 |
| 3. | In vitro antimotility and anti-spasmodic effect of Garcinia mangostana extract in isolated chick ileum preparation | Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasikala Chinnappan | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Michelle Ooi Yi Ching | 2018 |
| 4. | In silico screening of selected flavanones for acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saleem | - | Law Su Hui | 2018 |
| 5. | In vitro antimotility and anti-spasmodic effect of Nephelium lappaceum extract in isolated chick ileum preparation | Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasikala Chinnappan | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Tan Xue Qin | 2018 |
| 6. | In Silico investigations on the probable macromolecular drug targets involved in the anti-schizophrenia activity of some medicinal Ocimum sanctum | Asst. Prof. Dr. Anand Gaurav | - | Goh Yen Joe | 2018 |
| 7. | In Silico investigations on the probable macromolecular drug targets involved in the anti-schizophrenia activity of Terminalia belerica | Dr. Asst. Prof. Anand Gaurav | - | Lim Chiew Fei | 2018 |
| 8. | In Silico investigations on the probable macromolecular drug targets involved in the anti-schizophrenia activity of some medicinal Nardostachys jatamansi | Asst. Prof. Dr. Anand Gaurav | - | Foong Xi Wei | 2018 |
| 9. | In vitro 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) enzyme evaluation of the leaves & barks of Artabotrys Suaveolens (Blume) | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasikala Chinnappan | Foo Jun Hoe | 2018 |
| 10. | Knowledge and awareness about blood pressure, stroke & prevalence of hypertension: A cross sectional study in respondents in community pharmacies in Klang Valley. | Mr. Yap Chuan Sheng | Prof. Dr. Yeoh Peng Nam; Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Cheah Dau Jin | 2018 |
| 11. | In-vitro Screening of Lilium lancifolium THUNB for Acetyl Cholinesterase Inhibition | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saleem | Asst. Prof. Dr. Haja Nazeer Ahamed | Irene Goh Cai Hong | 2018 |
| 12. | In vitro antioxidant activtiy of superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme evaluation of the leaves and barks of Artabotrys suaveolens (Blume) | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Asst. Prof. Dr. Sasikala Chinnappan | Theresa Lee Wei Ting | 2018 |
| 13. | Knowledge and awareness about blood pressure, stroke & prevalence of hypertension: A cross sectional study in respondents in a private university. | Mr. Yap Chuan Sheng | Prof. Dr. Yeoh Peng Nam; Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Khor Zi Xuan | 2018 |
| 14. | In-silico study of Bio active Phenylpropenoids from Lilium lancifolium Thunb. for Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition. | Asst. Prof. Dr. Anand Gaurav | Asst. Prof. Dr. Haja Nazeer Ahamed | Wang Wai Yern | 2018 |
| 15. | Phytochemical analysis and in vitro antioxidant effect of the methanolic fraction of the leaves of Artabotrys suavolens (Blume). | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Dr. Manogaran Elumalai | Koh Wei Ling | 2018 |
| 16. | Phytochemistry analysis and in vitro antioxidant effect of the methanolic fraction of the bark of Artabotrys suavolenes (Blume). | Asst. Prof. Dr. Mogana Sundari Rajagopal | Dr. Manogaran Elumalai | Foh Lu Min | 2018 |
| 17. | Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of Malaysian women towards cervical cancer vaccine. | Mr Fazlollah Keshavarzi | Mr Muhammad Arief | Ms Loh Jiaying | 2018 |
| 18. | Docking studies of curcumin and analogs with various phosphodiesterase 4 subtypes. | Dr Anand Gaurav | AP Dr Gabriel A. Akowuah | Ms Yau Xin Yi | 2017 |
| 19. | Investigation of Effect of Polymers and Processing Method on the Physical Properties of Orally Disintegrating Film. | Dr Ashok Kumar Janakiraman | Mr Liew Kai Bin | Ms Sim Kheng Yi-Ing | 2017 |
| 20. | Caco-2 cell Proliferation and Cellular Uptake Studies of Human Growth Factor Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles. | Mr Manogaran Elumalai | Dr Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar | Mr William Choo Cheng | 2017 |
| 21. | Project: FHs 74 Int Cell Proliferation and Cellular Uptake Studies of Human Growth Factor Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles. | Mr Manogaran Elumalai | Dr Palanirajan Vijayaraj Kumar | Ms Bharathy A/P Raghavan | 2017 |
| 22. | "Project: Beliefs and practices regarding Childhood fever among English-speaking Malaysian parents. | Dr Ali Qais Blebil | Dr Juman Abdulelah Dujaili (IMU) | Ms Hew Yu Hua | 2017 |
| 23. | Quantitative structure activity relationship studies for optimisation of selective phosphodiesterase 4B inhibitors based on triazine & 2-arylpyrimidine scaffold. | Asst Prof Dr Anand Gaurav | AP Dr Gabriel A. Akowuah | Por Choo Shiuan | 2016 |
| 24. | Knowledge and attitude of the public towards herbal use in community pharmacies in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. | Assoc Prof Yeong Siew Wei | - | Choong Yuan Chyi | 2016 |
| 25. | Evaluation of inhibitory effect of Momordica Charantia L. (Bitter Melon) seed oil on leukocyte migration and pro-inflammatory cytokines production in acute inflammation. | Asst Prof Dr Lee Ming Tatt | - | Goh Chuhn Hung | 2015 |
| 26. | Theoretical evaluation for anti-inflammatory effect of tetrahydrocurcumin by computer aided molecular docking system. | Mr Manogaran Elumalai | Asst Prof Dr Palanirajan Vijayraj Kumar | Elaine Tan Hui Chuen | 2015 |
| 27. | Evaluation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect of hesperetin in vitro. | Asst Prof Dr Mohammed Saleem Abdul Shukkoor | Assoc Prof Dr Chin Jin Han | Choong Yin Leng | 2015 |
| 28. | Evaluation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect of andrographolide in vitro. | Asst Prof Dr Mohammed Saleem Abdul Shukkoor | Assoc Prof Dr Chin Jin Han | Wong Gah Wai | 2015 |
| 29. | Evaluation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect of piperine in vitro. | Asst Prof Dr Mohammed Saleem Abdul Shukkoor | Assoc Prof Dr Chin Jin Han | Tae Wey | 2015 |
| 30. | Barrier Protective Effect of a 2,4,6-trihydroxyl-3-geranylacetophenone (tHGA) on Endotoxin0induced Inflammatory Responses in both Cellular and Animal Models. | Dr.Tham Chau Ling (Lecturer in UPM) | Dr Lee Ming Tatt (Inter-varsity supervisory collaboration) | Mr Muhammad Nazmi Firdaus bin Musa | 2014 |
| 31. | Awareness and knowledge of pregnant women about folic acid in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. | Mr. Fazlollah Keshavarzi | Ms Wan Mun Yi | Ms Choong Moon Ting | 2014 |
| 32. | Evaluation of analgesic activity of leaves of Manilkara zapota (Ciku fruit tree). | Mr. Mohamed Saleem Abdul Shukkoor | AP Dr. Chin Jin Han | Ms. Yong Ka Yee | 2013 |
| 33. | Effect of Clinacanthus nutans Leaves Extract on Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Mice. | AP Dr. Chin | Dr. Lee Siew Keah | Mr. Lau Kee Wei | 2013 |
| 34. | Health Beliefs and Perception of Breast Cancer Patients in Relation to the Usage of Herbal Medicines. | A.P. Dr. Yeong Siew Wei | Ms. Tan Bee Kim | Ms. Chan Mei Fong | 2012 |
| 35. | In vitro antibacterial activity of Clinacanthus nutans methanolic leaf extract. | Mr. Mohamed Saleem Abdul Shukkoor | AP Dr. Gabriel A. Akowuah | Mr. Ho Shing Yang | 2012 |
| 36. | Sub-Acute Toxicity Study of Clinacanthus nutans Leaves Extract in Rats. | AP Dr. Chin Jin Han | AP Dr. Gabriel A. Akowuah | Ms. P’ng Xiu Wen | 2012 |
| 37. | Phytochemical screening and bioautography of Clinacanthus nutans methanolic leaf extract. | AP Dr. Gabriel A. Akowuah | Ms. Priya Madhavan & Mr. Mohamed Saleem Abdul Shukkoor | Mr. Tiew Wah Peng | 2012 |
| 38. | Evaluation of the Toxic Effect of Strobilanthes crispus Leaves Extract in Rats. | AP Dr. Chin Jin Han | Dr. Lim Vuanghao | Mr. Lim Kean Tatt | 2011 |
| 39. | HPLC Analyses of Polyphenols in Plant Extracts and Their Antimicrobial Activity. | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gabriel A. Akowuah | Ms. Priya Madhavan | Mr. Cheong Wei Kiat | 2011 |
| 40. | Antimicrobial Activity of Strobilanthus crispus Ethanolic Extract. | Ms. Priya Madhavan | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gabriel A. Akowuah | Mr. Yap Chuan Sheng | 2011 |
| 41. | Toxicity study of Vinca rosea L. (periwinkle) in Sprague Dawley rats. | AP Dr. Chin Jin Han | Prof. Abas Hj Hussin (USM) | Mr. Kevin Liew Yen Wei | 2010 |
| 42. | Toxicity Study of Averrhoa carambola (Star Fruit) in Sprague Dawley Rats. | AP Dr. Chin Jin Han | Dr. Nalamolu K. Rao | Mr. Tomas Khoo Zi Yu | 2009 |
| 43. | Infra-red Profile and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Selected Botanicals. | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gabriel A. Akowuah | AP Dr. Chin Jin Han | Mr. Vun Vui Kiat | 2009 |
