Ts Sharmanee Thiagarajah
Lecturer | School of Healthy Aging, Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine
Academic Qualifications
MSc in Biotechnology
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching
BSc (Hons) in Microbiology
Areas of Interest
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Environmental Health
Genetics (Telomere)
Circadian Rhythm
Research
- Name of grant: Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
Funder: Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
Project title: Gingerols and Shogaols: Investigations on the role of selective phosphodiesterase 4B inhibition in the respiratory anti-inflammatory activity without central side effects
Code: FRGS/1/2021/SKK06/UCSI/02/4
Duration: 2020-2022
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: RM 139,700
Status: On-going - Name of grant: Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF)
Funder: UCSI University
Project title: E-Learning Stem Education in Malaysia
Code: Proj-2019-In-FHMS-032
Duration: 2019- 2022
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: RM 23,950
Status: Completed - Name of grant: Research Grant Scheme (RGS)
Funder: UCSI University
Project title: Construction of Turmeric Intergrated Carrageenan Bed for Wound Dressing: Animal Study
Code: Proj-In-FMS-018
Duration: 2013- 2019
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: RM 30,000
Status: Completed
Current Research Project
- Practice and Knowledge on the Use of COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test Kit (RTK) among Malaysians
- Knowledge and Use of Home Pulse Oximeter for Detection of Silent Hypoxia among Population in Suburban Jakarta, Indonesia
- Awareness, Knowledge and Practices of Environmental Health in Perinatal and Early Childhood among Healthcare Professionals in Selangor
Publications (Selected)
- Normina Ahmad Bustami, Chung Keat Tan, Yu Zhao Lee, Rahela Zaman, Yu Bin Ho, Farahnaz Amini, Edmond Siah Chye Ng, Sharmanee Thiagarajah, Ahmad Zaharin Aris, Marjan Sadat, Eugenie Tan Sin Sing (2025). Evaluating Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Chinese Herbal Medicines Used by Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. EnvironmentAsia, 18 (1), 78-92 (Scopus Indexed, Q4)
- Andriyani, A., Lee, Y.Z., Win, K.K., Tan, C.K., Amini, F., Tan, E.S.S., Thiagarajah, S., Ng, E.S.C., Ahmad Bustami, N. Fast food consumption, obesity and nutrient intake among adults in Indonesia. Food Research. 2024; 8 (Suppl. 3) : 55 – 65. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.8(S3).5 (SCOPUS Indexed, Q3)
- Mabroor Ghani, Yu Zhao Lee, Eugenie Sin Sing Tan, Chung Keat Tan, Farahnaz Amini, Edmond Siah Chye Ng, Sharmanee Thiagarajah, Yu Bin Ho, Normina Ahmad Bustami (2023) . Dietary Protein Intake, Health-Related Quality of Life and Sleep Quality of Malaysians. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 19 (SUPP14), 91-100 (Scopus Journal)
- Al‑Suwayyid LS, Janakiraman AK, Thiagarajah S, Gunasekaran B, Khanna K, Kumar A. (2023) Green synthesis of ginger‑encapsulated zinc oxide nanoparticles: Unveiling their characterization and selective cytotoxicity on MDA‑MB 231 breast cancer cells. J Adv Pharm Technol Res. 14(4):p 325-331, Oct–Dec 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/japtr.japtr_313_23 (IF 1.4)
Professional Bodies
- Professional Technologist (P.Tech), Malaysia
- Member, Asian Federation of Biotechnology
- Member, Nutrition Society of Malaysia
- Member, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Conference
- Pavalashamini P., Seghayat, M.S., Tan C.K., Amini F., Normina A.B., Tan E.S.S., Ng E.S.C., *Thiagarajah S. Clinical Efficacy and Safety Of Mesenchymal Stem Cells In Treating Liver Diseases: A Literature Review. 5th – 6th Jan 2022. International Virtual Conference On Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology and Advanced Medicine.
- Bavani Naido, Sheiladevi Sukumaran, Sharmanee Thiagarajah. Knowledge, Perception and Willingness to Pay for Cord Blood Banking: A Pilot Study. 28th – 29th Aug 2021. International Conference on Education, Humanities and Technology Research (ICEHTR).
- Sheiladevi Sukumaran, Nadiatul Syima Mohd Shahid, Nabilah Abdullah, Sharmanee Thiagarajah. e-Learning of STEM in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions: Status and Challenges. 2021. International General Studies Conference. Page 33
- Eugenie Sin Sing Tan, Yu Bin Hob, Chung Keat Tan, Farahnaz Amini, Normina Bustami, Sharmanee Thiagarajah, Edmond Siah Chye Ng. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) Residues in Surface Water Bodies from Selangor (Malaysia): Occurrence and Environmental Risk Assessment. 4th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2021 (ICMBB2021) 1st -3rd June 2021, Page 162
- Sharmanee Thiagarajah, Effiong P. E., Siyumbwa S. N., Eugenie Sin Sing Tan, Chung Keat Tan, Farahnaz Amini, Normina Bustami, Edmond Siah Chye. Antimicrobial Effect of Quercus Infectoria and Acorus Calamus in Wound Model. 4th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2021 (ICMBB2021) 1st -3rd June 2021, Page 137
- Petricia Pawel, Sharmanee Thiagarajah, Sheiladevi Sukumaran. Knowledge, Attitude and Perception towards Colorectal Cancer Among Public. 4th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2021 (ICMBB2021) 1st -3rd June 2021, Page 143.
- Ng CY , Seghayat MS, Normina AB, Tan ESS , Tan CK, Thiagarajah, S. , Ng ESC, Amini F. 2020. Cluster analysis of macronutrient intake and DNA damage among Malay Women. Together Towards Optimal Nutrition. NSM Conference 2020. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Award and Recognition
- REIG awards: 2
- International Conferences Awards: 3
- Copyrights: 20+
Research Network & Collaboration
- SATU Joint Research Scheme (International)
- Pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical companies
- Multidisciplinary collaborations across medicine, public health, environmental health and precision medicine
Contributions to Society
- Public health education and community outreach.
- Organizer of international conferences, CME programmes and research workshops.
