2023 (CLASS OF 2009) Senior Lecturer, MAHSA University (CLASS OF 2007) Chief Researcher, Winnox Cosmeceutics Sdn Bhd DR. LEE KA HENG (CLASS OF 2003) Senior Science Officer, Selayang Hospital DR. NURULAMIN BIN ABU BAKAR BIOCHEMISTRY HOMECOMING SEMINAR BIOCHEMISTRY HOMECOMING SEMINAR 9th November 2023 Main Lecture Hall, BioTech 1, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia DR. MENEGA GANASEN Where Your SuccessBegins
Introduction A considerable number of biochemistry alumni presently occupy esteemed positions at various private enterprises, research institutions, and universities, both domestically and internationally. Consequently, knowledge of the endeavours of biochemistry alumni is imperative for the collection of feedback that can be utilised to improve the education of current undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, this "Biochemistry Homecoming Seminar (BHS)" serves as a forum to enlighten current biochemistry students regarding the requirements of international markets. Alumni are encouraged to participate in this programme by discussing their experiences during their time on campus and their achievements since completing the biochemistry programme. Additionally, it is anticipated that the alumni will be able to assist students in locating industrial training placements. Undergraduate and graduate students have derived advantages from the proceedings of the inaugural BHS, which took place on October 11, 2012. The prior seminar's influence has had a profound effect on the students, fortifying their sense of self, emotional wellbeing, intellectual growth, and spiritual readiness, as well as enabling them to engage in extracurricular and academic pursuits. In addition, it has furnished final-year undergraduates who are prepared to graduate with an opportunity to gain experience in preparation for a future profession, particularly in the field of biochemistry.
9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:10am 10:40am 10:50am 11:20pm 12:00pm 8:30am 12:30pm Performancebythe1st Year Students Speaker 3: Dr.NurulaminAbuBakar Senior ScienceOfficer, SelayangHospital “Negaraku” and“PutraGemilang” OpeningSpeechbytheDeanofFBSB Performancebythe 3rdYear Students Registration Speaker 1: Dr. LeeKaHeng ChiefResearcher, WinnoxCosmeceutics SdnBhd (AR&DEntityofWiproConsumerCare) Endof Seminar andLunch Performancebythe 4thYear Students ClosingRemarks andTokenofAppreciationbytheHeadof Department ofBiochemistry RecitationofDoa WelcomingSpeechbytheChairmanofOrganizingCommittee Speaker 2: Dr.MenegaGanasen Senior Lecturer,MAHSAUniversity Performancebythe 2ndYear Students OpeningCeremony Photo Session Dialogue Moderator:Dr.MohdEzuanKhayat 12:10pm TENTATIVE
I would like to applaud our alumni, especially our three speakers who were invited. I extend them my sincere gratitude and my heartiest appreciation for their willingness to involve in the effort to support their alma mater. I also wish you all well in your upcoming responsibilities. Your spirit is gratefully acknowledged and rewarded. Science, technology and innovation are central to success in today’s economy. It is imperative that activities like this be inculcated in seeking future research opportunities and promoting scientific and technological networking among researchers, institutions and industries. This Homecoming Seminar has been successfully organised for the past 11 years and has become a tradition for the Department of Biochemistry. Let the tradition continue for the well-being of the faculty and the alumni’s future endeavours. Last but not least, I would like to congratulate and express my appreciation to the organizing committee for their tireless effort in making this seminar a success. Once again, have a fruitful seminar and welcome home to all speakers! Best wishes and thank you. Prof. Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa Dean, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Message from Dean It is my pleasure to warmly welcome everyone to the Biochemistry Homecoming Seminar 2023 organized by the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (FBSB), UPM. “Homeisthestarting place oflove, hope and dreams.”
Message from Head of Department The Homecoming Seminar is an annual event linking our alumni and the Department. It offers a venue for students to learn from and expose to insightful perspectives, advice and guidance from our alumni. In addition, this provided ideas and an overview of the job fields for the students that will pursue after graduating. I would like to express my appreciation to the distinguished alumni, who have consented to be the speakers for BHS 2023. Thus far, our alumni are always willing to support the Department activities. The focus is on strengthening academic-industry-alumni linkages in a collaborative and cooperative manner. I hope this relationship will continue to be nourished and flourished. Congratulations and warmest appreciation to the organizing committee for their contribution in making the seminar a success. With Knowledge We Serve. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syahida Ahmad Head of Department, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dear colleagues and friends, It gives us immense pleasure to invite and welcome all the guests, distinguished speakers, participants and students to our “Biochemistry Homecoming Seminar 2023”, in conjunction with the 47th Convocation Ceremony of University Putra Malaysia.
The homecoming seminar has been a tradition in the Department of Biochemistry since its first maiden seminar in 2012. The idea was first coined by the late Prof Dr Maziah Mahmood that entails on bringing back the alumni to the Department of Biochemistry to enhance the interaction and inter-institutional collaborations among researchers, industries, academics and myriad of other fields that our alumni can link us with. It is believed to also act as an ideal platform to showcase how versatile Biochemistry graduates can be. In line with the theme of this year’s homecoming seminar, “Where your success begins”, it has been our greatest hope that this homecoming seminar will continue to serve as a platform for the exchange of experience, knowledge and expertise with the respective alumni, as well as to explore any potential collaboration in the future. I hope this homecoming seminar will be stimulating and engaging, yet a fulfilling experience for all the students in the Department of Biochemistry. Last but certainly not the least, I would like to extend my gratitude for the unwavering support and encouragement received from both the Dean and the Head of the Department of Biochemistry throughout the organization of the seminar. Special appreciation goes to the Organising Committee, the 3rd year Biochemistry students for their hard work and unrelenting perseverance in making this 10th edition of homecoming seminar a memorable and successful one. To all the speakers, thank you for sharing your experience at this seminar and welcome home! Prof. Dr. Mohd Shukuri Mohamad Ali Chairman, Biochemistry Homecoming Seminar 2023. Message from Chairman On behalf of the organizing committee for the Biochemistry Homecoming Seminar 2023 (BHS 2023), I am truly honoured and delighted to take this opportunity to welcome all the students, lecturers and alumni to the 10th edition of this homecoming seminar. It gives me a great pleasure and privilege to serve as the Chairman for this year’s seminar.
Dr. Lee Ka Heng is a technical leader with 12 years of working experience at Wipro Research and Innovation Centre (Malaysia). He specializes in R&D with strong expertise in basic and applied research in the field of dermatology. Based on his passion, his research findings have led to 7 patent fillings and publications of 14 scientific articles. In his research discovery journey, he found new technical insights on skin hyperpigmentation and invented novel solution in addressing it. In addition, he also discovered signature skin microbiome profile in sensitive skin and hijab scalp that proven to be normalized clinically with novel compound. To date, he has received a total of four international Young Scientist Awards. On the personal front of him, he enjoys travelling and exploring different culture of the world. DR. LEE KA HENG (CLASS OF 2007) Chief Researcher Winnox Cosmeceutics Sdn Bhd (A R&D Entity of Wipro Consumer Care)
Dr. Menega Ganasen obtained her Bachelor Degree with Honors (BSc Hons) in Biochemistry and Master in Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology from the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and PhD in Structural Biology in University of Hyogo (Japan). She did two years of postdoctoral fellowship in the University of Tokyo (Japan) and National University of Singapore (NUS). Her works in research resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. Currently she is a senior lecturer in Faculty of Medicine (MAHSA University), specializing in clinical biochemistry. DR. MENEGA GANASEN (CLASS OF 2009) Senior Lecturer,MAHSAUniversity
DR. NURULAMIN BIN ABU BAKAR (CLASS OF 2003) Senior Science Officer, Hospital Selayang, Selangor Dr. Nurulamin Abu Bakar obtained his Bachelor Degree with Honors (BSc Hons) in Biochemistry from the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Master in Health Science (Biomedical Science) at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and PhD in Medical Science (Clinical Glycomics) at the Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Currently he is a Senior Science Officer (Biochemist) / Medical Laboratory Scientist at Hospital Selayang, Selangor and actively involved with Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB) as a Council Member and Managing Editor of its journal; Malaysian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry (MJCB). His work resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals /textbook chapters, presentations at national and international conferences, and establishment of several specialized diagnostic testing.
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PREVIOUS SPEAKERS BIOCHEMISTRY HOMECOMING SEMINAR Mr.Haris Bin Sulaiman (Class of 2009) Licensed Auctioneer & Real Estate Negotiator in Real Estate Businesses Dr.Nurshafika Mohd Sakeh (Class of 2011) BusinessDevelopment Manager Ministry ofAgriculture and Food Security (MAFS) Dr.AhmadAfifAbdul (Class of 2006) SeniorAssistantDirector Trade Practices Section Ministry of InternationalTrade and Industry 2022 2019 Chm.Azyyati Mohd Padzil (Class of 2008) Scientist of Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI) Dr.WendyYeoWai (Class of 2007) Lecturer, Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine (PUGSOM) PerdanaUniversity Dr. Sarega Racheal (Class of 2009) Fertility Medical Science Manager MerckKGaA
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS BIOCHEMISTRY HOMECOMING SEMINAR Mr. MuhammadAkmalHakim(Class of 2012) CEOChief ExecutiveOfficer (CEO) Halways Sdn Bhd Mr. MohdHafiz Bin Ramly (Class of 2005) ChiefDirector PlanningCoordinationUnit of PlanningDevelopmentDivision Department ofAgricultural, Ministry ofAgriculture andAgroBased Industry Malaysia (MOA) Dr.TengkuAhmadDamitriAl-AstaniTengkuDin (Class of 2003) Senior Scientist of BreastCancerAwareness and ResearchUnit HospitalUniversiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) 2017 Dr.TanHuiYin (Class of 2007) DeputyDean, Faculty ofApplied Sciences, TunkuAbdul RahmanUniversityCollege (TARUC) Mr. Ramesh Sadiappan (Class of 1994) General Manager Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad Dr.ThamChau Ling (Class of 2007) Senior Lecturer (Cell Biology) Department of Biomedical Science Faculty of Medicine andHealth Science,UPM 2018
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS BIOCHEMISTRY HOMECOMING SEMINAR Dr.TanChye Ling (Class of 1998) Research Scientist Institute of Medical Biology (Anti-Aging and Skin Biology) Mr.Kamarudin Jazuli (Class of 1980) DeputyDirector (Production) Ministry of Education 2016 2015 Mr. Shawal Maradona (Class of 2008) Scientific Officer (Biochemist) Division of Cord Blood Bank, National BloodCentre Dr. RuslanAbdullah (Class of 1984) Director of Sustainability Research andDevelopment MPOB Assoc. Prof.Dr.AzizAhmad (Class of 2000) Dean ofDirector Center for Fundamental and Liberal Education Universiti MalaysiaTerengganu Mr. Mani MaaranKrishnan (Class of 1997) Director for Quality Assurance and Compliance HandalGroup
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS BIOCHEMISTRY HOMECOMING SEMINAR Dr.KowCheongWei (Class of 1991) Chairmanship of Selangor MCAYouthWing Dr.WanAbdul RahamanWanYaacub (Class of 1972) Biotechnology Initiatives NorthernCorridor ImplementationAuthority 2014 2013 Mr. MathavanA.Chandran (Class of 1992) Chief ExecutiveOfficer INFOVALLEYGroup ofCompanies Mr. Muzaffar ShahGhazali (Class of 1993) GPKHEM SMKLKTP Pemanis Segamat,Johor Ms.NafeesaNajwa MohamedKalam(Class of 2003) Manager of BusinessAnalysis SCOMI Dr.KhaizurinTajulAriffin (Class of 2003) Senior Lecturer Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine UniversitiKebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS BIOCHEMISTRY HOMECOMING SEMINAR Assoc. Prof.Dr. MariamTalib (Class of 1999) Faculty of Science andTechnology Universiti MalaysiaTerengganu (UMT) Dr.JeevanA/LKaruppan (Class of 2000) Centre of FoodTechnology MARDI, Serdang, Selangor 2012 Dr. Sreemanan Subramaniam(Class of 2004) School of Biological Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Dr.TeeChong Siang (Class of 2004) Faculty of Science UniversitiTunkuAbdul Rahman (UniTAR)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES (FBSB) UPM ALUMNI CENTRE UPM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (PAUPM) DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, FBSB
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