Short Notes Essential Concepts in Molecular Medicine

DR. ALYAA MAHMOUD ALKHATEEB is an associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at Universiti Teknologi MARA, where she has taught medical students for over 12 years. She holds a PhD in Human Genetics from University Sains Malaysia at 2012 and specialises in Molecular Medicine research. An advocate for experiential learning, she supervises several MSc and PhD students in the field of genetic aspects of hypercholestroleima and on the molecular aspects of osteosarcoma. Dr. Alyaa's work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, Dr. Alyaa presented scientific papers at many national and international conferences.

DR. CHUA YUNG AN is a senior lecturer in pre-clinical studies at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, specialising in biochemistry and molecular medicine. He is actively engaged in research on the genetic aspects of lipid metabolism within the Malaysian population and has published his findings in several high-impact international scientific publications and symposia. The discoveries of his research team have significantly enhanced the understanding of diagnostic methods for lipid diseases. As an educator, he enjoys transferring his practical expertise into classroom sessions, thereby contributing to both the broader community and the development of emerging scientists and health practitioners.

DR. MUDIANA MUHAMAD was awarded the scholarship of Tenaga Pengajar Muda UiTM for her PhD. obtained in 2010 from University of Malaya, Malaysia She has been teaching Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine for 15 years since she started her academic career as a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine UiTM in 2009, subsequently appointed as Head of Department, Biochemistry and Molecular ular Medicine from 2016 until 2020. She was promoted to Associate Professor in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine in 2019 while having secured and/or completed multiple national research grants and an international grant in 3D cell molecular biology and molecular cancer research. She has graduated several MSc and PhD, with active ong ongoing supervision of four PhD candidates. She is currently the Head of Research Interest Group (RIG), Synthetic Biology, Engineering and Regeneration (SYBER) and the owner of nine copyrights as Inventor and Co-inventor with research publications in WoS/SCOPUS indexed joumals

DR. SHARANIZA AB. RAHIM is an associate professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine in Faculty of Medicine, Univerisiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia She received her Masters in Biochemistry from University of Malays in 2004 before joining Institute for Medical research (IMR) Malaysia as research assistant. She was then moving back to University of Malaya, working on a team in setting-up the Tissue Engineering laboratory for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery while working for her PhD. She received her PhD in Biotechnology in 2010 from University of Malays before joining Faculty of Medicine UITM.

SUSI ENDRINI was born in Pekanbaru Riau, Indonesia, on June 19, 1973. The school was completed in 1985 at SDN 012 Pekanbaru Senapelan. SMPNI Pekanbaru in 1988 and Ikasari Pekanbaru Pharmacy Secondary School in 1991. The Bachelor's degree was obtained through a flagship scholarship from FMIPA Kimia University of Riau and she successfully completed her studies in 1996. The Master's degree was obtained through a scholarship from the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through a graduate research assistance program from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1996 and a PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 1998. Post-doctoral work was conducted in Germany through the scholarship program of DAAD at the University of Jena in 2010. Then continued in several other countries, such as India and America, for various research fields of Biochemistry, Biomedicine Biomolecular and Tissue Culture. The author has various international and national awards, including World Class Professor of 2021. Silver Award MTE Award 2019, Gold Medal international Research and Innovation Symposium and Exposition 2019 and 2018 from UTHM Malaysia, Post Doctoral Research Award from DAAD Germany, Lecturer Achieving Koperta Wilayah Ill in 2011 Talented Scientist Awe Award from SV University, Andra Pradesh, India in 2010, Indonesian Inspiring Woman from Kartini Magazine in 2009 and 2010. International Special Guest from the National Academies of Sciences, Washington DC, USA in 2010. Best Indonesian Young Researcher in Medicine in 2010 from LIPI International Seminar Funding Award Yorkshire, Leeds University, UK from DIKTI in 2009. The current author has been the Rector of Abdurrab University since 2018. Previously, the author had served as Rector of YARSI University for the period 2013-2017 and 2017-2019. He was also Vice-Chancellor of YARSI University in the d of research and community service for the period 2009-2013 and the period 2005-2009 The author has also won research prants both from within the country and from abroad, such as the UTHM International Cooperation Grant for collaborative re Ministry of Education and Internal Grants, YARSI University, and Abdurab University to date. The author has an H index of Scopus 9 so various writings from the author have also been published in reputable international journals such as Scopus and WoS.

DR. WAN NOR I'ZZAH WAN MOHAMAD ZAIN is a lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA's Faculty of Medicine, specialising in biochemistry and molecular medicine. With more than 10 years in academia, she brings extensive knowledge and dedication to advancing molecular medicine education. She is committed to helping students grasp complex scientific concepts in clear and engaging ways. Her teaching and research have significantly deepened her passion for fostering a learning environment that connects academic insights in biochemistry and molecular medicine with practical applications.