PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A highly skilled Language Editor with a PhD in Medicine and a strong background in clinical and environmental health research, specialising in endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), gut microbiome studies, and DNA methylation analysis. With extensive research experience, has authored multiple high-impact publications, presented at international conferences, and contributed to policy revisions through research. Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring teams, coordinating projects, and managing laboratory operations to improve research efficiency. Adept in next-generation sequencing (NGS), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and statistical analysis, with a proven track record of securing research grants and awards for innovative work. Multilingual, with strong organisational and leadership skills, having chaired workshops and contributed to academic and student associations.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Oakscience Technology Services Sdn. Bhd., Selangor, MY Selangor, MY Language Editor October 2024 – Present

● Edit 5–7 manuscripts weekly, ensuring grammatical accuracy, correct punctuation, and adherence to high language

standards.

● Enhance clarity, coherence, and flow of scientific writing, improving logical structure and readability for target

audiences.

● Ensure consistency with publisher-specific style guides and formatting requirements.

● Conduct fact-checking and cross-reference consistency across manuscript sections, tables, and figures.

● Provide constructive feedback and editorial guidance to authors to strengthen scientific communication.

● Support pre-peer-review editorial decisions by identifying the novelty of the study and the significance of the

reported findings.

Institute of Pathology, Laboratory and Forensic Medicine (I-PPerForM), UiTM Selangor, MY

Postdoctoral Researcher January 2023 – October 2024

● Coordinated and executed four clinical research projects on endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) using LC-MS technology, improving research efficiency by 60%.

● Led experiments on EDC effects in human cell lines, producing three progress reports and authoring five papers, contributing to one successful grant application.

● Drafted a white paper to revise government policy on EDC exposure to influence legislative changes within 24 months.

● Presented research findings to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation and at three international conferences, enhancing institutional visibility.

● Managed project planning, including materials procurement, services, and publication processes, ensuring completion within the stipulated timeline.

● Supervised junior researchers on lab work and provided guidance on statistical analyses, experimental techniques, and academic writing.

Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Selangor, MY

Research Assistant April 2022 - December 2022

● Edited and authored five manuscripts on the carbon footprint of food and material waste, leading to one publication in a WoS-indexed journal and another as a book chapter within nine months.

● Conducted journal research and managed manuscript submissions, increasing publication success rates by 30%.

● Collaborated on a research framework for waste reduction strategies, contributing to the development of policy

recommendations within six months.

● Investigated prenatal BPA exposure and its effects on blood pressure, intestinal histopathology, and physiological

parameters in neonates and adult offspring.

Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Selangor, MY

Graduate Research Assistant February 2020 - December 2022

● Collected, prepared, and analysed data on prenatal BPA and postnatal trans-fat diet effects on rat small intestine and gut microbiome, contributing to four high-impact publications.

● Taught DNA extraction, animal handling, scientific calculations, and the use of digital microscopy and statistical analysis tools.

● Contributed to two successful grant applications.

● Assisted in procurement and laboratory maintenance, improving lab efficiency by 15% through streamlined

operations.

Institute of Medical Molecular Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Selangor, MY

Postgraduate Teaching Assistant October 2021 - August 2022

● Supervised and guided students during small-scale research projects.

● Trained new research assistants in animal handling and laboratory protocols, improving team productivity by 25%.

● Trained students in software or tools relevant to their course.

● Participated in departmental meetings and training sessions.

● Assisted with tutorials, seminars, and laboratory sessions.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

2021 — 2023 Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine, Universiti Tekonologi MARA

(UiTM) Sungai Buloh, Selangor

• Focused on the gut microbiome and DNA methylation in BPA-exposed and trans-fat-fed animal models.

2020 — 2021 Master of Science in Medicine, Universiti Tekonologi MARA

(UiTM) Sungai Buloh, Selangor

• Studied the effects of BPA on physiological parameters and intestinal histopathology in rats.

2016 — 2019            Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, University College London

(UCL) London, United Kingdom

• Conducted DNA cloning, plasmid culture, and Southern blotting; researched GABAergic deficits in Rett syndrome.

CERTIFICATIONS • DELF A2 (French Language Proficiency)

• IELTS Band 7.0 (English Language Proficiency)

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

ACHIEVEMENTS

2023 Silver Medal under the Professional category in the Malaysia Grand Invention Expo.

Second Prize in the Young Investigator Award Oral Presentation (Basic Science) at the 16th Congress of the Asian-Pacific Society of Atherosclerosis and Vascular Disease (APSAVD).

Research Excellence Award (Anugerah Penyelidikan Cemerlang, APC) for finishing studies within the minimum duration (<3.5 years).

Graduate On Time (GOT) Award for completing PhD in Medicine within the stipulated time (<5 years).

2022 Bronze Medal in the Inventor category at the Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition (IIDEX).

2021 Silver Medal in the Individual Innovation Award category at the Virtual International Medical Innovation Competition.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Research and Laboratory

• Cell and Molecular Biology: Cell culture, Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining, Next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA extraction, Haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining.

• Analytical Techniques: Solid phase extraction (SPE), Liquid-liquid extraction (LLE).

• Animal Research: Blood pressure recording, Animal handling and dissection, GFP microinjection into zebrafish embryos, Bacterial DNA cloning.

• Electrophysiology: Extracellular and intracellular recordings

• Genetics: Southern blotting

Software

• Data Analytics and Statistics: SPSS, R, GraphPad Prism

• Image and Genome Analysis: ImageJ, UCSC Genome Browser

• Neural Modeling: NUERON

SOFT SKILLS

• Efficient in managing complex research projects, ensuring timely completion and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and derive meaningful conclusions.

• Proficient in presenting research findings clearly to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.

• Effective team player with experience in cross-functional research collaborations.

• Adept at troubleshooting research-related issues and implementing solutions.

LANGUAGES

Malay                  Native or Bilingual Proficiency French

English                    Full Professional Proficiency

REFERENCES

Prof. Dr. Noor Shafina Binti Mohd Nor - Deputy Dean (Postgraduate & Professional Training), Faculty of Medicine, UiTM

Contact: +60-12588 2756 | drshafina@uitm.edu.my

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hamimah Binti Sheikh Abdul Kadir - Institute of Pathology Laboratory and Forensic Medicine, UiTM

Contact: +60-16212 8344 | sitih587@uitm.edu.my

• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Clinical Medicine ~ Endocrinology - Obesity/metabolic diseases
• Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Microbiology ~ Medical Microbiology - Gut microbiome
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Biomedical Sciences ~ Molecular Medicine - Endocrine disruptors