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Muhamad Ashraf Bin Rostam

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Biomedical Science - Doctor of Philosophy, Royal Melbourne Institut of Technology University (RMIT)
  • Master of Health Sciences (Research) - Masters Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies - Post Graduate Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology (Honours) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Muhamad Ashraf Bin Rostam (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Kuantan Campus

KULLIYYAH OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Other's position:

Deputy Director, Centre for Professional Development

ashrafrostam@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


  • Cellular Signalling
  • Molecular Biology


Area of Specialisation


  • Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Biomedical Sciences ~ Other Biomedical Sciences n.e.c.


Professional Membership


  • 2015 - 2020 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Active Member), IKRAM Pahang
  • 2017 - 2017 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ordinary Member), Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology


Teaching Responsibilities


Advanced Nutrition 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024
BASIC CHEMISTRY 2016/2017
CASE STUDY 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024
CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 2017/2018
Critical Appraisal of Scientific Literature in Nutrition and Dietetics 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT 1 2016/2017
FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL MICROBIOLOGY 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
FUNCTIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY 2017/2018 2016/2017
Genes & Nutrition 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
GENES AND NUTRITION 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
HEALTH MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION 2025/2026 2024/2025
Health Management and Administration 2025/2026 2024/2025
HUMAN BIOCHEMISTRY 2016/2017
Islamic Input in Food and Nutrition 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
ISLAMIC PRACTICES IN FOOD & NUTRITION 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
IT & HEALTH INFORMATICS 2025/2026
NUTRITION EDUCATION & HEALTH PROMOTION 2023/2024 2021/2022
Nutrition Education and Health Promotion 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024
Nutritional Biochemistry 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
Nutritional Immunology 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
NUTRITIONAL MICROBIOLOGY 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
Nutritional Status Assessment 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2019/2020
NUTRTIONAL IMMUNOLOGY 2017/2018 2016/2017
Research Project in Dietetics 1 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
Research Project in Dietetics 2 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
SEMINARS IN NUTRITION & DIETETICS 2021/2022


Supervision


Mechanisms Of Action Of Phenolic Compounds From Anacardium Occidentale In Stimulating Glucose Uptake Via Regulation Of Glut 4 And Its Related Micrornas In 3t3-L1 Adipocyte Cells.
Ph.D Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
Elucidation On The Effect Of Probiotic Streptococcus Salivarius K12 On The Virulence Factors Of Candida Albicans And Its Role In Oral Carcinogenesis.
Ph.D Completed 2023 Co-supervisor
Expression Of Genetic Biomarkers And Leptin Hormone Changes Induced By Class Ii And Class Ii Intermaxillary Elastics During Orthodontics Tooth Movement..
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
The Inhibitory Effect Of Jacalin On Oral Cancer Cell Progression .
Master Completed 2025 Main Supervisor
Development And Evaluation Of Animated Videos To Promote Healthy Nutrition During Pregnancy & Exclusive Breastfeeding For Childhood Stunting Prevention.
Master Completed 2025 Co-supervisor
The Effects Of Doxycycline-Nigella Sativa-Eugenol (Dne) Nano-Emulsion On Cellular Activity, Alp And Collagen-I Gene Expression In The Periodontal Ligament Cells.
Master Completed 2022 Co-supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2023 - 2025 Empowering Kindergarten Teachers and Parents in Kuantan to Address Screen-media Dependency: A Comprehensive Interventional Approach to Reduce Excessive Screen Time Among Children
2022 - 2023 Sci-ON
2021 - 2022 Development & Validation of a Mobile Digital Epidemiological Detection System (DETect) for Educational Institution
2020 - 2024 Development and validation of educational animated video series promoting healthy nutritional management during pregnancy towards prevention of child stunting
2019 - 2024 Intervention Program for Stunting Problem among Children in Pahang #anakmalaysiatinggi
2017 - 2021 Therapeutic properties, remineralisation and mechanistic study of novel, nano-fusion antibiotic paste
On-Going
2024 - Present Expression of Genetic Biomarkers and Leptin Hormone Changes Induced by Class II and Class III Intermaxillary Elastics During Othodontic Tooth Movement
2023 - Present Growth and development in the early life ? an integrated approach
2023 - Present Ibu-bapa Memantau Pendidikan Reproduksi, Seksual & Sosial Anak-anak (IMPRESS)
2022 - Present Determining the mechanism of Jackfruit seed-derived-Lectin (Jacalin) in the inhibition of oral cancer cell transformation
2020 - Present Elucidation on the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of Theobroma cacao (cocoa) towards Streptococcus mutans on orthodontics archwires
2018 - Present Mechanisms of action of phenolic compounds from Anacardium occidentale in stimulating glucose uptake via regulation of GLUT 4 and its related microRNAs in 3T3-L1 Adipocyte Cells


Awards & Recognition


02 Aug, 2023 Best Teaching Innovation Award (Virtual Learning) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
25 Jul, 2019 Journal Article Publication Award - International Islamic University Malaysia University


Publications


Articles

2025 Biological roles of selected microRNAs in glucose metabolism as a candidate biomarker for diabetes mellitus. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 69 (12) pp. 1-9
2025 Extraction of local artocarpus heterophyllus (Jackfruit) seeds and its ffects on the migration of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9 (SUPP3) pp. 159-163
2025 Healthy maternal nutrition for child stunting prevention and its promotion through animated video-based education: a narrative review. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 9 (SUPP3 (2025)) pp. 95-102
2025 Kawal diri hasilkan kandungan di media sosial elak 'makan diri'. Berita Harian, Minda Pembaca (3hb September 2025) pp. 13
2025 Pornography exposure among adolescents: awareness, attitudes and knowledge of Malay Muslim mothers. International Journal of Care Scholars, 8 (3) pp. 158-170
2025 Waspada khayalan di media sosial mesej kekayaan tanda kejayaan. Berita Harian, Minda Pembaca (27hb November 2025) pp. 13
2024 Development & evaluation of an animated video on healthy weight gain and energy intake during pregnancy for stunting prevention. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (2) pp. 3067-3078
2024 Development and evaluation of educational video on healthy maternal diet to prevent child stunting. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 19 (10) pp. 59-71
2024 The development of an educational video on sports nutrition for Silat athletes in Malaysia. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (5) pp. 172-179
2023 A systematic review of maternal dietary intake and its association with childhood stunting. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 22 (1) pp. 8-15
2023 Psychological impact of pornography exposure among university students in Kuantan. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 7 (2) pp. 2909-2916
2023 The effect of chrononutrition on mental well-being among IIUM students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 7 (5) pp. 154-164
2023 The role of podoplanin inhibitors in controlling oral cancer progression. Archives of Oral Biology, 157 () pp. 1-7
2022 A systematic review on the role of Artocarpus heterophyllus (jackfruit) in cancer research. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 6 (3) pp. 2766-2780
2022 Association between social media pressure on body image and eating attitude among IIUM female students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences (IJAHS), 6 (3) pp. 2702-2711
2022 Review: exploring the potential of Nigella sativa for tooth mineralization and periodontitis treatment and its additive effect with doxycycline. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 3 (1) pp. 136-146
2022 Review: exploring the potential of Nigella sativa for tooth mineralization and periodontitis treatment and its additive effect with doxycycline. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 3 (1) pp. 136-146
2022 The anti-cancer properties of artocarpus heterophyllus (jackfruit): a systematic review. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 3 (1) pp. 20-20
2022 The effect of educational video intervention on the knowledge of folic acid supplementation among International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) female undergraduates. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 22 (Suppi. 1) pp. 4-4
2021 Integriti, ketelusan penting dalam pelaksanaan TRIIS. Berita Harian, 28 October 2021 () pp. 11-11
2020 Advanced glycation end products: the knowledge, attitude and practice among IIUM Kuantan undergraduate students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (3 https://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/issue/view/15) pp. 1387-1396
2020 Knowledge, attitude, practice of night market food handlers regarding the use of repeatedly heated cooking oil in Kuantan, Pahang. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (3 Special Issue: Current Research in Nutrition and Dietetics) pp. 1376-1386
2020 Moisture, ash and fat composition of Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus (Sauvage, 1878) and Pangasius Nasutus (Bleeker, 1863). International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (3 Special Issue: Current Research in Nutrition and Dietetics) pp. 1486-1495
2020 The awareness of cancer and its association with consumption of food high in nitrosamine: knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) among IIUM Kuantan undergraduate students. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (3) pp. 1240-1251
2020 The effect of high advanced glycation end products (age) in food on back pain: a systematic review. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (3) pp. 1321-1334
2020 The therapeutic potential of nigella sativa in the inhibition of advanced glycation end product (age) formation: a systematic review. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 4 (2) pp. 1158-1173
2019 The effect of oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius K12 on Candida albicans biofilm formation. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia (IMJM), 18 (Supplementary Issue 2) pp.
2018 Flavopiridol inhibits TGF-β-stimulated biglycan synthesis by blocking linker region phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of Smad2. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 365 (1) pp. 156-164
2018 Signalling pathways regulating galactosaminoglycan synthesis and structure in vascular smooth muscle: implications for lipoprotein binding and atherosclerosis. Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 187 () pp. 88-97
2018 The antimicrobial activities of fig (Ficus carica L.) leaves extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherechia coli. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 2 (1) pp. 272-284
2016 The role of specific Smad linker region phosphorylation in TGF-β mediated expression of glycosaminoglycan synthesizing enzymes in vascular smooth muscle. Cellular Signalling, 28 (8) pp. 956-966
2015 Methotrexate inhibits proliferation but not proteoglycan synthesis or glycosaminoglycan hyperelongation in human vascular smooth muscle cells. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacology, 5 (4) pp. 1-6
2015 Peptidyl-prolyl isomerases: Functionality and potential therapeutic targets in cardiovascular disease. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology, 42 (2) pp. 117-124
2015 The expansion of GPCR transactivation-dependent signalling to include serine/threonine kinase receptors represents a new cell signalling frontier. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 72 (4) pp. 799-808
2014 Transforming growth factor β-mediated site-specific Smad linker region phosphorylation in vascular endothelial cells. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 66 (12) pp. 1722-1733
2013 Suramin inhibits PDGF-stimulated receptor phosphorylation, proteoglycan synthesis and glycosaminoglycan hyperelongation in human vascular smooth muscle cells. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 65 (7) pp. 1055-1063
2013 Transforming growth factor-β signalling: role and consequences of Smad linker region phosphorylation. Cellular Signalling, 25 (10) pp. 2017-2024
2011 Plasma cholinesterase assay among Malaysian vector control operators occupationally exposed to insecticides. Saudi German Hospital Medical Journal, 5 (2) pp. 115-127
2011 Plasma cholinesterase assay among Malaysian vector control operators occupationally exposed to insecticides. Saudi German Hospital Medical Journal, 5 (2) pp. 115-127
Conference or Workshop Items

2024 Fabrication of chitosan collagen glycerine scaffold for oral wound treatment. In: International Conference On Advanced Engineering Materials And Composites 2024,
2022 Covid-19 cluster management in educational institution : challenges in field & digital epidemiology. In: The 8th Unimas Public Health Seminar 2022,
2015 Cyclin dependent Kinases as potential therapeutic targets for atherosclerosis. In: 78th Harden Conference: Protein Kinases in Health and Disease,
2014 Signalling pathways controlling glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chain synthesizing enzyme gene expression as potential therapeutic target for atherosclerosis. In: The Higher Degree by Research Student Conference 2014,
2013 Tgf-β stimulated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) biosynthetic gene expression in vascular smooth muscle cells. In: The 2013 Joint Meeting of AVBS & ANZMS,
2011 Assessment of insecticide poisoning among vector control operators using a new biomarker, the enyzme β-glucuronidase. In: UiTM Sarawak Conference 2011,
Books

2025 Ibu bapa memantau kesihatan reproduktif, seksual & sosial anak-anak: buku panduan untuk anak lelaki. Malaysians Against Pornography, ISBN: 978-629-96012-0-3
2024 Macam mana kalau, kali ini kita berjaya?: bagaimana mengatasi ketakutan dalam meneroka masa depan. IMAN Publication, ISBN: 9786297665184
2022 From garden to kitchen. Department of Nutrition Sciences, ISBN:
2022 IIUM Kuantan Campus COVID-19 Guidelines. IIUM Kuantan COVID-19 Operation Room, ISBN:
2017 Bio-monitoring of human insecticide poisoning using a new biomarker, the beta-glucuronidase. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-670-8