Curriculum Vita Dr Nagi Alhaj (2)

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CURRICULUM VITA Dr. NAGI AHMED ABDULLAH AL-HAJ http://www.facebook.com/people/Nagi-ALhaj/1066284528 Qualification: -Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Biology, Faculty Medicine, UPM 6 month (2007) -Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solid Lipid Nanoparticles, Faculty Veterinary Medicine UPM 2 years (2007-2009) Research Interest: -Molecular Biology and Medical Microbiology of Infectious Disease, Immunology, Virology, Mycology, -Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as Drug carrier and Nanostructure Lipid Carrier Member of American Society for Microbiology 2010 Member of Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB), Member of Malaysian Society for Microbiology (MSM), Member of Malaysian Society of Pharmaceutical Technology (MSPT),

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CURRICULUM VITADr. NAGI AHMED ABDULLAH AL-HAJ

http://www.facebook.com/people/Nagi-ALhaj/1066284528

Qualification:

-Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Biology, Faculty Medicine, UPM 6 month (2007)

-Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solid Lipid Nanoparticles, Faculty Veterinary Medicine

UPM 2 years (2007-2009)

-PhD in Molecular Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM (2007)

-Msc in Medical Microbiology from Sana’a University, Yemen, (2000)

Research Interest:

-Molecular Biology and Medical Microbiology of Infectious Disease, Immunology, Virology,

Mycology,

-Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as Drug carrier and Nanostructure Lipid Carrier

-Natural Product and Marine Science Activity against Microbe

Member of American Society for Microbiology 2010

Member of Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB),

Member of Malaysian Society for Microbiology (MSM),

Member of Malaysian Society of Pharmaceutical Technology (MSPT),

Member of Malaysia Nanotechnology Association (MNA).

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Scientific Background:

Assistant Professor in 2009 at Sana’a University, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Sciences, Department of Medical Microbiology in Yemen.

Over 45 papers has been published in international and local journals, proceedings,

abstracts and reports, actively participated in local and international conferences and

seminars as well as exhibition on innovation, invention and research products in which

won several medals. Since 1996 his research has focused on several issues including

Infectious Diseases, Bacteriology, Mycology, Marine Sciences, Molecular Biology and

Nanoparticles drug delivery carrier etc.

Lecture of Molecular Biology and Medical Microbiology courses for Master programme

Department of Medical Microbiology, Sana’a University, Yemen.

Lecture of Clinical diagnostic Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Nursing

Microbiology, Physiology Bacteria in Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen.

Address Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Sciences, Sana’a University, P.O. Box 13078, Sana’a, Yemen

E-mail [email protected]

Phone (mobile) 00967- 773579777 Sana’a Yemen

Birth date 9 May, 1972

GenderMale

Marital StatusMarried

Place of BirthBaddan, IBB, Yemen

Citizenship Yemeni

Current employer Assistant Professor Dr (Sana’a University, Yemen Republic), Faculty

of Medicine and Health Sciences Department of Medical

Microbiology.

Academic qualifications

Post Doctoral Research fellow 1st

September 2007 -31st August 2009

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (University Putra

Malaysia), Serdang, 43400, Selangor DE, Malaysia

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Project Leader Professor Dr. Rasedee Abdullah

Title “Preparation and Production of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for

Drug Delivery”

Post Doctoral Research fellow 1st

February 2007 -31st August 2007.

Department of Medical Microbiology and Parsitology,

Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, (University

Putra Malaysia).

Project Leader Associated Professor Dr Mariana Nor Shamsudin

Title   “Antimicrobial Peptides Production for Destruction   of Multiple

Drug Resistant Superbugs, MARS” 

Degree: PhD

Field: Molecular Biology (Medical Microbiology)

Name of Institution University Putra Malaysia

Place Serdang, 43400, Selangor, Malaysia

Year 2007

Degree M.Sc & Postgraduate Diploma

Field Medical Microbiology

Name of Institution Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Sciences, Sana’a University, Sana’a, Yemen Republic

Place Sana’a, Yemen

Title of project Prevalence of Brucellosis Among Abattoir Workers in Republic of

Yemen

Year 2000

Degree BSc

Field Medical laboratory Sciences

Name of Institution Sana’a University, Yemen Republic, Faculty of Medicine and Health

Sciences

Place Sana’a, Yemen

Year 1994

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Working Experience

Position Lecture (Assistant Professor Dr)

Department Medical Microbiology Department

Field of interest Medical Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Marine Sciences, Infectious

Diseases, and Nanotechnology particularly on Solid Lipid Nanoparticles.

Position Director

Department Medical Laboratory, Yemen Medical Center (privet)

Date 1st May 1995 – 30th October 2001

Published Work/ Journals and Proceedings/Abstracts

1. Nagi. A. AL-Haj 1 , 2*, Nurmas .I. Mashan1, Mariana. N.Shamsudin1, 3, Habsah Mohamad4,

Charles. S.Vairappan5, and Zamberi Sekawi1. 2009. Study on Antibacterial Activity of

Malaysian Seaweeds against Staphylococcus aureus. African Journal of Biotechnology.

Accepted.

2. Nagi. A. ALHaj 1 , Rasedee Abdullah4*, Siddig Ibrahim2 and Ahmad Bustamam2, 2008.

Tamoxifen Drug Loading Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Prepared by Hot High Pressure

Homogenization Techniques. American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. 3(3):

219-224. Click here

3. Nagi. A. ALHaj 1 , Siddig Ibrahim2, Ahmad Bustamam2, 3, Rasedee Abdullah4*. 2009. Solid

Lipid Nanoparticles Loaded Nigella Sativa oil Extracted by Supercritical Fluid

Extraction. American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Accepted

4. Nagi A. AL-Haj , E. Amghalia, Mariana N. Shamsudin, Rasedee Abdullah, Rahmah

Mohamedand Zamberi Sekawi. 2009. Antibacterial Activity of Honey Against

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Research Journal of Biological Sciences 4

(8): 943-947

5. Nagi A. AL-Haj ,  Nurmas I. Masha, Mariana N. Shamsudin, Habsah Mohamad, Charles S.

Vairappan and Zamberi Sekawi. 2009. Application of RT-PCR to Detect Treated and

Untreated Staphylococcus aureus Genes with Marine Algae. Research Journal of

Biological Sciences 4 (8): 952-959. 

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6. Nagi A. AL-Haj , E. Amghalia, Mariana N. Shamsudin, Rasedee Abdullah, Rahmah

Mohamedand Zamberi Sekawi. 2009. Novel Molecular Analysis for Characterization of

Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome in a Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus

aureus Isolated from Malaysian Hospital. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. (8):

943-947

7. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , and Rasedee Abdullah2. 2009. Solid lipid nanoparticles Preparation and

characterization. International Journal of Pharmacology. 5 (1): 90-935. Click here

8. Nagi. A. AL-Haj 1, 2 * , Lai .L. Suang 1,.,Mariana. N.Shamsudin1,2, Rasedee Abdullah2,

Rahmah .Mohamed3 and Zamberi Sekawi1.2009. Genes Expression in Biosynthesis

Lipopolysaccharide of Burkholderia pseudomallei the Causative Agent of

Melioidosis. Research Journal of Biological Sciences 4 (6): 668-674. Click here

9. Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Ahmad Bustamam Abdul, Manal Mohamed Elhassan, Syam

Mohan, Mohamed Yousif Ibrahim, Abdelbasit Adam Mariod, Nagi. A. ALHaj and

Rasedee Abdullah 2009. GC/MS Determination of Bioactive Components ant Antibacterial

Properties of Goniothalamus umbrosus Extracts. African Journal of Biotechnology. Vol. 8

(14), pp. 3336-3340. click here

10. Lai .L. Suang 1, Nagi. A. AL-Haj 1, 2 *. ,Mariana. N.Shamsudin1,2, Rasedee Abdullah2,

Rahmah .Mohamed3 and Zamberi Sekawi1 2009. In Silico Annotation of the Genes

Involve in Biosynthesis of Lipopolysaccharide for Burkholderia pseudomallei.

Research Journal of Applied Sciences 4 (2): 62-72. Click here

11. Nagi. A. ALHaj 1 , Norfarrah .M. 2A. Mariana, N. Shamsudin2, 3, Fatimah .M. Yusoff3 and

Aziz Arshad3 .2009. Novel Antibacterial Activity of Peptide gene extracted from

Malaysian Sea Cucumber. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 4 (4): 482-486. Click

here

12. Nagi. A. AL-Haj 1, 2 * , Lai .L. Suang 1,.,Mariana. N.Shamsudin1,2, Rasedee Abdullah2,

Rahmah .Mohamed3 and Zamberi Sekawi1.2009. Polymerase Chain Reaction and

Cloning of Burkholderia pseudomallei Putative Genes. Research Journal of Medical

Sciences 3 (3): 104-110. Click here

13. Lai .L. Suang 1, Nagi. A. AL-Haj 1, 2 * .,Mariana. N.Shamsudin1,2, Rasedee Abdullah2,

Rahmah .Mohamed3 and Zamberi Sekawi1 2009 Molecular Procedure for Detection of

Burkholderia pseudomallei. Research Journal of Applied Sciences 4 (2): 73-79. Click here

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14. Nurmas .I. Mashan1, Nagi. A. AL-Haj 1,2 * ,Mariana. N.Shamsudin1, 3, Habsah Mohamad4,

Charles.S.Vairappan5, and Zamberi Sekawi1.2009. Detection the Antibacterial Effect of

Seaweeds on Staphylococcus aureus DNA Repair Gene (adaB) and Cell Wall Protein

Synthesis (sav1017) by Molecular Approaches. Research Journal of Biological Sciences.

Research Journal of Biological Sciences 4 (6): 662-667. Click here

15. Nagi. A. AL-Haj 1 , 2*, Nurmas .I. Mashan1, Mariana. N.Shamsudin1, 3, Habsah Mohamad4,

Charles. S.Vairappan5, and Zamberi Sekawi1. 2009. Antibacterial Activity in Marine

algae Eucheuma denticulatum Against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus

pyogenes. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 4 (4): 519-524. Click here

16. Siddig Ibrahim Abdelwahab, Ahmad Bustamam Abdul, Manal Mohamed Elhassan, Syam

Mohan, Adel Sharaf Al-zubairi, Nagi A. ALHaj Rasedee Abdullah and Abdelbasit Adam

Mariod.. Some Pharmacological Properties of the Hexane Extract of Goniothalamus

umbrosus Leaves. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research.  880-885.

17. Nurul. H. Idris12, Nagi. A.AL-Haj 3* , Mariana N. Shamsudin1,2, Raha A. Rahim4. 2009.

Evaluation of safe attenuated Vibrio alginolyticus for oral vaccination of Lates

calcarifer against vibriosis. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 4 (4): 509-513.

Click here

18. Nagi. A. ALHaj 1 , Mariana, N. S. 2, Raha, A. R.3 , Somarny, W. M. Z. 2, S., Lai .L. Suang2

and Hana F. Z2. 2009. Cloning Sequencing and Characterization of

Lipopolysaccharides Genes of Vibrio alginolyticus. Research Journal of Biological

Sciences. 4 (4): 472-476. .Click here

19. Sairah A.K1., 1,2Rasedee A*, 2Sheikh O., 3Rozita R., and Nagi ALHaj1,2. 2009. The Effect

of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin and Tamoxifen on Growth and Angiogenesis

of Mammary Tumor in Sprague-Dawley Rat. American Journal of Pharmacology and

Toxicology. 4(1): 12-16, 2009. Click here

20. E. Amghalia 1, Nagi. A. AL-Haj 2 *.  Mariana. N. Shamsudin1 , Nurmas .I. Mashan1 2009.

Natural Product Activity against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Genes.

Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 4 (4): 449-452. Click here

21. E. Amghalia 1, Nagi. A. AL-Haj 2* ., V. Neela1, and Mariana. N. Shamsudin1 2009.

Molecular Detection and Epidemiological Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus from

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Malaysian Hospitals using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA-Typing. Research

Journal of Biological Sciences. 4 (4): 433-437. Click here

22. E. Amghalia 1, Nagi. A. AL-Haj 2* . Mariana. N. Shamsudin1 Son Radu3, Rozita Rosli4, V.

Neela1, and Raha A Rahim5.2009. Multiplex PCR Assays for the Detection of Clinically

Relevant Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from

Malaysian Hospitals. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 4 (4): 4 (4): 444-448.

Click here

23. N. ALHaj , N.S. Mariana. A.R.Raha. and Z. Ishak .2008. Development of a PCR primer

and a marker band for detection of Escherichia coli from various sources based on

arbitrary primer set. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 3 (11): 1327-1332.Click

here

24. N. ALHaj , N.S. Mariana. A.R.Raha. and Z. Ishak .2008. Application of Horseshoe Crab-

Turbidity Basis in the Development of a Sensitive Detection Assay for Gram

Negative. Research Journal of Biological Sciences. 3 (12): 1381-1386. Click here

25. N. ALHaj , N.S. Mariana. A.R.Raha. and Z. Ishak .2008. Molecular Characterization of

Horseshoe Crab Anti-lipopolysaccharide Factor C- Peptide for hybridization-based

detection method of Gram Negative Bacteria. Research Journal of Biological Sciences.

3 (12): 1392-1397. Click here

26. Nagi. AL-Haj , N.S. Mariana, A.R. Raha and Z. Ishak 2008. Detection of diarrheagenic

Escherichia coli isolated using molecular approaches. Research Journal of

Microbiology 3(5) 359-367.Click here

27. N. Alhaj , N.S. Mariana, A.R. Raha and Z. Ishak .2007. Prevalence of Antibiotic

Resistance among Escherichia coli from Different Sources in Malaysia. Research

Journal of Pharmacology 1 (2): 44-49.Click here

28. N. AL-Haj , N.S. Mariana, A.R. Raha and Z. Ishak . 2007. Simultaneously Detection of

Enteropathogenic E.coli and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli by Polymerase Chain

Reaction. Journal of Applied Science 7 (17).2531-2534.Click here

29. N. ALHaj , N.S. Mariana. A.R.Raha. and Z. Ishak. 2007. Development of Polymerase

Chain Reaction and Dot blot hybridization to detect Escherichia coli isolates from

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various sources. Research of Journal Microbiology 2 (12).926-932. Click here

30. N. AL-Haj , N.S.Mariana. A.R.Raha. and Z. Ishak, 2007. Phenotypic and Genotypic

Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance among Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli.

Research Journal of Medical Sciences 1 (5): 245-250. Click here

31. Hassan Al-Shamahy, Khalad al-Kharsah, Nagi Al-Haj. 2000.Sero-epidemiological

survey of brucellosis in abattoir workers in Sana’a city, Yemen. Yemen Medical

Journal, Vol.3, No.2, 7-10.

32. Nagi Al-Haj . BioMalaysia2009. Conference and Exhibition 17-19 November 2009

“Accelerating Commercialization in Biotechnology” Kuala Lumpur convention center,

Malaysia.

33. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , and Rasedee Abdullah2. Formulation and characterization of Olive oil

loaded solid lipid Nanoparticles and Nanostructure Lipid carriers. The Malaysian

Nanotechnology Society (MAS) 27th - 29th October 2009. Nanotech Malaysia 2009. Kuala

Lumpur convention center ,Malaysia, Oral Presentation .

34. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , and Rasedee Abdullah2. Future of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. The

Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) 18 th Scientific

Meeting. 18-20th August 2009 at the Saujana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Oral Presentation

35. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , and Rasedee Abdullah2. Nanostructure Lipid Carrier based on Nigella

sativa oil Extracted by Supercritical Fluid Extraction. The Malaysian Society for

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) 18th Scientific Meeting. 18-20th August

2009 at the Saujana Hotel, .Kuala Lumpur. Abstract

36. Nagi Al-Haj . 18th IAEWP World Peace Congress and 1st IMAF International Martial Arts

Festival 2008. (Peace As A Tool For Global Integration) 29th to 31st October 2008,

Sunway Resort Hotel & Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. Abstract

37. Nagi Al-Haj . BioMalaysia Conference and Exhibition 7-9 October 2008 “Strengthening

Value Creation in Biotechnology” Kuala Lumpur convention center ,Malaysia, Abstract

38. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Raha Abdu Rahim and Zamri Ishak. 2008.

Development Genetic Marker and primer based on RAPD Technique for Detection

Escherichia coli from Different Sources. 30th symposium of Malaysia Society for

Microbiology, 16th-19th August. August at Hyatt Regency Resort Kuantan, Pahang Darul

Makmur, Malaysia. Abstract

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39. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , and Rasedee Abdullah2. Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Prepared Using A

High Pressure Homogenization Technique. The Malaysian Society for Molecular

Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB) 17th Scientific Meeting. 23rd-25th June 2008 at the

Saujana Kuala Lumpur Hotel. 30th symposium of Malaysia Society for Microbiology, 16th-

19th August. August at Hyatt Regency Resort Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.

Abstract

40. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , Roghaieh Abbasalipour1 and Rasedee Abdullah1. Solid Lipid

Nanoparticles Preparation, Characterization and Production from Palm oil. Asian

Scientific Conference in Pharmaceutical Technology. 1st -3rd June 2008. The Bayview

Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia. Abstract

41. Roghaieh Abbasalipour1, Nagi AL-Haj 1 , Maznah Ismail2 , Arifa Abdul kadir1, Shaidan

Radmin1 and Rasedee Abdullah11..Tamoxifen Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles:

Preparation and Characterization. Asian Scientific Conference in Pharmaceutical

Technology. 1st -3rd June 2008. The Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi, Penang,

Malaysia. Abstract

42. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana N. S, Raha A. R and Zamri Ishak. 2006. Rapid Detection

Diarrheagenic Pathogens through Molecular Approaches. 9th IMBN conference and 16th

MSMBB Scientific Meeting (Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and

Biotechnology) 4th –5th September 2006 .The Legend Hotel Kula Lumpur, Malaysia .

(Poster). Abstract

43. . Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana N. S, Raha A. R and Zamri Ishak. 2006. Phenotypic and genotypic

characterization of antimicr obial resistance in Escherichia coli isolates from different

sources. 28th symposium of Malaysia Society for Microbiology, 24th-27th November.

Renasissance Melaka Hotel. Melaka. Abstract

44. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Raha Abdu Rahim and Zamri Ishak .2005. Marine

Biolysate and Carbohydrate Assays for the Detection of Escherichia coli,SalmonellaI Sp

and Vibrio cholera Based on cell wall Polysaccharide .27th symposium of Malaysia Society

for Microbiology, 24th-27th Novrmber. Grand Plaza Park Royal, Penang 202-204.

Abstract

45. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Raha Abdu Rahim and Zamri Ishak .2004.

Multiplex polymerase chain reaction for detection Escherichia coli from direct fecal

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sample and other different sources. 26th symposium of Malaysia Society for Microbiology,

25th-28th November. Langkawi Lagoon Resort, Langkawai. Abstract

46. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana N. S, Raha A. R and Zamri Ishak 2004. (Direct Detection of

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli from Stool Samples by Polymerase Chain Reaction.

National Diagnostic Conference and Workshop 4th-7th October 2004. Kotakinabalo

Kelantan . Abstract

47. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana N. S, Raha A. R and Zamri Ishak 2003. (Molecular Analysis Of

Glutamate Decarboxylase (Gad) In Escherichia Coli from Different Sources ). Third

Federation of Asia Pacific Microbiology Societies Conference, 15-18 October 2003, Nikko

Hotel Kuala Lumpur. Abstract

48. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana N. S, Raha A. R and Zamri Ishak 2003. Comparative DNA profiles

of a bioindicator organism, Escherichia coli from Malacca Straits waters. UPM-JICA

PROJECT WORKSHOP 2003, Malacca Straits Research and Development Centre

(MASDEC), Renaissance Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya. Abstract

49. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Raha Abdu Rahim and Zamri Ishak 2003.

(Application of Chemiluminescent Assay for Detection Escherichai coli Isolates from

Different Sources). Institutions of Higher learning (IPTA) Research Development and

Exposition2003 PWTC Kula Lumpur 9th -12th OCT 2003. Abstract

50. Nagi Al-Haj , Mariana N. S, Raha A. R and Zamri Ishak. 2003. The genotyping of

Escherichia coli Isolates from Human, Food, Animal and Environmental Sources by

Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Analysis. 13th Scientific meeting of

MSMBB (Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) 19 th –21st May

2003. Putrajaya Marriot Hotel Putrajaya Malaysia. Abstract

Awards Received

1. Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Vasntha Kumari Nella, Zamberi Sekawi, Rukman Awang Hamad,

Nagi. A. Al-Haj, Mohammed Nazri Aziz, Ehsanollah G.R, Mohammed Azam M Noor,

Rusmah Yousf ,M.N Nik Khairul Azizi, and Salman Atshan.2009. Bioinfosys for Multiple-

Drug Resistant (MDR) Pathogens Control. Exhibition of Invention, Research &

Innovation. 22end - 24th July 2009. Silver Award.

2. Mariana Nor Shamsudin Nurul. H. Idris, Nagi. A.AL-Haj, Raha A. Rahim.2009. Provaccsis:

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Probiotics-enhanced Vibriosis Vaccine for Fish Health Improvement. Gold Award.

3. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , and Rasedee Abdullah2. NanoPutra as Drug Delivery: Production,

Characterization and Application. Malaysian Technology Expo 2009.PWTC 19th -21st

February 2009. Bronze Award .

4. Nagi AL-Haj 1 , and Rasedee Abdullah2. Solid Lipid Nanoparticles Prepared Using A High

Pressure Homogenization Technique. The Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and

Biotechnology (MSMBB) 17th Scientific Meeting. 23rd-25th June 2008 at the Saujana Kuala

Lumpur Hotel. Best Poster Award

5. Rasedee Abdullah, Nagi AL-HAj, Roghaieh Abbasalipour. 2007. Exhibition of Invention,

Research & Innovation. 27th - 29th November 2007. University Putra Malaysia.

Development of a Novel Drug Delivery Carrier Based on Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. Silver

Award

6. Rasedee Abdullah, Nagi AL-HAj, Roghaieh Abbasalipour. 2007. Exhibition of Invention,

Research & Innovation. 27th - 29th November 2007. University Putra Malaysia.

Preparation and Characterization of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. Bronze Award .

7. Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Nagi Al-Haj, Raha Abdu Rahim and Zamri Ishak. 2006.

International Exposition of Research and inventions of Institutions of Higher Learning

2007, 10-12 August, Kula Lumpur Conventional Center (KLCC).Eco-Trex: Portal

Molecular Diagnostic Kit for Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli. Participant

8. Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Nagi Al-Haj, Raha Abdu Rahim and Zamri Ishak.2006. Exhibition

of Invention, Research & Innovation. 22end - 24th July 2006 Faculty of medicine and

health sciences, University Putra Malaysia.Colorimetric and Molecular Approaches for

detection Diarrhoeagnic Pathogens .Dual assay Detection Systems. Silver Award.

9. Mariana Nor Shamsudin, Nagi Al-Haj, Raha Abdu Rahim and Zamri Ishak.2005. Exhibition

of Invention, Research & Innovation. 8th March 2005 Faculty of medicine and health

sciences, University Putra Malaysia( Rapid and Simple Test for the Detection of E.coli,

Salmonella spp, and V. cholerae Based on Carbohydrate of Lipopolysaccharide.) . Silver

Award.

Workshops

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1. A workshop on applied bioinformatics and genomics to support contemporary life

science research in Malaysia. Motif and Pattern Searching. 8 October 2009, MGRC

Training Centre, Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur Dr. Arif Anwar

2. National Workshop on Nano Delivery Systems For Nutrition, Cosmetic, Pharma and

Agro: Physico-Chemical Characterization of Nano Systems: Prof Dr. Rainer H. Muller

and Dr Cornelia M. Keck, 18th -19th February 2009. Institutes of Bioscience, University

Putra Malaysia.

3. National Seminar and Workshop on Molecular Diagnosis and Typing of Bacterial

Pathogens. 2008 (Special focus on MARSA). Faculty of Medicine and Health Science,

UPM 24th November (Seminar) and 25th -27th November 2008.

4. A workshop on (Cracking Code).2006.15th June October 2005.Graduate School

Students. UPM. Participant.

5. Workshop on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.2006. 19th to 21st June 2006 at

Biotechnology Department (BTM).University Puta Malaysia. Participant

6. Workshop on SPSS Analysis.2006.18 to 19th April 2006. Faculty of Medicine and Health

Sciences, University Putra Malaysia. Participant

7. Workshop on Data Analysis Using SPSS.2006. 25th March 2006. Faculty of Medicine

and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia. Participant

8. A workshop on (Writing Good Thesis).2005.16th, 22end and 29th October 2005.Graduate

School Students.UPM. Participant

9. A Workshop on Biosensor Technology: Renaissance Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya. 11th

12th July 2003. Participant

Seminars Attended

1. Prof.Dr Rainer H.Muller From Free university Berlin.. -Lipid Nanoparticles for the

optimized delivery lipophilic, poorly water in pharma, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.

Meeting room, LIVES, Universiti Putra Malaysia 28th August 2008

2. Prof.Dr Rainer H.Muller From Free university Berlin. 28 August 2008. Nanocrystals

(Smart Crystals) for the optimized delivery of active poorly soluble in water and organic

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media. Meeting room, LIVES, Universiti Putra Malaysia. 28th August 2008

3. APC TM PCR Technology “Opening a new chapter on Novel Gene Discovery”. ALL

EIGHTS (M) SDN BHD. Meeting room, LIVES, Universiti Putra Malaysia 14th August 2008.

4. Gene Fishing TM Technology: Differentially Expressed Gene (DEG) Discovery. ALL

EIGHTS (M) SDN BHD. Meeting room, LIVES, Universiti Putra Malaysia. 14th August 2008.

5. Development of AVIAN Influenza Virus (H5N1) Vaccines. IBS, Bilik Kesidang Utama,

Universiti Putra Malaysia 14th August 2008.

6. Research Opportunity at Imperial College London in Proteomics. Dr. Judith Nancy.

Auditorium, L2, Institute of Bioscience, 5th August2008

7. Becoming a Successful Journal Author - A UPM - Elsevier Publishing Seminar.24 July

2008. Thinking of publishing your research in prestigious journals? Main Auditorium,

Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia

8. Translation Research in Oncology. 17 January 2008.Faculty of Medicine and health

scinces, University Putra Malaysia. Participant

9. Dr. Lim Wee Guan, PhD (From Bio-Rad, Singapore). Protein Purification System: A New

Technology from Bio-Rad” 2.08. 2007. Venue : Auditorium Hall, 2nd floor, IBS.

10. Dr. Hossein Hosseinkhani (USA).CLINICAL APPLICATION OF GENE THERAPHY

FOR BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING ". 12.07. 2007. Venue : Auditorium Hall, 2nd floor,

IBS

11. Ranjana P Bird (Canada).Promotion & Publication of Research Findings in Biological &

Medical Journals " .23.07. 2007. Venue : Auditorium Hall, 2nd floor, IBS

12. “LC-MS techniques in natural product & metabolomic research"(10/09/2007). Venue :

Auditorium Hall, 2nd floor, IBS

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13. “HPLC techniques: Maximising productivity in the lab "(11/09/2007). Venue :

Auditorium Hall, 2nd floor, IBS

14. Public Lecture: How to Publish Research Finding. 6th November 2007.Institue Bioscinces.

University Putra Malaysia.

15. “Identifying and Understanding the Psychological, Emotional and Neurological

Hazards of Computer Use. 2006.14th February. Dewan Taklimate, Ground Floor,

Administration Building UPM. The speaker was Dr. Harold Finkleman. Participant

16. A Special Seminar and National Launch of WHO report on “Genomic and World Health”.

Institute for Medical Research Kula Lumpur 31st October 2002.partecipent

OTHER INFORMATIONS

Language Proficiency

- Fluent in written and Verbal Arabic and Good in English, good specking in Malay

Interests and Activities

-Doing research work in Microbiology and Molecular Biology and Nanotechnology

- Reading, playing score, netball and table tennis

-President of International Student Association (UPMISA 2005-2006)

-Member of Graduate Student Club at Faculty of Medicine and health sciences,

University Putra Malaysia

Personal Skills

- Computer literacy (internet, ms-office, photoshop, power point, cluster analysis, SAS, SPSS)

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- Skillful in time management, productive, dependable, responsible, able to work in group and

independently, friendly, and possess warm personality.