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• Project management and strategy to elucidate the antioxidant activity in various extraction methods conducted on C. nutans polysaccharides to produce a metallic nanodrug. Identifying the nanodrug's potential as an anticancer and antibacterial agent. • Identifying plant metabolites and elucidating their mode of action for the highest antioxidant activity by metabolomics studies.• Synthesising a nanodrug using a green approach and studying the mode of action of the developed nanodrug compared with clinical antibiotics and chemotherapeutic drugs for bacterial growth inhibition/killing with gene expression studies and to evaluate its anticancer potential, respectively.• Up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends of the subject, scientific literature, disease progression and treatment.• Build and establish relationships with experts in the research field and engage in scientific discussions.• Presentation of research project output for progress reviews and meetings.• Scientific data analysis, writing and publication of review and research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.• Teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students in research projects and data analysis.

• Enhanced educational materials related to Science for students aged 7 to 17.• Customised proofreading strategies to match various educational levels and curriculum requirements.• Ensured grammatical and syntactical accuracy while upholding scientific rigour.• Consistently met project deadlines, supporting timely educational material distribution.• Stayed up-to-date with scientific advancements and educational trends.• Contributed to the creation of clear, accurate, and engaging scientific content.• Supported Maxis eKelas in providing top-notch science content for students.

• Critically reviewed and summarised, prepared and presented peer-reviewed article findings in Journal Club meetings. • Assessed final-year undergraduate students' project presentations.• Scientific writing and publication of an article published in a peer-reviewed journal.• Awarded the Silver Medal for a project presentation at the University colloquium.

• Project management and strategy to investigate the pre-treatment potential of a locally obtained natural product (Tualang honey) to reduce/eliminate endothelial hyperpermeability caused by oxidative stress. Cell viability assay identified the potential pre-treatment dose for cells and dose/kg in animals.• Molecular studies to elucidate the mechanism of action of Tualang honey pre-treated endothelial cells (HUVECs) and the effect on key signalling pathways (Calcium, PKC and cAMP) and endothelial barrier proteins (actin cytoskeleton, beta-catenin and caveolin) against post-exposure to oxidant.• Animal study (balb/c mice) to further confirm the endothelial barrier protective effects of Tualang honey pre-treatment against post-exposure to an oxidant. • Presentation of research project outcome in progress reviews and meetings.• Scientific data analysis, writing and publication of review and research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.• Teaching and training postgraduate and undergraduate students on lab safety, protocols, guidelines and use of research equipment.• Awarded the Young Scientist Award for an oral presentation at an International conference (at 8th FAOPS International Physiological Conference) held in Bangkok, Thailand.

• Worked on cell culture, cell passaging, cryopreservation, and cell cytotoxicity testing of natural products on endothelial cells.• Preparing and presenting progress reviews in meetings.• Trained students on cell culture lab safety protocols and assisting in experiments.

• Learned the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for laboratory use.• Learnt, performed and majored in all basic cell culture techniques, including aseptic techniques, subculturing, freezing and thawing of cells.• Cultured and maintained Microglial cells (BV-2) and Neuron cells (N27).• Conducted screening assays; cytotoxicity assays (using MTT reagent) for three compounds from a plant on N27 cell line; Griess Test on BV-2 cells in the presence of LPS.• Prepared and presented weekly progress reports.