RECIPIENTS OF THE FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (FRGS) FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Seven researchers from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesCongratulations seven researchers from Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in receiving FRGS from Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) amounting RM888,722 in FRGS I/2021
SUCCESSFULLY PUBLISHED AN IMPACTFUL ARTICLE
Assistant Professor Dr. Anand Gaurav |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesCongratulations to Assistant Professor Dr Anand Gaurav for his latest 2021 publication in Journal of Molecular Liquids [JCR Impact Factor 2020 = 6.165, top 10% (Scopus) in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Chemistry and Spectroscopy categories], titled: “Identification of Dual Inhibitor of Phosphodiesterase 1B/10A using Structure-Based Drug Design Approach”.
EDITORIAL APPOINTMENT FOR DR JUNAID
Assistant Professor Dr Muhammad Junaid Farrukh |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesDr Junaid was appointed as an Academic Editor of the PLOS ONE Editorial Board.
MPS NATIONAL PHARMACISTS CONVENTION 2021 COMMITTEE
Associate Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesScientific Committee Chair:
Associate Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal
Committee members:
- Assistant Professor Dr Muhammad Junaid Farrukh,
- Por Choo Shiuan
- Annabelle Rose Joykin
- Hee Mei Qi
- Yap Chuan Sheng
The team from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences were selected to be part of the Prestigious MPS National Pharmacists Convention 2021 Committee.
DOUBLE APPOINTMENT FOR DR MOGANA
Associate Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesProf Dr Mogana was appointed as a Council Member of the Malaysian Pharmacists Society for the 2021 – 2023 term. She was also appointed as an editor of the Malaysian Journal of Pharmacy.
SILVER MEDALIST OF THE 31ST INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION MALAYSIA
Associate Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesWon the silver medal award for their product entry at the 31st International Invention, Innovation, and Technology 2020. Their product, TomoClear, is an anti-pigmentation cream which incorporates tomato seeds.
SILVER MEDALIST OF THE 31ST INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION MALAYSIA
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. PALANIRAJAN VIJAYARAJ KUMAR |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesAnd his team won the silver medal award for their product entry at the 31st International Invention, Innovation, and Technology 2020. Their product is Kollicoat MAE 100P Coated Capsules to Deliver the Cyclodextrin-Everolimus Inclusive Complex to Treat Colorectal Cancer.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DR MUHAMMAD JUNAID FARRUKH
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesFor successfully publishing an impactful article in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. The article is titled “Impact of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) on antiepileptic medication adherence among epilepsy patients.”
ASIAN YOUTH INNOVATION GOLD AWARD AT THE MALAYSIAN TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2021
Assistant Professor Dr Ashok Kumar Janakiraman |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesLeader:
Assistant Professor Dr Ashok Kumar Janakiraman
Team members:
Assistant Professor Dr Shiek Abdul Kadhar Mohamed Ebrahim Habibur Rahman
Assistant Professor Dr Liew Kai Bin
Student researcher:
Ong Khai Kee
The team bagged the gold award at the Asian Youth Innovation Awards under the Malaysian Technology Expo 2021. Their research entitled “The Fabrication of Cocoa Butter base Amlodipine Besylate fast melt tablets” has impressed the judging panel.
ASIAN YOUTH INNOVATION GOLD AWARD AT THE MALAYSIAN TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2021 AND THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS AWARD
Associate Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesLeader:
Associate Professor Dr Mogana Sundari Rajagopal
Team members:
Assistant Professor Dr Sasikala Chinnappan
Dr Venkatalakshmi Ranganathan
Assistant Professor Dr Muhammad Junaid Farrukh
Anabelle Rose Joykin
Por Choo Shiuan
Tan Lee Fang
Research Student:
Yap Vi Lien
The team’s invention “CuberClean” has leave a massive impression on the judging panel and won the gold award at the Asian youth innovation awards 2021 and the Association of British Inventors and Innovators Award. The team has created the eye cream with cucumber.