2020 Research Grants
Research University Grants
1) Potential Disinfection Irrigation of Cymbopogon Citratus Aqueous Extracts and Its Effect on Endodontic Pathogens and Smear Layer Removal for Root Canal Treatment
Grant Amount: RM 40,000.00
Duration: 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
Researchers: Dr. Nik Rozainah Nik Abdul Ghani, Dr. Suharni Mohamad, Dr. Tuan Nadrah Naim Tuan Ismail @Tuan Manah, Dr. Surianti Sukeri, Dr. Nor Azah Mohamed Ali
2) Effects of Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy (NSTP) on the Salivary Inflammatory and Osteogenesis Markers in Obese with Periodontitis Patients
Grant Amount: RM 50,000.00
Duration: 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
Researchers: Dr. Siti Lailatul Akmar Zainuddin, Assoc. Dr. Haslina Taib, Assoc. Dr. Azlina Ahmad, Dr. Nur Karyatee Kassim
3) Formulation of Herbal Mouthwash Derived from Clinacanthus nutans and Evaluation of its Cytotoxic, Mutagenic, Antimicrobial and Immunomodulatory Properties
Grant Amount: RM 50,000.00
Duration: 01 Apr 2020 - 31 Sept 2023
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. T.P. Kannan, Dr Tuan Nadrah Naim Tuan Ismail@ Tuan Manah, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlina Ahmad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurul Asma Abdullah, Assoc. Prof. Khairani Idah Mokhtar, Dr. Suharni Mohamad
4) Development and Characterization of Novel zirconiacalcia -(ZrCaO3)-Bioglass for Dental Application
Grant Amount: RM 52,000.00
Duration: 01 Apr 2020 - 31 Sept 2023
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zuryati Ab. Ghani, Dr. Mohamad Syahrizal Halim, Prof. Dr. Adam Husein, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Nor Fazliah Mohd Noor, Dr. Khairul Anuar Shariff
5) Development of a Thermostabilised Multiplex Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Detection of Human Papillomavirus 16 and 18 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Grant Amount: RM 50,000.00
Duration: 01 July 2020 - 31 Dec 2023
Researchers: Dr. Nurhayu Ab. Rahman, Dr. Suharni Mohamad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Suraiya Md Noor, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chan Yean Yean, Dr. Norzaliana Zawawi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Irfan Mohamad
6) Evaluation of Adaption and Fracture Properties of Zirconia Post Fabricated Using 3D Printing Technique in Restoring Root Treated Teeth
Grant Amount: RM 50,000.00
Duration: 01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2024
Researchers: Dr. Nor Aidaniza Abdul, Dr. Rabihah Alawi, Dr. Ahmad Sufril Azlan Mohamed, Dr. Mohd Nadhir Ab Wahab, Prof. Dr. Normastura Abd Rahman
7) An In Vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial and Genototoxic Potential of Nanohydroxyapatite-silica Added Glass Ionomer Cement and Its Histological Dentine
Grant Amount: RM 60,000.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2020 - 31 Aug 2023
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhayati Luddin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. T. P. Kannan, Dr. Suharni Mohamad, Assoc. Prof. Nurul Asma Abdullah, Dr Masitah Hayati Harun
8) The Effect of Urethane Dimethacrylate (UDMA) on the Polymerisation of Flowable Composite
Grant Amount: RM 50,000.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2020 - 31 Aug 2023
Researchers: Dr. Yanti Johari, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dasmawati Mohamad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Fadhli Khamis, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zaihan Ariffin, Prof. Dr. Baharin Azahari
9) Haematological and Molecular Characterisation of Alpha Thalassemia and Its Variant Among Patient in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Grant Amount: RM 58,500.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2020 - 29 Feb 2023
Researchers: Dr. Wan Suriana Wan Ab Rahman, Dr. Zefarina Zulkafli, Dr. Mohd Nazri Hassan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosnah Bahar, Dr. Suharni Mohamad, En. Syahzuwan Hassan
10) The Effectiveness of Mobile Application Prototype (Gigiku Sihat) in Improving Dietary Habit and Oral Hygiene of Children Aged 4 to 6 Years Old and the Nutrition and Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Parents in Kelantan
Grant Amount: RM 30,000.00
Duration: 01 Sept 2020 - 29 Feb 2024
Researchers: Dr Ruhaya Hasan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norkhafizah Saddki, Dr. Suzi Iryanti Fadilah
11) In Vitro Study on Piper Betle Extracts as Root Canal Medicament
Grant Amount: RM 60,000.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sept 2023
Researchers: Dr. Huwaina Ab Ghani, Dr. Suharni Mohamad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhayati Luddin, Dr. Mohd Hazwan Hussin
Short Term Grants
1) Alternative Method to Develop New Strategy in Ordinal Regression : A case Study in Dental Sciences Data
Grant Amount: RM22,890.00
Duration: 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
Researchers: Dr. Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi, Assoc. Dr. Wan Muhamad Amir Wahmad, Dr. Noor Huda Ismail, Dr. Nor Azlida Aleng
2) Assessment of Parent's Oral Health Literacy and It's Association with Caries Expereince of Their Preschool Children Attending Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
Grant Amount: RM25,122.00
Duration: 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
Researchers: Dr. Sumaiya Zabin Eusufzai, Dr. Nafij Jamayet, Dr. Basaruddin Ahmad
3) Paraoxanase (PON-1) Activity and Phenotype in Malay Untreated Hyperthyroid Patients
Grant Amount: RM36,027.00
Duration: 01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2022
Researchers: Dr. Hanim Afzan Ibrahim, Dr. Najib Majdi Yaacob, Dr. Noor Azlin Azraini Che Soh @Yusof, Dr Tuan Salwani Tuan Ismail
4) Comparison of the Bond Strength of Different Endodontic Sealers to Dentine Walls : A Three Month In -Vitro Study
Grant Amount: RM30,868.00
Duration: 01 Mac 2020 – 28 Feb 2022
Researchers: Dr. Noraida Mamat @ Mohd Yusuff, Dr. Tahir Yusuf Noorani, Dr.Nik Rozainah Nik Abdul Ghani, Dr. Noor Huda Ismail
5) Effects of Paddy Husk Extracts on Human Salivary Gland Epidemoid Carcinoma Cells Using in Vitro Model
Grant Amount: RM25,017.00
Duration: 01 Mac 2020 – 28 Feb 2022
Researchers: Dr. Mogana Das a/l Murtey, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md Azman PKM Seeni Mohamed
6) Protein Induced Vitamin K Absence ii (PIVKA-II) Response in Relation to Treatment Modalities Among Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Patients in Hospital USM
Grant Amount: RM 32,341.00
Duration: 01 Mei 2020 - 30 Apr 2022
Researchers: Dr. Nur Karyatee Bt Kassim, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lee Yeong Yeh, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julia Omar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Shafie Abdullah, Dr. Muhammad Hafiz Hanafi
7) Effects of Moderate-Intensity Training Exercise Programs on The Body Composition and Metabolic Markers of Overweight and Obese Dental Students in Universiti Sains Malaysia
Grant Amount: RM 35,371.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sept 2022
Researchers:Dr. Nik Aloesnisa Nik Mohd Alwi, Dr. Noruhana Omar, Dr. Noraini Mohamad, Dr. Nur Karyatee Kassim, Dr. Muhammad Hafiz Hanafi, Dr. Nur Syamsina Ahmad
8) Assesment of Dental Anxiety Level After Premedication Oral Midazolam Prior to Paediatric Oral Rehabilitation Under General Anaesthesia
Grant Amount: RM 27,391.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sept 2022
Researchers: Dr. Norsamsu Arni Samsudin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Muhamad Amir W. Ahmad, Dr. Aimi Kamarudin, Dr. Mohd Zulfakar Mazlan
9) Coronal Sel Ability of Nano-Hydroxyapatite-Silica Incorporated Glass Ionomer Cement on Endodontically-Treated Tooth : In Vitro Study
Grant Amount: RM 30,748.00
Duration: 01 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022
Researchers: Dr. Fadzlinda Baharin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhayati Luddin, Dr. Tahir Yusuf Noorani, Dr. Nik Rozainah Nik Abdul Ghani
FRGS Grants
1) Elucidating the role of integrin pathway in 3D odontogenic differentiation ofStem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHED)
Grant Amount: RM 208,360.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Researchers: Dr. Khairul Bariah Binti Ahmad Amin Noordin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlina Binti Ahmad, Dr Fazlina Binti Nordin
2) Elucidation of calcineurin-dependent NFAT pathway role in dental stem cellendothelial differentiation treated with VEGF and cultured on human amniotic membrane
Grant Amount: RM 153,480.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlina Binti Ahmad, Dr. Khairul Bariah Binti Ahmad Amin Noordin, Dr. Siti Aishah Zainal
3) Evaluation of Chemico-physical Properties of Novel Oil Palm Fibres Reinforced Polyamide Composite Dental Post
Grant Amount: RM 141,744.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Researchers: Dr. Nor Aidaniza Abdul Muttlib, Dr. Rabihah Alawi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhayati Binti Luddin, Dr. Mohd Firdaus Bin Yhaya, Dr. Mohd Hazwan Bin Hussin, Prof. Dr. Wan Rosli Bin Wan Daud
4) Elucidation of hydrogen bonding and physical interactions between monomers during polymerisation of flowable composite for better understanding of shrinkage
Grant Amount: RM 78,000.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Researchers: Dr. Yanti Johari, Dr. Mohd Firdaus Bin Yhaya, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dasmawati Mohamad
5) Investigating the Mechanism of Reduction in Polymerisation Shrinkage of Acrylate Dental Materials
Grant Amount: RM 115,620.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Researchers: Dr. Mohd Firdaus Bin Yhaya, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Azman Raja Awang, Puan Noor Baizura Binti Ab Ghani, Prof. Ir. Dr. Mariatti Binti Jaafar@Mustapha, Prof. Dr. Baharin Bin Azahari, Dr. Nor Aidaniza Abdul Muttlib
6) Deciphering the predominant signalling pathway in 3D osteogenic differentiation of dental stem cells by collagen type I induction for craniofacialbone regeneration
Grant Amount: RM 193,010.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Researchers: Dr. Norhayati Yusop, Dr. Khairul Bariah Binti Ahmad Amin Noordin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramizu Bin Shaari, Dr. Norsyahida Binti Arifin
7) Deciphering the predominant signalling pathway in 3D osteogenic differentiation of dental stem cells by collagen type I induction for craniofacial bone regeneration
Grant Amount: RM 193,010.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
Researchers: Dr. Wan Suriana Wan Ab Rahman, Dr.Wan Nazatul Shima Bt Shahidan, Dr. Zefarina Bt Zulkafli, Dr. Mohd Nazri Bin Hassan
Industrial Grants
1) Introduction To Data Analysis Using R Software
Grant Amount: RM 4,100.00 Agency : Taj Din's Plus
Duration: 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2022
Researchers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Muhamad Amir Bin Wan Ahmad
2) The Effects of Goose Bone On Fracture Healing in Rabbit Model
Grant Amount: RM 31,000.00 Agency : Roxhana Ventires Sdn Bhd
Duration: 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sept 2022
Researchers: Dr. Johari Bin Abdullah
3) Fabricationof Fully Digital Obtirator Prorheses For Patient with Palatal Defect
Grant Amount: RM 15,000.00 Agency : Yayasan Haq
Duration: 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sept 2022
Researchers: Dr. Nafij Jamayet