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School of Dental Sciences | Pusat Pengajian Sains Pergigian

2023 Research Grants

Short Term Grants

1) Potential osseous regeneration and soft tissue healing properties of Amniotic Membrane and Platelet Rich Fibrin –A randomized control trial in mandibular third molar impaction sockets.
Grant Amount: RM 38,498.00
Duration: 01 March 2023 - 28 Feb 2025
Researchers: Dr. Mohd Faizal Abdullah, Prof. Dr. Shaifulizan Ab. Rahman

2) Synthesis and Characterization of Algin Calcium-silicate Bioactive-glass Root Canal Sealer for Dental Application
Grant Amount: RM 45,972.00
Duration: 01 July 2023 - 30 Jun 2025
Researchers: Dr. Tahir Yusuf Noorani, Assoc. Prof.  Dr. Norhayati Luddin, Dr. Huwaina Abd Ghani, Dr. Josephine Lai Chang Hui

3) Comparative evaluation of antibacterial efficiency of sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine, N-acetylcysteine, home bleach and their combination as root canal irrigants : an intro study
Grant Amount: RM 41,535.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025
Researchers: Dr. Rosnani Mamat,Dr. Huwaina Abd Ghani, Dr. Norhayati Yusop

4) Marginal adaptation and microbial leakage of alkasite restorative material- an in vitro study
Grant Amount: RM 41,535.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025
Researchers: Dr. Hafizah Ibrahim, Dr. Kasmawati @Norhidayati Mokhtar, Dr. Norhayati Yusop, Mohamad Arif Awang Nawi

5) Antimicrobial and cytotoxixity analysis of syzygium cumini leaf extract and its mouthwash formulation towards development of oral health care product
Grant Amount: RM 20,000.00
Duration: 01 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025
Researchers: Dr. Suharni Mohamad, Dr. Azlina Ahmad, Pn. Haswati@ Nurhayati Abdullah, Dr. Nurhanan Murni Yunos, Dr. Mailina Jamil, Dr. Nor Datiaakma Mat Amin

BJIM Grants

1) Kesihatan Oral Anak Yatim : Pemerkasaan Kesihatan Pergigian Yang Optimum melalui Modul E-Buku
Grant Amount: RM 10,000.00
Duration: 01 April 2023 - 31 March 2024
Researchers: Dr Norma Ab Rahman, Dr Huwaina Ab Ghani, Dr Umi Mardiyyah Mat Ali, Dr Liyana Ghazali, Pn. Yanty Suarni Bustaman, Pn Siti Akhirah Hasmi, Pn Rosalinda Mohamad

2) Pemeriksaan Keihatan Mulut dan Kepentingan Kesihatan Mental dan Fizikal Terhadap Kesihatan Mulut Komuniti Sekolah Pendidikn Khas Kelantan Melalui Modul Program Pendidikan Kesihatan Komuniti Sekolah Pendidikan Khas (PKSKPK)
Grant Amount: RM 8,269.00
Duration: 05 May 2023 - 4 May 2024
Researchers: Dr. Noor Huda Ismail, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Azman Raja Awang, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Muhamad Amir Bin Wan Ahmad, Dr Mohamad Syahrizal Halim

3) Pemerkasaan Kesihatan Oral Murid Bekeperluan Pendidikan Khas (MBPK) Melalui Modul Pendidikan Kesihatan Oral Murid Bekeperluan Khas Terhadap Guru (PKOMBKG)
Grant Amount: RM 7,681.00
Duration: 05 May 2023 - 4 May 2024
Researchers: Dr. Noraida Mamat @Mohd Yusuff, Dr. Aimi Binti Kamarudin

4) Pemerkasaan Kesihatan Oral Komuniti Guru SRI Aman, Kota Bharu Melalui Modul Pendidikan Kesihatan Oral
Grant Amount: RM 2,761.8.00
Duration: 05 May 2023 - 4 May 2024
Researchers: Dr. Kasmawati @Norhidayati Binti Mokhtar, Dr. Rosnani Binti Mamat

International

1) Evaluation of the push-out bond strength and dentinal tubule penetration of endodontically treated teeth with commercially available root canal sealers: a in-vitra study.
Grant Amount: RM 10,500.00
Sponsor : KSA & Global Dental Research Consultants, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Duration: 01 March 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
Researchers: Dr. Tahir Yusuf Noorani

KPT-Fundamental Research Grant Scheme, FRGS

1) Elucidating the mechanism of alpha-klotho protein in fibroblast growth factor 23 signaling pathway in the progression of chronic kidney disease patients with periodontitis following periodontal therapy.
Grant Amount: RM 177,200.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Sept 2026
Researchers: Dr. Hanim Afzan Binti Ibrahim, Dr. Nur Karyatee Binti Kassim, Assoc. Prof. Haslina Taib, Dr. Siti Aishah Zainal, Dr. Nurul Huda Bt Abdullah

2) Elucidating mechanisms of calcium hydroxide incorporated with copper oxide nanoparticle against E.faecalis as root canal medicament
Grant Amount: RM 166,539.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Sept 2026
Researchers: Dr. Huwaina Binti Abd Ghani, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suharni Binti Mohamad,  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Nazatul Shima Binti Shahidan, Dr. Nur Fatiha Ghazali

3) Elucidating an arima-LSTM hybrid model with exogenous variables for forecasting and improving COVID-19 decision making
Grant Amount: RM 72,240.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Sept 2026
Researchers: Dr. Mohamad Arif Bin Awang Nawi, Firdaus Bin Mohamad Hamzah, Dr. Kamarul Imran Musa, Dr. Zainab Binti Mat Yudin@Badrin

4) Deciphering the neuroinflammatory interplay of angiogenesis, oxidative stress, and neuroplasticity mechanism in stroke patients following robotic exoskeleton -assisted rehabilitation
Grant Amount: RM 169,455.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Sept 2026
Researchers: Dr. Nur Karyatee Binti Kassim, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Muhamad Amir Bin W Ahmad, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muzaimi Mustapha, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kannan Thirumulu Ponnuraj, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhamad Hafiz Bin Hanafi, Dr. Hanim Afzan Binti Ibrahim

5) Investigating the mechanism of neurogenic differentiation of stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) in response to modulation of serotonin receptor 7 (5-HTR7)
Grant Amount: RM 191,225.00
Duration: 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Sept 2026
Researchers: Dr. Nurhafizah Binti Ghani, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlina Ahmad, Dr. Mohd Nor Azim Bin Ab Patar, Dr. Nzlahshaniza Shafin

Industry

1) Development of energy bar using white oyster mushroom
Grant Amount: RM 219,000.00
Sponsor: TDC Holdings Sdn Bhd (Swasta)
Duration: 01 June 2023 - 31 Mei 2026
Researchers: Dr. Johari Abdullah, Dr. Syahariza Zainul Abidin,  Dr. Musfirah Zulkurnain, Dr. Norsila Abdul Wahab, Dr. Nurulezah Hasbullah, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Yanti Johari , Dr. Hamid Yusoff

2) Oral sysptoms and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among patients with diabetes mellitus attending HUSM
Grant Amount: RM 2,121.00
Sponsor: Persatuan Pakar-Pakar Perubatan Keluarga Malaysia (NGO)
Duration: 27 Sept 2023 - 26 Sept 2024
Researchers: Dr. Noraini Mohamad, Dr. Zainab Binti Mat Yudin@Badrin, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Muhamad Amir W Ahmad

3) The effectiveness of fixed dose combination of alpha lipoic acid and vitamin B preparations for treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients : a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Grant Amount: RM 90,000.00
Sponsor : Brego Life Sciences Sdn Bhd (Swasta)
Duration: 14 Nov 2023 - 13 Nov 2025
Researchers: Dr. Noraini Mohamad, Dr. Zainab Binti Mat Yudin@Badrin,  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Muhamad Amir W Ahmad, Dr. Nani Binti Deraman, Dr. Ritzzaleena Rosli Binti Mohd Rosli

4) In vitro research of oxy-ionic solution :cytotoxicity study on human periodontal ligament fibroblast cell line and antimicrobial effect on streptococcus mutans
Grant Amount: RM 73,892.00
Sponsor : Yusenviro Sdn Bhd (Swasta)
Duration: 01 Dec 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
Researchers: Prof. Dr. Rozita Hassan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suharni Binti Mohamad,  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Nazatul Shima Binti Shahidan