Research Fellow

DR. NURUL HAFIZAH MOHD NOR

Line of Expertise: Stem cells, tissue engineering, regenerative therapy

Qualification: 

2020 : Doctor of Philosophy (Tissue Engineering), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Kelantan

2015 : Master in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Technology), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Pahang

2011 : Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours), International Islamic University Malaysia, Pahang

Current Position:
Research Fellow At Institut Islam Hadhari

Office No.: 03-8921 6994

Email: nurulhafizah@ukm.edu.my

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Nurul Hafizah Mohd Nor, Zurairah Berahim, and Thirumulu Ponnuraj Kannan. Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth in tissue regeneration. (Book chapter for Bentham Publisher publication in 2021).
  2. Nurul Hafizah Mohd Nor, Zurairah Berahim, Thirumulu Ponnuraj Kannan and Azlina Ahmad. Tissue engineering and regenerative dentistry. Penerbit USM, 2020.
  3. M. Taher Bakhtiar, Deny Susanti Darnis, Nurul Hafizah Mohd Nor, Norhamiza Mohamad Syukri, and Mohd Fazlin Rezali. Isolation of phytochemicals, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of Knema patentinervia. Natural product research: Basic techniques and applications book. IIUM Press, 2011.
  4. Nurul Hafizah Mohd Nor, et al. Fabrication and characterization of collagen-glycosaminoglycan-chitosan (CGC) scaffolds intended for tissue regeneration. Regenerative Research (In press).
  5. Nor, Nurul Hafizah Mohd, et al. Identification of novel fibroblast-like cells from stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth. Clinical Oral Investigations 23.11 (2019): 3959-3966 (Q1; IF 2.812).
  6. Doolaanea, A.A., Mansor, N.I., Nor, N.H.M., Shafri, M.A., and Mohamed, F. Comparative assessment of plasmid DNA delivery by encapsulation within or adsorbed on poly (D, L-lactide-coglycolide) nanoparticles. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 17.1 (2018):1-10 (Q3; IF 0.504).
  7. Mohd Nor, Nurul H., et al. Identification and characterization of intraoral and dermal fibroblasts revisited. Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy 12.8 (2017): 675-681 (Q2; IF 2.614).
  8. Hafizah, Mohd, et al. Properties of cell sources in tissue-engineered three-dimensional oral mucosa model: A review. Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy 12.1 (2017): 52-60 (Q2; IF 2.614).
  9. Doolaanea, A.A., Mansor, N.I., Nor, N.H.M., Shafri, M.A., Sukmasari, S., and Mohamed, F. Comparative assessment of poly (D, L-lactide-co- glycolide) nanoparticles modified by either cetyltrimethylammonium bromide or chitosan for plasmid DNA adsorption. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 16.10 (2017): 2315-2324 (Q3; IF 0.504).

10. Doolaanea, A.A., Mansor, N.I., Mohd Nor, N.H., and Mohamed, F. Co- encapsulation of Nigella sativa oil and plasmid DNA for enhanced gene therapy of Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of Microencapsulation 33.2 (2016): 114-126 (Q2; IF 2.287).

11.Doolaanea, A.A., Ismail, A.F.H., Mansor, N.I., Nor, N.H.M., and Mohamed, F. Effect of surfactants on plasmid DNA stability and release from poly (D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 14.10 (2015): 1769-1778 (Q3; IF 0.504).

12. Mohd Nor, Nurul H., et al. Preparation and characterization of Nigella sativa microemulsions. International Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science 6.9 (2014):485-489 (Q3; 1.02).

13. Doolaanea, A.A., Mansor, N.I., Mohd Nor, N.H., and Mohamed, F. Cellular uptake of Nigella sativa oil-PLGA microparticle by PC-12 cell line. Journal of Microencapsulation 31.6 (2014): 600-608 (Q2; IF 2.287).

PATENT

1. Malaysia Patent “Non-viral Gene Delivery System” (PI 2014000662)

    Science and Technology Research Grant 2016 – Differentiation and Characterization of Epithelial Cells and Fibroblasts from Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHED) funded by Toray Science Foundation, Japan (RM 20,000) (Principal Researcher)

    ACADEMIC PROJECT SUPERVISIONS

    1. Chee Zi Yun, Cytotoxicity of Malaysian Kelulut Honey using MTT Assay, Elective Project as Prerequisite for the Doctor of Dental Surgery Course (USM, 2019)

    2. Alvin Neo Yong Le, Cytotoxicity of Calcium Oxide Derived from Cockle Shells using MTT Assay, Elective Project as Prerequisite for the Doctor of Dental Surgery Course (USM, 2019)

    3. Muhammad Nur Arif Fahmi Mohd Zin, Development of Malaysian Acacia Honey-PLGA Microparticles for Periodontal Therapy: A Pilot Study, Elective Project as Prerequisite for the Doctor of Dental Surgery Course (USM, 2018)

    4. Ooi Da Zhou, Differentiation of Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHED) into Fibroblast-like Cells, Elective Project as Prerequisite for the Doctor of Dental Surgery Course (USM, 2017)

    5. Nur Atiqah Hasman Yusri and Nurul Hakimah Hazizan, Preparation and Characterization of N. sativa-Linoleic Acid-Lecithin Microemulsions, Elective Project as Prerequisite for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (IIUM, 2014)

    6. Nur Isfarahin Ismail and Syauqina, Preparation and Characterization of N. sativa-Gentamicin Microemulsion, Elective Project as Prerequisite for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (IIUM, 2014)

    7. Muhammad Yusri Zuikafly, Fathullah Abd. Aziz, and Bukhari Ismail, Characterization and Preparation of Nigella Sativa Seed Microemulsions, Elective Project as Prerequisite for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (IIUM, 2013)