Kluster Kepakaran/ Cluster of Expertise :
Kesihatan dan Perubatan Termaju,
Biografi/ Biography :
Dr. Faizul Jaafar is a Senior Lecturer of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He later pursued his PhD in Biochemistry at the same university. During his post-doctoral training at Monash University, he focused on reproductive neuropeptide signalling, laying the groundwork for his current research interests. His research interests revolve around the intricate mechanisms of brain and reproductive axis ageing, specifically focusing on reproductive neuropeptides. His work aims to uncover the molecular pathways underlying ageing-related changes in reproductive function, contributing to a deeper understanding of human health and disease.
Dr Faizul actively investigates the role of metabolic and hormonal factors in ageing and reproductive health. He is particularly interested in exploring the impact of neuropeptides, such as spexin and phoenixin, on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. His research provides insights into the biology of ageing and has implications for developing novel therapeutic strategies to address age-related reproductive disorders. In addition to his research, he is committed to delivering high-quality education to medical and nutrition students, fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry. He also contributes to academic programs by creating innovative teaching materials and assessments, particularly in the areas of nutritional biochemistry, metabolism, and nutrigenomics.
ann sze cheah, ji wei tan, faizul jaafar & wendy wai yeng yeo. (2026). precision microbiome modulation: exploring lactobacillus spp. as a targeted strategy for type 2 diabetes management. - current nutrition reports. 1 - 23.
dinesh prasad v thanga velu, mohd fauzi mh busra, faizul jaafar, norfilza mohd mokhtar, mohd helmy mokhtar and adila a hamid . (2026). pro-inflammatory cytokines as core mediators of colonic epithelial barrier dysfunction: roles of tnf-a, ifn-y, il-1ß, and il-6. - international journal of molecular sciences. 1 - 22.
siti liyana saud gany, nur fatin nabilah mohd sahardi, jen kit tan and suzana makpol. (2026). correlation between oxidative stress and inflammation with metabolomics profile in skeletal muscle of ageing animal model and its modulation by tocotrienol-rich fraction. - british journal of biomedical science. 1 - 25.
ann sze cheah, ji wei tan, faizul jaafar, wendy wai yeng yeo. (2026). investigation of spexin effects on insulin-dependent pathway genes in high-glucose-induced insulin-resistant c2c12 myotubes. - faseb bioadvances. 1 - 15.
faizul jaafar. (2026). sperma lelaki muda tidak berkualiti?. - utusan malaysia. .
ann sze cheah, ji wei tan, faizul jaafar & wendy wai yeng yeo. (2026). precision microbiome modulation: exploring lactobacillus spp. as a targeted strategy for type 2 diabetes management. - current nutrition reports. 1 - 23.
dinesh prasad v thanga velu, mohd fauzi mh busra, faizul jaafar, norfilza mohd mokhtar, mohd helmy mokhtar and adila a hamid . (2026). pro-inflammatory cytokines as core mediators of colonic epithelial barrier dysfunction: roles of tnf-a, ifn-y, il-1ß, and il-6. - international journal of molecular sciences. 1 - 22.
siti liyana saud gany, nur fatin nabilah mohd sahardi, jen kit tan and suzana makpol. (2026). correlation between oxidative stress and inflammation with metabolomics profile in skeletal muscle of ageing animal model and its modulation by tocotrienol-rich fraction. - british journal of biomedical science. 1 - 25.
ann sze cheah, ji wei tan, faizul jaafar & wendy wai yeng yeo. (2026). precision microbiome modulation: exploring lactobacillus spp. as a targeted strategy for type 2 diabetes management. - current nutrition reports. 1 - 23.
dinesh prasad v thanga velu, mohd fauzi mh busra, faizul jaafar, norfilza mohd mokhtar, mohd helmy mokhtar and adila a hamid . (2026). pro-inflammatory cytokines as core mediators of colonic epithelial barrier dysfunction: roles of tnf-a, ifn-y, il-1ß, and il-6. - international journal of molecular sciences. 1 - 22.
siti liyana saud gany, nur fatin nabilah mohd sahardi, jen kit tan and suzana makpol. (2026). correlation between oxidative stress and inflammation with metabolomics profile in skeletal muscle of ageing animal model and its modulation by tocotrienol-rich fraction. - british journal of biomedical science. 1 - 25.
ann sze cheah, ji wei tan, faizul jaafar, wendy wai yeng yeo. (2026). investigation of spexin effects on insulin-dependent pathway genes in high-glucose-induced insulin-resistant c2c12 myotubes. - faseb bioadvances. 1 - 15.
nur dina muhammad fuad, nadiah sulaiman, mohmad farooq shaikh, norlinah mohamed ibrahim, faizul jaafar, nur atiqah haizum abdullah. (2025). elucidating the roles of phoenixin in mitigating apoptosis and cellular death. - asia-pacific journal of molecular biology and biotechnology. 104 - 104.
faizul jaafar. (2026). sperma lelaki muda tidak berkualiti?. - utusan malaysia. .
nur dina muhammad fuad, nadiah sulaiman, mohmad farooq shaikh, norlinah mohamed ibrahim, faizul jaafar, nur atiqah haizum abdullah. (2025). therapeutic efficacy of phoenixin targeting parkinson’s disease: associated proteins. - 2025 termis - ap virtual student paper contest. .
faizul jaafar. (2026). sperma lelaki muda tidak berkualiti?. - utusan malaysia. .
nurul husnina mohd khairul zain, siti nor amira mohd azli, faizul jaafar, shalisah sharip, wan zurinah wan ngah, jo aan goon, hanafi damanhuri , norwahidah abdul karim, kok yong chin, jen kit tan, amilia aminuddin, munirah md mansor, mohd heikal mohd yunus , yee wei ung, wei ney yap, marianne hsieu yen loong, nur fathiah abdul sani, suzana makpol. (2026). baseline profiling of skin ageing, cognitive function, andsystemic dna damage in malaysian middle-aged adults. - international congress of medicine and health 2026 in conjunction with asean medical schools network scientific conference. .
faizul jaafar. (2025). silent signals: a pilot study on seminal fluid quality among healthy young males in the klang valley, malaysia. - international conference on reproductive science & medicine, embryology & andrology (icrsmea2025). 21 - 22.
avvinesh supramaniam, shi ying tan, nurdarwisya shafiah ainuddin, adrian mark lee wern loong, saloni ravichandran, yu ling tan, mohd asyraf mat afandi, nur dina muhammad fuad , faizul jaafar, manira maarof, nur atiqah haizum abdullah. (2025). phoenixin's role in modulating neuron morphology in an in vitro parkinson's disease model. - 17th medical undergraduates’ annual scientific research meeting. .
faizul bin jaafar. (2025). scoping review: the usage of covidence. - bengkel “scoping review: the usage of covidance” . .
BIOCHEMISTRY :PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Reproductive Neuropeptide
Pengalaman / Experience : 5 tahun/years(s)
HEALTH SCIENCES :CLINICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Brain and Reproductive Ageing, Fertility
Pengalaman / Experience : 4 tahun/years(s)