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Curriculum Vitae


MAKLUMAT ASAS

DR. ISMA LIZA BINTI MOHD ISA

PENSYARAH UNIVERSITI
JABATAN ANATOMI
ismaliza.mohdisa@ukm.edu.my
No.rasmi UKM : 03 8921 5555
BIOGRAFI /BIOGRAPHY


Dr. Isma has joined the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2021. She graduated Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) from UKM in 2006 and then worked in the Ministry of Health, Malaysia (2008-2013). She was conferred a PhD (Anatomy) from the National University of Ireland (NUI), Galway, in 2017. She did her post-doctorate research in SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices (CÚRAM), NUI Galway (2017-2020), and the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology UKM (2021). Dr Isma has expertise in intervertebral disc and biomaterial research. Her work focuses on degenerative disc disease, specifically to modulate inflammatory pain, extracellular matrix regulation, disc microstructure, and molecular, proteome and glycome profiling in disc degeneration using a biomaterial approach. Dr Isma has been involved in disease modelling to establish a pre-clinical model of pain induced by disc injury. She is also developing a bioengineered hydrogel to support stem cell transplantation for disc regeneration targeting inflammatory pain. She plans to advance her research towards patient-specific regenerative therapy using precision medicine and biomaterial-based tissue engineering. Her major achievements include the patent filed of the technology to promote disc regeneration targeting pain and the recipient of prestigious awards, including the Emerging Investigator Award for Health from the Health Research Board, Ireland, Outstanding Anatomist Award (Research) by the Malaysian Anatomical Association, Julia Polak European Doctorate Award from the European Society for Biomaterials and First Prize Young Researcher Award from AO Spine. She has authored/co-authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, including Science Advances, PNAS, Biomaterials, and Advanced Science. Dr Isma is also a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and actively presented her work at tier-one international conferences, including the World Biomaterials Congress, the World Forum for Spine Research, and

KELAYAKAN AKADEMIK / ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Bidang Pengajian),(Peringkat),(Institusi),(Tahun)
Doktor Falsafah , NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND , 2017
Sarjana Muda dengan Kepujian , UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA , 2006
KEPAKARAN / EXPERTISE
CLINICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES - BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES (Anatomy; Basic Spine Research)
PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES - MATERIALS SCIENCE (Biomaterials; Tissue Engineering)
PENERBITAN TERKINI / LATEST PUBLICATION

Penerbitan Berimpak Tinggi

Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Izzat Zulkiflee, Raed H. Ogaili, Nurul Huda Mohd Yusoff, Natasya Nadia Sahruddin, Shaiful Ridzwan Sapri, Elvy Suhana Mohd Ramli,mh Busra Fauzi And Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2023).  Three-dimensional Hydrogel With Human Wharton Jelly-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Towards Nucleus Pulposus Niche.  - Frontiers In Bioengineering And Biotechnology.  1-9. 
Niranjan G. Kotla, Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Aitor Larraņaga, Balaji Maddiboyina, Samantha K. Swamy, Gandhi Sivaraman, And Praveen K. Vemula.  (2023).  Hyaluronic Acid-based Bioconjugate Systems, Scaffolds, And Their Therapeutic Potential.  - Advanced Healthcare Materials.  1-26. 
Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Seong Lin Teoh, Nurul Huda Mohd Nor, Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2023).  Discogenic Low Back Pain: Anatomy, Pathophysiology And Treatments Of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.  - International Journal Of Molecular Sciences.  1-16. 
Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Sabarul Afian Mokhtar, Sunny A. Abbah, Mh Busra Fauzi, Aiden Devitt, And Abhay Pandit.  (2022).  Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Biomaterials And Tissue Engineering Strategies Toward Precision Medicine.  - Advanced Healthcare Materials.  1-29. 
Nur Izzah Md Fadilah, Isma Liza Mohd Isa , Wan Safwani Wan Kamarul Zaman, Yasuhiko Tabata And Mh Busra Fauzi.  (2022).  The Effect Of Nanoparticle-incorporated Natural-based Biomaterials Towards Cells On Activated Pathways: A Systematic Review.  - Polymers.  1-22. 
Masahiro Inoue, Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Sumihisa Orita, Miyako Suzuki-narita, Kazuhide Inage, Yasuhiro Shiga, Masaki Norimoto, Tomotaka Umimura, Takayuki Sakai, Yawara Eguchi, Atsuya Watanabe, Yasuchika Aoki, Abhay Pandit,and Seiji Ohtori.  (2021).  An Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Promotes Intervertebral Disc Repair In A Rabbit Model.  - Spine.  E810-E816. 

Penerbitan SCOPUS/ERA

Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Seong Lin Teoh, Nurul Huda Mohd Nor, Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2023).  Discogenic Low Back Pain: Anatomy, Pathophysiology And Treatments Of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration.  - International Journal Of Molecular Sciences.  1-16. 
Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Izzat Zulkiflee, Raed H. Ogaili, Nurul Huda Mohd Yusoff, Natasya Nadia Sahruddin, Shaiful Ridzwan Sapri, Elvy Suhana Mohd Ramli,mh Busra Fauzi And Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2023).  Three-dimensional Hydrogel With Human Wharton Jelly-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Towards Nucleus Pulposus Niche.  - Frontiers In Bioengineering And Biotechnology.  1-9. 
Niranjan G. Kotla, Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Aitor Larraņaga, Balaji Maddiboyina, Samantha K. Swamy, Gandhi Sivaraman, And Praveen K. Vemula.  (2023).  Hyaluronic Acid-based Bioconjugate Systems, Scaffolds, And Their Therapeutic Potential.  - Advanced Healthcare Materials.  1-26. 
Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Sabarul Afian Mokhtar, Sunny A. Abbah, Mh Busra Fauzi, Aiden Devitt, And Abhay Pandit.  (2022).  Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Biomaterials And Tissue Engineering Strategies Toward Precision Medicine.  - Advanced Healthcare Materials.  1-29. 
Nur Izzah Md Fadilah, Isma Liza Mohd Isa , Wan Safwani Wan Kamarul Zaman, Yasuhiko Tabata And Mh Busra Fauzi.  (2022).  The Effect Of Nanoparticle-incorporated Natural-based Biomaterials Towards Cells On Activated Pathways: A Systematic Review.  - Polymers.  1-22. 
Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Mh Busra Fauzi, Nurul Huda Mohd Yusoff, Natasya Nadia Sahruddin, Shaiful Ridzwan Sapri, Mohd Hanafi Damanhuri, Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2022).  Hyaluronic Acid/collagen Hydrogel To Mimic Nucleus Pulposus Microenvironment: An Implication For The Stem Cell Transplantation In Intervertebral Disc.  - Malaysian Journal Of Medicine And Health Sciences.  2. 
Masahiro Inoue, Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Sumihisa Orita, Miyako Suzuki-narita, Kazuhide Inage, Yasuhiro Shiga, Masaki Norimoto, Tomotaka Umimura, Takayuki Sakai, Yawara Eguchi, Atsuya Watanabe, Yasuchika Aoki, Abhay Pandit,and Seiji Ohtori.  (2021).  An Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel Promotes Intervertebral Disc Repair In A Rabbit Model.  - Spine.  E810-E816. 

Buku Penyelidikan

Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Syafira Masri, Loai A. Elfawy, Safa Tahri, Ibrahim N. Amirrah, Revatyambigai Subramaniam, Raed H. Ogai, Wan Chiew Ng, Nur Amalia Ra'oh, Mh. Busra Fauzi, Akshay Srivastava, Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2024).  Drug Delivery Systems For Musculoskeletal Tissues.  - 41. 
Mh Busra Fauzi, Samantha Lo, Maheswary Thambirajoo, Zawani Mazlan, Izzat Zulkiflee, Syafira Masri, Isma Liza Mohd Isa And Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2023).  Advances In Biomedical Polymers And Composites - Materials And Applications.  - 34. 

Bab Dalam Buku

Isma Liza Mohd Isa, Syafira Masri, Loai A. Elfawy, Safa Tahri, Ibrahim N. Amirrah, Revatyambigai Subramaniam, Raed H. Ogai, Wan Chiew Ng, Nur Amalia Ra'oh, Mh. Busra Fauzi, Akshay Srivastava, Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2024).  Drug Delivery Systems For Musculoskeletal Tissues.  - 41. 
Mh Busra Fauzi, Samantha Lo, Maheswary Thambirajoo, Zawani Mazlan, Izzat Zulkiflee, Syafira Masri, Isma Liza Mohd Isa And Sabarul Afian Mokhtar.  (2023).  Advances In Biomedical Polymers And Composites - Materials And Applications.  - 34. 

Penerbitan Lain-lain

Isma Liza Mohd Isa.  (2023).  Celebrating The Success Of Dr Isma Liza Mohd Isa For International Women's Day.  - NA. 
PROJEK PENYELIDIKAN / RESEARCH PROJECT
(Tajuk),(Peranan),(Tempoh),(Tahap)

Aktif

Disc-on-a-chip for the modelling of patient-specific pathogenesis of intervertebral disc degeneration underlying inflammatory pain , Ketua Projek , 08-06-2023 sehingga 07-06-2026 , Kebangsaan
Effect of Hyaluronic Acid/Collagen-Based Hydrogel to Modulate Inflammation and Pain in a Rat Model of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration , Ketua Projek , 02-06-2023 sehingga 01-06-2024 , Universiti
Biocompatibility and immuno-modulatory effect of the hyaluronic acid/collagen-based hydrogel for intervertebral disc regeneration , Ketua Projek , 01-10-2022 sehingga 30-09-2024 , Antarabangsa
Modulation of Inflammatory Pain in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration using 3D Hydrogel Encapsulated with Mesenchymal Stem Cells , Ketua Projek , 01-09-2022 sehingga 31-08-2025 , Kebangsaan
Modulation of Inflammatory Pain in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration using 3D Hydrogel Encapsulated with Mesenchymal Stem Cells , Ketua Projek , 01-09-2022 sehingga 31-08-2025 , Kebangsaan
Unravelling the role of dehydrated kelulut honey in the differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells toward modulation of osteogenic and adipogenic phenotypes via a TGF-β1/BMP pathway , Penyelidik Bersama , 01-10-2023 sehingga 30-09-2026 , Kebangsaan
Regeneration of Intervertebral Disc Using Hyaluronic Acid/Collagen-Based Hydrogel In A Rat Model , Penyelidik Bersama , 02-06-2023 sehingga 01-06-2024 , Universiti

Tamat

The Development Of Hyaluronic Acid/Collagen Hydrogel Towards Nucleus Pulposus Niche , Ketua Projek , 24-02-2022 sehingga 23-02-2023 , Universiti
Regeneration of the degenerative intervertebral disc in Sprague Dawley rats , Penyelidik Bersama , 12-04-2021 sehingga 11-04-2022 , Universiti
ANUGERAH DAN PENGURUSAN / AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
(Nama Anugerah/Pentadbiran),(Institusi Penganugerahan),(Tahun)

Anugerah-anugerah Lain

Outstanding Anatomist (Research) Award - Early Career Category , 2023
Research Fellow , 2023
Honorary Research Senior Lecturer , 2023
Silver Award, International Innovation Award , 2023
Emerging Investigator Award for Health , 2022
Open Education Grant , 2022
Gold Medal of the International Innovation Award 2022 , 2022
Award for Orthoregeneration Network/Orthopaedic Research Society (ON/ORS) Education Grant , 2022
Anugerah Penerbitan , 2022
Anugerah Sanjungan Kencana , 1899
Anugerah Penerbitan , 1899
PENYELIAAN PELAJAR / SUPERVISION

Pelajar Sarjana

NURUL FARIHA BINTI ZA`ABA, Sarjana

Pelajar Doktor Falsafah

Menjelaskan lintasan metabolik bagi perkembangan penyakit neuropati gentian saraf kecil dan modulasi oleh tokotrienol sawit, NORADLIYANTI BINTI RUSLI, Doktor Falsafah
RAED HAMZAH MOHAMMED, Doktor Falsafah
KHIDMAT SOSIAL / SOCIAL @ PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
(Sumbangan),(Tempoh),(Peringkat)

Khidmat Luar

Micro-RNA-340-mediated Downregulation of PHD3 Accelerates Intervertebral Disc Degeneration through Enchancing Beta-catenin Expression , 15-10-2021 sehingga 22-10-2021 , Antarabangsa
American Association for The Advancement of Science , 29-05-2021 sehingga 31-05-2022 , Antarabangsa
AO Spine , 24-11-2020 sehingga 11-12-2021 , Antarabangsa
International Association For The Study Of Pain , 11-02-2021 sehingga 11-02-2022 , Antarabangsa
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia , 11-02-2021 sehingga 11-02-2022 , Kebangsaan
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society , 25-05-2021 sehingga 25-05-2022 , Antarabangsa
Award for Orthoregeneration Network/Orthopaedic Research Society (ON/ORS) Education Grant , 04-01-2022 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Antarabangsa
Gold Medal of the International Innovation Award 2022 , 25-03-2022 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Kebangsaan
AJK Keahlian (Wakil Batch) Persatuan Alumni Sains Bioperubatan UKM 2021-2022 , 01-09-2021 sehingga 01-09-2022 , Kebangsaan
Orthopaedic Research Society , 01-01-2022 sehingga 01-12-2022 , Antarabangsa
Malaysian Anatomy Association , 21-03-2022 sehingga 02-01-4337 , Kebangsaan
Sensory nerve maintains intervertebral disc extracellular matrix homeostasis via CGRP/CHSY1 axis , 13-06-2022 sehingga 19-06-2022 , Antarabangsa
Dr Nahdia Afiifah Abdul Jalil , 24-06-2022 sehingga 25-06-2022 , Antarabangsa
Open Education Grant , 24-08-2022 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Antarabangsa
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society of Malaysia (TESMA) SEMINAR SERIES 2/2022 , 14-08-2022 sehingga 14-08-2022 , Kebangsaan
Emerging Investigator Award for Health , 23-11-2022 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Antarabangsa
Honorary Research Senior Lecturer , 01-04-2023 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Antarabangsa
Honorary Research Senior Lecturer , 01-04-2023 sehingga 31-03-2027 , Antarabangsa
Malaysian Orthopaedic Association , 14-11-2022 sehingga 14-11-2023 , Kebangsaan
52nd Malaysian Orthopaedic Association (MOA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023 , 06-03-2023 sehingga 17-06-2023 , Kebangsaan
Orthopaedic Research Scientific Committee (Orthopaedic Research), Annual MOA Scientific Meeting 2023 , 24-11-2022 sehingga 17-07-2023 , Kebangsaan
Research Fellow , 17-04-2023 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Antarabangsa
Silver Award, International Innovation Award , 18-03-2023 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Antarabangsa
Establishment of a novel coccygeal intervertebral disc degeneration model in mice , 24-04-2023 sehingga 26-04-2023 , Antarabangsa
Main Supervision for Final Year Pharmacology , 04-09-2023 sehingga 11-11-2023 , Antarabangsa
Main Supervision for Final Year Pharmacology , 04-09-2023 sehingga 11-11-4336 , Antarabangsa
Outstanding Anatomist (Research) Award - Early Career Category , 30-08-2023 sehingga 01-01-1970 , Kebangsaan
Penyelia Utama PhD , 01-10-2023 sehingga 31-03-2027 , Antarabangsa
Aoibhinn Kennelly , 18-12-2023 sehingga 18-12-2023 , Antarabangsa
Penyelia utama undergraduate research opportunity programme (UROP) , 01-06-2023 sehingga 02-08-2023 , Antarabangsa
Malaysian Anatomical Association , 20-03-2023 sehingga 02-01-4337 , Kebangsaan

Khidmat Dalam

BENGKEL ANATOMY INTENSIVE COURSE 4.0 , 01-09-2022 sehingga 30-11-2022 , Pusat Pengajian / Jabatan / Pusat Penyelidikan / Unit
JAWATANKUASA MINGGU APRESIASI WATAN (MAW) SESI 2022/2023 , 10-10-2022 sehingga 10-10-2022 , Universiti
JAWATANKUASA PENAKSIR SOALAN BAGI MODUL NEUROANATOMI (FFFA6425) UNTUK SEMESTER II TAHUN 1, SESI 2022/2023 , 10-04-2023 sehingga 30-09-2023 , Pusat Pengajian / Jabatan / Pusat Penyelidikan / Unit
JAWATANKUASA PENAKSIR SOALAN BAGI MODUL NEUROANATOMI (FFFA6425) UNTUK SEMESTER II TAHUN 1, SESI 2022/2023 , 10-04-2023 sehingga 30-09-2023 , Pusat Pengajian / Jabatan / Pusat Penyelidikan / Unit
JAWATANKUASA PENAKSIR SOALAN DALAM PENYEDIAAN SOALAN PEPERIKSAAN SARJANA MUDA KEJURURAWATAN , 03-10-2022 sehingga 24-03-2023 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
JAWATANKUASA PENAKSIRAN SOALAN MODUL MUSKULOSKELETAL (FFFF1424) SESI 2021/2022 , 02-05-2022 sehingga 30-12-2022 , Pusat Pengajian / Jabatan / Pusat Penyelidikan / Unit
Lantikan Sebagai Penemuduga Sesi Pemilihan Pelajar Program Doktor Perubatan Fakulti Perubatan UKM Bagi Sesi Akademik 2022-2023 , 05-07-2022 sehingga 07-07-2022 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
Online Anatomy Intensive Course 5.0: Anatomy Made Easy and Clinical Research Statistic for Beginner , 04-09-2023 sehingga 30-11-2023 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
PENYELIA MODUL KAJIAN KHUSUS (SSM) FF4812 DAN FF4822 TAHUN 4 SESI 2022/2023 , 19-09-2022 sehingga 09-07-2023 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
PROGRAM MENTORAN TAHUN 2 SESI 2023/2024 , 01-03-2023 sehingga 17-01-2024 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
PROJEK KHIDMAT KEMASYARAKATAN LAWATAN AKADEMIK PELAJAR ASASIpintar PUSAT GENIUS NEGARA@PINTAR NEGARA UKM KE MUZIUM ANATOMI , 19-12-2022 sehingga 19-12-2022 , Pusat Pengajian / Jabatan / Pusat Penyelidikan / Unit
Panel Temu Duga Pemilihan Calon Pelajar Program Ijazah Doktor Perubatan FPUKM , 04-07-2023 sehingga 06-07-2023 , Fakulti / Institut / Pusat Perkhidmatan
Urusetia Minggu Apresiasi Watan (Maw) Sesi 2022/2023 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , 08-10-2022 sehingga 12-10-2022 , Universiti