Knowledge Base
A collection of scientific publications, practical articles, and reflections from my journey across neuroscience, biotech, AI, health education, and personal growth.
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Pharmacology Research & Perspectives, 2025
A forward-looking perspective on how ethnopharmacology can train next-generation researchers to bridge traditional knowledge with modern technology.
Molecular Therapy, 2017
Developed engineered exosomes as delivery vehicles for therapeutic proteins — bridging cell biology with translational medicine.
Nature Communications, 2017
Showed how cellular energy status controls inflammation via the transcriptional co-repressor CtBP — linking metabolism to immune function.
Methods, 2015
Demonstrated that the tumour suppressor PTEN is secreted via exosomes — a discovery with implications for intercellular signalling and cancer biology.
Journal of Molecular Cell Biology, 2015
Identified how Ndfip1 controls PTEN localisation to regulate cell growth — a key mechanism linking protein trafficking to tumour suppression.
Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2015
Expanded the Ndfip1 story into DNA damage repair, showing its role in ubiquitinating and trafficking BRAT1 — connecting protein trafficking to genome stability.
Traffic, 2014
Showed that Rab5 and Ndfip1 cooperate to regulate PTEN ubiquitination and nuclear transport — foundational work in cellular signalling and trafficking.
Cerebral Cortex, 2014
Demonstrated that Ndfip1 is essential for proper brain development, specifically for the growth of dendrites and spines in cortical neurons.
Experimental Neurology, 2014
Resolved a key question in neurobiology by showing that PTEN nuclear translocation after brain injury promotes neuronal survival, not cell death.
Neuroscience Letters, 2013
Characterised Ndfip1 expression patterns in the developing brain, supporting its role in ubiquitination pathways that shape cortical development.
Science Signaling, 2012
First demonstration that PTEN is packaged into exosomes and remains enzymatically active in recipient cells — a landmark finding in intercellular communication.
Journal of Cell Biology, 2012
Demonstrated in vivo that Ndfip1-controlled PTEN nuclear import protects neurons after stroke — a translational finding with therapeutic potential.
The Edge Malaysia, November 2024
Exploring how ethnopharmacology can empower the next generation of researchers by integrating traditional knowledge with modern drug discovery.
The Edge Malaysia, February 2024
A playful yet poignant reflection on why science lacks the cultural glamour of entertainment, and how we might infuse passion into marketing scientific progress.
The Edge Malaysia, June 2023
A follow-up deep dive into the structural factors behind PhD unemployment in Malaysia — from MyBrain15 to the middle-income trap — with four strategic recommendations.
The Malaysian Reserve, May 2023
An analysis of rising PhD unemployment in Malaysia, exploring systemic causes and offering actionable recommendations for government, industry, and graduates.
The Edge Malaysia, July 2026
A reflection on the promise and hidden costs of AI work: the productive breakthroughs, late-night troubleshooting, and need for more sustainable ways to build with intelligent tools.
The Edge Malaysia, May 2023
A call for Malaysia to embrace AI with an open heart — exploring parallels between Gutenberg's printing press and large language models, with policy recommendations for equitable adoption.
Whether through life science strategy, AI-enabled workflows, or education, I help translate insight into practical progress.