PUNEET AGARWAL



Salutation
Associate Professor Dr

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Surgery

Position
Associate Professor

Email
puneet_agarwal@imu.edu.my



Education

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Doctor of Medicine ( MD) (Ophthalmology), 1988 All India Institute of Medical Sciences
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M.B,B.S (Medicine and Surgery), 1985 All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Memberships

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College of Ophthalmologist, Academy of Medicine Malaysia Member 2017 - Present

Research Funding
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Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and its correlation to Body Fat Percentage among medical students. IMU Internal Research Grant | 09 May 2024 - 01 Mar 2025
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Relationship Between Perfectionism, Resilience and Imposter Syndrome Among Medical Students. IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2023
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Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in ischemic retinal damage in rats Bachelor in Medical Sciences (Hons) | 01 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2022
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Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in excitotoxic retinal damage in rats IMU BMedSc grant for Intake MEI 219 (shortened BMedSc programme) | 01 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2022
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Mechanisms of corneal abrasion healing properties of tocotrienol rich fraction (TRF) in rats: Focus on suppression of proinflammatory and oxidative stress markers Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS) | 01 Nov 2020 - 01 Oct 2023
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Dual Mechanisms Underlying the Neuroprotective Effect of Trans-Resverakterol against Excitotoxic Etinal Ganglion Cell Loss: Involvement of Adenosine A1Receptors and Glutamate Transporters MoHE Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023
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Looking for Quality Evaluation of OSCE in Undergraduate Medical Education Assessment: Cronbach’s Alpha Versus Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) as Measurement of Absolute Reliability Estimates. IMU | 01 May 2020 - 01 Jul 2020
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Prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain of the spine among medical students in International Medical University (IMU-MBBS), Malaysia: A cross sectional study IMU | 01 Apr 2020 - 01 Feb 2021
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The comparative efficacy of anti-amyloid and non-antiamyloid drugs for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: A network meta-analysis IMU | 01 Jan 2020 - 01 Jul 2021
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Medical Students in International Medical University Clinical Campus Seremban: A Cross Sectional Study IMU | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jun 2019

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Publications

Research Articles

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Metacognitive Awareness and Its Relation to Students’ Academic Achievement: Time to Ponder Its Implication in Delivery of Curriculum EDUCATION IN MEDICINE JOURNAL. 2023
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Neuroprotective effects of exogenous brain-derived neurotrophic factor on amyloid-beta 1–40-induced retinal degeneration NEURAL REGENERATION RESEARCH 2023
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Surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learnt and Experience of a Private Medical School in Malaysia EDUCATION IN MEDICINE JOURNAL 2023
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Exploring the current use of animal models in glaucoma drug discovery: where are we in 2023? EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DISCOVERY 2023
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Tackling Retinal Ganglion Cell Apoptosis in Glaucoma: Role of Adenosine Receptors EXPERT OPINION ON THERAPEUTIC TARGETS 2021
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Magnesium acetyltaurate prevents retinal damage and visual impairment in rats through suppression of NMDA-induced upregulation of NF-κB, p53 and AP-1 (c-Jun/c-Fos) >**"Y" (<-***O/OO^) 2021
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Prevalence and factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students in a Malaysian private university: a cross sectional study THE PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL 2020
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Targeting the BDNF/TrkB pathway for the treatment of amyloid beta 1‐40‒induced neurodegeneration: Focus on ocular manifestations of Alzheimer’s disease: Nonhuman/Target identification and validation studies: Amyloid ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA 2020
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Neuroprotection by trans-resveratrol against collagenase-induced neurological and neurobehavioural deficits in rats involves adenosine A1 receptors NEUROLOGICAL RESEARCH 2020
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Impact of distractors in item analysis of multiple choice questions INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019
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Taurine protects against NMDA-induced retinal damage by reducing retinal oxidative stress AMINO ACIDS 2019
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Dose-Dependent Effects of Endothelin-1 on Retinal and Optic Nerve Morphology in Sprague Dawley Rats NEUROCHEMICAL JOURNAL 2019
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Antiapoptotic effect of taurine against NMDA-induced retinal excitotoxicity in rats NEUROTOXICOLOGY 2019
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Impact of distractors in item analysis of multiple choice questions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 2019
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Trabecular meshwork ECM remodeling in glaucoma: could RAS be a target? EXPERT OPINION ON THERAPEUTIC TARGETS 2018
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Topical losartan reduces IOP by altering TM morphology in rats with steroid-induced ocular hypertension INDIAN J PHYSIOL PHARMACOL 2018
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Time-and dose-related effects of amyloid beta1-40 on retina and optic nerve morphology in rats INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE 2018
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Effect of magnesium acetyltaurate and taurine on endothelin1-induced retinal nitrosative stress in rats CURRENT EYE RESEARCH 2018
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Targeting extracellular matrix remodeling in disease: Could resveratrol be a potential candidate? EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017
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Neuroprotective effect of magnesium acetyltaurate against NMDA-induced excitotoxicity in rat retina NEUROTOXICITY RESEARCH 2017
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Rodent models of glaucoma and their applicability for drug discovery EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DISCOVERY 2017
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Intraocular distribution of topically applied hydrophilic and lipophilic substances in rat eyes DRUG DELIVERY 2016
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Magnesium acetyltaurate prevents retinal ganglion cells apoptosis induced by N-methyl-D-aspartate FRONT. CELL. NEUROSCI. CONFERENCE ABSTRACT: 14TH MEETING OF THE ASIAN-PACIFIC SOCIETY FOR NEUROCHEMISTRY 2016
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Liposomes in topical ophthalmic drug delivery: an update DRUG DELIVERY 2016
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Early effect of hydroxychloroquine therapy: relationship between cumulative dose and retinal thickness CUTANEOUS AND OCULAR TOXICOLOGY 2015
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Role of adenosine receptors in resveratrol‐induced intraocular pressure lowering in rats with steroid‐induced ocular hypertension CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY 2015
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Pathogenetic role of magnesium deficiency in ophthalmic diseases BIOMETALS 2014
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Newer targets for modulation of intraocular pressure: focus on adenosine receptor signaling pathways EXPERT OPINION ON THERAPEUTIC TARGETS 2014
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Mechanisms of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-induced IOP reduction in normotensive rats EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY 2014
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Effects of magnesium taurate in liposomal formulation on the onset and progression of cataract in galactose-fed rats ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA 2013
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Anticholinesterase, antioxidant and nitric oxide scavenging activity of the aqueous extract of some medicinal plants JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013
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Effects of magnesium taurate on the onset and progression of galactose-induced experimental cataract: in vivo and in vitro evaluation EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH 2013
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Evaluation of the anticataract effects of magnesium taurate in vitro ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA 2013
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Calcium and magnesium level in cataractous lenses of galactosemic rats topically treated with liposomal formulation of magnesium taurate ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA 2013
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Mechanisms of cataractogenesis in the presence of magnesium deficiency MAGNESIUM RESEARCH 2013
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Glaucomatous neurodegeneration: an eye on tumor necrosis factor-alpha INDIAN J OPHTHALMOL 2012
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Magnesium deficiency: Does it have a role to play in cataractogenesis? EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH 2012
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Curcumin prevents experimental diabetic retinopathy in rats through its hypoglycemic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory mechanisms JOURNAL OF OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS 2011
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Future target molecules in antiglaucoma therapy: TGF-β may have a role to play OPHTHALMIC RESEARCH 2010
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Contact lens related corneal ulcer MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2010
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Current concepts in the pathophysiology of glaucoma INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2009
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Therapeutic potential of Curcuma longa, the golden spice of India, in drug discovery for ophthalmic diseases EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DISCOVERY 2009
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The anti-inflammatory effects of Curcuma longa and Berberis aristata in endotoxin-induced uveitis in rabbits INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE 2008

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Other Publications

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Comparison of 24-h ocular hypotensive effect of single drop application of enalaprilat and losartan in steroid-induced ocular hypertensive rat model ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA | 01 Jan 2013
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Oculohypotensive effect of topical losartan potassium in ocular normotensive and steroid-induced ocular hypertensive rat models ACTA PHARMACOLOGICA SINICA | 01 Jan 2013

Books

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Jaypee Brothers (2009). Signal detection in pharmacovigilance.
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(1991). Pilo-clonidine - A new drug for the Management of Glaucoma.


Supervisions
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Ms Sharon Rebecca Geoffery | Undergraduate | 03 Jan 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 Thesis: Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in excitotoxic retinal damage in rats
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John Lim Kien Weng | Undergraduate | 01 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 Thesis: Role of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in ischemic retinal damage in rats
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Arun Kumar Basavraj | Doctorate | 01 Nov 2020 Thesis: Mechanisms of corneal abrasion healing properties of tocotrienol rich fraction (TRF) in rats: Focus on suppression of proinflammatory and oxidative stress markers
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1) Sandy Lau Jia Huey* 2) Reema Mujthaba* 3) Ng Yau Lei* 4) Tan Yang* | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2020 - 01 Feb 2021 Thesis: Prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain of the spine among medical students in International Medical University (IMU-MBBS), Malaysia: A cross sectional study
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Din Hwa Biing | Undergraduate | 01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 Thesis: Knowledge, attitude and practices related to Adverse Drug Reaction reporting by healthcare personnel in a government hospital in Malaysia
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1. Sarvesh Seger 2. Sabrina Lizy Fernandez 3. Nur Nabila Binti Nasharuddin 4. Siti Rahmah Binti Md Yunus 5. Nicole Teh Mae Shun | Undergraduate | 01 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 Thesis: Prevalence and Factors Associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome among Medical Students in International Medical University Clinical Campus Seremban: A Cross Sectional Study
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Lidawani bt Lambuk | Doctorate | 01 May 2015 - 01 Dec 2019 Thesis: STUDIES TO ELUCIDATE CHANGES IN SIGNALLING PATHWAYS AS MECHANISMS OF RGC PROTECTIONS AGAINST NMDA-INDUCED INJURY BY MAGNESIUM ACETYLTAURINATE IN RATS
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Mohd Aizuddin Bin Mohd Lazaldin | Doctorate | 01 May 2015 - 01 Dec 2019 Thesis: BDNF-ReIated Anti-Neurodegerative Effect and Histopathological Basis of Behavioral Changes in Amyloid-lnduced Neurodegenerative Disease

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