EBENEZER CHITRA FABIAN
Salutation
Associate Professor Dr
School/Centre
School of Health Sciences
Department
Applied Biomedical Science and Biotechnology
Appointment
Associate Dean, Technology Enhanced Learning
Position
Associate Professor
Education
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MHPE (Education), 2021
International Medical University
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Ph.D. (Immunology), 2005
National Institute of Immunology, Jawaharlal Nehru University
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M.Sc. (Biotechnology), 1997
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
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B.Sc. (Agriculture), 1994
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Memberships
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Institute of Biomedical Science, UK
Fellow
2023 - Present
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Indian Immunology Society
Member
2001 - Present
Research Funding
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Evaluation of the role of inflammatory protein biomarkers LAMA2, MLL4 and PLXDC2 as a predictor for diabetes
IMU Internal Research Grant | 07 Jan 2025 - 04 Jul 2025
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Correlation between gene mutations and dietary pattern in different ethnic groups among early-onset colorectal carcinoma patients under 40 years: a systematic review
IMU Internal Research Grant | 04 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
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Virulence assessment of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from diabetic foot ulcers
IMU Internal Research Grant | 03 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
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Analysis of gut microbiome in people who have undergone appendectomy
IMU Internal Research Grant | 03 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
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A measure of physiotherapy students’ perception of the educational environment across three different Physiotherapy schools: An international survey
IMU Internal Research Grant | 22 Dec 2023 - 13 Dec 2024
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An exploration into the attitudes and perceptions of university academic faculty and students towards artificial intelligence in medical education: a mixed-method study
IMU Internal Research Grant | 15 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2024
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Exploration of the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by undergraduate students in health professions programmes and their perspectives on AI use
IMU Internal Research Grant | 04 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024
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Molecular Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Strains Isolated from Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU): Insights into Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Sep 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
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Investigation of lactoferrin induced pyroptosis in cancer cells by targeting the Gasdermin/Caspases pathway
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Jun 2023 - 29 Dec 2023
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Study of antibacterial effect of microcurrent stimulation on bacteria isolated from diabetic foot ulcers
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
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Immunohistochemical analysis of tumor xenografts from mouse model of breast cancer to determine the anti-tumorigenic effects of lactoferricin B
IMU Staff Project | 01 Jul 2022 - 30 Dec 2022
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Effect of lactoferricin B peptide on MAPK and PI3K signalling pathways in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line
IMU Biomedical Science UG research grant | 01 Jun 2022 - 17 Dec 2022
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Association of salivary cortisol with alterations in cardiovascular parameters under physiological and psychological stress (Cold Pressor & Stroop’s Test) in healthy students
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science | 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
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Association between metacognitive awareness and self -regulated learning in first year learners of 21st century- an exploratory study
Bachelor in Medical Sciences (Hons) | 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021
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Western blot analysis of signaling pathways modulated by lactoferricin B peptide in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
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Antibacterial Efficacy of propolis and wood vinegar against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria isolated from DFU
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2021
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Development and evaluation of an educational tool for microbiology skills training using augmented reality/virtual reality applications.
IMU Internal Research Grants | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2022
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Efficacy of lactoferricin B on triple negative breast cancer cell lines
IMU | 01 Jul 2020 - 01 Dec 2020
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Synergy between Malaysian propolis and wood vinegar against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa Candida albicans and Escherichia coli
IMU | 01 Jul 2020 - 01 Dec 2020
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Evaluation of self-regulated learning practice in undergraduate students in health professions programmes
IMU | 01 Jul 2020 - 18 Feb 2022
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Correlation of Microrna-205 Expression with Progression of Low Grade Squamous Cervical Intraepithelial Lesions (LSIL)
IMU | 01 Jan 2020 - 01 Jun 2020
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Pro-carcinogenic effect of sitagliptin on pancreatic cancer cell lines
IMU | 01 Jul 2019 - 01 Dec 2019
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The Relationship between self-regulated learning, self-assesment and academic performance in the content of undergraduate health sciences education
IMU | 01 Mar 2019 - 01 Apr 2020
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Study of validity of objective structured laboratory examination (OSLE) as an assessment tool for knowledge and skill outcomes related to biomedical science/biotechnology programmes
IMU | 18 Sep 2018 - 20 Aug 2020
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Oxidative stress in microbes following propolis treatments in Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis and candida albicans
IMU | 01 Jul 2018 - 01 Feb 2019
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Iron oxide (IO) nanoparticles activity against Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis and candida albicans biofilms
IMU | 01 Jul 2018 - 01 Feb 2019
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Synergistic effect of Malaysian propolis and antibiotics against biofilms formed by Enterococus faecalis,Staphylococcus epidermidis, S.aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
IMU | 01 Jul 2018 - 01 May 2020
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Characterization of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacterial Biofilms Associated with Diabetic Foot Ulcers and their Cytopathic Effect on Fibroblast Cell Line In vitro
IMU | 01 Jul 2018 - 01 Dec 2018
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Evaluation of the mechanism of action of Lactoferricin B peptide in the inhibition of breast cancer
FRGS | 01 Jul 2014 - 28 Dec 2017
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Post-Translational Regulation of Glutamine Metabolism by Acetylases and Deacetylases in Cancer Cells under Hypoxic Conditions
FRGS | 01 May 2014 - 28 Oct 2016
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Effect of madecassoside in reducing oxidative stress and blood glucose and in protecting the β-cells in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetes in rats
FRGS | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Dec 2017
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Development of novel chitosan flavonoids (propolis ethanolic extract) nanoformulations against Enterococcus faecalis in the root canal using extracted tooth model
ERGS | 01 Jul 2013 - 31 Dec 2015
Publications
Research Articles
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Glimpses of the Use of Generative AI and ChatGPT in Medical Education
EDUCATION IN MEDICINE JOURNAL 2024
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Protective effects of madecassoside, a triterpenoid from Centella asiatica, against oxidative stress in INS-1E cells
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH 2024
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A 3-D interactive microbiology laboratory via virtual reality for enhancing practical skills
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS 2024
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Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges in Health Professions Education.
INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION 2023
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Effect of madecassoside in reducing oxidative stress and blood glucose in streptozotocin–nicotinamide-induced diabetes in rats
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2023
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Arthrobacter alpinus BP31 from Antarctic Soil Reveals Antibiotic Resistance and Resistance to Heavy Metals
-OENLG-(TM)SHOE -(TM)^OESHOE...' 2022
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Self-regulated learning practice of undergraduate students in health professions programs
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE 2022
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Anticancer chiral and racemic ternary copper (II) complexes: Multiple mechanisms and epigenetic histone methyltransferase enzymes as novel targets
POLYHEDRON 2022
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Inhibition of breast cancer xenografts in a mouse model and the induction of apoptosis in multiple breast cancer cell lines by lactoferricin B peptide
Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine 2021
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Role of microRNAs as biomarkers of cervical carcinogenesis: a systematic review
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY SCIENCE 2021
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ROLES OF CHOLINERGIC SYSTEM IN COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION
European J. Pharm. Med. Res. 2021
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Study of the impact of objective structured laboratory examination to evaluate students’ practical competencies
Journal of Biological Education 2020
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Enantiomeric pairs of ternary copper (ii) complexes and their aldol-type condensation products: synthesis, characterization, and anticancer and epigenetic properties
Dalton Transactions 2019
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Cationic chitosan-propolis nanoparticles alter the zeta potential of S. epidermidis, inhibit biofilm formation by modulating gene expression and exhibit synergism with antibiotics
PloS one 2019
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Modulation of naive CD8 T cell response features by ligand density, affinity, and continued signaling via internalized TCRs
The Journal of Immunology 2017
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Root canal irrigants influence the hydrophobicity and adherence of Staphylococcus epidermidis to root canal dentin: an in vitro study
RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS 2017
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Chitosan-propolis nanoparticle formulation demonstrates anti-bacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms
PloS one 2017
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Abstract A80: Functionally significant heterogeneity in apparently homogenous naive CD8 T cell populations
Cancer Immunology Research 2017
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Depletion of regulatory T-cells leads to moderate B-cell antigenicity in respiratory syncytial virus infection
International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2015
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Depletion of Treg cells leads to moderate B cell antigenicity in RSV infection
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES 41 (): 2015
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Human SCARB2 transgenic mice as an infectious animal model for enterovirus 71
PloS one 2013
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Heat shock protein 90: role in enterovirus 71 entry and assembly and potential target for therapy
PLoS One 2013
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Human SCARB2-mediated entry and endocytosis of EV71
PloS one 2012
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Antigenic ligand density modulates execution of naïve CD8+ T cell response programme (110.1)
The Journal of Immunology 2012
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Immunoprotectivity of HLA-A2 CTL peptides derived from respiratory syncytial virus fusion protein in HLA-A2 transgenic mouse
PLoS One 2011
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Functional interaction between Env oncogene from Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus and tumor suppressor Sprouty2
Retrovirology 2010
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Immunogenic properties of RSV-B1 fusion (F) protein gene-encoding recombinant adenoviruses
Vaccine 2009
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Generation and characterization of JSRV envelope transgenic mice in FVB background
Virology 2009
Other Publications
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Undergraduate students’ perception of the use of AI
South African Association of Health Educationalists (SAAHE) Conference | 26 Jun 2024
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Antibiotic resistance pattern in bacteria associated with diabetic foot ulcer patients in Malaysia
The Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference | 11 May 2022
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Gen Z - their learning approach and expectations
International Medical Education Conference | 12 Mar 2021
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Madecassoside protects pancreatic beta cells from glucotoxicity and oxidative stress
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY | 01 Jan 2019
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Lactoferricin B peptide kills breast cancer cells in vitro; potential for therapy
2nd World Congress in Breast Cancer | 19 Sep 2016
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Post-translational regulation of glutamine metabolism by acetylases and deacetylases in breast cancer cells under hypoxic conditions
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR MEDICINE | 01 Jan 2016
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Chemical inhibition of PI3K pathway interferes with pro-carcinogenic properties of transformed adenocarcinoma cell line, A549
2nd International Conference on Agriculture, Environment and Biological Sciences | 16 Aug 2015
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A comparative study of the effect of Malaysian and Brazilian propolis on biofilm formation and the expression of biofilm-associated genes by Enterococcus faecalis
International Union of Microbiological Societies Congresses -XIVth International Congress of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology | 28 Jul 2014
Supervisions
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Siddharth Dhanaraj | Master (Mixed Mode) | 01 Sep 2023
Thesis: Molecular Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Strains Isolated from Diabetic Foot Ulcers
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Cheaw Yue Wen, Chloe Ng Sin Yee, Lim Jia Wei Charmaine, Lau Xin Jie, Pang Wei Ming, Tan Jing Yi | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2023
Thesis: Study of antibacterial effect of microcurrent stimulation on bacteria isolated from diabetic foot ulcers
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Oo Wei Jet, Ong Ling Xu, Kam Xue Le | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2023
Thesis: Investigation of lactoferrin induced pyroptosis in cancer cells by targeting the Gasdermin/Caspases pathwayGasdermin/Caspases pathway
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Ms. Teng Shervone , Ms. Lee Jia Yee, Ms. Sharon Sia Yue Hui | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2022 - 17 Dec 2022
Thesis: Effect of lactoferricin B peptide on MAPK and PI3K signalling pathways in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell line
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Hilya Mohamedh Hafeez | Undergraduate | 22 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2023
Thesis: Association between metacognitive awareness and self -regulated learning in first year learners of 21st century – an exploratory study
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Brian Anthony Mendonsa | Undergraduate | 12 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
Thesis: Correlation of microRNA-205 expression with progression of low grade squamous cervical intraepithelial lesions (LSIL)
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Khaw Huang Lin | Undergraduate | 07 Jan 2020 - 31 Jul 2020
Thesis: Evaluation of MicroRNAs (miRNAs) as progression markers in cervical carcinogenesis: A Systematic Review
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Natasha Nabila Binti Mohammed Shoaib | Master (Research) | 06 Jul 2018 - 19 Nov 2022
Thesis: Characterisation of antibiotic resistance in bacterial biofilms associated with diabetic foot ulcers
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Mr. Muhammad Rizdwan Bin Mohd Abd Rahman | Master (Research) | 18 Aug 2015 - 30 May 2020
Thesis: Evaluation of the mechanism of action of lactoferricin B peptide in the inhibition of breast cancer
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Ong Teik Hwa | Doctorate | 16 Feb 2015 - 28 Apr 2018
Thesis: Development of a chitosan-propolis nanoparticle formulation as an antibacterial agent for control of biofilms formed by Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis