HTAR HTAR AUNG



Salutation
Associate Professor Dr

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Anatomy

Position
Associate Professor

Email
htarhtaraung@imu.edu.my

Professional Network


Education

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PGCertHPE (Health Professions Education), 2022 International Medical and Dental University
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PhD (Medical Science (Anatomy)), 2001 Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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MBBS (Medical program), 1991 University of Medicine 1, Myanmar

Memberships

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Royal College of Surgeons of England Member, Court of Examiners 2024 - Present
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Cochrane Systematic review Member 2020 - Present
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Malaysian Association of Education in the Medical & Health Sciences (MAEMHS) ROS : Member 2018 - Present
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Malaysia Anatomy Association Member 2017 - Present
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Myanmar Anatomy Association Member 2017 - Present
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Myanmar Medical Council Member 1991 - Present

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Research Funding
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Evaluation of three-dimensionally printed models compared with plastic models in improvement of performance in anatomy among health science students IMU Internal Research Grant | 10 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
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Toll like receptor 9 (-1237, -1486) and the gastric cancer risk: A meta-analysis of genetic association studies Bachelor in Medical Sciences (Hons) | 01 Jan 2022 - 30 Apr 2022
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Relationship between IL-10 gene polymorphisms and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis of genetic association studies and trial sequential analysis Bachelor in Medical Sciences (Hons) | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022
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A systematic review of the association between diabetes mellitus and risk of gastrointestinal malignancies Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) | 01 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2021
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A systematic review of good practices used to engage communitiesin health services research in neglected tropical diseases in low and middle income countries of South-East Asia and the Pacific WHO/TDR | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022
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Short-term meditation in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): Study on neuro-metabolites and enzymes in kynurenine pathway (KP) MoHE Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | 01 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022
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Estimation of stature from anthropometric measurements in Malaysian Adults IMU | 01 Jul 2020 - 01 Dec 2020
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A quality-by-design approach to develop and optimise acitretin-loaded lipid nanoparticles with enhanced solubility and stability for topical application IMU | 19 Jun 2019 - 19 Oct 2019
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Cephalic and nasifacial anthropometric study from 5 different countries in Asia - A Pilot Study IMU | 19 Apr 2019 - 19 Dec 2019
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Risk factors of metabolic syndrome among underprivileged adolecents IMU | 01 Apr 2019 - 01 Dec 2019
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Evaluation of eLearning tool in learning process in practical session of anatomy among Chiropratic students of IMU IMU | 19 Mar 2019 - 01 Oct 2020
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Prescribing Unsupervised Home Exercises for Long Term Residents in Aged Care Facilities - A Feasibility Study IMU | 19 Feb 2019 - 19 Dec 2019
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The Immediate Effect of Upper Thoracic Adjustments On Cardiovascular Responses In terms of Blood Pressure, Heart Rate Variability Analysis and Electrocardiogram Findings in Asian Population. A Single Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial, Pilot Study IMU | 19 Jan 2019 - 19 Jun 2019
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Effects of Carrying Backpacks among Pre-University and University Students IMU | 01 Mar 2018 - 01 Dec 2018

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Publications

Research Articles

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Cytokine levels in the severity of falciparum malaria: An umbrella review ACTA TROPICA 2024
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Endoscopic sphincterotomy for adults with biliary sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (Review) COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 2024
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Tamoxifen for adults with hepatocellular carcinoma (Review) COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEW 2024
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CagA toxin and risk of Helicobacter pylori-infected gastric phenotype: A meta-analysis of observational studies PLOS ONE 2024
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Endoscopic sphincterotomy for adults with biliary sphincter of Oddi dysfunction COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2024
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Tamoxifen for adults with hepatocellular carcinoma COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2024
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Facilitators and barriers to engaging communities in health service research on dengue control in Indo-Pacific region: a systematic review BMC PUBLIC HEALTH 2023
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Effects of Vipassana Insight Meditation on Quality of Life and Plasma Endogenous Beta-endorphin Level in Registered Meditators Practicing Meditation at the Well-established Meditation Centres in Selangor ACTA SCIENTIFIC MEDICAL SCIENCES (ISSN: 2582-0931) 2023
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and the risk of gastric cancer: a meta-analysis of genetic association studies BMC cancer 2023
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Association between IL-10 gene polymorphisms (− 1082 A/G,-819 T/C,-592 A/C) and hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis BMC CANCER, HTTPS://BMCCANCER.BIOMEDCENTRAL.COM/ARTICLES/10.1186/S12885-023-11323-1 2023
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The effects of flipped classrooms to improve learning outcomes in undergraduate health professional education: A systematic review CAMPBELL SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2023
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Community engagement in health services research on soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Asia Pacific region: Systematic review PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023
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Community engagement in health services research on elimination of lymphatic filariasis: A systematic review PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023
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Prevalence of zoonotic (brugian) filariasis in Asia: A proportional meta-analysis ACTA TROPICA 2023
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Detection of asymptomatic malaria in Asian countries: a meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy MALARIA JOURNAL 2022
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Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) test in the detection of uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy: a meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy MALARIA JOURNAL 2022
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Human stem cells for decompensated cirrhosis in adults COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2022
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Sphincterotomy for people with biliary sphincter of Oddi dysfunction COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2022
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Toll-like receptor 9 and 4 gene polymorphisms in susceptibility and severity of malaria: a meta-analysis of genetic association studies MALARIA JOURNAL 2021
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Improving the learning process in anatomy practical sessions of chiropractic program using e-learning tool Translational Research in Anatomy 2021
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Students’ preference of learning tools for gross anatomy in an integrated curriculum International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education 2021
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Tamoxifen for hepatocellular carcinoma COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2021
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P109 Infection control policies during the COVID-19 pandemic were effective in limiting morbidity and mortality associated with nosocomial viral transmission at a large NHS respiratory department THORAX 2021
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S41 The diagnostic work up of pleural tuberculosis and the utility of GeneXpert: 5 year experience from a tertiary centre THORAX 2021
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Tamoxifen for hepatocellular carcinoma COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2021
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Gene therapy for people with hepatocellular carcinoma COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2020
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The influence of climate factors on COVID-19 transmission in Malaysia: An autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model MEDRXIV 2020
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Gene therapy for people with hepatocellular carcinoma (Protocol) COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2020, ISSUE 9. ART. NO.: CD013731 2020
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An Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Lung NANOTECHNOLOGY-BASED TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR LUNG CANCER 2019
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Application of anatomical knowledge by final year dental students of integrated curriculum: A pilot study JMSCR 2016
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Morphometric analysis of the mandibular canal using orthopantomogram: a comparison between dentate and edentulous patients PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANATOMY ASSOCIATION OF THAILAND 2013
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A comparative study of teaching anatomy using cadavers, prosected wet specimens and simulated plastic models among Malaysian undergraduates J THORAC CARDIOVASC SURG 2012
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Pattern and variations of the posterior interosseous artery of forearms in human adults 2ND MALAYSIAN ANATOMICAL CONFERENCE 2011
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Incidence of persistent median artery of the forearm in Myanmar adults ACTA ANAT NIPPON 2009
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Anatomical study of the obturator internus, gemelli and quadratus femoris muscles with special reference to their innervation THE ANATOMICAL RECORD: AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ANATOMISTS 2001
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A Case of an Aberrant Branch from the Posterior Brachial Cutaneous Nerve to the Latissimus Dorsi A Vestigeal Part of the Dorsoepitrochlearis? OKAJIMAS FOLIA ANATOMICA JAPONICA 2000
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Morphometric Analysis of the Mandibular Canal and Mental Foramen Using OPG and 3D CBCT: A Comparative Study INT J ORAL MAXILLOFAC SURG 1992

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Other Publications

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A study on application of anatomical knowledge among undergraduate chiropractic students: A comparative study between the preclinical semester 3 and intern students OTTAWA 2020 | 29 Feb 2020
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Students’ preference of teaching tools for learning gross anatomy in integrated curriculum IMEC 2014 | 07 Mar 2014
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Brachioradial Artery (BRA) & Superficial Brachioulnar Artery (SBUA): A Case Report IIUM Research, Invention, Innovation and Exhibition 2013 | 27 Mar 2013
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Morphometric Analysis of the Mandibular Canal and Mental Foramen Using OPG and 3D CBCT: A Comparative Study 2nd International Anatomical Science and Cell Biology (IASCBC 2012) | 06 Dec 2012
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Ultrasonographic Study On The Arterial Variations Of The Arm And Forearm In Malaysian Adults 6th National Conference for Clinical Research | 06 Sep 2012
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Superficial Brachioulnar Artery and persistent Median Artery: A case report International Health Conference IIUM (IHCI 2011) | 07 Sep 2011
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Preference in Learning Gross Anatomy 2nd Malaysian Anatomical Conference | 29 Jun 2011
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Pattern and variations of the posterior interosseous artery of forearms in human adults 2nd Malaysian Anatomical Conference | 29 Jun 2011
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Preference in Learning Gross Anatomy 2nd Malaysian Anatomical Conference | 08 Jun 2011
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A Comparative Study Of Teaching Anatomy Using Cadavers, Prosected Wet Specimens And Simulated Plastic Models Among Malaysian Undergraduates IIUM Research, Invention, Innovation and Exhibition 2011 | 29 Mar 2011

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Supervisions
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Yap Zi Qyi | Undergraduate | 01 Jul 2022 - 03 Mar 2023 Thesis: Toll like receptor 9 (-1237, -1486) and the gastric cancer risk: A meta-analysis of genetic association studies
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LIAU CHEE SIANG | Undergraduate | 09 Jul 2021 - 25 Dec 2021 Thesis: DIABETES MELLITUS AND RISK OF UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL MALIGNANCIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Lee Ching Wann | Undergraduate | 05 Jul 2021 - 07 Dec 2021 Thesis: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DIABETES MELLITUS AND RISK OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA
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CHAN KAI XIN | Undergraduate | 01 Jul 2021 - 30 Dec 2021 Thesis: A Systematic Review on the Association between Diabetes Mellitus and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
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RYAN LAY PEE CHIUN | Undergraduate | 01 Jul 2021 - 03 Dec 2021 Thesis: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DIABETES MELLITUS AND RISK OF COLORECTAL CANCER
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Teresa Tan Yen Mei | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022 Thesis: Relationship between IL-10 gene polymorphisms and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: A meta-analysis of genetic association studies and trial sequential analysis
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Chng Yuen Ye; Tan Ching Leng; Tan Hui Zhe; Thang Wen Jun | Undergraduate | 03 Jul 2020 - 25 Dec 2020 Thesis: Estimation of stature from anthropometric measurements in Malaysian Adults
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Umme Musharrat | Undergraduate | 19 Apr 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 Thesis: Cephalic and nasifacial anthropometric study from 5 different countries in Asia - A Pilot Study
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Ms Jasmine Kaur A/P Krishan Singh, Mr TAN JUN XIN | Undergraduate | 10 Apr 2018 - 28 Dec 2018 Thesis: Effects of carrying backpacks among Pre-university and University students
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Tan Xiao Ping, Chow Wai Hoong, Chin Rou Ying | Undergraduate | 05 Apr 2018 - 28 Dec 2018 Thesis: Risk factors of metabolic syndrome among underprivileged adolescents
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Ms Goh Pui San, Ms Stephanie Choo Cui Fen | Undergraduate | 10 Feb 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 Thesis: A Study on Application of Anatomical Knowledge among the Undergraduate Chiropractic Students: A Comparative Study between the Preclinical Semester 3 Students and Chiropractic Intern Students
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Anupa Siva Kumar | Doctorate | 01 Jan 2017 - 07 Jan 2022 Thesis: Development and evaluation of nano-emulsion containing curcumin and/or tocotrienol rich fraction for transdermal delivery to improve therapeutic effects in breast cancer
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Dr Shahida bt Saharudin | Master (Research) | 10 Aug 2011 - 28 Jun 2013 Thesis: Ultrasonographic study on the arterial variations of the arm and forearm in malaysian adults

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