Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia
Dr. Anani Aila Mat Zin is a distinguished medical professional and academic specializing in histopathology, cytopathology, and neuropathology. She obtained her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Pathology degrees from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and later earned a Fellowship from the International Academy of Cytology (FIAC), Germany, with advanced training in clinical neuropathology at JCMT, Tokyo, Japan. Her career began as a house officer and medical officer in general medicine at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, progressing to trainee lecturer and later lecturer/pathologist in the field of anatomic pathology at USM. With extensive research experience, Dr. Anani has supervised numerous postgraduate projects focusing on cytology, neuropathology, and general pathology, including studies on stingless bee propolis, royal jelly, xylene toxicity, and genetic factors in obesity-related colorectal carcinoma. She has also served as an examiner and viva voce panel member for various postgraduate pathology and surgical examinations across Malaysian universities, contributing significantly to medical education and research assessment. Her commitment to advancing diagnostic pathology and mentoring emerging scientists underscores her vital role in the academic and medical research community.
Featured Publications
"Epigenetic role in Salivary Gland Tumours: Insights into DNA Methylation and Molecular Complexity"
"Novel cytochrome c-oxidase deficiency and mitochondrial myopathy in non-syndromic cleft lip with or without palate"
"Sporadic Right Lumbar Intraabdominal Desmoid Tumor: A Case Report"
"Impact of time-restricted feeding on glycemic indices, vascular oxidative stress, and inflammation in an obese prediabetes rat model induced by a high-fat diet and sugar drink"
"Pre-clinical acute oral toxicity and subacute neurotoxicity risk assessments on sprague dawley rats treated with single dose or repeated doses of flavonoid-enriched fraction extracted from Oroxylum indicum leaves"