Anani Aila Mat Zin | Neurobehaviour | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anani Aila Mat Zin | Neurobehaviour | Best Researcher Award

Medical Lecturer | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia

Dr. Anani Aila Mat Zin, a Cytohistopathologist at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia and faculty member at Universiti Sains Malaysia, is an accomplished researcher with significant contributions to histopathology, cytopathology, and neuropathology. Her Google Scholar profile reflects her strong research impact, with 1,145 total citations, an h-index of 12, and an i10-index of 14. Dr. Mat Zin’s research focuses on tumor biology, diagnostic cytology, and cancer pathology, particularly in understanding tumor-associated macrophages, cancer immunopathology, and neuro-oncology. Her most cited publication, “Evaluating the polarization of tumor-associated macrophages into M1 and M2 phenotypes in human cancer tissue”, has received 683 citations, highlighting her influence in the cancer research community. She has also explored diverse biomedical areas including inflammation, neuroprotection, oxidative stress, and reproductive health, as seen in her works on the effects of Freund’s adjuvant in arthritis models and the neuroprotective properties of stingless bee honey. Additionally, her studies on oxidative stress biomarkers in pregnancy and microRNA signatures in breast cancer prognosis demonstrate her engagement in translational and molecular research. Dr. Mat Zin’s interdisciplinary approach, coupled with her collaborations across institutions, has advanced diagnostic accuracy and understanding of disease mechanisms. Her consistent publication record, growing citations, and impactful research outcomes make her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, recognizing her scientific excellence, innovation, and enduring contributions to pathology and biomedical science.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Jayasingam, S. D., Citartan, M., Thang, T. H., Mat Zin, A. A., Ang, K. C., & Ch’ng, E. S. (2020). Evaluating the polarization of tumor-associated macrophages into M1 and M2 phenotypes in human cancer tissue: Technicalities and challenges in routine clinical practice. Frontiers in Oncology, 9, 1512.

  2. Noh, A. S. M., Chuan, T. D., Khir, N. A. M., Mat Zin, A. A., Ghazali, A. K., Long, I., & Ab Aziz, C. B. (2021). Effects of different doses of complete Freund’s adjuvant on nociceptive behaviour and inflammatory parameters in polyarthritic rat model mimicking rheumatoid arthritis. PLOS ONE, 16(12), e0260423.

  3. Zulkifli, N. A., Hassan, Z., Mustafa, M. Z., Azman, W. N. W., Hadie, S. N. H., Ghani, N., & Mat Zin, A. A. (2023). The potential neuroprotective effects of stingless bee honey. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 14, 1048028.

  4. Ab Hamid, N., Abu Bakar, A. B., Mat Zain, A. A., Nik Hussain, N. H., Othman, Z. A., & Mat Zin, A. A. (2020). Composition of Royal Jelly (RJ) and its anti-androgenic effect on reproductive parameters in a polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) animal model. Antioxidants, 9(6), 499.

  5. Ibrahim, A., Khoo, M. I., Ismail, E. H. E., Hussain, N. H. N., Mat Zin, A. A., Noordin, L., & Cheah, F. C. (2024). Oxidative stress biomarkers in pregnancy: A systematic review. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 22(1), 93.