Microbiology

Phone 

  03 61267652    (Off)

+6016 3091648  (Hp)

Fax 03 6126 5224

Academic Position

Senior Lecturer & Medical Microbiologist

Qualification and Granting Institution

• MBBS (UM-2,Myanmar),

• PG - Diploma in Biotechnology (YIT,Myanmar),

• MMedSc (Microbiology), (DSMA,Myanmar).

Current Academic Responsibilities

• Coordinator, Reproductive Module, Year 2 MBBS

• Senior Lecturer & Medical Microbiologist

• Mentor, Mentor-Mentee system, Preclinical Years

Research Interest

Molecular & Clinical Aspects of Infectious Diseases

Awards (Academic / Research)

Anugerah  Perkhidmatan Cermalan 2011

Involvement in Professional Organizations

• Member of Malaysia Medical Council (MMC) 

• Member of Malaysian Society of Parasitology &Tropical Medicine (MSPTM)

• Member of Myanmar Medical Council(MMC)

• Member of Myanmar Microbiology Association (MMA)

• Member, Malaysian Society of Infectious Disease & Chemotherapy (MSIDC)

Teaching Experience

• 1998-2007 (In Myanmar)

• 2008-current (UiTM)

Total = 15 years

Year of Affiliated as Consultant

• 2004 [ First Class Consultant

(Immunology)] - Myanmar

Professional Supervision (Academic assessor)

• External Examiner (MSc Microbiology ) – 27/ 09/ 2013, School of Medicine, Universti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)

Community service

•  Community Excel Services (CES) Medical Clinic – role as Consultant/Medical Doctor

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

NATIONAL LEVEL ACTIVE RESEARCH FUNDING (MOSTI/FRGS & Others) (Last Five Years)

Research Project

1.

Principle Researcher: Elucidation of Transcorneal Permeation and Intraocular Bioavailibilty of Topically Applied Tazocin By Studying Its Ant-Pseudomonas Efficiency in Different Segments of Eye in Rabbits

RACE,50,000, 2014-2016

On-going

2.

Co- Researcher: Site Directed Mutagenesis Analysis of Quinolone Resistant Protein encoded by Plasmid Borne qnr  Genes of Gram Negative Bacteria Isolates

RAGS,80,000,2013-2015,On-going

3.

Co- Researcher: Characterization of immunostimulatory compounds in Streptococcus pneumoniae in relation to TLR responses in cell culture model towards understanding the host pathogen interaction.

RAGS,80,000, 2013-2015, On-going

DANA KECEMERLANGAN UiTM (Last Five Years)

1.

Principle Researcher: A pilot study on pharmacokinetics of tazocin (Piperacillin/tazobactum)

RM32,000,2012On-going

2.

Principle Researcher: Detection of Antiviral efficacy of Medicinal Plant Swertia chirata on HSV-1: In vivo Study.

RM10,000, 2011,Completed

3.

Co- Researcher: In vitro Study to Elucidate The Antibacterial Effect of Silver Nanoparticles Against Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas spp

RM10,000,2011,Completed

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Full Paper:

1. Full Paper: Evaluation of The Effects Of Pre-Inoculating Conditions On The Urine Culture.

    International Journal of Applied Microbiology Science 2013; 2(4):16- 22

2. Full Paper: Antimicrobial Properties Of Different Fractions Of Swertia Chirata. International Journal

   of Undergraduates Studies, 2(2), 1-5, 2013 ISSN:2289-4242

3. Full Paper : Analysis of Different Fractions of Swertia Chirata Against Gram Positive and Gram

   Negative Bacteria. The Open Conference Proceedings Journal, 2013. 4, (Suppl-2, M8) 29-32

   Bentham Open. ISSN: 2210-2892

4. Chapter in Book: Sterilization, Disinfection and Antiseptics in Ophthalmology. Textbook on Ocular

    Pharmacology and Therapeutics: p 271-177. Jaypee Brothers LTD. ISBN: 978-93-5152-341-3.

PROCEEDING & ABSTRACT BOOK:

5.  Proceeding & abstract book : Different Fractions of Swertia Chirata Against Different Microbial

    Agents. (2014) International Conference On Natural Products 18-19 March 2014 p 78-79

6.  Proceedings: Antimicrobial Efficacy of Medicinal Plant Swertia Chirata. Bentham Open: The

     Open Conference Proceedings Journal, 2013, Vol 4. ISSN: 2210-2892

7. Proceeding & abstract book : Antimicrobial Efficacy of Medicinal Plant Swertia Chirata International Conference of Natural Products (ICNP), 2013 March 4-5th.

8. Proceeding & Abstract book : Chikungunya: At a glance- Epidemiology, Clinical & Diagnostic

     Virology. Chikungunya 2013, 28-30 Oct

9. Proceeding & Abstract book : Detection of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Medicinal Plants Swertia chirata Research Colloquium 2012.  Faculty of Medicine. 2 – 3 December 2012, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus. Pg 25

10. Proceeding & Abstract book : Antimicrobial Properties Of Different Fractions Of Swertia Chirata   

      Research Colloquium 2013.  Faculty of Medicine. 4 – 5 December 2013, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus.

      Pg 66

11. Proceeding& Abstract book : Study of Effectiveness of Different Dihydroartemisinin (Cotexin)

      Tablet Regimens in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Falciparum Malaria. Ist International

      Conference on Tropical Medicine & Infectious Diseases: Current Trends, Challenges & Issues.

      Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia. 4 – 7 Dec 2012 Pg 45

12.  Proceeding & Abstract book : Detection of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Medicinal Plants Swertia

      chirata . Lwin Lwin Nyein, Zaini Mohd Zain & Navindra Kumari . Research Colloquium 2012.

      Faculty of Medicine. 2 – 3 December 2012, UiTM Sg Buloh Campus. Pg 25

13. Proceeding: 1st International Congress on Natural Products; Antimicrobial efficacy of

     Solanum lycopersicum, Citrullus lanatus, Citrus aurantifolia and Ananas comosus against

     Escherichia coli. Nur Syuhaina binti  Abu Bakar, Siti Zubaidah Binti Abd Ghani, Nur Hidayu

     Fhatihah Bt Ghadzali, Siti Myra Sofea Binti Muzamir and  Lwin Lwin Nyein17-18 Oct 2011;

     Phang Nga Thailand.

14.  Proceeding  & Abstract book: Lwin Lwin Nyein. Two Serological Screening Tests for 

       Detection of HBsAg. Page  51. 10th ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING COLLEGE OF

       PATHOLOGISTS.AMM. 18-19th June 2011.

15. Proceeding  & Abstract book: Lwin Lwin Nyein, Khin San San. Correlation between

      seroprevalence of Salmonella species in meat, milk and poultry products & their plasmid profiles.

      page 218.

     1st AMDI International Biohealth Science Conference (IBSC) 2010.  29th Nov - 1st Dec' 2010.

Others:

16. PBL Facilitator’s Guide: “A lady with vaginal discharge...”. Lwin Lwin Nyein,  Nafeeza Ismail,

     Harbindar Jeet Singh, Mini Sood, Rukhsana Hussain Malik, Muhamad T. Osman,

      Reproductive Module, Year 2, MBBS 220. 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14

RESEARCH PROJECTS (COMPLETED)

Publications:

1. In vivo sensitivity study  of Piperaquine in uncomplicated falciparum malaria at  Defence Services

   General Hospital  Malar Than, Nay Soe Maung, Kyaw Soe, Aung Zaw Oo, Aye Yu Soe &  Lwin

   Lwin Nyein  Journal of  Myanmar   Military  Medicine , 5(1),pp 20-23, 1998

          2. Therapeutic response of  uncomplicated falciparum malaria to oral artemether soft capsule

  Aye Yu Soe Sabai, Khaing Khaing Gyi, Ye Thwe,Tin Maung Hlaing,   Khin     Tint, Kalaya Ko, Aung Zaw

  Oo, Hla Yee,   Lwin Lwin Nyein,  &   Malar Than Myanmar Medical Journal. 52 (1): pp7-11,1996

3 .Efficacy of two different  short course regimens of artemether plus mefloquine   in acute uncomplicated

    falciparum malaria. Lwin Lwin Nyein, Aung Zaw Oo Tin Maung Hlaing, Aye Yu Soe, & Malar Than

   Myanmar Medical Journal, 42 (3,4)  1998

4. Comparative study of  effectiveness of different dihydroartemisinin (Cotexin) tablet  regimens in acute

    uncomplicated falciparum malaria  Lwin Lwin Nyein, Aung Zaw Oo,Tin Maung Hlaing, Aye Yu Soe, &

    Malar Than .Myanmar Medical Journal, 42 (3,4  )pp18-21,  1998

Research papers:

5. Therapuetic efficacy of Eloquine (Mefloquine) 1500 mg in acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria

    Aung Zaw Oo,  Tin Maung Hlaing,  Aye Yu Soe ,  Lwin Lwin Nyein & Malar Than

    Paper presented. 6th Myanmar Medical Conference, March , 1996

6. Efficacy of artesunate lactab and meloquine combination in two different regimens in acute

    uncomplicated falciparum   malaria.

   Tin Maung Hlaing, Aung Zaw Oo,         Aye Yu Soe, Sabai, Khaing Khaing Gyi,  Lwin Lwin Nyein &

    Malar Than.Paper presented.  Myanmar Health Research Congress, 1995

7. An experience with Immunochromatographic Test (ICT-malaria Pf) for detection of Plasmodium

    Falciparum.  Aung Zaw Oo Lwin Lwin Nyein, Tin Maung Hlaing, Aye Yu Soe, & Malar Than

    Paper presented. 7th Myanmar Medical Conference, March, 1997

8. Artesunate suppository and mefloquine in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria

    Lwin Lwin Nyein, Aung Zaw Oo Tin Maung Hlaing, Aye Yu Soe, & Malar Than

    Paper presented. 43th Myanmar Medical Conference, January,                                  1997

9. Efficacy of two different artemisinin derivatives in acute falciparum malaria . Ye Thwe, Tin Maung Hlaing,

     Khin Tint ,  Kalaya Ko,  Aung Zaw Oo, Lwin Lwin Nyein,  Aye Yu Soe  & Malar Than.Paper presented.

    6th Myanmar Military Medical Conference, March, 1996

10. Efficacy of Monoclonal Antibody based HbsAg test kits.

      (Project paper submitted for Diploma in Biotechnology) Lwin Lwin Nyein (1999)

11.Evaluation of two serological screening tests for detection of HbsAg.

    ( A Thesis   submitted for the degree of Master of Medical Science –   Microbiology) Lwin Lwin  

     Nyein (2000) Paper presented. 11th Myanmar Medical Conference, March, 2001

Supervisions:

 12. A study on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Mothers at  Family lines in D.S.M.A. regarding

       Intestinal Parasitic Infestation.

     ( A nursing research  project paper submitted by B.N.Sc. 4th Intake 2003)

     supervised by Lwin Lwin Nyein  

13. Prevalence of Helminthic Infestations among Children (under 15 yrs)at M.I.N.P. Family Lines

     (Project paper submitted by Final Year Medical Technicians,  group-I,  B.P.Sc., 2005)

     Supervised by Lwin Lwin Nyein

14. Detection of Malaria Parasites in blood film slides at the Malaria  Control   Unit –    DSGH’ 

      (Project paper submitted by Final year Medical Technicians, group-  II,  B.P.Sc., 2005)

      Supervised   by Lwin Lwin Nyein

15. Detection of Helminthic Infestations among Children (under 15 yrs) at family lines in Military  

      Institute of Nursing & Paramedical  Science.  Lwin Lwin Nyein, Kyawt Kyawt Swe & Kathy Kyaw

     Paper presented. 14th Myanmar Medical Conference, Feb 2006

16. Detection of Acid Fast Bacilli by Microscopic Examination.

      (Project paper submitted by Final year Medical Technicians, B.P.Sc., 2006)

      Supervised by Lwin Lwin Nyein