Dr. Zarith Nameyrra Md Nesran

Biomedical researcher with 10 years of interdisciplinary experience spanning pharmacology, toxicology, cancer biology, medical microbiology, and immunology, complemented by clinical research exposure. Experienced in experimental design, molecular and cellular techniques, antimicrobial resistance research, transcriptomic analysis, and molecular modelling, with a strong peer-reviewed publication record. Familiar with patient-oriented research, including recruitment and biological sample management. Proven educator and mentor with postgraduate and undergraduate teaching experience, including scientific writing and laboratory training. Committed to high-impact research, collaborative scholarship, and research-led teaching.

• Best Oral Presentation

International Symposium on Helicobacter & Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Seoul, Korea

• HUG 2024 Travel Grant

International Symposium on Helicobacter & Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases, Seoul, Korea

• Scholarship Recipient Awards

Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF)

Jameel Education Foundation (JEF), Dubai, UAE

• Noncommunicable Disease Malaysia Conference, Taylor’s University, Selangor (2025)
• Program Khidmat Masyarakat ‘Jom Sihat, Bebas Kuman’, Bota, Perak (2024)
• The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Korean College of Helicobacter & Upper Gastrointestinal Research, Seoul, Korea (2024)
• Workshop on Molecular Docking and Biomolecular Interactions Using Autodock4, SATREP Malaysia, Japan Laboratory, UNISEL (2022)
• ASAIHL Conference 2022: Emerging Infectious Disease: A Recurrent Threat to Human Society, UPM (2022)
• EHMSG Postgraduate Course: The Microbiome Meets the Clinic: Turning Understanding into New Treatments, Glasgow, UK (2022)
• 35th Workshop of the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group, Glasgow, UK (2022)
• Molecular Dynamics Simulations Workshop, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (2022)
• 7th ASEAN Flow Cytometry Workshop, UM (2019)
• Seminar on Lymphedema: Swollen Limbs After Cancer Treatment (2018)
• 1 Malaysia Young Entrepreneur Challenge (1M-YEC) with MITI & SIFE (2012)

• Md Nesran, Z.N., Shafie, N. H., Mohd Esa, N., & Ismail, A. (2017). Anti-proliferative Effect of Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on Colorectal Cancer HT-29 Cell Lines. A Cytotoxicity Analysis. Presented at the PUTRA Cancer Research Symposium 2017 on 5th – 6th September 2017 at Institute of Bioscience,UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. (Poster)
• Md Nesran, Z.N., Shafie, N. H., Mohd Esa, N., & Ismail, A. (2018). The induction of ER stress by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in the colorectal cancer line HT-29. Presented at the 2rd AMDI International Biohealth SciencesConference (IBSC) 2018: 1st International Symposium on Herbal Medicine on 18th – 20th January 2018 at Riverside Majestic Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. (Oral)
• Md Nesran, Z.N., Shafie, N. H., Mohd Esa, N., & Ismail, A. (2018). The Potential of Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) in Targeting Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Stress Pathway in Colorectal Cancer. Presented at the Bromo Conference: Symposium on Natural Products and Biodiversity on 11th – 12th July 2018 at Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia. (Poster)
• Md Nesran, Z.N., Shafie, N. H., Mohd Esa, N., & Ismail, A. (2019). Induction of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Pathway by Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) in Colorectal Cancer Cells: Activation of PERK/p-eIF2α/ATF4 and IRE1α. BioMed Research International, 2019, 3480569. doi:10.1155/2019/3480569 | 48 citations (Q1)
• Md Nesran, Z.N., Shafie, N. H., Mohd Esa, N., & Ismail, A. (2020). Iron Chelation Properties of Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG) in Colorectal Cancer Cells: Analysis on Tfr/Fth Regulations and Molecular Docking. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020, 7958041. doi:10.1155/2020/7958041 | 32 citations (Q2)
• Lopes, B.S., Hanafiah, A., Nachimuthu, R., Muthupandian, S., Md Nesran, Z.N., & Patil, S. (2022). The Role of Antimicrobial Peptides as Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Agents in Tackling the Silent Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance. Molecules. 2022;27(9):2995. doi:10.3390/molecules27092995 | 70 citations (Q2)
• Sukri A, Hanafiah A, Yusoff H, et al. (2022). Multidrug-Resistant Helicobacter Pylori Strains: A Five- Year Surveillance Study and Its Genome Characteristics. Antibiotics. 2022;11(10):1391. doi:10.3390/antibiotics11101391 | 20 citations (Q2)
• Md Nesran, Z.N., Ahmad, M.F., Abd Aziz S.N.A., & Hanafiah, A. (2024). Investigating LL-37 Interaction with H. pylori: Molecular Complexes and Antimicrobial Resistance. The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research. 2024. page 59. (Oral – Best Presentation Award)
• Hanafiah, A., Abd Aziz, S.N.A., Md Nesran, Z.N., Wezen, X.C., & Ahmad, M.F. (2024). Molecular investigation of antimicrobial peptides against Helicobacter pylori proteins using a peptide-protein docking approach. Heliyon. 2024 Mar 17;10(6):e28128. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28128. PMID: 38533069; PMCID: PMC10963377 | 3 citations (Q1)
• Ang, Z.Y., Kong, Y.L., Md Nesran, Z.N., & Lee, W.S.H. (2024). Efficacy of decision aid delivery modes in prostate cancer screening: umbrella review and network meta-analysis. BJU International, 2024; doi: 10.1111/bju.16545. | 1 citation (Q1)
• Md Nesran, Z.N., Hanafiah, A., Sukri, A., Mohd Fahami, N.A., Raja Ali, R.A. & Lopes, B.S. (2025). Transcriptomic and Molecular Insights into the Response of Multidrug-Resistant Helicobacter pylori to Human Neutrophil Peptide 1 (HNP-1). Probiotics Antimicrob Proteins, 2025; doi: 10.1007/s12602-025-10747-4. | 1 citation (Q1)

• Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Demonstrator
• Taught and guided postgraduate, undergraduate, final year project (FYP) students, and practical groups in laboratory and lecture settings.
• Provided hands-on training in laboratory techniques and research methods, fostering student comprehension and engagement.
• Evaluated and marked undergraduate examination papers, maintaining consistency and fairness in grading standards.
• Delivered one-on-one tutoring and group classes across all school levels, tailoring lessons to individual student needs.
• Demonstrated excellent subject matter expertise and communication skills to enhance students' academic performance.

• Experienced in ordering and purchasing laboratory items, managing research grants, and preparing ethics applications.
• Proficient in drafting formal documents, including letters, protocols, proposals, reports, and administrative correspondence.