Salwani Binti Ismail

Clinical Microbiologist with robust background in clinical microbiology, bringing valuable experience in pathogen identification and infection control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals and achieve significant results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic laboratory settings, with expertise in multi-resistant organisms.

• Age: 52
• Ethnicity: Malay
• Date of Birth: 29 May 1972
• Gender: Female

• Medical Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases

• Head of Department of Pathology and Medical Laboratory, 2022-01-01, present
• Deputy Dean Academic and Post Graduate, Faculty of Medicine, 2020-01-01, 2021-01-01
• Director, UniSZA Science and Medicine Foundation Centre, 2014-01-01, 2020-01-01
• Deputy Dean Academic and Students Affairs, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, 2013-01-01, 2014-01-01

• Potential Roles of Geniotrigona Thoracica Propolis as Antifungal and Antileptospiral Agents, 2023-01-01, Stingless Bee Miracle Insect for Human Benefits, Penerbit UniSZA, 187-194, 978-967-2750-46-8, Main Author
• Botanical Features of Dates Fruit, 2015-01-01, Dates: Medicinal, Opioid Substitution and Dietary Insight: Phoenix Dactylifera and Prophetic Medicine, Createspace, USA, 2015-01-23, 978-1507743867, Co-Author

• Distribution of Staphylococcal Enterotoxins Among Clinical Isolates of Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus (Mssa) from Terengganu, Malaysia, The Malaysian Society for Microbiology Postgraduate Symposium, 2022-01-01, Virtual Symposium, Co-Author
• Biodiesel Production from Low-Grade Cooking Oil Using Calcium Oxide Based Catalyst: Preparation and Characterization, 2021 International Conference on Bioengineering and Technology, Iconbet2021, Kelantan, 2022-01-01, Virtual, Co-Author
• Characterization of Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera L.) from Fresh and Waste Coconut Pulp for Biodiesel Production Via Transesterification Process, 2021 International Conference on Bioengineering and Technology, Iconbet2021, Kelantan, 2022-01-01, Virtual, Co-Author
• Parto Vacuum Cleaner, Creation De Uitm Mega Innovation Carnival, 2020-01-01, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Co-Author
• Oleo Cocos, Creations De Uitm Mega Innovation Carnival 2020: Proceeding Book, 2020-01-01, UiTM Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Dengkil, Co-Author

• Whole-genome sequencing of Acinetobacter baumannii clinical isolates from a tertiary hospital in Terengganu, Malaysia, 2025-01-01, Microbial Genomics, p.1-10, 2057-5858, Scopus, WoS Q1, Co-Author
• Distribution of Virulence Genes in Clinical Isolates of Hospital-Associated and Community-Associated Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus from Terengganu, Malaysia, 2024-01-01, Tropical Biomedicine, p. 149-156, 0127-5720, Scopus, MyCite, Co-Author
• Whole Genome Sequencing of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Clinical Isolates from Terengganu, Malaysia, Indicates The Predominance of The Emrsa-15 (St22-Sccmec IV) Clone, 2024-01-01, Scientific Reports, p. 1-10, 2045-2322, Scopus, Co-Author
• Genome Sequencing of a Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus Capitis Scar194 Clinical Isolate from Terengganu, Malaysia, Revealed The Presence of a 30.7 Kb Resistance Plasmid, 2023-01-01, International Journal of Infectious Diseases, p. 17, 1201-9712, ERA, Co-Author
• Comparison of 16s Rrna Gene Quantification with Selected Inflammatory Markers and Culture Method in Septic Arthritis, 2023-01-01, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, p. 1128-1140, 0973-7510, Scopus, Co-Author
• The Plasmidomic Landscape of Clinical Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates from Malaysia, 2023-01-01, Antibiotics, p. 1-29, 2079-6382, Scopus, WoS Q1, Co-Author
• Catalytic Transesterification of Coconut Oil in Biodiesel Production: a Review, 2022-01-01, Catalysis Surveys from Asia, p. 129 - 143, 15711013, WoS Q3, Scopus, Co-Author
• Draft Genome Sequences of Two Acinetobacter Soli Clinical Isolates from a Tertiary Hospital in Terengganu, Malaysia, 2022-01-01, Microbiology Resource Announcements, p. 1-10, 2576098X, ESCI, Scopus, Co-Author
• Comparative Genomic Analysis of Clinical Acinetobacter Nosocomialis Isolates from Terengganu, Malaysia Led to The Discovery of a Novel Tetracycline-Resistant Plasmid, 2022-01-01, Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance, p. 104 - 109, 22137165, WoS Q3, Scopus, Co-Author
• Whole Genome Sequencing of Acinetobacter Nosocomialis Clinical Isolates Reveals a Tetracycline Resistance Pdif Module in a Potentially Transmissible 13.5 Kb Plasmid, 2021-01-01, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, p. 1-10, 9248579, Scopus, Co-Author
• Complete Genome Sequencing of Acinetobacter Baumannii Ac1633 and Acinetobacter Nosocomialis Ac1530 Unveils a Large Multidrug-Resistant Plasmid Encoding The Ndm-1 and Oxa-58 Carbapenemases, 2021-01-01, Msphere, p. 1-21, 23795042, WoS Q2, Co-Author
• Whole Genome Sequence Analysis of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Indicates Predominance of The Emrsa-15 (St22-Sccmec Iv[2b]) Clone in Terengganu, Malaysia, 2021-01-01, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, p. 1-10, 9248579, Scopus, WoS Q1, Co-Author
• The Upper Respiratory Tract Microbiome of Indigenous Orang Asli in North-Eastern Peninsular Malaysia, 2021-01-01, npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, p. 1-2, 20555008, Scopus, WoS Q1, Co-Author
• Whole Genome Sequencing of Acinetobacter Baumannii Clinical Isolates from Terengganu, Malaysia Indicated Predominance of The Global Clonal 2, Sequence Type 2 (St2) Lineage, 2021-01-01, International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, p. 1-10, 9248579, Scopus, Main Author
• Disruption of The Cpse and Enda Genes Attenuates Streptococcus Pneumoniae Virulence: Towards The Development of a Live Attenuated Vaccine Candidate, 2020-01-01, Vaccines, p. 1-2, 2076393X, WoS Q2, Co-Author
• In Vitro Antileptospiral Activity of Trigona Thoracia Propolis and Its Synergistic Effects with Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics, 2020-01-01, International Medical Journal Malaysia, p. 13-22, 18234631, ESCI, Main Author
• Mini Review on Dermatomycosis, 2020-01-01, Journal of Science and Mathematics Letters, p. 6-15, 2462-2052, MyCite, Main Author
• In Vitro Antibacterial Properties of Etlingera Elatior Flower Extracts Against Acne-Inducing Bacteria: Propionibacterium Acnes and Staphylococcus Aureus, 2019-01-01, International Medical Journal Malaysia, p. 41-48, 1823-4631, ESCI, Main Author
• Biocide Susceptibilities and Biofilm-Forming Capacities of Acinetobacter Baumannii Clinical Isolates from Malaysia, 2019-01-01, Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, p. 626-633, 1972-2680, WoS Q4, Co-Author
• Antibacterial Evaluation of Activated Carbon Cloth with Ag+ Impregnated with Zno Nanoparticles, 2019-01-01, Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, p. 232-243, 15606074, ESCI, Main Author
• Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibilities of Acinetobacter Baumannii and Non-Baumannii Acinetobacters from Terengganu, Malaysia and Their Carriage of Carbapenemase Genes, 2018-01-01, Journal of Medical Microbiology, p. 1-6, 0022-2615, WoS Q3, Co-Author
• Chemical Composition and The Potential Biological Activities of Piper Betel – a Review, 2018-01-01, Malaysian Journal of Applied Sciences, p. 1-8, 0127-9246, Other Index, Main Author
• Physicochemical Characteristics of Malaysian Stingless Bee Honey from Trigona Species, 2018-01-01, International Medical Journal Malaysia, p. 187-191, 1823-4631, ESCI, Co-Author
• Determination of Selected Heavy Metals in Airborne Particles in Industrial Area: a Baseline Study, 2018-01-01, Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, p. 251-256, 2289-5981, ESCI, Co-Author
• Cytotoxicity and Antifungal Properties of Hydroxychavicol Against Trichophyton Rubrum, 2018-01-01, International Medical Journal Malaysia, p. 31-36, 18234631, ESCI, Co-Author
• Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Hpv Vaccination Among Healthcare Givers: First Multicentre Survey in Malaysia, 2017-01-01, Australasian Medical Journal, p. 361-372, 18361935, ESCI, Main Author
• Antibacterial Properties of Etlingera Elatior Flower Extracts Against Acne-Inducing Bacteria (Propionibacterium Acnes and Staphylococcus Aureus)., 2017-01-01, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, p. 45-45, 0974-3618, Other Index, Main Author
• Antibiotic Therapy of Choice for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims: The Pattern and Associated Factors, 2017-01-01, Medical Studies-Studia Medyczne, p. 199-207, 1899-1874, ESCI, Co-Author
• Chemical Compositions and Antimicrobial Properties of Piper Sarmentosum – a Review, 2017-01-01, Iosr Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, p. 62-65, 2279-0861, Other Index, Main Author
• Ultra-Morphological Changes of Trichophyton Rubrum Treated with Hydroxychavicol, 2017-01-01, International Medical Journal Malaysia, p. 65-71, 18234631, Scopus, Co-Author
• Acinetobacter Spp. Infections in Malaysia: a Review of Antimicrobial Resistance Trends, Mechanisms and Epidemiology, 2017-01-01, Frontiers in Microbiology, p. 1-2, 1664302X, WoS Q1, Co-Author
• Antifungal Properties of Malaysian Tualang Honey and Stingless Bee Propolis Against Candida Albicans and Cryptococcus Neoformans, 2016-01-01, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, p. 044-050, 22313354, Scopus, Main Author
• The Characteristics of Hospitalized Pneumonia Patients Among Malaysian Hajj Pilgrims, 2016-01-01, Journal of Young Pharmacists, p. 284-290, 9751483, ESCI, Co-Author
• Traumatic Motor Vehicle Accidents of Malaysia: Implications of Illicit Drugs Use, 2016-01-01, International Medical Journal, p. 192 - 194, 1341-2051, Scopus, Co-Author
• Knowledge, Attitude, Practices Related to Dengue Fever Among Rural Population in Terengganu, Malaysia, 2016-01-01, Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, p. 15-23, 1675–0306, Scopus, Co-Author
• Anti-Proliferative Effect of Duku (Lansium Domesticum Corr) Extracts on Human Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Cell Lines, 2016-01-01, Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, p. 9758585, 09758585, Scopus, Co-Author
• Antibiotic Prescribing and Resistance: Knowledge Level of Medical Students of Clinical Years of University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia, 2016-01-01, Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, p. 413-426, 1178-203X, WoS Q2, Co-Author
• Evaluation of Doctors Performance as Facilitators in Basic Medical Science Lecture Classes in a New Malaysian Medical School, 2015-01-01, Advances in Medical Education and Practice, p. 231—237, 1179-7258, ESCI, Main Author
• Comparative Study on Drug Safety Surveillance Between Medical Students of Malaysia and Nigeria, 2015-01-01, Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, p. 1015-1025, 11766336, WoS Q3, Co-Author
• A Pilot Survey of Awareness and Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (Hpv), Cervical Cancer and Hpv Vaccine Among Men and Women Attending for Hpv Vaccination in Terengganu, Malaysia, 2015-01-01, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research, p. 242-246, 0976 –044X, Scopus, Co-Author
• Stress Among First Batch of Mbbs Students of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia: when Final Professional Examination is Knocking at The Door, 2015-01-01, International Medical Journal, p. 54-259, 1341-2051, Scopus, Co-Author
• Preparedness of Second Batch UniSZA Medical Students Towards Bedside Teaching During Clinical Posting at University Sultan Zainal Abidin, 2015-01-01, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, p. 89-94, 0975-2366, Scopus, Co-Author
• Awareness of Pharmacovigilance Among Future House Officers; a Study Among First Batch of Final Year Medical Students of Unisza, Malaysia, 2015-01-01, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, p. 96-101, 9752366, Scopus, Main Author
• Antifungal, Characteristic Properties and Composition of Bee Glue (Propolis), 2015-01-01, Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, p. 1992-1996, 0975-7384, Scopus, Co-Author
• Perceptions of Students in Different Phases of Medical Education of The Educational Environment: Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, 2015-01-01, Advances in Medical Education and Practice, p. 211-222, 1179-7258, ESCI, Co-Author
• Antibacterial Activity and Antioxidant Capacity of Malaysian Tualang Honey, 2015-01-01, International Journal of Science and Research, p. 1758-1762, 2319-7064, Other Index, Co-Author
• Comparative Study of Different Format of McQs: Multiple True-False and Single Best Answer Test Formats in a New Medical School of Malaysia, 2014-01-01, International Medical Journal, p. 562-566, 13412051, Scopus, Co-Author
• Patterns of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases in Pilgrims During Hajj, 2014-01-01, Research Journal of Pharmacy and Tech, p. 1052-1059, 0974-3618, Scopus, Co-Author
• Prevalence and Genetic Characterization of Carbapenem- and Polymyxin-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated from a Tertiary Hospital in Terengganu, Malaysia, 2014-01-01, Isrn Microbiology, p. 1-9, 2356-7872, Other Index, Co-Author
• Awareness of Tadika's (Kindergarten) Children Towards Healthy Lifestyle in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, 2014-01-01, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, p. 115-122, 22313354, Scopus, Co-Author
• Assessment of Bangladeshi Interns' Knowledge of Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Prescribing, 2014-01-01, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical, p. 43-51, 22313354, Scopus, Co-Author
• A Study on The Presence of Pathogenic Leptospira Spp. in Environmental Water Samples Obtained from Selected Recreational Areas in Terengganu, Malaysia, 2014-01-01, Research J. Pharm. and Tech, p. 1153-1157, 0974-3618, Scopus, Main Author
• Preference of Teaching and Learning Methods in a New Medical School of Malaysia, 2014-01-01, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science 4 (2), Pp., p. 48-55, 22313354, Scopus, Main Author
• Comparative Study of Professionalism of Future Medical Doctors Between Malaysia and Bangladesh, 2014-01-01, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, p. 66-71, 2231-3354, Scopus, Co-Author
• Stress Among Preclinical Medical Students of University Sultan Zainal Abidin, 2013-01-01, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, p. 076-081, 2231-3354, Scopus, Co-Author
• Genetics of Obesity: an Overview of Current Approaches and Advancement, 2013-01-01, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, p. 001-007, 2231-3354, Scopus, Co-Author