Dr. Wan Fatein Nabeila Wan Omar PhD
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) ORCID:0000-0002-1878-8313 · Malaysia
Editorial leadership for Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science ISSN 2576-6694
Research interests
- Reproductive Physiology &Amp; Feto-Maternal Health Cardiovascular Physiology &Amp; Hypertension Coronary Artery Disease (Cad) Biomarkers Epigenetics
- Dna Methylation Ethnopharmacology
- Natural Products Medical Education
Biography
Dr. Wan Fatein Nabeila Wan Omar is a specialist in Medical Physiology with a focus on Reproductive and Cardiovascular health. Her primary research investigates the pathophysiology of hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) in young adults, specifically seeking predictive biomarkers and exploring epigenetic involvement. She also contributes significantly to Women's Health and feto-maternal physiology, including studies on the ethnopharmacological effects of traditional medicinal plants. Her work emphasizes novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to mitigate cardiovascular risk in young populations.
Education Details
- Ph.D. (Medical Sciences, focus on Cardiovascular Physiology), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) (2017–2020)
- M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2007–2012)
Professional Background
- Faculty Member/Lecturer (Current), Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia.
- Medical Doctor (Various roles), Ministry of Health Malaysia (2014–2020).
- Intern, Health Service Executive, Ireland (2012–2013).
Achievements
- Young Researcher Award (Non-clinical), Kulliyyah of Medicine, IIUM (2022).
- Best e-Poster Exhibition Award, Korean Society of Hypertension (2022).
- Recipient of Gold (2020) and Silver (2021) Medals for teaching innovation projects at the International Putra InnoCreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning.
- Recipient of multiple International Travel Grants for presenting research findings (2020, 2023).
Current Research Projects
Dr. Wan Omar is actively involved in several ongoing studies, including:
- Revitalizing Health Through Heritage: Investigating Malay Massage with Elmedina Bekam & Recovery (2025 – Present).
- Evaluating Secondary Sarcopenia: Assessing its prevalence and associated factors in community-dwelling young-middle-aged adults in Malaysia.
- Essential Oil Nanoemulsion: Evaluation of growth inhibition properties against skin cancer cells.
- Wound Healing Properties: Investigation of Ficus deltoidea.
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Selected publications
Dr. Wan Omar maintains a prolific publication record focusing on the translational research of advanced nanomaterials for environmental and engineering applications.
- Mohamed Bakrim, N., Wan Omar, W. F. N., Abdullah, A., Hamidon, N. N., Abdul Muid, S., & Badrulhisham, A. (2024). Plasma haptoglobin as a potential biomarker for coronary artery disease in young hypertensive adults. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 23(1), 115-122. ISSN 2735-2285.
- Mohamed Bakrim, N., Abdullah, A., Wan Omar, W. F. N., Hamidon, N. N., Abdul Muid, S., & Badrulhisham, A. (2023). Urinary apolipoprotein A1 and its potential as a biomarker for coronary artery disease in young adults. IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 22(4), 60-65. ISSN 2735-2285.
- Omar, W. F. N. W., Radzuan, H. M., Rahim, N. E. H. A., & Ismail, S. (2022). Plasma Haptoglobin as A Potential Biomarker for Coronary Artery Disease in Young Hypertensive Adults. International Journal of Care Scholars, 5(1), 14-20.
- Bakrim, N. M., Abdullah, A., Shah, A. N. S. M., Talib, N. A., Omar, W. F. W., & Shah, A. S. M. (2021). METABOLIC SYNDROME AND HIGHSENSITIVE C-REACTIVE PROTEIN IN YOUNG HYPERTENSIVE AND PREHYPERTENSIVE ADULTS. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 5(1), 2138-2138.
- Radzuan, H. M., Omar, W. F. N. W., & Halim, M. D. (2021). EFFECT OF pH ON H&E STAINING IN SMALL AND LARGE INTESTINES OF RATS. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 5(1), 2140-2140.
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