February 2018
Muganti Rajah Kumar > Other Awards
Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) for PhD
Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2018
Recognized for my excellence in research and academic potential, the GRF provided funding for my PhD studies, supporting my research into neurodegeneration, oxidative stress, and gut microbiota interactions.
September 2016
Muganti Rajah Kumar > Other Awards
Northumbria University Academic Scholarship for MSc Biotechnology
Northumbria University, 2016
Awarded a merit-based scholarship for outstanding academic performance, enabling me to pursue a Master of Science in Biotechnology at Northumbria University, UK.
April 2013
Muganti Rajah Kumar > Other Awards
MDIS Merit Scholarship for BSc (Hons) Biotechnology
MDIS Education Trust Fund, 2013
Received a merit scholarship based on academic excellence, allowing me to pursue my Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Biotechnology at the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), with the degree awarded by Northumbria University, UK.
November 2019
Muganti Rajah Kumar > Other Awards
Best Poster Presentation Award
Genetics Society of Malaysia & National Institute of Biotechnology of Malaysia (NIBM), November 19-21, 2019
Awarded for the outstanding quality and contribution of my research poster presentation on neuroprotective mechanisms in neurodegeneration at the 13th Malaysia International Genetics Congress (MiGC13), organized by the Genetics Society of Malaysia and NIBM.
Full Member
Dr. Muganti Rajah Kumar
Membership since:
2025
Field of activity:
Other Memberships/Affiliations
Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
Degrees:
2023
Doctorate
Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
2017
Master
Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
2016
Undergraduate
Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Publications resulting from Research
1. Brindle, A., Bainbridge, C., Kumar, M., Todryk, S. and Padget, Kay., 2024. The Bisdioxopiperazine ICRF-193 Attenuates LPS-induced IL-1β Secretion by Macrophages. Inflammation, 47(1), p.84-98. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37656316/ (Q1, WOS IF 4.5)
2. Talib, N., Mohamad, E., Yeap, S., Ho, C., Masarudin, M., Abd-Aziz, S., Izham, M., Kumar, M., Hussin, Y. and Alitheen, N., 2023. Anti-Diabetic Effect of Lactobacillus Paracasei Isolated from Malaysian Water Kefir Grains. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, p.1-20. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37755545/ (Q1, WOS IF 4.4)
3. Kumar, M., Azizi, N., Yeap, S., Abdullah, J., Khalid, M., Omar, A., Osman, M., Leow, A., Mortadza, S. and Alitheen, N., 2022. Clinical and Preclinical Studies of Fermented Foods and Their Effects on Alzheimer’s Disease. Antioxidants, 11(5), p.883. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35624749/ (Q1, WOS IF 6)
4. Kumar, M., Yeap, S., Lee, H., Mohamad, N., Nazirul Mubin Aziz, M., Khalid, M., Masarudin, M., Leow, A., Abdullah, J. and Alitheen, N., 2021. Selected Kefir Water from Malaysia Attenuates Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress by Upregulating Endogenous Antioxidant Levels in SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells. Antioxidants, 10(6), p.940. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34200854/ (Q1, WOS IF 6)
5. Kumar, M., Yeap, S., Mohamad, N., Abdullah, J., Masarudin, M., Khalid, M., Leow, A. and Alitheen, N., 2021. Metagenomic and phytochemical analyses of kefir water and its Subchronic toxicity study in BALB/c mice. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34210310/ (Q1, WOS IF 3.3)
6. Azizi, N., Kumar, M., Yeap, S., Abdullah, J., Khalid, M., Omar, A., Osman, M., Mortadza, S. and Alitheen, N., 2021. Kefir and Its Biological Activities. Foods, 10(6), p.1210. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34071977/ (Q1, WOS IF 4.7)
13th Malaysia International Genetics Congress (MiGC13) by Genetics Society of Malaysia & National Institute Biotechnology of Malaysia
2025
Bangi Resort Hotel, Selangor, Malaysia
Neuroprotective Effects and Mechanism of Kefir Water in Oxidative Stress Induced In SH-SY5Y Neuroblastoma Cells.
13th Malaysia International Genetics Congress (MiGC13) by Genetics Society of Malaysia & National Institute Biotechnology of Malaysia
2025
Bangi Resort Hotel, Selangor, Malaysia
Agricultural Biotechnology, Biosafety, and Technology Transfer
2025
Michigan State University (MSU), USA
Workshop on the Care & Use of Rodents in Research
2025
Comparative Medicine and Technology Unit (COMeT) & IACUC UPM, Selangor, Malaysia
Agilent Microarray Hands-On Workshop & GeneSpring Data Analysis Workshop
2025
Neoscience (M) Sdn Bhd