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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zulfitri 'Azuan Mat Daud
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short autobiography
short autobiography
Zulfitri Daud, PhD, RD is an Associate Professor cum dietitian in the Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia. Dr. Zulfitri received his PhD from Wayne State University and has also a dietetic credential from Commission of Dietetic Registration USA. Dr. Zulfitri research interest is primarily in renal and cardiovascular health. Dietitian specialization in renal care is relatively low in Malaysia and in many other developing countries. Therefore, Dr. Zulfitri is actively advocating the role of dietitians in nephrology practices and developing his peer influence in renal nutrition in Malaysia through academic teaching, research, networking and capacity building for dietitians. Dr. Zulfitri’s research focuses on multi-faceted nutritional intervention for advanced chronic kidney diseases (CKD) patients in view of heightened inflammation and increased prevalent of protein energy wasting (PEW) in this population. He is also exploring metabolomics approach to understand metabolic alterations of PEW and corresponding abnormal metabolites that could potentially serve as biomarkers of PEW as well as to specifically identify the impact of nutritional intervention on metabolites profiles. Some of his current research activities include a multi-centers clinical trial on palm tocotrienols that involving dialysis centers in Malaysia, Bangladesh, India and the United States of America.
Academic qualification
Academic qualification
Bacelor of Health Science (Dietetics) (Hons.), 2003 – Universiti Sains Malaysia
Master of Health Science (Nutrition), 2007 – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Master of Science (Nutrition and Food Science), 2011 – Wayne State University, MI, USA
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition and Food Science), 2014 – Wayne State University, MI, USA
Professional Credential
Professional Credential
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Registration No:86007618) (2012 – current) – Commission of Dietetic Registration USA
Registered Dietitian (Registration No: MAHPC(DTN)00005) – Malaysian Allied Health Profession Council
ISAK Level 2 certified anthropometrist (2022 – current) – International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry
Current and previous administrative roles
Current and previous administrative roles
Allied Fellow of Center for Quality Assurance (CQA) UPM, September 2017 — Current
Head, Department of Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM, October 2020 — October 2021
Head, Department of Dietetics, Hospital Pengajar UPM, UPM, October 2020 — October 2021
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Malaysian Dietitians' Association (MDA) - Ordinary member
Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) - Life member
Malaysian Society of Body Composition (MSBC) - Ordinary member
International Society of Renal Nutrition and Metabolism - Associate member
Council on Renal Nutrition, National Kidney Foundation USA - Ordinary member
American Society of Nutrition - Ordinary member
AWARDS
AWARDS
YEAR 2022
YEAR 2022
Bellow are the awards won by my lab members in the year 2022. Congratulations!
International Innovation Award - Gold Medal
International Innovation Award - Gold Medal
Congratulations to all group members for a gold award during Malaysia Technology Expo 2022, held virtually. During the expo, we showcase our innovative product: "MyNutriKidney App: A Personalized Nutrition Tool to Empower Dietary Self Management for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients."
Group members include:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zulfitri Azuan Mat Daud (Leader), Mr. Alvin Lim Jun-Hao, Prof. Dr. Amin Ismail, Dr. Nor Fadhlina Zakaria, Dr. Ts. Mohd Hazli Mohamed Zabil, Ms. Cordelia Lim Kheng-May, Ms. Imliya Ibrahim and Ms. Jazlina Syahrul.
Best Postgraduate Thesis Award - 1st Prize
Best Postgraduate Thesis Award - 1st Prize
Congratulations to Mr. Alvin Lim for receiving a prestigious and competitive award conferred by the Malaysian Dietitians' Association in conjunction with the 27th MDA National Conference 2022 held in the 'Vertical, Bangsar South' recently.
The title of his thesis is "Relationship between Nutrition Literacy and Dietary Adherence among Dialysis Patients from Selected Dialysis Center in Klang Valley, Malaysia".
He was also been co-supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Barakatun Nisak and Prof. Dr. Tilakavati Karupaiah (Taylor's University).
Best 3 Minute Thesis - 1st Prize (Master Category)
Best 3 Minute Thesis - 1st Prize (Master Category)
Heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Cordelia Lim Kheng May for winning the 3 Minute Thesis Competition organized by Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences UPM. Her thesis title is "Assessing Protein Energy Wasting among Hemodialysis Patients using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis-Derived Phase Angle at Selected Dialysis Centers in Klang Valley, Malaysia".
She was also been co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Chan Yoke Mun and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norfadhlina Zakaria (Dept. of Medicine).
Best Clinical Study Presentation - 1st Prize
Best Clinical Study Presentation - 1st Prize
Congratulations to Ms. Lee Shi Wah for bag a first prize on her presentation recently at the 3rd Dietitians Quality and Research Convention 2022 held at the Auditorium Kompleks E Putrajaya.
Her presentation on "A Pragmatic Approach to Derogate Dialysate-Induced Body Composition Bias in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: Insight from a Single Center Study" managed to capture the heart of the juries. This project was part of her MSc thesis.
Ms. Shi Wah is also current being co-supervised by Prof. Dr. Chan Yoke Mun and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Fadhlina Zakaria.
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