pensyarah universiti
institut biologi sistem (inbiosis)
murninazira@ukm.edu.my
Kluster Kepakaran/ Cluster of Expertise :
Sumber Lestari, Alam Sekitar dan Kehidupan Pintar,
Kesihatan dan Perubatan Termaju,
Biografi/ Biography :
Dr. Murni Nazira Sarian is a Senior Lecturer and Research Fellow at the Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), leading research on functional secondary metabolites and biomaterials for wound healing and tissue regeneration. Her work bridges natural product chemistry and biomedical engineering, driving bio-innovations that transform laboratory discoveries into safe, effective, and sustainable health applications.
With over 39 indexed publications (H-index 19) in leading Q1–Q2 journals, Dr. Murni is recognized as one of Malaysia’s emerging scientific voices in natural product-based therapeutics. She has spearheaded national research grants under FRGS and Dana Impak Perdana (DIP) and built international collaborations with institutions in the United States, Pakistan, and Indonesia.
Beyond research, she serves as Head of Industrial and Community Networking (2024–2027) and Coordinator of the Professional Certificate in Regulatory Affairs of Herbs, Supplements & Cosmetics, advancing the science-to-policy nexus for safer herbal and cosmetic innovations.
An accredited HRD Trainer and UKM Innovation Ambassador (2023–2025), Dr. Murni has received numerous accolades, including the Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (2024), Gold Medal IREx (2024), and Anugerah Jasa Bakti (2025).
Her vision is to empower sustainable innovation through science-based regulation of natural products and biomaterials, strengthening Malaysia’s bioeconomy while enhancing societal health and well-being.
aizat, w.m., murugiah, h.r., ibrahim n.a.s., sarian, m.n., jantan, i., mat noor, m.. (2025). chemical composition of kelulut honey and its effects on biochemical and enzymatic processes related to obesity. - proceedings 14th kuala lumpur international agriculture, forestry & plantation conference 2025 (kliafp14) . 291 - 291.
yan hong ng, siti nur hidayah jamil, murni nazira sarian, qamar uddin ahmed, jalifah latip, su datt lam, shevin rizal feroz. (2025). antiseizure medications: advancements, challenges, and prospects in drug development. - current neuropharmacology. 879 - 906.
mohammad taufiq al hakim bahrudin, fatihhi szali januddi, murni nazira sarian, andril arafat, hadi nur, abdul hakim md yusop . (2025). current status of additively manufactured porous fe-based scaffolds for bone applications: a review from design, corrosion and biocompatibility viewpoints. - materials today communications. 1 - 16.
taslima begum, mohd hafiz arzmi, murni nazira sarian, syed adnan ali shah, syed najmul hejaz azmi, abm helal uddin, alfi khatib, qamar uddin ahmed. (2025). a review on multi-therapeutic potential of the mitragyna speciosa (kratom) alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine: experimental evidence and future perspectives. - kuwait journal of science. 1 - 15.
wan mohd aizat, nur amirah syahirah ibrahim, hariyani reddy murugiah, murni nazira sarian, mahanem mat noor, ibrahim jantan. (2025). metabolic rescue in a tropical fruit: the promise of mangosteen for obesity-related disorders. - 8th international conference on molecular biology and biotechnology 2025 (icmbb2025). .
wasim s.m. qadi, nini tasnim fadzel, ahmed mediani, murni nazira sarian, xiaohui tong, rongchun han, faidruz azura jam, zulzikry hafiz abu bakar, hamizah shahirah hamezah. (2025). an insight review on the potential anti-hypertensive effects of moringa oleifera. - biomedicine & pharmacotherapy. 1 - 13.
yan hong ng, siti nur hidayah jamil, murni nazira sarian, qamar uddin ahmed, jalifah latip, su datt lam, shevin rizal feroz. (2025). antiseizure medications: advancements, challenges, and prospects in drug development. - current neuropharmacology. 879 - 906.
mohammad taufiq al hakim bahrudin, fatihhi szali januddi, murni nazira sarian, andril arafat, hadi nur, abdul hakim md yusop . (2025). current status of additively manufactured porous fe-based scaffolds for bone applications: a review from design, corrosion and biocompatibility viewpoints. - materials today communications. 1 - 16.
abdul hakim md yusop, wan fahmin faiz wan ali, farah hidayah jamaludin, fatihhi szali januddi, murni nazira sarian, norazalina saad, tuck-whye wong, arif hidayat hadi nur. (2024). evaluation of in vitro corrosion behavior and biocompatibility of poly[xylitol-(1,12-dodecanedioate)](pxdd)-ha coated porous iron for bone scaffolds applications. - biotechnology journal. 1-15.
muhammad muzaffar ali khan khattak , nor azwani mohd-shukri , tahir mahmood , mukhtar ahmed , syed najmul hejaz azmi , mahboob alam , murni nazira sarian , qamar uddin ahmed. (2024). antidiabetic activity evaluation of polyherbal formulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. - journal of king saud university - science. 1-8.
taslima begum, mohd hafiz arzmi, alfi khatib, a.b.m. helal uddin, maryam aisyah abdullah, kamal rullah, siti zaiton mat so’ad, nur fatihah zulaikha haspi, murni nazira sarian, humaira parveen, sayeed mukhtar, qamar uddin ahmed. (2025). a review on mitragyna speciosa (rubiaceae) as a prominent medicinal plant based on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities. - natural product research. 1636 - 1652.
taslima begum, mohd hafiz arzmi, murni nazira sarian, syed adnan ali shah, syed najmul hejaz azmi, abm helal uddin, alfi khatib, qamar uddin ahmed. (2025). a review on multi-therapeutic potential of the mitragyna speciosa (kratom) alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine: experimental evidence and future perspectives. - kuwait journal of science. 1 - 15.
taslima begum, mohd hafiz arzmi, alfi khatib, a.b.m. helal uddin, maryam aisyah abdullah, kamal rullah, siti zaiton mat so’ad, nur fatihah zulaikha haspi, murni nazira sarian, humaira parveen, sayeed mukhtar, qamar uddin ahmed. (2025). a review on mitragyna speciosa (rubiaceae) as a prominent medicinal plant based on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities. - natural product research. 1636 - 1652.
mohammad taufiq al hakim bahrudin, fatihhi szali januddi, murni nazira sarian, andril arafat, hadi nur, abdul hakim md yusop . (2025). current status of additively manufactured porous fe-based scaffolds for bone applications: a review from design, corrosion and biocompatibility viewpoints. - materials today communications. 1 - 16.
taslima begum, mohd hafiz arzmi, murni nazira sarian, syed adnan ali shah, syed najmul hejaz azmi, abm helal uddin, alfi khatib, qamar uddin ahmed. (2025). a review on multi-therapeutic potential of the mitragyna speciosa (kratom) alkaloids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine: experimental evidence and future perspectives. - kuwait journal of science. 1 - 15.
wasim s.m. qadi, nini tasnim fadzel, ahmed mediani, murni nazira sarian, xiaohui tong, rongchun han, faidruz azura jam, zulzikry hafiz abu bakar, hamizah shahirah hamezah. (2025). an insight review on the potential anti-hypertensive effects of moringa oleifera. - biomedicine & pharmacotherapy. 1 - 13.
yan hong ng, siti nur hidayah jamil, murni nazira sarian, qamar uddin ahmed, jalifah latip, su datt lam, shevin rizal feroz. (2025). antiseizure medications: advancements, challenges, and prospects in drug development. - current neuropharmacology. 879 - 906.
wan mohd aizat, nur amirah syahirah ibrahim, hariyani reddy murugiah, murni nazira sarian, mahanem mat noor, ibrahim jantan. (2025). metabolic rescue in a tropical fruit: the promise of mangosteen for obesity-related disorders. - 8th international conference on molecular biology and biotechnology 2025 (icmbb2025). .
murni nazira sarian, nabilah zulkefli, norazalina saad. (2024). in silico and in vitro studies of selected flavonoids on wound healing and its underlying mechanisms via wnt/ ß-catenin pathway. - international symposium on science and technology ukm-psu 2024 (isstup2024). .
murni nazira sarian, nabilah zulkei, norazalina saad. (2024). molecular docking and in vitro studies of selected flavonoids on wound healing via wnt/?-catenin pathway. - international conference on natural products (icnp2024). .
murni nazira binti sarian;syarul nataqain binti baharum. (2024). in vitro anticholinesterase effect of polygonum minus huds ethanolic extract on sh-sy5y human neuroblastoma cells.. - . .
murni nazira sarian, qamar uddin ahmed. (2022). in vivo antihyperglycemic effect of 5,7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone from tetracera indica merr.. - 5th international conference on molecular biology and biotechnology (icmbb2022). 86-83.
| Geran / Grant | Kolaborator / Collaborator | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE FUNGICIDES FOR NATURAL RUBBER PRODUCTION BOOST | forest research institute malaysia (frim) | 92.5% (2024-01-01 sehingga 2025-12-31) |
| NEXT GENERATION SUSTAINABLE FUNGICIDES FOR NATURAL RUBBER PRODUCTION BOOST | lembaga getah malaysia | 92.5% (2024-01-01 sehingga 2025-12-31) |
| NATURAL DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENTS ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED EXTRACTION OF GARCINIA MANGOSTANA L. FRUIT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF POLYPHENOL YIELD AND ANTI-OBESITY HALLMARKS | mz herbs & resources sdn bhd | 84.1% (2023-10-01 sehingga 2026-03-31) |
| NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF A CHOCOLATE FORMULATION CONTAINING POLYPHENOL-RICH EXTRACTS OF COCOA AND MORINGA OLEIFERA AGAINST H2O2-INDUCED NEUROTOXICITY IN HUMAN NEUROBLASTOMA SH-SY5Y CELLS | lembaga koko malaysia | 73.4% (2025-02-12 sehingga 2026-02-11) |
BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES :CLINICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Biological Function of Secondary Metabolites, Wound healing, Biomaterial
Pengalaman / Experience : 8 tahun/years(s)
BIOLOGY :PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Animal Cell Culture, Animal Study
Pengalaman / Experience : 17 tahun/years(s)