School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM Est. in 1972, The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM is the 1st pharmacy school in Malaysia

Greetings to everyone!We are pleased to invite you to the next session of our FEL274 (Health Promotion Pharmacy) Profess...
16/11/2025

Greetings to everyone!

We are pleased to invite you to the next session of our FEL274 (Health Promotion Pharmacy) Professional Lecture Series. In this session, we are honored to welcome Mr. Tan Chee Pone, a visionary pharmacist, entrepreneur, and health advocate who has redefined the role of the modern pharmacist.

Mr. Tan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a Master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), along with an MBA from Multimedia University (MMU). As the founder of Lotus Pharmacy, established in 2003, he has transformed it into a well-recognized pharmacy chain with six thriving outlets and a wholesale division, built on the principles of trust, innovation, and community care.

Guided by the philosophy of salutogenesis, which emphasizes natural healing and the promotion of overall well-being, Mr. Tan seamlessly integrates modern pharmaceutical science with holistic wellness practices.

In this lecture titled “From Drug Expert to Health Expert,” Mr. Tan will share his insights on how pharmacists can evolve from dispensers of medicines to proactive health promoters, empowering individuals to live healthier and more balanced lives.

Date: 18 November 2025
Time: 2 pm – 3 pm
Venue: DK X, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Join us for this inspiring session — and witness how pharmacy can transform from treatment to true health promotion!

MoU Signing Ceremony: USM 🤝 Big Caring Group Sdn. Bhd.The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (...
13/11/2025

MoU Signing Ceremony: USM 🤝 Big Caring Group Sdn. Bhd.

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) proudly formalized a partnership with Big Caring Group Sdn. Bhd. through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7 November 2025.

This collaboration represents a shared commitment to bridge academic excellence and industry innovation, paving the way for the development of microcredential-based pharmaceutical education and continuous professional learning opportunities for pharmacists and healthcare professionals.

Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this initiative contributes to:
🎯 SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being
🎯 SDG 4 – Quality Education
🎯 SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

🤝 Representing Big Caring Group:
👤 Mr. Chong Yeow Siang, Chief Operations Officer
👤 Ms. Elain P**n Siew Yan, Director, Big Caring Academy
👤 Mr. Lim Kelvin, Principal Trainer, Big Caring Academy
👤 Mr. Tan Zhen Yao, Director, Georgetown & Wellings Pharmacy
🎓 Representing USM, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences:
👩‍🏫 Prof. Dr. Nurzalina Abdul Karim Khan, Dean
along with the Deputy Deans, Programme Chairmen and micro credential module developer team.

Together, USM and Big Caring Group are committed to advancing healthcare education, lifelong learning, and sustainable partnerships that contribute to a healthier and more informed society.

13 November 2025Lawatan akademik pelajar Pra U USM Kolej Mara Kulim Kedah
13/11/2025

13 November 2025

Lawatan akademik pelajar Pra U USM Kolej Mara Kulim Kedah




Menjalin Kerjasama Strategik - Lawatan Rasmi Ahli Panel Penasihat Industri/Komuniti (ICAP) ke Pusat Pengajian Sains Farm...
12/11/2025

Menjalin Kerjasama Strategik - Lawatan Rasmi Ahli Panel Penasihat Industri/Komuniti (ICAP) ke Pusat Pengajian Sains Farmasi, USM

Hari ini, Pusat Pengajian Sains Farmasi USM menerima kunjungan Ahli Panel Penasihat Industri/Komuniti (ICAP) dalam sesi pembentangan, perbincangan dan lawatan rasmi yang penuh bermakna.

Sesi ini menjadi medan perbincangan terbuka bagi menilai hala tuju program akademik serta peluang kolaborasi dengan sektor industri dan komuniti. Ahli-ahli panel turut dibawa meninjau kemudahan makmal pengajaran yang melengkapkan pelajar dengan pengalaman pembelajaran bertaraf antarabangsa.

Panel yang hadir:
i. YBhg. Brig. Gen. Profesor (Kehormat) Dato’ Dr. Hj. A Halim Hj. Basari, Ex-Head Management, Health Services Division, Malaysian Armed Forces HQ
ii. Puan Khor Xin Yun, Group Public Affairs Officer, Pharm-D Health Science Group
iii. Puan Sharifah Fauziyah Syed Mohtar, Regulatory Affairs Director, Hannan Medicare Sdn. Bhd. (hadir secara dalam talian)

Terima kasih atas pandangan, sokongan dan komitmen semua ahli panel dalam memperkukuh jaringan industri–akademia ke arah kecemerlangan farmasi di USM.

AWARDS CEREMONY OF MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MOHE) GRANT SCHEME AT FESTIVAL OF IDEA (FOI) PUTRAJAYA 2025The awarding...
11/11/2025

AWARDS CEREMONY OF MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MOHE) GRANT SCHEME AT FESTIVAL OF IDEA (FOI) PUTRAJAYA 2025

The awarding ceremony of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Grant Scheme 2025 was held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) on the 5th of November 2025. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has once again achieved an outstanding milestone as a total of 63 of its research projects were awarded funding under the highly competitive MOHE Research Grant Scheme for 2025. Of these, 55 projects received support through the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), while the remaining eight projects were awarded under the Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS).
Notably, three of the Pharmily lecturers from the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM, were among the successful recipients of these prestigious grants. The recipients are:
 Associate Professor Dr. Siti Maisharah binti Sheikh Ghadzi (FRGS)
Title: Insights on the role of clinical and genetic factors in modulating the attainment of therapeutic plasma concentration and safety of carbamazepine therapy
 Associate Professor Dr. Goh Choon Fu (FRGS)
Title: Elucidating microneedle design using machine learning for enhanced transdermal delivery of mitragynine
 Associate Professor Dr. Lee Chong Yew (FRGS)
Title: Investigating the mechanism of action of rhynchophylline analogs as microglia inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease
Congratulations to the entire PPSF Pharmily team on this remarkable achievement! This success not only reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to advancing impactful and innovative research but also serves as an inspiration for all researchers to continue striving for excellence, collaboration, and discovery in shaping the future of science and healthcare.

Greetings to everyone!School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is delighted to invite you to our upcoming professional lecture ...
11/11/2025

Greetings to everyone!

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences is delighted to invite you to our upcoming professional lecture series organized in conjunction with FEL274 (Health Promotion Pharmacy). In this session, we are honored to welcome Dr. Thor Teong Gee, the Chief Executive Officer of Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital, and an accomplished medical practitioner with over 25 years of experience in both clinical and administrative healthcare.

Dr. Thor began his medical journey with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and has since earned qualifications in Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine from Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia (AFPM) and a Commonwealth Executive Master in Public Administration (CeMPA) from Wawasan Open University. In 2025, he completed his PhD at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM, focusing on the awareness and efficacy of palm-derived Vitamin E tocotrienols in managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

His career spans diverse roles — from a Medical Officer and General Practitioner in the Ministry of Health Malaysia to Senior Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, and now as a hospital leader driving charitable healthcare initiatives. Dr. Thor’s wealth of experience reflects his commitment to advancing community well-being, preventive health, and accessible medical care.

In this lecture titled “Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver, a Silent Disease”, Dr. Thor will share his insights and real-world experiences in promoting community health through preventive medicine, leadership, and sustainable healthcare models.

Date: 13 November 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm
Venue: DK X, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Join us for this inspiring session as we bridge clinical practice, leadership, and health promotion!

May the festival of lights bring warmth and joy to every heart. Happy Deepavali to everyone celebrating!
19/10/2025

May the festival of lights bring warmth and joy to every heart. Happy Deepavali to everyone celebrating!

Following the recent MoU signing with Yayasan Kek Lok Si on 10 October 2025, students from the Master of Pharmacy in Cli...
18/10/2025

Following the recent MoU signing with Yayasan Kek Lok Si on 10 October 2025, students from the Master of Pharmacy in Clinical Pharmacy (MPharm) programme conducted a clinical visit to the Dialysis Unit at Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital.

The visit was also joined by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hadzliana Zainal, Deputy Dean (Academic, Career & International), Dr. Fatimatuzzahra' Abd Aziz, MPharm Programme Coordinator, Puan Mu’azzah Ismail, Principal Assistant Registrar, Puan Nur Yuhainis Amirnudin, Assistant Registrar, and MPharm students.



We were honoured to host a delegation from Al-Turath University, Baghdad, Iraq, at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on 10...
14/10/2025

We were honoured to host a delegation from Al-Turath University, Baghdad, Iraq, at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on 10 October 2025!

The delegates from Al-Turath University comprised Prof. Dr. Jaafar Jaber Jawad, President, Prof. Dr. Suhair Ahmed and Prof. Dr. Fawwaz Aljoudi.

Both parties were engaged in extensive discussions to explore exciting opportunities for academic and research collaboration between our two institutions.

We are optimistic about the potential for a strong and fruitful partnership that will benefit both universities and contribute to global advancements in pharmaceutical sciences.


We are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), ...
14/10/2025

We are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), specifically the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Kek Lok Si Charitable Hospital (KLSCH)

The delegation was led by Yg Bhg. Dato' Dr. Teng Hock Nan (Medical Superintendant of KLSCH).

The MoU arose from the discussions between Emeritus Prof. Dr. Yuen Kah Hay and Dr. Thor Teong Gee (CEO of KLSCH). This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education, research, and community healthcare initiatives.

We look forward to a fruitful partnership that will benefit our students, researchers, and the wider community. The signing ceremony took place on 10 October 2025 at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, USM.


On 3 October 2025, the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences came alive with the spirit of camaraderie at Triple C, a specia...
07/10/2025

On 3 October 2025, the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences came alive with the spirit of camaraderie at Triple C, a special gathering designed to foster social interaction and idea exchange among staff. This year, the event was proudly hosted by the Discipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, and it was nothing short of inspiring!

We were honored to have Prof. Dr. Asrul Akmal Shafie and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Siew Chin share their invaluable experiences from their industrial attachments, offering unique insights that sparked meaningful discussions. Dr. Maryam also took the stage to recount her enriching journey at Qassim University, adding a global perspective to the conversations.

The vibe? Pleasant, engaging, and full of warmth! Triple C once again proved to be the perfect platform for academicians to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen the bonds that make our community so special.

Here’s to more connections, collaborations, and celebrations in the years to come! 💙

PENGUKUHAN KOLABORASI PPSF-HPP MESYUARAT PENYELARASAN KLERKSYIP USM – HPPPusat Pengajian Sains Farmasi (PPSF), Universit...
07/10/2025

PENGUKUHAN KOLABORASI PPSF-HPP

MESYUARAT PENYELARASAN KLERKSYIP USM – HPP

Pusat Pengajian Sains Farmasi (PPSF), Universiti Sains Malaysia telah mengadakan Mesyuarat Penyelarasan Klerksyip (BPharm dan MPharm) bersama Hospital Pulau Pinang (HPP) untuk Semester 1, Sidang Akademik 2025/2026.

🤝 Mesyuarat ini bertujuan untuk:
✅ Menyelaras pelaksanaan klerksyip bagi pelajar BPharm&MPharm.
✅ Meneliti isu serta cadangan penambahbaikan daripada semester sebelumnya.
✅ Mengukuhkan kerjasama antara PPSF dan HPP dalam penyeliaan latihan klinikal pelajar, penyelidikan dan kolaborasi lain.

Turut hadir wakil daripada PPSF seramai 12 orang, wakil Pengurusan dan Unit Latihan HPP (2 orang) dan wakil Jabatan Farmasi HPP (5 orang) bagi membincangkan pelbagai aspek berkaitan latihan klinikal, penempatan pelajar di hospital, penambahbaikan kolaborasi penyelidikan sedia ada serta potensi kerjasama baharu.

Perbincangan ini diharap dapat memperkukuh hubungan strategik PPSF–HPP ke arah mempertingkatkan kualiti latihan klinikal dan kompetensi bakal ahli farmasi masa depan serta perkongsian kepakaran untuk penambahbaikan kualiti penjagaan farmaseutikal.

📍 Lokasi: Bilik Mesyuarat Farmasi Logistik, Hospital Pulau Pinang
📅 Tarikh: 2 Oktober 2025 (Khamis)

🎯 SDG Berkaitan: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

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