Head of CRC, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar

Email: azrisuan@crc.moh.gov.my

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mohd-azri-mohd-suan-312196249 

MBBS (Malaya), MSc. Epidemiology & Biostatistics (UPM)

Areas of interest: Clinical trial, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Public Health, Health System Research, Research Methods & Statistics

Awards and achievements:

• Attending summer course in health research and statistics at Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherland under Latihan Dalam  Perkhidmatan, 2016.
• Recipient of Reckitt Pediatric Global Resident Scholarship Award 2024 for study on 'Types of Early Enteral Feeding for Premature Infants and Its Impact’. Qun Yuan Goh, Eric Boon Kuang Ang, Mohd Azri Mohd Suan, Shahrul Aiman Soelar. April 2024.

I am a Medical Officer and Researcher with more than 10 years of experience in the health research. My passion lies in bridging the gap between research and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. At the Clinical Research Center, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, I lead a team dedicated to conducting high-quality clinical trials and promoting evidence-based healthcare practices. I possess strong research skills in areas like clinical trials, research methodology, health systems research, and medical statistics. Additionally, I have been involved in numerous Industry-sponsored research (ISR) and Investigator-initiated Trials (IIT). My research efforts have resulted in the publication of many articles in various journals. 

• Efficacy and Safety of 8- versus 12-week Treatment with sofosbuvir-Ravidasvir for Chronic, Non-Cirrhotic, Hepatitis C: Interim Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial in Malaysia
  • Shortening treatment: This study investigates whether reducing treatment duration from 12 to 8 weeks with sofosbuvir-ravidasvir is equally effective in curing chronic hepatitis C without cirrhosis in Malaysian patients.
  • Potential impact: Final results will be out soon. If confirmed, these findings could significantly impact hepatitis C treatment guidelines, potentially reducing treatment costs and increasing treatment accessibility.

• Feasibility, Usability and Cost of Conventional Versus Single-Use Biodegradable Meal Trays: A Pilot Study in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar
  
  • Innovative solution: This study explored the potential of single-use biodegradable meal trays made from paddy straw as a sustainable alternative to conventional meal trays in a Malaysian hospital.
  • Policy implications: The findings of this study provide compelling evidence for policymakers and hospital administrators to consider adopting biodegradable meal trays as a sustainable and cost-effective solution.

• Implementing a new Prison-based Test-and-Treat Model for Enhancing Hepatitis C Care in Kedah, Malaysia

  • Addressing a gap: This study fills a critical knowledge gap by evaluating the feasibility of a prison-based test-and-treat model for hepatitis C (HCV).

  • Policy implications: The findings support the broader adoption of prison-based test-and-treat models as a crucial component of HCV elimination strategies.

Exploring Measurement Tools to Optimise Hospital Physician Distribution

Validation of Faecal Pyruvate Kinase Isoenzyme Type M2 (Faecal M2PK Quick) Test in Detection of Colorectal Adenoma and Adenocarcinoma Among High-Risk Malaysian Population

Epidemiological Investigation of a COVID-19 Community Cluster in Kedah, Malaysia

Diagnostic performance of two non-invasive biomarkers used individually and in sequential combination for cirrhosis associated with hepatitis C virus infection

Development and validation of Dementia Solat Score for detecting cognitive impairment among Muslim patients: A pilot study

Comparing Various Cut-Offs of Aspartate Aminotransferaseto-Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) in Liver Cirrhosis Diagnosis among Hepatitis C Patients in Malaysia

Risk factors for hepatitis C infection among adult patient in Kedah state, Malaysia