معرفی
Dr. Max Lai Hien Tet serves as a Teaching Fellow at Monash University Malaysia's School of Science, where he instructs undergraduate courses including ANT1800 (Introduction to Anatomy and Medical Terminology), PHY2810 (Physiology of Human Body Systems), and PHY2820 (Physiology of Human Health).
His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) (Hons) from Monash University Malaysia in 2010, followed by doctoral studies at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his PhD in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in 2016 with research titled The Role of Melatonin on Brain Iron Homeostasis and Its Relation to Parkinson's Disease.
Dr. Lai's research centers on Parkinson's disease pathogenesis, specifically investigating molecular pathways involving dopamine neuron degeneration in the substantia nigra. His work examines oxidative stress mechanisms and Nrf2-Keap1 signalling regulation as critical factors in disease development, aiming to identify novel interventions for risk reduction. This research directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through neurodegenerative disease understanding.
His sole documented publication (2016) explores salsolinol-induced neurotoxicity, revealing connections between oxidative stress, Nrf2-Keap1 dysregulation, and Parkinson's pathology – establishing foundational work in neurotoxic compound analysis.
- Bronze Medal, Putra Innocreative Poster Competition (2025) for educational innovation in scientific literacy development
Committed to pedagogical excellence, Dr. Lai focuses on cultivating scientific reasoning skills through targeted workshops while advancing Parkinson's disease research through molecular pathway analysis.
