ZURAIDA ZAINUN
Doctor
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Malaysia
Biography
Dr Zuraida is a senior medical lecturer in the Audiology Program, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). She received her Medical Degree (MD) from USM in 2002 and Master of Science (Medical Audiology) in 2010 from the same university. She was the pioneer in establishing USM Vertigo Clinic since 2008. Apart from her clinical commitment, she has also been an active researcher in the field balance and vestibular. She has been sharing her research findings both locally and internationally and has published more than 60 publications including journal, oral, books and proceeding. Awarded with many research grants, Dr Zuraida has invented many clinical tools for assessing and treating balance disordered and stroke patients. Her home based treatment product, known as Bal Ex, has won many awards (gold and silver medals). She is currently developing a virtual vestibular rehabilitation procedure for balance disordered patients.
Research Interest
Vestibular disorders/ diseases, balance/ vestibular rehabilitation, Vestibular assessment/ electropjysiology test (caloric test, vestibular evoked myogenic potential, posturography), homebased and virtually rehabilitation, neurocognitive assessment ( P300), tinnitus, stroke rehabilitation (focusing on balance rehabilitation).