CURRICULUM VITAE

TS. DR. CHIN KIM LING

(PhD)
Dr Chin Kim Ling is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, with expertise in virology, cellular and molecular immunology, antiviral immunity, and host–virus interactions. Her research focuses on understanding how host factors regulate viral replication and disease progression, particularly in dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and other medically important viral infections. A key direction of her current work explores RNA epitranscriptomic regulation, including NSUN2-mediated m5C modification, in dengue virus replication, immune signalling, antibody-dependent enhancement, and disease pathogenesis. Dr Chin welcomes research collaborations that bridge molecular virology, immunology, natural products, nanomedicine, biomarker discovery, and translational antiviral research. Her research profile is strengthened by multiple grants as Principal Investigator and Co-Researcher, peer-reviewed publications, and recognitions including the Top 100 Best Achievements award, Universiti Malaya Excellence Award 2022, and Winner of the Microbiology Presentation Track. These achievements reflect her commitment to impactful research, scientific excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
PROFILE
Address
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Office of The, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website
umexpert.um.edu.my/chinkimling
CONTACT
Telephone
0379676299
Email
chinkimling
RESEARCH ID
QR Code
Orcid id
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2154-6059
Researcher id
JFJ-2440-2023
Scopus id
57220574993
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Doctoral Degree (PhD), , Universiti Malaya (UM), 2022
Bachelor Degree, Biomedical Science, Universiti Malaya (UM), 2018
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP
Member, Ordinary Member, National
Member, Ordinary Member, National
Board Member, Editorial Board Member, International
Member, Member World Society for Virology, International
Member, Member of American Society for Microbiology (asm), International
Member, Professional Technologist, National
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Faculty (Jun. 2024 to Jun. 2024)
Curriculum Review
Faculty (Jul. 2024 to Jul. 2024)
Curriculum Review
Faculty (Jul. 2024 to Jun. 2027)
Committee Members
International (Feb. 2025 to Feb. 2025)
Committee Members
RESEARCH ACHIEVEMENT
Research Areas
H Index: 4.00
Total Journal Publication: 31
Sum of Citation: 37.00
Proceedings: 0
Research Grants: More than RM One million ninety seven thousand two hundred and ninety seven