Curriculum Vitae

DR. CHEONG FEI WEN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Parasitology
    Faculty of Medicine
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BIOGRAPHY

Cheong Fei Wen obtained her Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science (with distinction) from Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia. She passed her PhD with distinction and is currently holding the post of senior lecturer in the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, UM.

Since PhD study, she explored into several malaria-related aspects, including protein expression of the Plasmodium knowlesi merozoite surface proteins; immunogenicity study using animal model; and epitope mapping. Her current research interests include phenotypic and genotypic measures on Plasmodium sp. resistance against anti-malarials, immunogenicity profiling of potential malarial vaccine candidates, and genome engineering in P. knowlesi using CRISPR-Cas9 system.

With her deep passion in research, she has been successfully selected and awarded to attend several international workshops/courses including Ungku Omar-Newton Fund Researcher Links Workshop: Neglected Disease in SEA: Building Capacity in Epidemiological Modelling (University of Malaya, Malaysia & Imperial College London, UK) and Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Course: Malaria Experimental Genetics (WGCAC, UK). She has also obtained and be part of 10 research grants, including UM Research Fund Assistance (BKP), UM Research Excellence Grant (UMREG), Postgraduate Research Fund (PPP), Frontier Research Grant (FRG), Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), and Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS), with total amount exceeding RM 2 million. With that, she has published about 30 articles in ISI-indexed journals. 

She is currently the assistant editor of the Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC), associate editor of Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (APJMBB), and editorial board member of Tropical Biomedicine. She was the council member for Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM) in 2019-2020. 

She received excellent service certificate and excellent service award, UM in 2019 and 2024, respectively. She has been appointed as Programme Coordinator and assisted the department to develop a new Master by Coursework programme (Master of Medical Parasitology and Entomology, MMPE). She is also the course coordinator for courses in MMPE and Biomedical Science Programme. She is the committee member of Quality Assurance Programme - Quality Committee, Faculty of Medicine (FOM) from 2020. With her interest in academic curriculum, she has also been appointed as Programme Quality Assurance Expert (Pro-QAE) of FOM in 2021, and Pro-QAE of UM in 2024 to assist in programme curriculum related matters.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • PROTEOMICS
    Epitope mapping, molecular cloning and protein expression, molecular techniques
  • VECTOR BORNE DISEASES
    Malaria

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • SARJANA MUDA SAINS BIOPERUBATAN, (Bioperubatan)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Quality Assurance Expert (ProQAE) for Clinical Masters Programme Curriculum Review, Faculty of Medicine
    12 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 (Faculty)
  • Programme Quality Assurance Expert - ProQAE Universiti Malaya
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Assistant Editor of Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC), FOM
    01 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 (Faculty)
  • Programme Coordinator of Master of Medical Parasitology and Entomology
    01 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Graduate Employability Postgraduate Coordinator Universiti Malaya
    01 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Course coordinator of MQG7007 Applied Immunology and Molecular Biology in Parasitology, Master of Medical Parasitology and Entomology
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Jaminan Kualiti Program, Fakulti Perubatan
    01 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Faculty)
  • Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Jabatan Parasitologi, FOM
    31 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Jawatankuasa Ijazah Tinggi di Peringkat Jabatan (JKITJ)
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Course coordinator of MIC2026 Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology, Bachelor of Biomedical Science
    01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Department)
  • Programme Quality Assurance Expert (ProQAE) for curriculum programme, Faculty of Medicine
    01 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Auditor for Faculty of Medicine Internal Audit
    22 Jul 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Editorial Board Member for Tropical Biomedicine
    01 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 (International)
  • Task Force Member
    28 Aug 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Faculty)
  • Course coordinator of MQG7007 Applied Immunology and Molecular Biology in Parasitology, Master of Medical Parasitology and Entomology
    01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Auditor (Team Leader) for FOM internal audit
    03 Jul 2023 - 15 Sep 2023 (Faculty)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Faculty)
  • Coordinator
    01 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Task Force Member
    08 Aug 2019 - 07 Aug 2022 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Tetap
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Editor, Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC)
    19 Feb 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    02 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    02 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Officer in Charge, Department Safety Toolbox Meeting
    01 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Officer in Charge, Department Newsletter
    01 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Person in Charge, Documentation of Master of Medical Parasitology and Entomology Programme
    01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum di Peringkat Jabatan (JKKJ), Master of Medical Parasitology and Entomology Programme
    15 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Editor, Department Newsletter
    01 Jun 2016 - 31 May 2019 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Timbalan Koordinator, Makmal Satelit Haiwan Jabatan Parasitologi
    15 Feb 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • LIFE MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION (MYBIOMED), MEMBER
    Since 2024 (National)
  • TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE (TROP BIOMED), EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2020 to 2023 (National)
  • ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (APJMBB), ASSOCIATE EDITOR
    2020 to 2022 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY (MSMBB), MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER OF MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM), MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (International)
  • JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (JUMMEC), EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2018 to 2021 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM), COUNCIL MEMBER
    2019 to 2020 (National)
  • ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
    2018 to 2020 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (MSMBB), MEMBER
    2019 to 2019 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF PARASITOLOGY AND TROPICAL MEDICINE (MSPTM), COUNCIL MEMBER
    2018 to 2019 (National)
  • AUSTIN TROPICAL MEDICINE & CARE, EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2017 to 2019 (International)
  • JOURNAL OF BACTERIOLOGY AND VACCINE RESEARCH , EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
    2017 to 2019 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (MSMBB), MEMBER
    2017 to 2018 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Excellent Service Certificate (SPC)
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
  • Bursary Award for Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Course: Malaria Experimental Genetics
    Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences, UK, 2018 (International)
  • Sponsorship Award for Ungku Omar-Newton Fund Researcher Links Workshop , Neglected Disease in SEA: Building Capacity in Epidemiological Modelling
    Imperial College London, UK & University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2017 (International)
  • Thesis with distinction
    University of Malaya, 2015 (University)
  • SLAB/SLAI Scholarship
    University of Malaya, 2010 (University)
  • Top Graduating Student Award
    University of Malaya, 2009 (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • University of Malaya Book Prize
    University of Malaya, 2009 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Azlan, U. W.; Cheong, F. W.; Lau, Y. L.; Fong, M. Y. (2024). Inhibition of Plasmodium knowlesi merozoite invasion into human erythrocytes by antibodies raised against the parasite's secreted protein with altered thrombospondin repeat (SPATR), TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 41(2), 190-195. doi:10.47665/tb.41.2.009
  2. Latif, Eira Nurfarisha Mohd; Noordin, Naqib Rafieqin; Shahari, Shahhaziq; Amir, Amirah; Lau, Yee-Ling; Cheong, Fei-Wen; Abdullah, Mohd Lutfi; Fong, Mun Yik (2024). Genetic polymorphism and clustering of the Plasmodium cynomolgi Duffy binding protein 1 region II of recent macaque isolates from Peninsular Malaysia, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH. 123(1). doi:10.1007/s00436-024-08125-0
  3. Noordin, N. R.; Azhar, A.; Lau, Y. l.; Cheong, F. W.; Fong, M. Y. (2023). Multiplicity of infection of Plasmodium knowlesi in Malaysia: an application of Pkmsp-1 block IV, TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 40(3), 295-300. doi:10.47665/tb.40.3.004
  4. Noordin, Naqib Rafieqin; Lau, Yee Ling; Cheong, Fei Wen; Fong, Mun Yik (2023). Inter-Population Genetic Diversity and Clustering of Merozoite Surface Protein-1 (pkmsp-1) of Plasmodium knowlesi Isolates from Malaysia and Thailand, TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE. 8(5). doi:10.3390/tropicalmed8050285
  5. Tan, J. H.; Cheong, F. W.; Lau, Y. L.; Fong, M. Y. (2023). Plasmodium knowlesi circumsporozoite protein: genetic characterisation and predicted antigenicity of the central repeat region, TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 40(1), 37-44. doi:10.47665/tb.40.1.004
  6. Azlan, Ummi Kalthum; Cheong, Fei Wen; Lau, Yee Ling; Fong, Mun Yik (2022). Plasmodium knowlesi Duffy binding protein alpha region II (PkDBP alpha II) in clinical isolates from Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo exhibit different immune responses in animal models, PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH. . doi:10.1007/s00436-022-07665-7
  7. Latif, E. N. M.; Shahari, S.; Amir, A.; Cheong, F. W.; Lau, Y. L.; Abdullah, M. L.; Fong, M. Y. (2022). Genetic diversity of Duffy binding protein 2 region II of Plasmodium cynomolgi from wild macaques in Peninsular Malaysia, TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 39(1), 66-72. doi:10.47665/tb.39.1.011
  8. Lee, Wenn-Chyau; Cheong, Fei Wen; Amir, Amirah; Lai, Meng Yee; Tan, Jia Hui; Phang, Wei Kit; Shahari, Shahhaziq; Lau, Yee-Ling (2022). Plasmodium knowlesi: the game changer for malaria eradication, MALARIA JOURNAL. 21(1). doi:10.1186/s12936-022-04131-8
  9. Wong, K. C., Lai, M. Y., De Silva, J. R., Cheong, F. W., Fong, M. Y., & Lau, Y. L. (2021). Experimental Study on Plasmodium knowlesi Normocyte Binding Protein Xa Region II (PkNBPXaII) for Erythrocyte Binding. Tropical Biomedicine, 38(2), 143-148. doi: 10.47665/tb.38.2.051
  10. Cheong, Fei-Wen; Dzul, Shairah; Fong, Mun-Yik; Lau, Yee-Ling; Ponnampalavanar, Sasheela (2020). Plasmodium vivax drug resistance markers: Genetic polymorphisms and mutation patterns in isolates from Malaysia, ACTA TROPICA. 206. doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105454
  11. Liew, Chin Chin; Lau, Yee Ling; Fong, Mun Yik; Cheong, Fei Wen (2020). Two Genetically Distinct Plasmodium knowlesi Duffy Binding Protein Alpha Region II (PkDBP alpha II) Haplotypes Demonstrate Higher Binding Level to Fy(a plus b plus ) Erythrocytes than Fy(a plus b-) Erythrocytes, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE. 102(5), 1068-1071. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.19-0836
  12. Fong, Mun Yik; Lau, Yee Ling; Jelip, Jenarun; Ooi, Choo Huck; Cheong, Fei Wen (2019). Genetic characterisation of the erythrocyte-binding protein (PkII) of Plasmodium knowlesi isolates from Malaysia, JOURNAL OF GENETICS. 98(3). doi:10.1007/s12041-019-1109-y
  13. Amir, A., Cheong, F. W., De Silva, J. R., Lau, Y. L. (2018). Diagnostic tools in childhood malaria. Parasites Vectors, 11, 12. doi:10.1186/s13071-018-2617-y
  14. Amir, A., Cheong, F. W., de Silva, J. R., Liew, J. W. K., Lau, Y. L. (2018). Plasmodium knowlesi malaria: current research perspectives. Infection and Drug Resistance, 11, 1145-1155. doi:10.2147/idr.s148664
  15. Fong, Mun Yik; Cheong, Fei Wen; Lau, Yee Ling (2018). Erythrocyte-binding assays reveal higher binding of Plasmodium knowlesi Duffy binding protein to human Fya+/b+ erythrocytes than to Fya+/b- erythrocytes, PARASITES & VECTORS. 11. doi:10.1186/s13071-018-3118-8
  16. Shairah, D.; Fong, M. Y.; Amirah, A.; Ponnampalavanar, S.; Cheong, F. W.; Lau, Y. L. (2018). Detection of mutated Plasmodium vivax Kelch Propeller Domain (PvK12) in Malaysian isolates, TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 35(1), 135-139
  17. Alareqi, Lina M. Q.; Mahdy, Mohammed A. K.; Lau, Yee-Ling; Fong, Mun-Yik; Abdul-Ghani, Rashad; Ali, Arwa A.; Cheong, Fei-Wen; Tawfek, Rehab; Mahmud, Rohela (2016). Field evaluation of a PfHRP-2/pLDH rapid diagnostic test and light microscopy for diagnosis and screening of falciparum malaria during the peak seasonal transmission in an endemic area in Yemen, MALARIA JOURNAL. 15. doi:10.1186/s12936-016-1103-2
  18. Cheong, Fei Wen; Fong, Mun Yik; Lau, Yee Ling (2016). Identification and characterization of epitopes on Plasmodium knowlesi merozoite surface protein-142 (MSP-142) using synthetic peptide library and phage display library, ACTA TROPICA. 154, 89-94. doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.11.005
  19. Lau, Yee-Ling; Lee, Wenn-Chyau; Chen, Junhui; Zhong, Zhen; Jian, Jianbo; Amir, Amirah; Cheong, Fei-Wen; Sum, Jia-Siang; Fong, Mun-Yik (2016). Draft Genomes of Anopheles cracens and Anopheles maculatus: Comparison of Simian Malaria and Human Malaria Vectors in Peninsular Malaysia, PLOS ONE. 11(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0157893
  20. Toan Nguyen; Cheong, Fei Wen; Liew, Jonathan Wee Kent; Lau, Yee Ling (2016). Seroprevalence of fascioliasis, toxocariasis, strongyloidiasis and cysticercosis in blood samples diagnosed in Medic Medical Center Laboratory, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2012, PARASITES & VECTORS. 9. doi:10.1186/s13071-016-1780-2
  21. Sonaimuthu, Parthasarathy; Cheong, Fei Wen; Chin, Lit Chein; Mahmud, Rohela; Fong, Mun Yik; Lau, Yee Ling (2015). Detection of human malaria using recombinant Plasmodium knowlesi merozoire surface protein-1 (MSP-119) expressed in Escherichia coli, EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY. 153, 118-122. doi:10.1016/j.exppara.2015.03.010
  22. Lau, Y. L.; Cheong, F. W.; Chin, L. C.; Mahmud, R.; Chen, Y.; Fong, M. Y. (2014). Evaluation of codon optimized recombinant Plasmodium knowlesi Merozoite Surface Protein-119 (pkMSP-119) expressed in Pichia pastoris, TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE. 31(4), 749-759
  23. Cheong, Fei Wen; Fong, Mun Yik; Lau, Yee Ling; Mahmud, Rohela (2013). Immunogenicity of bacterial-expressed recombinant Plasmodium knowlesi merozoite surface protein-142 (MSP-142), MALARIA JOURNAL. 12. doi:10.1186/1475-2875-12-454
  24. Cheong, Fei Wen; Lau, Yee Ling; Fong, Mun Yik; Mahmud, Rohela (2013). Evaluation of Recombinant Plasmodium knowlesi Merozoite Surface Protein-133 for Detection of Human Malaria, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE. 88(5), 835-840. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.12-0250
  25. Fong, Mun-Yik; Noordin, Rahmah; Lau, Yee-Ling; Cheong, Fei-Wen; Yunus, Muhammad Hafiznur; Idris, Zulkarnain M. D. (2013). Comparative analysis of ITS1 nucleotide sequence reveals distinct genetic difference between Brugia malayi from Northeast Borneo and Thailand, PARASITOLOGY. 140(1), 39-45. doi:10.1017/S0031182012001242
  26. Lau, Yee-Ling; Lee, Wenn-Chyau; Tan, Lian-Huat; Kamarulzaman, Adeeba; Omar, Sharifah Faridah Syed; Fong, Mun-Yik; Cheong, Fei-Wen; Mahmud, Rohela (2013). Acute respiratory distress syndrome and acute renal failure from Plasmodium ovale infection with fatal outcome, MALARIA JOURNAL. 12. doi:10.1186/1475-2875-12-389
  27. Lau, Yee-Ling; Fong, Mun-Yik; Mahmud, Rohela; Chang, Phooi-Yee; Palaeya, Vanitha; Cheong, Fei-Wen; Chin, Lit-Chein; Anthony, Claudia N.; Al-Mekhlafi, Abdulsalam M.; Chen, Yeng (2011). Specific, sensitive and rapid detection of human plasmodium knowlesi infection by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) in blood samples, MALARIA JOURNAL. 10. doi:10.1186/1475-2875-10-197

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Effect Of Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein 7 (igfbp7) On The Vascular Pathobiology Of Malaria ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Automated Identification and Blood-Stage Classification of Plasmodium Knowlesi Using Graph-Based Contextual Multitask Deep Learning ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Decipher The Effect Of Genetic Polymorphisms In Plasmodium Knowlesi Duffy Binding Protein Alpha On Parasite Fitness Using Crispr-cas9 System ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2021 - 2025, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    In Vitro And Ex Vivo Anti-plasmodial Activity Of Vernonia Amygdalina Against Plasmodium Knowlesi ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2019 - 2024, Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS)
    Genetic Diversity Of Plasmodium Knowlesi Invasion-related Proteins ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2020 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Characterising The Zoonotic Potential Of Plasmodium Cynomolgi, A Malaria Parasite Prevalent In Macaques In Malaysia And Southeast Asia ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2019 - 2021, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Would Genetic Polymorphism In Plasmodium Knowlesi Duffy Binding Protein Alpha (pkdbpalpha) Lead To Differences In Regulation Of Immune Responses In Host? ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2017 - 2020, UM Grant - Frontier Research Grant
    Effect Of Erythrocyte Duffy (fy) Polymorphism On Human Susceptibility To The Zoonotic Malaria Parasite Plasmodium Knowlesi ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2017 - 2018, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Plasmodium Vivax And Plasmodium Knowlesi Anti-malarial Drug Resistance-associated Markers: Genetic Polymorphisms And Mutation Patterns In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2011 - 2014, Postgraduate Research Grant(PPP)
    Identification and characterization of epitopes on the merozoite surface protein of Plasmodium knowlesi ( Consultant)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Exploring techniques in malaria diagnosis and research, UniKL MESTECH Webinar: A Talk on Malaria, Institute of Medical Science Technology, UniKL (National) (14 Apr 2021 - 14 Apr 2021)
  2. In vitro culture of P. knowlesi A1H1 strain, Current Tools to Combat Malaria, with Special Focus on Plasmodium knowlesi workshop, Department of Parasitology (International) (14 Oct 2019 - 18 Oct 2019)
  3. In vitro culture of P. knowlesi, Current Tools to Combat Malaria, with Special Focus on Plasmodium knowlesi workshop, Department of Parasitology (International) (04 Mar 2019 - 08 Mar 2019)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. Facilitator, UMMP Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Training Workshop for Students, MERDU (University) (02 Dec 2019 - 06 Dec 2019)
  2. Treasurer, Current Tools to Combat Malaria, with Special Focus on Plasmodium knowlesi workshop, Department of Parasitology (International) (14 Oct 2019 - 18 Oct 2019)
  3. Time Auditor, 3rd Intervarsity Parasitology Quiz and Oratorical Competition, Department of Parasitology (International) (27 Aug 2019 - 27 Aug 2019)
  4. Session Chairperson, 55th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM), MSPTM (International) (13 Mar 2019 - 14 Mar 2019)
  5. Local Organizing Committee, 55th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM), MSPTM (International) (13 Mar 2019 - 14 Mar 2019)
  6. Facilitator, Current Tools to Combat Malaria, with Special Focus on P. knowlesi Workshop, Department of Parasitology, UM (International) (04 Mar 2019 - 08 Mar 2019)
  7. Treasurer, Current Tools to Combat Malaria, with Special Focus on P. knowlesi Workshop, Department of Parasitology, UM (International) (04 Mar 2019 - 08 Mar 2019)
  8. Facilitator, UMMP Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Training Workshop for Students, Medical Education and Research Development Unit (MERDU) (University) (07 Dec 2018 - 14 Dec 2018)
  9. Local Organizing Committee, 54th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (MSPTM) (International) (14 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2018)
  10. Session Chairperson, 54th Annual Scientific Conference of the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine , Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (International) (14 Mar 2018 - 15 Mar 2018)
  11. Organizing Committee, 2nd International Conference for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (International) (01 Nov 2017 - 02 Nov 2017)
  12. Committee, 2nd Intervarsity Parasitology Quiz 2017, Department of Parasitology (National) (13 Sep 2017 - 13 Sep 2017)
  13. Volunteer, 26th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP), WAAVP and MSPTM (International) (04 Sep 2017 - 08 Sep 2017)
  14. Treasurer, 2nd Basic & Clinical Immunology Course, UM (International) (05 Jul 2017 - 09 Jul 2017)
  15. Facilitator, National Parasitology Curriculum Review Meeting, Department of Parasitology (National) (28 Nov 2016 - 28 Nov 2016)
  16. Financial Team, International Postgraduate Research Awards Seminar 2014, University of Malaya and Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (International) (10 Dec 2014 - 11 Dec 2014)
  17. Helper, 46th Annual Conference of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, MSPTM (International) (24 Mar 2010 - 25 Mar 2010)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Relationship between the concentration of Blastocystis sp. and fecal coliforms in surface water., 45th Annual Seminar of Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (International) (18 Mar 2009 - 19 Mar 2009)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Epitope mapping of Plasmodium knowlesi merozoite surface protein-142 (MSP-142) using synthetic peptide library and phage display library, Beating Malaria-London 2014, European Scientific Conferences (International) (01 Jul 2014 - 03 Jul 2014)
  2. Cloning, expression and purification of recombinant MSP-133 of Plasmodium knowlesi in bacterial system, Singapore Malaria Network Meeting, Nanyang Technology University (International) (16 Feb 2012 - 17 Feb 2012)
OTHERS
  1. Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop, Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop, Young Scientist Network-Academy of Science Malaysia (University) (04 Apr 2019 - 09 Apr 2019)
  2. Basic Course in Teaching & Learning (TPNL), Basic Course in Teaching & Learning (TPNL), ADeC, UM (University) (03 Apr 2017 - 07 Apr 2017)
  3. SPSS (Intermediate) Workshop, SPSS (Intermediate) Workshop, ADec, University of Malaya (University) (22 Mar 2017 - 23 Mar 2017)
  4. SPSS (Basic) Workshop, SPSS (Basic) Workshop, ADeC, University of Malaya (University) (22 Feb 2017 - 23 Feb 2017)
  5. Basic Course in IP & Entrepreneurship, Basic Course in IP & Entrepreneurship, ADeC, UM (University) (18 Jan 2017 - 19 Jan 2017)
  6. A teacher s toolkit for UMMP curriculum workshop, A teacher s toolkit for UMMP curriculum workshop, MERDU (University) (04 Jan 2017 - 05 Jan 2017)
  7. Basic Course in Supervision, Basic Course in Supervision, ADec,UM (University) (22 Nov 2016 - 23 Nov 2016)
  8. Problem-based learning (PBL) tutor training workshop for UMMP, Problem-based learning (PBL) tutor training workshop for UMMP, MERDU, Faculty of Medicine, UM (University) (10 Aug 2016 - 11 Aug 2016)
  9. Biosafety and Biosecurity Training Program Session 1/2016, Biosafety and Biosecurity Training Program Session 1/2016, TIDREC, UM (University) (23 Feb 2016 - 24 Feb 2016)
  10. The Revolutionary Approach in Single Cell Genomics & Gene Expressio, UM HIR-Chemoscience Fluidigm Seminar & Hands-on Workshop , HIR, UM (University) (30 Jun 2015 - 02 Jul 2015)
  11. Basic & Clinical Immunology Course, Basic & Clinical Immunology Course, UM (University) (23 Jul 2013 - 27 Jul 2013)
  12. Responsible care and use of laboratory animals course, Responsible care and use of laboratory animals course, AEU, UM (University) (24 Sep 2012 - 26 Sep 2012)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Reviewer for Article in Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Reviewer for Article in Infection and Drug Resistance, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Judge for The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine Photography Competition 2023, International, (External Assessor)
  6. (2024) Associate Editor of Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Apjmbb), International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) Poster Judge for 6th International Conference On Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Icmbb2023), International, (External Assessor)
  8. (2023) Chairperson for Phd Thesis Seminar, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2023) Reviewer for Article in Parasites & Vectors, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2023) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) Reviewer for Article in Malaria Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2023) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2023) Reviewer for Article in Malaysian Journal of Microscopy, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2023) Editorial Board Member of Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2022) Chairperson (Panel) for Candidature Defence of Phd Candidate, University, (Internal Assessor)
  17. (2022) Chairperson (Panel) for Candidature Defence of Phd Candidate, University, (Internal Assessor)
  18. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Microbial Pathogenesis, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  20. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, International, (Reviewer)
  21. (2022) Internal Panel Reviewer for Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (Frgs), Faculty of Medicine, University, (Reviewer)
  22. (2022) Assessor for Candidature Defence of Phd Candidate, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University, (Internal Assessor)
  23. (2022) Evaluator for The Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine (Msptm) Community Fund 2021, International, (External Evaluator)
  24. (2022) Associate Editor of Asia-Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Apjmbb), International, (Reviewer)
  25. (2022) Assistant Editor of Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (Jummec), International, (Reviewer)
  26. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, International, (Reviewer)
  27. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Clinical Epidemiology, International, (Reviewer)
  28. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  29. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Current Pediatric Reviews, International, (Reviewer)
  30. (2021) Panel Reviewer for Umsc Ca.R.E Fund Post Doctoral Application 2021, Faculty of Medicine, UM, University, (Reviewer)
  31. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Journal of Blood Medicine, International, (Reviewer)
  32. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  33. (2021) Assessor for Proposal Defence of Master Candidate, Department of Parasitology, University, (Internal Assessor)
  34. (2021) Assessor for Proposal Defence of Phd Candidate, Department of Parasitology, University, (Internal Assessor)
  35. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy, International, (Reviewer)
  36. (2021) Interviewer for Entry to Bachelor Programme MBBS Session 2021/2022, 5 Candidates, University, (Internal Assessor)
  37. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  38. (2021) Examiner for Mic 4005 Research in Biomedical Science (Biomedical Science Final Year Project), Oral Presentation and Research Report, 2 Students, University, (Internal Examiner)
  39. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Journal of Applied Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, International, (Reviewer)
  40. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy, International, (Reviewer)
  41. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Parasitology International, International, (Reviewer)
  42. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Tropical Biomedicine, International, (Reviewer)
  43. (2020) Reviewer for article in Infection and Drug Resistance , (Reviewer)
  44. (2020) Reviewer for 2 articles in Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy , (Reviewer)
  45. (2020) Reviewer for 4 articles in Tropical Biomedicine , (Reviewer)
  46. (2020) Assessor for Master Postgraduate Candidature Defence, Department of Parasitology, (Internal Examiner)
  47. (2020) Examiner for MIC 4005 Research in Biomedical Science (Biomedical Science Final Year Project), Oral presentation and thesis examiner for 2 students, (Internal Examiner)
  48. (2020) Reviewer for article in Iranian Journal of Immunology , (Reviewer)
  49. (2020) Reviewer for article in Drugs in R&D, (Reviewer)
  50. (2020) Reviewer for article in Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, (Reviewer)
  51. (2019) Assessor for Proposal Defence for 4 candidates (1 Master and 3 PhD), Department of Parasitology , (Assessor)
  52. (2019) Assessor for PhD fast track presentation for 1 PhD candidate, Department of Parasitology , (Assessor)
  53. (2019) Reviewer for 4 articles in Tropical Biomedicine , (Reviewer)
  54. (2019) Reviewer for article in Malaria Journal, (Reviewer)
  55. (2019) Examiner for MIC 4005 Research in Biomedical Science (Biomedical Science Final Year Project), Oral presentation and thesis examiner for 5 students , (Internal Examiner)
  56. (2018) Reviewer for article in PeerJ, (Reviewer)
  57. (2018) Reviewer for article in Tropical Biomedicine, (Reviewer)
  58. (2018) Reviewer for article in Microbial Pathogenesis , (Reviewer)
  59. (2018) Examiner for MBEB 4180 Biomedical Science Final Year Project , Oral presentation and thesis examiner , (Internal Examiner)
  60. (2017) Examiner for MBEB 4180 Biomedical Science Final Year Project , Oral presentation and thesis examiner , (Internal Examiner)
  61. (2017) Reviewer for article in Journal of Infection and Public Health, (Reviewer)
  62. (2017) Reviewer for article in Journal of Health and Translational Medicine, (Reviewer)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Committee Member of 7th Intervarsity Parasitology Quiz and Oratorical Competition 2024, International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2024) Trainer and Organising Committee Member for International Malaria Workshop 2024, International, (Event Organiser)
  3. (2023) Conference Organizing Committee of The 6th International Conference On Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Icmbb2023) in Conjunction With The 29th Msmbb Scientific Meeting, International, (Event Organiser)
  4. (2023) Session Chair for Oral Presentation Session of The 59th Annual Scientific Conference of The Msptm, International, (Event Coordinator)
  5. (2023) Exhibition & Fundraising Chair of The 59th Annual Scientific Conference of The Msptm, International, (Event Organiser)
  6. (2022) Scientific Team Committee for International Conference of Medical Parasitology and Entomology (Icmpe 2022), University, (Event Organiser)
  7. (2022) Poster Judge for 5th International Conference On Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Icmbb2022), International, (Event Organiser)
  8. (2022) Scientific Team Committee for 5th International Conference On Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Icmbb 2022), International, (Event Organiser)
  9. (2021) Facilitator for Ummp Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Training Workshop for Students, University, (Course Facilitator)
  10. (2021) Chairperson (Poster Presentation) for 4th International Conference On Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Icmbb2021), International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  11. (2021) Scientific Team for 4th International Conference On Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Icmbb2021), International, (Event Organiser)
  12. (2021) Facilitator for Ummp Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Training Workshop for Students, University, (Course Facilitator)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) Academic Advisor for MBBS Stage 1 Students (2020 Cohort), University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2024) In vitro and ex vivo anti-plasmodial activity of Vernonia amygdalina against Plasmodium knowlesi, NUR ZULAIKHA BINTI ZULKEFLI
  2. (2024) Genetic Diversity of Plasmodium Cynomolgi Erythrocyte Binding Proteins in Macaque Isolates from Peninsular Malaysia and Characterisation of Their Erythrocyte Binding Phenotype, EIRA NURFARISHA BINTI MOHD LATIF
  3. (2024) EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS IN PLASMODIUM KNOWLESI DUFFY BINDING PROTEIN ALPHA ON PARASITE SURVIVAL USING CRISPR-CAS9, RISHITHARAN A/L SUBRAMANIAM
  4. (2023) Comparative Genetic and Phenotypic Analysis of Plasmodium Knowlesi PkMSP-1 in Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo, NAQIB RAFIEQIN BIN NOORDIN
  5. (2019) Investigation on the multiplicity and diversity of Plasmodium knowlesi Infections in Malaysia based on the merozoite surface protein-1, AIMI DIYANA GAPOR
Master
  1. (2024) INVESTIGATING THE INFECTION OF PLASMODIUM KNOWLESI GAMETOCYTES (UM04 STRAIN) IN ANOPHELES CRACENS MOSQUITO, TAN KHEE HUI
  2. (2023) Detection of Plasmodium Knowlesi with Antigen-Specific Polyclonal Antibodies in Sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), WAN SITI MARYAM BINTI WAN NAZRI
  3. (2021) THE EFFECT OF PLASMODIUM KNOWLESI DUFFY BINDING PROTEIN ALPHA REGION II (PkDBP∝ll) GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ON THE IMMUNE RESPONSES IN ANIMAL MODELS., UMMI KALTHUM BT AZLAN
  4. (2016) Antimalarial Drug Resistance-Associated mutation patterns in marker genes of Plasmodium vivax in Malaysia, Shairah Dzul Khair
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Preliminary investigation on the distributions of kdr alleles in Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Region, Biomedical Science Final Year Project
  2. (2024) Plant extracts from Iran: Investigation on their in vitro anti-malarial properties, Biomedical Science Final Year Project
  3. (2024) Infection study of Anopheles cracens mosquito with Plasmodium knowlesi in vitro culture, Biomedical Science Final Year Project
  4. (2023) Establishment of Gametocyte Production in Plasmodium knowlesi in vitro culture, Biomedical Science Final Year Project
  5. (2022) INVESTIGATION OF THE GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS AND ERYTHROCYTE BINDING ACTIVITY OF THE PLASMODIUM KNOWLESI DUFFY BINDING PROTEIN ALPHA REGION II (PkDBPαII) FROM ISOLATES IN MALAYSIA, Biomedical Science Final Year Project
  6. (2022) GENETIC POLYMORPHISM OF THE PLASMODIUM CYNOMOLGI DUFFY BINDING PROTEIN 1 REGION II FROM MACAQUES IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA, Biomedical Science Final Year Project
  7. (2018) Industrial Training Programme
  8. (2018) Biomedical Science Degree Undergraduate Research Project
  9. (2017) Industrial Training Programme
  10. (2016) Industrial Training Programme

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) MQG7007 - Applied Immunology and Molecular Biology in Parasitology
  2. (2024) MQG7012 - Advanced Research Techniques
  3. (2024) MQG7006 - Parasites Epidemiology and Relationship With Other Diseases
  4. (2024) MPATH - Master of Pathology
  5. (2023) MPATH - Master of Pathology
  6. (2023) MQG7007 - Applied Immunology and Molecular Biology in Parasitology
  7. (2023) MQG7006 - Parasites Epidemiology and Relationship With Other Diseases
  8. (2023) MQG7013 - Trends in Parasitic Diseases
  9. (2023) MQG7012 - Advanced Research Techniques
  10. (2022) MQG7007 - Applied Immunology and Molecular Biology in Parasitology
Bachelor
  1. (2024) MIC3020 - Advanced Parasitology and Entomology
  2. (2024) MIC2026 - Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
  3. (2024) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology
  4. (2024) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  5. (2024) UMMP PBL - Block 5 Respiratory Sciences
  6. (2024) UMMP PBL - Block 11 Oncology and Palliative Care
  7. (2024) UMMP - Block 2 Foundation Practical
  8. (2024) UMMP - Block 10 Gastroenterology Practical
  9. (2024) UMMP - Ummp Block 6 Practical
  10. (2023) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  11. (2023) UMMP - Block 10 Gastroenterology Practical
  12. (2023) UMMP PBL - Block 8 Endocrine, Nutrition & Sexual Health
  13. (2023) UMMP PBL - Block 2 Foundation
  14. (2023) UMMP PBL - Block 3 Musculoskeletal Sciences
  15. (2023) UMMP - Block 2 Foundation Practical
  16. (2023) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology
  17. (2023) MIC2026 - Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
  18. (2023) MIC3012 - Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology
  19. (2023) UMMP PBL - Block 5 Respiratory Sciences
  20. (2022) MIC2014 - Diagnostic Parasitology
  21. (2022) MIC3012 - Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology
  22. (2022) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  23. (2022) UMMP PBL - Block 3 Musculoskeletal Sciences
  24. (2022) UMMP PBL - Block 5 Respiratory Sciences
  25. (2022) UMMP PBL - Block 9 Renal & Urology
  26. (2022) UMMP PBL - Block 11 Oncology and Palliative Care
  27. (2022) MIC1016 - Parasitology and Entomology
  28. (2022) UMMP - Ummp Block 10 Git Practical
  29. (2022) UMMP - Ummp Block 6 Haematology Practical
  30. (2021) MIC1006 - Parasitology
  31. (2021) UMMP PBL - Block 7 Neurosciences, Vision & Behaviour
  32. (2021) MIC3012 - Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology
  33. (2021) MIC2014 - Diagnostic Parasitology
  34. (2021) UMMP PBL - Block 2 Foundation
  35. (2021) UMMP PBL - Block 3 Musculoskeletal Sciences
  36. (2021) UMMP PBL - Block 5 Respiratory Sciences
  37. (2021) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  38. (2021) Parasitology
  39. (2021) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  40. (2021) MIC2014 - Diagnostic Parasitology
  41. (2021) MIC3012 - Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology
  42. (2020) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  43. (2020) MIC1006 - Parasitology
  44. (2020) MIC2014 - Diagnostic Parasitology
  45. (2020) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 2)
  46. (2020) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 3)
  47. (2020) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 2 Block 7)
  48. (2019) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  49. (2019) MBL401 - MBBS Block 2 Practical
  50. (2019) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 3)
  51. (2019) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 5)
  52. (2018) MBB201 - MBBS Block 10 Practical
  53. (2018) MBB201 - MBBS Block 2 Practical
  54. (2018) MBB201 - MBBS Block 6 Practical
  55. (2018) MIC3012 - Advanced Diagnostic Parasitology
  56. (2018) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 3)
  57. (2018) PBL - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 5)
  58. (2018) PBL - Pbl (MBBS Stage 2 Block 7)
  59. (2017) GIM1001 - Basic Parasitology
  60. (2017) MBB201 - MBBS Block 6 Practical
  61. (2017) MJEB3403 - Basic Diagnostic Parasitology
  62. (2017) MPBL - Pbl (MBBS Stage 2 Block 7)
  63. (2017) PBL - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 2)
  64. (2016) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 1 Block 5)
  65. (2016) MPBL2001 - Pbl (MBBS Stage 2 Block 8)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE
  1. PROGRAM TRANSFORMASI MINDA, Secara Dalam Talian (22 Feb 2021 - 25 Feb 2021)