Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. DR. LIM YAT YUEN

Associate Professor
  • Institute of Biological Sciences
    Faculty of Science
  • yatyuen.lim
  • 0379675805

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • MOLECULAR GENETICS
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Genetics
  • CLONING AND GENETIC ENGINEERING
    Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Genetics
  • VIROLOGY
    Medical And Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Medical Microbiology
  • CANCER CELL BIOLOGY
    Medical And Health Sciences, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Medical Science)
    University Adelaide Australia
  • B.SC (HONS) (GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY), (Genetik dan Biologi Molekul)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Ahli Jawatankuasa Rayuan Fakulti Sains Sesi Akademik 2020/2021 2021/2022
    26 Jan 2021 - present (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Programme Coordinator
    07 Oct 2020 - 06 Oct 2022 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Ahli jawatankuasa Pengurusan Fail Kursus dan Dokumen MQF ISB
    02 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Industrial Training coordinator for Genetics program
    12 Oct 2020 - 11 Oct 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Academic Advisor
    09 Oct 2020 - 12 Sep 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Alumni Institusi Sains Biologi
    01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Penyaringan Kertas Soalan Peperiksaan Dan Skema Jawapan (Jkp), Program Genetik
    06 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Program club coordinator - Genetics club
    25 Mar 2019 - 25 Mar 2021 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK semakan kurikulum
    02 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Acting programme coordinator
    21 Sep 2020 - 06 Oct 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Industrial training Coordinator
    13 Jul 2020 - 13 Sep 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Second assessor for final exam
    11 Sep 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Final year project coordinator
    15 Sep 2019 - 31 May 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Chairman
    05 May 2020 - 05 May 2020 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Promosi Fakulti Sains
    05 Jan 2018 - 30 Dec 2019 (Faculty)
  • Industrial training Coordinator
    07 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Biosymposium 2019 (teknikal)
    15 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Final year project coordinator
    10 Sep 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Acting programme coordinator
    21 Dec 2018 - 26 Dec 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penasihat Kelab Genetik
    11 Sep 2017 - 30 Aug 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Acting programme coordinator
    19 Jul 2018 - 25 Jul 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Final year project coordinator
    11 Sep 2017 - 20 Jun 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • AJK Biosymposium 2018 (Saintifik)
    11 May 2018 - 11 May 2018 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Acting Programme Coordinator
    29 May 2017 - 05 Jun 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Penasihat Akademik (Academic Advisor)
    05 Sep 2016 - 31 May 2017 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Acting Programme Coordinator
    14 Dec 2016 - 20 Dec 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)
  • Acting Programme coordinator
    21 Apr 2016 - 29 Apr 2016 (Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF WORLD SOCIETY FOR VIROLOGY, MEMBER
    Since 2024 (International)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, TREASURER
    Since 2019 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEMBER
    Since 2019 (National)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2013 (National)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA TREASURER, TREASURER
    Since 2013 (National)
  • GENETICS SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (National)
  • REVIEW EDITOR , EDITORIAL BOARD
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, TREASURER
    2018 to 2019 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ORIDINARY MEMBER
    2017 to 2018 (National)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, EXCO MEMBER
    2017 to 2018 (National)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, EXCO MEMBER
    2016 to 2017 (University)
  • NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, AUDITOR
    2015 to 2016 (University)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, ORDINARY MEMBER
    2013 to 2015 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Excellence Service Award
    2023, Universiti Malaya
  • Certificate of Excellent Service
    2022, Universiti Malaya
  • Persatuan Genetik Malaysia Book Prize Award
    2021, Persatuan Genetik Malaysia,  (National)
  • Biosymposium 2019 Evaluator
    2019, University of Malaya,  (Ptj/ Faculty)
  • 24th Bsgc 2019 Academic Judges
    2019, University of Malaya,  (International)
  • Makna Cancer Research Award 2014
    2015, MAKNA,  (Private)
  • UM Excellence Award
    2014, University of Malaya,  (University)
  • UM Excellence Award
    2013, Universiti Malaya
  • Phd Thesis Research Excellence Award 2012
    2013, Centre for Cancer Biology, Adelaide, South Australia,  (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ren, Qingwen; Lim, Yat-Yuen; Teo, Chee How (2025). Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of orphan genes in twelve Musa (sub)species, 3 BIOTECH. 15(2). doi:10.1007/s13205-025-04213-9
  2. Tee, Hwee Sze; Liang, Jingtong; Aziz, Norazlin Abdul; Zhou, Xiang; Hisham, Hamidah Akmal; Tan, Ke-En; Chen, Yanhong; Burhanuddin, Zuriani; Kwan, Johnny S. H.; Lo, Kwok-Wai; Hassan, Faridah; Bt Mohd Mokhtar, Sha'ariyah; Khoo, Alan Soo Beng; Xu, Miao; Lim, Yat-Yuen; Tan, Lu Ping (2025). Epstein-Barr Virus Sequence Variations Among the Understudied Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients of Diverse Ancestries in Southeast Asia, JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY. 97(3). doi:10.1002/jmv.70269
  3. Vo, Di Ngoc Kha; Ho, Ha Phan Thanh; Wu, Li-Syuan; Chen, Yi-Yun; Trinh, Hang Thi Viet; Lin, Tung-Yi; Lim, Yat-Yuen; Tsai, Keng-Chang; Tsai, Ming-Han (2025). Broad-spectrum antiviral activity of Ganoderma microsporum immunomodulatory protein: Targeting glycoprotein gB to inhibit EBV and HSV-1 infections via viral fusion blockage, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES. 307. doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.142179
  4. Selvan, Mathanakumara Ealam; Lim, Kai Shen; Teo, Chee How; Lim, Yat-Yuen (2022). In Silico Identification and Characterization of circRNAs During Host-Pathogen Interactions, JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS. (188). doi:10.3791/64565
  5. Tong, Kind-Leng; Tan, Ke-En; Lim, Yat-Yuen; Tien, Xin-Yi; Wong, Pooi-Fong (2022). CircRNA-miRNA interactions in atherogenesis, MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY. . doi:10.1007/s11010-022-04455-8
  6. Tan, K. E., & Lim, Y. Y. (2021). Viruses join the circular RNA world. Febs Journal, 288(15), 4488-4502. doi: 10.1111/febs.15639
  7. Tan, K. E., Ng, W. L., Marinov, G. K., Yu, K. H. O., Tan, L. P., Liau, E. S., . . . Lim, Y. Y. (2021). Identification and characterization of a novel Epstein-Barr Virus-encoded circular RNA from LMP-2 Gene. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 15. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-93781-w
  8. Yu, Ken Hung-On; Shi, Christina Huan; Wang, Bo; Chow, Savio Ho-Chit; Chung, Grace Tin-Yun; Lung, Raymond Wai-Ming; Tan, Ke-En; Lim, Yat-Yuen; Tsang, Anna Chi-Man; Lo, Kwok-Wai; Yip, Kevin Y. (2021). Quantifying full-length circular RNAs in cancer, GENOME RESEARCH. 31(12), 2340-2353. doi:10.1101/gr.275348.121
  9. Ng, W. L., Marinov, G. K., Chin, Y. M., Lim, Y. Y., Ea, C. K. (2017). Transcriptomic analysis of the role of RasGEF1B circular RNA in the TLR4/LPS pathway. Scientific Reports, 7, 7. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-12550-w
  10. Tan, M. C., Wong, W. Y., Ng, W. L., Yeo, K. S., Mohidin, T. B. M., Lim, Y. Y., Lafta, F., Ali, H. M., Ea, C. K. (2017). Identification of 5-Methoxy-2( Diformylmethylidene)-3,3-Dimethylindole as an Anti-Influenza A Virus Agent. Plos One, 12(1), 14.
  11. Ten, L. C., Chin, Y. M., Tai, M. C., Chin, E. F. M., Lim, Y. Y., Suthandiram, S., Chang, K. M., Ong, T. C., Bee, P. C., Mohamed, Z., et al. (2017). SNP variants associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) correlate with human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II expression. Scientific Reports, 7, 6.
  12. Yeo, K. S., Tan, M. C., Lim, Y. Y., Ea, C. K. (2017). JMJD8 is a novel endoplasmic reticulum protein with a JmjC domain. Scientific Reports, 7, 10. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-15676-z
  13. Ng, W. L., Marinov, G. K., Liau, E. S., Lam, Y. L., Lim, Y. Y., Ea, C. K. (2016). Inducible RasGEF1B circular RNA is a positive regulator of ICAM-1 in the TLR4/LPS pathway, Rna Biology. 13(9861-871), Article
  14. Yeo, K. S., Tan, M. C., Wong, W. Y., Loh, S. W., Lam, Y. L., Tan, C. L., Lim, Y. Y., Ea, C. K. (2016). JMJD8 is a positive regulator of TNF-induced NF-kappa B signaling, Scientific Reports. 6(10), Article
  15. Lim, C. S., Goh, S. L., Kariapper, L., Krishnan, G., Lim, Y. Y., Ng, C. C. (2015). Inclusion bodies of recombinant Epstein-Barr virus capsid antigen p18 as potential immobilized antigens in enzyme immunoassays for detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Clinica Chimica Acta. 448(206-210), Article
  16. Lim, Y. Y., Chin, Y. M., Tai, M. C., Fani, S., Chang, K. M., Ong, T. C., Bee, P. C., Gan, G. G., Ng, C. C. (2015). Analysis of interleukin-10 promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a Malaysian population, Leukemia Lymphoma. 56(1), 163-168
  17. Loh, S. W., Ng, W. L., Yeo, K. S., Lim, Y. Y., Ea, C. K. (2014). Inhibition of Euchromatic Histone Methyltransferase 1 and 2 Sensitizes Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Cells to Interferon Treatment, Plos One. 9(7), 13
  18. Attema, J. L., Bert, A. G., Lim, Y. Y., Kolesnikoff, N., Lawrence, D. M., Pillman, K. A., Smith, E., Drew, P. A., Khew-Goodall, Y., Shannon, F., Goodall, G. J. (2013). Identification of an Enhancer That Increases miR-200b similar to 200a similar to 429 Gene Expression in Breast Cancer Cells, Plos One. 8(9), 15
  19. Lim, Y. Y., Wright, J. A., Attema, J. L., Gregory, P. A., Bert, A. G., Smith, E., Thomas, D., Lopez, A. F., Drew, P. A., Khew-Goodall, Y., Goodall, G. J. (2013). Epigenetic modulation of the miR-200 family is associated with transition to a breast cancer stem-cell-like state, Journal of Cell Science. 126(10), 2256-2266
  20. Gregory, P. A., Bracken, C. P., Smith, E., Bert, A. G., Wright, J. A., Roslan, S., Lim, Y. Y., et al. (2011). An autocrine TGF-beta/ZEB/miR-200 signaling network regulates establishment and maintenance of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, Molecular Biology of the Cell. 2210(1686-1698), Article
ESCI
  1. Tan, Ke-En; Ng, Wei Lun; Ea, Chee-Kwee; Lim, Yat-Yuen (2023). Detection of Cytoplasmic and Nuclear Circular RNA via RT-qPCR, BIO-PROTOCOL. 13(17). doi:10.21769/BioProtoc.4798
Others
  1. Cheah, YH., Chew, WX., & Lim, Y-Y. (2021). At One with Nature: The Eastern Plateau of Mount Kinabalu via the Kotal-Bowen Route. Sabah Society Journal, 37, 65-86.
Other Publications
  1. Lim, Y-Y. (2024). Unlocking the secrets of junk DNA. The Star letters. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • non coding RNA (circRNA)
  • Epstein barr virus (EBV)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2017 - 2020, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Mechanistic Insight Into The Role Of Epstein-barr Virus-encoded Circrna (circlmp2) In The Development And Progression Of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2015 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Regulation Of Nuclear-factor Kappa B Signaling Pathway By Jumonji-domain Containing Protein 8 ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2015 - 2018, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Regulation Of Immune Responses By Circular Rnas ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  4. 2016 - 2018, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)
    Integrated microRNA and mRNA expression profiling to identify candidate mRNA targets of dysregulated microRNAs in BARF1-silenced EBV-positive cells. ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2015 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Antiviral Effect By Nickel (ii) Complex Of Polyhydroxybenzaldehyde N4-thiosemicarbazone On Influenza A Virus ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  6. 2015 - 2017, Postgraduate Research Grant (PPP) - Research
    Biological Screening For Anti-influenza A Virus Agents ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2013 - 2014, Geran Penyelidikan Universiti Malaya (UMRG) - HTM (Wellness)
    miR-200 target(s) at tumour invasive front as biomarker(s) ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  8. 2015 - 2017, MAKNA
    microRNA profiling at the invasive fronts of triple- negative breast cancer subtype ( Principal Investigator(PI))
Private
  1. 2015 - 2018, Private Funding
    Microrns Profiling At The Invasive Fronts Of Triple-negative Breast Cancer Subtype ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Evaluating Public Outreach Efforts to Enhance Awareness and Knowledge of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, 13th Nasopharyngeal carcinoma research day, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma society of Malaysia and UCSI University (International) (27 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025)
  2. Circular RNAs in aquatic marine research, Joint Collaboration Webinar between Universiti Malaya and Tokyo University ofMarine Science and Technology, Universiti Malaya and Tokyo University ofMarine Science and Technology (International) (27 Feb 2023 - 27 Feb 2023)
  3. JMJD8 is a positive regulator of TNF-induced NF-kB signaling, 2nd International Symposium on Molecular Medicine in Tokushima University, Tokushima University and SOMRET (International) (17 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2016)
  4. Epigenetic modulation of the miR-200 family is associated with transition to a breast cancer stem cell-like state, MSMBB 20th Scientific Meeting, MSMBB (National) (27 Jun 2013 - 27 Jun 2013)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Identification and Characterization of a novel Epstein Barr Virus Encoded Circular RNA from LMP2 gene (My Masters student presented our research work), 3rd International Conference on Oral Microbiology & Oral Immunology (ICOMOI 2020) , Malaysia Society of Oral Microbiologist & Oral Immunologist  (International) (09 Sep 2020 - 09 Sep 2020)
  2. JMJD8 is a positive regulator of TNF-induced NF-kB signaling, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY in conjunction with THE 23rd MSMBB SCIENTIFIC MEETING, MSMBB (International) (09 Mar 2016 - 11 Mar 2016)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2025) Reviewer for Article in Scientific Reports, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2025) Frgs Internal Assessment, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  3. (2025) Reviewer for Article in Journal Subitted to Migc16 Conference, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2025) Internal Assessor for Master Candidate Chang Chiao Ling, University, (Internal Assessor)
  5. (2025) Reviewer for Article in Malaysian Journal of Science, National, (Reviewer)
  6. (2025) Reviewer for Article in Journal, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Internal Examiner for Mphil Candidate - Luo Yingxuan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2024) Penilai Bagi Candidature Defence - Khor Yi Sheng, University, (External Examiner)
  9. (2024) Phd Candidature Defense Seminar- Kurk Wei Yang (S2155044_1), University, (Internal Assessor)
  10. (2024) Thesis Seminar Phd - Ong Sheue Ni, University, (Internal Examiner)
  11. (2024) Review Article in Journal for Developmental Neurobiology, International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2022) Review Article in Neuroscience Research Notes, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2022) Reviewer for Article in Virus Research, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2022) Examiner for Oral Presentations, Sunway University Final Year Honours Projects, National, (External Examiner)
  15. (2022) Review Article for Frontiers in Genetics, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2022) Assessor for Ph.D Proposal Defence, University, (Reviewer)
  17. (2021) Assessor for Mbiotech Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Assessor)
  18. (2021) Assessor for Mbiotech Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Assessor)
  19. (2021) Examiner for Oral Presentations, Sunway University Final Year Honours Projects, National, (External Assessor)
  20. (2021) Assessor for Phd Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Assessor)
  21. (2021) Assessor for Masters Proposal Defence, University, (Internal Assessor)
  22. (2021) Evaluator for Virtual Biosymposium 2021 Genetics Program Final Year Projects, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  23. (2021) Thesis and Oral Examiner for Mic4005, Research in Biomedical Science (2021), University, (External Evaluator)
  24. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Journal, Bmc Genomics, International, (Reviewer)
  25. (2021) Reviewer for Article in Journal, Virus Research, International, (Reviewer)
  26. (2021) Internal Evaluator for Frgs Research Proposal, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  27. (2020) Evaluator for Virtual Biosymposium 2020, (Evaluator)
  28. (2020) Reviewer in PLOS Pathogen, (Reviewer)
  29. (2020) Internal examiner, Faculty of Medicine Biomedical Science, Final Year Project , (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2020) Reviewer for Journal of Cancer, (Reviewer)
  31. (2020) Internal examiner, Faculty of Science, (Internal Examiner)
  32. (2020) Reviewer for Science Progress journal, (Reviewer)
  33. (2020) Internal examiner, Faculty of Medicine Biomedical Science , (Internal Examiner)
  34. (2020) Reviewer for Biology Open Journal , (Reviewer)
  35. (2020) Reviewer for Pertanika Journal , (Reviewer)
  36. (2020) Internal examiner, Faculty of Science, , (Internal Examiner)
  37. (2019) BIASISWA MYBRAINSC KPM , (PANEL TEMU DUGA )
  38. (2019) Internal examiner, Faculty of Medicine , (Internal Examiner)
  39. (2019) Internal examiner, Faculty of Science , (Internal Examiner)
  40. (2019) Internal examiner, Faculty of Science , (Internal Examiner)
  41. (2019) Internal examiner, Faculty of Medicine , (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2019) Reviewer for Malaysian Journal of Science , (Reviewer)
  43. (2019) Reviewer for Biology Open Journal , (Reviewer)
  44. (2019) Reviewer for Biology Open Journal , (Reviewer)
  45. (2018) Biosymposium 2018 evaluator , (Internal Examiner)
  46. (2018) Examiner for intern at UKM UMBI , (Internal Examiner)
  47. (2018) Mammalian and Zebrafish target of Rapamycin-associated microRNAs In endothelial cell senescence thesis internal examiner , (Internal Examiner)
  48. (2018) Reviewer for Biology Open Journal , (Reviewer)
  49. (2018) Candidature defence assessor , (Internal Examiner)
  50. (2017) Examiner for intern at UKM UMBI , (Internal Examiner)
  51. (2017) Senescence and autophagy in cancer-associated fibroblasts from oral squamous cell carcinoma , (Examiner)
  52. (2017) MicroRNAs-mediated Regulation of mTOR Complex 1 (mTORC1) and zTOR Signaling in Endothelial Cell Senescence , (Examiner)
  53. (2017) Reviewer for article in Lab investigation Journal , (Reviewer)
  54. (2017) UM Abstract Selection Judge for 22nd Biological Sciences Graduate Congress 2017, (Judge)
  55. (2017) The Biosymposium 2017, (Evaluator)
  56. (2017) Reviewer for Scientific Reports manuscript, (Reviewer)
  57. (2016) Reviewer for Sunway University Grant proposal, (Reviewer)
  58. (2016) Vitamin D related gene polymorphisms and Vitamin D deficiency in Malaysian Children with Epilepsy, Faculty of Medicine, (Internal Examiner)
  59. (2016) Examiner for intern at Cancer research Malaysia (CRM) , (Internal Examiner)
  60. (2016) Assistant Chief Judge for 21st International BSGC held in UM, (Conference Assistant Chief Judge)
  61. (2016) Judge for oral presentation for 5th NPC research day, (Judge for 5th NPC research day)
  62. (2015) AntiInflammation Effect of Nickel (II) Complex of Polyhydroxybenzaldehyde N4Thiosemicarbazone , (Internal Examiner)
  63. (2014) Vitamin D related gene polymorphisms and Vitamin D deficiency in Malaysian Children with Epilepsy, Faculty of Medicine , (Internal Examiner)
  64. (2014) Reviewer for The Journal of Health and Translational Medicine (JUMMEC) , (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Interview for Student Project: Auto-Focusing Cancer Detection Complex., National, (Resource Person)
  2. (2019) Research collaboration, Gene Regulation lab at Centre for Cancer biology, Australia, International
  3. (2019) Research collaboration, UTSouthwestern University , International
  4. (2019) Research collaboration, Chinese University of Hong Kong, International
  5. (2018) Price assessment for Faculty of Medicine Pharmacology department purchase of ELISA kit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya
  6. (2017) Research collaboration , KAUST university, International
  7. (2017) Specification, technical and price assessment for Ingenuity Pathway Analysis software, HIR
  8. (2017) Specification, technical and price assessment for Pacbio RSII , HIR
  9. (2016) Research collaboration, KAUST University, International
  10. (2015) Technical specification evaluation for upright ultra-low temperature freezer, High Impact research (HIR) University of Malaya
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Guest Speaker for Intro to Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2021) Chairman, International, (Event Organiser)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Synthesis and Anti-cancer Evaluation of Phenylpyrazole-Styryl Hybrids as Multi-functional Agents
  2. (2024) STRUCTURE DERIVATIZATION AND IN VITRO BIOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS OF PHENYLPYRAZOLE-STYRYL HYBRIDS AS ANTI-CANCER AGENTS
  3. (2023) circRNA EXPRESSION PROFILING BETWEEN NORMAL AND H3N2 INFECTED MACROPHAGES
  4. (2023) CircRNA expression profiling between normal and H3N2 infected epithelial cells
  5. (2023) Bioinformatics Analysis & Site Mutagenesis of The Inverted Repeats Flanking Epstein-Barr Virus-encoded circRNA
  6. (2022) CIRCULAR RNA EXPRESSION PROFILING BETWEEN NORMAL AND H5N1 INFECTED MACROPHAGES
  7. (2022) CIRCRNA EXPRESSION PROFILING BETWEEN NORMAL AND H5N1-INFECTED HUMAN EPITHELIAL CELLS
  8. (2022) BIOINFORMATICS ANALYSIS AND SITE MUTAGENESIS OF THE INVERTED REPEATS FLANKING EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS-ENCODED CIRCRNA
  9. (2021) Site mutagenesis of intronic inverted repeats flanking Epstein-barr virus-encoded circBHLF1
  10. (2021) Evaluation of the in vitro antiinflammatory activity of Lignosus rhinocerotis mycelium
  11. (2021) CircRNA expression profiling between normal nasopharyngeal epithelial and different stages of nasopharyngeal carcinoma tumour samples.
  12. (2021) circBHLF1 biogenesis
  13. (2020) MOLECULAR IDENTIFICATION OF LIGNOSUS spp.
  14. (2020) EVALUATION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY OF LENTINUS SQUARROSULUS
  15. (2020) ANNOTATION AND CHARACTERISATION OF CIRCRNAS IN MUSA ACUMINATA CV. BERANGAN
  16. (2019) Validation of viral circRNA
  17. (2019) Validation of sORF in cancer
  18. (2019) Molecular cloning of Zebrafish JMJD8 gene for in vitro transcription of sense & antisense RNA probes
  19. (2019) Effect of circRNA on PTEN protein expression in HEK293T cells
  20. (2018) Study of JMJD8 gene in breast cancer cells
  21. (2018) Molecular cloning of Zebrafish JMJD8 gene for in vitro transcription of sense & antisense RNA probes
  22. (2018) Molecular cloning and expression of viral-circRNA in HEK293T cells
  23. (2018) Molecular cloning and expression of candidate circRNA in HEK293T cells
  24. (2017) Validation of Circular RNA in B cells
  25. (2017) Expression of jumonji-domain containing protein 8 (JMJD8) gene in zebrafish during embryonic development and in adults
  26. (2016) The spatial expression pattern of EMT and endothelial markers in breast cancer IDC using sIHC
  27. (2016) The role or circRasGEF1B in antiviral response
  28. (2016) Screening for JMJD8 KO-cells using CRISPR-cas9 system
  29. (2015) Spatio temporal study of four candidate circRNAs during EMT in MCF7 cells
  30. (2015) Spatio-temporal characterization of candidate circRNA
  31. (2014) Establishment of an in vitro model to validate potential microRNAs involved in breast cancer EMT
  32. (2013) THE USE OF VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN-p18 INCLUSION BODIES IN IN-HOUSE ELISA TO DETECT NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA
Postgraduate Student
  1. (2021) CUCUMBER GREEN MOTTLE MOSAIC VIRUS AS A NANOPARTICLE: BIODISTRIBUTION, IMMUNOSTIMULATION, AND EXPRESSION, LEE WEI WEI
  2. (2016) REGULATION OF IMMUNE RESPONSES BY RasGEF1B CIRCULAR RNA, NG WEI LUN
  3. (2016) REGULATION OF NUCLEAR-FACTOR KAPPA B SIGNALING PATHWAY BY JUMONJI-DOMAIN CONTAINING PROTEIN 8, YEO KOK SIONG
  4. (2021) IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A NOVEL EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS-ENCODED CIRCULAR RNA FROM LMP-2 GENE, TAN KE EN
  5. (2017) IDENTIFICATION OF ALZHEIMER DISEASE-ASSOCIATED PATHWAYS AND NETWORK USING TRANSCRIPTOME ANALYSIS, LAU CHING YEE
  6. (2016) BIOLOGICAL SCREENING FOR ANTI-INFLUENZA A VIRUS AGENTS, TAN MING CHEANG

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) SIR3027 - Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
  2. (2024) SIR3028 - Eukaryotic Cell Signalling
  3. (2024) SIL3005 - From Cell to System
  4. (2024) SIR3029 - Genetic Basis of Cancer
  5. (2024) SIR1005 - Genetics and Molecular Biology Practical I
  6. (2024) SIR2020 - Genetics and Molecular Biology Practical Ii
  7. (2022) SIL2004 - Bioinformatics & Phylogenetics
  8. (2022) SIL3005 - From Cell to System
  9. (2021) SIL2013 - Animal Genetics and Gene Manipulation
  10. (2021) SIL2004 - Bioinformatics & Phylogenetics
  11. (2021) SIL3009 - Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
  12. (2021) SIL3005 - From Cell to System
  13. (2020) SIL2013 - Animal Genetics and Gene Manipulation
  14. (2020) SIL1001 - Cell Biology
  15. (2020) SIL3009 - Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
  16. (2020) SIL3005 - From Cell to System
  17. (2019) SIL2013 - Animal Genetics and Gene Manipulation
  18. (2019) SIL2004 - Bioinformatics & Phylogenetics
  19. (2019) SIL1001 - Cell Biology
  20. (2019) SIL3009 - Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
  21. (2019) SIL3005 - From Cell to System
  22. (2018) SIL2013 - Animal Genetics and Gene Manipulation
  23. (2018) SIL2004 - Bioinformatics & Phylogenetics
  24. (2018) SIL1001 - Cell Biology
  25. (2018) SIL3005 - From Cell to System
  26. (2018) SIL3010 - Genome Analysis
  27. (2017) SIL2013 - Animal Genetics and Gene Manipulation
  28. (2017) SIL2004 - Bioinformatics & Phylogenetics
  29. (2017) SIL3009 - Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
  30. (2017) SIL3005 - From Cell to System

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Awareness Sarawak Outreach, (22 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025) (National)
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Outreach, (16 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025) (National)
  • Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Awareness Outreach, (13 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024) (National)
  • Mangrove Tree Planting At Kuala Selangor Nature Park, (21 May 2022 - 21 May 2022) (National)
  • 1st International Conference of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Social and Technical Committee Member, (15 Aug 2018 - 16 Aug 2018)
  • 7th Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (Npc) Research Day , Organizing Committee Member, (06 Mar 2018 - 06 Mar 2018)
  • 2nd International Conference On Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2017, Treasurer, (21 Mar 2017 - 06 Nov 2017)
  • Makna Volunteers Give Back (Volunteering for Makna Cycling Event to Raise Cancer Awareness), (04 Dec 2016 - 04 Dec 2016)
  • 6th Nasopharnygeal Carcinoma Research Day, Organizing Committee Member, (23 Nov 2016 - 27 Mar 2017)
  • Makna Klimb 2016 - Raise Fund for Cancer Patients of National Cancer Council (Ngo), (17 Aug 2016 - 20 Aug 2016)
  • Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Msmbb) Meeting 2016, Organizing Committee Member, (04 Jul 2015 - 10 Mar 2016)
  • 4th Npc Research Day, Organising Committee Member, (31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2015)
  • University of Malaya Genetic Program Student Genetic Club Advisor, (01 Aug 2013)
  • The 20th Msmbb Annual Scientific Meeting, Organizing Committee Member, (20 May 2013 - 28 Jun 2013)