Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Deputy Director, Medical Advancement for Better Quality of Life Impact Lab, 01/09/2022 to present
  • Member of Faculty Research Committee, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, 01/12/2019 to present
  • Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, 01/08/2017 to present
  • Programme Director - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons), School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, 01/01/2024 to present
  • Editor , Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MJBMB), 01/02/2023 to 28/02/2025
  • Member of Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology (CDDMP), Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2022
  • Advisor of Taylor's University School of Biosciences (TUSOB), School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor s University, 27/08/2018 to 09/08/2021
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Cell Biology), UNIVERSITI MALAYA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Science, UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • MALAYSIAN ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL, Professional Member, Since 2024 (National)
  • Persatuan Sains Bioperubatan Malaysia (MyBiomed), Executive Committee Member, Since 2024 (National)
  • Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, Member, 2023 to 2024 (International)
  • Malaysian Society of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (MaSBiC), Member, 2023 to 2025 (National)
  • Young Scientists Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), Fellow Member, 2022 to 2025 (National)
  • European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), Member, 2020 to 2023 (International)
  • European Vascular Biology Organization (EVBO), Member, 2019 to 2022 (International)
  • Royal Society of Biology, Member, 2018 to 2023 (International)
  • European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, Academic Member, 2018 to 2019 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN SOCIETY FOR BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, Executive Committee Member, 2017 to 2023 (National)
  • European Society of Cardiology Member, Member, 2016 to 2017 (International)
  • European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID), Member, 2015 to 2020 (International)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • Nano Particle (Cancer Theragnostics (Gold nanoparticles, nanocurcumins))
  • Regenerative Medicine (Stem cells)
  • Medical Pharmacology (Natural products (plant, herbs, venomics))
  • Cardiology (Angiogenesis, cardiac regeneration)
  • Virology (Dengue, EV71)
  • Traditional Medicine And Natural Products
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Genome editing abrogates tumorigenesis and angiogenesis
  • Stem cells applications in regenerative medicine, disease modelling and drug discovery
  • Discovery and development of peptide-based medicine in human (diabetes, heart diseases and cancer) and infectious diseases .
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Applications of Bioinformatics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2020)
  • Clinical Genetics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2019)
  • Cell Biology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2018)
  • Eukaryotic Cell Biology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2018)
  • Human Pathology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2018)
  • Instrumentation in Medical Diagnostic, Laboratory Science and Blood Banking, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Principles of Drug Discovery and Development, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
  • Human Molecular Genetics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
  • Genes and Tissue Culture Technology, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2025
  • Koh G.J., Yap E.W.Y., Khor S.X.Y. & Tang Y.Q. (2024). Bioactive Compounds of Cordyceps and their Potential Pharmaceutical Avenues. In K.R. Sridhar, S.K. Deshmukh, S.Y. Fung & S. Mahadevakumar (Eds), Advances in Cordyceps Research: Prospects and Avenues (pp 192 - 229). CRS Press, Taylors & Francis Group
2011
  • Tang, YQ., Sekaran, SD.. (2011). Prostate Cancer-From Bench to Bedside. By Dr. Philippe E. Spiess (Ed.), In Intech, Evaluation of Phyllanthus, for Its Anti-Cancer Properties (pp. ).
Article in Journals
2025
  • Liew, K-Y., Aumeeruddy, MSUIB., Goh, N-Y,, Kong, B-H., Tang, Y-Q., Ng, S-T., Tan, C-S. & Fung, S-Y. (2025). Antioxidant Activity and Total Terpenoid Content of Tropicoporus linteus Cultivar (Agaricomycetes) Cold Water Extract and In Silico Assessment of Potential Neuroprotective Compounds. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. 27 (11), pp. 51-61. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Tien, R.R.E, Tang, Y.Q. (2024). In Silico Identification of New Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (Mpro) Compounds from Datura fastuosa. Letters in Applied NanoBioScience. (Accepted) (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Chang, A.P.Q., Khor, S.X.Y., Chia, A.Y.Y., Chamyuang, S.., Tang, YQ. (2025) In-Silico and In-Vitro Studies of the Antimetastatic and Antiangiogenic Activities of Cordyceps militaris Extracts on Breast Cancer Cells (MDA-MB-231). Journal of Medical Science. 94(3):e1255. https://jms.ump.edu.pl/index.php/JMS/article/view/1255 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Wong, C.Z,E, Yap, W.H., Chia A.Y.Y. & Tang, Y.Q. (2025). The Dual Nature of Venom: Transforming Toxins into Therapeutics Peptides. Protein & Peptide Letters (Accepted)
  • Lim, J,, Chia, A..Y., Chamyuang, S. & Tang Y.Q. (2025). Computational Screening of Anticancer Peptides from Cordyceps militaris Targeting Apoptosis, Angiogenesis, and Metastasis. Makara Journal of Science (Accepted)
2024
  • Law, G. Y., Chong, L. C. and Tang, Y. Q. (2024). Antihypertensive effects of condiments prepared from fermented legumes: A review. 31(1). https://doi.org/10.47836/ifrj.31.1.01 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Phoebe Tee Yon Ern, Tang Yin Quan, Fung Shin Yee & Adeline Chia Yoke Yin (2024) Therapeutic properties of Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushroom): a review, Mycology, DOI: 10.1080/21501203.2023.2260408 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lim, MW, Tang, YQ, Aroua, MK, Gew, LT. (2024). Glycerol extraction of bioactive compounds from Thanaka (Hesperethusa crenulate) Bark through LC-MS profiling and their antioxidant properties. ACS Omega. 9 (12), 14388–14405. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Yau, A.W.N., Chu, S.Y.C., Yap, W.H., Wong, C.L., Chia, A.Y.Y., Tang, Y-Q. (2024). Phage Display Screening in Breast Cancer: From Peptide Discovery to Clinical Applications. Life Sciences. 357: 123077. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Tidchob, P., Owatworakit, A., Tang, YQ., Khongphinitbunjong, K. (2024). Effects of temperature on the biological activities of bee venom from three honeybee species in Thailand. ScienceAsia 50S. 10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2024.s009 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Khor, S.X.Y., Khongphinitbunjong K., Owatworakit, A., Mah, S.H., Tang Y-Q. (2024). Honeybee Venom: A Potential Source of Anticancer Components Anticancer Activity of Bee Venom Components. Protein & Peptide Letters. DOI: 10.2174/0109298665339355241008104141 (ISI-Indexed)
2023
  • Abbas, N., Tan, H.D., Gog, B.H., Yap, W.H., Tang, Y.Q. (2023). In-Silico Study of Anticancer and Antimicrobial Peptides Derived from Cycloviolacin O2 (CyO2). Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry. (Accepted) (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Lim, J.Y., Gew, L.T., Tang, Y.Q. (2023). Biocomputational-mediated screening and molecular docking platforms for discovery of coumarin-derived antimelanogenesis agents. Dermatologica Sinica.4(1), 8-17. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Tan Hao Dong, Ashlyn Yau Wen Ning & Tang Yin Quan (2023) Network pharmacology-integrated molecular docking analysis of phytocompounds of Caesalpinia pulcherrima (peacock flower) as potential anti-metastatic agents, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2202273 (ISI-Indexed)
  • Law, G.Y., Chong, L.C., Tang, Y.Q., Yan, S.W. (2023). Physicochemical properties and consumer acceptance of sodium-reduced condiment from fermented horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum), International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science. 32, 100730.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgfs.2023.100730. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Chun, C. Y., Khor, S. X. Y., Chia, A. Y. Y., & Tang, Y. Q. (2023). In silico study of potential SARS-CoV-2 antagonist from Clitoria Ternatea. International Journal of Health Sciences, 17(3), 3–10. Retrieved from https://ijhs.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/7719 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Leong HJY, Tan HD, Yap WH, Chia AYY, Zacchigna S, Tang YQ. Identification of Potentially Therapeutic Target Genes in Metastatic Breast Cancer via Integrative Network Analysis. EJMO 2023;7(4):371–387. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
2022
  • Vellasamy, D.M.; Lee, S.-J.; Goh, K.W.; Goh, B.-H.; Tang, Y.-Q.; Ming, L.C.; Yap, W.H. Targeting Immune Senescence in Atherosclerosis. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022, 23, 13059. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms232113059 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Tan, H.D., Leong, H.J.Y., Yap, W.H., Chia, A.Y.Y., Tang, Y-Q. (2023). Network Analysis in the Identification of Genes Conferring Metastatic Potential in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Eurasian Journal of Medicine and Oncology. (Accepted) (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Fauzi, A., Chia, A.Y.Y, Tang Y.Q. (2022). Current Diabetes Technology and its Challenges. Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. 26: 38-47 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Yow, H-Y., Tang, Y-Q., Lee, J-S. (2022). Antiproliferation effect of aspirin and diclofenac on MDA-MD-231 triple-negative breast cancer cells. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. 25(1), 88-92. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Siew, W.S., Tang, Y.Q., Yap, W.H. (2022). Integrated Assessment of Macrophage Lipids Homeostasis Omics Data: Identification of Potential Genes and Pathways in Atherosclerosis. Progress in Drug Discovery & Biomedical Science. 5(1). https://doi.org/10.36877/pddbs.a0000304 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Tang, Y.Q., Chia, A.Y.Y., Yap, W.H. (2022). 246P DNA repair protein RAD51 homolog 1 (RAD51), a potential prognostic biomarker and target for breast cancer. Annals of Oncology. 33(3): S235-S236. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Mahendra, C.K., Ser, H.L., Pusparajah, P., Htar, T.T., Chuah, L.H., Yap, W.H., Tang, Y.Q., Zengin, G., Tang, S.Y., Lee, W.L., Liew, K.B., Ming, L.C., Goh, B.H. (2022). Cosmeceutical Therapy: Engaging the Repercussions of UVR Photoaging on the Skin’s Circadian Rhythm. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(5):2884. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23052884 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Ooi YY, Chia AYY, Teoh ML, Lee SH, Tang YQ, Chua LL, Looi CY, Ng WK, Tor YS, Yong PVC. (2022). Redesigning Biomedical Science Practicum towards a New Frontier, International Journal of Information and Education Technology, DOI: 10.18178/IJIET (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Yow, H.Y., Tang, Y.Q. 2022. Computational screening of repurposed drugs targeting SARS-COV-2 main protease by molecular docking. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences (Accepted) (ISI-Indexed)
     
2021
  • Chan G.C.K., Rave T., Yan S.W., Chia A.Y.Y., Yap W.H. and Tang Y.Q. . (2021). Biological Properties of Stigmasterol and other Phytosterols. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MJBMB). 1, 52 - 64. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Y.Q. Tang & T.N. Soon (2021). Investigation of scorpion venom-derived anticancer peptides inhibition of metastatic cancer cells growth and induction of apoptosis. Ann Oncol . 32, S1. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Manap AS, Lum YK, Ong LH, Tang YQ, Gew LT, Chia AY. Perspective approaches on melanogenesis inhibition. Dermatol Sin 2021. 39(1),1-12 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Tsuey Ning Soon, Wei Hsum Yap, Ya Chee Lim, Chiau Ming Long, Bey Hing Goh* and Yin-Quan Tang*. (2021). “Prospects of antiviral drugs derived from natural products: Targeting SARS-CoV entry and replication”, Current Traditional Medicine (2021) 7: 1. (ISI-Indexed)
      
  • Ewen ST, Fauzi A, Quan TY, Chamyuang S, Yin ACY. (2021) A review on advances of treatment modalities for Alzheimer's disease. Life Sci. Jan 27:119129. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119129. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33515559.
     
  • Siew, W.S.; Tang, Y.Q.; Kong, C.K.; Goh, B.-H.; Zacchigna, S.; Dua, K.; Chellappan, D.K.; Duangjai, A.; Saokaew, S.; Phisalprapa, P.; Yap, W.H. Harnessing the Potential of CRISPR/Cas in Atherosclerosis: Disease Modeling and Therapeutic Applications. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2021, 22, 8422. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22168422 (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Yap WH, Teoh ML,Tang YQ, Goh B-H. Exploring the use of virtual laboratory simulations before, during, and postCOVID-19 recovery phase: An Animal Biotechnology case study. Biochem Mol Biol Educ.2021;1–7. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Subermaniam K, Teoh SL, Yow YY, Tang YQ, Lim LW, Wong KH. Marine algae as emerging therapeutic alternatives for depression: A review. Iran J Basic Med Sci 2021; 24:1-17.
     
2020
  • Soon, T.N, Chia, A.Y.Y, Yap W.H. and Tang Y-Q. (2020). Animal Venom-derived Antimicrobial Peptides: Novel AND Improved Weapon for Cancer Treatment. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. 1, 1 - 9. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Soon, T.N., Chia, A.Y.Y., Yap, W.H., Tang Y.Q. (2020). Anticancer Mechanisms of Bioactive Peptides. Protein & Peptide Letters. 27: 1-8 (ISI-Indexed)
      
  • Ng SL, Soon TN, Yap WH, Liew KB, Lim YC, Ming LC, et al. (2020). Convalescent plasma: A potential therapeutic option for COVID-19 patients. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 13(11): 477-486. (ISI-Indexed)
     
  • Ong CP, Lee WL, Tang YQ, Yap WH. Honokiol: A Review of Its Anticancer Potential and Mechanisms. Cancers 2020, 12, 48. (ISI-Indexed)
     
2019
  • Tang, Y-Q, Yap, W.H. and Chia, A.Y.Y. (2019). Identification of Scorpion Venom-Derived Peptides Inhibiting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)-Mediated Angiogenesis. 56, 106-107. (ISI-Indexed)
2018
  • T.Kocijana, A.Cappelletto, M.Rehmana, Y.Q.Tang, S.Vodreta, L.Zentilin, M.Giacca and S.Zacchigna. (2018). “Understanding the poor angiogenic capacity of the mammalian heart.” Vascular Pharmacology, 103: 58-59. (ISI-Indexed)
2017
  • Cappelletto, A.A., Tang, Y-Q., Rehman, M., Pierro, C., Zacchigna, S. (2017). Understanding the poor angiogenic capacity of the mammalian heart. European Journal of Heart Failure. 19: 339-340. (ISI-Indexed)
2016
  • Tang, Y. Q., Cappelletto, A., Zacchigna, S. (2016). The angiogenic potential of the mammalian heart is halted soon after birth. Human Gene Therapy. 27 (11): A101-A101. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Yap, MS., Tang, YQ., Yeo, Y., Lim, WL., Lim, LW., Tang, KO., Richards, M., Othman, I., Poh, CL., Heng, BC. (2016). Pluripotent Human embryonic stem cell derived neural lineages for in vitro modelling of enterovirus 71 infection and therapy. Virology Journal. 13 (5). (ISI-Indexed)
2015
  • Tang, YQ., Jaganath, IB, Manikam, R., Sekaran, SD. (2015). Phyllanthus spp. Exerts Anti-Angiogenic and Anti-Metastatic Effects through Inhibition on Matrix Metalloproteinase Enzymes. Nutrition and Cancer. 67(5): 783-795. (ISI-Indexed)
2014
  • Tang, YQ., Jaganath, IB., Manikam, R., Sekaran, SD. (2014). Inhibition of MAPKs, Myc/Max, NFκB, and Hypoxia pathways by Phyllanthus prevents proliferation, metastasis and angiogenesis in human melanoma (MeWo) cancer cell line . International Journal of Medical Sciences. 11(6):564-577. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Tang YQ., Lee SH., Sekaran SD. (2014). Phyllanthus sp a Local Plant with Multiple Medicinal Properties. JUMMEC. 17 (2)
2013
  • Tang, YQ., Jaganath, IB., Manikam, R., Sekaran, SD. (2013). Phyllanthus suppresses Prostate Cancer Cell, PC-3 Proliferation and Induces Apoptosis through Multiple Signalling Pathways (MAPKs, PI3K/Akt, NFκB and Hypoxia). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 13: doi:10.1155/2013/609581. (ISI-Indexed)
  • Lee, SH., Tang, YQ., Rathakrishnan, A., Wang, SM., Ong, KC., Manikam, R., Payne, BJ., Jaganath, IB., Sekaran, SD. (2013). Effect of a Local Malaysian Medicinal Plant (Phyllanthus) against Dengue Virus 2. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 13: doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-192. (ISI-Indexed)
2010
  • Tang, YQ., Jaganath, IB., Sekaran, SD. (2010). Phyllanthus spp. Induces Selective Growth Inhibition of PC-3 and MeWo Human Cancer Cells through Modulation of Cell Cycle and Induction of Apoptosis. PLoS ONE 5(9): e12644. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0012644. (ISI-Indexed)
Article in Proceeding
2019
  • Yap, W.H., Teoh M.L., Tang Y-Q. (2019). Transforming assessment design and recognition of competency-based skill sets in biosciences graduates. Proceedings of the 1st International e-Learning Carnival and Conference 2019 (eLCC 2019) 26th June 2019, UTeM, Melaka
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Mechanistic Investigation of LR-ACP4, a Novel Anticancer Peptide from Lignosus rhinocerus, against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer , Co-researcher, 2025 to 2026 (Private)
  • Validation of Anticancer Properties of Novel Serine Protease-Derived Peptides from Lignosus rhinocerus Using In-Silico and In-Vitro Approaches, Co-researcher, 2024 to 2026 (Private)
  • Effect of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in fibroblast and neural cell lines derived from normal and autism individuals , Co-researcher, 2024 to 2026 (Taylor's University)
  • Elucidating Precision Gene Targeting of CRISPR/Cas9 Ribonucleoproteins using Hepatitis B Virus-like Particles for EGFR Gene Silencing in Lung Cancer Cells, Co-researcher, 2024 to 2027 (National)
  • Profiling human salivary biomarker(s) panel as a non-invasive detection method for myocardial infarction (MI), Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • Novel therapeutic option using synthetic mRNAs transcription factor in reprogramming stem cell into insulin producing cells , Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • Investigating Bioactive Anticancer Peptides from Scorpion Venom: Targeting Diverse Breast Cancer Cell Types , Project Leader, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • Investigation of Anticancer Activity of M1-Aa, a Novel Biotherapeutic Scorpion Venom-derived Peptide, Project Leader, 2022 (Private)
  • Unravelling the anticancer potency of novel anticancer peptide (MdACP) derived from scorpion venom, Project Leader, 2021 to 2023 (National)
  • Glycerol as a sustainable solvent in the extraction of bioactive compounds from Thanaka bark as natural sunscreens, Co-researcher, 2020 to 2022 (National)
  • Identification and evaluation of diagnostic tumour-homing peptides specifically targeting metastatic breast cancer cells using phage-displayed peptide libraries, Project Leader, 2020 to 2024 (National)
  • Unraveling the role of cellular senescence marker p16INK4a in atherosclerotic lesion fatty streaks foam cells formation, Co-researcher, 2019 to 2023 (National)
  • A novel approach of using mRNAs transcription factor in reprogramming human mesenchymal stem cells into insulin producing cells, Co-researcher, 2019 to 2023 (National)
  • A Novel Approach towards Public Health Salt Reduction Strategy Using Legume-Based Nutritionally Enhanced Reduced Sodium Seasoning with Potential Therapeutic Properties, Co-researcher, 2019 to 2023 (National)
  • Investigating the modulatory effects of Swietenia Macrophylla seed extracts and limonoid compounds in regulating macrophage cholesterol homeostasis , Co-researcher, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • Investigating the Modulatory Effects of Swietenia Macrophylla Seed Extracts and Limonoid Compounds in Regulating Macrophage Cholesterol Homeostasis , Co-researcher, 2018 to 2020 (Taylor's University)
  • In silico prediction and in vitro validation of mauriporin-derived peptides as potential therapeutic anticancer agents, Project Leader, 2018 to 2019 (Taylor's University)
  • The role of Glycyrrhizic acid and glabridin on pigmentation as anti-melanogenesis in aging, Co-researcher, 2018 to 2020 (Taylor's University)
EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
(Activity),(Duration),(Category)
  • As an editor member of International Journal of Neuroinformatics, my job description are as follows: 1. Chooses the philosophical direction of the publication. 2. Screening of manuscripts submitted for possible publication 3. Determine whether article to be accepted or rejected, 2018 to 2022 (Article in Journal)
  • Undergraduate ("Biomedical Science", "Biotechnology" and "Food science and Nutrition) Honors theses, 2017 to 2017 (Thesis)
  • Manuscript reviewer for Scientific Reports - Nature (Manuscript number: SREP-16-00746-T), 2016 to 2016 (Article in Journal)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • Lum Yin Kei, Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Lim Min Wen, Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Pornnatcha Tidchob, Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • Kanjana Soodpakdee, Master by Research  (Co-supervisor (External))
  • DHAYAALINI A/P BALA GOPAL  (Main Supervisor)
  • SABRINA KHOR XIN YI  (Main Supervisor)
COMPLETED
  • IN SILICO PREDICTION AND IN VITRO VALIDATION OF MAURIPORIN-DERIVED PEPTIDES AS POTENTIAL ANTICANCER THERAPEUTIC AGENT, SOON TSUEY NING  (Main Supervisor)
  • IN SILICO PREDICTION AND IN VITRO EVALUATION OF CORDYCEPS MILITARIS-DERIVED NUCLEOSIDES AS POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC AGENT AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, SE THOE EWEN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • SYNTHETIC MRNA MEDIATED DIFFERENTIATION OF HUMAN STEM CELL INTO PANCREATIC -CELLS IN ANIMAL MODEL, AYESHA SHAHIRA BINTI MOHD FAUZI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • UNRAVELING THE ROLE OF P16INK4A IN MEDIATING MACROPHAGES FOAM CELLS FORMATION: INVOLVEMENT OF THE NRF2 SIGNALING PATHWAY, SIEW WEI SHENG  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF REDUCED SODIUM FERMENTED HORSE GRAM (MACROTYLOMA UNIFLORUM) AS A POTENTIAL HEALTH FOOD, TAN WAN XIN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • ANTIHYPERTENSIVE PEPTIDES AND SODIUM REDUCTION IN FERMENTED HORSE GRAM (MACROTYLOMA UNIFLORUM) CONDIMENT: IN SILICO, PHYSICOCHEMICAL, AND SENSORY EVALUATION, LAW GAR YI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • Anticancer activity of Hybrid Peptide, RetroMad1 against cancer cells, Vyvian Lee Yee Ting, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Anticancer properties of human salivary-derived peptides targeting MCF-7 breast cancer cells, Gloria Ng Hui Ying, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Discovery and development of potent and non-toxic anticancer peptides from Scorpion Venom, Kirubhan Nadarajan, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The role of Glycyrrhizic acid and glabridin on pigmentation as anti-melanogenesis in aging , Kai Yan Cheng , Bachelor s degree  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • Evaluation of the use of therapeutic peptides to target and kill cancer cells, Julia Harju, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Investigation of anti-cancer activity of hybrid peptide on lung cancer cells , TARINI A/P VEERAPPAN , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Investigation of the correlation between antioxidant and anticancer properties of Forsythia Suspensa, Ligustrum lucidum and Lycium chinense fruit water plant extract on breast cancer cell line, MANOSHA A/P RAGUNATHAN , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • Evaluation of anticancer and antimicrobial activities of natural compounds , Tanish Rave, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • SYNTHESIZATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GREEN BIOSYNTHESIS NANOCURCUMIN, Jesvinder Jeet Kaur A/P Baldev Singh, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • GREEN BIOSYNTHESIS OF GOLD NANOPARTICLES USING GREEN TEA EXTRACT FROM DIFFERENT BRANDS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE GOLD NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES, Mong Jia Ai, Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The anticancer properties of GA and Glabridin on melanoma cells , Jessica Heasman , Bachelor s degree  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • The antiproliferative activity of cordyceps on HaCaT and fibroblast cells, Ewan Camplisson , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
  • The antimelanogenesis activity of cordyceps on melanoma cells , Amber Hardy , Bachelor s degree  (Main Supervisor)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • From Class to Clinic: STUDENT-DRIVEN DISEASE BIOMARKER HUNTS, IUBMB Education Symposium, 25/08/2025 to 26/08/2025, IUBMB and MSBSB (International)
  • Identification, Characterization and Validation of Potential Therapeutic Scorpion Venom-derived Peptides with Dual Anticancer and Antimicrobial Activities , The 14th Asian Congress in Biotechnology , 01/07/2019 to 04/07/2020, Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) and Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Society of Taiwan (BEST)  (International)
  • Transforming assessment design and recognition of competency-based skill sets in biosciences graduates, 1st International e-Learning Carnival and Conference 2019 (eLCC 2019), 26/06/2019 (International)
  • Identification of Scorpion Venom-Derived Peptides Inhibiting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)-Mediated Angiogenesis, ESM-EVBO MEETING 2019, 15/04/2019 (International)
  • In Silico Identification and Biological Evaluation of Anticancer Peptides Derived from Scorpion Venom, ASEAN Emerging Researchers Conference 2018, 03/12/2018 to 04/12/2018, Sunway University and University of Cambridge (International)
  • Understanding the poor angiogenic capacity of the heart, 21st ICGEB Annual Symposium, 14/06/2016 to 15/06/2016, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (International)
POSTER PRESENTER
  • Investigation of scorpion venom-derived anticancer peptides inhibition of metastatic cancer cells growth and induction of apoptosis., ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Virtual Congress 2021 (ESMO TAT 2021), 01/03/2021 to 02/03/2021, European Society for Medical Oncology (International)
  • In silico design of biologically active anticancer peptides derived from Royal Jelly,Royalisin, MSBMB-Taylor's Virtual Focused Meeting 2020, 19/11/2020 to 19/11/2020, Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB) and Taylor s University Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Malaysia) (International)
  • Scorpion Venom-derived Therapeutic Peptides Inhibiting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)-mediated Angiogenesis, KSBMB International Conference 2019, 02/06/2019 to 05/06/2019, Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular. Biology (KSBMB) (International)
  • IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC SCORPION VENOM-DERIVED PEPTIDES WITH ANTIANGIOGENIC AND ANTIMETASTATIC ACTIVITIES, National Oncology Pharmacy Conference 2019 (NOPC2.0), 09/04/2019 to 11/04/2019, Institut Kanser Negara (National)
  • IN SILICO INVESTIGATION of FUNCTIONAL SCORPION VENOM DERIVED PEPTIDES TARGETING CANCER CELLS, 2018 IUBMB SEOUL, 04/06/2018 to 08/06/2018, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB) Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists (FAOBMB) Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (KSBMB) (International)
  • The angiogenic potential of mammalian heart is halted soon after birth, ESGCT and ISSCR Congress, 17/10/2016 to 22/10/2016, European Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (International)
  • Phyllanthus suppresses prostate (PC-3) and melanoma (MeWO) cancers proliferation and induces apoptosis through multiple signalling pathways, 25th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 25/04/2015 to 28/04/2015, European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) (International)
  • The anticancer properties of Malaysia local medicinal plant, Phyllanthus against melanoma and prostate cancer cells, International Research Symposium on Population Health, Malaysia, 19/11/2013 to 20/11/2013, Centre for Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (International)
  • Effects of Potential of Malaysian Medicinal Plant (Phyllanthus) Against Dengue Virus Type 2 (DENV2), 9th Asia-Pacific Congress Medical Virology (APCMV), 06/06/2012 to 08/06/2012, Australian Society for Microbiology (International)
  • The anti-metastatic and anti-angiogenesis properties of Phyllanthus species, 18th International Student Congress of (Bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS), 07/06/2011 to 10/06/2011, International Student Congress of (Bio)Medical Sciences (ISCOMS) (International)
  • Potential Anticancer Properties of Phyllanthus Against Skin Melanoma and Prostate Cancer Cells, Creativity and Innovation Expo University of Malaya 2010, 01/04/2010 to 03/04/2010, University of Malaya (National)
  • Anticarcinogenic properties of extracts derived from medicinal plant, Phyllanthus on human skin and prostate cancer cells, UK-Malaysia Symposia of Cancer Drug Discovery and Development, 24/02/2010 to 25/02/2010, Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (Carif) (International)
OTHERS
  • Understanding the poor angiogenic capacity of mammalian heart, Myocardial Function & Cellular Biology of the Heart Meeting 2017, 25/05/2017 to 28/11/2017, ESC of "Myocardial Function" and "Cellular Biology of the Heart" (International)
  • Understanding the poor angiogenic capacity of mammalian heart, HFA Winter Meeting on Translational Heart Failure Research, 25/01/2017 to 28/01/2017, Heart Failure Association of the ESC (HFA)  (International)
  • The poor angiogenic potential of mammalian adult heart, Joint International Meeting Perspectives in Vascular Biology, 26/09/2016 to 28/09/2016, "German Society for Microcirculation and Vascular Biology" & "Endothelial Signalling and Vascular Repair" (International)
  • Early differential changes in microvascular barrier function in response to Dengue virus, 45th Parasitological Society of Southern Africa (PARSA) Conference, 28/08/2016 to 31/08/2016, Parasitological Society of Southern Africa  (International)
  • Microvascular Endothelial Cells Responses towards Dengue Virus Infection, 2nd Conference on Impedance-Based Cellular Assays, 21/08/2013 to 23/08/2013, Universit t Regensburg (International)
  • Blood-Brain Barrier Responses to African Trypanosome Infection, 2nd Conference on Impedance-Based Cellular Assays , 21/08/2013 to 23/08/2013, Semmelweis University (International)
  • Inhibitory Potential of Malaysian Medicinal Plant (Phyllanthus) Against Dengue Virus Type 2 (DENV2), National Postgraduate Seminar (NPS2012), 14/06/2012 to 15/06/2012, Institute of Graduate Studies, University of Malaya (University)
  • Phyllanthus spp. as potent antiviral agent against Dengue viruses, 4th Asian Regional Dengue Research Network Meeting, DUKE-NUS Emerging Infectious Diseases Inauguration Symposium, 08/12/2009 to 11/12/2009, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore  (International)
ENDOWMENT/GIFT & DONATION
(Contribution Details),(Donor/Contributor),(Type),(Category)
  • Anticancer evaluation of RetroMad1 peptides, Biovalence Sdn Bhd, Research Materials (Gift)
  • Anticancer evaluation of semi-synthetic natural compounds from University of Duhok , University of Duhok, Research Materials (Gift)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • International Cancer Foundation Registration Scholarship, Conference, International Cancer Foundation (ICF), 2022 (Scholarship)
  • Malaysia Toray Science Foundation - Science & Technology Research Grant (STRG), Special, Toray Science Foundation, 2021 (Fellowship)
  • MAKNA Cancer Research Award (MRCA) 2021, Special, National Cancer Council, 2021 (Fellowship)
  • Best Presenter for Poster Presentation in the "ASIAN CONFERENCE ON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND LABORATORY MEDICINE", Conference, Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MACB) , 2021 (Best Presentation)
  • REGISTRATION GRANT AWARD, Conference, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), 2021 (REGISTRATION GRANT )
  • Best Poster Presentation, Conference, Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB), 2020 (Best Poster Award)
  • International e-Learning Carnival & Conference 2019 UTeM (eLCC) , Competition, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM), 2019 (Gold)
  • KSBMB International Conference 2019, Conference, Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (KSBMB), 2019 (Travel Award)
  • Young Scientist Program, Conference, Korean Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (KSBMB), 2019 (Best Presentation)
  • Transforming Education through Trailblazing Innovations, Education, Monash University Malaysia campus, 2018 (Creativity)
  • Silver Award - Putra InnoCreative Competition 2018, Education, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2018 (Creativity)
  • Travel Grant, Education, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, 2018 (Fellowship)
  • IUBMB YSP Observer Fellowship, Conference, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), 2018 (Fellowship)
  • 24th IUBMB-15th FAOBMB Congress (IUBMB Seoul 2018) - Travel Grant, Conference, International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), 2018 (Fellowship)
  • The Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Fellowships programme: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Education, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), Trieste, Italy , 2015 (Fellowship)
  • National Science Fellowship, Education, Ministry of Higher Education, 2009 (Fellowship)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • Taylor's 11th Teaching and Learning Conference, Taylor's University, 2019 to 2019 (Committee Member)
  • Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar (IBS) 2018, Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2018 to 2018 (Advisor)
  • Member of Emergency Response Team (ERT) , Emergency Response Team (ERT) , 2017 to 2021 (member)
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • Volunteer in "Program Keusahawanan Taylors-CIMB Islamic (PPR Sri Pantai & PPR Kg Limau)", 03/02/2018 to 03/02/2018 (Community)
  • Volunteer in "Program Keusahawanan Taylors-CIMB Islamic (PPR Kg Muhibbah)", 27/01/2018 to 27/01/2018 (Community)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • AI, ChatGPT and the Future of Work, Non research, 31/12/2024 to 31/12/2024 (Government Sector)
  • AI For Everyone, Non research, 03/08/2024 to 03/08/2024 (International)
  • Bengkel Pemahaman MS ISO 15189:2022 (Medical Laboratories - Requirement For Quality & Competence), Non research, 30/07/2024 to 31/07/2024 (Government Sector)
  • Microsoft AI-900, Non research, 28/07/2024 to 28/07/2024 (Government Sector)
  • GRAPHIC DESIGN USING CANVA, Non research, 30/06/2024 to 30/06/2024 (Government Sector)
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FROM SCRATCH, Non research, 29/06/2024 to 29/06/2024 (Government Sector)
  • LEARN POWER BI FROM SCRATCH, Non research, 29/06/2024 to 29/06/2024 (Government Sector)
  • Foundation in Artificial Intelligent (AI), Non research, 29/06/2024 to 29/06/2024 (Government Sector)
  • PYTHON FROM SCRATCH, Non research, 28/06/2024 to 28/06/2024 (Government Sector)
  • AI Champions: Driving Organizational Innovation, Non research, 25/06/2024 to 25/06/2024 (Government Sector)
  • Laboratory Safety Induction Sciences and Chemical Engineering Programmes, Research, 23/01/2019 to 23/01/2019 (University)
  • Let's Integrate Technology into the Classroom, Non research, 17/11/2017 to 17/11/2017 (University)
  • Research Engagement @ Taylor's, Research, 10/11/2017 to 10/11/2017 (University)
  • Human Resource Policies, Non research, 27/10/2017 to 27/10/2017 (University)
  • Talk on Malaysian Research Assessment (MyRA) , Research, 27/10/2017 to 27/10/2017 (University)
  • Be Visible Through Research Expert Management System (REMS) , Research, 27/10/2017 to 27/10/2017 (University)
  • Taylor's Graduate Capabilities, Non research, 25/10/2017 to 25/10/2017 (University)
  • Managing & Appreciating Leaner's Diversity, Non research, 23/10/2017 to 23/10/2017 (University)
  • Academic Policies & Procedures (Part 2), Non research, 11/10/2017 to 11/10/2017 (University)
  • Academic Policies & Procedures (Part 1), Non research, 09/10/2017 to 09/10/2017 (University)
  • TEG & University Induction, Non research, 06/10/2017 to 06/10/2017 (University)
  • Teaching & Learning Support @ Intellect and Information Exploration, Non research, 06/10/2017 to 06/10/2017 (University)
  • SBS Sharing Session: Innovative Assessment Strategies and Tools , Non research, 04/10/2017 to 04/10/2017 (Department/School)
  • Maximising Learning through Collaborative Classroom (X-Space) , Non research, 20/09/2017 to 20/09/2017 (University)
  • Taylor's Teaching & Learning Framework, Research, 19/09/2017 to 19/09/2017 (University)
  • Your TIMES Begins, Non research, 19/09/2017 to 19/09/2017 (University)
  • Building Trust Incrementally , Non research, 23/08/2017 to 23/08/2017 (University)
  • Choosing the Right Team Culture , Non research, 23/08/2017 to 23/08/2017 (University)
  • Successful Delegation: Supervise and Encourage , Research, 23/08/2017 to 23/08/2017 (University)
  • Basic and Clinical Immunology Course 2013, Research, 23/07/2013 to 27/07/2013 (International)