Professor Dr Chong Pei Pei

Subjects taught

·         Medical Biochemistry

·         Applied Molecular Biology

·         Microbiology

·         Genetic Engineering

Research Interest

·         Microbes in infectious diseases

·         Applications of -omics technologies in understanding host-pathogen interactions

·         Host genetics in cancer risks

·         Human papillomaviruses and associated diseases

·         Molecular diagnostics

Book Chapters

1.   Norhafizah Mohtarrudin and Chong Pei Pei. Crystals in the Joint. In: Problem based learning: Cases for medical students. Editors: Malina Osman, Rafidah Hod, Zamberi Sekawi. Vol. 1 No. 1. July 2007. pp.61-77; UPM Press (Selangor, Malaysia). ISSN: 1985-0042

2.   Chong Pei Pei, Eusni Rahayu Mohd Tohit, Syahrilnizam Abdullah. Unsightly eyelid. In. In: Problem based learning: Cases for medical students. (Editor: Hairuszah Ithnin) Vol. 3 No. 1 July 2012, pp.1-19; UPM Press. ISSN: 1985-0042

3.   Chong Pei Pei, Intan Hakimah bt Ismail, Maizaton Atmadini Abdullah. A Featherweight Child. In: Problem based learning: Cases for medical students. Vol 2, No 1 July 2008, pp. 55-71. UPM Press, ISSN: 1985-0042

Intellectual Property (Patent)

·         3 Malaysian patents granted (PI 20070524, PI 20083143, MY-163050-A),

·         3 Malaysian patents still pending

·         1 Japan patent (Reg. No. 5621992)

·         1 World patent filing WIPO WO/2010/021534 (Published, 2010)

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Awards & Honours

·         PRPI 2010 (UPM Research & Innovation Exhibition) - 1 Silver medal and 1 Bronze medal

·         Best Research Programme Award – Institute of Bioscience (IBS) Innnovation Week 2010

·         PECIPTA 2009 organized by MOSTI  - Silver medal

·         Various silver and bronze medals, UPM PRPI 2002 – 2009

Research Grants Obtained

More than Ringgit Malaysia (RM) 1.6 million dollars cumulative grants obtained since 2001 as principal investigator from:

·         MOSTI E-Science Fund

·         MOHE Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) grant

·         MOSTE TOP-Down BIOTEK fund (multi-institution, high value grant)

·         MAKNA Cancer Research Grant

·         UPM Research University Grants (RUGS)

Scholarly Activities/ Consultancy & Administration

·         Visiting Research Associate Professor, National University of Singapore (2013-2014)

·         Acting Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia; 1 April 2011- 16 May 2011; 27 October – 15 November 2011.

·         Research Coordinator (assisting the Deputy Dean), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia; 2009-2011.

·         Head of Biochemistry Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM; 2007-2009

·         Member of Panel Reviewer for accreditation of Masters and PhD Programs by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

·         External examiner for Masters in Biotechnology and Masters in Biological Sciences program, International Medical University (IMU)

·         External Examiner for B.Sc. (Hons) Biomedical Science program in International Medical University

·         External exminer for Masters and PhD candidates in University Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

·         External examiner for PhD candidate by University of Madras, India

·         Invited speaker

o   Invited Speaker, The Putra Cancer Research Symposium 2017

o   Invited Speaker, Pan-Asian Biomedical Sciences Conference 2014, Chinese University of Hong Kong, SAR Hong Kong

o   Invited Speaker, The 2nd International Symposium and Workshop on Functional Genomics and Structural Biology 2014

o   Invited Speaker, 20TH Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Scientific Meeting, 26-27th June 2013, University of Malaya

o   Invited Speaker, 8th National Infectious Diseases Seminar and Workshop, 2013

o   Kenote Speaker, 1st AMDI International Biohealth Science Conference (IBSC 2010), Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia

o   Invited Speaker, 18th Annual Malaysian Congress of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Malaysia in collaboration with Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists held at Genting International Convention Centre, Genting Highlands, from June 5-8, 2008

o   Invited Speaker, National Seminar and Workshop on Molecular Diagnosis and Typing of Bacterial Pathogens on 26th November, 2008

o   One of two invited speakers at “Gynofort Launch – 2% butoconazole” event organized by the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (sponsored by PM-Hyhens Pharmaceuticals Sdn Bhd) at Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 10th November, 2007.

·         Chair of conference session

o   Session on Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Pan-Asian Biomedical Sciences Conference 2014, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Visibility

·         Media coverage in New Straitis Times, Berita Harian, Sin Chew Jit Poh Newspaper, and onTV3 on the innovation of CandiTect Kit, a rapid fungal detection kit for Candida species in September 2009

Student Supervision

·         Main supervisor for 8 Masters and 8 PhD students who have graduated in previously employed institution

·         Co-supervisor for 14 Masters and 19 PhD students who have graduated in previously employed institution