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Curriculum Vitae

Qualifications

1994

 

 

 

1989

 

 

 

 

2009

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2008

Ph.D. (Human Molecular Genetics), University of Cambridge, United Kingdom – Doctoral dissertation titled “Physical mapping of Chromosome 3p for Von Hippel Lindau and Chrosomosome 3p- Syndrome”

 

B. Sc. Hons. Genetics (Class 1), University of Malaya, Malaysia – Honours thesis titled “Plasmid mediated antibiotic resistance in Eschericia coli isolated from sewage”

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Graduate Certificate in Bioethics (Part 1), Monash University, Centre for Human Bioethics, Monash University, Australia.

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Graduate Certificate in Medical Education (Part 1), Monash University, Malaysia

 

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Academic Appointments

2011-Present  

 

 

2008-2010

 

 

2008-2010 

 

 

 

1999-2008 

 

 

1999-2008 

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Professor of Human Genetics, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University (Malaysia) 

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Associate Professor, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University (Malaysia)

 

Visiting Consultant, Molecular Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory, UMMC Diagnostics, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

 

Head, Molecular Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory, UMMC Diagnostics, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia

Professional Appointments

2020-Present  

 

2012-2015

 

2006-2010 

 

2005-2009

 

 

2005-2013

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2001-2006​

Expert for Asia Pacific, Future Proofing Healthcare initiative (International)

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Founding and Executive member of the National Bioethics Council of Malaysia 

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Academic Advisor, Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre, Malaysia

 

Chair, Policy Review Board, Human Genome Organization, Pan Asia SNP Consortium

 

Academic Advisor, StemLife Malaysia (https://www.stemlife.com/en/)

 

Editor & Chief Editor, Asia Pacific Journal of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Life Member and former Deputy President, Genetics Society of Malaysia.

Visiting Professorships and Scholarships

2020

2019-2020

2019-2020

2019

2019

2019

2018

2018, 2017, 2015, 2013

2018, 2015

2017

2015

2015

2012

2012

2010

2009

2008

2006

2006

2005-2009

2004

2002

2002

1997

1996

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Hamad Khalifah University, Qatar

Darwin College, Cambridge

Clinical School and Addenbrookes Hospital, University of Cambridge, UK

Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, UK

European Bioinformatics Insitute, UK

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Germany

Beijing Genomics Institute, China

University of California (San Francisco), USA

University of California (Berkeley), USA

University Pompeo Fabra, Spain

Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genomics, Oxford University, UK

Stanford University, USA 

National Institute of Genetics, Japan

University of Tokyo, Japan

Centre for GeoGenetics, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

University of Calgary & Genome Canada, Canada

University of Philippines, Philippines

Eijkmann Institute of Molecular Biology, Indonesia

Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica Taiwan, China

Genome Institute of Singapore, Singapore

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China

American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics, USA

Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge, UK

University of Western Australia, Australia

Oxford Transplant Centre, University of Oxford, UK

Selected Awards

2021

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2021

 

2018-2019

 

2011, 2010, 2009

2009

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2009

 

2007, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1999

1998

1996

1990

1986-1988

Monash University Vice Chancellor’s Special Commendation Award for Diversity and Inclusion, Womens’ Empowerment Network
Outstanding Supervisor Award from Monash University Postgraduate Student Association
UBiome Inc. USA Research Award for Microbiomes of the Indigenous People of Peninsular Malaysia
Monash University Pro Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research

Best ‘New Initiatives’ Research award from Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Australia
‘Great Women of Our Times’ Award (Science and Technology) by ACP press for research excellence and promotion of the public understanding of genetics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Staff Travel Award, Monash University
University of Malaya Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Service Awards
UNESCO Human Genome Fellowship Award
British Council CICHE Award
Cambridge Commonwealth Trust PhD Scholarship Award
Book Prize and Outstanding Student Award, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya

Selected Grants

2020-2022

RM100,200.00

 

 

2019-2022

USD 15,000.00 

 

2018-2022

RM 165,800.00 

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2019-2022

RM 166,000.00 

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2017, 2018

RM72,000.00 (2018)

RM 80,000.00 (2017)

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2016-2020

RM 420,000.00

 

2016

RM31,000.00 

 

2010-2015

RM1,400,000.00

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2010-2012

RM150,000.00

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Fundamental Research Grant Scheme-Ministry of Higher Education (FRGS-MOHE) - Healthcare utility among Orang Asli: Developing an ecological healthcare rationality model


Leakey Foundation USA - Exploration of olfaction abilities and genetics in Asian indigenous communities


FRGS-MOHE - Malaysia for Host-pathogen immunogenetics in Orang Asli individuals infected with intestinal nematodes


FRGS-MOHE - Deciphering the Genomics and Adaptation to Dive-Induced Hypoxia in Sea Nomads of South East Asia RM 166,000.00 


Tropical Biology and Medicine Platform for Human Genomics


 

 

WDF-NADI (National Diabetes Institute) - Project Health Education and Intervention in Orang Asli and Rural Communities


Lundbeck Foundation Denmark Indigenous research grant


 

erBiotek Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) for Genomic Variations and their Importance in understanding evolution, migration and health in Multi-Ethnic Population in Malaysia. Led a multi-university team comprising Monash University Malaysia, University ITM, Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Universiti Sains Malaysia


Monash University Grant for Genomics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Referees

1. Professor Dr. Neil Risch

Lamond Family Foundation Distinguished Professor in Human Genetics, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Previously Director of the Institute for Human Genetics UCSF and 2015 President of the American Society of Human Genetics,USA.

Email : Neil.Risch@ucsf.edu

 

2. Professor Dato Dr. Anuar Zaini Md Zain

Professor of Medicine, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences (JCSMHS), Monash University Malaysia, Former Head of JCSMHS and Vice Chancellor, University of Malaya, Malaysia.

Email : Anuar.Zaini@monash.edu

 

3. Professor Dr. Pascale Allotey

Director of the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), UNU-IIGH Building, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Email : pascale.allotey@unu.edu / unu.iigh.director@unu.edu

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