Professor Dr. Maude E Phipps
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​
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