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Biography
Ang Chee Wei joined Monash University Malaysia as a research fellow in August 2020. She graduated with a PhD from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland. Her PhD studies focused on development of new anti-infective agents against tuberculosis and parasitic infections. She has more than five years of experience as a research officer at the Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine, University Sains Malaysia, working on drug modification, bioconjugation, and development of immunoassays. Chee Wei has a strong interest in finding new therapeutics to address the unmet medical needs in infectious diseases. She is currently focusing on small molecule synthesis but is also venturing into natural products and metal-based bioactive compounds.
Research interests
- medicinal chemistry
- drug discovery
- organic synthesis
- infectious diseases
- natural products
Education/Academic qualification
Medicinal Chemistry, MSc, Universiti Sains Malaysia (University of Science Malaysia)
Analytical Chemistry, BSc, Universiti Sains Malaysia (University of Science Malaysia)
Medicinal Chemistry, PhD, University of Queensland
Research area keywords
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Synthesis
- Analytical Chemistry
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Illuminating the Mechanisms of Next-generation Anti-tuberculosis Therapeutics: Synthesis of Novel Nitroimidazole Fluorescent Probes
Chee Wei, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
16/04/26 → 15/04/27
Project: Research
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Elucidating the mechanisms of DC1 antibiofilm activity against biofilm wound infection using in vitro and 3D biofilm model
Azman, A. S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Tan Ban Lee, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yap, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chee Wei, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, G. Y. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Anak Mawang, C. I. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/12/25 → 30/11/28
Project: Research
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Unveiling the metabolomics of urinary extracellular vesicles in hepatocellular carcinoma
Lee, W.-L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hing, G. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Joo Kheng, Emily, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Asnawi, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Chee Wei, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/24 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Combinatorial Bioorganometallic Compounds against Malaria
Chee Wei, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Frei, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Patrapuvich, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/23 → 30/04/24
Project: Research
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New InhA inhibitors as potential antitubercular agents
Chee Wei, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/01/22 → 30/09/22
Project: Research
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Novel imidazo[1,2-a][1,8]naphthyridine derivatives and their preliminary in vitro assays for the evaluation as positive inotropes
Fairuz, S., Ang, C. W., Tan, K. W., Mraiche, F., Chow, S. C. & Goh, J. K., 15 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Molecular Structure. 1327, 14 p., 141202.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The underutilized therapeutic potential of cyclic sulfonamides
Yeong, K. Y. & Ang, C. W., 9 Sept 2025, In: Future Medicinal Chemistry. 17, 19, p. 2311-2313 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Current Targets and Future Directions of Positive Inotropes for Heart Failure
Fairuz, S. (Leading Author), Chee Wei, A., Mraiche, F. & Joo Kheng, Emily, G., 2024, In: Current Medicinal Chemistry. 31, 42, p. 6971-6991 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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A new cinnamaldehyde-rhodamine based dual chemosensor for Cu2+ and Fe3+ and its applicability in live cell imaging
Pungut, N. A. S., Tan, C. H., Saad, H. M., Sim, K. S., Tiong, S. Y. X., Ang, C. W., Gan, C. H., Kong, K. V. & Tan, K. W., 1 Apr 2023, In: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 438, 11 p., 114540.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A new lipophilic cationic rhodamine-based chemosensor for detection of Al(III)/Cu(II) and intracellular pH change and its application as a smartphone-assisted sensor in water sample analysis
Chan, W. C., Ng, M. P., Tan, C. H., Ang, C. W., Sim, K. S., Tiong, S. Y. X., Pungut, N. A. S., Ng, C. H. & Tan, K. W., 1 Mar 2023, In: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 436, 15 p., 114382.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best Poster to Podium Award (CRS/DDA 2019)
Chee Wei, A. (Recipient), 19 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ECA Professional Development Grant
Chee Wei, A. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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From grave to cradle: Hunting new antimicrobials through sustainable drug discovery
Yie Kie, C. (Recipient), Yeong, K. Y. (Recipient), Joo Kheng, Emily, G. (Recipient), Yau Yan, L. (Recipient), Yuen Lin, C. (Recipient), Chee Wei, A. (Recipient), Kooi Yeong, K. (Recipient), Ahemad, N. (Recipient), Robinson, A. (Recipient), Andrews, P. (Recipient), Prasetyoputri, A. (Recipient), Ahmad Kamil Hj Mohd Jaafar (Recipient) & Zainal Baharum (Recipient), 22 Jul 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Oral Talk Prize (RACI MCCB 2018)
Chee Wei, A. (Recipient), 21 Nov 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Poster Presentation Award (AIMECS 2023)
Chee Wei, A. (Recipient), 28 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Arabian Journal of Chemistry (Journal)
Chee Wei, A. (Peer reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Member
Chee Wei, A. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Journal of Controlled Release (Journal)
Chee Wei, A. (Peer reviewer)
2023 → 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Member
Chee Wei, A. (Member)
2022 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry (Journal)
Chee Wei, A. (Peer reviewer)
2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility