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Cheah Hong Leong has ten years of experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, as well as seven years of experience as a translator of research writings. He also has a short history of working as a quality control microbiologist in the pharmaceutical industry. He earned his bachelor's degree from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in 2011 and continued his postgraduate studies in molecular biology and bacteriology at Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he received his master's degree in 2014 and his Ph.D. degree in 2022.
His doctoral research focused on RNA-seq analysis to establish the transcription start site landscape and small RNA profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. He also conducted a similar study on Leptospira biflexa as a side project. His studies have revealed the complexities of regulatory networks and sRNAome that contribute to the survival of these bacteria in hostile environments.
In January 2023, he joined Monash University Malaysia as a research fellow under the Malaysian BioGenome Project and has since shifted his research focus to conservation genomics. He is currently working on the establishment of reference genomes and population genomics of native aquatic animals in Malaysia, such sea cucumbers, sharks and rays, and peat swamp fishes, under the guidance of Prof. Qasim Ayub. Additionally, Hong Leong's other research interests include eDNA-based monitoring of marine biodiversity and the study of mangrove ecosystems. He is also interested in population genomics of other marine species, such as mantis shrimps, and mud crabs.
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Current Student (Co-Supervision)
Nur Syamilah Bt Rosli (External, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
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):
Bacteriology, Doctor of Philosophy, Transcription Start Site Mapping and Small Regulatory RNA Profiling of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Universiti Sains Malaysia (University of Science Malaysia)
23 Feb 2017 → 19 Oct 2022
Award Date: 19 Oct 2022
Molecular Biology, Master of Science, Screening and Characterisation of Inhibitors for Glyoxylate Cycle ICL Enzyme Activity in Candida albicans, Universiti Sains Malaysia (University of Science Malaysia)
28 Mar 2012 → 17 Jul 2014
Award Date: 6 Nov 2014
Biotechnology, Bachelor of Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) (Tunku Abdul Rahman University)
1 May 2008 → 26 May 2011
Award Date: 9 Sept 2011
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Cheah, H. L. (Invited speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Cheah, H. L. (Peer reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
Cheah, H. L. (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Cheah, H. L. (Peer reviewer)
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility