Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr How Chee Wun is a Senior Lecturer in School of Pharmacy. With qualifications of nanomedicine and pharmacology, his academic interests are interdisciplinary in nature, focused on the application and pharmacokinetics of nanoparticles as drug delivery system. Apart from his expertise in oncology, his research interest also span across the area of biophysics. After completing his research attachment in Spain and Taiwan, he became a post-doctoral fellow and has since then guided numerous students in their studies. He was a consultant for a pharmaceutical company and authored a number of research publications.
Research interests
Dr How Chee Wun research interest is interdisciplinary in nature. His expertise in drug delivery systems and formulation is integrated with pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, biophysics, stem cells, extracellular vesicles, and network pharmacology in various disease models like cancers and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr How currently has collaboration with Taylor’s University, UCSI, UPM, UKM, and several other industrial partners.
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):
External positions
Deputy Treasurer, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Jan 2022 → Dec 2025
Committee, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Sept 2017 → Nov 2021
Research area keywords
- Nanomedicine
- Cancer Research
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Improving Stability and Shelf-Life of Compounded Medications
Chee Wun, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lim, W. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lee, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/01/25 → 2/01/26
Project: Research
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Development of Engkabang as high-quality cosmeceutical products and new generation functional food
Chun Wie, C., Chee Wun, H., Kooi Yeong, K., Khong, N., Yong Sze, O. & Lee, R.
1/12/23 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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The Delivery of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles for Lung Inflammation and Regeneration
Chee Wun, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yong Sze, O. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Foo, J. B. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Looi, Q. H. D. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Formulation development and evaluation of Ginkgo biloba phytosome for improving the bioavailability of extracts
Chee Wun, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Nair, R. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yann Jen, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Mohd Zabidi, N. B. (Partner Investigator (PI))
3/01/24 → 2/01/25
Project: Research
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Discovery of novel exosome-based biomarkers for machine-learning assisted biosensing in lung cancer early detection
Chee Wun, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leo, B. F. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Yeng, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hanafi, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yuan, C. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nambiar, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Liam, C. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, Y. F. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Anbu , P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
26/01/22 → 25/01/24
Project: Research
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Microbiota–gut–brain axis and its therapeutic applications in neurodegenerative diseases
Loh, J. S., Mak, W. Q., Tan, L. K. S., Ng, C. X., Chan, H. H., Yeow, S. H., Foo, J. B., Ong, Y. S., How, C. W. & Khaw, K. Y., Dec 2024, In: Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy. 9, 1, 53 p., 37.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access192 Citations (Scopus) -
Skin lightening properties of zerumbone cream: A placebo-controlled study
Kuek, W. N., Tiang, Y. R., Yow, H. Y., Tan, L. K. S., How, C. W., Looi, Q. H. D. & Foo, J. B., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 23, 6, p. 2117-2124 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Corrigendum to “How far have we explored fungi to fight cancer?” [86/Part 2 (2022) 976–989, (S1044579X21000596), (10.1016/j.semcancer.2021.03.009)]
How, C. W., Ong, Y. S., Low, S. S., Pandey, A., Show, P. L. & Foo, J. B., Jan 2023, In: Seminars in Cancer Biology. 88, p. 201 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Magnetic-guided targeted delivery of zerumbone/SPION co-loaded in nanostructured lipid carrier into breast cancer cells
Tan, L. K. S., How, C. W., Low, L. E., Ong, B. H., Loh, J. S., Lim, S. Y., Ong, Y. S. & Foo, J. B., Sept 2023, In: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. 87, 14 p., 104830.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile11 Citations (Scopus) -
Small extracellular vesicles’ miRNAs: biomarkers and therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases
Lim, W. Q., Michelle Luk, K. H., Lee, K. Y., Nurul, N., Loh, S. J., Yeow, Z. X., Wong, Q. X., Daniel Looi, Q. H., Chong, P. P., How, C. W., Hamzah, S. & Foo, J. B., Apr 2023, In: Pharmaceutics. 15, 4, 24 p., 1216.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile16 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Highest Cumulative SETU Score - Individual
Chee Wun, How (Recipient), 8 Feb 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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