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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Ng completed his BSc in Monash University. He then pursued his MSc study in University of New South Wales. Later he undertook his PhD study in Neuroscience in the prestigious Neuroscience Research Australia. Dr Ng is actively involved in research and has received several major external research grants (MOSTI eScience Fund, ERGS, FRGS and MTSF Science & Technology grant ). He has a broad interest in research. He is interested in investigating many aspects of the pathophysiology of Parkinson ’s disease. Besides, Dr Ng is also interested in investigating the therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese medicine such as edible bird nest. He is also interested in conducting sleep-related studies (particularly on the physiological roles of melatonin). Dr Ng is the current advisor of Malaysian Parkinson’s Disease Association, and had organized two very successful international conferences 14th APSN Meeting 2016 and MYNEURO 2017 as part of the organizing committee of Malaysian Society of Neurosciences.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Neuroscience, PhD, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
1 Jan 2006 → 1 Jan 2010
Award Date: 1 Apr 2010
External positions
Advisor, Malaysian Parkinson Disease Association
1 Jan 2011 → …
Research area keywords
- Parkinson's disease
- Sleep
- Melatonin
- Natural Product
- Neurodegeneration
- Apoptosis
- Edible bird's nest
- Bioactive compound
- Cancer
Network
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Mechanistic studies on the cytoprotective potential of yttrium oxide nanoparticles against 6-hydroxydopamine-induced cellular model of Parkinson?s disease
Kim San, T., Ng, K. Y., Othman, I. & Teng, W. D.
1/11/20 → 31/10/23
Project: Research
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Investigation of the anticancer effects of alpha synuclein in lung cancer
Ng, K. Y., Lee, S. W. H., Koh, R. Y., Chowdhury, M. E. H., Othman, I. & Yap, C. G.
1/09/19 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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The Role of Melatonin in Brain Iron Homeostasis and its Relevance to Parkinson’s Disease
1/03/13 → 31/08/15
Project: Research
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Community pharmacists-led interventions in tuberculosis care: A systematic review
Wong, Y. J., Ng, K. Y. & Lee, S. W. H., Jan 2023, In: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 19, 1, p. 5-15 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
The Role of Monoamine Oxidase B Inhibitors in the Treatment of Parkin-son’s Disease-An Update
Chew, Z. X., Lim, C. L., Ng, K. Y., Chye, S. M., Ling, A. P. K. & Koh, R. Y., 2023, In: CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets. 22, 3, p. 329-352 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Unravelling the genetic links between Parkinson's disease and lung cancer
Leong, Y. Q., Koh, R. Y., Chye, S. M. & Ng, K. Y., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Biological Chemistry. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Active targeting via ligand-anchored pH-responsive strontium nanoparticles for efficient nucleic acid delivery into breast cancer cells
Bakhtiar, A., Liew, Q. X., Ng, K. Y. & Chowdhury, E. H., Mar 2022, In: Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation. 52, 2, p. 243-257 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus) -
Apoptosis and cell cycle analysis of the human cancer cell lines: Breast Michigan Cancer Foundation 7, LS-174T colon and HePG2 liver in response to the methanolic and butanolic extracts of Prosopis juliflora
Abbas, A. M., Ng, K. Y., Al-Kahtani, M. A., Alfaifi, M. Y., Alrumman, S. A., Elbehairi, S. E. I., Alalmie, A. Y. A., Soliman, W. S., Novak, S. J. & Ahmed, A. E., Jan 2022, In: Science of Advanced Materials. 14, 1, p. 130-140 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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5th World Parkinson’s Congress Travel Grant
Ng, Khuen Yen (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ESSFS VPE Commendation Sem 1 2022 (Awarded for PHR3041)
Ng, Khuen Yen (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Malaysian Society of Neurosciences Education Grant
Ng, Khuen Yen (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash University School of Pharmacy Pilot Research Grant
Ng, Khuen Yen (Recipient), Chowdhury, Md Ezharul Hoque (Recipient) & Koh, R. Y. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash University School of Pharmacy Staff Publication Award 2019
Ng, Khuen Yen (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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The important factors to maintain good sleeping hygiene
3/12/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Effects of household electromagnetic waves to the sleep
26/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview
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Parkinson’s disease and the community support for the patients
11/04/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Profile/Interview