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Biography

Dr. Song Cheen is a data scientist specializing in health informatics and bioinformatics, with a strong focus on the application of machine learning. Dr. Song is proficient in Python and R, excelling in developing data analysis pipelines and machine learning models, particularly in healthcare.

Dr. Song earned a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics with First Class Honors from the University of Malaya and completed a fast-track PhD program in Bioinformatics by January 2024. Currently, Dr. Song is a Research Fellow at the Microbiome Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, where the primary research focus is on understanding the human microbiome's role in health and disease.

Dr. Song is dedicated to furthering the impact in the fields of data science and health informatics. Driven by a passion for data science and the application of machine learning, Dr. Song continually acquires new skills and knowledge in the latest technologies, ensuring that research methodologies remain innovative and relevant.

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Education/Academic qualification

Bioinformatics, PhD, Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

1 Jul 20214 Dec 2023

Award Date: 28 Jan 2024

Bioinformatics, Bachelor of Science (Hons), Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

1 Sept 201531 Dec 2018

Award Date: 28 Feb 2019

Research area keywords

  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Bioinformatics
  • Health Informatics
  • Predictive Modeling