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Biography
Dr. Tan Ji Wei completed his BSc in 2011 (Biomedical Science), MSc in 2013 (Cell Biology) and PhD (Immunopharmacology) in 2016 from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Shortly after his PhD graduation, Dr Tan was appointed to a lecturer position in the School of Science in January 2018. During his PhD study, he managed to develop a mast cell stabilizer from a synthetic compound originated from a natural plant. His current research interest is still focusing on the capabilities of natural products as an alternative treatment against various human ailments including allergic diseases, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. Specifically, he is exploring how a natural compound play its beneficial role within a cell by looking at the cellular and molecular signalling pathways.
Research interests
- Discover the potential health benefits of phytochemical compounds against various human diseases including inflammation, allergy, cancer and neurotoxicity.
- Explore a compound’s capability at the cellular and molecular level within a cell.
Monash teaching commitment
- PHA3800 (Fundamentals of Toxicology)
- BTH2752 (Cellular Metabolomics of Macronutrients)
- MBS3800 (Medical Bioscience Internship)
Biography
Honours Students (Present)
- Fung Qian Ling
- Ng Wern Shernn
- Yeo Syuan Syuan
Honours Students (Completed)
- Elvia Ramawy
- Fahmida Islam
- Hong Hui Jing
- Wong Jia Fei
- Siti Mahirah
- Lee Zi Sheng
- Ashley Yip Jia Wen
- Teh Yi En
- Hanushree Arumugam
- Carisa Wong Su-Ann
- Chen Shuyu
- Natasha Lee Yun Zhi
- Michaela Ivana Lim
- Choy See Neng
- Loo Wei Wei
- Chin Siau Wui
- Hoong Wei Jun
- Cheah Ann Sze
- Tan Zi Swan
- Fatima Omer
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
Immunopharmacology, Doctor of Philosophy
Award Date: 31 Oct 2018
Cell Biology, Master of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Award Date: 31 Oct 2013
Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (University Putra Malaysia)
Award Date: 31 Oct 2011
Research area keywords
- Immunopharmacology
- Experimental therapeutics of human diseases using phytochemical compounds
- Cellular and molecular signaling pathways
- Natural drug discovery
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Elucidating the Antiviral Properties and Phytochemical Composition of Stingless Bee Honey Through an Influenza A Virus-Infected Cellular Model
Ji Wei, T., SyedHassan, S., Joo Kheng, Emily, G., Binti Khairat, J. E. & Cathie, T. A. T.
1/08/24 → 31/07/27
Project: Research
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Exploring novel strategies to improve insulin sensitivity and secretion in skeletal muscle to combat diabetes
Yeo, W. W. Y., Tan, M., Jaafar, F. & Ji Wei, T.
1/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Solving the Myth: Does Kelulut Honey Alleviate or Exacerbate Allergy?
Ji Wei, T., Tham, C. L., Yong, Y. K. & Joo Kheng, Emily, G.
1/01/19 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Erratum: Author Correction: Oral and topical administration of a geranyl acetophenone attenuates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in BALB/c mice (Scientific reports (2024) 14 1 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66601-0)
Kasim, V. N. K. M., Lee, Y. Z., Bakrin, I. H., Hussain, M. K., Israf, D. A., Shaari, K., Tan, J. W., Lee, M. T. & Tham, C. L., 1 Oct 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 1 p., 22849.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Clinacanthus nutans aqueous leaves extract exerts anti-allergic activity in preclinical anaphylactic models via alternative IgG pathway
Kow, A. S. F., Khoo, L. W., Tan, J. W., Abas, F., Lee, M-T., Israf, D. A., Shaari, K. & Tham, C. L., 1 Mar 2023, In: Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 303, 12 p., 116003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
The anti-allergic potential of stingless bee honey from different botanical sources via modulation of mast cell degranulation
Yong, P. Y. A., Yip, A. J. W., Islam, F., Hong, H. J., Teh, Y. E., Tham, C. L. & Tan, J. W., 4 Sept 2023, In: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 23, 1, 20 p., 307.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus) -
The antioxidant, wound healing properties and proteomic analysis of water extracts from the tropical cyanobacteria, Nostoc NIES-2111_MUM004
Foo, S. C., Lee, Z. S., Yap, M. K. K. & Tan, J. W., 2023, In: 3 Biotech. 13, 2, 13 p., 71.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus) -
Anti-allergic properties of propolis: Evidence From preclinical and clinical studies
Liew, K. Y., Kamise, N. I., Ong, H. M., Aw Yong, P. Y., Islam, F., Tan, J. W. & Tham, C. L., 2022, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 12, 11 p., 785371.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile15 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Excellence in Honours Supervision
Ji Wei, Tan (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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High Impact Research Support Fund. Monash University Malaysia. Determination of the cellular signalling pathways in the anti-allergic effects of Kelulut honey using a human mast cell model. RM 20,000. Principal Investigator.
Ji Wei, Tan (Recipient), 1 Oct 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Putra Grant impact. University Putra Malaysia. The potential therapeutic application of tHGA as a mast cell stabilizer for atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in vivo. RM 150,000. Co-Investigator.
Ji Wei, Tan (Recipient), 1 Aug 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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School of Pharmacy Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme. Monash University Malaysia. Investigating the effect of spexin on insulin secretion and sensitivity using C2C12 cell line. RM 20,000. Principal Investigator.
Ji Wei, Tan (Recipient), 1 May 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Ignite Your Passion for Science Bootcamp
Tan Ji Wei (Member of programme committee)
22 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course