Ji Wei Tan

Experienced lecturer with diverse skill set and demonstrated expertise in the biomedical science discipline. Successfully delivered challenging graduate-level courses at a prominent university, consistently receiving positive feedback from students. Possessing deep understanding of subject matter and exceptional communication abilities, consistently driving successful outcomes in academic settings.

• Immunopharmacology and experimental therapeutics of allergic diseases
• Pharmaceutical science
• Natural drug discovery

• Malaysia Society of Neurosciences (MSN), Lifetime Member
• Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology (MSPP), Ordinary Member
• Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Junior Member
• Young Scientist Network - Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), Affiliate member
• Malaysian Biomedical Science Association (MyBiomed), Ordinary Member

• Grant FRGS. Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education. RM 159,332. Elucidating the Antiviral Properties and Phytochemical Composition of Stingless Bee Honey Through an Influenza A Virus-Infected Cellular Model. 1 Aug 2024 – now.
• The Incubator 2024. Monash University. RM 31,184. Exploring novel strategies to improve insulin sensitivity and secretion in skeletal muscle to combat diabetes. 1 Jan 2024 – 31 December 2024.
• School of Pharmacy Early Career Researcher Grant Scheme. Monash University Malaysia. RM 20,000. Investigating the effect of spexin on insulin secretion and sensitivity using C2C12 cell line. 1 May 2023 - 30 April 2025.
• High Impact Research Support Fund. Monash University Malaysia. RM 20,000. Determination of the cellular signalling pathways in the anti-allergic effects of Kelulut honey using a human mast cell model. 1 October 2022 – 31 December 2022.
• Tropical Medicine and Biology Platform Seed Grant Scheme. Monash University Malaysia. RM 10,000. Unravel the Antiviral Potential of Malaysia Stingless Bee Honey Through Experimental Approaches. 1 June 2021 – 30 November 2021.
• School of Science strategic funding. Monash University Malaysia. RM 50,000. Molecular and biochemical studies on host-virus relationships using the Influenza A virus disease model: a new strategy for next generation anti-virals. March 2020 – February 2022.
• Putra Grant impact. Universiti Putra Malaysia. RM 150,000. The potential therapeutic application of tHGA as a mast cell stabilizer for atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in vivo. 1 August 2018 – 30 July 2020.
• Grant FRGS. Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education. RM 105,200. Solving the myth: does kelulut honey alleviate or exacerbate allergy? 1 Jan 2019 – 30 September 2021.

• Tiny Warriors: Wound Healing Potentials of Cyanobacteria, Limnothrix planctonica and Nostoc sp., Zi Swan Tan, Su Chern Foo, Ji Wei Tan, Global Algae Summit 2024, 08/15/24
• Leveraging The Modern Concept Of Cellular Metabolism Through Scientific Magazines, Michelle Yap Khai Khun, Tan Ji Wei, Putra InnoCreative Poster Competition, 5th International Putra InnoCreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning 2022 (i-PicTL2022), 10/25/22 - 10/28/22
• Deregulation Of The Host Cell Cycle Induced By SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein, Carisa Su-Ann Wong, Isra Ahmad Farouk, Zheng Yao Low, Sunil Kumar Lal, Ji Wei Tan, 5th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2022 (ICMBB2022), 06/07/22 - 06/09/22
• Honey Versus Allergy: A Preliminary Study on The Potential Beneficial Effects of Malaysia Stingless Bee Honey, Poi Yi Aw Yong, Jia Wen Ashley Yip, Yi En Teh, Chau Ling Tham, Ji Wei Tan, APAAACI 2021 International Conference, 10/15/21 - 10/17/21
• The Anti-allergic Effects of Kelulut Honey via the Regulation of Inflammatory Mediators of HMC-1 Cells, Poi Yi Aw Yong, Ji Wei Tan, Chau Ling Tham, UTAR intervarsity science symposium (UISS2021), 03/13/21 - 03/14/21
• Topical Application of 2, 4, 6-Trihydroxy-3-Geranyl Acetophenone in Alleviating DNCB-induced Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions in BALB/c Mice, Vivi Nur Khalieda Mohd Kasim, Siti Mahirah Noble, Ikmal Hisyam Bakrin, Mohd Khairi Hussain, Daud Ahmad Israf, Khozirah Shaari, Ji Wei Tan, Chau Ling Tham, APAAACI 2021 International Conference, 10/15/21 - 10/17/21
• The Anti-allergic Effects of Kelulut Honey via the Regulation of Inflammatory Mediators of HMC-1 Cells, Poi Yi Aw Yong, Fahmida Islam, Hui Jing Hong, Chau Ling Tham, Ji Wei Tan, YSN-ASM International Scientific Virtual Conference 2021, 03/29/21 - 04/01/21

• Best Poster Presentation Award. Zi Swan Tan, Su Chern Foo & Ji Wei Tan. Tiny Warriors: Wound Healing Potentials of Cyanobacteria, Limnothrix planctonica and Nostoc sp.. Global Algae Summit 2024. 15th August 2024.
• The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Honours Supervision. Faculty of Science 2023. Monash university Malaysia.
• Gold Medal Award. Michelle Yap Khai Khun & Tan Ji Wei. Scientific Magazine: An Alternative Assessment to Leverage the Modern Concept of Cellular Metabolism. 5th International Putra Innocreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning (i-PicTL2022). 25th - 28th October 2022.
• Best Poster Presentation Award. Carisa Su-Ann Wong, Isra Ahmad Farouk, Zheng Yao Low, Sunil Kumar Lal, Ji Wei Tan. Deregulation Of The Host Cell Cycle Induced By SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid Protein. 5th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology 2022 (ICMBB2022). 7th – 9th June 2022. Virtual conference.

• Ji Wei Tan, Daud Ahmad Israf, Chau Ling Tham. Major Bioactive Compounds in Essential Oils Extracted from the Rhizomes of Zingiber zerumbet (L) Smith: A Mini-review on the Anti-Allergic and Immunomodulatory Properties. Frontiers in pharmacology. 2018, 9: 652.
• Ji Wei Tan, Chau Ling Tham Mast Cells in Allergy: The Potential Molecular Targets in the Upstream Signalling Pathways. Life sciences medicine and biomedicine. 2018, 2: 14
• Ji Wei Tan, Nuha Fahimah Wan Zahidi, Audrey Siew Foong Kow, Kuan Meng Soo, Khozirah Shaari, Daud Ahmad Israf, Hui Yee Chee, Chau Ling Tham. 2019. Mast cell stabilizing effect of a geranyl acetophenone in dengue virus infection using in vitro model of DENV3-induced RBL-2H3 cells. Bioscience Reports. 39(6). pii: BSR20181273.
• Audrey Siew Foong Kow, Lai Yen Fong, Leng Wei Kho, Ji Wei Tan, Ming-Tatt Lee, Daud Ahmad Israf, Faridah Abas, Khozirah Shaari, Chau Ling Tham. 2020. Clinacanthus nutans aqueous extract suppresses the release of histamine and β-hexosaminidase in in-vitro model of IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 16(69), 400-408.
• Poi Yi Aw Yong, Fahmida Islam, Hanis Hazeera Harith, Daud Ahmad Israf, Ji Wei Tan, Chau Ling Tham. 2021. The Potential use of Honey as a Remedy for Allergic Diseases: A Mini Review. Frontiers in pharmacology. 11:599080.
• Yee Han Chan, Kong Yen Liew, Ji Wei Tan, Khozirah Shaari, Daud Ahmad Israf, Chau Ling Tham. 2021. Pharmacological Properties of 2,4,6-Trihydroxy-3-Geranyl Acetophenone and the Underlying Signaling Pathways: Progress and Prospects. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 12:736339.
• Wafda Rohhimi, Ji Wei Tan, Kong Yen Liew, Alain Jacquet, Hanis Hazeera, Harith, Daud Ahmad Israf, Chau Ling Tham. 2021. Zerumbone attenuates house dust mite extract induced epithelial barrier dysfunction in 16HBE14o- cells. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology. 43(6): 813-824
• Kong Yen Liew, Nurain Irdayani Kamise, Hui Ming Ong, Poi Yi Aw Yong, Fahmida Islam, Ji Wei Tan, Chau Ling Tham. 2022. Anti-Allergic Properties of Propolis: Evidence From Preclinical and Clinical Studies. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 12:785371.
• Wong Carisa Su-Ann, Lim Cheng Wei, Mohammed Haruna Isa, Liew Kong Yen, Tham Chau Ling, Tan Ji Wei, Chee Hui Yee. 2022. Current Perspective of Plant-Based Diets on Communicable Diseases Caused by Viruses: A Mini Review. Frontiers in Nutrition. 9:786972.
• Jia Fei Wong, Hui Jing Hong, Su Chern Foo, Michelle Khai Khun Yap, Ji Wei Tan. 2022. A review on current and future advancements for commercialized microalgae species. Food Science and Human Wellness. 11:1156-1170.
• Mohd Kasim VNK, Noble SM, Liew KY, Tan JW, Israf DA, Tham CL. Management of Atopic Dermatitis Via Oral and Topical Administration of Herbs in Murine Model: A Systematic Review. Front Pharmacol. 2022 May 24;13:785782.
• Kow ASF, Khoo LW, Tan JW, Abas F, Lee MT, Israf DA, Shaari K, Tham CL. Clinacanthus nutans aqueous leaves extract exerts anti-allergic activity in preclinical anaphylactic models via alternative IgG pathway. J Ethnopharmacol. 2023 Mar 1;303:116003.
• Foo SC, Lee ZS, Yap MKK, Tan JW. The antioxidant, wound healing properties and proteomic analysis of water extracts from the tropical cyanobacteria, Nostoc NIES-2111_MUM004. 3 Biotech. 2023 Feb;13(2):71.
• Yong PYA, Yip AJW, Islam F, Hong HJ, Teh YE, Tham CL, Tan JW. The anti-allergic potential of stingless bee honey from different botanical sources via modulation of mast cell degranulation. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2023 Sep 4;23(1):307.
• Kasim VNKM, Lee YZ, Bakrin IH, Hussain MK, Israf DA, Shaari K, Tan JW, Lee MT, Tham CL. Author Correction: Oral and topical administration of a geranyl acetophenone attenuates DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in BALB/c mice. Sci Rep. 2024 Oct 1;14(1):22849.
• Chin SW, Azman AS, Tan JW. Incorporation of natural and synthetic polymers into honey hydrogel for wound healing: A review. Health Sci Rep. 2024 Jul 16;7(7):e2251.
• Yip AJW, Lee YZ, Kow ASF, Wong CS, Lee MT, Tham CL, Tan JW. Current utilization trend of immortalized mast cell lines in allergy research: a systematic review. Immunol Res. 2025 Jan 21;73(1):41.

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