Phyu Synn Oo

Passionate research scientist with over ten years of experience in biomedical research with expertise in molecular biology, cell culture, immunohistochemistry and histopathology. Author of nine publications in peer-reviewed biomedical journals. Author and presenter of several scientific abstracts and posters at institutional, national and international conferences. Grant application achiever and esteemed supervisor to undergraduate students. Experienced Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Coaching, Communication and easily adaptable. Motivated team player with a proven track record of meeting deadlines. Ability to solve problems under challenging circumstances. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences. Eager to learn from supervisors and colleagues. History of building lasting relationships with supervisors and co-workers. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

1. Yee AWM, Oo PS , Aye SN, Lim WJ, Chee VCX, Krishnappa P. Natural fixatives alternative to formalin in histopathology: A systematic review. The Medical Journal of Malaysia (accepted on 3/11/2022) ( Corresponding author )

2. Tin Htwe Kyaw M, Yamaguchi Y, Choijookhuu N, Yano K, Takagi H, Takahashi N, Oo PS , Sato K, Hishikawa Y. The HDAC Inhibitor, SAHA, Combined with Cisplatin Synergistically Induces Apoptosis in Alpha-fetoprotein-producing Hepatoid Adenocarcinoma Cells. Acta Histochem. Cytochem. 2019; 52(1):1-8.

3. Oo PS , Yamaguchi Y, Sawaguchi A, Tin Htwe Kyaw M, Choijookhuu N, Noor Ali M, Srisowanna N, Hino SI, Hishikawa Y. Estrogen regulates mitochondrial morphology through phosphorylation of Dynamin-related protein 1 in MCF7 human breast cancer cells. Acta Histochem. Cytochem. 2018; 51(1):21-31. (PhD graduation publication) { Best Paper award }

4. Ali MN, Choijookhuu N, Takagi H, Srisowanna N, Nguyen Nhat Huynh M, Yamaguchi Y, Oo PS , Tin Htwe Kyaw M, Sato K, Yamaguchi R, Hishikawa Y. The HDAC inhibitor, SAHA, prevents colonic inflammation by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in DSS-induced colitis. Acta Histochem. Cytochem. 2018; 51(1):33-40.

5. Batmunkh B, Choijookhuu N, Srisowanna N, Byambatsogt U, Oo PS , Noor Ali M, Yamaguchi Y, Hishikawa Y. Estrogen accelerates cell proliferation through estrogen receptor alpha during rat liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy. Acta Histochem. Cytochem. 2017; 50:39-48.

6. Choijookhuu N, Hino S, Oo PS , Batmunkh B, Hishikawa Y. The role of estrogen receptors in intestinal homeostasis and disease. Receptors Clin Investig. 2016; 3(1); DOI: 10.14800/rci.1109. [Review]

7. Choijookhuu N, Hino S, Oo PS , Batmunkh B, Mohmand NA, Kyaw MT, Hishikawa Y. Ontogenetic changes in the expression of estrogen receptor β in mouse duodenal epithelium. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2015; 39, 499-507.

8. Oo HN, Myint YY, Maung CN, Oo PS , Cheng J, Maruyama S, Yamazaki M, Yagi M, Sawair FA, Saku T.Oral cancer in Myanmar: A Preliminary survey based on hospital based cancer registries. J Oral Pathol Med. 2011; 40:20-26.

9. San TH, Myint YY, Khaing WW, Khin SS, Oo PS , Khaing MHH, Lwin KT, Oo HN. Immunohistochemical study of human papillomavirus infection in squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity. The Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2010; 22(1):46-50.