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E-Wei Tan Josh

PhD Student
Kuala Lumpur

Summary

I am a PhD candidate with a research focus on medical genetics. My current study integrates clinical, genomic, and molecular approaches to elucidate disease mechanisms of cardiomyopathies. Passionate about translational genetics, I am committed driving impactful research that bridges genomics and clinical applications in cardiovascular medicine.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Lab Demonstrator

Universiti Malaya
03.2023 - Current
  • Course name: DNA Cloning in Biomedical Science
  • Assist in conducting laboratory practicals
  • Prepare materials, reagents, and equipment for laboratory sessions


Research Assistant

University of Malaya
10.2017 - 11.2023
  • Development of custom primers and probe for detection of Burkholderia pseudomallei using insulated isothermal PCR (iiPCR)
  • Involvement in laboratory daily operation and maintenance
  • Guidance of final year undergraduate students in their final year projects

Research Intern

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
02.2016 - 04.2016
  • Growth studies on cancer metabolism
  • Successful validation of crucial proteins involving in increasing number of cancer cells based on a previous published study
  • Involvement in a workshop which provides deeper understanding on oncology
  • Singapore Bayer Oncology Forum (March 4th 2016)

Enumerator

Putra University Malaysia (UPM)
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Research on inhibitory effect of novel drug on gamma secretase
  • Determination of suitable number of cells seeded for experimental design
  • Participation actively in the university’s journal club
  • Calibration testing on pipette tips

Education

Ph.D. - Medical Genetics

Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2001 -

Master of Medical Sciences - Medical Genetics

University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
09.2018 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biotechnology

Manipal International University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
06.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Next Generation Sequencing (targeted genes, whole exome)
  • Bioinformatics analysis (Linux, genomic variation analysis)
  • Molecular biology techniques (DNA isolation, qPCR, conventional PCR, iiPCR, DNA cloning)
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • Basic microbiological skills
  • Plant tissue culture

Timeline

Lab Demonstrator

Universiti Malaya
03.2023 - Current

Master of Medical Sciences - Medical Genetics

University of Malaya
09.2018 - 10.2022

Research Assistant

University of Malaya
10.2017 - 11.2023

Research Intern

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
02.2016 - 04.2016

Enumerator

Putra University Malaysia (UPM)
06.2014 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biotechnology

Manipal International University
06.2013 - 05.2017

Ph.D. - Medical Genetics

Universiti Malaya
04.2001 -

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