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YUN CHOI YING

Summary

Dynamic and passionate researcher with a strong academic foundation in psychology, sociology, and applied neuroscience. Highly skilled in MRI evaluation and data analysis using Python, SPSS, and R, with hands-on experience in managing clinical trials and co-authoring several peer-reviewed journal articles. Currently focused on pioneering research in the brain-heart axis, with a commitment to advancing interdisciplinary medical research.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Research Coordinator

National University Hospital System
10.2022 - Current


  • Co-Investigator in multiple studies
    - Trained in conducting neuropsychological tests
    - Phlebotomy certified
    - Processing blood samples
    - Thrombonoscope
    - Brain MRI analysis
    - R and MATLAB analysis

    Research Assistant in StroCar - an international research collaboration consisting of neurologists and cardiologists who are interested in heart-brain research. http://www.strocarcollab.com/

Development Specialist

FrieslandCampina
12.2021 - 06.2022

Southeast Asian Nutrition Surveys II (SEANUTS II) - Research Studies
- COVID-19 Questionnaire: Data analysis via SPSS/R on the impact of COVID on participants'
household situations
- Build a platform via Javascript, HTML, CSS and Sharepoint to host data requests from other
countries and their stakeholders in the communication aspect
- Sourcing the amount of Amino Acids (AA) of food products and separating them into different food groups.

Medical Marketing
- Research and collation of peer-reviewed articles to be presented to medical professionals
and stakeholders through a slide deck.
- Lias with the team from Netherlands head office in the discussion of the slide deck
- Authored a scientific written research report to be presented to stakeholders such as
doctors and nutritionists.
- Went through training about gut health, safety, and sensory panel delivered by different
professionals.

TINPRO (Trainee and Internship Nourishment Program)
- Under the Knowledge Connect Team, brainstorm new topics and organize events for
interns and trainees.
- Conducted a talk on CBT techniques and how to tackle anxiety.

Food Technological Assistant

DuPont
12.2017 - 02.2018

- Prepare ingredients for daily trials
- Usage of UHT machines and homogenizer
- Conduct analysis of milk products (Centrifuge, microscope, etc.)
- Shelf-life testing on products

Education

Master of Science - Applied Neuroscience

King's College London

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University At Buffalo

Accomplishments

  • Thong E. H., Lee E. C. Y., Yun C. Y., Li T. Y. W., & Sia C. H. (2023) Aspirin Therapy, Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia—A Review. Future Pharmacology. 3(1), 144-161. https://doi.org/10.3390/futurepharmacol3010011
  • Lo, H. Z., Wee, C. F., Low, C. E., Teo, Y. H., Teo, Y. N., Yun, C. Y., Syn, N. L., Tan, B. Y. Q., Chai, P., Yeo, L. L. L., Yeo, T. C., Chong, Y. F., Poh, K. K., Kong, W. K. F., Wong, R. C. C., Chan, M. Y., & Sia, C. H. (2024). Contemporary Incidence of Cognitive Impairment or Dementia in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders, 1–15. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1159/000540450

Timeline

Clinical Research Coordinator

National University Hospital System
10.2022 - Current

Development Specialist

FrieslandCampina
12.2021 - 06.2022

Food Technological Assistant

DuPont
12.2017 - 02.2018

Master of Science - Applied Neuroscience

King's College London

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Sociology

University At Buffalo
YUN CHOI YING