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Sher Ney Chong

Sher Ney Chong

Summary

Hardworking Postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated record of research success in. Self-directed and motivated professional with highly-ethical, meticulous and thorough approach. Dedicated Life Scientist with experience in laboratory research. Expertise in data analysis and background in genetics. Proficient in advanced laboratory equipment use and techniques.

Work History

Research Fellow

National University of Singapore
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
  • Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
  • Collaborated with clinicians, and professors from other department to advance research and gain deeper understanding of topics.
  • Developed unique research into liver and brain aging using cell lines and mouse models.

Temporary Assistant

Sanofi Pasteur
05.2017 - 07.2017
  • Applied statistical and algebraic techniques to interpret key points from gathered data.
  • Presented data science findings to peers, illustrating progress made during various tasks.
  • Publication: Estimation dengue force of infection and burden of primary infections among Indian children, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7432-7

Laboratory Technician

Bayer Crop Science
09.2014 - 07.2015
  • Sept-Dec 2014: Intern; Jan-July 2015: contract staff
  • Performed quality control testing on final products to verify conformity to specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members and stakeholders to successfully complete project work.
  • Leveraged personal protective equipment to maintain safety in lab.
  • Genotypes samples received from collaborators with PCR and Fluidigm.
  • Recorded data into LIMS system.

Education

Ph.D. - Biological Science

National University of Singapore
12.2022
  • 4.56 GPA
  • Recipient of Part-time Teaching Assistant Award, 2019/2020
  • NUS Research Scholarship, 2018
  • Thesis Statement: DOF6 enforces primary seed dormancy via its downstream targets, MLP329 and BAT1, in Arabidopsis thaliana.
  • Publication: 1. Regulation of primary seed dormancy by MAJOR LATEX PROTEIN-LIKE PROTEIN329 in Arabidopsis is dependent on DNA-BINDING ONE ZINC FINGER6, DOI:
    10.1093/jxb/erac337; 2. BRASSINOSTEROID-RELATED ACYLTRANSFERASE1 is a crosstalk point between gibberellin signalling and brassinosteroids in the regulation of primary seed dormancy (to be published)

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

National University of Singapore
07.2018
  • Majoring in Life Sciences, specializing in Biomedical Sciences; minoring in Public Health
  • 4.23 GPA
  • Degree Awarded with Bachelor of Sciences (Hons) with Distinction
  • FYP project: Epidemiology and genetics of allergic rhinitis
  • Publication: Epidemiology of allergic rhinitis and associated risk factors in Asia, DOI: 10.1186/s40413-018-0198-z

Skills

  • Skilled in Genotyping
  • Method Validation
  • Microscopic Examination
  • Gene Mutations
  • Immunofluorescence Assays
  • Cloning (Biology)

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Research Fellow - National University of Singapore
10.2022 - Current
Temporary Assistant - Sanofi Pasteur
05.2017 - 07.2017
Laboratory Technician - Bayer Crop Science
09.2014 - 07.2015
National University of Singapore - Ph.D., Biological Science
National University of Singapore - Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences

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