Wee Ming YEO

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in incubator projects and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

· Invited speaker for AHA medical health convention 2022. 

· Wee Ming Yeo, Svenja Wiechert, Sara Che and Tracy Stokol. EHV-1-induced adhesion of platelets to endothelial cells. 2013. 5th Annual Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund for Equine Research Poster Session & Talks. Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York. Poster.

· Invited speaker for the International Conference on Animal & Dairy Sciences July 23-24, 2013. Las Vegas, USA. (declined).

· Tracy Stokol, Deborah Burnett and Wee Ming Yeo. Equine Herpesvirus type 1 activates equine platelets. 2012. 4th Annual Harry M. Zweig Memorial Fund for Equine Research Poster Session & Talks. Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York. Poster.

· Maureen O’Brien, Wee Ming Yeo, and Tracy Stokol. Detection and Immunopurification of Equine Monocytes. American College of Veterinary Pathologists Annual Meeting 2011. December 3-7, 2011, Nashville Convention Center and the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. Poster.

· Yeo W. M. “A Probiotic Approach to Necrotic Enteritis and Campylobacter Control in Broilers”. New Zealand Poultry Industry Conference. Proceedings of the NZ Poultry Industry Conference, volume 9. 7th – 8th October 2008. Oral presentation.

· Yeo W. M., W. L. Tan and H. M. Tan. “Evaluating the antimicrobial activity of Lactobacillus johnsoniiD115”. XXIII World Poultry Congress 2008. Brisbane, Australia. World’s Poultry Science Journal. 30th June 2008 – 4th July 2008. Vol. 64, supp. 2, p489 (poster number 256).

· Chow, V. T. K., W. M. Yeo and Y. Isegawa, “Interaction of the U95 protein of human herpesvirus 6 with the GRIM19 cell death regulatory protein”. Genomic Med. and Population Health, comp. Liu E. (2004): 152. Singapore: Human Genome Organization. (5thHuman Genome Organization (HUGO) Asia Pacific Meeting and 6th Asia Pacific Conference on Human Geneics, 17-22 November 2004). Publication number 0204992.

· Yeo W. M. and V. T. K. Chow, “Interactions of the VP1 structural protein of enterovirus 71 (EV71) with human ornithine decarboxylase and gene trap ankyrin repeat provide insights into EV71 pathogenesis”. 8th NUS-NUH Annual Scientific Meeting, comp. T. S. Sim, B. H. Bay (2004): 52. Singapore: 8th NUS-NUH Annual Scientific Meeting, 7-8 October 2004. Publication number 0204932.

· Yeo W. M., D. L. C. Sim and V. T. K. Chow, “The novel human HUEL protein displays nuclear translocation in a cell cycle-dependent manner and interacts with specific mitosis-related proteins”. Vector Targeting Strategies for Therapeutic Gene Delivery, comp. Curiel D., Marasco W., Russel S. (2001). Cold Spring Harbor: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. (Third Cold Spring Harbor Winter Biotechnology Conference, 15-18 March 2001). Publication number 0131886.

• Reading
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Roller blading
• All water sports
• Setting-up and maintenance of salt-water aquariums
• Nature lover

• International Branding, 2021, With multiple large scale 3rd party validation data, reputable brands like Changi Airport Group, Nike, Hugo Boss, Frasers Property, Switch (GIC), Genting Group and other international clients chose sdpro as their front line protection option, leading to the appointment of 14 distributors in Asia.
• Temasek Foundation, 2020, Private presentation to Ms Ho Ching and her management team on the novel sdpro and sdst. Successful incubator project with Temasek Foundation led to full implementation of the coating of all HDB lift buttons, SBSTransit buses, SMRT trains and ICA checkpoints.
• Capital 95.8, 2015, Private interview for 'Antimicrobial Nano Technology'
• CNA – Singapore Tonight, 2015, Private interview for 'Long Lasting Antimicrobial product'
• Invited speaker for Vertebrate Genomics Club (VERGE), Cornell, 2013
• Committee for The 9th Annual Biological and Biomedical Sciences Symposium, 2011
• Leadership training (Postdoctoral Leadership Program), 2011
• Committee member, Postdoc Advisory Committee, Office of Postdoctoral Studies, 2010
• Worldwide best outstanding grant application award, 2008, Kemin Industries (Asia) Private Limited
• US Patent, 2008, Broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity of Lactobacillus johnsonii D115.
• Best White Paper publication award, 2006, Yeo, W.M. and Tan, H.M. for 'The Effect of ACID LAC and CloSTAT on Broiler Chickens Challenged with Eimeria spp. and C. perfringens.'

Hernandez D., Yeo W.M., Brooks M.B., Ness S.L., Divers T.J., Stokol T. 2016. Effects of various antiplatelet drugs on ex vivo platelet activation induced by equine herpesvirus type 1.Am J Vet Res. 77(12):1366-1373.

Stokol T., Yeo W.M., Burnett D., DeAngelis N., Huang T., Osterrieder N., Catalfamo J. 2015. Equid herpesvirus type 1 activates platelets. PLoS One. 23;10(4):e0122640. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0122640. eCollection.

Yeo W. M., N. Osterrieder and T. Stokol. 2013. Equine herpesvirus type 1 infection induces procoagulant activity in equine monocytes. Veterinary Research. 44(1):16.

Yeo W. M., Y. Isegawa and Vincent T. K., Chow. 2008. The U95 protein of human herpesvirus 6B interacts with human GRIM-19: silencing of U95 expression reduces viral load and abrogates loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. Journal of Virology. 82(2):1011-20.

Yeo W. M. and Vincent T. K., Chow. 2007. The VP1 structural protein of enterovirus 71 interacts with human ornithine decarboxylase and gene trap ankyrin repeat. Microbial Pathogenesis. 42(4):129-37.

Lal S. K., P. Kumar, W. M. Yeo, A. Kar-roy and Vincent T. K. Chow. 2006. The VP1 protein of Human Enterovirus 71 is capable of self-association using a 66-297 amino acid interaction domain. Journal of Medical Virology. 78(5): 582-90.

Sim del L. C., W. M. Yeo and V. T. K. Chow. 2002. The novel human HUEL (C4orf1) protein shares homology with the DNA-binding domain of the XPA DNA repair protein and displays nuclear translocation in a cell cycle-dependent manner. International Journal of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. 34(5): 487-504.

Chow V. T., M. K. Sakharkar, D. P. Lim and W. M. Yeo. 2001. Phylogenetic relationships of the seven coat protein subunits of the coatomer complex, and comparative sequence analysis of murine xenin and proxenin. Biochemical Genetics. 39(5-6): 201-11.

Chow V. T., P. A. Tambyah, W. M. Yeo, M. C. Phoon and J. Howe J. 2000. Diagnosis of nipah virus encephalitis by electron microscopy of cerebrospinal fluid. Journal of Clinical Virology. 19(3):143-7.

Chow V. T., E. Loh, W. M. Yeo, S. Y. Tan and R. Chan. 2000. Identification of multiple genital HPV types and sequence variants by consensus and nested type-specific PCR coupled with cycle sequencing. Pathology. 32(3):204-8.

Industry-related publications

The anti-Clostridium and anti-Campylobacter activity of CloSTAT compared to other probiotic products. 2008.

Yeo W. M. and H. M. Tan. The re-isolation of Bacillus subtilis PB6 from the gastrointestinal tract of healthy chicken. 2008.

Yeo W. M., J. Tan and H. M. Tan. Reduction of airborne particles of dry products through granulation. 2008.

Yeo W. M. and H. M. Tan. Broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity of Lactobacillus johnsoniiD115. 2008.

Yeo W.M. and H.M. Tan. The stability and efficacy of Bacillus Subtilis PB6 in raw material and CloSTATTMbased on cell viability and streak line technique. 2007.

Yeo W.M., S. Khuat and H. M. Tan. “Anti-microbial and anti-corrosion properties of the new Sal CurbTM brand KF Liquid”. 2007.

Yeo W.M. and H. M. Tan.  "The Effect of ACID LAC® and CloSTAT™ on Broiler Chickens Challenged with Eimeria spp. and C. perfringens." 2006.

Yeo W.M., Y. Lao and H. M. Tan. “Efficacy of SansavirTMBrand Liquid on Killing H5N1 Strain Avian Influenza Virus”. 2006.

Yeo W.M., S. Khuat and H. M. Tan.“Investigation of the Antiviral Property of a Plant Extract Against the H3N2 Influenza Virus Using the Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis”. 2006.

Yeo W.M., S. Khuat and H. M. Tan. “The Stability and Efficacy of Bacillus subtilis PB6 in Raw Material and CloSTAT™ Based on Cell Viability and Streak Line Technique”. 2006.

Yeo W.M., S. Khuat and H. M. Tan. “Improving the Dustiness of Sal CURB Dry Products and Particle Size Evaluation of the Dry Ingredients”. 2006.

• Old Folks Home, 1994, 1995, Monthly voluntary work as part of the Singapore Armed Force healthy life style program.
• NKF Singapore, 2015, present, Yearly voluntary work.

• Tissue culture experience
• Most prokaryote and eukaryote molecular work
• Microfluidics assays
• Confocal microscopy, electron microscopy and flow cytometry
• Bead-based immunological assay, ELISA and ELISPOT
• Well-versed in Yeast-Two-Hybrid system
• ChIP, immuno- and co-immuno-precipitation assay
• CRISPR-Based Protein Detection
• DNA-microarray and qPCR
• Cloning, gene knockdown assay and shRNA
• General virology procedures
• Blood collection from horse
• Well-versed in Bioinformatics software eg. BLAST, DNAstar, Oligotech, Pubmed & Scifinder Scholar