Dr. Yew Chee Wei

Dr. Yew Chee Wei

Institut Penyelidikan Bioteknologi, UMS

Following the implementation of National Biotechnology Policy 2.0 since 2022, it is of utmost important to foster both the tertiary education and research towards the transition of bio-innovative society. I aspire to be an expert in Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics. Both of these disciplines are the core in developing Biotechnology as one of the key contributor towards the development of better living quality of the people. It is also important for sustainable national economic growth while addressing the current challenges in parallel with global warming, green technology, food security, healthcare and potential pandemic of new diseases.

My field of research can be grossly categorized as i) Molecular Genetics, ii) Bioinformatics and iii) Plant Biotechnology. I have been trained with in-depth skills and knowledge on plant tissue culture, molecular techniques for conducting experiments and analyses on DNA/RNA works (microRNAs, Sanger's sequencing, short-read sequencing, qPCR, use of bioinformatic tools & data interpretation, etc.). I am currently venturing into research as well as collaboration on medical genetics that focus on the genetic variations among the local indigenous people of Sabah, particularly on ageing-driven and mitochondrial-related disorders. Besides, I have strong interest in regenerative medicine, metagenomics, species identification of medicinal plants, that are currently working together with respective stakeholders and communities on these discipline. Meanwhile, projects on translational research and commercialization on durians and medicinal plants are in plan and to be kicked off by the end of 2025.

Apart from being a researcher, I have been giving lectures on molecular genetics and bioinformatics for both undergraduates and postgraduates. It is important to deliver and equip these knowledge to the students in the field of Biotechnology as genetics is one of the core that are intensively investigated and applied in molecular biology of diseases that eventually be channeled towards Precision Medicine / Pharmacogenomics. This is in line with the current advancement in artificial intelligence and utilization of big data in Biotechnology.

Research

Projects

22

Active

5

Grants

RM 2,811,200.67


Research Interests & Expertise

Anthropological Studies - Indigenous People (Including Orang Asli)

Bioinformatics - Genome Annotation, Assembly and Mapping

Biological Sciences - Plant Biodiversity and Conservation

Biological Sciences - Molecular Genetics

Biomedical Engineering - Gene Transformation

Entrepreneurship - Corporate Entrepreneurship (Including Intrapreneurship and Spinoff)

Medical Sciences - Neurological Disorder (Including Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral Vascular Disorder, Degenerative Diseases, Epilepsy, Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Neuromuscular Diseases)

Publications

Total Publications by Year

NOTE: N/A = Data not available, 0 = Data not completed


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Documents

15

H-Index

6

Citations

82

Affiliation

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Research listing

Current Research Projects

Characterization of mitochondrial dna heteroplasmy and ancestry-specific haplogroups among the kadazan–dusun people of sabah

Leader

2025 - 2028

Identification of aroma production genes in tarap through comparative genomics analysis

Member

2024 - 2026

Sars-cov-2 genomic sureveillance phase 2 expansion to wastewater

Member

2023 - 2025

In vitro evaluation of the protective effects of mito organelles (mo) against amyloid-beta peptide induced toxicity in human neuroblastoma shsy5y cells.

Leader

2022 - 2024

Inferring genetic origin of the kadazan-dusun people in sabah via molecular anthropology approaches

Leader

2021 - 2025

Publications listing

NOTE: PUBLICATION DATA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS WILL BE DISPLAYED

Showing 1 to 10 of 18 entries

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Mohammad Zahirul Hoque , Yew Chee Wei , Mohammad Zahirul Hoque , Yew Chee Wei (2026) , Genetic Diversity And Historical Divergence Of Malays And Indigenous Populations In Peninsular Malaysia And Northern Borneo

2.

Yew Chee Wei , Wee Ching Ching , Yew Chee Wei , Wee Ching Ching (2026) , Applications Of Omics In Deciphering The Unique Traits Of Durian, The King Of Fruits

3.

Yew Chee Wei , Wee Ching Ching , Yew Chee Wei , Wee Ching Ching (2026) , Applications Of Omics In Deciphering The Unique Traits Of Durian, The King Of Fruits

4.

Mohammad Zahirul Hoque , Yew Chee Wei , Mohammad Zahirul Hoque , Yew Chee Wei (2026) , Genetic Diversity And Historical Divergence Of Malays And Indigenous Populations In Peninsular Malaysia And Northern Borneo

5.

Yew Chee Wei , Krishnan Nair A/l Balakrishnan , Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Cahyo Budiman , Zarina Binti Amin , Krishnan Nair A/l Balakrishnan , Yew Chee Wei , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Cahyo Budiman , Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling , Zarina Binti Amin (2024) , 16s Rrna Metagenomics Data On The Bacterial Bommunities In Poring Hot Spring, Sabah, Malaysia

6.

Cahyo Budiman , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Yew Chee Wei , Zarina Binti Amin , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Cahyo Budiman , Yew Chee Wei , Zarina Binti Amin (2024) , 16s Rrna Metagenomics Data On The Bacterial Communities In Poring Hot Spring, Sabah, Malaysia

7.

Yew Chee Wei , Krishnan Nair A/l Balakrishnan , Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Cahyo Budiman , Zarina Binti Amin , Krishnan Nair A/l Balakrishnan , Yew Chee Wei , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Cahyo Budiman , Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling , Zarina Binti Amin (2024) , 16s Rrna Metagenomics Data On The Bacterial Bommunities In Poring Hot Spring, Sabah, Malaysia

8.

Suryani Binti Saallah , Yew Chee Wei , Nurul Elyani Bt Mohamad , Yew Chee Wei , Nurul Elyani Bt Mohamad , Suryani Binti Saallah (2024) , Screening Of Microbial Population In Sabah Tea Kombucha Pellicle For Its Potential As Prebiotic And Probiotic Supplement

9.

Cahyo Budiman , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Yew Chee Wei , Zarina Binti Amin , Mardani Bin Abdul Halim , Cahyo Budiman , Yew Chee Wei , Zarina Binti Amin (2024) , 16s Rrna Metagenomics Data On The Bacterial Communities In Poring Hot Spring, Sabah, Malaysia

10.

Suryani Binti Saallah , Yew Chee Wei , Nurul Elyani Bt Mohamad , Yew Chee Wei , Nurul Elyani Bt Mohamad , Suryani Binti Saallah (2024) , Screening Of Microbial Population In Sabah Tea Kombucha Pellicle For Its Potential As Prebiotic And Probiotic Supplement


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