Puan Jecelyn Leaslie John
Fakulti Perubatan Dan Sains Kesihatan, UMS
Ms. Jecelyn Leaslie John is a dedicated lecturer and researcher specializing in infectious diseases, with a strong focus on molecular diagnostics and pathogen genomics. Born in Kota Marudu, she developed an early interest in science and medicine, which led her to pursue a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology followed by a Bachelor of Science (Biology). She was awarded a Master of Science with the Best Student Award (Science Cluster), reflecting her academic excellence and commitment to research. Her work centers on infectious disease detection, surveillance, and molecular characterization of pathogens. She have been actively involved in multiple research projects and have published numerous scientific articles, contributing to advancements in infectious disease diagnostics and gaining recognition within the scientific community.
Contact Information
Academic Department
Fakulti Perubatan Dan Sains Kesihatan
Appointed Department
Fakulti Perubatan Dan Sains Kesihatan
Education
Ijazah Sarjana Sains (Sains Perubatan)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
2022
Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (Biologi) (Hons)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
2016
Research
Projects
4
Active
4
Grants
RM 1,231,063.00
Research Interests & Expertise
Publications
Total Publications by Year
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Scopus Metrics
Scopus ProfileDocuments
16
H-Index
4
Citations
69
Institutional
18
Research listing
Completed and ongoing projects
Showing 1 to 4 of 4 entries
DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRA SENSITIVE AND ROBUST MALARIA RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TESTS USING DE NOVO ANTIGEN BINDERS
Member
2025 - 2027
EVALUATION OF TICKS AND TICK -BORNE PATHOGENS IN SABAH MALAYSIA
Member
2025 - 2027
ZOO-RDT: VALIDATING A NOVEL BIOMAKER AND ASSOCIATED REAGENTS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF ACUTE ZOONOTIC MALARIA IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
Member
2025 - 2027
A Study Of Infection And Exposure To Zoonotic And Vector-Borne Diseases
Member
2024 - 2026
Publications listing
Note: publication data for the last 3 years will be displayed
Showing 1 to 5 of 13 entries
JECELYN LEASLIE JOHN , LIA NATASHA BINTI AMIT , JAEYRES BIN JANI , KAMRUDDIN AHMED (2026), Atypical El Tor Vibrio cholerae from the second major global seventh-pandemic cholera wave is endemic in Sabah, Malaysia
JECELYN LEASLIE JOHN , JULIA A/P JOSEPH , LIA NATASHA BINTI AMIT , KAMRUDDIN AHMED (2026), Global genetic connections of emerging G8P[8] rotavirus a strains in Sabah, Malaysia
LIA NATASHA BINTI AMIT , JECELYN LEASLIE JOHN , JULIA A/P JOSEPH , KAMRUDDIN AHMED (2026), Global genetic connections of emerging G8P[8] rotavirus a strains in Sabah, Malaysia
LIA NATASHA BINTI AMIT , SYED SHARIZMAN BIN SYED ABDUL RAHIM , JULIA A/P JOSEPH , JECELYN LEASLIE JOHN , KAMRUDDIN AHMED (2026), Identification of feline-like rotavirus strains in Sabah State of Malaysian Borneo
SYED SHARIZMAN BIN SYED ABDUL RAHIM , JECELYN LEASLIE JOHN , KAMRUDDIN AHMED , LIA NATASHA BINTI AMIT , JULIA A/P JOSEPH (2026), Identification of feline-like rotavirus strains in Sabah State of Malaysian Borneo