Puan Jecelyn Leaslie John

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.

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Contact Information

Email

jecelyn@ums.edu.my

Academic Department

Fakulti Perubatan Dan Sains Kesihatan, UMS

Appointed Department

Fakulti Perubatan Dan Sains Kesihatan, UMS

Education

Ijazah Sarjana Sains (sains Perubatan)

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

2022

Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains (biologi) (hons)

Universiti Sains Malaysia

2016

Research Collaborators

Research

Projects

4

Active

4

Grants

RM 1,231,063.00

Research Interests & Expertise

Medical Sciences - Bacteriology

Medical Sciences - Molecular Microbiology

Medical Sciences - Virology

Publications

Total Publications by Year

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

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Documents

14

H-Index

4

Citations

59

Affiliation

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Research listing

Current Research Projects

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 8 of 8 entries

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Lia Natasha Binti Amit , Jecelyn Leaslie John , Kamruddin Ahmed (2026) , Global Genetic Connections Of Emerging G8p[8] Rotavirus A Strains In Sabah, Malaysia

2.

Lia Natasha Binti Amit , Julia A/p Joseph , Jecelyn Leaslie John , Kamruddin Ahmed (2026) , Global Genetic Connections Of Emerging G8p[8] Rotavirus A Strains In Sabah, Malaysia

3.

Jecelyn Leaslie John , Jaeyres Bin Jani , Lia Natasha Binti Amit , Kamruddin Ahmed (2026) , Atypical El Tor Vibrio Cholerae From The Second Major Global Seventh-pandemic Cholera Wave Is Endemic In Sabah, Malaysia

4.

Jecelyn Leaslie John , Kamruddin Ahmed (2025) , Molecular And Serological Detection Of Zika Virus And Zika–dengue Virus Coinfections In Febrile Patients In Sabah, Malaysia, 2019–2020

5.

Jecelyn Leaslie John , Kamruddin Ahmed (2025) , Genomic Analysis And Molecular Profiling Of Dengue Viruses In Sabah, Malaysia During 2019-2020

6.

Jecelyn Leaslie John , Kamruddin Ahmed (2025) , Prevalence Of Chikungunya Virus Infection In Sabah, Malaysia During 2017–2020

7.

Lia Natasha Binti Amit , Jecelyn Leaslie John , Kamruddin Ahmed , Fong Siat Yee @ Alison (2024) , Emergence Of Non-classical Genotype Constellations Of G9p[8] Rotavirus Strains In Diarrheic Children In Sabah, Malaysia

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Kamruddin Ahmed , Jecelyn Leaslie John , Mohammad Saffree Bin Jeffree (2024) , Serological Analysis In Humans In Malaysian Borneo Suggests Prior Exposure To H5 Avian Influenza Near Migratory Shorebird Habitats