Member Profile
Eng Hwa Wong
Country of origin: Malaysia Currently in: Malaysia, Puchong, Selangor General field of specialization: Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences-
Degrees
2008 Doctorate Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences -
Current Research Activities
Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Research 1. Synergistic antibacterial activity of novel exogenous metabolite-polymyxin combinations against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Project Leader, 2019 to 2021, National 2. A New Concept of Biodegradable Hybrid Microspheres Combining Both Chemotherapeutic and Radioactive Agents for Liver Cancer Treatment, Co-researcher, 2019 to 2021, National 3. Dissecting the complex interplay between the Acinetobacter baumannii and lung epithelial cells using direct hybridization-based digital counting. , Co-researcher, 2018 to 2019, Taylor's University 4. Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites in Combination with Allicin for Targeting Fungal Biofilm of C. Albicans, C. Neoformans and A. Fumigatus , Co-researcher, 2018 to 2020, Taylor's University 5. Dissecting the complex interplay between the Acinetobacter baumannii and lung epithelial cells using direct hybridization-based digital counting, Co-researcher, 2018 to 2020, Taylor's University 6. Diagnosis of lung related diseases by assessing vibration patterns of structures in the thoracic cavity, Co-researcher, 2017 to 2018, Taylor's University 7. Molecular characterization of EPA genes in C. glabrata and its pathogenesis in antifungal resistance, Co-researcher, 2017 to 2020, Taylor's University 8. Enhancement of human health and wellbeing in Asian cities., Co-researcher, 2017 to 2020, Taylor's University Molecular Characterisation of EPA genes in C.glabrata and its pathogenesis in antifungal resistance. , Co-researcher, 2017 to 2018, Taylor's University
Publications resulting from Research:
ARTICLE IN JOURNALS
Year 2020
Sulin Choo, Voon Kin Chin, Eng Hwa Wong, Priya Madhavan, Sun Tee Tay, Phelim Voon Chen Yong, Pei Pei Chong. Review: Antimicrobial properties of allicin used alone or in combination with other medications. 2020. Folia Microbiologica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12223-020-00786-5 [ISI/Scopus-indexed, Impact Factor = 1.448] (ISI-Indexed)
Ahmad, B., Friar, E. P., Vohra, M. S., Garrett, M. D., Serpell, C. J., Fong, I. L., & Wong, E. H. (2020). Mechanisms of action for the anti-obesogenic activities of phytochemicals. Phytochemistry, 180, 112513. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031942220305483?via%3Dihub [ISI/Scopus indexed; Impact Factor: 3.044] (ISI-Indexed)
Yao Mun Choo, Shelley Springer, Ke Xin Yip, Azanna Ahmad Kamar, Eng Hwa Wong, Shaun Wen Huey Lee, and Nai Ming Lai. High- versus low-dose conventional phototherapy for neonatal jaundice (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD003308. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003308.pub2. [Cochrane Reviews, Impact Factor = 7.755] (ISI-Indexed)
Bilal Ahmad, Christopher J Serpell, Isabel Fong Lim, Eng Hwa Wong. Molecular Mechanisms of Adipogenesis: The Anti-Adipogenic Role of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase. Review, Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. – Cellular Biochemistry, 2020. Front. Mol. Biosci., 08 May 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2020.00076 [ISI/Scopus-indexed, Impact Factor = 4.188] (ISI-Indexed)
Saleemi, M. A., Ahmad, B., Benchoula, K., Vohra, M. S., Mea, H. J., Chong, P. P., Palanisamy, N. K., & Wong, E. H. (2020). Emergence and molecular mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV to target host cells and potential therapeutics. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 85, .1-14. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1567134820304147?via%3Dihub [ISI/Scopus Indexed, Impact Factor: 2.773] (ISI-Indexed)
Muhammad Sufyan Vohra, Bilal Ahmad, Christopher J. Serpell, Ishwar S. Parhar, Eng Hwa Wong*. Murine in vitro cellular models to better understand adipogenesis and its potential applications. Differentiation, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diff.2020.08.003 [IS/ScopusI-indexed, Impact Factor = 2.567] (ISI-Indexed)
M.A Saleemi, Y.L. Kong, P.V.C. Yong, E.H. Wong. An overview of recent development in therapeutic drug carrier system using carbon nanotubes. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology 2020, 59, 101855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101855 [ISI/Scopus-indexed, Impact Factor = 2.734] (ISI-Indexed)
Mansab Ali Saleemi, Mohammad Hosseini Fouladi, Phelim Voon Chen Yong and Eng Hwa Wong. Elucidation of Antimicrobial Activity of Non-Covalently Dispersed Carbon Nanotubes. Materials 2020, 13(7), 1676; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13071676 - 03 Apr 2020 [ISI/Scopus-indexed, Impact Factor = 3.057] (ISI-Indexed)
Wan Yean Chung, Yan Zhu, Mohd Hafidz Mahamad Maifiah, Naveen Kumar Hawala Shivashekaregowda, Eng Hwa Wong*, Nusaibah Abdul Rahim*.Novel antimicrobial development using genome-scale metabolic model of Gram-negative pathogens: A review. The Journal of Antibiotics. [ISI/Scopus indexed; Impact Factor 2.668] (ISI-Indexed)
Mansab Ali Saleemi, Phelim Voon Chen Yong and Eng Hwa Wong. Investigation of antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of synthesized surfactant-modified carbon nanotubes/polyurethane electrospun nanofibers. (2020). Nano Structure and Nano Objects [Accepted NANOSO-D-20-00497R2: ISI/Scopus-ondexed, Impact Factor = 4.25]
Current profession
Current professional activities type:Higher Education StudyTeaching and Research in Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases
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Other Awards
Aug 2018International Award “Outstanding Scientist – Microbiology”(2018) Wong Eng Hwa (Discipline - Health and Medical Sciences) of the Venus International Research Awards-VIRA 2018 which was celebrated on the 11th August, 2018 at Radha Regent, Chennai, India during the 4th Annual Research Meet - ARM 2018.Nov 2019Long Service Award (10 years).Taylor’s University Appreciation Year 2019.Sep 2017Outstanding Abstract Award (2017)Navindra Kumari P, Ezarina Abdul Rahim, Zaini Mohd Zain, Jamal Hussaini, Eng Hwa Wong, Lwin Lwin Nyein, N. Parasakthi, Ariza Adnan. The role of Toll-like receptors in pathogenesis of pneumococci of various serotypes. 11th International Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance & 3rd International Interscience Conference on Infection and Chemotherapy (ISAAR & ICIC 2017), 14-16th September 2017, Bexco, Busan, Korea.Dec 2016Best Oral Presentation Award (2016)Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan, Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa, Voon Chen Yong, Parasakthi Navaratnam, Navindra Kumari Palanisamy, Eng Hwa Wong. Comparative analysis of the in vivo expression of the virulence factors of Acinetobacter baumannii during pneumonia. 33rd Symposium of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2016 (MSM2016), 14-17th December 2016, Ramada Plaza, Melaka, Malaysia.Mar 2016Best Poster Award (2016).Nilesh Kumar Mitra, Umesh Bindal, Wong Eng Hwa. Evaluation of locomotor function and histology of spinal cord in mouse model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis following treatment with mesenchymal stem cells. Presented at the 7th Asia Pacific International Congress of Anatomists, 17th-20th March 2016.Dec 2015Best Poster Award (2015).Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan, Mohd Nasir Mohd Desa, Parasakthi Navaratnam, Navindra Kumari Palanisamy, Yong Voon Chen, Wong Eng Hwa. Bacterial Clearance and Cytokine Profiles in a Rat Pneumonia Model Infected with Acinetobacter baumannii. Presented at the International Congress of the Malaysian Society for Microbiology 2015, 7th – 10th December 2015.Apr 2004Silver Medal and Certificate - Research & Innovation Expo (2004).Title: Antimicrobial Resistance in Malaysia. Presented at the Research & Innovation Expo 2004, University of Malaya.
