Dr Wong Mei Szin
- Senior Lecturer
Department of Medical Education
- Sir Jeffrey Cheah ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Medical School
Faculty of Medical and Life Sciences
SDGs Focus
Biography
Dr Wong Mei Szin obtained her PhD in Science from The University of Melbourne, Australia, specializing in cell biology, and holds a Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology as well as a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her work has been published in leading international journals, including Cell Reports and BioEssays, and she has contributed to studies on nucleolar stress pathways, p53 activation, antimetastatic compounds. Dr Wong is currently a lecturer in the discipline of Physiology. She has extensive teaching experience across medical, dental, biomedical science, and optometry programs.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Melbourne, Australia (2019)
- Master of Science (Pharmacology and Toxicology), Universiti Putra Malaysia (2012)
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences, Hons), Universiti Putra Malaysia (2007)
Research Interests
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
- Ribosomopathies
Achievements & Accolades
- Industrial collaboration with Prima Nexus for a clinical study titled Adaptogenic Effects of Mushroom Blend Supplementation on Stress, Fatigue and Sleep (year 2024-2025)