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Hong Leong Cheah has ten years of experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, and seven years translating research writings. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in 2011 and progressed to postgraduate studies in molecular biology and bacteriology at Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he earned his Master’s degree in 2014 and a Ph.D. in 2022. His doctoral research concentrated on RNA-seq analysis to establish the transcription start site landscape and small RNA profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, uncovering the complex regulatory networks that contribute to bacterial survival in hostile environments. In January 2023, he joined Monash University Malaysia as a Research Fellow in the Malaysian BioGenome Project, focusing on conservation genomics, particularly the establishment of reference genomes and population genomics of native aquatic animals, including sea cucumbers, sharks, rays, and peat swamp fishes, under the guidance of Professor Qasim Ayub. His current research interests also encompass eDNA-based monitoring of marine biodiversity and the study of mangrove ecosystems.
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