Erick Tjhin

Dr. Erick Tjhin is a Research Fellow at the Division of Biomedical Science & Biochemistry, The Australian National University. His research focuses on biochemical and molecular mechanisms in apicomplexan parasites, particularly Plasmodium falciparum (malaria) and Toxoplasma gondii, with an emphasis on coenzyme A biosynthesis, antiplasmodial drug development, and metabolic pathways.

Research interests include:

• Enzymology of pantothenate kinase and phosphofructokinase in parasitic metabolism
• Structure-activity relationship studies for antiplasmodial agents
• Arginine transport mechanisms in Toxoplasma gondii
• Development of animal-product-free culture media for parasitology research

Recent publications highlight advancements in coenzyme A-targeting antimalarials, heteroaromatic ring modifications for drug stability, and glycolytic enzyme roles in parasitic resistance. Collaborations span parasitology, medicinal chemistry, and molecular biology.