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Dr. Cher-Pheng Ooi serves as Senior Lecturer in Microbiology within the Department of Biology at Edge Hill University, where he established a molecular parasitology research program in 2020. Previously, he held research positions at Imperial College London (2014-2020) and Pasteur Institute, Paris (2012-2014), building expertise in African trypanosome biology and host-pathogen interactions. He also leads Edge Hill's international educational initiatives including the BSc Global Infectious Disease Programme developed in partnership with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
His academic journey includes a PhD in Tropical Medicine from the University of Liverpool (2011) supported by an Overseas Research Students Fellowship, followed by postdoctoral training at Pasteur Institute on an Île-de-France Fellowship. This foundation in parasite-vector interactions evolved into his current research program at Edge Hill.
Dr. Ooi's research centers on African trypanosomes' sophisticated immune evasion mechanisms, with dual focus on understanding host immune response modulation during co-infections and developing synthetic peptide therapeutics targeting parasite nutrient uptake. His work addresses critical gaps in tropical disease research amid climate change and global mobility challenges, aiming to translate basic discoveries into novel interventions for neglected pathogens.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Innovation in Scholarship Award (Edge Hill Centre for Learning and Teaching, 2023)
- Genetics Society Public Engagement grant for Portable Genetics Programme
- Île-de-France International Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme Fellowship
Dr. Ooi actively mentors students through research projects and directs the Portable Genetics Programme that delivers hands-on laboratory experiences to schools. His leadership in developing Edge Hill's Global Infectious Disease Programme creates structured pathways for students to enter tropical disease research careers, supported by strategic partnerships with leading institutions like Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
At Edge Hill, he maintains an active research laboratory investigating basic parasite biology and therapeutic development, collaborating with both internal university partners and international researchers. His program leverages university resources while expanding through project student contributions and external funding initiatives focused on translational applications.
