Song Cheen

Dr. Song Cheen is a Research Fellow at the Microbiome Research Centre, School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia. His work focuses on health informatics, bioinformatics, and machine learning applications in healthcare. He earned a PhD in Bioinformatics (2021–2024) and a BSc (Hons) in Bioinformatics (2015–2018), both from University of Malaya.

Education:

• PhD in Bioinformatics, University of Malaya (2021–2024)
• BSc (Hons) in Bioinformatics, University of Malaya (2015–2018)

Research interests include the human microbiome’s role in health/disease, predictive modeling, and AI-driven healthcare solutions. Current projects investigate microbiome responses to probiotics, alcohol effects on gut microbiota, and FOS supplementation in elderly populations.

Projects (2025–2026):

• Protein/Probiotics supplementation’s impact on faecal microbial composition
• Alcohol’s effects on gut microbiota and probiotic protection
• FOS supplementation for underprivileged elderly gut health

Advising/Grants: Collaborator on multiple grants focused on microbiome research and healthcare analytics. No formal student advisees listed.

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Microbiome Research Centre. Work aligns with UN SDGs related to health and innovation.