معرفی
Dr. Tan Hock Siew is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Science, Monash University Malaysia. His expertise spans microbial genetics, RNA biology, and antimicrobial resistance. He holds a PhD from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany, focusing on Helicobacter pylori's small RNAs. His research aims to combat pathogens via RNA-based strategies, including developing aptamers and riboregulators. He has led projects like the Shigella-Caenorhabditis elegans infection model and aptamer-based antitoxins.
Education:
- PhD in Molecular Microbiology, University of Würzburg (2011–2014)
- Masters in Biotechnology, University Sains Malaysia (2008–2011)
- Bachelor's in Honours Science, University Sains Malaysia (2004–2008)
Research Interests:
- Riboregulation in pathogens
- RNA-based synthetic biology for antimicrobials
- Antibiotic resistance mechanisms
- Aptamer design and applications
Recent Articles Trends: Dr. Tan's 2024–2025 publications focus on RNA biology, pathogen adaptation, and natural product-based antimicrobials, with emphasis on Shigella, Acinetobacter, and wastewater microbiome studies.
Awards:
- 2024 PVC Commendation for Excellence in Research
- 2023 HiTEL Teaching and Learning Competition Gold Medal
- 2022 Dean's Excellence in Honours Supervision
Teaching & Grants: Teaches Recombinant DNA Technology and Molecular Biology. Principal Investigator for projects like "Aptamers against Cobra Venom" (2023–2026) and "Shigella Antivirulence Agents" (2020–2024). Active in STEM education outreach.
Labs & Teams: Leads the Patrick-HS-Tan Lab at Monash, focusing on RNA biology and antimicrobial innovation. Collaborates with institutions globally via ResearchGate.
