Tan Yee Joo

Associate Professor Tan Yee Joo is affiliated with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. Their research focuses on hepatitis viruses (HBV, HCV), influenza viruses, and emerging pathogens like Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, SARS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2. The lab investigates viral proteins' roles in host interactions, antibody-based interventions, and developing protein production methods to combat chronic and acute viral infections.

Educations:

• BA
• MA
• DPhil

Research Interests:

• Characterization of viral proteins and their host interactions
• Monoclonal antibody development for viral targets
• Development of immunogenic protein fragments
• Novel viral-host interaction inhibitors for hepatitis B virus

Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, cross-neutralization studies between SARS and SARS-CoV-2, and T-cell immune responses in asymptomatic infections. The lab also explores JAK inhibition's role in reducing liver infectivity and mitigating inflammation.

Advising & Grants:

• Advising: No formal advisees listed
• Grants/Research funding: Not detailed

Labs/Teams: Leads a virology-focused laboratory studying hepatitis and emerging viruses, collaborating internationally on coronavirus research.