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Yee Hwa Wong is a researcher at Nanyang Technological University's School of Biological Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, with a research focus on protein engineering, enzymology, and antibiotic development. Her work primarily centers on bacterial epitranscriptome targeting and tRNA modification pathways as novel targets for antimicrobial agents.
Dr. Wong's research interests span protein engineering and modification, with particular expertise in protein ligases and tRNA-modifying enzymes. Her work bridges biochemistry and medicinal chemistry, developing novel approaches for antibiotic discovery through structure-based enzyme inhibition. She has made significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms of tRNA-(N1G37) methyltransferase (TrmD) and its potential as an antibiotic target, as well as engineering protein ligases for biotechnological applications.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on bacterial epitranscriptome as an emerging frontier in antibiotic development. Her work combines structural biology, enzymology, and medicinal chemistry approaches to develop novel antimicrobial agents targeting essential tRNA modification pathways in bacterial pathogens. The research demonstrates innovative approaches to overcoming antibiotic resistance through targeting previously underexplored cellular mechanisms.
Dr. Wong has been involved in significant collaborative research projects, particularly with Julien Lescar at NTU and Peter Dedon at MIT, indicating active participation in international research networks focused on combating antibiotic resistance.
