Yun Shan GOH
Education: University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Contact: Goh_Yun_Shan@a-star.edu.sg
Research Field: Immunology; Parasitology; Virology
Research Interest: My research interest lies in understanding how humoral immunity contributes to the containment and eventual clearance of infection. By characterizing immune responses elicited through natural infection and vaccination, I am interested in identifying immunogenic targets for vaccine development and correlates of protection that inform how effective, durable immunity is established. Building on these findings, I develop and validate assays based on these targets to support diagnostics and clinical investigation. This work aims to improve our understanding of protective immunity while generating practical tools for infection surveillance, vaccine evaluation, and clinical decision-making for infectious diseases.
Siew Wai FONG
Education: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Contact: Fong_Siew_Wai@a-star.edu.sg
Research Field: Immunology; Microbiology; Clinical biochemistry
Research Interest: My research interests focus on characterizing human immune responses to virus infections. In particular, I am interested in bridging the knowledge gap of vector–pathogen−host interactions in arbovirus transmission, which focuses on a new approach to target mosquito saliva. I believe with substantial understanding on the immunopathogenesis, it will permit development of intervention and therapeutics to tackle viral infections.
Eve CHOW
Education: University of Queensland
Contact: Eve_Chow@a-star.edu.sg
Research Field: Fungal pathogenesis, Antifungal Resistance
Research Interest: My interests lie in understanding how fungal pathogens adapt to the stresses of a human host and subsequently cause disease. This includes asking questions about host-pathogen interactions and the selective pressures driving antifungal resistance. I am using functional genomic screens to provide new insight into fungal pathogenesis and antifungal resistance.
Ken LOH
Education: University of Queensland, Australia
Contact: Ken_Loh_Zhixuan@a-star.edu.sg
Research Field: Fish Immunology; Infectious Diseases; Drug Discovery
Research Interest: Fishes and shellfish have been increasing in demands lately, with projected global consumption to be doubled in the next three decades. However, emerging infectious diseases are causing significant production losses, which in turn threaten food sustainability. My research interest focuses on developing vaccines against marine pathogens to combat economic impact on aquaculture farmers and to strengthen Singapore’s food security.