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Wei Chuen POH

Wei Chuen POH

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  • About me

    PhD Candidate at the National University of Singapore l Chemical Biology l Medicinal Chemistry l Organic Chemistry

  • Education

    • Singapore

      2012 - 2015
      Diploma in Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Sciences Chemistry 3.85/4.00

      Activities and Societies: SP Acoustic Guitarist Club Well-versed in a multitude of chemistry techniques such as HPLC, organic synthesis, NMR and reaction optimization.Relevant Modules and grades: Advanced Organic Chemistry, A, Medicinal Chemistry, B+, Drug Design and Discovery, B+FYP Project: Development of a Method to Determinate the Thermal Properties of a Small Class of Diethyl Substituted Isophthalate Analogues(Project Supervisor: Dr Chia Fu Siong, Dr Soh Chai Hoon, Dr Pularakat Sumod A.)Project mainly revolves around… Show more Well-versed in a multitude of chemistry techniques such as HPLC, organic synthesis, NMR and reaction optimization.Relevant Modules and grades: Advanced Organic Chemistry, A, Medicinal Chemistry, B+, Drug Design and Discovery, B+FYP Project: Development of a Method to Determinate the Thermal Properties of a Small Class of Diethyl Substituted Isophthalate Analogues(Project Supervisor: Dr Chia Fu Siong, Dr Soh Chai Hoon, Dr Pularakat Sumod A.)Project mainly revolves around methodology development to synthesize target compound using microwave assisted synthesis and using common purification techniques to isolate the target polymer. Further analysis was carried out using thermal analysis techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis. Co-curricular Activities: - In-charge of weekly lesson plan and taught basic music theory/practical skills to new guitar learners. - Performed in during CCA showcase 2013 - Course ambassador for 2013 open house Show less

    • National University of singapore

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Chemistry) Chemistry 4.47/5.00

      Academic Achievements:- UROPS: Visible Light Mediated C-H Functionalization Enabled by Br Radical Generation (Supervisor: Assistant Professor Wu Jie, Dr. Jia Penghao) | Grade Attained: A-- Academic publication on UROPs work on Chem journal- FYP Project: Development of Enterobactin-OMV System for Drug Delivery Across Gram-Negative Bacterial Outer Membrane (Supervisor: A/P Chng Shu-Sin, Mentors: Liew Fu Kian, Chong Zhi Soon) | Grade Attained: A+Volunteering… Show more Academic Achievements:- UROPS: Visible Light Mediated C-H Functionalization Enabled by Br Radical Generation (Supervisor: Assistant Professor Wu Jie, Dr. Jia Penghao) | Grade Attained: A-- Academic publication on UROPs work on Chem journal- FYP Project: Development of Enterobactin-OMV System for Drug Delivery Across Gram-Negative Bacterial Outer Membrane (Supervisor: A/P Chng Shu-Sin, Mentors: Liew Fu Kian, Chong Zhi Soon) | Grade Attained: A+Volunteering Experiences:Science Flag AY17/18: - Executive, old items collection and beneficiary visitsScience Flag AY18/19:- Executive, publicity Show less

  • Experience

    • A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research

      Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
      Research Intern

      Project Title: Protein Capture Agent Project Summary: Rationale drug design to seek for effective protein capture agents. Main skills involved- FACS, solid phase protein synthesis, MALDI-TOF MS, peaks studio.Project Supervisor: Dr Jessica Oon

    • The Snack Culture Company

      Mar 2015 - May 2015
      Service Crew

      Service-crew at The Snack Culture Company. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain proper hygiene standards within the cafe space. - Timely clearance of tables after customers.- Assisted with preparation of food in the kitchen.

    • Frasers Property Limited

      May 2015 - Jul 2015
      Property Service Officer

      Ensure proper property handover to new owners and management of project inventory.

    • Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)

      Mar 2016 - Aug 2017
      Head Dispensary Medic

      Overall head in-charge of the dispensary of Changi Airbase (West) medical center. Key Responsibilities:- Inventory management to ensure appropriate medicine stock in the dispensary. - Ensure proper drug dispensing to patients. - Key person to ensure proper expired drugs disposal. - Training of new dispensary medic to uphold proper dispensary standards.

    • National University of Singapore

      May 2019 - Nov 2019
      Summer Research Student

      UROPS: Visible Light Mediated C-H Functionalization Enabled by Br Radical Generation (Supervisor: A/P Wu Jie, Dr. Jia Penghao)Research aims to discover a novel method to selectively functionalize simple alkanes using bromine radicals generated in the presence of a photo catalyst. Other skills attained in this research involves: photocatalysis synthesis, organic synthesis techniques, reaction optimization, reaction screening, NMR and mass spectrometry.

    • National University of Singapore

      Aug 2020 - now

      Researching on Tol-Pal protein interactions in Escherichia coli in A/P Chng Shu-Sin's lab. Research Project Title: Development of Enterobactin-OMV Conjugates for Drug Delivery Across the Gram-negative Bacterial Outer MembraneThe research aims to develop a novel drug delivery system capable of smuggling large antibiotic payload across the Gram-negative outer membrane using outer membrane vesicle systems.

      • Doctoral Student

        Jun 2021 - now

      • Final Year Undergraduate Research Student

        Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wei Chuen POH
      NUS Graduate Research Scholarship NUS Aug 2020 Graduate research scholarship supporting my graduate studies dream!

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Science Flag Committee

      Issued by National University of Singapore on May 2017
      National University of SingaporeAssociated with Wei Chuen POH