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Dorothy Cheong

Dorothy Cheong

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Fellow at National University of Singapore

  • Education

    • Anderson Junior College

      2010 - 2011
      A levels 4H2 Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics 2 Distinctions

      Activities and Societies: Anderson Junior College Students' Council

    • National University of Singapore

      2016 - 2021
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Plans and executes departmental events as an executive committee member of the NUS Physiology Graduate Students Society. Closely mentors final year undergraduate students in the laboratory. Awards:Finalist, NUS 3-Minute Thesis, 2020People's Choice Award, NUS Physiology Science Pitch Day, 2020Best Poster Presentation Award, 8th Annual Biomedical Scientific Congress, 2019APSR/ISRD Travel Award, American Thoracic Society, 2019APSR Asthma Assembly Best Abstract Award, Asia Pacific Society of Respirology, 2018Best Poster Presentation Award, 9th Models of Physiology and Disease Symposium, 2017

    • National University of Singapore

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) Life Sciences 2nd Upper Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: NUS Bash Committee 2015, Vice Director NUS Science Project Angel XVI Committee, OCIP Team NUS Science Camp Committee 2013, Marketing Executive

  • Experience

    • National Kidney Foundation

      Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
      Administrative Officer

      Provided good customer service for patients in the Admissions Department.Responsible for processing large volumes of patient data with utmost precision.

    • National University of Singapore

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2025

      BSL3 Core Facility- Supporting various SARS-CoV-2 projects (in vitro and in vivo)- Basic skills in PET-CT machineDepartment of Microbiology & Immunology- Enterovirus- Asthma- Handling of neonatal miceLung Disease Research Laboratory- Precision cut lung slices Research skills:- Cell culture- Real-time qPCR and western blotting- TotalLab & GraphPad analyses- Staining techniques (IHC, BrdU, PAFS)- Microscopy and confocal imaging- Animal (mice) handling and experimentation- Animal husbandry- Myograph and lung function analyses- Calcium assay and imaging- Seminar and conference presentations

      • Research Fellow

        Dec 2020 - Mar 2025

      • Postgraduate Student

        Aug 2016 - Mar 2021

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

      Mar 2025 - now
      Manager

      Human Potential Coordinating Office (HPCO), Biomedical Research Council (BMRC)Grant Management- Manage Prenatal and Early Childhood (PEC) grants under the RIE2025 Early Life Funding Initiative

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • R1 Licence

      National Environment Agency
      Feb 2023

    • L6 Licence

      National Environment Agency
      Sept 2021

    • N3 Licence

      National Environment Agency
      Sept 2019

    • L5 Licence

      National Environment Agency
      Aug 2021

    • Responsible Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (RCULA)

      National University of Singapore
      Jun 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Dorothy Cheong
      COVID-19 Resilience Medal - Nov 2023
    • Awarded to Dorothy Cheong
      NCID Short-term Fellowship (Outgoing) FY2023 NCID Aug 2023
    • Awarded to Dorothy Cheong
      NUS Research Scholarship -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Drummer

      Issued by Bethany Presbyterian Church English Congregation on Jan 2007
      Bethany Presbyterian Church English CongregationAssociated with Dorothy Cheong

    • OCIP Team

      Issued by Project Angel XVI on Oct 2013
      Project Angel XVIAssociated with Dorothy Cheong