Dr. Attaur Rahman, PhD (Hong Kong), Postdoc (Hong Kong).
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong.
I am Dr. Attaur Rahman from Pakistan, did my bachelor as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (Gold Medalist), MPhil in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry (Gold Medalist) from Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam Pakistan. I have earned my PhD in Medical Sciences specialized in Cardiovascular Physiology from the Centre for Cardiovascular Genomics and Medicine (CCGM), Department of Medicine and Therapeutics (MEDT), Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong. Currently, I am perusing my Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Postdoc) training in Mitochondrial Biology in CCGM, MEDT, CU Medicine at the CUHK Hong Kong.
I am a cardiovascular physiologist and mitochondrial biologist, and my research is focused on inter mitochondrial communication (IMC) and innovative role of mitochondrial dynamic (MD) and mitochondrial nanotunnels (MNTs) in mediating cardioprotection against Ischemia Reperfusion Injury (IRI)-induced ST Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction (IRI-STEMI). I am keenly interested in altered cardiac mitochondrial morphology (shape, size, positioning and motility) and novel compensatory physiological mechanisms of mitochondrial nanotunneling in cardiomyocytes during the course of development of MI and genetic and pharmacological manipulation of MNTs to find out some therapeutic avenues. In addition, I am particularly interested in Intermitochondrial Communication (IMC), Mitochondrial Quality Control (MQC) mechanisms and Artificial Mitochondrial Transfer and Transplantation (AMTT) therapy including horizontal and vertical mitochondrial transfer in settings of cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases (AD, PD, HD, ALS) and Tumor Microenvironment (TME). Besides this, I am also avidly interested in Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) particularly IVF, ICSI, ASFI, ET and Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) for rare mitochondrial diseases.
I am a motivated and results-oriented Biochemistry graduate with a strong passion for research and academia. I have developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills in areas such as molecular biology, laboratory techniques, and computational and natural product drug discovery. As a quick learner and open-minded team player, I aim to make meaningful contributions through innovative and impactful scientific research.
Biochmeistry Graduate|Research Enthusiast
Our lab uses genetically modified mouse models and a combination of cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry techniques to study the role of altered mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolism in human diseases. A primary analytical tool of the group is metabolomics, which enables the parallel quantification of hundreds of small molecule metabolites. The team also uses computational approaches to integrate datasets from multi-dimensional analyses, including metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics, with the aim to model aging-related disorders and to generate mechanistic hypotheses that will be cross validated experimentally.
Lloyd Mabonga
Postdoctoral Research Scientist, University of Pretoria, Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI)
Fun Man Fung
Assistant Professor/ Committee on Chemistry Education, University College Dublin/ IUPAC
Dr. Fun Man Fung is a trained Analytical Chemist. He earned his postgraduate degrees from NUS and Technische Universität München (TUM). As a passionate educator and aspiring change-maker, he has contributed articles for CNA Channel News Asia, The Straits Times, The Conversation, and the World Economic Forum. His research centers on STEAM Education, EdTech, Science of Learning, and 21st Century Skills.
He co-edited two books on Chemistry Education:
[1] 10 Things You Must Know About the International Chemistry Olympiad (World Scientific) and
[2] Technology-Enabled Blended Learning Experiences for Chemistry Education and Outreach (Elsevier).
In 2022, Fun Man was elected council member of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC), and he served on the IUPAC Committee on Chemistry Education since 2020. Since 2021, Fun Man served as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board at the Journal of Chemical Education, ACS Publications, and FEBS Open Bio, the premium Open-Access journal at the Federation of the European Biochemical Societies. He is the founding chair of the ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapter Singapore.
Olufunke is a researcher and a lecturer. Over the years, her area of research have covered topics on drug metabolism and toxicology biochemistry, nutritional biochemistry, endocrinology, cardiovascular research, Phytomedicine, neuroscience, and functional food research. Her main focus as a scientist is to contribute my quota with my in-depth knowledge in fundamental research into translational medicine. I am willing to collaborate and work with individuals or teams that have similar vision.
James Jacob
Bioinformatics Researcher | Molecular Modeler | MSc Candidate | Erasmus+ Fellow, University of Nairobi
I am a bioinformatician and molecular biologist with a strong interest in bridging experimental science and computational analysis. My work centres on genomics and proteomics, with experience and expertise in molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, toxicological profiling, ADMET analysis, and biomarker discovery using NGS data. I’m particularly motivated by the potential of integrating wet-lab research with advanced data-driven approaches to accelerate discoveries in biomedical science.
I am Aberham Abere Alemayehu, I have MSc degree in medical parasitology and currently I am working as a lecturer and researcher on infection diseases at University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
Associate Dean for Flexible and Digital Education, Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health Sciences