Singapore, Singapore
My current interests lie in the field of bioinformatics. More specifically, I am looking into equipping myself with the necessary computing skills to simulate, predict and develop novel therapeutics, and am hoping to enter a post-graduate course on computational chemistry or biology. In future, I hope to reach the competency level to be able to independently research and develop a novel therapeutic via the bioinformatics approach, and contribute to the scientific bioinformatics community. My current soft skills, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, have been rigorously honed during my undergraduate days in the NUS Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) course, in which I was taught to develop valuable habits in continuous, self-driven learning. Along the way, after discovering my interest in the world of academia, I wish to continue honing my research skills to a competency level at which I am able to keep myself updated and have minimal knowledge gaps.
Retail Pharmacy - Attached to Raffles City (8 weeks) and Parkway Parade (4 weeks) outlets. - Trained to counsel patients on maintaining general health, and managing minor ailments and simple chronic conditions (cough/cold/allergy, pain/fever/headache, gastrointestinal, dermatological, wound care, health supplements, etc.). - Trained in the accurate retail supply and wholesale of health products (appropriate recommendations for GSL medicines/P and P+ medicines/medical devices, accurate dispensing of POMs, etc.). - Trained in the appropriate education of patients on the use of health products (blood pressure/glucose monitoring, inhaler use, smoking cessation, etc.). - Trained in the monitoring and intervention for drug-related problems (interactions, indication, safety, dosing, etc.). - Trained to evaluate, analyse, synthesise, and summarise information to address drug information and health product enquiries, with appropriate evidence-based references (clinical guidelines, UpToDate, etc.). - Honed communication and customer service skills through multiple interactions with patients. - Familiarised and obtained hands-on experience in operating Watsons' internal databases (PharmMS, RSIM, WePharm). - Project: Supported Watsons Health Category Training team in educating non-pharmacy store staff about health products by creating Q&A presentation slide decks.
Local Regulatory Affairs (RA) - Trained in the processes for regulatory control of therapeutic products, controlled drugs, medical devices, chinese proprietary medicines, cosmetics, health supplements, and traditional medicines in Singapore. - Performed supporting tasks in the formulation of regulatory submissions/proposals to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), such as product registration/notification and variation application. - Evaluated external communication materials for messaging to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), patients or members of public based on clinical evidence and local guidelines for advertisements and sales promotion. - Project: Crafted a new work instruction for the registration of pesticides and repellent products regulated by the National Environment Agency (NEA), and presented to different departments (RA, HR, marketing and sales). Quality Assurance (QA) - Trained in the regulatory processes for ensuring the quality and safety of products distributed, and that they meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) & Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. - Performed supporting tasks as part of the company's Quality Management System (QMS), including reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drafting Corrective and Preventive Action reports. Pharmacovigilance (PV) - Trained in the regulatory processes for Adverse Event (AE) reporting to HSA. - Performed literature review to monitor for new AEs as part of PV efforts.
- Final year research project attachment with A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (ID Labs) and Bioinformatics Institute (BII). Refer to Projects - Computational Design of ACE2 Decoy Receptors Against HCoV-NL63: Insights and Future Directions for more details. - Contributed to construction of a mutant library for ACE2 decoy receptors against HCoV-NL63. - Integrated homology modelling (SWISS-MODEL), stability prediction (FoldX), and structural visualisation (PyMOL) to analyse protein-docking mechanisms, and design single-, double- and triple-mutant candidates for ACE2 decoy receptors against HCoV-NL63. - Trained in proper and safe handling of biological agents (CHO cells, NL63 pseudo-viruses), and core cell culture techniques (cell line propagation, cell passaging, aseptic techniques). - Conducted luciferase neutralisation assays to assess efficacy of ACE2 decoy receptor candidates against HCoV-NL63, and compare their potencies with wild-type ACE2. - Presented and attained "Best Oral Presentation" at 33rd Singapore Pharmacy Congress, as Presenting Author.
- Responsible for updating and safekeeping of both personal and confidential information of all Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) military personnel. - Created presentation slides about Human Resource (HR) processes in BMTC, contributing to organisation's success in achieving Singapore Quality Class (SQC) Star status and Training Institute Excellence Model (TIEM) certification. - Awarded Letter of Appreciation from Commander SAF BMTC for valuable contribution to BMTC's TIEM certification and SQC Star status. - Graded "Outstanding" for both Overall Conduct and Overall Performance as an NSF (National Service Full-time) and given a testimonial for outstanding performance.
- Organised by Temasek Junior College. - Conducted regular data cleaning for company's events and programs records to ensure accurate history of company's milestones. - Developed communication and critical thinking skills through frequent discussions with mentor (Team Manager) and co-workers during official meetings. - Delivered a creative pitch about an educational mobile application for Primary and Secondary school students to company.