Wilson Yong Thau Lym Email: wilsonyg@ums.edu.my Tel: +6088-320000 ext. 5593 Fax: +6088-320993 Expertise: Plant Biotechnology ResearcherID: B-7058-2012 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION 1. Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2004. 2. Master of Science (Plant Biotechnology), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2007. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION 1. Lecturer, Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2007. 2. Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2008. 3. Coordinator for Animal and Plant Culture Laboratory, Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2011. AREAS OF EXPERTISE 1. Plant Biotechnology 2. Plant Genetic Engineering 3. Plant Tissue Culture 4. Plant Molecular Biology 5. Algal Biotechnology 6. Biochemistry RESEARCH 1. In vitro propagation of Jatropha curcas as an alternative source of biofuel production, Project Leader, 2007-2008, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. 2. Optimization of tissue culture system for seaweed micropropagation through callus induction and thallus regeneration, Project Leader, 2008-2009, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. 3. Mechanism of gene regulation by micro-rnas at different development stages of fruit ripening, Project Member, 2008-2011, Ministry of Higher Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme), National. 4. Projek pengkulturan rumpai laut: In vitro micropropagation and genetic characterization of commercially important Eucheuma seaweed in Sabah, Project Member, 2009-2010, Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM), National. 5. In vitro propagation and pharmaceutical evaluation of Kappaphycus alvarezii and Eucheuma denticulatum, two commercially important seaweeds in Sabah, Project Leader, 2010-2012, Ministry of Higher Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme), National. 6. Development of DNA molecular markers for the varietal identification of Eucheuma, an economically important seaweed species from Sabah, Project Member, 2010-2012, Ministry of Higher Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme), National. 7. Analysis of apoptosis- and proliferation-related genes expression on breast cancer cell lines treated with wild-edible mushroom, Project Member, 2011-2013, Ministry of Higher Education (Fundamental Research Grant Scheme), National. 8. Geran penyelidikan rumpai laut UMS 2011-2013 (Bidang: Seedling Production of Seaweeds), Project Leader, 2011-2013, Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU), Project EPP3, National. EXPERT CONSULTATION/CONSULTANCY In vitro micropropagation of commercially important seaweeds, Bio Ocean Sdn. Bhd., Consultant, 2011-2012. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION 1. Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB), Member, 2008-present.
2. Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), Member, 2011-present. EXPERT/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1. American Society for Horticultural Science Publication (ASHS), Manuscript Reviewer, 2004-2005, International. 2. Borneo Science (Universiti Malaysia Sabah Publication), External Referee, 2009-2010, National. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS 1. Anugerah Tokoh Penyelidik (Penyelidik Muda), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2010. 2. Anugerah Perkhidmatan Terpuji (APT), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2010. 3. Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang (APC), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2009. 4. Silver Medal, Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2012, PWTC Kuala Lumpur, 16-18 February 2012: Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A, Euche-Reactor TM : A growth chamber for Eucheuma seedlings production, National. 5. Gold Medal (Research Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 6-7 June 2011: Yong WTL, Ting SH, Wong SH, Chin WL, Anton A, In vitro thallus regeneration of commercially important seaweed species (Kappaphycus alvarezii and Eucheuma denticulatum). 6. Silver Medal (Innovation Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 6-7 June 2011: Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A, Euche-Reactor TM A growth chamber for Eucheuma seedlings production. 7. Bronze Medal (Research Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 6-7 June 2011: Yong WTL, Cheong BE, Chew CSY, Lau TY, Anton A, Chemical profile, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of seaweeds from Sabah. 8. Bronze Medal (Research Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 6-7 June 2011: Chin WL, Thien VY, Yong WTL, Anton A, Molecular characterization of Eucheuma based on mitochondrial and ribosomal DNA regions. 9. Bronze Medal (Innovation Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 6-7 June 2011: Rodrigues KF, Chin WL, Yong WTL, Tani Z, ISOSAT: Microsatellite Isolation Kit. 10. Silver Medal, BioInno Awards 2010, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), 1-3 November 2010: Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin GJWL, Anton A, EucheRich TM Eucheuma species growth enhancer, National. 11. Silver Medal (Innovation Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2010, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 5-6 April 2010: Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin GJWL, Anton A, EucheRich TM An optimized Eucheuma spp. culturing media. 12. Bronze Medal (Research Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2010, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 5-6 April 2010: Yong WTL, Ting SH, Stanis CS, Suhaimi N, Anton A, Callus induction, filament production and thallus regeneration of commercially important Eucheuma seaweed in Sabah. 13. Bronze Medal, BioInno Awards 2009, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), 17-19 November 2009: Mokhtar RAM, Milton V, Yong WTL, Innovative Screening Method of Potential Antidiabetic Plants, National. 14. Silver Medal (Innovation Category), Pertandingan Penyelidikan dan Rekacipta (PEREKA) 2009, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 10-11 July 2009: Mokhtar RAM, Milton V, Yong WTL, Innovative Screening Method of Potential Antidiabetic Plants. PUBLICATIONS Journals 1. Chen SY, Yap WS, Yong WTL. 2012. Comparison of anthocyanin and phenolic contents between tuber and callus of Ipomoea batatas (L.). Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science 35: 9-14. 2. Yong WTL, Chew CSY, Rodrigues KF. 2011. Expression of six chloroplast genes in Jatropha curcas callus under light and dark conditions. American Journal of Plant Sciences 2: 650-656. 3. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A. 2011. In vitro micropropagation of Eucheuma seaweeds. International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering (IPCBEE) 7: 58-60. 4. Yong WTL, Henry ES, Abdullah JO. 2010. Enhancers of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Tibouchina semidecandra selected on the basis of GFP expression. Tropical Life Sciences Research 21: 115-130. 5. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO, Mahmood M. 2009. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Melastoma malabathricum and Tibouchina semidecandra with sense and antisense dihydroflavonol-4-reductase (DFR) genes. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 96: 59-67. 6. Abdullah JO, Yong WTL. 2007. Melastomataceae: Inherent economical values substantiating potential transgenic studies in
the Family. Transgenic Plant Journal 1: 237-243. 7. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO, Mahmood M. 2006. Optimization of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation parameters for Melastomataceae spp. using green fluorescent protein (GFP) as a reporter. Scientia Horticulturae 109: 78-85. 8. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO, Mahmood M. 2006. Minimal inhibitory concentrations of kanamycin on Melastoma malabathricum and Tibouchina semidecandra. Malaysian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 13: 27-31. 9. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO, Mahmood M. 2004. Parameters optimization of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Melastoma malabathricum. Transactions of the Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology 13: 164-169. 10. Rodrigues KF, Yong WTL. 2012. Genetic diversity of commercial Capsicum frutescens varieties cultivated in Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science. (submitted) Books 1. Mokhtar RAM, Gumbilai VMJ, Yong WTL. 2011. Effect of Plant Extracts on RNA Expression Profiles. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN 978-3-8443-0172-4. 2. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO, Mahmood M. 2010. Genetic Transformation of Melastomataceae spp.. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN 978-3-8383-3818-7. Proceedings 1. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A. 2011. In vitro micropropagation of Eucheuma seaweeds. Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Biotechnology and Food Science (ICBFS 2011), Bali Island, Indonesia, pp 58-60. 2. Yong WTL, Kamaruddin NA, Anton A. 2009. Genetic engineering of aquatic plants for phytoremediation: Case study of phosphorus uptake by Melastomataceae spp. in the Likas Wetlands. Proceedings of JSPS-VCC Core University Program International Seminar on Wetlands & Sustainability Wetland & Climate Change: The Needs for Integration, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, pp 65-76. 3. Anton A, Kamaruddin NA, Yong WTL. 2008. Bioengineering of aquatic plants for phytoremediation: Identification, cloning and characterization of transporter genes to enhance phosphorus uptake. Proceedings of the Sixth Seminar on Waste & Water Management and Technologies 2008, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, pp 106-110. Conferences/Seminars 1. Thien VY, Chin WL, Yong WTL, Anton A. 2011. Molecular characterization of Eucheuma seaweeds based on the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) region. 9 th Malaysia Genetics Congress (9 th MGC 2011), 28-30 September 2011, Pullman Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. 2. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A. 2011. In vitro micropropagation of Eucheuma seaweeds. 2011 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology and Food Science (ICBFS 2011), 1-3 April 2011, Hotel Santika Premiere, Bali Island, Indonesia. 3. Chew CSY, Yong WTL, Rodrigues KF. 2010. Gene expression of Jatropha curcas callus under condition of photoperiod and darkness. UMS Biotechnology Symposium IV: Harnessing Biological Resources Through Biotechnology, 1-3 December 2010, Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 4. Ting SH, Yong WTL, Chin GJWL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A. 2010. Intelligent photobioreactor for seaweed mass propagation. UMS Biotechnology Symposium IV: Harnessing Biological Resources Through Biotechnology, 1-3 December 2010, Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 5. Yong WTL, Kamaruddin NA, Anton A. 2009. Genetic engineering of aquatic plants for phytoremediation: Case study of phosphorus uptake by Melastomataceae spp. in the Likas Wetlands. JSPS-VCC Core University Program International Seminar on Wetlands & Sustainability 2009 Wetland & Climate Change: The Needs for Integration, 26-28 June 2009, Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 6. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO, Mahmood M. 2008. Improvement of gene transfer efficiency for the transformation of flower colour gene in Tibouchina semidecandra cogn.. 33 rd Annual Conference of The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 27-28 August 2008, Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 7. Anton A, Kamaruddin NA, Yong WTL. 2008. Bioengineering of aquatic plants for phytoremediation: Identification, cloning and characterization of transporter genes to enhance phosphorus uptake. 6 th Seminar on Water Management (JSPS-VCC), 17-18 July 2008, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 8. Chen SY, Tan KY, Yap WS, Yong WTL. 2008. Callus induction and selected secondary plant metabolites determination from Centella asiatica and Ipomoea batatas (L.). 19 th Intervarsity Biochemistry Seminar, Malaysian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 22 March 2008, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. 9. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO, Mahmood M. 2006. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Melastoma malabathricum with
antisense dihydroflavonol-4-reductase (DFR) gene. Trends in Biotechnology 3 Symposium, 4-6 September 2006, Marriot Putrajaya, Malaysia. 10. Yong WTL. 2006. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Melastomataceae spp. with sense and antisense dihydroflavonol- 4-reductase (DFR) gene. BioTech Colloquium April 2006, 17-18 April 2006, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. 11. Yong WTL. 2005. Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Melastomataceae spp. with antisense dihydroflavonol-4- reductase (DFR) gene. BioTech Colloquium February 2005, 22-23 February 2005, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. 12. Yong WTL, Abdullah JO. 2004. Parameters optimization of Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Melastoma malabathricum. 15 th Malaysian Society of Plant Physiology Conference, 14-16 September 2004, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. Research Abstracts 1. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A. 2011. Euche-Reactor TM : A growth chamber for Eucheuma seedlings production. Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2012, 16-18 February 2012, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A. 2011. Euche-Reactor TM A growth chamber for Eucheuma seedlings production. Pereka UMS 2011, 6-7 June 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 3. Rodrigues KF, Chin WL, Yong WTL, Tani Z. 2011. ISOSAT: Microsatellite Isolation Kit. Pereka UMS 2011, 6-7 June 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 4. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Wong SH, Chin WL, Anton A. 2011. In vitro thallus regeneration of commercially important seaweed species (Kappaphycus alvarezii and Eucheuma denticulatum). Pereka UMS 2011, 6-7 June 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 5. Yong WTL, Chew CSY, Rodrigues KF. 2011. Chloroplast gene induction under differential light conditions in Jatropha curcas. Pereka UMS 2011, 6-7 June 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 6. Yong WTL, Cheong BE, Chew CSY, Lau TY, Anton A. 2011. Chemical profile, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of seaweeds from Sabah. Pereka UMS 2011, 6-7 June 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 7. Chin WL, Thien VY, Yong WTL, Anton A. 2011. Molecular characterization of Eucheuma based on mitochondrial and ribosomal DNA regions. Pereka UMS 2011, 6-7 June 2011, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 8. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin, GJWL, Anton A. 2010. EucheRich TM Eucheuma species growth enhancer. BIOMALAYSIA 2010, 1-3 November 2010, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. 9. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Stanis CS, Suhaimi N, Anton A. 2010. Callus induction, filament production and thallus regeneration of commercially important Eucheuma seaweed in Sabah. Pereka UMS 2010, 5-6 April 2010, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 10. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin GJWL, Anton A. 2010. EucheRich TM An optimized Eucheuma spp. culturing media. Pereka UMS 2010, 5-6 April 2010, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia. 11. Mokhtar RAM, Gumbilai VMJ, Yong WTL. 2009. Innovative Screening Method of Potential Antidiabetic Plants. BIOMALAYSIA 2009, 17-19 November 2009, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. 12. Yong WTL, Rahim AA. 2009. Callus proliferation in Jatropha curcas leaf explants as a potential source of biofuel upscale production. Pereka UMS 2009, 10-11 Julai 2009, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah Malaysia. 13. Mokhtar RAM, Milton V, Yong WTL. 2009. Gene expression analysis of antidiabetic plants using real-time PCR. Pereka UMS 2009, 10-11 Julai 2009, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah Malaysia. Articles in Bulletin 1. Yong WTL, Chin WL, Anton A. 2011. In vitro Thallus Regeneration of Commercially Important Eucheuma Seaweeds. Quest: A Bulletin of the Centre for Research & Innovation vol 4/2011, p 3, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, ISSN: 2180-2904. 2. Yong WTL, Ting SH, Chin WL, Rodrigues KF, Anton A. 2011. Euche-Reactor TM : A Growth Chamber for Seaweed Seedlings Production. Quest: A Bulletin of the Centre for Research & Innovation vol 4/2011, p 6, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, ISSN: 2180-2904. 3. Yong WTL. 2011. Winner of the Young Researcher Award 2010. Quest: A Bulletin of the Centre for Research & Innovation vol 3/2011, p 23, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, ISSN: 2180-2904. 4. Yong WTL, Gansau JA. 2010. In vitro Propagation of Jatropha curcas as an Alternative Sourse for Biofuel Production. Quest: A Bulletin of the Centre for Research & Innovation vol 2/2010, p 9, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, ISSN: 2180-2904. 5. Yong WTL, Gansau JA. 2010. Optimization of Tissue Culture System for Seaweed Micropropagation through Callus Induction and Thallus Regeneration. Quest: A Bulletin of the Centre for Research & Innovation vol 2/2010, p 10, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia, ISSN: 2180-2904.
6. Yong WTL. 2008. Agrobacterium-mediated Transformation of Wild Senduduk (Melastoma malabathricum) and Blue Senduduk (Tibouchina semidecandra) with Sense and Antisense Dihydroflavonol-4-reductase Genes. BioTech Communications vol 7/2008, pp 31-32, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia, ISSN: 1823-3279. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 1. EucheRich TM : Trademark (Cap Dagangan), No. Pendaftaran: TM2011018831 (Kelas 16) & TM2011018832 (Kelas 1). 2. Euche-Reactor TM Euchema Seedlings Production Chamber: Patent Searched. POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION 1. Stepfanie Evert Jole, Master of Science, In vitro propagation and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of Jatropha curcas, Main supervisor, 2009. 2. Ting Siew Hoo, Master of Science, Micropropagation and genetic characterization of commercially important Eucheuma seaweed in Sabah, Supervisory committee, 2010. 3. Thien Vun Yee, Master of Science, Development of DNA molecular markers for the varietal identification of Eucheuma, an economically important seaweed species from Sabah, Malaysia, Supervisory committee, 2010. 4. Yong Yoong Soon, Master of Science, Acclimatization and evaluation of chemical compositions of Malaysian tissue cultured seaweeds, Main supervisor, 2011. 5. Valention Milton Junior Gumbilai, Master of Science (Coursework), The effect of plant extracts on the RNA expression profiles of pancreatic cells in Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, Co-supervisor, 2008. 6. Cassandra Chew Sze Yii, Master of Science (Coursework), Expression of six chloroplast DNA genes in Jatropha curcas callus under light and dark conditions, Main supervisor, 2010. EXPERT LINKAGES 1. Orchid Research Project, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2009, National. 2. Seaweed Research Project, Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University, 2011, National. Last Update: 13 March 2012