PROFILE
UPM's Staff Profile
YBHG. PROFESOR DR. LING KING HWA
KETUA JABATAN
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
PROFESSIONAL
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NAME :
(Ybhg. Profesor Dr.) Ling King Hwa
POSITION :
Ketua Jabatan
ENTITY :
Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2020
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (NEUROGENETICS) - 2016-2020
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
2011
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Developmental Neurogenetics), Dean's Commendation, 2011
University of Adelaide, Australia.
University of Adelaide, Australia.
2005
MASTER OF SCIENCE, (Genetics) With Distinction, 2005
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor DE, Malaysia.
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor DE, Malaysia.
2003
CERTIFICATE, With Distinction, 2003
S* Life Science Informatics Alliance,
S* Online Bioinformatics Course (http://www.s-star.org/)
S* Life Science Informatics Alliance,
S* Online Bioinformatics Course (http://www.s-star.org/)
2002
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (Biomedical Sciences) Hons., 2002
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor, MALAYSIA.
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor, MALAYSIA.
1998
MALAYSIA HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (MHSC), 1998
(Equivalent to A-Level)
Abdul Rahman Talib National Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang.
(Equivalent to A-Level)
Abdul Rahman Talib National Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang.
1996
SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM), 1996
(Equivalent to O-Level)
Alor Akar National Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang.
(Equivalent to O-Level)
Alor Akar National Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
2005
June – Dec 2005
TEACHING ASSISTANT
S* Life Science Informatics Alliance,
S* Online Bioinformatics Course
Hosted by the National University of Singapore, Singapore
(www.s-star.org)
TEACHING ASSISTANT
S* Life Science Informatics Alliance,
S* Online Bioinformatics Course
Hosted by the National University of Singapore, Singapore
(www.s-star.org)
2004
2004 – present
TUTOR IN GENETICS & MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor DE.
TUTOR IN GENETICS & MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor DE.
2002
2002 – 2004
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Department of Human Growth and Development,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor DE.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Department of Human Growth and Development,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Universiti Putra Malaysia,
UPM Serdang, Selangor DE.
1998
1998 – 1999
TEMPORARY TEACHER
St Thomas National Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang DM.
TEMPORARY TEACHER
St Thomas National Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang DM.
COURSE ATTENDED
2005
30th June – 4th July 2005 (Level: National)
Malaysian Nationhood Course for Overseas Master/PhD Candidates (KAO-H0994-05) organized by the Biro Tatanegara, Prime Minister Department, Malaysian Government. [Participant]
Malaysian Nationhood Course for Overseas Master/PhD Candidates (KAO-H0994-05) organized by the Biro Tatanegara, Prime Minister Department, Malaysian Government. [Participant]
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SEMINAR
2010
20-22nd Jan 2010
Attachment at Dr Carlos Portera-Cailliau’s laboratory at UCLA, USA. The attachment involved hands-on training on In Utero Electroporation (IUE) technique and was to learn how to surgically construct a cranial window on mouse.
Attachment at Dr Carlos Portera-Cailliau’s laboratory at UCLA, USA. The attachment involved hands-on training on In Utero Electroporation (IUE) technique and was to learn how to surgically construct a cranial window on mouse.
2006
4-8th Sept 2006
8th Melbourne Bioinformatics Course organized by The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Participant]
8th Melbourne Bioinformatics Course organized by The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. [Participant]
2005
30th June – 4th July 2005
Malaysian Nationhood Course for Overseas Master/PhD Candidates (KAO-H0994-05) organized by the Biro Tatanegara, Prime Minister Department, Malaysian Government. [Participant]
Malaysian Nationhood Course for Overseas Master/PhD Candidates (KAO-H0994-05) organized by the Biro Tatanegara, Prime Minister Department, Malaysian Government. [Participant]
2005
22nd Feb – 5th Mac 2005
Attachment at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Genome Institute (WTSGI), Hinxton and Institute for Animal Health (IAH), Compton, UK. [Practical training in genome annotation]
Attachment at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Genome Institute (WTSGI), Hinxton and Institute for Animal Health (IAH), Compton, UK. [Practical training in genome annotation]
2003
8-19th Dec 2003
Workshop on "Genome Sequencing" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Facilitator]
Workshop on "Genome Sequencing" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Facilitator]
2003
6-7th Oct 2003
Workshop on "gRNA – Genomics Research Network and Architecture" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
Workshop on "gRNA – Genomics Research Network and Architecture" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
2003
28th July 2003
Training on "Statistical Methods for Experimental Research" organized by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM, Selangor, Malaysia, and UPM Veterinary Alumni. [Participant]
Training on "Statistical Methods for Experimental Research" organized by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM, Selangor, Malaysia, and UPM Veterinary Alumni. [Participant]
2003
8-11th Jan 2003
Workshop on "Automated Sequencing: ABI PRISM 3730 Genetic Analyzer" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
Workshop on "Automated Sequencing: ABI PRISM 3730 Genetic Analyzer" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
2002
16-20th Dec 2002
Workshop on "Genome Informatics" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
Workshop on "Genome Informatics" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
2002
5-9th Aug 2002
Workshop on "Bioinformatics Tools for Molecular Biologist" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
Workshop on "Bioinformatics Tools for Molecular Biologist" at MTDC-UKM, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
2002
30-31st May 2002
Workshop on "Automated Sequencing: ABI PRISM 377" at Faculty of Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
Workshop on "Automated Sequencing: ABI PRISM 377" at Faculty of Biotechnology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
2002
15-19th April 2002
Workshop on "Detection of Sequence Variants: Real-Time PCR and WAVE™ Technology" at CGAT, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
Workshop on "Detection of Sequence Variants: Real-Time PCR and WAVE™ Technology" at CGAT, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. [Participant]
2001
Mac-May 2001
Clinical laboratory training, Department of Pathology, Kuantan General Hospital,
Pahang, Malaysia.
Clinical laboratory training, Department of Pathology, Kuantan General Hospital,
Pahang, Malaysia.
PAPER PRESENTED
2010
14-19th Jan 2010
M1181: A novel miRNA involved in development of the mouse embryo. Keystone Symposia Conference, Colorado, USA. [Poster presenter]
M1181: A novel miRNA involved in development of the mouse embryo. Keystone Symposia Conference, Colorado, USA. [Poster presenter]
2009
15-17th Nov 2009
Functional analysis of novel antisense transcripts at Sox4 gene locus during mouse cerebral corticogenesis. The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) National Sci. Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. [Poster presenter]
Functional analysis of novel antisense transcripts at Sox4 gene locus during mouse cerebral corticogenesis. The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) National Sci. Conference, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. [Poster presenter]
2009
1st Sept 2009
Discovery of a novel microRNA that may involve in early development of the mouse brain, neuronal differentiation and embryonic stem cell. FHS 2009 Postgraduate Research Expo, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. [Poster presenter]
Discovery of a novel microRNA that may involve in early development of the mouse brain, neuronal differentiation and embryonic stem cell. FHS 2009 Postgraduate Research Expo, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. [Poster presenter]
2009
2nd June 2009
Discovery of novel miRNAs in the developing mouse brain by in depth sequencing of small RNAs. The Australian Society for Medical Research, SA 2009 Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. [Poster presenter]
Discovery of novel miRNAs in the developing mouse brain by in depth sequencing of small RNAs. The Australian Society for Medical Research, SA 2009 Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. [Poster presenter]
2008
22nd Jul 2008
Global expression analysis revealed spatio-temporal regulation and genomic clustering of Sox4 sense-antisense transcripts during cerebral corticogenesis in the mouse. FHS 2008 Postgraduate Research Expo, SA, Australia. [Poster presenter]
Global expression analysis revealed spatio-temporal regulation and genomic clustering of Sox4 sense-antisense transcripts during cerebral corticogenesis in the mouse. FHS 2008 Postgraduate Research Expo, SA, Australia. [Poster presenter]
2008
17-21st Feb 2008
Global expression analysis of the developing mouse cerebral cortex reveals spatio-temporal regulation of sense and antisense expressions. 29th Lorne Genome Conference, Victoria, Australia. [Poster presenter]
Global expression analysis of the developing mouse cerebral cortex reveals spatio-temporal regulation of sense and antisense expressions. 29th Lorne Genome Conference, Victoria, Australia. [Poster presenter]
2007
5th Jul 2007
High-throughput validation of mouse brain expression data using Roche Universal Probe Library (UPL) and LC480 real time PCR instrument. Genomic Disorder Research Centre Seminar Series, Melbourne University. [Invited Speaker]
High-throughput validation of mouse brain expression data using Roche Universal Probe Library (UPL) and LC480 real time PCR instrument. Genomic Disorder Research Centre Seminar Series, Melbourne University. [Invited Speaker]
2007
12-17th Jul 2007
Global expression analysis and identification of novel regulatory networks during cortical development in mouse. The IBRO World Congress of Neuroscience, Victoria, Australia. [Poster presenter]
Global expression analysis and identification of novel regulatory networks during cortical development in mouse. The IBRO World Congress of Neuroscience, Victoria, Australia. [Poster presenter]
2007
5-7th May 2007
A single nucleotide polymorphism of the human fatty acid amide hydrolase gene (FAAH): Risk of drug addiction in Malaysian subjects. The 7th National Congress on Genetics, Kelantan, Malaysia. [Co-author for poster]
A single nucleotide polymorphism of the human fatty acid amide hydrolase gene (FAAH): Risk of drug addiction in Malaysian subjects. The 7th National Congress on Genetics, Kelantan, Malaysia. [Co-author for poster]
2006
26th Nov-1st Dec 2006
Neuropathology and global gene expression in Ts1Cje, a mouse model of Down syndrome. The 3rd Australian Health and Medical Research Congress (AH&MRC),Victoria, Australia. [Co-author for poster]
Neuropathology and global gene expression in Ts1Cje, a mouse model of Down syndrome. The 3rd Australian Health and Medical Research Congress (AH&MRC),Victoria, Australia. [Co-author for poster]
2005
29th April 2005
Sequencing, assembly and analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. Sequencing Workshop, National Genome Institute, Malaysia. [Invited Speaker]
Sequencing, assembly and analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. Sequencing Workshop, National Genome Institute, Malaysia. [Invited Speaker]
2005
4-5th April 2005
Sequencing and analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 15th Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB), Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. [Invited Speaker]
Sequencing and analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 15th Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB), Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. [Invited Speaker]
2005
24-25th Feb 2005
Assembly, finishing and sequence analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 3rd Eimeria Genome Consortium Meeting, Wellcome Trust Sanger Genome Institute, Hinxton, United Kingdom. [Oral presenter]
Assembly, finishing and sequence analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 3rd Eimeria Genome Consortium Meeting, Wellcome Trust Sanger Genome Institute, Hinxton, United Kingdom. [Oral presenter]
2004
20th-21st Dec 2004
High-throughput sequencing and analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. The 4th Annual Seminar for National Science Fellowship 2004, jointly organized by the MOSTI and USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. [Oral presenter]
High-throughput sequencing and analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. The 4th Annual Seminar for National Science Fellowship 2004, jointly organized by the MOSTI and USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. [Oral presenter]
2004
8-10th Jan 2004
Sequencing analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 2nd Annual Microbial Genomics Top-Down Projects Meeting, Pan Pacific Hotel, Pangkor Island. [Oral presenter]
Sequencing analysis of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 2nd Annual Microbial Genomics Top-Down Projects Meeting, Pan Pacific Hotel, Pangkor Island. [Oral presenter]
2003
12-25th May 2003
High-throughput sequencing of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. Eimeria Genome Consortium Meeting at Institute of Animal Health, Compton, United Kingdom. [Oral presenter]
High-throughput sequencing of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. Eimeria Genome Consortium Meeting at Institute of Animal Health, Compton, United Kingdom. [Oral presenter]
2003
3-5th Dec 2003
GAP4: Multiple Integrated Assemblies – Toward the generation of a complete sequence of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 8th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, National University of Singapore, Singapore. [Poster presenter]
GAP4: Multiple Integrated Assemblies – Toward the generation of a complete sequence of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. 8th Biological Sciences Graduate Congress, National University of Singapore, Singapore. [Poster presenter]
2003
8-10th Sept 2003
A survey of repetitive elements in chromosome one and two of Eimeria tenella. International Conference on Bioinformatics, Penang, Malaysia. [Co-author for poster]
A survey of repetitive elements in chromosome one and two of Eimeria tenella. International Conference on Bioinformatics, Penang, Malaysia. [Co-author for poster]
2003
8-10th Sept 2003
The assembly and generation of a draft sequence for chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. International Conference on Bioinformatics, Penang, Malaysia. [Poster Presenter]
The assembly and generation of a draft sequence for chromosome one of Eimeria tenella. International Conference on Bioinformatics, Penang, Malaysia. [Poster Presenter]
2003
12th Aug 2003
A survey of DNA repeats in chromosome one and two of Eimeria tenella. 28th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Putrajaya, Malaysia. [Co-author for poster]
A survey of DNA repeats in chromosome one and two of Eimeria tenella. 28th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Putrajaya, Malaysia. [Co-author for poster]
2003
12hb Aug 2003
Detection of the angiotensinogen gene M235T variant and its association with essential hypertension and plasma renin activity in Malaysian subjects. 28th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
Detection of the angiotensinogen gene M235T variant and its association with essential hypertension and plasma renin activity in Malaysian subjects. 28th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
2003
2-6th Jul 2003
The angiotensinogen M235T gene Variants and its association with essential hypertension and plasma renin activity in Malaysian subjects. 7th International Symposium on Mutations in the Genome. Palm Cov. Australia. [Co-author for poster]
The angiotensinogen M235T gene Variants and its association with essential hypertension and plasma renin activity in Malaysian subjects. 7th International Symposium on Mutations in the Genome. Palm Cov. Australia. [Co-author for poster]
2003
8-10th June 2003
High-throughput sequencing of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella for gene discoveries. Universiti Putra Malaysia 2003 R&D Exhibition, PKSSAAS Hall, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. [Poster presenter]
High-throughput sequencing of chromosome one of Eimeria tenella for gene discoveries. Universiti Putra Malaysia 2003 R&D Exhibition, PKSSAAS Hall, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. [Poster presenter]
2002
22nd-24th May 2002
The prevalence of MTHFR677C-T missense mutation, total homocysteine levels and associated risk factors in Malay subjects. Young Researcher awards for MSMBB, Selangor. [Oral presenter]
The prevalence of MTHFR677C-T missense mutation, total homocysteine levels and associated risk factors in Malay subjects. Young Researcher awards for MSMBB, Selangor. [Oral presenter]
TEACHING
2010
Human Genetics Module (SPP3251) - MD programme.
2010
Medical Genetics (HGD5502) - Postgrad. MSc/PhD
2010
Gene Expression Module (SPP3241) - MD programme.
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT
2009
Best Poster Presentation Award – SA, Australia level, 2009
The Australian Society for Medical Research.
The Australian Society for Medical Research.
2009
Discipline of Medicine Travelling Fund, UoA, 2009 – AUD500.00
To Keystone Symposia Conference in Colorado, USA.
To Keystone Symposia Conference in Colorado, USA.
2009
FHS Postgraduate Travelling Fellowship Award, UoA, 2009 – AUD1500.00
To Keystone Symposia Conference in Colorado, USA.
To Keystone Symposia Conference in Colorado, USA.
2008
AFSI equivalent – International Level, 2008 - 2010
Adelaide Fees Scholarship International for pursuing PhD degree in The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Adelaide Fees Scholarship International for pursuing PhD degree in The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
2007
Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2007 – International Level, 2007
Listed biographee in Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2007 edition.
Listed biographee in Marquis Who’s Who in the World 2007 edition.
2006
UPM Scholarship – University Level, 2006 - 2009
Universiti Putra Malaysia Staff Training Scholarship for pursuing PhD degree in The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Universiti Putra Malaysia Staff Training Scholarship for pursuing PhD degree in The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
2006
MIFRS Scholarship – International Level, 2006 - 2008
Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship for pursuing PhD degree in The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarship for pursuing PhD degree in The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
2006
Excellence Service Award – University Level, 2006
For excellence service provided in the year 2006 at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
For excellence service provided in the year 2006 at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia.
2004
Gold Prize – National Level, 2004
For the best oral presentation (Biotechnology Section)
4th Annual Seminar for National Science Fellowship 2004
Ling KH, Rosli R, Shamsudin MN, Mohamed R, Wan KL. High-throughput sequencing and analysis of chrom
For the best oral presentation (Biotechnology Section)
4th Annual Seminar for National Science Fellowship 2004
Ling KH, Rosli R, Shamsudin MN, Mohamed R, Wan KL. High-throughput sequencing and analysis of chrom
2003
Silver Medal Award – University Level, 2003
UPM 2003 Research & Development Exhibition.
UPM 2003 Research & Development Exhibition.
2003
Best Poster Presentation Award – National Level, 2003
The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB).
The Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSBMB).
2003
Certificate of Appreciation – National Level, 2003
For the contribution to the rapid genome sequencing, assembly and analysis of two coronavirus genomes.
By The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.
For the contribution to the rapid genome sequencing, assembly and analysis of two coronavirus genomes.
By The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment.
2002
National Science Fellowship (NSF) – National Level, 2002 – 2004
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Malaysia.
Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Malaysia.
1996
Excellent Award for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia – School Level, 1996
For Excellent Achievement in Science
Alor Akar National Type Secondary School, Kuantan, Pahang DM, Malaysia.
For Excellent Achievement in Science
Alor Akar National Type Secondary School, Kuantan, Pahang DM, Malaysia.
1996
Model Student Award – School Level, 1996
Alor Akar National Type Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang DM, Malaysia.
Alor Akar National Type Secondary School,
Kuantan, Pahang DM, Malaysia.
1996
Excellent Award for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia – State Level, 1996
For Excellent SPM Achievement
Pahang State Foundation, Malaysia.
For Excellent SPM Achievement
Pahang State Foundation, Malaysia.
AREA OF SPECIALISATION
Genomics and transcriptomics
Developmental Neurogenetics
RESEARCH AREA
Role of Sox4 sense and antisense transcripts in brain and cancer development.
Discovery of new genes/transcripts/small RNAs during mammalian or disease development.
The biology and genetics of long non-coding RNA during mammalian development.