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UPM's Staff Profile
DR. YU CHOO YEE
RESEARCH OFFICER
INSTITUTE OF BIOSCIENCE
yu.choo@upm.edu.my
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NAME :
(Dr.) YU CHOO YEE
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RESEARCH OFFICER
ENTITY :
INSTITUTE OF BIOSCIENCE

CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP / SEMINAR
2023
Yu, C.Y. (2023) Next-generation sequencing for Avian Research: Opportunities and Challenges. In: 1st International Conference on Poultry and Fish Vaccinology and Diagnosis, 17-18 January 2023, The Everly Hotel Putrajaya.
2023
Yu, C.Y. (2023) Artificial Intelligence for Smartphone-based Point-of-care Diagnostics. In: Perdana University Conference 2023, 8-9 September 2023, Perdana University.
2016
Yu, C. Y., G. Y. Ang, L. K. Teh & M. Z. Salleh (2016). Sports genomics. In: Pharma+BioAsia Conference, 28-29 September 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.
2016
Ang, G. Y., C. Y. Yu, L. K. Teh & M. Z. Salleh (2016). Detection of cytochrome P450 genetic polymorphisms with next-generation sequencing platform. In: Pharma+BioAsia Conference, 28-29 September 2016, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.
2013
Yu, C. Y., G. Y. Ang & Y. Y. Chan (2013). An integrated electrochemical genosensing platform based on dry reagent multiplex LATE-PCR strategy. In: AsiaSense: The 6th International Conference on Sensors, 27-29 August 2013, Ramada Plaza Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia.
2013
Yu, C. Y., G. Y. Ang & Y. Y. Chan (2013). Development of a multiplex LATE-PCR-coupled electrochemical genosensor platform for cholera. In: National Biotechnology Seminar (NBS), 6-8 June 2013, Hotel Equatorial, Penang, Malaysia.
2013
Yu, C. Y., G. Y. Ang & Y. Y. Chan (2013). A multiplex electrochemical genosensor for cholera using disposable screen-printed gold electrode bisensors. In: 3rd International Conference on Bio-sensing Technology, 13-15 May 2013, Hotel Melia, Sitges, Spain.
2013
Ang, G. Y., C. Y. Yu & Y. Y. Chan (2013). A dual-acting PCR stabilizer-hybridization accelerator formulation for hybridization-based nucleic acid lateral flow detection platform. In: 3rd International Conference on Bio-sensing Technology, 13-15 May 2013, Hotel Melia, Sitges, Spain.
2012
Hamzah, I. H., C. Y. Yu, S. Korakkottil Kunhi Mohd, A. Abd Manaf, O. Sidek & Y. Y. Chan (2012). Fabrication and characterization of poly(dimethyl)siloxane (PDMS)-flame retardant 4 (FR4) label free DNA sensor. In: International Conference on Agricultural, Biotechnology, Biological and Biosystems Engineering (ICABBBE), 15-17 January 2012, Geroldswil
2011
Yu, C. Y. & C. Y. Yean (2011). A multiplex linear-after-the-exponential-PCR for toxigenic Vibrio cholerae sergroups O1 and O139. In: 2nd Symposium of USM Fellowship, 23-24 November 2011, Vistana Hotel, Penang, Malaysia.
2011
Yu, C. Y., G. Y. Ang & Y. Y. Chan (2011). A novel CTX prophage array in Kelantan cholera outbreak strain. In: 4th Regional Conference on Molecular Medicine (RCMM), 9-11 October 2011, G-Hotel, Penang, Malaysia.
2011
Yu, C. Y., G. Y. Ang & Y. Y. Chan (2011). Cholera outbreak caused by Vibrio cholerae O1 with atypical El Tor biotype in Terengganu, Malaysia. In: 16th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (NCMHS), 22-23 June 2011, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.
2011
Nawi, M. A. M., C. Y. Yu, G. Y. Ang, G. C. Tan, A. Acosta, M. E. Sarmiento, G. Falero, I. Rodrigue, O. Otero, F. Reyes, F. Camacho, C. Y. Yean & N. M. Nor (2011). A study on 16-kDa antigen as a potential biomarker for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In: 16th National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences (NCMHS), 22-23 June 2011, H
2010
Hamzah, I. H., C. Y. Yu, A. Abd Manaf, O. Sidek & Y. Y. Chan (2010). Performance characteristic study of fabricated Au/Ti sensor by using ferricyanide redox reaction for DNA hybridization detection. In: 1st AMDI International Biohealth Science Conference (IBSC), 29 November 2010-1 December 2010, Bayview Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia.
2010
Yu, C. Y., G. Y. Ang, A. L. Chua, H. T. Elina, S. Y. Lee, G. Falero, O. Otero, I. Rodriguez, F. Reyes, A. Acosta, M. E. Sarmiento, Y. Y. Chan, P. Lalitha & M. Ravichandran (2010). Direct immunochromatography assay for simultaneous identification of Vibrio cholerae serogroups O1 and O139. In: 14th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Dise
2010
Ang, G. Y., C. Y. Yu, G. C. Tan, B. Kamarudin, E. H. Tan & Y. Y. Chan (2010). Molecular analysis of Vibrio cholerae isolates from a bi-state cholera outbreak in the east coast of Malaysia. In: 2nd National Conference on Environment and Health (NCEH), 17-18 March 2010, Renaissance Hotel, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.
AWARD AND ACHIEVEMENT
2018
R. M. J. James, N. R. Rosli, C. Y. Yu, L. K. Teh, Z. Salleh & R. Janor (2018). Genosuccess – A genotyping kit to identify dominator of success. Gold Award In: Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition (iidex), 24-28 September 2018, UiTM, Shah Alam.
2018
M. Z. Salleh, L. Y., Teh, C. Y. Yu, G. Y., Ang & M. N. F. Norizhab (2018). ExerNutrix – A sports genomics & nutrigenomics genotyping kit. Silver Award In: 29th International Invention, Innovations & Technology Exhibition (ITEX), 10-12 May 2018, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur.
2018
M. Z. Salleh, L. Y., Teh, G. Y., Ang, C. Y. Yu & M. N. F. Norizhab (2018). RT-GeType: Real-time genotyping kit for HLA-B*15:02. Japan Intellectual Property Association Award (JIPA) and Silver Award In: 17th Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), 22-24 February 2018, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur.
2017
M. Z. Salleh, L. Y., Teh, G. Y., Ang, C. Y. Yu & M. N. F. Norizhab (2017). RT-GeType: Real-time genotyping kit for HLA-B*15:02. Gold Award In: The International Conference and exposition on Inventions by Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA), 7-9 October 2017, Gong Badak, Terengganu.
2017
M. Z. Salleh, L. Y., Teh, G. Y., Ang, C. Y. Yu & M. N. F. Norizhab (2017). RT-GeType: Real-time genotyping kit for HLA-B*15:02. Grand Award, Diamond Award (Invention) and Gold Award In: Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition (iidex), 25-29 September 2017, UiTM, Shah Alam.
2017
Ang, G. Y., C. Y. Yu, A. M. Khalid, M. N. F. Norizhab & M. Z. Salleh (2017). ExerNutrix – A sports genomics & nutrigenomics genotyping kit. Gold Award In: Invention, Innovation & Design Exposition (iidex), 25-29 September 2017, UiTM, Shah Alam.
2013
Chan, Y. Y., G. Y. Ang, C. Y. Yu & B. Kamarudin (2013). Oligo-CT Strip: Rapid test for sequence-specific detection of cholera toxin gene from toxigenic Vibrio cholerae. Gold Medal in: International Exhibitions of Ideas, Invention and Innovations Trade Fair (iENA), 31 October-3 November 2013, Messe, Nuremberg, Germany.
2013
Chan, Y. Y., G. Y. Ang & C. Y. Yu (2013). Device and method for detection of nucleic acid(s). Finalis in: Anugerah Harta Intelek Negara (Kategori Paten).
2012
Chan, Y. Y., G. Y. Ang, C. Y. Yu & B. Kamarudin (2012). Oligo-CT Strip: Rapid test for sequence-specific detection of cholera toxin gene from toxigenic Vibrio cholerae. Gold Medal in: Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE), 16-18 February 2012, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
RESEARCH AREA
Antibiotic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biosensors
Comparative genomics
COVID-19
CRISPR
DNA Biosensor
Electrochemical genosensor
Enzyme-based biosensors
Genetic polymorphism
Infectious diseases
Lateral flow strip biosensor
Lateral flow immunoassays
Medical biotechnology
Molecular diagnostics
Molecular microbiology
Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
Rapid diagnostics
Genetics and genomics
SARS-CoV-2
Bioinformatics
PATENT
2012
Chan, Y. Y., G. Y. Ang & C. Y. Yu (2012). Device and method for detection of nucleic acid(s). International Patent PCT/MY2013/000029.
2012
Chan, Y. Y., G. Y. Ang & C. Y. Yu (2012). Device and method for detection of nucleic acid(s). Malaysia Patent PI 2012000667.
PUBLICATION
2025
Advances in molecular diagnostics of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
2024
The Current Landscape of CRISPR-Cas9-based Technologies for Imaging of Genomic Loci in Fixed and Live Cells
2024
Association and Predictive Ability of ACTN3 C/T, ACE I/D and PPARGC1A A/G Polymorphisms on Jump Height of Elite Malaysian Footballers
2023
Combined influence of ACE and ACTN3 polymorphisms on vertical jump performance following resistance training in professional footballers
2023
Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in Malaysia during the Era of Endemic COVID-19
2022
ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN SPEED, POWER AND ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE IN SUPER LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS
2022
Lateral Flow Immunoassays for SARS-CoV-2
2021
Harnessing CRISPR-Cas to Combat COVID-19: From Diagnostics to Therapeutics