Yuet Mei Khong
About Yuet Mei Khong
Yuet Mei Khong is the Director of Drug Product Development at Nimbus Therapeutics, with a strong background in drug development and research. She has held various positions in notable companies such as Abbott Laboratories and AbbVie, and has extensive academic qualifications in engineering and bioengineering.
Current Role at Nimbus Therapeutics
Yuet Mei Khong serves as the Director of Drug Product Development at Nimbus Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development of drug products, ensuring that they meet regulatory standards and are aligned with the company's strategic goals. Her position is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she leads a team dedicated to advancing therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience at AbbVie
Prior to her current role, Yuet Mei Khong worked at AbbVie from 2016 to 2022 as a Senior Research Scientist. During her six years at AbbVie, she contributed to various projects in drug development, leveraging her expertise in biopharmaceuticals. She previously held the position of Senior Scientist and Group Leader at AbbVie from 2012 to 2016 in Singapore, where she focused on innovative research initiatives.
Experience at Abbott Laboratories
Yuet Mei Khong has extensive experience with Abbott Laboratories, where she worked in multiple roles. She began as an Associate Research Scientist from 2008 to 2009, followed by a position as a Formulation Researcher from 2009 to 2010. She later served as a Senior Scientist and Group Leader from 2010 to 2012. Her tenure at Abbott Laboratories provided her with a solid foundation in drug formulation and development.
Educational Background in Engineering and Bioengineering
Yuet Mei Khong holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, which she completed from 1998 to 2001. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London from 2001 to 2002. She earned her PhD in Bioengineering from the National University of Singapore between 2003 and 2007, equipping her with advanced knowledge in engineering principles applied to biological systems.
Expertise and Skills in Drug Development
Yuet Mei Khong possesses specialized expertise in photodynamic therapy, focusing on light-sensitive compounds for cancer treatment. Her skills include bioreactor design, confocal microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy, which are essential for drug development. She has hands-on experience in animal surgery and cell culture, along with proficiency in surface modification and scaffold fabrication, contributing to her capabilities in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.