Yuet Mei Khong
About Yuet Mei Khong
Yuet Mei Khong serves as the Director of Drug Product Development at Nimbus Therapeutics, specializing in photodynamic therapy for cancer treatment. With extensive experience in research and development across various prestigious organizations, she holds advanced degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering.
Current Role at Nimbus Therapeutics
Yuet Mei Khong serves as the Director of Drug Product Development at Nimbus Therapeutics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development of drug products, leveraging her extensive background in biomedical engineering and drug development. Nimbus Therapeutics is known for its innovative approaches in drug discovery and development, particularly in the area of precision medicine.
Previous Experience at AbbVie
Prior to her current role, Yuet Mei Khong worked at AbbVie as a Senior Research Scientist from 2016 to 2022. During her six years at AbbVie, she contributed to various research projects in Lake County, USA, focusing on drug development and formulation. Her role involved applying her expertise in photodynamic therapy and advanced imaging techniques to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Educational Background
Yuet Mei Khong holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Imperial College London, which she completed from 2001 to 2002. She also earned a Doctorate in Bioengineering from the National University of Singapore, studying there from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, completing her studies from 1998 to 2001.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yuet Mei Khong possesses a range of technical skills relevant to drug development and biomedical research. She is proficient in confocal microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, which are critical for visualizing biological samples. Her expertise extends to indirect immunofluorescence, animal surgery, cell culture, and bioreactor design. She also has experience in surface modification and scaffold fabrication, essential for tissue engineering.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Yuet Mei Khong has held various positions throughout her career, including roles at Abbott Laboratories as a Senior Scientist and Group Leader from 2010 to 2012, and as a Formulation Researcher from 2009 to 2010. She also worked as an Associate Research Scientist at Abbott Laboratories from 2008 to 2009 and as a Laboratory Officer at the National University of Singapore from 2007 to 2008. Her early career included an internship at DuPont Singapore from 1999 to 2000.