Wan Ying Tan
About Wan Ying Tan
Wan Ying Tan is a Postgraduate Associate specializing in metabolomics and lipidomics at Yale University, where she conducts research on aldehyde dehydrogenases and their role in colorectal cancer. She has a background in medicine from AIMST University and has held various clinical and research positions in Malaysia, India, and the United States since 2011.
Current Role at Yale University
Wan Ying Tan serves as a Postgraduate Associate at Yale University since 2019. In this role, she conducts research within the Vasiliou Laboratory, which is part of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. Her research focuses on the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenases, particularly ALDH 1B1, and its implications in colorectal cancer. Additionally, she engages in research on alcoholic liver disease, utilizing integrated multi-omics approaches to explore this complex condition.
Education and Medical Training
Wan Ying Tan completed her medical education at AIMST University, where she earned a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S) from 2012 to 2017. During her studies, she also participated in various clinical electives, including a month-long placement at the Christian Medical College and Hospital in Vellore, India, in 2017, and another at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, in the same year. She further enhanced her clinical experience with a month-long elective at UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2018.
Professional Experience at AIMST University
Prior to her current role at Yale University, Wan Ying Tan worked at AIMST University in Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia. She was employed as a Medical Graduate since 2017, following her completion of medical training. Additionally, she served as an AIMST Medical Student from 2011 to 2017, gaining foundational knowledge and skills in the medical field during her six years at the institution.
Research Fellow Experience at Yale University
Wan Ying Tan held the position of Research Fellow at Yale University from 2018 to 2019. This role allowed her to further develop her research skills and contribute to ongoing projects within the university's research community. Her work during this period laid the groundwork for her current research endeavors as a Postgraduate Associate.
Specialization in Metabolomics and Lipidomics
Wan Ying Tan specializes in the fields of metabolomics and lipidomics. These areas of study involve the comprehensive analysis of metabolites and lipids within biological systems, providing insights into various health conditions and diseases. Her expertise contributes to her research on the implications of specific enzymes in cancer and liver diseases.