Dr Yan Hui Giam (Ashley)
About
Biography
I am a scientist in the field of Immunology and Respiratory diseases. My current research looks into the regulatory mechanisms of class switch recombination in B cells.
My scientific interests include Immunology, Immunometabolism, Respiratory diseases (Bronchiectasis and COVID-19), B cell biology, Neutrophil biology, and translational medicine. I have previously been involved in various observational studies and clinical trials related to bronchiectasis, COVID-19 treatment and vaccine.
Areas of specialism
Immunology; Immunometabolism; Respiratory medicine; Neutrophil and B cell biology; Translational Medicine
University roles and responsibilities
- Research Fellow in Immunology
- Early Career Researcher Representative for School of Biosciences
My qualifications
2022
PhD in Medicine
Thesis: Validation of AMPK as a therapeutic target in lung inflammation
Thesis: Validation of AMPK as a therapeutic target in lung inflammation
University of Dundee
2018
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
University of Dundee
2016
Diploma in Biomedical Science
Singapore Polytechnic
Previous roles
20 March 2023 - 18 August 2024
Postdoctoral Research Fellow A
University of Surrey
Affiliations and memberships
British Society of Immunology
Member
European Respiratory Society
Member
News
In the media
2022
Find Me A Singaporean : The Pandemic Special 稀游记之你还好吗？ EP8 | United Kingdom - Scotland (FINALE 大结局)
Mediacorp
ResearchResearch interests
Immunology, Immunometabolism, Respiratory diseases, Neutrophil Biology, B cell development and biology, Translational Medicine
Research interests
Immunology, Immunometabolism, Respiratory diseases, Neutrophil Biology, B cell development and biology, Translational Medicine