Biography

I was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before an interest in bioscience and the human condition took me to London for medical school. There, my longstanding curiosity about the inner workings of the human body, combined with exposure to patients with acute brain injury – whether on the wards, in clinics, or in the operating theatre – deepened my interest in the pathophysiology and management of these complex conditions. My research centres on understanding and targeting the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving brain injury, with a particular focus on mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation following traumatic brain injury (TBI). During my PhD in Clinical Neurosciences, my work will involve development of in vitro cellular models of TBI to investigate these secondary injury processes, identify biomarkers, and aid in the clinical translation of novel neuroprotective agents. It is an honour to join the cohort of Gates Scholars, and I look forward to growing within this mission-driven community as I work toward bridging the gap between innovative research and compassionate patient care.

Previous Education

University of Cambridge Medical Science