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Dr Yeo Huimin

Yeo Huimin

PhD

Instructor

Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Email: micyeoh@nus.edu.sg

Teaching Philosophy

Empowering students to explore, understand, and grow, while fostering a safe and compassionate environment where mental well-being is a fundamental priority.

Biography

My journey so far is defined by a passion for science, education, and mental wellness.

I achieved a BSc in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Forensic Science, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Life Science in NUS, specializing in virology and molecular biology. During my time as a graduate student, I discovered my passion for teaching, and joined the Department of Microbiology and Immunology as a teaching assistant in 2016. Witnessing the moment when my students’ faces light up as they grasp challenging concepts brings me immense joy and satisfaction. I find fulfilment in nurturing their growth and improvement. 

I hold the role of lead psychological first aider within the psychological first-aid team at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and I am also an active NUS Peer Staff supporter. I believe in creating a safe space for open and honest conversations about mental health, and advocate for a culture of compassion, understanding and self-care in the workplace.

Recent Publications

  1. Yeo, H., Chong CWH, Chen EW, Lim ZQ, Ng QY, Yan B, Chu JJH, Chow VTK, Alonso S. A Single Amino Acid Substitution in Structural Protein VP2 Abrogates the Neurotropism of Enterovirus A-71 in Mice. Front Microbiol. 2022 Mar 17;13:821976. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.821976. PMID: 35369482; PMCID: PMC8969769..
  2. Too, I.H., Yeo, H.*, Sessions, O.M., Yan, B., Libau, E.A., Howe, J.L., Lim, Z.Q., Suku-Maran, S., Ong, W.Y., Chua, K.B., Wong, B.S., Chow, V.T., and Alonso, S. (2016). Enterovirus 71 infection of motor neuron-like NSC-34 cells undergoes a non-lytic exit pathway. Scientific reports, 6, 36983. (*Co-first author)
  3. Deng, C.L., Yeo, H., Ye, H.Q., Liu, S.Q., Shang, B.D., Gong, P., Alonso, S., Shi, P.Y., and Zhang, B. (2014). Inhibition of enterovirus 71 by adenosine analog NITD008. Journal of virology 88, 11915-11923.
  4. Khong, W.X., Yan, B., Yeo, H., Tan, E.L., Lee, J.J., Ng, J.K.W., Chow, V.T., and Alonso, S. (2012a). A Non-Mouse-Adapted Enterovirus 71 (EV71) Strain Exhibits Neurotropism, Causing Neurological Manifestations in a Novel Mouse Model of EV71 Infection. Journal of virology 86, 2121-2131.
  5. Khong, W.X., Yeo, H., and Alonso, S. (2012b). Enterovirus 71: pathogenesis, control and models of disease. Future Virology 7, 989-1004.
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