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Biography
Dr. Cheung is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Science and Technology at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). He earned his B.Sc. in Molecular Biotechnology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). In 2014, he completed an M.Phil. in Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong, followed by a Ph.D. in Microbiology at CUHK in 2020.
Research interests
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medical Microbiology
- Laboratory accreditation and Quality management
- Molecular detection of infectious agents
- Antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
Qualifications
BSc [CUHK], MPhil [HKU], PhD [CUHK], Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist (Part I)
Appointments
Dr. Cheung is a registered Medical Laboratory Technologist under Part I of the register maintained by the Hong Kong Medical Laboratory Technologists Board. With over 10 years of experience in microbiology testing across the private and public sectors, he has established a strong expertise in the field. Prior to joining HKMU, he served as a Scientific Officer (Medical) at the Public Health Laboratory Services Branch of the Department of Health.
Dr. Cheung's research focuses on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19. He has been appointed as a HOKLAS Technical Expert (ISO 17025) in 2025 and Technical Assessor (ISO 15189 Medical Testing) since 2022 by the Hong Kong Accreditation Service, under the Innovation and Technology Commission. Additionally, he serves as a member of the editorial board for Scientific Reports and BMC Microbiology.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Detection of SARS-CoV-2 VOC-Omicron using commercial sample-to-answer real-time RT-PCR platforms and melting curve-based SNP assays
Sit, B. H. M., Po, K. H. L., Cheung, Y. Y., Tsang, A. K. ., Leung, P. K. ., Zheng, J., Lam, A. Y. ., Lam, E. T. ., Ng, K. H. . & Chan, R. C. ., Aug 2022, In: Journal of Clinical Virology Plus. 2, 3, 100091.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access10 Citations (Scopus) -
Rapid SARS-CoV-2 Variants Enzymatic Detection (SAVED) by CRISPR-Cas12a
Yang, J., Barua, N., Rahman, M. N., Li, C., Lo, N., Yeong, K. Y., Tsang, T. F., Yang, X., Cheung, Y. Y., Tsang, A. K. L., Chan, R. C. W., Leung, E. C. M., Chan, P. K. S. & Ip, M., Nov 2022, In: Microbiology Spectrum. 10, 6Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (Scopus) -
Risk of air and surface contamination of SARS-CoV-2 in isolation wards and its relationship with patient and environmental characteristics
Wang, K., Ho, K. F., Leung, L. Y. T., Chow, K. M., Cheung, Y. Y., Tsang, D., Lai, R. W. M., Xu, R. H., Yeoh, E. K. & Hung, C. T., Aug 2022, In: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 241, 113740.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access10 Citations (Scopus) -
Comparison of self-collected mouth gargle with deep-throat saliva samples for the diagnosis of COVID-19: Mouth gargle for diagnosis of COVID-19
Lai, C. K., Lui, G. C., Chen, Z., Cheung, Y. Y., Cheng, K. C., Leung, A. S., Ng, R. W., Cheung, J. L., Yeung, A. C., Ho, W. C., Chan, K. C., Hui, D. S., Tsang, D. N. & Chan, P. K., Oct 2021, In: Journal of Infection. 83, 4, p. 496-522 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Effects of echinocandins in combination with nikkomycin Z against invasive candida albicans bloodstream isolates and the fks mutants
Cheung, Y. Y. & Hui, M., Nov 2017, In: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 61, 11, e00619-17.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access21 Citations (Scopus)
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Combination effect of Azoles, Echinocandins and Nikkomycin Z against Candida albicans and Candida auris
CHEUNG, Y. Y. (PI)
1/12/23 → 30/11/24
Project: Research
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Detection of Candida auris in fruits in Hong Kong and a study on the antifungal drug susceptibility pattern
CHEUNG, Y. Y. (PI)
1/09/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research