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Biography
Dr. Cheung is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Science and Technology at the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). He received his B.Sc. in Molecular Biotechnology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). In 2014, he completed his M.Phil. in Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong. In 2020, he obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology at CUHK.
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 currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Part I of the register under the Hong Kong Medical Laboratory Technologists Board. He has more than 10 years of experience in microbiology testing in the private sector and public sector. Before joining HKMU, he was a Scientific Officer (Medical) in Public Health Laboratory Services Branch, Department of Health. His research focuses on antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and emerging infectious diseases including COVID-19. He has been appointed HOKLAS Technical Expert and Technical Assessor (Medical Testing), Hong Kong Accreditation Service, Innovation and Technology Commission since 2022.
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 Access8 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