Ms Esther Thou Mun Huieh Assistant Research Officer Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre

Esther Thou Mun Huieh is a versatile biomedical researcher based in Kuching, Malaysia. Holding a Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, she was awarded a competitive Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) research grant during her postgraduate studies. Her research journey spans biomedical science, plant biology, and infectious disease surveillance. Esther gained extensive international laboratory experience at Academia Sinica in Taiwan, contributing technical support to projects on plant stress and mRNA mobility. Currently, at the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC), she focuses on genomic sequencing workflows, automated instrument optimization, and regional disease surveillance programs. Known for her adaptability and technical precision, she brings a grounded, detail-oriented approach to both complex laboratory workflows and student mentorship