Khoo Jing Jing is affiliated with the Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre (TIDREC) at the University of Malaya, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This affiliation suggests a focus on infectious diseases, with an emphasis on research and education in tropical regions.
Research Contributions
Khoo Jing Jing has contributed to the field of infectious diseases with a specific focus on molecular detection of pathogens. One significant publication from 2020 investigates pathogens from ectoparasites recovered from peri-domestic animals, highlighting the first description of a Candidatus Midichloria sp. from Haemaphysalis wellingtoni in rural Malaysian communities. This work underscores the importance of understanding pathogen transmission in tropical and rural environments.
