Dr Jonathan How Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Business development and technical support for customers in Asia Pacific region:- advising on Next Generation Sequencing, Genome Editing and RNA Biology; - providing application support, experimental design and high level scientific technical consultation;- identifying and developing opportunities for custom solutions business in the Asia-Pacific region.- providing guidance to customers on COVID-19 research and kit development;

South East Asia

• Worked with regional and global teams to develop and implement bespoke applications and business development strategies for ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore.• Managed dealers' relationships in the ASEAN region; provided sales, marketing and applications specialist teams with the necessary training, advisory and technical support. Tracked regional dealers' performances.• Regularly visited existing and prospective customers in ASEAN countries to support dealers' sales activities, explained product capabilities and provided expert training to customers.• Recognised expert in proteomics, high throughput screening of drug targets and the characterization of molecular interactions, including small molecules and antibodies.• Provided pre-sales and post-sales support services to customers in the pharmaceutical, scientific and academic community on all matters pertaining to scientific equipment, supplies, and lab instruments. • Trained and advised customers and dealers on the appropriate use of the full range of the Company's scientific equipment and tools required for experimentation, and troubleshooting problems arising, if any. • Developed relationships with new and existing customers and monitor their feedback on product usage, requirement and maintenance.• Regular speaker at conferences and seminars with regional audiences from the scientific community on topics relating to proteomics and drug discovery. • Represented GE Healthcare as subject matter expert on drug discovery at scientific forums.

Singapore

• Planned and designed laboratory protocols for drug discovery.• Managed and negotiated ordering for lab consumables, equipment, and services. Assisted in lab maintenance and organization.• Conducted detailed studies of the interactions of membrane proteins with their binding partners.• Principal author of a scientific paper published in 2013

San Diego, U.S.A.

• Worked with leading scientists including Nobel laureates in the field of drug discovery.• Established new protocols for the analysis of drug compounds previously deemed impossible to investigate e.g. small molecules interaction with G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs).

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Sciences

Thesis: Studies of Interactions of STIM1 and GPCRs with their binding partners. Guidance and support from Professor Susana Geifman Shochat.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biological Sciences, 2Nd Class Honours (Upper Division)

High School, Gce (A) Level

Activities and Societies: Student Councillor