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The Centre for Clinical Epidemiology (CCE) undertakes epidemiology research which aims to bridge the gap between research, clinical practice and policy development in the best interest of patient & public health.

We believe in creating sustainable research collaborations and developing efficient capacity building to further enrich and enhance the development of our organisation. 

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Dr. Amy Hwong Wen Yea Head of Centre BMBS, MSc Epid, PhD Epid amyhwong@crc.gov.my 
Suganthi A/P Subramaniam Administrative assistant Diploma in Pharmacy suganti.subra@moh.gov.my 
Dr. Loo Ching Ee Medical Officer MB BCh BAO, MPH chingee@crc.moh.gov.my 
Dr. Gabrielle Wong Wen Jun Medical Officer MD, MPH wwjun@crc.moh.gov.my 
Teh Hoon Shien Pharmacist MPharm, MSc tehhsh@crc.moh.gov.my 
Nicholas Hing Yee Liang Pharmacist MPharm, MSc (Health Econs) hingyl@crc.moh.gov.my 
Dr. Hadhinah Ahmad Puaad Medical Officer MBBS, MSc  hadhinahp@moh.gov.my 

 

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Head, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology (CCE)

Email: amyhwong@crc.gov.my  

BMBS (Nottingham, UK), MSc Epidemiology (Utrecht, Netherlands), PhD Epidemiology (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Areas of interest: Application of clinical epidemiology principles & methods, cardiovascular care in particular stroke

Awards and achievements:

  • Excellent Service Award, Ministry of Health Malaysia (2013, 2023)
  • Best Publication Award for Young Investigators, Malaysian Society of Neurosciences 2018
  • Secured Erasmus+ mobility grant in collaboration with Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht (2012-2022, 2024-2025)

Dr. Amy Hwong is a clinical epidemiologist and the current head of CCE, as well as an associated scientist with Julius Global Health, University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Throughout the years, she has accrued vast experience in different clinical research aspects ranging from study design planning to statistical analysis and manuscript writing. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has also presented in a myriad of local and international conferences.

Apart from her specific interest in research to improve delivery of cardiovascular care among stroke patients, her current position as the Head of Centre has broadened her scope of clinical epidemiology work into other disease areas such as cancer and palliative care.

Research Highlights

  • One of the few who first applied the conduct of data linkage across national health administrative data to estimate health metrics in Malaysia. Outputs on hospitalized incidence, 28-days all-cause mortality, and readmission rates for stroke in Malaysia were published
  • Applied a case study approach to identify challenges in the provision of intravenous stroke thrombolysis in Malaysia as part of the effort to improve the rates of the therapy 
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Pharmacist

Email: tehhsh@crc.gov.my

MPharm (Hons) (Nottingham, UK), MSc Pharm. Analysis (UKM, Malaysia)

Areas of interest: Epidemiology, Public Health especially related to cancer and cardiovascular, Data analysis, Application of health economics

Awards and achievements:

  • Excellent service award, Ministry of Health (2015, 2023)
  • Best Poster Award, 13th National Conference for Clinical Research (NCCR), 2020
  • Best Poster Award, 14th National Conference for Clinical Research (NCCR), 2021
  • Oral Presenter 14th Asian Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology (ACPE14), 2022
  • Latihan Dalam Perkhidmatan (Luar Negara), Ministry of Health Malaysia- Utrecht University, 2023
  • Active peer reviewer for BMC and PharmacoEconomics journals

A research pharmacist with interests in the field of epidemiology, particularly in understanding the distribution of diseases and their economic implications for public health. She also demonstrates a keen interest in data wrangling and analysis using R, leveraging these skills to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.

With a solid background in project management, Hoon Shien brings invaluable expertise to her current role. Having overseen clinical trials in the past, she now extends her expertise to epidemiological studies, ensuring robust data collection and analysis to track and mitigate disease patterns effectively.

Research Highlights

  • Encompasses both epidemiology and application of health economics, reflecting a broad interdisciplinary approach to addressing public health challenges. E.g in the economic evaluation of Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir among adults against hospitalization during the Omicron-dominated period in Malaysia, providing insights into real-world treatment effectiveness.
  • International work with the Health Economics Research Centre at Oxford University, employing innovative methods such as the Discrete Choice Experiment to explore healthcare decision-making processes. 

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List of Publications associated with CCE

  1. Palliative care in Malaysia according to illness trajectories; a retrospective 11-year estimate
    • Nicholas Yee Liang Hing, Su Lan Yang, Cindy Cy Oun Teoh, Chin Tho Leong, Yuan Liang Woon, Richard Boon Leong Lim
  2. Global review of COVID-19 mitigation strategies and their impact on cancer service disruptions
    • Richa Shah, Ching Ee Loo, Nader Mounir Hanna, Suzanne Hughes, Allini Mafra, Hanna Fink, Ethna McFerran, Montse Garcia, Suryakanta Acharya, Oliver Langselius, Clara Frick, Jean Niyigaba, Nwamaka Lasebikan, Julia Steinberg, Richard Sullivan, Freddie Bray, André Michel Ilbawi, Ophira Ginsburg, Karen Chiam, Jonathan Cylus, Michael Caruana, Michael David, Harriet Hui, Karen Canfell, Isabelle Soerjomataram
  3. Factors influencing presentation delay among cancer patients: a cross-sectional study in Malaysia
    • Tshewang Gyeltshen, Hoon Shien Teh, Ching Ee Loo, Nicholas Yee Liang Hing, Wei Yin Lim, Shridevi Subramaniam, Wen Jun Wong, Zoie Shui-Yee Wong, Wen Yea Hwong
  4. Economic evaluation of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir among adults against hospitalization during the Omicron dominated period in Malaysia: a real-world evidence perspective
    • Ee Vien Low, Hoon Shien Teh, Nicholas Yee Liang Hing, Suresh Kumar Chidambaram, Mohan Dass Pathmanathan, Wee Ric Kim, Wei Jia Lee, Zhi Wei Teh, Maheshwara Rao Appannan, Shahanizan Mohd Zin, Faizah Muhamad Zin, Samha Bashirah Mohamed Amin, Mastura Ismail, Azah Abdul Samad, Kalaiarasu M. Peariasamy 
  5. Trends in cataract surgery and healthcare system response during the COVID-19 lockdown in Malaysia: lessons to be learned
    • Amanda Wei-Yin Lim, Chin Tho Leong, Mohamad Aziz Salowi, Yvonne Mei Fong Lim, Wen Jun Wong, Wen Yea Hwong
  6. Identifying factors in the provision of intravenous stroke thrombolysis in Malaysia: a multiple case study from the healthcare providers' perspective
    • Wen Yea Hwong, Sock Wen Ng, Seng Fah Tong, Norazida Ab Rahman, Wan Chung Law, Sing Keat Wong, Santhi Datuk Puvanarajah, Aisyah Mohd Norzi, Fiona Suling Lian, Sheamini Sivasampu

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Institute for Clinical Research (ICR)
Block B4, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Complex,
No. 1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52,
Seksyen U13 Setia Alam,
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia
 
Main Phone: +603-33628439
Email: cce.icrmalaysia@gmail.com
 

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Ministry of Health Malaysia
Institute For Clinical Research
Block B4, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
 
Phone: 603-3362 7700
Email: contact@crc.gov.my
 

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