Professor Dr Chua Kek Heng is a senior professor of molecular biology at the Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, UM. His research includes various disease polymorphism studies, mutation investigation studies, characterisation of bacterial virulence factors and diagnostic kit development. His achievements in different kinds of infections and multidrug resistance to the treatment of pathogens and genotyping for many types of diseases as predisposing biomarkers are prominent. Some of them are patented for clinical applications. These innovative discoveries are unique, with significant contributions to the nation. His works using advanced technologies have a tremendous impact on the diagnostics and strategies in treating some local critical infectious diseases. His works were also well-cited and won many awards in the international community. His publication has more than 150 original publications with an ISI H-index of 25 and a total citation of 2,280. The fundamental research mainly investigates genetic markers and further discloses the risk factors or mutations in various microbial and human diseases. Further research has also been carried out from the selected marker information to develop appropriate and rapid diagnostic kits to benefit society. His efforts have been recognised at the national and international levels as he currently holds more than 1,500 intellectual properties, including national and international patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Professor Chua developed PlasmoNex, a diagnostic kit for malaria, which has been successfully commercialised in 2011. He has been awarded 100 prestigious national and international awards, not limited to Biotechnology Asia Award 2005, Best Inventions in Biotechnology Award 2006, USA INPEX Grand Prix Award 2008, Excellent Scientist Recognition in 2005 by MOHE, National Intellectual Property Award 2013, and the World Halal Excellent Innovation Award 2013.