Dr. Tam Yew Joon



Dr. Tam Yew Joon is a distinguished biotechnologist with over 20 years of experience in assay development and bioprocessing, with a PhD in Molecular Biotechnology. As the Chief Scientific Officer for Biogenes Technologies., he leads the research and development of aptamers and novel diagnostic platforms. Dr. Tam is pivotal in translating cutting-edge research into commercial solutions, fostering extensive collaborations with universities and research institutions and oversees the entire scientific workflow for manufacturing rapid test kits for fertility, drugs of abuse, and infectious diseases.

Previously, Dr. Tam was a Senior Lecturer at INTI International University, where his research focused on developing detection assays for the agricultural, medical, and pharmaceutical sectors. His academic contributions include numerous publications in scholarly journals, securing multiple research grants, and receiving awards at innovation exhibitions. His prior experience also includes serving as a Consulting Expert for Biogenes Technologies, where he developed advanced DNA detection platforms involving electrochemical, lateral-flow and LAMP-based assays together with a team of multidisciplinary researchers from various institutions.