Overview
Background
Dr Meng-Wong Taing (Wong) graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (with Honours Class 1) in 2002, Graduate Certificate in Technology Innovation Management in 2012, PhD in Pharmacy in 2013. After completion of his PhD he worked as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Translation Research Institute (TRI) investigating novel drug candidates for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity. In 2014, Wong joined the School of Pharmacy as a Lecturer and was awarded the Dean’s commendation for Research Higher Degree Excellence. Wong's current research themes have a strong commitment in facilitating extended roles for pharmacists and other health care providers to improve patient outcomes. He is particularly interested in further developing evidence for pharmacists working in collaborative oral healthcare models in Australia. Wong completed his Masters in Biostatistics in 2024 through the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia.
Availability
- Dr Meng-Wong Taing is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Technology and Innovation Management, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Biostatistics, The University of Queensland
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Why aren't Australian pharmacists supplying naloxone? Findings from a qualitative study
Olsen, Anna, Lawton, Belinda, Dwyer, Robyn, Taing, Meng-Wong, Chun, Ka Lai Joyce, Hollingworth, Samantha and Nielsen, Suzanne (2019). Why aren't Australian pharmacists supplying naloxone? Findings from a qualitative study. International Journal of Drug Policy, 69, 46-52. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2019.03.020
2019
Journal Article
How prepared are pharmacists to provide over-the-counter naloxone? The role of previous education and new training opportunities
Chun, Ka Lai Joyce, Olsen, Anna, Taing, Meng-Wong, Clavarino, Alexandra, Hollingworth, Samantha, Dwyer, Robyn, Middleton, Melissa and Nielsen, Suzanne (2019). How prepared are pharmacists to provide over-the-counter naloxone? The role of previous education and new training opportunities. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 15 (8), 1014-1020. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.03.003
2019
Journal Article
Investigating the management of potentially cancerous nonhealing mouth ulcers in Australian community pharmacies
Janse van Rensburg, Brigitte, Freeman, Christopher R., Ford, Pauline J. and Taing, Meng-Wong (2019). Investigating the management of potentially cancerous nonhealing mouth ulcers in Australian community pharmacies. Health and Social Care in the Community, 27 (2), 415-423. doi: 10.1111/hsc.12661
2019
Journal Article
Exploring oral healthcare management across Australian community pharmacies using case vignettes
Taing, Meng-Wong, Firth, Norman, Ford, Pauline J. and Freeman, Christopher R. (2019). Exploring oral healthcare management across Australian community pharmacies using case vignettes. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 47 (3), 225-235. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.12448
2019
Conference Publication
Interprofessional education: Delivery, barriers and approaches to facilitate implementation between dentistry and pharmacy students
Carlisle, Cathryn and Taing, Meng-Wong (2019). Interprofessional education: Delivery, barriers and approaches to facilitate implementation between dentistry and pharmacy students. 2018 Southern Pharmacy Administration Conference, Auburn, AL United States, 7-9 June 2018. New York, NY United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.03.130
2017
Journal Article
Oral health impacts of medications used to treat mental illness
Cockburn, N., Pradhan, A, Taing, M. W., Kisely, S. and Ford, P. J. (2017). Oral health impacts of medications used to treat mental illness. Journal of Affective Disorders, 223, 184-193. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2017.07.037
2017
Journal Article
Australian community pharmacists’ knowledge of popular herbal/nutrient weight-loss complementary medicines
Taing, Meng-Wong, Clavarino, Alexandra M. and McGuire, Treasure M. (2017). Australian community pharmacists’ knowledge of popular herbal/nutrient weight-loss complementary medicines. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (6), 463-470. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1313
2017
Journal Article
Medication mysteries: Mysterious mouth ulcers
Taing, Meng-Wong (2017). Medication mysteries: Mysterious mouth ulcers. Australian Pharmacist, 36 (6), 48-51.
2017
Journal Article
Supporting oral health services in Pharmacy
Calache, H., Christian, B., Ford, P., Freeman, C., Gussy, M., Jackson, J., Lau, P., McNamara, K., Nguyen, T., Osborne, P. and Taing, M. W. (2017). Supporting oral health services in Pharmacy. Australian Pharmacist (June), 18-18.
2017
Journal Article
Managing the oral side effects of medications used to treat multiple sclerosis
Cockburn, N., Pateman, K., Taing, M. W., Pradhan, A. and Ford, P. J. (2017). Managing the oral side effects of medications used to treat multiple sclerosis. Australian Dental Journal, 62 (3), 331-336. doi: 10.1111/adj.12510
2017
Conference Publication
Pharmacists' education needs on over the counter naloxone: a mixed-methods study
Chun, Ka Lai Joyce, Olsen, Anna, Dwyer, Robyn, Clavarino, Alexandra, Hollingworth, Samantha, Taing, Meng-Wong and Nielsen, Suzanne (2017). Pharmacists' education needs on over the counter naloxone: a mixed-methods study. APSAD 2017 Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 12-15 November 2017. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dar.12613
2017
Conference Publication
Australian pharmacists' readiness to provide over-the-counter naloxone
Olsen, Anna, Dwyer, Robyn, Chun, Joyce, Clavarino, Alexandra, Hollingworth, Samantha, Taing, Meng-Wong and Nielsen, Suzanne (2017). Australian pharmacists' readiness to provide over-the-counter naloxone. APSAD 2017 Conference, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 12-15 November 2017. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/dar.12613
2016
Conference Publication
Assessing community pharmacists knowledge of popular herbal/nutrient weight-loss medications. APSA 2016 Conference.
Taing, M. W., Clavarino, A. M. and McGuire, T. M. (2016). Assessing community pharmacists knowledge of popular herbal/nutrient weight-loss medications. APSA 2016 Conference.. Annual Conference of Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association, Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, 2-5 December 2016.
2015
Journal Article
Herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss: community pharmacists' practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs
Taing, Meng-Wong, Tan, Eunice Tze Xin, Williams, Gail M., Clavarino, Alexandra M. and McGuire, Treasure M. (2015). Herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss: community pharmacists' practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 24 (3), 160-169. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12232
2015
Journal Article
Estrogen modulation properties of mangiferin and quercetin and the mangiferin metabolite norathyriol
Wilkinson, Ashley S., Taing, Meng-Wong, Pierson, Jean Thomas, Lin, Chun-Nam, Dietzgen, Ralf G., Shaw, P. Nicholas, Gidley, Michael J., Monteith, Gregory R. and Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J. (2015). Estrogen modulation properties of mangiferin and quercetin and the mangiferin metabolite norathyriol. Food and Function, 6 (6), 1847-1854. doi: 10.1039/c5fo00133a
2015
Conference Publication
Community pharmacist practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs for herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss
Taing, Meng-Wong, Tan, Eunice Tze Xin, Williams, Gail M., Clavarino, Alexandra M. and McGuire, Treasure M. (2015). Community pharmacist practices, attitudes, recommendations, information and education needs for herbal and nutrient complementary medicines for weight loss. APSA-ASCEPT Joint Scientific Meeting 2015, Hobart, Tas, Australia, 29 November - 2 December 2015. Philadelphia, PA, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.05.088
2015
Journal Article
Mango fruit extracts differentially affect proliferation and intracellular calcium signalling in MCF-7 human breast cancer cells
Taing, Meng-Wong, Pierson, Jean-Thomas, Shaw, Paul N., Dietzgen, Ralf G., Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J., Gidley, Michael J. and Monteith, Gregory R. (2015). Mango fruit extracts differentially affect proliferation and intracellular calcium signalling in MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. Journal of Chemistry, 2015 613268, 613268.1-613268.10. doi: 10.1155/2015/613268
2015
Conference Publication
Describing Australian community pharmacist roles in oral healthcare
Taing, Meng-Wong, Ford, Pauline J., Gartner, Coral E. and Freeman, Christopher R. (2015). Describing Australian community pharmacist roles in oral healthcare. PSA15: Leading Pharmacy Innovation, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 31 July - 2 August 2015.
2014
Journal Article
GLP-1(28-36)amide, the glucagon-like peptide-1 metabolite: Friend, foe, or pharmacological folly?
Taing, M. W., Rose, F. J. and Whitehead, J. P. (2014). GLP-1(28-36)amide, the glucagon-like peptide-1 metabolite: Friend, foe, or pharmacological folly?. Drug Design, Development and Therapy, 8, 677-688. doi: 10.2147/DDDT.S35723
2014
Conference Publication
An exploratory pilot study assessing the role of community pharmacists as oral health advisors
Taing, Meng-Wong, Clarke, Michael, Ho, Andrea, Ong, Andrew and Ford, Pauline J. (2014). An exploratory pilot study assessing the role of community pharmacists as oral health advisors. APSA 2014, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 5-7 December 2014.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Meng-Wong Taing is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Safety of drugs in maternal and child health during pregnancy
Medicines usage in a cohort of pregnant women and partners and their association with Mother and Child health outcomes. In collaboration with Professor Vicki Clifton at Mater Research Institute - UQ.
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Enhancing pharmacist roles within oral healthcare
Suited to students interested in a career within pharmacy practice/primary healthcare research.
There is a need for new and expanded pharmacy professional services within communities, as supported by Governmental healthcare agreements and professional bodies. This project will predominatnely utilise mixed quantitative and qualitative methods, and will be undertaken in collaboration with the School of Dentistry.
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I have a wide range of experience and am open to developing research questions that you would like to address
I am happy to develop research projects and supervision teams to suit students.
Contact m.taing@uq.edu.au for more information.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
To investigate the pharmacotherapy management of the bariatric surgery patient and the impact of the pharmacist in the multidisciplinary team
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Staatz
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring free plasma tacrolimus and mycophenolic acid measurements and defining a therapeutic target range for therapeutic drug monitoring
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Christine Staatz
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Effects of a prebiotic supplementation on the gastrointestinal microbiota in functional constipation
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Kathryn Steadman
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