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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2013
Journal Article
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) peel extract fractions from different cultivars differentially affect lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells
Taing, Meng-Wong, Pierson, Jean-Thomas, Shaw, Paul N., Dietzgen, Ralf G., Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J., Gidley, Michael J. and Monteith, Gregory R. (2013). Mango (Mangifera indica L.) peel extract fractions from different cultivars differentially affect lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells. Food & Function, 4 (3), 481-491. doi: 10.1039/c2fo30224a
2012
Journal Article
Mango fruit peel and flesh extracts affect adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells
Taing, Meng-Wong, Pierson, Jean-Thomas, Hoang, Van L. T., Shaw, Paul N., Dietzgen, Ralf G., Gidley, Michael J., Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J. and Monteith, Gregory R. (2012). Mango fruit peel and flesh extracts affect adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells. Food and Function, 3 (8), 828-836. doi: 10.1039/c2fo30073g
2012
Conference Publication
Differential effects of mango peel sub-fractions on lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells
Taing, Meng-Wong, Pierson, Jean-Thomas, Shaw, Paul Nicholas, Dietzgen, Ralf G., Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J., Gidley, Mike and Monteith, Gregory R. (2012). Differential effects of mango peel sub-fractions on lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells. Joint ASCEPT-APSA 2012 Conference, Medication Safety, Sydney, Australia, 2-5 December 2012.
2012
Conference Publication
Assessment of mango peel and flesh extract effects on adipogenesis using the high-content ImageXpresss(R) Micro System
Taing, Meng-Wong, Pierson, Jean-Thomas, Shaw, Paul Nicholas, Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J., Dietzgen, Ralf G., Gidley, Mike and Monteith, Gregory R. (2012). Assessment of mango peel and flesh extract effects on adipogenesis using the high-content ImageXpresss(R) Micro System. SLAS 1st Annual Conference and Exhibition (SLAS2012), San Diego, United States, 4-8 February 2012. St. Charles, IL, United States: Society for Laboratory Automation & Screening.
2012
Other Outputs
Use of high throughput techniques in the assessment of the bioactivity of mango extracts
Taing, Meng-Wong (2012). Use of high throughput techniques in the assessment of the bioactivity of mango extracts. PhD Thesis, School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland.
2011
Conference Publication
In-vitro assessment of the phytochemicals resveratrol, quercetin, mangiferin and epigallocatechin gallate on lipid accumulation in the 3T3-L1 cell line
Taing, Meng-Wong, Shaw, Paul N., Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J., Gidley, Mike, Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Monteith, Gregory R. (2011). In-vitro assessment of the phytochemicals resveratrol, quercetin, mangiferin and epigallocatechin gallate on lipid accumulation in the 3T3-L1 cell line. Experimental Biology 2011, Washington, United States, 9-13 April 2011. Bethesda, MD, United States: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
2011
Conference Publication
In-vitro assessment of mango extracts and the phytochemicals resveratrol, quercetin, mangiferin and epigallocatechin gallate on lipid accumulation in a mouse adipocyte cell line
Taing, Meng-Wong, Monteith, Gregory, Dietzgen, Ralf, Gidley, Mike, Roberts-Thomson, Sarah and Shaw, Nick (2011). In-vitro assessment of mango extracts and the phytochemicals resveratrol, quercetin, mangiferin and epigallocatechin gallate on lipid accumulation in a mouse adipocyte cell line. SBS 17th Annual Conference and Exhibition, Orlando, United States, 27-31 March 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
In-vitro assessment of mango extracts from four phylogentically diverse cultivars on lipid accumulation in a mouse adipocyte cell line
Taing, Meng-Wong, Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J., Shaw, Paul N., Gidley, Mike, Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Monteith, Gregory R. (2011). In-vitro assessment of mango extracts from four phylogentically diverse cultivars on lipid accumulation in a mouse adipocyte cell line. Australian Food Science Summer School 2011, Brisbane, Australia, 9-11 February 2011.
2010
Conference Publication
In-vitro effects of the phytochemicals resveratrol, quercetin, mangiferin and epigallocatechin gallate on lipid accumulation in the 3T3-L1 cell line
Taing, Meng-Wong, Shaw, Paul N., Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J., Gidley, Mike, Dietzgen, Ralf G. and Monteith, Gregory R. (2010). In-vitro effects of the phytochemicals resveratrol, quercetin, mangiferin and epigallocatechin gallate on lipid accumulation in the 3T3-L1 cell line. Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) Focus on the Future, Brisbane, December 6-9 2010.
2009
Conference Publication
Characterisation of mango bioactives using calcium fluxes in MCF-7 breast cancer cells
Taing, Meng-Wong, Wilkinson, Ashley, Pierson, Jean-Thomas, Wu, Tina, Shaw, Paul N., Gidley, Mike, Roberts-Thomson, Sarah J. and Monteith, Gregory R. (2009). Characterisation of mango bioactives using calcium fluxes in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. ASCEPT 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting 2009: The Rights of Medicines, Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia, 29 November-2 December 2009.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- 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
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
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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
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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