Professional profile

Career level:
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

Medical specialty, field of interest:
Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Microbiology

Research profile:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1625-430X
• Khine, N. O., et al. (2025). Food systems and antimicrobial resistance: Impacts on food safety, animal production and trade. Rev. Sci. Tech. World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). https://doi.org/10.20506/rst.44.3708
• He, L., Khine, N. O., et al. (2025). Geographic diversity of the Streptococcus equi subsp. equi accessory genome: Implications for vaccines and global surveillance. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 12, 1721958. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1721958
• Khine, N. O., et al. (2023). Comparative genomic analysis of colistin-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from pigs, humans, and wastewater. Scientific Reports, 13, 5124. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32406-w.
• Khine, N. O., et al. (2022). Longitudinal monitoring reveals persistence of colistin-resistant Escherichia coli on a pig farm following cessation of colistin use. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, 845746. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.845746.

Current (last) position held

Current employer company:
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China

Job title:
Post doctoral researcher

Duration:
09 September 2024 - 31 July 2027

Current employer name of lead clinician:
Post doctoral researcher

Work experience

Postdoctoral Researcher Sep 2024 – Present
City University of Hong Kong, Dept. of Infectious Diseases & Public Health | Hong Kong
• Lead global microbial genomics studies on methicillin-resistant Staphylococci in livestock and companion animals, generating datasets used for cross-institutional AMR surveillance comparisons.
• Characterize taxonomy and resistance patterns of Acinetobacter spp. across companion, exotic, and livestock animal species using genomic and phenotypic methods.
• Apply genomics-based methods to support development of a potential probiotic for mitigating Streptococcus equi infections in horses.
• Run whole-genome and metagenomic sequencing on the Oxford Nanopore PromethION platform end-to-end, from sample prep through downstream bioinformatic analysis.
• Mentor Master and PhD students on lab technique, experimental design, and manuscript preparation.
• Established and manage a BSL-2 microbial genomics laboratory, including equipment, protocols, and compliance.
• Represent the lab as host scientist for STEM outreach programs with prospective veterinary students.

Researcher Apr 2022 – Mar 2023
Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Microbiology | Bangkok, Thailand
• Detected Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) toxin genes in post-vaccine-trial samples from commercial swine farms, supporting vaccine efficacy assessment.
• Designed and executed a One Health surveillance program tracking antimicrobial-resistant E. coli across swine, farm workers, and farm environments under varying antibiotic regimens.
• Investigated evolutionary adaptation of resistant bacterial populations following withdrawal of antibiotic selective pressure, informing antibiotic stewardship discussions.
• Presented findings at academic and industry-adjacent conferences.

Lead Scientist — Industry-Sponsored Project Oct 2021 – Oct 2022
Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Microbiology | Bangkok, Thailand
• Delivered a contract research project for Elanco and Zoetis (Thailand) evaluating ETEC detection and Halquinol antimicrobial susceptibility following an ETEC vaccine trial.
• Processed swine fecal samples and identified bacterial isolates using MALDI-TOF.
• Detected ETEC by PCR and ran Halquinol susceptibility testing via disc diffusion and agar dilution MIC assays.
• Authored and delivered technical reports directly to sponsoring companies, translating lab results into client-ready findings.

Research Assistant Jan 2018 – Jul 2018
Kasetsart University, Faculty of Veterinary Technology | Bangkok, Thailand
• Ran a blood-sampling and tick-prevention vaccination program at Thailand's largest dog shelter (Uthai Thani Province).
• Performed ELISA testing to compare pre/post-vaccination antibody titers.
• Coordinated sample storage, task allocation, and cross-team workflow as part of project leadership.

Further work experience

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
• Visiting Seminar Speaker at Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge (2026, September)
• 8th ECVM European College of Veterinary Microbiology Conference, University of Surrey, United Kingdom (2026) — Poster
• 7th ECVM European College of Veterinary Microbiology Conference, Berlin, Germany (2025) — Poster
• ESCMID Global, Vienna, Austria (2025) — Poster
• Greater Bay Area Postdoctoral Forum on Frontier Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, Hong Kong (2026) — Oral
• Chulalongkorn University International Veterinary Conference, Bangkok — Poster (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)