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Resume for STEM Grant Application

Emergent Ventures Grant(Fast Grants for STEM Talent Identification) 

Applicant: Chin Cheong Ghee

Contact: mrcheegk@gmail.com | +601117604909 (Malaysia) | +6594657642 (Singapore)

Website: https://com20250.com Individual Profile

Requested Amount: $50,000 USD bare basics now

“$50,000 – $500,000”  ballpark budget 

PayPal Business link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CHINCHEONGGHEE

X (Twitter): GK Chee@GChee5005

X (Twitter): https://x.com/GChee5005

Mission: To advance rare disease understanding through chemistry education and research

EDUCATION
NCC Diploma in Computer Studies
TMC Computer School, Singapore | 1997

Founder | com2025 STEM Initiative
2023-Present

• Develop open-access educational content on hemoglobin biochemistry 

Programmer | SYSQUEST Technology Pte Ltd
1997

• In my previous role, I developed key skills that shaped my professional identity.
• Gained foundational skills in computational problem-solving
• Developed and implemented key software solutions for commercial clients, fostering strong analytical and technical skills.

Clerk, OCBC Asset Management Limited (Singapore) (1994)

• Managed critical document handling and administrative processes, cultivating strong attention to detail and operational efficiency.

Draughtsman, Perunding Mektrik Sdn Bhd & Metal Spare Part Factory (Malaysia) (2003)

• Drafted and designed detailed plans for M&E consultancy projects and metal spare parts, honing spatial reasoning and technical precision.

HEALTH ADVOCACY

• Patient ambassador for thalassemia awareness

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Scientific writing
• Video production for STEM education

PROJECT SAMPLES

Video Series: “Thalassemia Treatment Through Gene Therapy https://stemcell.ucla.edu/”
https://youtu.be/gG_LRqGvKBI

Infographic: “Revolutionizing Thalassemia Treatment Through Gene Therapy Cutting”
https://com20251.com/revolutionizing-thalassemia-treatment-through-gene-therapy-cutting/

X/Twitter post https://x.com/GChee5005

My tweet:

Consensus: STEM drives human advancement. My twist? Thalassemia patients like me must co-lead research—our lived experience reveals questions labs miss. Let’s cure blood disorders with us, not just for us. #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs pic.twitter.com/UVmxhL5yWd

— GK Chee (@GChee5005) March 30, 2025

STEM literacy is the foundation of human progress—understanding hemoglobin’s chemistry isn’t just science, it’s survival. I champion patient-led research to democratize cures for thalassemia, proving that marginalized voices belong at the forefront of medical innovation. #STEM

— GK Chee (@GChee5005) March 30, 2025

GRANT SUPPORT REQUESTED
$50,000 for:

• BSc Chemistry tuition
• Science communication equipment
• $50,000 USD bare basics now
• “$50,000 – $500,000”  ballpark budget 

Grant Proposal: https://com20251.com/grant-proposal-emergent-ventures-grant-fast-grants-for-stem-talent-identification/Cover Letter: https://com20251.com/cover-letter-for-emergent-ventures-grant-application/