Degree Information Ph.D., Monash University (1987) B.S., Monash University (1983)

Investigation of the influence of yeast enzymes on wine composition and the transformation of anthocyanins during wine aging

Determining the relationships of wine and non-wine yeast strains by DNA sequence analysis of the rDNA genes and interspacer regions

Comparison of the fermentation by-products of wine and non-wine yeast

Study the effects of different isomeric forms of 2,3-butanediol on the quality of wine

Study the inhibitory effects of xylitol and other polyols on the growth of cavities causing bacteria, Streptococcus mutans

Development of methods for the analysis of yeast metabolites produced by the transformation of phenanthrene

Studying the effects of glucose on the yield of xylitol produced from biomass-derived products by yeast Biography Publications BB. G. Ooi. "Application of Commercial and Web-Based Software Programs for DNA Sequence Analysis in Undergraduate Biochemistry Laboratory";. Chem. Educator, 10, 1-4, 2005.

Ngee-Sing Chong, Omobola Oladipupo, Vichuda Hunter, Beng-Guat Ooi. "Application of the AMDIS Mass Spectral Deconvolution Algorithm for the Characterization of Cigarette Smoke";. Proceedings of the 52nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, ThPD 059 (July 23, 2004).

B. G. Ooi. "DNA Amplification by PCR and Analysis by Gel Electrophoresis - An Undergraduate Biochemistry Experiment";. Chem. Educator, 9, 97-101, 2004.

B. G. Ooi, A. M. Mulisa, H. Y. Kim, & N. S. Chong. "Methods development for the detection of trace metabolites from biotransformation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by yeast";. J. Tenn. Acad. Sci., 78 (3), 65-75, 2003.

B. G. Ooi, T. T. B. Le, & B. M. Markuszewski. "The effects of glucose on the yeast conversion of xylose into xylitol by C. guilliermondii and C. tropicalis";. Elec. J. Env. Agri. Food Chem., 1(3), 2002.

B. G. Ooi & L. K. Miller. "The Influence of antisense RNA on transcription mapping of the 5' terminus of a baculovirus RNA";. Journal of General Virology, 72, 527- 534 (1991).

X. Wang, B. G. Ooi & L. K. Miller. "Baculovirus vectors for multiple gene expression and for occluded virus production". Gene, 100, 131-137 (1991).

J. R. Lupski, Y. H. Zhang, M. Rieger, M. Minter, B. Hsu, B. G. Ooi, T. Koeuth & E. R. B. McCabe. "Mutational analysis of the Escherichia coli glpFK region with Tn5 mutagenesis and the polymerase chain reaction". Journal of Bacteriology, 172, 6129-6134 (1990).

B. G. Ooi & L. K. Miller. "Transcription of the Baculovirus polyhedrin gene reduces the levels of an antisense transcription initiated downstream". Journal of Virology, 64, 3126-3129 (1990).

B. G. Ooi, C. Rankin & L. K. Miller. "Downstream sequence augment transcription from the essential initiation site of a baculovirus polyhedrin gene". Journal of Molecular Biology, 210, 721-736 (1989).

C. Rankin, B. G. Ooi & L. K. Miller. "Eight base pairs encompassing the transcription start point are the major determinant for baculovirus polyhedrin gene expression". Gene, 70, 39-49 (1988).

B. G. Ooi & L. K. Miller. "Regulation of host RNA levels during baculovirus infection". Virology, 166, 515-523 (1988).

B. G. Ooi, H. B. Lukins, A. W. Linnane & P. Nagley. "Biogenesis of mitochondrial 66. A mutation in the 5'-untranslated region of yeast mitochondrial oli1 mRNA leading to impairment in translation of subunit 9 of the mitochondrial ATPase complex". Nucleic Acids Research, 15, 1965-1977 (1987).

B. G. Ooi & P. Nagley. "The oli gene and flanking sequences in mitochondrial DNA of Saccharomyces cerevisiae: The complete nucleotide sequence of a 1.35 kilobase petite mitochondrial DNA genome covering the oli1 gene". Current Genetics, 10, 713-723 (1986).

P. Nagley, R. M. Hall & B. G. Ooi. "Amino acid substitutions in mitochondrial ATPase subunit 9 of Saccharomyces cerevisiae leading to oligomycin or venturicidin resistance". FEBS Letters, 195, 159-163 (1986).

A. W. Linnane, H. B. Lukins, P. Nagley, S. Marzuki, R. G. Hadikusumo, M. J. B. Jean-Francois, U. P. John, B. G. Ooi, L. C. Watkins, T. A. Willson, J. Wright & S. Meltzer. "Assembly of the yeast mitochondrial H+-ATPase: correlative studies involving gene sequencing and immunochemical probes of assembly". In Achievements and Perspectives in Mitochondrial Research, Volume I: Bioenergetics, (F. Palmieri, ed.), Elsevier/ North Holland Biomedical Press, Amsterdam, 211-222 (1985).

B. G. Ooi, C. E. Novitski & P. Nagley. "DNA sequence analysis of the oli1 gene reveals amino acid changes in mitochondrial ATPase subunit 9 from oligomycin resistant mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae". European Journal of Biochemistry, 152, 709-714 (1985).

B. G. Ooi, G. L. McMullen, A. W. Linnane, P. Nagley & C. E. Novitski. "Biogenesis of mitochondrial 62. DNA sequence analysis of mit- mutations in the mitochondrial oli1 gene coding for mitochondrial ATPase subunit 9 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae". Nucleic Acids Research, 13, 1327-1339 (1985).

I. G. Macreadie, C. E. Novitski, R. J. Maxwell, U. John, B. G. Ooi, G. L. McMullen, H.B. Lukins, A. W. Linnane & P. Nagley. "Biogenesis of mitochondrial 59. The mitochondrial ATPase subunit 8 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae". Nucleic Acids Research, 11, 4435-4451 (1983).

Presentations Rachel E. Thornell and Beng Guat Ooi. "The Sugar that Exhibits Dental Health Benefits"; The 11 th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium of the College of Basic And Applied Sciences. (April 15, 2005)

S. B. Naquin, Z. T. Frensley, N. S. Chong & B. G. Ooi. "A Study of Bidi Cigarette Smoke on Salmonella typhimurium strains TA97a and TA98"; SCHOLAR'S DAY 2004: A University-Wide Showcase of Research, Scholarship, Creativity, and Public Service. (October 22, 2004)

Ngee-Sing Chong, Omobola Oladipupo, Vichuda Hunter, Beng-Guat Ooi. "Application of the AMDIS Mass Spectral Deconvolution Algorithm for the Characterization of Cigarette Smoke"; 52nd American Society of Mass Spectrometry Conference in Nashville, TN (May 27, 2004)

Rachel E. Thornell and Beng Guat Ooi. "The Sugar that Exhibits Dental Health Benefits"; The Golden Goggle Lecture & Research Open House (April 27, 2004)

S. B. Naquin, Z. T. Frensley, N. S. Chong & B. G. Ooi. "A Study of Bidi Cigarette Smoke on Salmonella typhimurium strains TA97a and TA98";, 2003 Southeast Regional ACS meeting in Atlanta, GA (November 16-19, 2003)

S. B. Naquin, Z. T. Frensley, N. S. Chong & B. G. Ooi. "A Study of Bidi Cigarette Smoke on Salmonella typhimurium strains TA97a and TA98";, Tennessee Academy of Science 113th meeting in conjuction with the Tennessee Science Teachers Association in Flanklin, TN (November 13-15, 2003)

B. G. Ooi, T. T. B Le., & B. M. Markuszewski. "The effects of glucose on the yeast conversion of xylose into xylitol by C. guilliermondii and C. tropicalis";, The University-wide showcase for Faculty Research and Creativity (May 2, 2003)

B. G. Ooi, T. T. B Le., & B. M. Markuszewski. "The effects of glucose on the yeast conversion of xylose into xylitol by C. guilliermondii and C. tropicalis";, The Golden Goggle Lecture & Research Open House (April 24, 2003)

B. G. Ooi, T. T. B Le., & B. M. Markuszewski. "The effects of glucose on the yeast conversion of xylose into xylitol by C. guilliermondii and C. tropicalis";, Pittsburgh Conference (March, 2003)

N. S. Chong, H. Y. Kim, A. M. Mulisa, and B. G. Ooi, "Methods Development for the Detection of Trace Metabolites from the Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Yeasts";, Pittsburgh Conference (March, 2003)

H. Y. Kim, N.S. Chong, and B.G. Ooi. "Methods Development for the Detection of Trace Metabolites from the Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Yeasts";. Third MTSU University-wide Faculty Research Symposium, (April 25, 2002)

B. M. Bednarz and B.G. Ooi. " Relationships between Wine and Non-Wine Yeast Strains Based on Restriction Enzyme Analyses of Genomic and mtDNA";. The Golden Goggle Lecture & Research Open House (April 16, 2002)

H. Y. Kim, N.S. Chong, and B.G. Ooi. "Methods Development for the Detection of Trace Metabolites from the Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Yeasts";. Second Joint Meeting of Tennessee Academy of Science and the Kentucky Academy of Science, (November 8-10, 2001).

A. M. Mulisa, B.G. Ooi & N. S. Chong. "Chromatographic Characterization of Metabolites from the Biotransformation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by C. tropicalis CP1-1";. The Second MTSU University-wide Faculty Research Symposium, (April 25, 2001).

B. M. Bednarz & B.G. Ooi. "Comparative Studies of Wine Composition Produced by Different Yeast Strains";. The Golden Goggles Lecture/ Research Open House, (April 23, 2001). Poster was selected for first prize.

B. G. Ooi, N.S. Chong, and A.M. Mulisa. "Biodegradation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Yeasts";. The Golden Goggles Lecture/Research Open House, (April 23, 2001).

B. M. Bednarz & B.G. Ooi. "Comparative Studies of Wine Composition Produced by Different Yeast Strains";. The Sixth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, (April 12, 2001).

A. M. Mulisa, B.G. Ooi & N. S. Chong. "Chromatographic Characterization of Metabolites from the Biotransformation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by C. tropicalis";. Pittsburgh Conference, (March, 2001).

Dissertation/Thesis Master of Science Thesis entitled "Methods Development for Dectection of Trace Metabolites from the Biotransformation of Phenanthrene by Candida tropicalis 96745 CP1-1". Alex M. Mulisa

Professional Organization Memberships Tennessee Academy of Science

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