Tragic loss of brilliant scientist Ling, leaving behind young family
From Malaysia to Oxford: A Bright Star
Ling was born in Malaysia in 1986. She moved to London at just five years old with her parents and older sister. In 2005, she left Putney for Oxford to study Biochemistry and stayed to complete a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology.
During her time at Oxford, Ling wasn’t just hitting the books – she represented the university in both rugby union and rugby league. A true all-rounder with brains and brawn.
Cutting-Edge Researcher on Covid and Cancer
After finishing her PhD in 2013, Ling worked as a research scientist at Oxford University, diving into crucial studies about the immune response to Covid-19 and cancer. Her work was groundbreaking, and she was quickly becoming a leading figure in launching a new institute at the university.
Colleagues remember her as selfless and caring, already planning ways to honour her legacy in the new institute she helped shape.
A Loving Mother and Beloved Wife
Beyond the lab, Ling was a devoted mother to two young children, aged three and five, and a loving wife to James, her husband of eight years. “Ling was the light of our family,” James said. “We are devastated to lose her so young, with so many dreams just beginning to come true.”
“I am lost without her warm presence, but she will live on through the love she gave us all. Her whole family loves her desperately, and we will always keep her in our hearts.”
The Void She Leaves Behind
Ling’s death has left a huge hole in the lives of family and friends across Oxford, the UK, Malaysia, Canada, and beyond. Known for her brightness, optimism, and kindness, she touched countless lives and inspired many.
Her family is grappling with the heartbreaking reality that her children will grow up without their devoted mother. Her parents, sister, and extended family are mourning deeply the loss of a shining star taken far too soon.
