Thermo Fisher & NUS Form Research Alliance

Under the terms of the agreement, Thermo Fisher will issue research grants and fund a symposium to foster scientific collaboration.

AsianScientist (Apr. 15, 2014) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a precision laboratory equipment manufacturer, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a strategic alliance to advance basic and applied research in Singapore.

As a part of the agreement, for up to five years, Thermo Fisher Scientific will sponsor both multi-year and short term research grants in the life sciences, and will also support collaborative interactions with NUS, including a joint symposium to accelerate scientific knowledge exchange in the biological and physical sciences.

Focus areas include research in life sciences, healthcare and applied markets, such as cancer and diagnostics. These programs will also pursue development of analytical technologies, reagents, instrumentation, and software for life sciences, healthcare and the environment.

“This is truly a bench-to-bedside collaboration, which will allow our NUS technologies and innovations to be translated into new health-related products, solutions and processes,” explained Dr. Lily Chan, Chief Executive Officer NUS Enterprise.

“To confront the challenges that society is facing, there are increased needs for promoting R&D and knowledge sharing amongst the scientific experts,” said Dr. Alan Sachs, Chief Scientific Officer, Life Sciences Solutions of Thermo Fisher Scientific. “This exciting academic and industry alliance with NUS will accelerate new findings from Singapore, increase innovation, and help to fulfill our company’s mission.”

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Source: National University of Singapore.

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