It’s an exciting time to be a scientist, particularly so for those of us working on the final frontier of the brain. Many important questions remain to be resolved, and the tools to address those questions are growing ever more sophisticated.
Governments in Asia and around the world are also putting serious money into brain research, in anticipation of rapidly aging populations and the growing burden of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. We speak to Professor Nancy Ip, who has been involved with the China Brain Initiative since 2013, to hear more about how traditional Chinese medicine could be a rich new source for Alzheimer’s drugs.
This issue, we are also proud to present the Asian Scientist 100, the first ever listing of scientists in Asia who have made an impact in the past year. Making the list are science superstars 2015 Nobel Laureate Professor Tu Youyou, and neuroscience whizz kid Zhang Feng.
Finally, have you ever wondered what Asian Scientist Magazine sounds/tastes like to a synesthete? Well, you can find out for yourself here!
Enjoy!
Rebecca Tan
Managing Editor
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