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Bringing Lifesaving Research From The Bench to Bedside

To overcome translational challenges, Vietnam’s international healthcare system, Vinmec, combines research and clinical expertise under the same roof for quicker and more effective outcomes.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s New International Advisory Committee

The committee will help the magazine ensure that it continues to be diverse and equitable in its selection process as it curates the list of 100 outstanding scientists in Asia.

Japan’s Shimon Sakaguchi Shares Physiology Nobel Prize With Two Other Scientists

The scientists won the award for their fundamental discoveries relating to peripheral immune tolerance.

Protein Discovery In The Age Of AI

Twist Bioscience’s high-throughput DNA synthesis platform is enabling AI researchers to compress protein discovery timelines and expand therapeutic possibilities.

Igniting Customer-Centric Growth: A Conversation With Padraig McDonnell Of Agilent Technologies

Agilent’s long-standing presence in Singapore signals a strategic commitment to innovation, partnerships and global science made practical for real-world impact.

10 Years Of Celebrating Asia’s Researchers

Every year, Asian Scientist Magazine publishes Asian Scientist 100, a carefully curated list of the best and brightest researchers and leaders in SETM in Asia. This year we complete a decade of doing so.

Facilitating Post-Stroke Care With Gamified Intervention

Researchers from the Singapore Institute of Technology co-designed a holistic mobile app with stroke survivors, caregivers and clinicians that delivers information on stroke through games and educational content.
A phot of Dr Tan Hwei Lan with a guide dog

A First-of-Its-Kind Toolkit For The Visually Impaired To Navigate The Digital World

An evidence-based toolkit co-designed by researchers from Singapore Institute of Technology and people with vision impairment promises to enhance training in assistive technology.

A Mediterranean Diet For The Singaporean Palate

Researchers at the Singapore Institute of Technology are innovating the Mediterranean diet with local flavors, in an effort to make healthier meal options more accessible and affordable for Asians.