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The Promise Of CAR T-cell Therapy In The Fight Against Cancer
CAR T-cell therapy is becoming an effective alternative for treating diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—offering better outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory disease.
Supporting Women In STEM
As part of a continuing effort to bridge the gender gap for women scientists, L’Oréal Singapore celebrated three outstanding women researchers in the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2023 program. Dr Leow Wan Ru, Dr Yang Le and Dr Xue Shifeng each received S$10,000 to advance their research.
Sequencing Gets Personal
Twist Bioscience introduces highly customizable sequencing panels, taking personalized diagnostics to the next level.
Asian Scientist Magazine Announces Its 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.
Tata Transformation Prize Winners Announced
The prize recognizes and supports scientists in India who are developing innovative solutions to critical societal challenges in the fields of Food Security, Sustainability, and Healthcare.
How Digital PCR Unlocks Scientific Possibilities
Digital PCR has emerged as a powerful new tool in research. QIAGEN takes it a step further with its robust, scalable and well-integrated nanoplate-based digital PCR system.
Tech And Materials Science Come To The Fore At Singapore’s 2023 President’s Science And Technology Awards
Two of Singapore’s top scientists and three rising stars were honored at the 2023 President’s Science and Technology Award Ceremony for their scientific, technological and economic contributions to Singapore.
Breaking Down Walls With Scientific Breakthroughs
Dr Tan Pei Leng emerged the winner of SGInnovate’s Falling Walls Lab Singapore 2023. She hopes to meet collaborators who can take her research from bench to bedside at the International Summit this November.
Getting To The Root Of Southeast Asia’s Cassava Concerns
In the wake of damage caused by cassava mosaic disease and cassava witches’ broom disease in Southeast Asia, researchers are developing disease-resistant varieties and speeding up the production of healthy cassava stem cuttings.
The Promise Of CAR T-cell Therapy In The Fight Against Cancer
CAR T-cell therapy is becoming an effective alternative for treating diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—offering better outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory disease.
Supporting Women In STEM
As part of a continuing effort to bridge the gender gap for women scientists, L’Oréal Singapore celebrated three outstanding women researchers in the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2023 program. Dr Leow Wan Ru, Dr Yang Le and Dr Xue Shifeng each received S$10,000 to advance their research.
Sequencing Gets Personal
Twist Bioscience introduces highly customizable sequencing panels, taking personalized diagnostics to the next level.
Asian Scientist Magazine Announces Its 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.
Tata Transformation Prize Winners Announced
The prize recognizes and supports scientists in India who are developing innovative solutions to critical societal challenges in the fields of Food Security, Sustainability, and Healthcare.
How Digital PCR Unlocks Scientific Possibilities
Digital PCR has emerged as a powerful new tool in research. QIAGEN takes it a step further with its robust, scalable and well-integrated nanoplate-based digital PCR system.
Tech And Materials Science Come To The Fore At Singapore’s 2023 President’s Science And Technology Awards
Two of Singapore’s top scientists and three rising stars were honored at the 2023 President’s Science and Technology Award Ceremony for their scientific, technological and economic contributions to Singapore.
Breaking Down Walls With Scientific Breakthroughs
Dr Tan Pei Leng emerged the winner of SGInnovate’s Falling Walls Lab Singapore 2023. She hopes to meet collaborators who can take her research from bench to bedside at the International Summit this November.
Getting To The Root Of Southeast Asia’s Cassava Concerns
In the wake of damage caused by cassava mosaic disease and cassava witches’ broom disease in Southeast Asia, researchers are developing disease-resistant varieties and speeding up the production of healthy cassava stem cuttings.









