Rebecca Tan
ABOUT
Rebecca did her PhD at the National University of Singapore where she studied how macrophages integrate multiple signals from the toll-like receptor system. She was formerly the editor-in-chief of Asian Scientist Magazine.
Stories by Rebecca Tan
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Even though she wasn't given an opportunity to study science earlier in life, retired NUS botany Professor Gloria Lim eventually made a name for herself in mycology.
Scientists Should Engage The Public, Says GYSS 2016 Panel
Scientists themselves need to help educate the public on the work they do, say panelists at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2016.
Monkeys Genetically Modified To Show Autism-Like Behavior
A monkey model of autism which more closely mimics the condition in humans could help researchers understand what causes the disease.
The Unassuming Revolutionary
Asian Scientist Magazine catches up with the inventor of optogenetics and CRISPR gene editing, Zhang Feng.
Betting Big On The Brain
Professor Nancy Ip blends the latest technologies with the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, all in the name of solving challenges such as Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders.
Editor’s Note – January 2016 Print Magazine
Asian Scientist is proud to present the Asian Scientist 100, the first ever listing of scientists in Asia who have made an impact in the past year, in the January 2016 print magazine!
Scientific Success Can Happen Anywhere, Says Nobel Laureate Carlo Rubbia At GYSS 2016
Scientific success can happen anywhere and to anyone, says Carlo Rubbia, winner of the 1984 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Between Panic And Complacency
Communicating the risks of infectious diseases as diverse as MERS and hepatitis C may not be easy, but is nonetheless essential.
‘Man-Made’ Earthquake Detected Near North Korean Nuclear Test Site
Officials have linked an earthquake in North Korea to a nuclear test explosion ordered by Pyongyang.