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
Before You Fall In Love With A Scientist
Did you go out for a date with a scientist this Valentine's day? Here are a few things you might want to consider before date number two!
CFDA Approves First Inactivated Sabin Vaccine
The locally produced vaccine will aid China's efforts in polio eradication.
A Word To Young Physicists In Asia
In a wide-ranging interview, Sir Anthony Leggett shares his thoughts on science education and the prospects for young physicists in Asia.
GYSS@one-north 2015: Search For Satisfaction, Not Just Significance
Sir Anthony Leggett advises young scientists not to conduct research with an eye to winning prizes but to do something that they find personally satisfying.
GYSS@one-north 2015: Is Internet Privacy Possible?
Online data privacy is possible, says Shafi Goldwasser, whose Turing Award-winning work laid the foundations of modern cryptography.
Stereotypes And The Stock Photo Scientist
If you've only ever encountered stock photo scientists, you can't really be blamed for assuming that all scientists are male, mad or maladjusted.
Editor’s Note – January 2015 Print Magazine
Our January 2015 print edition starts the year off with a bang, looking at the latest developments in biotechnology.
Cambodian Village Hit By HIV Mass Infection
The unlicensed doctor suspected to be responsible for infecting over 100 people with HIV has been charged with murder.
Beyond Technology: Stepping Up Services For Asia
Technology heavyweight GE Healthcare has ramped up its range of R&D services for users in Asia, underscoring the increasing importance of the region.