Sandy Ong

ABOUT

Sandy holds a BSc in life sciences, and masters degrees in both forensic science and journalism.

Stories by Sandy Ong


Is This Town Big Enough?

What does Singapore’s recent push towards deep technology mean for the country’s more mature life sciences sector?

The Brand Of You

Building a personal brand is not about self-promotion; see it as helping others understand your work and inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Be a Mentor Who Matters

Far from being an additional chore, mentoring younger scientists can be extremely rewarding.

Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

It's been said that hindsight is 20/20, and here, three eminent scientists answer the question: What would you tell your younger selves?

Medicine’s New Stethoscope

Detecting cancers with a blood test sounds simple enough, but is it just hype or are liquid biopsies here to stay?