Sim Shuzhen
ABOUT
Shuzhen received a PhD degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA, where she studied the immune response of mosquito vectors to dengue virus.
Stories by Sim Shuzhen
Incan String Theory: If Knots Could Talk
We still don't know how to de-code khipu, string-based information storage systems developed by the Inca, but they remain fascinating nonetheless.
Did Science Really Say I Should Eat This?
Coffee, chocolate and wine are all good for me, because science says so? Think again, writes Sim Shuzhen in this month's Bug Report.
The Slow Road To Stamping Out Neglected Diseases
Slow progressing but debilitating foot diseases are among the most neglected conditions in the world.
What Happened After #Cherylsbirthday
The aftermath of a party is a good time for some after-party math.
Trying Not to Go Viral
Infectious diseases such as dengue and influenza continue to plague the world despite our best efforts to develop vaccines and drugs. Sim Shuzhen takes stock of how scientists are faring in the fight against seemingly indomitable foes.
What Do You See?
Some see white, some see blue. We see a golden opportunity for science communication!
Asian Scientist’s Guide To Surviving Chinese New Year
It's not always easy, but Chinese new year and other festive occasions are actually a great opportunity to try out your science communication skills.
GYSS@one-north 2015: In Defense Of Scientific Curiosity
Hypothesis-driven research should not be neglected, says a panel of eminent researchers at the Global Young Scientists Summit 2015.