ACADEMIA
Prostate Cancer Foundation Awards Two Young Chinese Investigators
The Prostate Cancer Foundation has funded two new young Chinese investigators to lead innovative prostate cancer research projects within the country.
‘Kimchi Paradigm’ Offers Insights Into Success at Asian Women Leaders Conference
Dr. Astrid Tuminez explains how the kimchi paradigm works for successful women leaders in Asia.
China-Africa Joint Medical Research To Deepen
African scientists will take part in joint research programs under a new collaboration with China.
1,000 Australian Professors Call On Gillard To Reverse Planned Uni Cuts
Over a thousand Australian professors have signed an open letter asking the federal government to abandon plans for $2.3 billion worth of cuts to the university sector.
BGI & Partners Receive UK Funding For Metabolomics Software
BGI and its partners have received funding from the UK to develop a software platform for the analysis of metabolomics data.
China Plans Research Centers To Aid Developing World
The Chinese Academy of Sciences is planning a major new drive to extend science cooperation with developing countries.
A*STAR’s Patrick Tan Wins Chen New Investigator Award
Dr. Patrick Tan from A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore has received the 2013 Chen New Investigator Award from the international Human Genome Organization.
India To Launch “Grand Challenges” In Biotechnology
India's science and technology minister, S. Jaipal Reddy, has announced a new 'grand challenges' program with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Of Shady Journals & Bored Students
India's elite institutions must take the lead in addressing the menace of fake journals and uninterested students, writes Dr. Pushkar.
