Sir David Lane

Institution
Agency for Science, Technology and Research

Country
Singapore

Field
Biomedical Sciences

Sir David received the 2017 President’s Science and Technology Medal for his role in the development of Singapore’s biomedical sciences sector and contributions to cancer therapeutics and research.

(Photo: Agency for Science, Technology and Research)

AWARDS
  • 2017 President's Science and Technology Medal

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