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7 Scientists From Singapore To Watch
For a young nation, Singapore has made great advances in research, and it took the efforts of many committed, talented individuals to get here.
Real-Time Embryo Imaging Could Boost IVF Success
Real-time imaging of embryos may increase the chances of success for IVF procedures through more efficient control of embryo quality.
Macromolecule Packs Three-Hit Combo Against Viruses
Just a small amount of this macromolecule could potentially neutralize an entire room infected with viruses such as Ebola.
Nestlé Establishes Research Center in Singapore
The Center will focus on healthy aging and nutritional interventions for older populations, both regionally and globally.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Benjamin Tee
Benjamin Tee develops electronic skin which can sense mechanical forces and self-heal repeatably—particularly useful for robotics and prosthetics.
Chemical Analysis Software To Improve Toxicity Testing
An automated cellular imaging platform accurately predicts the toxicity of chemical compounds—paving the way toward safer products.
Growing A Research Culture
Lim Pin, the National University of Singapore's longest-serving vice-chancellor, was instrumental in Singapore's journey to becoming the medical research hub that it is today.
The Rainmaker
Professor Lam Khin Yong has managed to combine two careers: one as a hands-on scientist and another as one of Singapore’s preeminent research rainmakers.
Wealth And Intelligence, Re-defined
Once set on becoming a medical doctor, Professor Hang Chang Chieh's path was changed by the desire to help Singapore grow through engineering instead.
