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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: India’s First Lady Of Biotech

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is spearheading India's rapid transition from generic drugs supplier to a bonafide biotechnology innovator.

Meet Singapore’s Materials Man (VIDEO)

From smart masks to innovative eye polymers, Professor Loh Xian Jun is revolutionizing materials science at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Andy Tay

By pushing the boundaries of biomedical engineering, Dr. Andy Tay is boosting our body's natural defences in surprising new ways.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s February 2021 Roundup

From celebrating women in science to surprising discoveries in the natural world, catch Asian Scientist Magazine’s top stories from February 2021.

Attracting Singapore’s Girls And Women Into STEM

While parents in Singapore envision both male and female children pursuing careers in STEM, there should be more efforts to improve gender diversity outside the classroom.

STEM Subjects Popular In School, But Challenges Crop Up In The Working World

Science and technology is the top career choice for parents of both boys and girls, but more needs to be done to improve gender diversity beyond the classroom.

Asian Scientist Magazine’s January 2021 Roundup

Starting the year with surprising uses for human waste in space and ancient worm fossils, here are five of Asian Scientist Magazine’s top pieces from January 2021.

Standing On The Verge Of Accessible Healthcare (VIDEO)

By investing in health tech innovations through Verge HealthTech Fund, Dr. Joseph Mocanu is making accessible healthcare in Asia a reality.

Science’s Seismic Shift Towards Asia

The world’s scientific center of gravity is shifting towards Asia—where, given current projections, it will probably long remain.