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Risky Business In Breast Cancer Diagnosis (VIDEO)
By analyzing the collective impact of common gene variants associated with breast cancer, Dr. Li Jingmei seeks to detect the disease early and save lives.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Aristotle Ubando
With the effects of climate change at our doorstep, Professor Aristotle Ubando has made it his life’s mission to optimize the production of biofuels from renewable energy sources like algae.
Going Beyond Urban Farming (VIDEO)
Urban farms are not just centers of food production, but also spaces to provide care to the community, says Mr. Bjorn Low, founder of social enterprise Edible Garden City.
Pushing The Frontiers Of Food Innovation (VIDEO)
Dr. Ralph Graichen, senior director of the Food, Nutrition and Consumer Care Cluster at A*STAR, Singapore, is spearheading initiatives to promote food innovation in Singapore.
Priming The World For Primate Conservation (VIDEO)
As countries modernize, habitat destruction can threaten native primate species. Dr. Andie Ang believes that conservation efforts for primates can be strengthened with the right research.
Keeping Allergies Under Control (VIDEO)
Allergic reactions to peanuts can be dangerous, but Dr. Soh Jian Yi has devised an oral immunotherapy that can raise the tolerance level to peanuts in children.
Academic By Day, Gamer By Night
Malaysia won its first-ever e-sports gold at the 30th SEA Games thanks to Yew Weng Kean. But Yew isn’t your typical gamer: this e-sports extraordinaire is also an assistant professor in electrical engineering.
Feeding Future Generations With Innovation (VIDEO)
Mr. Christian H. Cadeo, managing partner of Big Idea Ventures (Asia), shared how the venture capital firm is funding research into new protein sources to feed future generations in a sustainable manner.
From Beer To Bispecifics And Beyond
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon, shares her thoughts on Asia’s growing role in biotech R&D.
