research and development
WuXi STA Builds A New R&D Center In Shanghai
The new R&D center in Shanghai, China, will enable drug developers to accelerate their projects from preclinical to commercial stage.
NTU Singapore Launches Nationwide Lung Health Initiative
The initiative will bring together multidisciplinary investigators from local and international institutions to study lung health and disease in the Asian context.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Invests US$3.9 Million In Singapore R&D
Three Singapore-based teams working on myopia, cancer and liver disease will receive funding over the next three years.
NUS Scores THE Asian Ranking Hat Trick
For the third time since 2013, the National University of Singapore has been hailed as Asia's top university by the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings.
Taking The Pulse Of The Ocean
The University of Hong Kong has launched the MarineGEO-Hong Kong project, a part of the global initiative to quantify marine biodiversity.
Scientific Output From China Exceeds The US’ For The First Time
China publishes more scientific papers than the US on an annual basis, according to a report by the US National Science Foundation.
A Deep Dive Into Tech
Asian Scientist Magazine finds out how Dr. Finian Tan—chairman of Vickers Venture Partners and one of Baidu’s earliest backers—brings his technical background and industry knowledge to bear on multimilliondollar investment decisions.
QuintilesIMS Rebrands As IQVIA
The world’s largest contract research organization has changed its name from QuintilesIMS to IQVIA.
Takeda Donates US$1 Million To Asian University For Women
The donation will be used to establish the Takeda Chair in Public Health, which aims to propel research and create opportunities for collaboration with scholars in public health.
