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Falk MÜLLER-RIEMENSCHNEIDER is an Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Research) at NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and holds a joint affiliation with NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He leads the Physical Activity and Nutrition Determinants in Asia (PANDA) research programme. With a medical degree from the University of Cologne (2003) and advanced training in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2005), he has built a career focused on cardiovascular disease prevention, physical activity promotion, and obesity epidemiology. His academic qualifications include a Doctoral degree from Charité University Medical Centre Berlin (2005) and Habilitation (2011). Professional roles include Senior Lecturer/Research Fellow positions at Charité (2005–2012), and administrative leadership roles such as Teaching Coordinator and Project Division Coordinator for Cardiovascular Research (2008–2012). Research interests center on lifestyle determinants of chronic diseases, with emphasis on physical activity interventions, dietary patterns, and early childhood development. Notable work includes the Singapore Preconception Study and the GUSTO cohort study, examining long-term health trajectories. Media engagements highlight his work on screen time effects in children and urban green space benefits. His recent publications (2021–2025) address mHealth intervention design, park-based physical activity, and 24-hour movement guidelines. Key themes include digital health adoption barriers, longitudinal cohort studies, and culturally tailored public health strategies.

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Diseases
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Dr. Hong Ming Tan is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Analytics and Operations, NUS Business School, and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Operations Research and Analytics (IORA) at National University of Singapore. He holds a PhD in Operations Research and Analytics (2021), MSc in Mathematics (2017), and BSc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics and Economics (2013) from NUS. Doctor of Philosophy, Operations Research and Analytics (2021) Master of Science, Mathematics (2017) Bachelor of Science (Hons), Applied Mathematics and Economics (2013) His research spans Business Analytics , Machine Learning , Operations Research , and Pharmacogenetics . Recent work includes: EcoVal Framework for efficient data valuation in ML Personalized Mental Health through adaptive testing and clustering Antibiotic Resistance modeling using antiresistic strategies CYP2D6 Methylation prediction for precision medicine His publications demonstrate expertise in ML optimization , healthcare informatics , behavioral analytics , and decision science . Current projects include AI-led Smart Data Centre Management and SIA Corp Lab research. He serves as Chair of the Department Finance Committee and advisor to student clubs like Business Analytics Consulting Team. His work addresses real-world challenges in industrial operations, healthcare diagnostics, and educational innovation.

• Business Analytics
• Operations Research
• Machine Learning
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Associate Professor On Sun Lau serves as Associate Professor and Assistant Head of Department in the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore (NUS), concurrently holding the position of Associate Director at the Research Centre on Sustainable Urban Farming (SUrF). His institutional address is 14 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543. Dr. Lau's educational foundation includes: Postdoctoral training at Stanford University Ph.D. from Yale University B.Sc. and M.Phil. from The Chinese University of Hong Kong His research investigates environmental influences on plant development using stomata as a model system, focusing on signaling networks controlling gas-exchange pores through multidisciplinary approaches spanning cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and genomics. This work bridges fundamental mechanisms with agricultural applications for improving photosynthetic efficiency and water usage in crops. Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on stomatal development mechanisms, particularly transcription factor regulation (SPEECHLESS), environmental signaling pathways (light, temperature, hormones), and molecular techniques like MOBE-ChIP for cell-specific chromatin studies, with increasing translational focus toward sustainable agriculture. Dr. Lau's scientific recognition includes: NUS Early Career Research Award (2017) Croucher Fellowship (2010) John S. Nicholas Prize (2010) Croucher Scholarship (2003) He actively contributes to scholarly discourse as Editorial Board member for Scientific Reports and BMC Plant Biology, Associate Editor for Frontiers in Plant Science, and Advisory Board member for New Phytologist and Cells & Development. His leadership in SUrF demonstrates commitment to sustainable urban agriculture solutions through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Stomatal Development
• Environmental Signaling
• Transcriptional Regulation
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NG Huck Hui is a Research Professor and Senior Group Leader at the Laboratory of Precision Disease Therapeutics, Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), under A*STAR. His research focuses on stem cell biology, particularly on understanding and harnessing the potential of pluripotent and adult stem cells for regenerative medicine and disease modeling. Key interests include stem cell state maintenance, controlled differentiation for 3D cellular models, and applications in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. He leads a team developing advanced genetic and cell culture approaches to create biologically accurate disease models, aiming to advance personalized medicine. His work emphasizes creating functional organoids (e.g., midbrain organoids with dopaminergic neurons) and mini-brains for studying complex disorders. Recent publications highlight innovations in stem cell reprogramming, transcriptional networks (e.g., Oct4/Nanog), and regulatory mechanisms governing pluripotency. He actively recruits postdoctoral fellows and students to expand this research. His laboratory collaborates across disciplines to bridge basic science with translational applications, focusing on leveraging stem cells for therapeutic discovery and disease understanding.

• Stem Cell Biology
• Regenerative Medicine
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Asst Prof LIU Boxiang holds the position of Assistant Professor and NUS Presidential Young Professorship at the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS), within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on integrating multi-omics approaches with computational methods to study complex diseases such as coronary artery disease and age-related macular degeneration. He specializes in developing statistical and machine learning tools for genomic analysis, including eQTL mapping and deep learning architectures for gene expression regulation. Education: BA in Biophysics (Illinois Wesleyan University), MS and PhD in Bioinformatics (Stanford University). He contributed to the GTEx consortium and is part of the Asian Immune Diversity Atlas (AIDA) initiative. His lab develops methods like ANTseq for ancestry determination and scPrediXcan for cell-type-specific transcriptome studies. Research Interests: Functional genomics, eQTL analysis, deep learning in biomedicine, and computational tools for omics data integration. His work bridges disciplines such as natural language processing and computer vision with biological questions. Scientific Awards: NUS Presidential Young Professorship (2021). His lab's innovations include ParaMed, a biomedical translation dataset, and LinearDesign for optimized mRNA stability. Advising and Grants: Leads the Liu Lab (boxiangliulab.com), focusing on single-cell genomics, mitochondrial dynamics, and computational biomedicine. Collaborates on projects like the RESET cohort study for cardiovascular disease prevention.

• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
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Qiushi Feng is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore , Department of Sociology, with a focus on aging and health, population studies, and development research. He holds administrative roles as Deputy Head of Department and Assistant Dean at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. PhD from Duke University Co-Editor of Current Sociology , Associate Editor of Asian Population Studies Recipient of grants from United Nations Population Fund, Singapore Ministry of Education, and National Medical Research Council His research spans interdisciplinary aging studies, including digital equity, environmental health impacts, healthcare policy, and population projections. Recent publications analyze marital transitions in Indonesia, spatial healthcare optimization in Singapore, and pandemic impacts on life expectancy. Key trends in his work include: Interdisciplinary aging research Probabilistic population projections Age-friendly urban design Health equity in digital and environmental contexts

• Aging and Health
• Population Studies
• Development Studies
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Associate Professor Lu Jinhua holds a BA and PhD, and currently serves in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Her research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and developing cancer vaccines using alarmin motifs. She is affiliated with the Immunology Translational Research Programme and LSI Immunology Programme. Her research interests include investigating how complement C1 deficiency induces ANA through alarmin motifs in the nucleolus, particularly the GAR/RGG motif which also exhibits cell-penetrating peptide activity. This discovery is being leveraged to create cancer vaccines targeting cytoplasmic MHC I pathways. Recent work spans immunological mechanisms in diabetes, tumor microenvironment analysis, and neurodegenerative biomarkers. She holds editorial roles at the Journal of Immunology and Frontiers in Immunology , contributing to advancing immunological research and education. Key technical contributions include nuclear scaffold extraction methods and insights into NF-κB RelB binding variations during microbial infections. Her translational focus bridges basic immunology with clinical applications in autoimmune diseases and cancer immunotherapy.

• Immunology
• Autoimmunity
• Cancer Vaccines
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Assoc Prof Nagaendran Kandiah is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). He serves as Director of the Dementia Research Centre and holds an appointment as a Clinician Scientist with the National Medical Research Council. His expertise spans cognitive neurology and vascular neurology, with a focus on dementia, healthy brain ageing, and brain disorders associated with ageing. Research interests include biomarker development, vascular contributions to neurodegeneration, and early detection strategies for cognitive impairment. Clinically, he integrates translational research with clinical practice, focusing on mild cognitive impairment (MCI), vascular cognitive impairment (VCI), and dementia. His recent work explores blood-based biomarkers (e.g., GFAP, p-tau181), digital health tools (e.g., ReCOGnAIze app), and the role of vascular risk factors in cognitive decline. He leads studies like the SINgapore GERiatric Intervention Study (SINGER), investigating multidomain lifestyle interventions to mitigate cognitive decline and frailty. His publications emphasize cross-cultural validation of cognitive assessments (e.g., Visual Cognitive Assessment Test), pathophysiological mechanisms linking cerebrovascular disease to neurodegeneration, and novel biomarker applications in Southeast Asian populations. Key themes include the synergy between APOE4 genotype and vascular pathology, and the utility of machine learning for syndrome classification in neurology.

• Biomedical Sciences
• Neuroscience
• Ageing Research
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Shyam Prabhakar is a Senior Group Leader and Associate Director at the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS). His research focuses on gene-regulatory mechanisms in human diseases using high-throughput omics technologies and computational methods. Key roles include leading the Laboratory of Systems Biology and Data Analytics, and contributing to initiatives like the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) and Asian Immune Diversity Atlas (AIDA). Research Interests: Transcriptional regulation in cancer, autism, and immune disorders Single-cell and spatial omics data analysis Development of algorithms for genomic data interpretation Major Achievements: First single-cell transcriptomic analysis of colorectal tumors (Nature Genetics 2017) Landmark studies on histone acetylation in autism (Cell 2016) and tuberculosis immunity (Nature Microbiology 2022) Key contributions to spatial omics tools like BANKSY (Nature Genetics 2024) Labs/Teams: Prabhakar Lab, Spatial and Single Cell Systems Platform, Human Cell Atlas initiatives.

• Genomics
• Transcriptional Regulation
• Bioinformatics
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Dr. SIM Xueling is an Assistant Professor at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore (NUS), with expertise in statistical genetics, pharmacogenomics, and biostatistics. She has held academic positions since 2015 and previously worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Michigan and Research Assistant at NUS. Doctor of Philosophy, NUS (2011) BSc. Hons. in Statistics, NUS (2005) Her research focuses on genetic determinants of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic traits, leveraging multi-ancestry genome-wide association studies (GWAS), proteomics, and multi-omics approaches. She co-authored numerous high-impact publications analyzing gene-environment interactions, polygenic risk scores, and biomarker discovery. Recent publications highlight trends in applying AI to medical imaging for diabetes stratification, exploring nuclear regulatory pathways in diabetes progression, and developing precision medicine frameworks like the PRECISE-SG100K genomic engine. Her work emphasizes population diversity in genetic studies to improve global health outcomes. Best Research Publication Award 2nd Annual Graduate Scientific Congress 2012 She has extensive teaching experience in epidemiological methods and genetics courses at NUS. Media outlets like ScienceDaily and BioSpectrum Asia have covered her research on diabetes-related genetic markers and cholesterol-lowering therapies.

• Statistical genetics
• Pharmacogenomics
• Biostatistics

Dr. Chinnadurai Amutha serves as an Assistant Professor in the Paediatrics department at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore . Her research spans multiple domains including pediatrics, maternal-child health, clinical psychology, and public health. Key research areas: Pediatrics, maternal mental health, developmental psychology, neonatal resuscitation, ethnic-specific growth charts, and perinatal nutrition Notable contributions: Development of ethnicity-specific neonatal growth charts, pandemic response frameworks for neonatal care, and longitudinal studies on maternal feeding patterns Her publications reveal a focus on maternal-child health outcomes , with particular emphasis on: Quality improvement initiatives in pediatric mental health screening Clinical guidelines for neonatal resuscitation during pandemics Ethnic differences in gestational diabetes screening Impact of maternal feeding patterns on neonatal brain development Adiposity pathways in Asian neonates Postpartum practices across ethnic groups

• Paediatrics
• Midwifery
• Clinical Sciences
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Assoc Prof Miao Yansong is an Associate Professor and Assistant Chair (Internationalization) in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. His research focuses on actin cytoskeleton dynamics, molecular condensation in cell signaling, and plant immunity. He holds a PhD from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and completed his postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley as a Human Frontier Science Program Fellow. Education: PhD (2006–2009), The Chinese University of Hong Kong Postdoc (2010–2014), UC Berkeley Awards: Nanyang Assistant Professorship (2015–2021) Singapore National Research Foundation Investigator (2023–present) His lab investigates how biomolecular condensates regulate actin assembly during plant immunity and fungal growth. Key projects include studying nanoscale plasma membrane domains in plant-pathogen interactions and applying machine learning to predict condensate formation. Recent work integrates quantum technology for sensing biological processes. Lab members include senior postdocs, graduate students, and visiting scholars from institutions worldwide. Current research also explores synthetic engineering of 'designer condensates' to enhance agricultural resilience.

• Cell Biology
• Plant Immunity
• Molecular Biology
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Si Yi ANG is an Assistant Professor (Practice) at the Department of Law, National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds an LLB from the University of Queensland (2012) and was admitted to the Singapore Bar in 2014. Prior to joining NUS, she practiced litigation at Drew & Napier LLC and specialized in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Her teaching focuses on Trial Advocacy, reflecting her practical legal expertise. She co-authored a book chapter on Clinical Legal Education in East and Southeast Asia (Routledge 2024). Her research intersects legal pedagogy and interdisciplinary studies, with notable contributions to clinical legal education frameworks. Concurrently, her Google Scholar publications reveal engagement in genetic epidemiology of allergic diseases, asthma, and skin aging, though this may indicate a potential data overlap with another academic. These articles explore topics like genetic variants in asthma, allergen profiling, and dietary impacts on dermatitis. No formal awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She advises no listed students but maintains an active research profile spanning legal education and biomedical studies.

• Clinical Legal Education
• Legal Pedagogy
• Litigation Practices
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Asst Prof Gloryn CHIA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK, and completed postdoctoral research at Columbia University, USA. Her research focuses on developing novel cancer vaccines and stem cell therapies, particularly leveraging neoantigen identification and engineered stem cells for personalized medicine. Research interests include cancer immunotherapy, neoantigen vaccine design, and stem cell-based approaches to address challenges in vaccine efficacy and delivery. Her lab explores scalable methods for producing artificial antigen-presenting cells using induced pluripotent stem cells to enhance tumor-specific immune responses. The work aims to translate discoveries into clinical applications for personalized cancer treatment. Notable projects involve investigating intronic polyadenylation as a neoantigen source, optimizing non-viral genetic engineering of immune cells, and understanding embryonic development mechanisms related to pluripotency and lineage specification. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions span high-impact areas such as stem cell reprogramming and cancer immunology. Her research bridges genomic technologies with clinical translation, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in biomedicine.

• Cancer Vaccines
• Immunotherapy
• Stem Cell Therapies
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Associate Professor Zhang Yongliang is affiliated with the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the National University of Singapore's Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He leads research on immune signaling pathways, particularly the role of MAPK phosphatases (MKPs/DUSPs) in immune regulation and disease. His work spans microbial infection, metabolic disorders, and cancer, with a focus on translational applications for clinical therapies. Educational Background: PhD (specific program details not explicitly stated) Research interests include dissecting how dysregulated signaling pathways contribute to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Current projects investigate MKPs in obesity-related metabolic diseases and cancer chemoresistance using genetic models and human studies. Recent publications highlight contributions to understanding microbiome-cancer links, adipose inflammation, and drug resistance mechanisms. Awards include the 2022 Faculty Research Excellence Award and 2019 Graduate Mentor of the Year recognition. Awards: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Faculty Research Excellence Award 2022 Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Graduate Mentor of the Year (GRAMAY) 2019 Lab members include researchers such as Dr. Png Chin Wen and students like Goie Jian Yi Gerald, focusing on immunology and molecular biology. Collaborations span basic science to clinical translation, addressing unmet medical needs in immune-mediated diseases.

• Immunology
• Signal Transduction Pathways
• Innate Immune Responses
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