Resident

Ai San Yip, Chief Marketing Officer: Ai San is a Commercialisation Officer in Exploit Technologies, A*STAR. She holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology from the National University of Singapore. Being trained in Good Clinical Practice and Guidelines, she has hands-on experience in running clinical trials and technical laboratory operations. Now that she has embarked on a Manchester M.B.A., she will develop a cross-cultural and social media skills for international business. Join her LinkedIn.

 

Erwin Chan, Chief Business Development Officer: Erwin obtained his Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Western Australia. He has spent several years in Australia, United Kingdom and Sweden for his academia. Erwin describes himself as an ambassador in Intellectual Property at the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Singapore Management University. He motivates youths in becoming biotechnologists of the next generation through entrepreneurial initiatives. Tweet him @ dr_erwinchan. Join his LinkedIn and blog.

 

Justin Choo, Data-mining Consultant: Justin holds a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from the Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. He is passionate about technologies and their applications in transforming how people communicate, share ideas and collaborate. In 2009, he founded Knorex, a software development company focused on making knowledge discovery easier for companies and individuals.

Evangelist

Larry Lim, Photojournalist: Larry is a Product Specialist (Technology) in DKSH Singapore. He holds a Dip. Biotechnology from Temasek Polytechnic. He maintains a professional studio and photography interest group. Review his portfolio at Macro Studios.

 

Mingwei Fan, Contributor: Mingwei is pursuing his B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technolgical University. His interest lies in developing innovative bioengineering technology.

 

Raymond Chia, Contributor: Raymond has a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Sciences, Molecular and Cell Biology, National University Singapore. After a training stint in Institute of Molecular Biology and Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR, he joined Roche Singapore as a Biotechnologist, Technical Operations. He encourages prospective graduates to be proactive about seeking career advice and job opportunities. Read his blog.

 

Shou Yi Poon, Contributor: Shou Yi is an Account Manager, Biomedical Sciences, International Enterprise Singapore. He has a M.P.A and a B.A. Business Biotechnology, both from Brown University. He builds relationships and private networks which help in connecting people and businesses more effectively. Join his LinkedIn.

 

Wan Qing Leow Rachel, Contributor: Rachel has worked as an Industry Development Officer of Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, A*STAR. She has a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Sciences and Biomedical Science, National University of Singapore. She is an Analyst with Solidiance, and stays in Shanghai. 

 

Supporters

Cheryl Ann Ma, Contributor: Cheryl is pursuing her B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Sciences and Biomedical Science at the National University of Singapore. After her internship experience, she now works in A*STAR Policy Department.

Horrace Owino, Contributor: Horrace has graduated from the National University of Singapore with a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Molecular & Cell Biology and Technopreneurship. He has taken entrepreneurship courses at Stanford University and is passionate about technology commercialisation in the biotechnology industry. He works in Biolynx Technologies, a local start-up.

Iva Sadon, Site Designer: Iva has graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Product Design. She is passionate about the development of design ideas that leads to new products. She freelances as a Web Designer and Illustrator.

Vaishnavi Radhakrishnan, Contributor: Vaishnavi has graduated from the National University of Singapore where she studied Biomedical Sciences and Technopreneurship. She has done entrepreneurship courses at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science and Wharton Business School. She started her studies and training in DUKE-NUS Medical School, the combined fields of basic science and clinical medicine.

Wei Hsien Lee, Contributor: Wei Hsien received B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Sciences and Biomedical Science, National University of Singapore. He has served a trainee program at the Institute of Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR and now works in International Enterprise Singapore.

 

Partners

Dean Stell is an Associate Director in Wake Forest University’s Office of Technology Asset Management, North Carolina U.S. He has been in the biotechnology/ technology transfer and commercialisation for over twelve years. He expresses technology transfer journey through his blog.