By Daryl Tan
 
Biomedical engineers, life science researchers, pharmaceutical mavens or just a school student aspiring to join these ranks, I have good news to bear; Singapore needs you.
Reports in 2011 have revealed that Singapore has enjoyed an economic boost despite the sluggish global economy and regional catastrophes that threatened to quaver our fragile market. Much [...]

A Contract Research Organization is a service organization that provides support to the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. CROs provides clients a wide range of “outsourced” pharmaceutical research services to aid in the drug and medical device research & development process.
Services offered by CROs include: product development, formulation and manufacturing; clinical trial management (preclinical through phase IV); clinical, [...]

In 2006, the Ministry of Health (MOH) reworked its priorities to bring in clinical research as part of its directive (MOH, 2008). After much analysis, it was believed that clinical research, if directed correctly, could bring about medical benefits to Singaporeans, further develop Singapore’s medical faculties and preserve our reputation as one of a regional [...]

What happen when a novel discovery has been made? What happen when an ingenious theory has been proposed?
Enormous amount of research can be done in laboratories each day. But, do they continue to stay on top of laboratory benches, in the brilliant minds, or simply go unnoticed? What does it mean to the public at [...]