Cindy Phua

Driving research ops at A*STAR IDL with a focus on quality, efficiency and compliance that support responsible science. Also a SingHealth Patient Advocacy Network volunteer to help drive better healthcare.

Singapore, Singapore

About

Current role: • Directs and coordinates the ops team through technical activities and functions of ID Labs. • Provides for growth, expansion and diversification of the labs in keeping with the research needs of ID Labs. Skills: • Proficient in rodent microsurgical techniques and animal model development. E.g. Sepsis, Parabionts, Diabetic, Tumour models etc. • Experienced in handling rodents and large animal models (swine, goat, rabbit and non-human primates).

Experience

  • A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs - A*STAR IDL (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Head of Lab Operations (Lab & In Vivo Operations)
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Senior Research Manager (Lab & In Vivo Operations)
      May 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Singapore Immunology Network (11 yrs 7 mos)
    • Mouse Core Service Unit Manager
      Apr 2015 - May 2021 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    • Senior Research Officer
      Nov 2009 - Apr 2015 · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Research Assistant at National University of Singapore
    Aug 2008 - Nov 2009 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Research Associate at SingHealth
    Jul 2005 - Jul 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Medical Technologist at SingHealth
    Jun 2003 - Oct 2004 · 1 yr 5 mos