Singapore
With over two years of experience as a Research Fellow at A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs, I specialize in antiviral research and RNA-based therapeutics, actively contributing to the development of self-amplifying RNA vaccines and advanced RNA therapeutics. My work reflects a strong foundation in virology and infectious diseases, built through my doctoral studies and subsequent roles in microbiology and virological research. My role at A*STAR includes project management and supporting translational research efforts, bridging the gap between innovative discoveries and practical applications. I am driven by a commitment to turning scientific insights into impactful medical solutions and actively contribute to science communication initiatives and research coordination within my institution.
- Actively contributing to the team's cutting-edge saRNA projects in vaccine development and oncolytic therapeutics. - Driving SARS-CoV-2 antiviral research through virus-based studies, generating data for therapeutic advancements. - Coordinating with Institute Project Management Office to report status of funded projects. - Contributing to A*STAR IDL science communication by creating engaging posts that amplify research visibility and foster connections. - Strongly contributing to grant writing by crafting compelling proposals to secure funding for cutting-edge saRNA projects.
-Independently led diverse antiviral research projects on SARS-CoV-2, Zika virus, West Nile virus, and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus. - Worked confidently in the highest containment (BSL-4) settings. - Collaborated across disciplines with pharmacologists, biotech firms, and medicinal chemists; reported results in meetings, driving go/no-go decisions and project pivots. - Contributed to COVID-19 clinical diagnostics during the pandemic, rapidly adapting to new norms. - Secured smaller fundings - Mentored students in the laboratory and in univeristy practical class
- Supported antimicrobial resistance studies in Dr. Pál Csaba's group, focusing on evolutionary trajectories in bacteria. - Contributed to a synthetic biology project, developing precise mutation systems to generate and characterize resistance mutants.
- Secured competitive HAESF scholarship for 10-month research internship at NIH NIAID, relocating to the US, and rapidly adapting to a new environment. - Investigated host restriction factors against HIV-2 in vitro, contributing to cutting-edge virology insights in a world-class institute.
- Passionately investigated TAM Receptor's role in oral carcinomas and their links to Candida species, fueling eagerness to master interdisciplinary research. - Honing microbiological laboratory skills. - Mastered time management by juggling university studies, lab experiments, and skill-building.