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Today, Prof Yasmine Belkaid, President of Institut Pasteur, delivered a public lecture with groundbreaking insights into host-microbe interactions, the immune system’s role in health and infectious diseases, and innovative approaches to treating infections. The event also featured an engaging fireside chat, moderated by Prof Lisa F.P. Ng, Executive Director of A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs, where Prof Belkaid shed light on: • Her personal journey to becoming a global leader in science • The importance of passion, resilience and curiosity in scientific pursuits • The role of representation and diversity, especially for women and female leadership in science We are deeply grateful for this opportunity to hear from a brilliant scientist whose work has transformed the understanding of immunity and infection. Thank you, Prof. Belkaid, for your invaluable contributions and for inspiring all to persevere and innovate! #WomenInScience #Inspiration #PublicLecture #ASTAR #GlobalHealth #ResearchAndInnovation #CollaborativeAction #ScientificCollaboration #ASTARforSG #creatinggrowth #enhancinglives #populationhealth #infectiousdiseases #institutpasteur #pathwaytoimpact Sze-Wee TAN Yee-Sin LEO