Former Lab members
Nicole LIM
Nicole graduated in 2023 with a BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (First Class) at the National University of Singapore. At NUS, worked on using extracellular vesicles as delivery vehicles to the central nervous system for her Final Year Project under Dr Minh Le. She joined as a Research Assistant in July 2023, working on establishing a drug-tethering tool in Drosophila to establish cell-specificity, in collaboration with Michael Tadross. As of late 2024 she is pursuing her doctoral work at the Australian National University.
Nicole graduated in 2023 with a BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (First Class) at the National University of Singapore. At NUS, worked on using extracellular vesicles as delivery vehicles to the central nervous system for her Final Year Project under Dr Minh Le. She joined as a Research Assistant in July 2023, working on establishing a drug-tethering tool in Drosophila to establish cell-specificity, in collaboration with Michael Tadross. As of late 2024 she is pursuing her doctoral work at the Australian National University.
TOH Xin Ying
In 2023–24 Xin Ying was pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences with a second major in Psychology at the National University of Singapore. Previously, she interned at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology for a study on neural circuit mechanisms in metabolic regulation under Dr Sarah Luo. In the lab, she investigated the role of FMRP and its interactors in locomotion and olfactory learning as part of her Final Year Project.
In 2023–24 Xin Ying was pursuing a BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences with a second major in Psychology at the National University of Singapore. Previously, she interned at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology for a study on neural circuit mechanisms in metabolic regulation under Dr Sarah Luo. In the lab, she investigated the role of FMRP and its interactors in locomotion and olfactory learning as part of her Final Year Project.
LIAO Jun Yang
In 2023–24, Jun Yang was pursuing his BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Analytics at NUS. He was one of the members of the team involved in the redesigning of the statistical package DABEST in R from June to August 2023. Currently, he remains on as one of the members that are involved in the maintenance and development of the package while working on other coding projects.
In 2023–24, Jun Yang was pursuing his BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Analytics at NUS. He was one of the members of the team involved in the redesigning of the statistical package DABEST in R from June to August 2023. Currently, he remains on as one of the members that are involved in the maintenance and development of the package while working on other coding projects.
Lucas WANG Zhuoyu
Zhuoyu was doing a BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Analytics with a second major in Psychology at NUS. He worked as an intern in the lab, a member of the team engaged in rebuilding and restructuring the statistical package DABEST in R from June to August 2023. Currently, he continues to be one of the team members engaged in the package's upkeep and development. As of late 2024, he is pursuing a Master of Science at NUS.
Zhuoyu was doing a BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Analytics with a second major in Psychology at NUS. He worked as an intern in the lab, a member of the team engaged in rebuilding and restructuring the statistical package DABEST in R from June to August 2023. Currently, he continues to be one of the team members engaged in the package's upkeep and development. As of late 2024, he is pursuing a Master of Science at NUS.
ZHANG Rou
Zhang Rou was pursuing a degree of Master in Statistics in National University of Singapore from August 2022. She was a data scientist intern in the lab from October 2022 through May 2023, helping with the development of DABEST visualization package in both Python and R. Zhang Rou was mentored by Adam in collaboration with Hyungwon Choi.
Zhang Rou was pursuing a degree of Master in Statistics in National University of Singapore from August 2022. She was a data scientist intern in the lab from October 2022 through May 2023, helping with the development of DABEST visualization package in both Python and R. Zhang Rou was mentored by Adam in collaboration with Hyungwon Choi.
YE Weiying (Vivian)
As of 2022, Vivian was majoring in pharmaceutical science as an undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. She joined the lab in May 2022 for her final year project. She worked on the arousal and memory project with Stan through May 2023. As of August 2023, she was a Research Assistant with Koji Itahana in the CSCB program at Duke-NUS.
As of 2022, Vivian was majoring in pharmaceutical science as an undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. She joined the lab in May 2022 for her final year project. She worked on the arousal and memory project with Stan through May 2023. As of August 2023, she was a Research Assistant with Koji Itahana in the CSCB program at Duke-NUS.
Ivan HONG Hee Kean
After graduating from Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Biotechnology, Ivan worked at NUS, in the Department of Pharmacology. He later graduated from Murdoch University with a First Class Honours in Biomedical Science. While in Perth, he studied the neuromuscular junction of developing Kangaroos as well as investigated the effects of low-intensity repetitive magnetic stimulation on neurons through metabolomics and patch clamp experiments. In the lab he worked on several projects including using BioID proximity labeling to study the post-synaptic density and using electrophysiological recordings to study optogenetic tools. As of writing in August 2023, he is at NTU.
After graduating from Singapore Polytechnic with a Diploma in Biotechnology, Ivan worked at NUS, in the Department of Pharmacology. He later graduated from Murdoch University with a First Class Honours in Biomedical Science. While in Perth, he studied the neuromuscular junction of developing Kangaroos as well as investigated the effects of low-intensity repetitive magnetic stimulation on neurons through metabolomics and patch clamp experiments. In the lab he worked on several projects including using BioID proximity labeling to study the post-synaptic density and using electrophysiological recordings to study optogenetic tools. As of writing in August 2023, he is at NTU.
Gunnar POPLAWSKI
Gunnar received his Masters in Biochemistry at the Center for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg. He then pursued a PhD at the Center for Neural Repair at the University of California in San Diego. He moved to Singapore in 2017 as a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Medicine at NUS and since last year he is working in the lab on two projects using the BioID proximity labeling method, to analyze exosomes and the post-synaptic density. As of August 2022, he was an Assistant Profressor at the Cleveland Clinic.
Gunnar received his Masters in Biochemistry at the Center for Molecular Neurobiology in Hamburg. He then pursued a PhD at the Center for Neural Repair at the University of California in San Diego. He moved to Singapore in 2017 as a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Medicine at NUS and since last year he is working in the lab on two projects using the BioID proximity labeling method, to analyze exosomes and the post-synaptic density. As of August 2022, he was an Assistant Profressor at the Cleveland Clinic.
Nicole GUNAWAN
Nicole did her undergraduate studies at King’s College London, where she interned briefly with Stuart Bevan at KCL Wolfson CARD, and Diane Hanger at KCL IoPPN. She then worked for 18 months at biotech start-up company Maiden Therapeutics Pte Ltd (now BluMaiden Biosciences Pte Ltd), followed by another year with Ch’ng Toh Hean at the NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Nicole joined the lab in July 2021 to work on a project to study the postsynaptic scaffold. As of September 2022, she is a PhD student in the IBM program at Duke-NUS.
Nicole did her undergraduate studies at King’s College London, where she interned briefly with Stuart Bevan at KCL Wolfson CARD, and Diane Hanger at KCL IoPPN. She then worked for 18 months at biotech start-up company Maiden Therapeutics Pte Ltd (now BluMaiden Biosciences Pte Ltd), followed by another year with Ch’ng Toh Hean at the NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Nicole joined the lab in July 2021 to work on a project to study the postsynaptic scaffold. As of September 2022, she is a PhD student in the IBM program at Duke-NUS.
Keshika RAVICHANDRAN
After graduating from SRM University with First Class Distinction, Keshika did her Master's degree at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) graduating with First Class Honours, with a specialization in Genetics, Cell & Developmental Biology. She received a Lehre@LMU Student Research Award to perform Independent research. She did her thesis work in Dr. Maria Spletter's lab on the "Role of RNA binding proteins in splicing in muscle development in flies and vertebrates". She joined the lab in November 2019, working on understanding the post-synaptic density (PSD).
After graduating from SRM University with First Class Distinction, Keshika did her Master's degree at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) graduating with First Class Honours, with a specialization in Genetics, Cell & Developmental Biology. She received a Lehre@LMU Student Research Award to perform Independent research. She did her thesis work in Dr. Maria Spletter's lab on the "Role of RNA binding proteins in splicing in muscle development in flies and vertebrates". She joined the lab in November 2019, working on understanding the post-synaptic density (PSD).
Venetia Kok Jing Tong
Venetia did her undergraduate studies in the National University of Singapore. For her final year project, she worked with Lim Kah Leong in the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) and studied neurodegeneration in Drosophila. Later, in Cheong Jit Kong’s laboratory, she studied the post-transcriptional regulation of CK1a in RAS-mutant cancers. Venetia was in the lab in Oct-Nov 2021 as a rotation student to work on a taste perception project. As of writing, she is pursuing her PhD at Duke-NUS in the lab of Joshua Gooley.
Venetia did her undergraduate studies in the National University of Singapore. For her final year project, she worked with Lim Kah Leong in the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) and studied neurodegeneration in Drosophila. Later, in Cheong Jit Kong’s laboratory, she studied the post-transcriptional regulation of CK1a in RAS-mutant cancers. Venetia was in the lab in Oct-Nov 2021 as a rotation student to work on a taste perception project. As of writing, she is pursuing her PhD at Duke-NUS in the lab of Joshua Gooley.
Jurga Mituzaitė
Jurga did her BA (Hons) and MSc in Natural Sciences at University of Cambridge. In August 2017, she started her doctoral studies at the University of Manchester, dividing her time between in this lab and the lab of Richard Baines. In Jul-Aug 2017, she was in the lab preparing for her doctoral studies, funded by a Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award. She was based in Singapore, Aug 2018 through Sep-2020. She defended her dissertation in November 2021. She is currently working for Deloitte Switzerland.
Jurga did her BA (Hons) and MSc in Natural Sciences at University of Cambridge. In August 2017, she started her doctoral studies at the University of Manchester, dividing her time between in this lab and the lab of Richard Baines. In Jul-Aug 2017, she was in the lab preparing for her doctoral studies, funded by a Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award. She was based in Singapore, Aug 2018 through Sep-2020. She defended her dissertation in November 2021. She is currently working for Deloitte Switzerland.
LI Yixuan
As of 2021, Yixuan was majoring in Data Science and Analytics as an undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. In the lab from May through October 2021, her summer internship was on the development of the package DABEST in Python. Yixuan was mentored by Adam and Joses, in collaboration with Hyungwon CHOI.
As of 2021, Yixuan was majoring in Data Science and Analytics as an undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. In the lab from May through October 2021, her summer internship was on the development of the package DABEST in Python. Yixuan was mentored by Adam and Joses, in collaboration with Hyungwon CHOI.
Felicia LOW Min Hui
As of 2021, Felicia was studying Statistics as an undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. She was an intern in the lab from June to October 2021, helping with the development of the DABEST package in R. Felicia was mentored by Adam and Joses, in collaboration with Hyungwon CHOI.
As of 2021, Felicia was studying Statistics as an undergraduate at the National University of Singapore. She was an intern in the lab from June to October 2021, helping with the development of the DABEST package in R. Felicia was mentored by Adam and Joses, in collaboration with Hyungwon CHOI.
Beatrix TANG Si Ik
As of 2021, Beatrix was currently studying at the National University of Singapore as a double major in Biomedical Engineering and the Innovation and Design Programme. She is a recipient of the E-Scholars Programme. Interning in the lab Jun-Nov 2021, she worked on neurogenetic tools project with Sangyu.
As of 2021, Beatrix was currently studying at the National University of Singapore as a double major in Biomedical Engineering and the Innovation and Design Programme. She is a recipient of the E-Scholars Programme. Interning in the lab Jun-Nov 2021, she worked on neurogenetic tools project with Sangyu.
Jasmine SK
Jasmine graduated from King’s College London (KCL) with MSci in Chemistry with Biomedicine, first class honours. She then engaged in an extension of her master's research project in the lab of Professor Ulrike Eggert (KCL) on Gaucher Disease and Lysosomal Storage Disorders. Jasmine was in the lab in June–November 2021, working with Gunnar and Nicole on a project to study synaptic structure. As of September 2022, she is a PhD student at Duke-NUS in the IBM program.
Jasmine graduated from King’s College London (KCL) with MSci in Chemistry with Biomedicine, first class honours. She then engaged in an extension of her master's research project in the lab of Professor Ulrike Eggert (KCL) on Gaucher Disease and Lysosomal Storage Disorders. Jasmine was in the lab in June–November 2021, working with Gunnar and Nicole on a project to study synaptic structure. As of September 2022, she is a PhD student at Duke-NUS in the IBM program.
CHIA Wei Shern
Wei Shern completed his undergraduate studies in the National University of Singapore. During this time, he completed two projects under Professor S Thameem Dheen, investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorder, as well as characterizing the effects of oxygen and glucose deprivation on neuroinflammation in different cell lines. Wei Shern is currently pursuing his PhD at Duke-NUS, and joined the lab in September–October 2021 for a rotation, working on a project to study the structure of the postsynaptic density.
Wei Shern completed his undergraduate studies in the National University of Singapore. During this time, he completed two projects under Professor S Thameem Dheen, investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorder, as well as characterizing the effects of oxygen and glucose deprivation on neuroinflammation in different cell lines. Wei Shern is currently pursuing his PhD at Duke-NUS, and joined the lab in September–October 2021 for a rotation, working on a project to study the structure of the postsynaptic density.
James STEWART
James did his bachelor studies in mechanical engineering at Cardiff University. His doctoral studies, also at Cardiff, were in the use of expert systems and neural networks for the analysis of hydraulic systems. Since then he has worked in a variety of engineering fields, most recently as Principal Engineer at Singapore Technologies Kinetics and Sieva, Pte Ltd. He has extensive experience in instrumentation and was the first Certified LabVIEW Architect in the ASEAN region. After consulting the lab starting 2012, James joined full-time from early 2015. James moved to Austrianova Biotech in August 2021.
James did his bachelor studies in mechanical engineering at Cardiff University. His doctoral studies, also at Cardiff, were in the use of expert systems and neural networks for the analysis of hydraulic systems. Since then he has worked in a variety of engineering fields, most recently as Principal Engineer at Singapore Technologies Kinetics and Sieva, Pte Ltd. He has extensive experience in instrumentation and was the first Certified LabVIEW Architect in the ASEAN region. After consulting the lab starting 2012, James joined full-time from early 2015. James moved to Austrianova Biotech in August 2021.
Hsien-Yao CHEE
Yao is majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology at Duke Kunshan University. His academic interests lie in epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, and Drosophila genetics. He did an internship in the lab from May 2020 through Mar 2021, working on a body-pose project with James. At time of writing (late 2023), he is a graduate student at Brown University.
Yao is majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology at Duke Kunshan University. His academic interests lie in epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, and Drosophila genetics. He did an internship in the lab from May 2020 through Mar 2021, working on a body-pose project with James. At time of writing (late 2023), he is a graduate student at Brown University.
Joses Wei Hao HO
Joses did his doctoral studies at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, and the Max Planck Institute of Psycholinguistics. He previously worked as a Research Officer with Jianjun Liu at the Genome Institute of Singapore. He did his undergraduate studies at Brown University. Joses received a National Science Scholarship from the A*STAR Graduate Academy. . While in the lab, he developed an important suite of software tools for effect-size visualization. Joses was in the lab from Jan 2015 to early 2020, when he moved on to work on Covid-19, currently with BII. Follow Joses on Twitter.
Joses did his doctoral studies at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford, and the Max Planck Institute of Psycholinguistics. He previously worked as a Research Officer with Jianjun Liu at the Genome Institute of Singapore. He did his undergraduate studies at Brown University. Joses received a National Science Scholarship from the A*STAR Graduate Academy. . While in the lab, he developed an important suite of software tools for effect-size visualization. Joses was in the lab from Jan 2015 to early 2020, when he moved on to work on Covid-19, currently with BII. Follow Joses on Twitter.
Sidra Mohamed Yaqoob
Sidra received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Life Sciences (specialization in Neurobiology) from Sophia College, University of Mumbai. Her thesis focused on elucidating the effect of a GLP1 agonist on Parkinson’s using Drosophila as a model. After graduation, she worked as a student researcher at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research while also teaching at Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences. She rotated in the lab from Nov-Dec 2020 during which she worked with Stan on a project on memory. As of 2021, Sidra is pursuing her PhD thesis work at Duke-NUS.
Sidra received her B.Sc and M.Sc in Life Sciences (specialization in Neurobiology) from Sophia College, University of Mumbai. Her thesis focused on elucidating the effect of a GLP1 agonist on Parkinson’s using Drosophila as a model. After graduation, she worked as a student researcher at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research while also teaching at Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences. She rotated in the lab from Nov-Dec 2020 during which she worked with Stan on a project on memory. As of 2021, Sidra is pursuing her PhD thesis work at Duke-NUS.
Tayfun TUMKAYA
From July 2014 to December 2018, Tayfun pursued his doctoral studies in the lab as a scholar in the A*STAR SINGA program. Tayfun has a B. Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Istanbul University and an M. Sc. in Computational and Systems Biology from Koç University. Tayfun successfully defended his doctoral thesis on 14 December 2018, and did a postdoc in the lab from Jan 2019 through Nov 2020. As of writing he is at Merck in Boston.
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From July 2014 to December 2018, Tayfun pursued his doctoral studies in the lab as a scholar in the A*STAR SINGA program. Tayfun has a B. Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Istanbul University and an M. Sc. in Computational and Systems Biology from Koç University. Tayfun successfully defended his doctoral thesis on 14 December 2018, and did a postdoc in the lab from Jan 2019 through Nov 2020. As of writing he is at Merck in Boston.
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Deric LAU Zhan Yuan
Deric did an internship program from Jul 2019 through Jan 2020 working with Xian Yuan, as part of his Final Year Project for the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic. At the time of writing (2024), he is currently a medical student, pursuing his MBBS Degree at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Deric did an internship program from Jul 2019 through Jan 2020 working with Xian Yuan, as part of his Final Year Project for the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic. At the time of writing (2024), he is currently a medical student, pursuing his MBBS Degree at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
Jade OH
As of 2019, Jade was studying for a BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at the University of Warwick. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Kewalram Chanrai Scholarship awarded by The University of Warwick Singapore Trust. Previously she studied at the School of the Arts, Singapore (SOTA) and was in the gifted education programme at Methodist Girls’ Secondary School, Singapore. In the lab Jul–Sep 2019, she worked with Sangyu on neuroanatomy.
As of 2019, Jade was studying for a BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at the University of Warwick. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Kewalram Chanrai Scholarship awarded by The University of Warwick Singapore Trust. Previously she studied at the School of the Arts, Singapore (SOTA) and was in the gifted education programme at Methodist Girls’ Secondary School, Singapore. In the lab Jul–Sep 2019, she worked with Sangyu on neuroanatomy.
Priyadharshini Santhanakrishnan
As of 2019, Priya was a top student in Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in Life Science at NUS. She was an A*STAR Undergraduate Scholar. She previously studied at the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, where she won awards for Outstanding Student and Outstanding Service. She was in the lab May–Aug 2019, working with Xianyuan.
As of 2019, Priya was a top student in Biomedical Engineering with a Minor in Life Science at NUS. She was an A*STAR Undergraduate Scholar. She previously studied at the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, where she won awards for Outstanding Student and Outstanding Service. She was in the lab May–Aug 2019, working with Xianyuan.
Anamika PEREIRA-PAI
As fo 2019, Anamika was preparing for her International Baccalaureate at the Overseas Family School in Singapore. She did a summer attachment with Stan Jun–Aug 2019. At time of writing (2021) she is a medical student in the UK.
As fo 2019, Anamika was preparing for her International Baccalaureate at the Overseas Family School in Singapore. She did a summer attachment with Stan Jun–Aug 2019. At time of writing (2021) she is a medical student in the UK.
Aamiya Sanna SURI
Aamiya previously studied at Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton, United Kingdom, before starting her BSc studies in Neuroscience at the University of Exeter. In July 2017, she worked in the lab of Mani Ramaswami at Trinity College Dublin. In the lab Jun–Sep 2019, she worked with Tayfun.
Aamiya previously studied at Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton, United Kingdom, before starting her BSc studies in Neuroscience at the University of Exeter. In July 2017, she worked in the lab of Mani Ramaswami at Trinity College Dublin. In the lab Jun–Sep 2019, she worked with Tayfun.
Jack Alexander THOMSON
Jack did his BSc Honours in Biological Science (Genetics) at the University of Edinburgh. Previously, he worked at The University of Glasgow, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre, and was a Residential Advisor at Edinburgh University. In Jun-Aug 2018, following a year abroad at NUS, Jack was a SIPGA scholar in the lab. He is currently doing his doctoral work at IMCB. In 2019, he returned to the lab to pursue his doctoral studies as a SINGA scholar, 2019–2023. His co-supervisor is Sanjay Khanna in NUS Physiology.
Jack did his BSc Honours in Biological Science (Genetics) at the University of Edinburgh. Previously, he worked at The University of Glasgow, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre, and was a Residential Advisor at Edinburgh University. In Jun-Aug 2018, following a year abroad at NUS, Jack was a SIPGA scholar in the lab. He is currently doing his doctoral work at IMCB. In 2019, he returned to the lab to pursue his doctoral studies as a SINGA scholar, 2019–2023. His co-supervisor is Sanjay Khanna in NUS Physiology.
Rachel KOH Ling Li
Rachel did an attachment in the lab Jun–Aug 2018, on vacation from her 2nd year as a medical student at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. She previously studied in Singapore and the UK.
Rachel did an attachment in the lab Jun–Aug 2018, on vacation from her 2nd year as a medical student at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. She previously studied in Singapore and the UK.
Muhammad Hafiyyan Bin BASURI
Haffiyan did an internship program in the lab Jul 2018 through Jan 2019 as part of his Final Year Project for the the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic.
Haffiyan did an internship program in the lab Jul 2018 through Jan 2019 as part of his Final Year Project for the the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic.
ANG Zi Hui Zoe
Zoe did an internship program in the lab Jul 2018 through Jan 2019 as part of her Final Year Project for the the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic.
Zoe did an internship program in the lab Jul 2018 through Jan 2019 as part of her Final Year Project for the the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic.
TAN Jie Rui Jerel
Jerel did an internship program in the lab Jul 2018 through Jan 2019 as part of his Final Year Project for the the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic. Jerel did research relating neuromodulator function with feeding behavior.
Jerel did an internship program in the lab Jul 2018 through Jan 2019 as part of his Final Year Project for the the Diploma in Biotechnology at Temasek Polytechnic. Jerel did research relating neuromodulator function with feeding behavior.
Farhana Haque Anisha
Previously, Farhana was a star student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). From 2017, she is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences at the National University of Singapore. In the lab, she helped Sangyu research feeding behavior from May—Aug 2018.
Previously, Farhana was a star student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent). From 2017, she is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences at the National University of Singapore. In the lab, she helped Sangyu research feeding behavior from May—Aug 2018.
MOHAMMAD Farhan
Farhan did his undergraduate studies at the Aligarh Muslim University and his Masters at Jamia Hamdard. He pursued his doctoral work on an animal model of epilepsy with Abhay Sharma at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology and postdoctoral work with Vidita Vaidya at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. In the lab he pursued projects on defense behavior, anxiety models in rodents, optogenetics, and several other topics. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Hamad bin Khalifa University in Doha, Qatar. More>>
Farhan did his undergraduate studies at the Aligarh Muslim University and his Masters at Jamia Hamdard. He pursued his doctoral work on an animal model of epilepsy with Abhay Sharma at the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology and postdoctoral work with Vidita Vaidya at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. In the lab he pursued projects on defense behavior, anxiety models in rodents, optogenetics, and several other topics. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Hamad bin Khalifa University in Doha, Qatar. More>>
Sinem Kadioglu
Sinem completed her undergraduate studies at Istanbul Kültür University. As of January 2018 was pursuing a Master degree at Istanbul Technical University. She won a SIPGA fellowship, and did her attachment with the lab from April to October 2018. As of 2021, she was doing her doctoral studies at A*STAR.
Sinem completed her undergraduate studies at Istanbul Kültür University. As of January 2018 was pursuing a Master degree at Istanbul Technical University. She won a SIPGA fellowship, and did her attachment with the lab from April to October 2018. As of 2021, she was doing her doctoral studies at A*STAR.
DO Bao Quyen
Awarded an A*STAR NSS (BS) Scholarship, Quyen completed her Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences at Imperial College London in early 2017. From Jul 2017 through Aug 2018 she was in the lab doing a one year A*STAR Graduate Academy Research Attachment. As of 2021, she is a DPhil Candidate (Neuroscience) at that University of Oxford.
Awarded an A*STAR NSS (BS) Scholarship, Quyen completed her Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences at Imperial College London in early 2017. From Jul 2017 through Aug 2018 she was in the lab doing a one year A*STAR Graduate Academy Research Attachment. As of 2021, she is a DPhil Candidate (Neuroscience) at that University of Oxford.
Jacinda TAN Geok Gun
Jacinda is pursuing her undergraduate studies at Nanyang Technological University. She did her internship Jan–Jun 2018. At time of writing (2019) she is working at Duke-NUS Medical School as a Research Assistant while preparing for further studies.
Jacinda is pursuing her undergraduate studies at Nanyang Technological University. She did her internship Jan–Jun 2018. At time of writing (2019) she is working at Duke-NUS Medical School as a Research Assistant while preparing for further studies.
Alice TAN Mei Xien
Alice graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a Diploma in Biotechnology with Merit in 2014. As of 2018, she was in Year 4 of the Bachelor of Science degree programme, Life Science Major at the National University of Singapore. In the lab Aug 2017 through May 2018, she did an internship with Xianyuan.
Alice graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a Diploma in Biotechnology with Merit in 2014. As of 2018, she was in Year 4 of the Bachelor of Science degree programme, Life Science Major at the National University of Singapore. In the lab Aug 2017 through May 2018, she did an internship with Xianyuan.
LIM Yong Yin
Yong Yin is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She worked with Stan from September 2017 through January 2018.
Yong Yin is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She worked with Stan from September 2017 through January 2018.
Sumeetha RAJ
Gillian is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Xianyuan from September 2017 through January 2018.
Gillian is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Xianyuan from September 2017 through January 2018.
Gillian NG Wen Xuan
Gillian is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Farhan from September 2017 through January 2018.
Gillian is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Farhan from September 2017 through January 2018.
Katarina CHLEBIKOVA
Katarina graduated with a degree in Biological Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, doing her major project on learning and memory with Johan Alsiö. In the lab Jun - Sep 2013 she worked on Drosophila defense behaviors. Katarina went on to do her MSc at Edinburgh University before returning to Duke-NUS as a PhD student. She pursued her doctoral studies in the lab from Jan 2016. Tragically, Katarina passed away in January 2018.
Katarina graduated with a degree in Biological Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, doing her major project on learning and memory with Johan Alsiö. In the lab Jun - Sep 2013 she worked on Drosophila defense behaviors. Katarina went on to do her MSc at Edinburgh University before returning to Duke-NUS as a PhD student. She pursued her doctoral studies in the lab from Jan 2016. Tragically, Katarina passed away in January 2018.
Anders ERIKSSON
Anders did his undergraduate degree in molecular biology at Umeå University and his master’s degree at Uppsala University, where he studied neuroscience. He pursued his doctoral work on obesity genetics with Michael Williams and Helgi Schiöth at Uppsala University. Between Aug 2015 and Oct 2017, Anders worked on Drosophila reward behavior. As of 2020, Anders was a scientist in the Brembs lab.
Anders did his undergraduate degree in molecular biology at Umeå University and his master’s degree at Uppsala University, where he studied neuroscience. He pursued his doctoral work on obesity genetics with Michael Williams and Helgi Schiöth at Uppsala University. Between Aug 2015 and Oct 2017, Anders worked on Drosophila reward behavior. As of 2020, Anders was a scientist in the Brembs lab.
Asghar KHALILNEZHAD
Asghar has a MSc. in Physiology from the Graduate School of Health Sciences, Ege University in Turkey and a BSc. in Occupational Health from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He was awarded a SIPGA fellowship to study learning and memory Mar through Aug 2017, working with Tayfun.
Asghar has a MSc. in Physiology from the Graduate School of Health Sciences, Ege University in Turkey and a BSc. in Occupational Health from Urmia University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He was awarded a SIPGA fellowship to study learning and memory Mar through Aug 2017, working with Tayfun.
HO Wai Kit
Wai Kit is pursuing his Diploma of Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic. In the lab May-Sep 2017 he is working on a project with James.
Wai Kit is pursuing his Diploma of Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic. In the lab May-Sep 2017 he is working on a project with James.
Amos LIM Jin
Amos is pursuing his Diploma of Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic. In the lab May-Sep 2017 he is working on a project with James.
Amos is pursuing his Diploma of Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic. In the lab May-Sep 2017 he is working on a project with James.
LOW An Yee
An Yee was awarded an A*STAR MBBS-PhD Scholarship to pursue an intercalated MBBS-PhD degree at University College London starting 2016. In Jul-Aug 2017 she is doing a summer internship in the lab.
An Yee was awarded an A*STAR MBBS-PhD Scholarship to pursue an intercalated MBBS-PhD degree at University College London starting 2016. In Jul-Aug 2017 she is doing a summer internship in the lab.
Maryam ABDUL-RAHMAN
From 2014, Maryam is pursuing her Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree at the University of Toronto, Canada, doing a double major in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science. She is doing a summer internship May through July 2017, working with Xianyuan.
From 2014, Maryam is pursuing her Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree at the University of Toronto, Canada, doing a double major in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science. She is doing a summer internship May through July 2017, working with Xianyuan.
Roland GOH Zheng Cong
AS of 2017, Roland was a year 2 Biological Science undergraduate from Nanyang Technological University. From May through July 2017, he did an attachment project on learning with Stan.
AS of 2017, Roland was a year 2 Biological Science undergraduate from Nanyang Technological University. From May through July 2017, he did an attachment project on learning with Stan.
Siti Nurmahsuri Binte Mutaza
Siti is pursuing her Bachelor degree in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. In the lab Jan-May 2017 she is doing an internship as part of her degree.
Siti is pursuing her Bachelor degree in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. In the lab Jan-May 2017 she is doing an internship as part of her degree.
Zebrina Kelli Wu Cher Lynn
Zebrina is pursuing her Bachelor degree in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. In the lab Jan-Apr 2017 she is doing her Final Year Project on learning and memory.
Zebrina is pursuing her Bachelor degree in the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University. In the lab Jan-Apr 2017 she is doing her Final Year Project on learning and memory.
Muhammad Safwan B BURHANUDIN
Safwan is doing his Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. He is working with Xianyuan and Tayfun on neuromodulation projects from September 2016 through January 2017.
Safwan is doing his Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. He is working with Xianyuan and Tayfun on neuromodulation projects from September 2016 through January 2017.
LIM Si Yi
Si Yi is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Dr Anders Eriksson on a feeding project from September 2016 through January 2017.
Si Yi is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Dr Anders Eriksson on a feeding project from September 2016 through January 2017.
Shawn TAN Yi Han
Shawn is doing his Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. He is working with Dr Farhan Mohammad on a neuromodulation project from September 2016 through January 2017.
Shawn is doing his Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. He is working with Dr Farhan Mohammad on a neuromodulation project from September 2016 through January 2017.
Htet Htet HTUN
Htet aka 'H3' is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Dr Stanislav Ott on a memory project from September 2016 through January 2017.
Htet aka 'H3' is doing her Student Internship Programme for a Temasek Polytechnic Diploma in Biotechnology in the lab. She is working with Dr Stanislav Ott on a memory project from September 2016 through January 2017.
CHUA Jia Yi
Jia Yi graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a B. Sc. in Biological Sciences. She previously worked with Joanne Yew at the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, working on pheromone and neuropeptide functions in Drosophila courtship. From November 2014, she is working on fly olfactory learning and memory in the lab.
Jia Yi graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a B. Sc. in Biological Sciences. She previously worked with Joanne Yew at the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, working on pheromone and neuropeptide functions in Drosophila courtship. From November 2014, she is working on fly olfactory learning and memory in the lab.
Rachel EE Rui Qi
Rachel is an A*STAR National Science Scholar doing her undergraduate studies at Imperial College London. She did an 8 week attachment in the lab Jul-Aug 2016, working with Stan.
Rachel is an A*STAR National Science Scholar doing her undergraduate studies at Imperial College London. She did an 8 week attachment in the lab Jul-Aug 2016, working with Stan.
Matthew WOO Jia Hern
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Matthew did his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. He returned to the lab Feb-Aug 2016 to do an internship.
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Matthew did his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. He returned to the lab Feb-Aug 2016 to do an internship.
Andrew AMALADASS
Andrew was originally in the lab as a year 3 Biological Science major from the NTU School of Biological Sciences, and did research in the lab as part of the BS9001 Research Experience module from May 2015 until August 2015 under the mentorship of Stanislav Ott. Andrew returned to the lab Jan-Apr 2016 for his Final Year Project.
Andrew was originally in the lab as a year 3 Biological Science major from the NTU School of Biological Sciences, and did research in the lab as part of the BS9001 Research Experience module from May 2015 until August 2015 under the mentorship of Stanislav Ott. Andrew returned to the lab Jan-Apr 2016 for his Final Year Project.
Mai ADACHI
Mai completed her Master's degree at Osaka University in 2015 and her Bachelor’s degree from Tokyo University of Science in 2013. Her Master's research was on Drosophila development and lifespan with Kenji Matsuno. Mai was in the lab from June 2015 until May 2016, working on a neuroanatomy project.
Mai completed her Master's degree at Osaka University in 2015 and her Bachelor’s degree from Tokyo University of Science in 2013. Her Master's research was on Drosophila development and lifespan with Kenji Matsuno. Mai was in the lab from June 2015 until May 2016, working on a neuroanatomy project.
Vanessa ONG Wei Ting
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Vanessa did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic.
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Vanessa did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic.
Shanice LIM Chun Lei
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Shanice did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic.
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Shanice did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic.
Donavan CHUA Kailun
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Donavan did his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic.
From Sept 2015 through Jan 2016 Donavan did his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic.
Zachary FONG Weijie
Zach is an A*STAR scholar who did a brief summer attachment before starting his undergraduate studies in pharmacology at NUS. Zach was mentored by James Stewart and Marlena Raczkowska.
Zach is an A*STAR scholar who did a brief summer attachment before starting his undergraduate studies in pharmacology at NUS. Zach was mentored by James Stewart and Marlena Raczkowska.
Marilyn HO Qiaoling
While in the lab Marilyn was completing her second year undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technology University. She previously worked as a Registered Nurse at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, specializing in cardiovascular patients. Marilyn was the lab as part of the BS9001 Research Experience module May-Aug 2015, mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
While in the lab Marilyn was completing her second year undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technology University. She previously worked as a Registered Nurse at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, specializing in cardiovascular patients. Marilyn was the lab as part of the BS9001 Research Experience module May-Aug 2015, mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
Dennis POON Jun Jie
Dennis was in the lab as a year 2 student currently studying in Biological Sciences in Nanyang Technological University. He was doing an independent summer internship in the lab from June 2015. Dennis is being mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
Dennis was in the lab as a year 2 student currently studying in Biological Sciences in Nanyang Technological University. He was doing an independent summer internship in the lab from June 2015. Dennis is being mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
Bhumika LAMBA
Bhumika was in the lab while she was a year 1 undergraduate student studying chemical and biomolecular engineering at NUS. She did a summer attachment June-July 2015, mentored by Farhan Mohammad and Joses Ho on several projects including a meta-analysis.
Bhumika was in the lab while she was a year 1 undergraduate student studying chemical and biomolecular engineering at NUS. She did a summer attachment June-July 2015, mentored by Farhan Mohammad and Joses Ho on several projects including a meta-analysis.
CHENG Han Yin
Han Yin did his undergraduate at the National University of Singapore, graduating with a bachelor degree in Life Sciences. From October 2014 until August 2015, he undertook a lab attachment with the National Science Scholarship (PhD) program at A*STAR, doing his research project in the lab on fly defense behavior. Han was mentored by Shamprasad Varija Raghu. At time of writing late 2015, Han is pursuing his doctoral studies at University College London.
Han Yin did his undergraduate at the National University of Singapore, graduating with a bachelor degree in Life Sciences. From October 2014 until August 2015, he undertook a lab attachment with the National Science Scholarship (PhD) program at A*STAR, doing his research project in the lab on fly defense behavior. Han was mentored by Shamprasad Varija Raghu. At time of writing late 2015, Han is pursuing his doctoral studies at University College London.
Marlena RACZKOWSKA
Marlena completed her Bachelor of Biotechnology at the University of Gdansk before doing a Master in Biomedical Research (Neuroscience) degree at Pompeu Fabra University, working on an animal model of pain in the laboratory of Margarita Puig. In the lab from June 2013 until September 2015 worked on learning and memory in Drosophila. Marlena went on to complete her doctoral studies in Neurotechnology at NUS.
Marlena completed her Bachelor of Biotechnology at the University of Gdansk before doing a Master in Biomedical Research (Neuroscience) degree at Pompeu Fabra University, working on an animal model of pain in the laboratory of Margarita Puig. In the lab from June 2013 until September 2015 worked on learning and memory in Drosophila. Marlena went on to complete her doctoral studies in Neurotechnology at NUS.
Nurul Ayuni Bte NORMAN
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Ayuni did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. From April through June 2015 Ayuni joined us for an internship working on a fly model of anxiety. Ayuni was mentored by Farhan Mohammad. From August 2015 she was pursuing her undergraduate studies at NUS Department of Biological Sciences.
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Ayuni did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. From April through June 2015 Ayuni joined us for an internship working on a fly model of anxiety. Ayuni was mentored by Farhan Mohammad. From August 2015 she was pursuing her undergraduate studies at NUS Department of Biological Sciences.
Loberas Mavis Gayle LUMAWAG
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Mavis did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. From April through June 2015 Mavis joined us for an internship. Mavis was mentored by Shamprasad Varija Raghu. Her research won an award at the 2015 Singapore Science Centre event for graduating students. From August 2015 she started her undergraduate studies at NUS Department of Biological Sciences.
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Mavis did her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. From April through June 2015 Mavis joined us for an internship. Mavis was mentored by Shamprasad Varija Raghu. Her research won an award at the 2015 Singapore Science Centre event for graduating students. From August 2015 she started her undergraduate studies at NUS Department of Biological Sciences.
Shamprasad VARIJA RAGHU
Sham did his undergraduate and master's studies in Zoology at Mangalore University. He pursued his doctoral studies with Rajashekhar Patil at Mangalore University and Karl Fischbach at the University of Freiburg. He did his postdoctoral work with Alexander Borst at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology. As of 2016, Sham started his own lab as a Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellow at Mangalore University. More>>
Sham did his undergraduate and master's studies in Zoology at Mangalore University. He pursued his doctoral studies with Rajashekhar Patil at Mangalore University and Karl Fischbach at the University of Freiburg. He did his postdoctoral work with Alexander Borst at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology. As of 2016, Sham started his own lab as a Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellow at Mangalore University. More>>
WANG Zhe
From Sept 2014 until June 2015, Wang Zhe did his Final Year Project for his degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the National University of Singapore. Wang Zhe was mentored by Mashiur Rahman in collaboration with Professor Yen Shih-Cheng at NUS.
From Sept 2014 until June 2015, Wang Zhe did his Final Year Project for his degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the National University of Singapore. Wang Zhe was mentored by Mashiur Rahman in collaboration with Professor Yen Shih-Cheng at NUS.
Imani VORA
Imani did an internship in the lab June through July 2014. She is pursuing her high school diploma at the Singapore American School. Imani was mentored by Marlena Raczkowska.
Imani did an internship in the lab June through July 2014. She is pursuing her high school diploma at the Singapore American School. Imani was mentored by Marlena Raczkowska.
Heena Ramesh VASNANI
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Heena is doing her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Heena was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Heena is doing her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Heena was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
Daniel KOH Shi Wei
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Daniel is doing his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Daniel was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Daniel is doing his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Daniel was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
TANG Yi Ling
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Yi Ling is doing her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Yi Ling was mentored by Marlena Raczkowska.
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Yi Ling is doing her Final Year Project for her Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Yi Ling was mentored by Marlena Raczkowska.
SEAH Jun Long
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Jun Long is doing his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Jun Long was mentored by Shamprasad Varija Raghu.
From Sept 2014 through Jan 2015 Jun Long is doing his Final Year Project for his Diploma at Temasek Polytechnic. Jun Long was mentored by Shamprasad Varija Raghu.
Mashiur RAHMAN
Mashiur did his undergraduate and masters at Toyohashi University of Technology. He pursued his doctoral work on planar patch clamp based biosensor with Professor Tsuneo Urisu at the The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Japan and postdoctoral work with Professor Michael Norton at Marshall University. In the lab from August 2011 to December 2014 he developed instrumentation systems and fly behavioral assays.
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Mashiur did his undergraduate and masters at Toyohashi University of Technology. He pursued his doctoral work on planar patch clamp based biosensor with Professor Tsuneo Urisu at the The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Japan and postdoctoral work with Professor Michael Norton at Marshall University. In the lab from August 2011 to December 2014 he developed instrumentation systems and fly behavioral assays.
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LIM Kim Loong
Kim did his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Queensland and his master’s degree in Neuroscience at the Queensland Brain Institute. In the lab from October through December 2014, he worked on the neuroscience of avoidance. Kim was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
Kim did his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Queensland and his master’s degree in Neuroscience at the Queensland Brain Institute. In the lab from October through December 2014, he worked on the neuroscience of avoidance. Kim was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
Rapeechai "Pom" NAVAWONGSE
Pom did a Bachelor of Engineering at Kasetsart University and a Master of Science in electrical engineering at the University of Southern California. He did his doctoral work in auditory neuroscience in the lab of Hebert Voigt and postdoctoral work on contextual learning in the lab of Howard Eichenbaum, both at Boston University. In the lab Oct 2012 - Sep 2014 he worked on associative learning.
Pom did a Bachelor of Engineering at Kasetsart University and a Master of Science in electrical engineering at the University of Southern California. He did his doctoral work in auditory neuroscience in the lab of Hebert Voigt and postdoctoral work on contextual learning in the lab of Howard Eichenbaum, both at Boston University. In the lab Oct 2012 - Sep 2014 he worked on associative learning.
ZHOU Yuwei
Yuwei was pursuing her Diploma in Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School. She did her Final year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Zhou Yuwei was mentored by Mashiur Rahman
Yuwei was pursuing her Diploma in Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School. She did her Final year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Zhou Yuwei was mentored by Mashiur Rahman
ZENG Hang
Zeng Hang is pursuing his Diploma in Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School, doing his Final year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Hang was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
Zeng Hang is pursuing his Diploma in Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School, doing his Final year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Hang was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
Lisa KONG Yun
Lisa pursued her Diploma in Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School, doing her Final year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Kong Yun was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
Lisa pursued her Diploma in Electronics at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School, doing her Final year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Kong Yun was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
Dominique TIANG Zhang Yao
Dominique is pursuing his Diploma in Computer Engineering at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School, he did his Final Year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Dominique was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
Dominique is pursuing his Diploma in Computer Engineering at Temasek Polytechnic Engineering School, he did his Final Year Project in the lab on a system of long-term fly monitoring Apr-Aug 2014. Dominique was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
Taarini ARIKKATH
July through August 2014 Taarini did a summer internship in the lab while pursuing her bachelor degree at the University of California, San Diego, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Cognitive Science. Taarini was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
July through August 2014 Taarini did a summer internship in the lab while pursuing her bachelor degree at the University of California, San Diego, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Cognitive Science. Taarini was mentored by Farhan Mohammad.
Jana SEMMLER
Jana did her B.Sc. in Molecular Medicine and is continuing with her M.Sc. at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. In the lab she did a research project on associative olfactory learning, Mar-Aug 2014. Jana was mentored by Jan Weislogel.
Jana did her B.Sc. in Molecular Medicine and is continuing with her M.Sc. at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. In the lab she did a research project on associative olfactory learning, Mar-Aug 2014. Jana was mentored by Jan Weislogel.
Joanne LAM Shi Woon
Joanne did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked with Sham on a brain expression project, and continued with a short internship in Mar-Apr 2014. Joanne was mentored by Sham Varija Raghu.
Joanne did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked with Sham on a brain expression project, and continued with a short internship in Mar-Apr 2014. Joanne was mentored by Sham Varija Raghu.
Nicola POH Si En
Si En did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked with Pom on methods to study reward-seeking behavior, and continued with a short internship Mar-Apr 2014. Si En is currently doing her bachelor degree at Nanyang Technological University. Si En was mentored by Marlena Raczkowska.
Si En did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked with Pom on methods to study reward-seeking behavior, and continued with a short internship Mar-Apr 2014. Si En is currently doing her bachelor degree at Nanyang Technological University. Si En was mentored by Marlena Raczkowska.
Alex YEAP Chun Lik
Alex did his Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Oct 2013 - Mar 2014. He worked with Mashiur on implementing an electronic fly detection system. He followed his FYP project with a 6 week internship in the lab. Alex was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
Alex did his Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Oct 2013 - Mar 2014. He worked with Mashiur on implementing an electronic fly detection system. He followed his FYP project with a 6 week internship in the lab. Alex was mentored by Mashiur Rahman.
TAN Jun Wee
Jun Wee did his Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Oct 2013 - Mar 2014. He worked with Mashiur on implementing an electronic fly detection system.
Jun Wee did his Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Oct 2013 - Mar 2014. He worked with Mashiur on implementing an electronic fly detection system.
Felicia PHUNG Yi Xin
Felicia did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked with Mashiur and Farhan on associative action learning.
Felicia did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked with Mashiur and Farhan on associative action learning.
Madeline TAN Chor Cheng
Madeline did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked on fly defense behaviors with Farhan.
Madeline did her Temasek Polytechnic Final Year Project research in the lab Sep 2013 - Jan 2014. She worked on fly defense behaviors with Farhan.
Anjana Venketeswara PRABHU
Anjana graduated with a Bachelor of Biotechnology from Anna University and completed her Master in Neuroscience at Newcastle University, writing her thesis on auditory discrimination in the laboratories of Adrian Rees and Quoc Vuong. In the lab Jun-Oct 2013 she worked on a fly defense behavior. As of June 2015 she is working as a cognitive scientist at Nielsen, Inc.
Anjana graduated with a Bachelor of Biotechnology from Anna University and completed her Master in Neuroscience at Newcastle University, writing her thesis on auditory discrimination in the laboratories of Adrian Rees and Quoc Vuong. In the lab Jun-Oct 2013 she worked on a fly defense behavior. As of June 2015 she is working as a cognitive scientist at Nielsen, Inc.
Jan-Marek WEISLOGEL
Jan did his undergraduate studies in biology at the University of Kassel and the University of Heidelberg. He pursued his graduate work with Hilmar Bading, also at the University of Heidelberg, on the role of nuclear calcium signalling in neural function. In the lab he worked on olfactory learning. AS of June 2015 he is at Humbolt University in Berlin.
Jan did his undergraduate studies in biology at the University of Kassel and the University of Heidelberg. He pursued his graduate work with Hilmar Bading, also at the University of Heidelberg, on the role of nuclear calcium signalling in neural function. In the lab he worked on olfactory learning. AS of June 2015 he is at Humbolt University in Berlin.
Behiye Tugce YILDIZOGLU
Tugce did her undergraduate studies in Koc University, majoring in chemical & biological engineering. She completed her master's degree in computational sciences & engineering in the same university working on protein-peptide interactions. In the lab she worked on olfactory learning with Jan from Oct 2012 through June 2013. At time of writing, Aug 2014, she is a doctoral student at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences in Munich.
Tugce did her undergraduate studies in Koc University, majoring in chemical & biological engineering. She completed her master's degree in computational sciences & engineering in the same university working on protein-peptide interactions. In the lab she worked on olfactory learning with Jan from Oct 2012 through June 2013. At time of writing, Aug 2014, she is a doctoral student at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences in Munich.
ONG Peng Guan
Peng Guan was a student in the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at NUS; in the lab Sep 2012-Apr 2013 he did his Final Year Project on statistical analysis of animal behavioural data with Farhan Mohammad. At time of writing, Sep 2013, he is working as a biostatistician for the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI).
Peng Guan was a student in the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at NUS; in the lab Sep 2012-Apr 2013 he did his Final Year Project on statistical analysis of animal behavioural data with Farhan Mohammad. At time of writing, Sep 2013, he is working as a biostatistician for the Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI).
Sadhna SAHANI
Sadhna did her Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut. After that she completed her Masters in Neurosciences from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India. In the lab Oct 2012-Jun 2013 she worked on the neurogenetics of a fly defense behavior with Sham. At time of writing, Mar 2014, she is pursuing doctoral studies in the laboratory of Robert Nitsch at the University of Mainz.
Sadhna did her Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut. After that she completed her Masters in Neurosciences from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India. In the lab Oct 2012-Jun 2013 she worked on the neurogenetics of a fly defense behavior with Sham. At time of writing, Mar 2014, she is pursuing doctoral studies in the laboratory of Robert Nitsch at the University of Mainz.
Sameer ARYAL
Sameer did his undergraduate studies at Williams College, majoring in Economics and Biology, completing his Honors thesis in the laboratory of Tim Lebestky. In the lab Sep 2012-May 2013 he worked on a model of associative learning with Mashiur, and a model of anxiety with Farhan. At time of writing, Jul 2014, he is a doctoral student at NYU Neuroscience.
Sameer did his undergraduate studies at Williams College, majoring in Economics and Biology, completing his Honors thesis in the laboratory of Tim Lebestky. In the lab Sep 2012-May 2013 he worked on a model of associative learning with Mashiur, and a model of anxiety with Farhan. At time of writing, Jul 2014, he is a doctoral student at NYU Neuroscience.
Sabina TAN Yushan
Sabina TAN Yushan was a final year student at Temasek Polytechnic studying for her Diploma in Biotechnology. In the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 she worked on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors with Sham. At time of writing, late 2016, she has recently graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technological University.
Sabina TAN Yushan was a final year student at Temasek Polytechnic studying for her Diploma in Biotechnology. In the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 she worked on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors with Sham. At time of writing, late 2016, she has recently graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technological University.
TAN Qinxian "QX"
QX got his Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) at the National University of Singapore and did his Final Year project in the lab. In the lab he developed software and hardware tools for fly behavior analysis, working with Mashiur. As of July 2013 he was surfing in the Maldives.
QX got his Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) at the National University of Singapore and did his Final Year project in the lab. In the lab he developed software and hardware tools for fly behavior analysis, working with Mashiur. As of July 2013 he was surfing in the Maldives.
CAI Na
Cai Na is an A*STAR scholar who did her undergraduate at Cambridge University. She did a brief rotation in the lab in August 2011 before pursuing her doctoral studies in the Oxford-A-STAR DPhil program in the lab of Jonathan Flint. As of late 2016 Cai Na is at the Sanger Centre.
Cai Na is an A*STAR scholar who did her undergraduate at Cambridge University. She did a brief rotation in the lab in August 2011 before pursuing her doctoral studies in the Oxford-A-STAR DPhil program in the lab of Jonathan Flint. As of late 2016 Cai Na is at the Sanger Centre.
Christy TAN Teng Li
Christy TAN Teng Li was a final year student at Temasek Polytechnic studying for her Diploma in Biotechnology. In the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 she worked on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors. As of June 2014 she was pursuing her degree at the University of Western England.
Christy TAN Teng Li was a final year student at Temasek Polytechnic studying for her Diploma in Biotechnology. In the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 she worked on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors. As of June 2014 she was pursuing her degree at the University of Western England.
Noele NG Kai Jing
In the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 Noele worked on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors, while she was a final year student at Temasek Polytechnic studying for her Diploma in Biotechnology. At time of writing early 2014 she is doing her undergraduate studies at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.
In the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 Noele worked on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors, while she was a final year student at Temasek Polytechnic studying for her Diploma in Biotechnology. At time of writing early 2014 she is doing her undergraduate studies at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.
KOH Ming Xuan
Ming pursued her undergraduate studies in biological sciences at Nanyang Technological University. For her Final Year Project Jan-May 2013 she worked on a fly defense behavior. At time of writing July 2014, she is working as a Research Assistant at the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences.
Ming pursued her undergraduate studies in biological sciences at Nanyang Technological University. For her Final Year Project Jan-May 2013 she worked on a fly defense behavior. At time of writing July 2014, she is working as a Research Assistant at the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences.
Sherilyn LIM Hui Ying
Sherilyn LIM Hui Ying did her final year project in the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors as a Temasek Polytechnic student working on her Diploma in Biotechnology. After the lab, she worked as a Research Assistant in the lab of Richie Soong at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore. As of October 2016 she was studying Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University.
Sherilyn LIM Hui Ying did her final year project in the lab Sep-Jan 2012-13 on the behavioural neurogenetics of fly defense behaviors as a Temasek Polytechnic student working on her Diploma in Biotechnology. After the lab, she worked as a Research Assistant in the lab of Richie Soong at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore. As of October 2016 she was studying Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University.
Edison LAU
Edison Lau was attached to the lab for his Final Year Project on fly olfactory behavior in Jun-Aug 2012 as part of his studies in the Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine programme at the Nanyang Technological University. At time of writing in Dec 2012 he is doing his clinical training at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
Edison Lau was attached to the lab for his Final Year Project on fly olfactory behavior in Jun-Aug 2012 as part of his studies in the Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine programme at the Nanyang Technological University. At time of writing in Dec 2012 he is doing his clinical training at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
LIM Jing Xuan
Jing Xuan did an attachment in the lab in the first quarter of 2012. As an A*STAR National Science Scholar, Jing Xuan went on to study neuroscience for his undergraduate degree at University College London.
Jing Xuan did an attachment in the lab in the first quarter of 2012. As an A*STAR National Science Scholar, Jing Xuan went on to study neuroscience for his undergraduate degree at University College London.
Agnese EISAKA
Agnese won a Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award June-Aug 2011 to search for genes that specifically influence a Drosophila defense behavior. She completed her undergraduate studies in genetics at Trinity College Dublin and at time of writing (Jan 2014) she is a medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Agnese won a Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award June-Aug 2011 to search for genes that specifically influence a Drosophila defense behavior. She completed her undergraduate studies in genetics at Trinity College Dublin and at time of writing (Jan 2014) she is a medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Claudia BARROS
Claudia did her undergraduate studies at Lisbon University, pursued her doctoral work with Andrea Brand at Cambridge University and postdoctoral work on neurodevelopment with Ulrich Müller at The Scripps Research Institute. In the lab Oct 2009 - Oct 2010 she pursued a project on brain expression control. Claudia is currently a Lecturer at Plymouth University.
Claudia did her undergraduate studies at Lisbon University, pursued her doctoral work with Andrea Brand at Cambridge University and postdoctoral work on neurodevelopment with Ulrich Müller at The Scripps Research Institute. In the lab Oct 2009 - Oct 2010 she pursued a project on brain expression control. Claudia is currently a Lecturer at Plymouth University.
Witold CZYZ
Witold did his undergraduate studies in biotechnology at Cardiff University. His rotation project Spring 2010 focused on an improved method of expression control in the fly brain. As of Jan 2014 he is pursuing his doctoral work at Oxford.
Witold did his undergraduate studies in biotechnology at Cardiff University. His rotation project Spring 2010 focused on an improved method of expression control in the fly brain. As of Jan 2014 he is pursuing his doctoral work at Oxford.
Helen WHITLEY
Helen studied philosophy and painting in Edinburgh. In the lab third quarter 2010 she studied aversive behaviors in fly. She went on to study Biomedical Science at Warwick University and as of early 2014 is working as a scientist in Strasbourg.
Helen studied philosophy and painting in Edinburgh. In the lab third quarter 2010 she studied aversive behaviors in fly. She went on to study Biomedical Science at Warwick University and as of early 2014 is working as a scientist in Strasbourg.
Evan HARRELL
Evan did his undergraduate studies in engineering at Duke University. He worked for an investment bank before pursuing two Masters at the University of Oxford and the University of Paris-Diderot. His rotation project Spring 2010 was to develop a new method of assaying associative action learning.
Evan did his undergraduate studies in engineering at Duke University. He worked for an investment bank before pursuing two Masters at the University of Oxford and the University of Paris-Diderot. His rotation project Spring 2010 was to develop a new method of assaying associative action learning.
Iain MATHIESON
Iain did his undergraduate and Masters studies in mathematics and statistics at the University of Cambridge. He worked for an investment bank before starting his doctoral work at Oxford. His rotation project Spring 2010 looked at new ways of controlling expression in brain. As of 2021, Iain is a professor at UPenn.
Iain did his undergraduate and Masters studies in mathematics and statistics at the University of Cambridge. He worked for an investment bank before starting his doctoral work at Oxford. His rotation project Spring 2010 looked at new ways of controlling expression in brain. As of 2021, Iain is a professor at UPenn.
Simon REEVE
Simon did his undergraduate studies in virology at the University of Warwick, where he also pursued his doctoral work in with Kevin Moffat. He did postdoctoral work on Fragile X syndrome with Bassem Hassan at the KU Leuven School of Medicine; his work in the lab 2008-09 was on associative learning. At time of writing Sep 2012 he is at the University of Cambridge.
Simon did his undergraduate studies in virology at the University of Warwick, where he also pursued his doctoral work in with Kevin Moffat. He did postdoctoral work on Fragile X syndrome with Bassem Hassan at the KU Leuven School of Medicine; his work in the lab 2008-09 was on associative learning. At time of writing Sep 2012 he is at the University of Cambridge.
Nicholas DENNY
In 2009, Nick was a medical student at the University of Oxford; his summer internship was on the mechanisms of associative action learning. He is currently a practicing physician.
In 2009, Nick was a medical student at the University of Oxford; his summer internship was on the mechanisms of associative action learning. He is currently a practicing physician.
William DO
In 2009, Will was a medical student at the University of Oxford; his summer internship was on the mechanisms of associative action learning. He is currently a practicing physician.
In 2009, Will was a medical student at the University of Oxford; his summer internship was on the mechanisms of associative action learning. He is currently a practicing physician.