A*STAR

Singapore's lead public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technology

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Driving a #sustainable future—are you in?

#SSC2025 convenes researchers and industry to advance manufacturing, environment, energy and health.

🧠 20+ global speakers
🗓️ 8–11 Dec | Sands Expo SG
🗒️ Submit abstract by 7 Sep
🎟️ Early bird till 15 Oct: https://t.co/Wc1hl5QltP

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🚀 Are you a researcher with enterprise experience?

We're hiring! Attractive startup & pay packages.

PhDs (5–15 yrs) in Translational Immunology, Longevity/Ageing, Adv Therapeutics, Semiconductors, Sustainability, AI Eng, Quantum & Robotics.

Apply 👉 https://t.co/61N0daVji2

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Calling all PhDs (5–12 yrs) in AI, Biotherapeutics, Precision Health, Quantum, Robotics, Semicon & Sustainability! A*STAR offers attractive startup & remuneration packages for researchers with an entrepreneurial edge. Apply now! https://t.co/hervf6EQ3u

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#Robots need trajectory forecasting to operate autonomously. While Graph Convolutional Networks have emerged as a useful aid in trajectory forecasting, researchers at A*STAR’s I2R took a new approach to the challenge by breaking down crowd interaction data https://t.co/rPGkvCf21v

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💖 Explore the science behind the beating heart this Valentine's Day! Join us as we delve into the secrets of the heart and learn from Dr Roger Foo's team at A*STAR’s IMCB as they uncover the molecular mechanisms behind heart biology and disease.

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Do you know how many microbes live in your skin? Hint: It’s in the trillions! Beyond its cosmetic role, our skin is a powerhouse that shields us against viruses and bacteria Read about A*STAR’s groundbreaking skin research: https://t.co/pxwDIehA1y

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Researchers from A*STAR's SICS revealed a link between early life adversity and accelerated brain development in children and Potential for early interventions during the crucial 4.5 to 6-year window can shape healthier cognitive outcomes! Read more: https://t.co/kbBiprd7E4

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A new research study led by @idlabs_astar has uncovered that elevated glycerol levels are responsible for increased severity of TB in experimental models with T2D. Learn more about the research here: https://t.co/GOdEMrX4xR

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Congratulations to @astar_SIgN’s Dr Chen Jinmiao for being elected into the @EMBO Global Investigator Network! Find out more about Dr Chen’s research endeavours here: https://t.co/T6PNUWzDJO

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Ten life scientists are welcomed to the EMBO Global Investigator Network, which provides access to the EMBO networking and training activities

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Led by researchers from @astar_sign, an international team of scientists has uncovered the vital role of microglia, the immune cells in the brain that acts as its dedicated defense team, in early human brain development. Learn more about the study here: https://t.co/Jv4CRPyHcz

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Check out highlights from A*STAR's Digital Challenge, where 18 teams, comprising 72 staff, showcased their digital prowess and proposed innovative solutions using automation, data analytics, and generative AI to foster efficiency, and innovativeness.

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Congratulations to two newly elevated 2024 IEEE Fellows from A*STAR, Dr Li Xiaoli, I2R and Dr Yao Kui, IMRE.

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Congratulations to our 15 A*STAR researchers who are recognised as #HighlyCitedResearchers in 2023 by @Clarivate. https://t.co/OgNVF2aeCB

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ackling climate change is an uphill battle, but what if we can fight it by turning its culprits into contributors to #sustainability? A*STAR's CSO Prof Yeoh, shares more about the importance of #innovation for a greener future https://t.co/5SNIvL74XL

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A large-scale international study led by A*STAR’s SICS, in partnership with KKH reveals that maternal depressive symptoms can emerge during early pregnancy and last up to two years after childbirth : https://t.co/AnL3v0oWiL

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How has A*STAR improved health outcomes for Singaporeans? Check out A*STAR’s latest Annual Report to learn more about our contributions to Singapore’s positive health outcomes: https://t.co/IxPKxw9nbc

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Congratulations to Prof Sir David Lane, Honorary Senior Fellow and former Chief Scientist at A*STAR, for receiving the 2023 Jacobæus Prize! https://t.co/cKoy3Vvs7u

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In an interview with The Guardian, A*STAR's Professor Rachel Watson shared insights on skin ageing, highlighting the contrasts in intrinsic and extrinsic ageing, and the varying effects of ageing on skin of various shades – from fair to dark. https://t.co/7m4Dguhslo

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The Singapore Therapeutics Development Review (STDR) recently launched the STDR-Pharma partnership initiative to facilitate the linkups between pharma companies and completed STDR projects to explore opportunities for licensing or co-development. https://t.co/k6Btos3CgW

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We’re just 3 weeks away from the Future of Manufacturing (FoM) Summit, taking place on 18 Oct at @itapasiapacific 2023, featuring an exciting line-up of panel and roundtable discussions on advanced manufacturing technologies: https://t.co/fQnBX7AClr