Rachel Sim develops imaging platforms that bring microscopic insights into the operating theatre, helping surgeons make more informed decisions in real time.
After 15 years of shaping A*STAR’s approach to research, innovation and enterprise in the physical sciences and engineering, Sir John O’Reilly highlights the importance of surfacing promising ideas, fostering dialogue and harnessing collective wisdom for impactful science.
As a new five-year phase of Research, Innovation and Enterprise takes off across the nation, A*STAR leaders present the strategic throughlines and shifts through which the agency will advance national priorities in health, economy, sustainability and future technologies.
As the Chairman of Singapore’s lead R&D public sector agency, Chorh Chuan Tan outlines A*STAR’s strategic role within a new phase of national strategic priorities in research, innovation and enterprise.
At A*STAR, precision medicine and population health are bridging disciplines to shed new light on facets of human development and well-being, enabling targeted early interventions to enhance the healthspans of Asian populations.
This year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (Singapore) Awards programme recognises three women scientists for their exceptional contributions to neuroscience, infectious diseases and RNA therapeutics.
Whether combating global viral threats or advancing next-generation telecommunications, the A*STAR winners of the 2025 President’s Science and Technology Awards showcase the talent and drive at the foundations of world-class research excellence.
At the core of A*STAR’s research mission, Kian Teik Beh underscores the importance of prioritising real-world needs and bridging discovery with deployment in the clinic, industry and marketplace.
Through a blend of simulation, machine learning and advanced data analytics, digital twins are emerging as one of AI’s most powerful applications, transforming innovation cycles across a diverse range of industries.
In recognition of their research excellence, leadership and impact both locally and globally, ten leading A*STAR researchers have been awarded the A*STAR Distinguished Fellowship and Fellowships.
From biomedical research to generative AI models, scientific progress depends on strong ethical standards that maintain integrity, transparency and accountability.