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Advancing Singapore’s RIE ecosystem, driving impact at scale
19 March 2026As 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.
Found in a crowd
17 March 2026At 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.
Building tools, paving roads
11 March 2026This 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.
Three stars of scientific vision
20 January 2026Whether 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.
A culture that DARES
14 January 2026At 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.
Reality mirrors
8 January 2026Through 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.
Driving science to new horizons
19 November 2025In 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.
A lodestar for integrity
11 November 2025From biomedical research to generative AI models, scientific progress depends on strong ethical standards that maintain integrity, transparency and accountability.
From code to cure
18 September 2025SINGA scholar Senuri De Silva merges computational biology with translational science to unlock protein-level insights into the mechanisms of disease.
Making living medicines
12 September 2025Combining biology and analytical chemistry, Yu Hui Kang is developing cell infusions to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Whole in one
8 September 2025Integrating molecular insights from several omics profiling approaches, A*STAR research initiatives are deepening our understanding of human physiology and unearthing new diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities.
Powering the changemakers
24 July 2025This year, the National Research Foundation Singapore is empowering three A*STAR researchers to push the boundaries of science.
Hidden hazards
22 July 2025As artificial intelligence and other digital innovations continue to reshape the internet landscape, A*STAR is accelerating efforts to combat a new wave of safety risks from harmful online content and cyberattacks.
