Elaine Jinfeng Chin’s scientific journey began at Universiti Putra Malaysia, where she majored in Biomedical Science. Her passion for research led her to pursue a PhD in Molecular Medicine which she completed in 2017. During her doctoral studies, Elaine delved into fields like drug discovery, cancer studies, biodiversity of natural product and microbial fermentation.
Chin’s research career began at A*STAR in 2019. As a Scientist, she conducted comprehensive literature reviews and experimental studies to identify and validate the potential of natural products for drug and food development. Using advanced systems and robotics, she screened large libraries of compounds and extracts to find promising natural sources. Chin aims to continue making significant contributions to biomedical and food research by fostering innovation and progress in enhancing human health through natural product discovery research.
