Researcher

Jian Huang is a Senior Scientist at A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP), previously known as the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS). He is a public health researcher and molecular epidemiologist. He graduated with a BPharm from Jinan University. He received both his MPH and PhD from the University of Hong Kong. His research interest lies primarily in unravelling the causal relationship of environmental and lifestyle factors with human health, and the mechanisms underlying this relationship. His research experiences encompass a broad spectrum of epidemiological research, ranging from early development to ageing. His current research focuses on the mechanisms connecting cardiometabolic and neurocognitive health across life and generation. His research is supported by the Singapore National Medical Research Council, Open Fund – Young Individual Research Grant (NMRC OF-YIRG) and the A*STAR Human Health and Potential Programme – Prenatal / Early Childhood Grant.

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