Women in STEM

A*STAR scholar Phyllis Phuah aims to develop better treatments for metabolic diseases by understanding how gut microbes help (or hinder) the connections between our body and brain.

At A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics, Yao Zhu, Head of the Micro Electro Multiphysical Systems (MEMS) Department, hopes to contribute in making Singapore a global centre of piezoelectric MEMS technologies.

By tapping into the strengths of the innate immune system, Samantha Wong aims to develop safer, more potent cancer treatments.

Harnessing her expertise in materials chemistry, Lili Zhang of ISCE² is tapping into the power of carbon-based materials to foster sustainable development across industries.

By tapping into the inner workings of cells, Jinmiao Chen uses novel analytical technologies to understand why immune responses vary greatly among individuals.

Jingmei Li is developing a risk scoring system for breast cancer that could help clinicians formulate better screening programs to catch the disease in its early stages.