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4 exciting jobs in food science at Republic Polytechnic (RP)
RP welcomes you to grow with them! Discover a people- and family-oriented culture, where you are inspired to improve as you nurture lifelong learners.. Republic Polytechnic (RP) is the first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma programmes. It has seven schools offering courses in Applied Science, Engineering, Management and Communication, Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports, Health & Leisure, and Technology for the Arts.
SINERGY Welcomes Republic Polytechnic, Azenta and GDMC
SINERGY is delighted to introduce and welcome The Republic Polytechnic, Azenta, and GDMC as it's new Industry Members.
Bringing synthetic biology to the market: an Australia and Singapore perspective
In partnership with Synthetic Biology Australasia, SINERGY organized a webinar on “Bringing synthetic biology to market: an Australia and Singapore perspective” on Tuesday, 2 August 2022. Here you can watch recordings of the startup and investor panel discussions from the webinar, and gain insights into what entrepreneurs and founders from Australia and Singapore had to say.
SINERGY speaks to Emily Leproust from Twist Bioscience
What is the secret of successful Synthetic Biology company? According to Emily Leproust, CEO of Twist Bioscience, it all depends on people. In this interview, Sierin Lim explores the journey of Emily Leproust as a scientist and entrepreneur, how Twist was made, what motivated her, as well as her advice to aspiring scientists and entrepreneurs in Biotech and Synthetic Biology.
Combining synthetic, computational, and structural biology improves key enzyme in cannabinoid biosynthesis
While cannabis plants are best known for the psychotropic effects of THC, Cannabis sativa contains a wealth of secondary metabolites. Many of these compounds, known under the umbrella term “cannabinoids”, have potential applications as therapeutics.
SIT is looking for a Research Fellow in Nanoparticles-based Biosensors
As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity...
SINERGY Speaks to Julius Fredens From NUS
Julius Fredens is one of the newest members of Singapore’s synbio community. After obtaining his PhD from University of Southern Denmark, he moved to the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge to work with Professor Jason Chin on genetic code compression.
NUS SynCTI Launches SynbioResources To Support Singapore’s Synthetic Biology Community
To encourage reuse and reproducibility in the synthetic biology community, the National University of Singapore (NUS) Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI) has established SynbioResources, a digital collection of databases and tools related to synthetic biology.
Two exciting positions at Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
The School of Chemical and Life Sciences (CLS) offers a wide range of courses to train technologists for the following key industries: food, chemicals, biopharmaceuticals and healthcare.
SINERGY Speaks to Ching Leang From LanzaTech
One of the most unexpected food for microbes is carbon-rich gas. LanzaTech, a company founded in New Zealand and based in Illinois, USA, decided to challenge this conventional wisdom. By recycling carbon from...
NUS SynCTI is looking for an IT-Full Stack Developer and 5 Research Fellows in Synthetic Biology
NUS SynCTI is looking for an IT-Full Stack Developer and 5 Research Fellows in Synthetic Biology.
Two exciting synthetic biology research positions at [email protected] and NTU
[email protected] and NTU are looking for a Research Fellow and Research Assistant in Synthetic Biology.
A*STAR sets up new research institute to support Singapore’s sustainability goals
A*STAR has established a new research institute to support Singapore’s sustainability goals. Known as the Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2, pronounced “I-S-C-E-squared”), the institute...
Could Yeast Be The Answer To Dementia?
What if common baker’s yeast could be the answer to age-related diseases like dementia and Parkinson’s Disease? Researchers from NUS Synthetic Biology for Clinical and Technological Innovation (SynCTI) and Imperial College London...
ADVANCED ROBOTICS MEETS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
Synthetic biology is the marriage between science and engineering to design and build biological parts and cutting-edge devices to help fuel bio-based economies. This motivation to accelerate innovation in synthetic biology between academia and industry resulted in the establishment of the Singapore Consortium for Synthetic Biology (SINERGY), hosted by NUS.