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IBN YOUTH RESEARCH PROGRAM
CHRONICLES 2003-2009
INSPIRING A PASSION FOR SCIENCE
CONTENTS
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Foreword by Youth Research Program Chair
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The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
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The Youth Research Program
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YRP Moments (2003-2009)
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YRP Highlights
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YRP 5th Anniversary Celebrations
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Reflections: The YRP Attachment Experience
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Young Researchers’ Nite
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YRP Ambassador
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YRP’s SSEF Award Winners (2003-2009)
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YRP and Science Scholars
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Familiar Faces: YRP Alumni at IBN
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YRP Unplugged
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IBN’s Nano-Bio Kits
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Join Us
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Appendix 1: The Journey Thus Far
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Appendix 2: Participating Schools and Key Statistics (2003-2009)
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Appendix 3: YRP Research Attachment Participants (2003-2009)
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Acknowledgments
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YRP
FOREWORD FROM CHAIR,
YOUTH RESEARCH PROGRAM
Youth Research Program
IBN
IBN’s Youth Research Program (YRP) aims to foster a spirit of scientific enquiry among the young in
Singapore. Since 2003, we have been committed to nurturing scientific talent at all educational levels, and
we hope that our outreach efforts will encourage young people to pursue the sciences in their higher
education and careers in scientific research.
To achieve our mission, the YRP conducts open houses, career talks, workshops and science camps, which
are targeted at students and teachers from primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges,
polytechnics and the universities. YRP also offers research attachments for secondary and tertiary
students. IBN scientists have also designed a series of Nano-Bio Kits that introduce students to complex
bioengineering and nanotechnology concepts in an accessible and interesting manner.
Our outreach efforts have expanded and grown significantly since October 2003. As of 2009, we have
reached out to over 34,800 students and teachers from 228 schools. We are especially pleased that our YRP
students have received 35 local and international awards for their research projects conducted at IBN and
88 of them have won scholarships to further their scientific pursuits.
The YRP seeks to broaden our outreach and play a role in developing future generations of excellent
scientists, thereby firmly establishing Singapore as a leading world-class biomedical hub.
Noreena AbuBakar
Director, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
Founder and Chair, Youth Research Program
January 2010
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THE INSTITUTE OF BIOENGINEERING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (IBN)
The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) was established
in 2003 as a national research institute under the Agency for Science,
Technology and Research, Singapore, by Executive Director, Professor
Jackie Y. Ying. Prof Ying was a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992–2005). In 2008, Prof Ying was
recognized as one of "One Hundred Engineers of the Modern Era" by the
American Institute of Chemical Engineers for her groundbreaking work on
nanostructured systems, nanoporous materials and host matrices for
quantum dots and wires. Under her direction, IBN conducts research at the
interface of bioengineering and nanotechnology. IBN’s research programs
are geared towards linking multiple disciplines across engineering, science
and medicine for research breakthroughs that will improve healthcare and
our quality of life.
IBN's innovative research is aimed at creating new knowledge and
intellectual properties in the emerging fields of bioengineering and
nanotechnology to attract top-notch researchers and business partners to
Singapore. Since 2003, IBN researchers have published over 550 papers in
leading journals. IBN also plays an active role in technology transfer and
spinning off companies, linking the research institute and industrial
partners to other global institutions. The Institute has filed over 820 patent
applications on its inventions and welcomes partners for collaboration and
commercialization of its portfolio of technologies. IBN’s staff and students
comprise of over 180 scientists, engineers and medical doctors. With its
multinational and multidisciplinary research staff, the institute is advancing
new biomaterials, devices, systems, equipment and processes to boost
Singapore’s economy in the fast-growing biomedical sector.
IBN's research activities are focused in the following areas:
For more information, please log on to www.ibn.a-star.edu.sg
• Drug and Gene Delivery, where the controlled release of therapeutics
involve the use of functionalized polymers, hydrogels and biologics for
targeting diseased cells and organs, and for responding to specif ic
biological stimuli.
• Cell and Tissue Engineering, where biomimicking materials, stem cell
technology, microfluidic systems and bioimaging tools are combined
to develop novel approaches to regenerative medicine and artif icial
organs.
• Biosensors and Biodevices, which involve nanotechnology and
microfabricated platforms for high-throughput biomarkers screening,
automated biologics synthesis, and rapid disease diagnosis.
• Pharmaceuticals Synthesis and Nanobiotechnology, which encompass the
eff icient catalytic synthesis of chiral pharmaceuticals, and new
nanocomposite materials for sustainable technology and alternative
energy generation.
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THE YOUTH RESEARCH PROGRAM
IBN’s Youth Research Program (YRP) was established to introduce cutting-edge scientific research at IBN to students and teachers in an effort to
inspire more young people to pursue higher education in science and careers in the biomedical sciences industry. The YRP features a range of outreach
activities such as career talks, open houses, workshops, science camps and research attachments for students and teachers from primary to tertiary
levels.
Since its launch in October 2003, over 34,800 students and teachers from 228 schools have participated in the YRP. More than 1,160 students and
teachers have also been attached to IBN for a minimum period of four weeks, during which they received hands-on experience in scientific research
under the guidance of IBN researchers.
More information on IBN’s Youth Research Program is available at http://yrp.ibn.a-star.edu.sg and at Club YRP on Facebook.
YRP
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YRP MOMENTS (2003 - 2009)
YRP has hosted 212 events during 2003-2009. YRP’s local and
international visits, career talks, science camps, exhibitions and open
houses have reached out to young people at all levels of education
from primary to tertiary institutions. Activities at IBN give students
and educators the opportunity to receive first-hand demonstrations
and presentations on IBN’s cutting-edge research from our scientists.
Students, parents and teachers have also conducted experiments
with IBN’s educational Nano-Bio Kits at YRP workshops in the
Institute and at their school laboratories.
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YRP HIGHLIGHTS
1ST MOLECULAR FRONTIERS FORUM
YRP co-organized the 1st Molecular Frontiers Forum on January 11, 2008 with IBN and the
Molecular Frontiers Foundation, a global think tank that seeks to engage young people to
pursue scientific enquiry and promote the understanding of molecular science. The then
Minister for Finance and Education, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, was the Guest-of-Honor
at the forum and A*STAR Chairman, Mr Lim Chuan Poh, was a guest panelist. This keynote
forum was chaired by Professor Bengt Nordén, Chair of the Nobel Selection Committee for
Chemistry and the distinguished panelists comprised 4 Nobel/Royal Swedish Academy of
Sciences laureates: Professor Sumio Iijima, Professor Ryoji Noyori, Professor K. Barry
Sharpless and Professor Richard Schrock.
Students meet Nobel Laureate, Professor Ryoji Noyori, at
the 1st Molecular Frontiers Forum co-organized by IBN,
YRP and the Molecular Frontiers Foundation.
The 1st Molecular Frontiers Forum provided over 400 students and teachers from secondary
to tertiary institutions with a firsthand opportunity to discuss “How to Win the Nobel Prize?”
with the Nobel laureates. The forum also engaged the young audience with the challenges
and potentials of “Molecular Science and the Developing World” through a lecture by
Professor Eric Thulstrup of Roskilde University, Denmark, and an interactive discussion on
“How Will Molecular Sciences Impact Our Future?” with Mr Lim Chuan Poh, A*STAR Chairman;
Professor Louis Brus, Columbia University, USA; Professor Shuguang Zhang, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, USA; Professor Sumio Iijima, National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology, Japan; and Professor Tom Brown, University of
Southampton, UK.
CLUB YRP ON FACEBOOK
YRP’s web communications initiative reached out to greater numbers of technology-savvy
youngsters through the 2008 launch of its online group, Club YRP on Facebook, the popular
social networking website. Club YRP is open to all and is a vibrant meeting place for anyone
who is interested in IBN’s Youth Research Program. News and information about YRP events
and activities are posted regularly on this dynamic web community.
YRP aims to reach youth audiences with
Club YRP on Facebook.
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YRP 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The YRP celebrated IBN’s 5th anniversary in 2008 with a series of 5 online competitions that were open to all students enrolled in Singapore schools at the time
of entry. This competition series, the YRP 5th Anniversary Challenge, complemented the YRP’s web communications initiative to reach out to technology savvy
youth through its online group, Club YRP on Facebook.
“The YRP 5th Anniversary Challenges encouraged the young to explore new and creative ways of expressing their scientific ideas. We hope that by exposing them
to the relevance of science in various aspects of our lives, they will be inspired to think about the vast possibilities of scientific research and its impacts,” said IBN
Director and Chair of the Youth Research Program, Noreena AbuBakar.
The YRP 5th Anniversary Challenge series consisted of a logo design competition, an essay writing competition, a photo competition, a science quiz and a
multimedia competition. The challenges were aimed at empowering the young to take ownership of the YRP and think about their vision for scientific research.
The entries were judged on their originality, creativity and design concepts.
The 2 merit prize winners were:
(Left): Liao Deliang, National University
of Singapore.
(Right): Rajul Gupta, St. Andrew’s
Junior College.
(Left): The winner was Apoorv Agrawal
from National Junior College, with the
winning entry titled “Windows of the
Soul”.
(Right): The merit prize went to Maasha
from Tampines North Primary School,
with her essay titled “The Improved
Version of the Time Machine”.
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YRP 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The winner was Fatin Bte Iesa
from Republic Polytechnic.
The winners from the Youth Category
were Dion Lau Yan Hong and her team
from Yu Neng Primary School. Their
winning multimedia entry was titled
“Squirrelmation”.
The winner from the
Tertiary Category
was Pan Zhengxiang
from Nanyang
Technological
University, and his
winning entry was
“Together, We Can!
Spawning Wonders of Tomorrow”.
The winner was Ian Chua Yong Kwang
from Raffles Institution. He completed
the quiz with all correct answers in 2
minutes and 6 seconds!
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REFLECTIONS: THE YRP ATTACHMENT EXPERIENCE
Chan Shi Yu
Hwa Chong Institution alumnus; National University of Singapore
Attachment: February – June 2009
Mentor: Dr Jeremy Tan
At IBN, I had the opportunity to apply what I had learnt in school and gain new knowledge, especially in current treatments for cancer
and new experimental techniques. I worked with living cells for cancer research experiments. The YRP was indeed a valuable learning
experience.
Jeremy Chan Soon Kiat
St Andrew’s Junior College alumnus; Nanyang Technological University
Attachment: November – December 2005 and January – August 2009
Mentors: Dr Jaana Jurvansuu (2005) and Dr Meng Fatt Leong, Dr Andrew Wan (2009)
I learned new concepts about tissue engineering at IBN during my YRP attachment, where I also cultivated an inquiring spirit and the
ability to conduct my experiments independently.
Loh Lay Kuan
National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science alumnus
Attachment: June 2009
Mentor: Dr Hongfang Lu
I learnt a lot about biological techniques during my IBN research attachment. I realized the importance of organizing laboratory results
and the value of weekly reviews. I was given the flexibility to seek new research directions and gained an insight into key factors for a
successful research project.
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REFLECTIONS: THE YRP ATTACHMENT EXPERIENCE
Maetzy Tan
CHIJ Secondary School (Toa Payoh) alumnus; National Junior College
Attachment: November – December 2008
Mentor: Ying Zhang
At IBN, I had the opportunity to meet like-minded students of all ages from different schools and countries who share a common passion
for research. It was indeed an eye-opener for me to learn how sophisticated research is conducted at IBN. My YRP attachment has fueled
my interest in science, and I am eager to participate in further research attachments at IBN.
Tan Siah Hong
Raffles Junior College alumnus; Johns Hopkins University, USA
Attachment: May – June 2004 and July – August 2009
Mentors: Guping Tang (2004) and Dr Motoichi Kurisawa (2009)
Research allows you to discover new facts and create knowledge that has far-reaching impacts on society. This has no parallel in any other
career. At IBN, YRP students work on projects that have significant importance with the potential to break new grounds. The conviction
that our research can make a difference is an inspiration for students to work hard on our projects.
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TEACHERS’ REFLECTIONS
Karman Chua Ee Vian
Biology Teacher, Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Attachment: December 2007
Mentor: Dr Andrew Wan
IBN has in place an excellent YRP program, and I want to thank IBN for opening my eyes to the world of molecular biology research. I
received an overview of current cutting-edge research and the latest research developments. Despite their busy schedules, IBN
researchers patiently explained experimental procedures step-by-step and the reasoning behind them. Thank you once again to IBN for
hosting me!
Sylvia Wong
Biology Teacher, CHIJ St Theresa’s Convent
Attachment: May – June 2008
I hoped to get ideas for teaching strategies and pedagogies from the
YRP attachment, but my learning experience exceeded my
expectations. I was introduced to various IBN researchers who were
involved in other projects, so I could be exposed to the diversity of IBN’s
research areas. Besides being informative, the experience was very
relevant for my teaching.
Zachary Dexter Kang Eng Hiok
Chemistry Teacher, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School
Attachment: October – November 2009
Mentor: Dr Nandanan Erathodiyil
Through my YRP attachment, I learned about the impact of lab research
on the pharmaceutical industry, the importance of catalytic synthesis
and the clinical trials process. I not only was exposed to sophisticated
chemical techniques, but also received excellent training, especially the
one-to-one safety training that has left a deep impression on me. As an
educator, I would highly recommend YRP to other chemistry teachers
because of its high relevance and impact.
Tan Yin Soo
Physics Teacher, Anglo-Chinese Junior
College
Attachment: June 2009
Mentors: Dr Saravana Kumar and Irene
Kng
As a teacher, the YRP attachment
allowed me to find out more about
the nature of the scientific research undertaken at IBN and
to better understand the kind of work that my students do
when they come to IBN for their 4-week research
attachments. I also learnt more about the latest medical
imaging techniques currently being employed for in vivo
imaging of biological tissues and structures. Through the
conversations I had with my mentors and by working with
them in the laboratory, I have acquired a deeper
understanding and appreciation for biological science.
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YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ NITE
The annual highlight for YRP is the Young Researchers’ Nite (YRN), an annual awards ceremony held to recognize promising YRP attachment
students and dedicated IBN mentors .
Congratulations to our past YRP winners.
YRN 2008
PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHERS
OUTSTANDING MENTOR AWARDS
Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia
(National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yong Wang)
Dr Jeremy Teo Choon Meng
Dr Majad Khan
Dr Rensheng Deng
Dr Saravana Kumar
Jessica Yeo Siu Chien
(National Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow)
Lim Khoon Beng
(Nanyang Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Meng Fatt Leong)
Siti Thaharah Bte Mohamed
(National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Shrinivas Venkataraman)
AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO YRP
Dr Andrew Wan
Dr Edwin Chow
Guolin Xu
Dr Jérôme Boulaire
YRN 2007
Kyaw Zin Htet
(Anderson Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Daniel Lee Yoke San)
Daniel Lee Yoke San
Irene Kng Yin Ling
Dr Jérôme Boulaire
Dr Praveen Thoniyot
Nisha Bte Mohd Rafiq
(Temasek Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yi Yan Yang)
Tan Wei Han
(Hwa Chong Institution (High School) alumnus, Mentor: Hongye Ye)
Vignesh Viswanathan
(National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Saravana Kumar)
Dr Motoichi Kurisawa
Shona Pek
Dr Yi Yan Yang
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YRN 2006
Deon Chiew Sze Tat
(Ngee Ann Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Guolin Xu)
Dr Gideon Ho
Dr Jeremy Loh
Dr Rachel S. Kraut
Eddie Tan Han Pin
(Temasek Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Dr Jeremy Loh)
Shireen Tan Yan Ling
(Cambridge University alumnus, UK, Mentor: Dr Guillaume Tresset)
AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO YRP
Dr Edwin Chow
Steffan Steinert
(Technical University Dresden alumnus, Germany, Mentor: Dr Rachel Kraut)
Zhang Yi
(Nanyang Technological University alumnus, Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper)
Young Researchers' Nite is an annual gathering for YRP attachment students,
their parents and mentors. This event features research presentations by YRP
attachment students and teachers. Young Researchers' Nite also recognizes the
promising young researchers and outstanding mentors for their excellent work.
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YRN 2005
Ang Chung Yen
(Temasek Polytechnic alumnus, Mentor: Dr Selvan T. Subramanian)
Guolin Xu
Dr Karl Schumacher
Dr S. Tamil Selvan
Dr Yuangang Zheng
Dr Yugen Zhang
Chan Ying Kai
(Washington University alumnus, USA, Mentor: Dr Jérôme Boulaire)
Choo Yun Song
(Hwa Chong Institution (College) alumnus, Mentor: Dr Pemakorn Pitukmanorom)
David Yin Jian Yang
(Raffles Institution alumnus, Mentor: Hong Xie)
Mark Wong Kei Fong
(Ngee Ann Polytechnic alumnus, Mentors: Dr Yu Hsiao-hua (Bruce) and Emril Ali )
Ouyang Hongyue
(Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yu Han)
Tang Bei Xian
(Columbia University alumnus, USA, Mentor: Natalia Tansil)
Wong Zeng Yu
(Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Karl Schumacher)
Young Researchers' Nite provides YRP attachment students the opportunity to meet up with their mentors and friends from IBN.
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YRN 2004
BEST GROUP WINNERS
Christina Yek Choo Hooi
(Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Timothy Tan)
Alvin Tan Thong Lip, Serene Tang Ee Ling and Jeanne Gwendoline Duclos
(National Junior College and National University of Singapore alumni,
Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa)
Jasmine Ho Hui Ying
(Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper)
Jeanne Gwendoline Duclos
(National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa)
Lynette Soh Ling Hui
(National Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Muthiah Manimaran)
Suhaila Binte Haji Taher
(National University of Singapore alumnus, Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow)
Louis Lim Wei Yi and Jasmine Ho Hui Ying
(National University of Singapore and Raffles Junior College alumnus,
Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper)
Lynette Soh and Cheryl Lynn Chan Jia Le
(National Junior College and Hwa Chong Institution (College) alumni,
Mentor: Dr Muthiah Manimaran)
Michelle Ang Chui Noy and Christina Yek Choo Hooi
(National University of Singapore and Raffles Junior College alumni,
Mentor: Dr Timothy Tan)
Dr Andrew Wan
Dr Edwin Chow
Dr Motoichi Kurisawa
Shona Pek
YRN 2003
Krithin Sitaram
(Raffles Institution alumnus, Mentor: Dr Chunyan Zhang)
Lu Bo
(Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Dr Yu Han)
Sarah Ong Shu Ren
(Raffles Junior College alumnus, Mentor: Guolin Xu)
Prof Jackie Y. Ying, IBN Executive Director and Guest-of-honor, Philip Yeo,
former A*STAR Chairman presented Promising Young Researcher Awards to
YRP attachment students at the 1st Young Researchers’ Nite.
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PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD WINNERS
2008
Lim Khoon Beng, Nanyang Junior College alumnus
Mentor: Dr Meng Fatt Leong
This award means a lot to me. It would not have been
possible without my mentor and friend Dr Leong, who
was patient, encouraging and understanding. I would
also like to acknowledge my teachers at Nanyang
Junior College, whose constant motivation inspired my
participation in this research attachment.
Siti Thaharah Bte Mohamed, National University of
Singapore
Mentor: Dr Shrinivas Venkataraman
My research attachment at IBN has truly been
enriching. Being involved in a multidisciplinary research
project has taught me the value of cooperation, as
people from various backgrounds work together at
IBN to achieve a common goal. I am especially grateful
to my mentor, Dr Venkataraman, for patiently guiding
me throughout my attachment. IBN has definitely
inspired me to consider research as a career choice.
Jessica Yeo Siu Chien, National Junior College alumnus;
National University of Singapore
Mentor: Dr Edwin Chow
This award has been a great encouragement to me. I
would like to take this opportunity to thank my
mentor, Dr Edwin Chow, for his guidance and
friendship throughout my year-long attachment. IBN
has provided a conducive and vibrant environment for
students like me to acquire first-hand experience in
research. I recall the numerous experiments, as well as
the joy and excitement of obtaining research results. I
am truly grateful for the opportunity to participate in
YRP and will never forget my attachment at IBN.
Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia, National University of
Singapore (NUS) alumnus; NUS Graduate School for
Integrative Sciences and Engineering
Mentor: Dr Yong Wang
Achievements: NUS Dean’s List 2005, 2006 and 2008
My YRP experience has definitely been invaluable as I
received hands-on practical research experience. At
IBN, I was exposed to cutting-edge research and I
learnt to apply theories to experiments. At the same
time, I gained an insight into the demands of a
scientific career. IBN serves as a wonderful learning
environment for all aspiring researchers.
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PROMISING YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD WINNERS
2007
2004 Best Group Winners
Tan Wei Han, Hwa Chong Institution (High School) alumnus
Mentor: Hongye Ye
Being attached to IBN was both an enriching and enjoyable
learning journey for me, and it would not have been possible
without my mentor's guidance and my peers' support. I
definitely treasure this opportunity to learn and will
continue to pursue my passion for research.
2006
Deon Chiew Sze Tat, Ngee Ann Polytechnic alumnus; Nanyang
Technological University
Mentor: Guolin Xu
My YRP attachment at IBN was challenging, but fun. IBN
provided a great learning environment, where I honed my
skills and knowledge under the guidance of my mentor and
other scientists.
2005
Chan Ying Kai, Washington University alumnus; Stanford
University alumnus; Harvard University (Ph.D. candidate)
Mentor: Dr Jérôme Boulaire
Achievements: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Fellowship
(undergraduate), 2006; graduated Summa Cum Laude,
Washington University, 2007; fully funded Harvard Ph.D.
fellowship.
The time I spent at IBN was very fruitful and enriching. I
interacted with top-notch scientists and came into contact
with cutting-edge technology. It was certainly a very good
learning experience and I definitely acquired many
invaluable research skills.
Louis Lim Wei Yi, St Andrew’s Junior College alumnus;
[and Jasmine Ho Hui Ying, Raffles Junior College alumnus]
Mentor: Dr Juergen Pipper
The research attachment at IBN was an enlightening
experience. I learnt that research work can be tedious but
fulfilling. The researchers at IBN are dedicated and patient they never ceased to amaze me with their creativity and
perseverance. Not only did the attachment give me an insight
into scientific research, I have also made many good friends.
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OUTSTANDING YRP MENTORS
2008
Dr Jeremy Choon Meng Teo, Postdoctoral Fellow
It feels good to be able to contribute to the YRP. This award means a lot to me and I am heartened to know that my students are inspired. I
sincerely hope that their experience at IBN will be the start of a wonderful career for them.
Dr Majad Khan, Postdoctoral Fellow
We continue to try our best to ensure that our students enjoy their research attachment at IBN, and we hope to
communicate the joys of scientific research effectively to young people, who may wish to pursue this career path.
Dr Rensheng Deng, Research Scientist
It is a great honor for me to win this award. As a mentor and friend to my YRP students, I truly enjoy the opportunity to share my knowledge
and experience in science and research with them. I am also very impressed by their intelligence, diligence and perseverance. They are the
future of Singapore and the world, and I wish them all the best.
Dr Saravana Kumar, Postdoctoral Fellow
The YRP has been an excellent platform for facilitating the symbiotic relationship we have with our students. They learn
hard and soft skills that would be invaluable to their future endeavors, while contributing to our research goals. I would like
to take this opportunity to thank Ms Noreena AbuBakar, IBN Director and YRP Chair, for her support and guidance. Thanks
to her leadership, the YRP has grown exponentially and offers a truly rewarding experience for so many students and staff
members.
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YRP AMBASSADOR: RODERICA NG
National Junior College alumnus, Roderica Ng Rui Ge, was appointed as IBN’s first YRP Ambassador in April 2009. Roderica was selected for her dedication,
contributions to YRP and outstanding performance as a research attachment student at IBN. Roderica will work closely with IBN to generate interest in scientific
research amongst budding young scientists and encourage their participation in YRP’s programs and activities.
Roderica has received honors for her IBN research project “Membrane Development for Application in Bioartificial Organs” that contributes to the development of
a bioartificial kidney device. She was supervised by her mentors, Dr Jeremy Teo, IBN Postdoctoral Fellow and Dr Edwin Chow, IBN Team Leader and Senior Research
Scientist. She won a Gold Award for this project at the 2009 Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF), organized by the Agency for Science, Technology and
Research (A*STAR), the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Science Centre Singapore (SCS).
Roderica was also one of only 5 students (2 Individual Projects and 1 Team Project) out of 472 participants to be selected to represent Singapore at the prestigious
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that was held in Reno, Nevada, USA from May 10-15, 2009. While H1N1 flu concerns prevented Roderica’s travel
to ISEF, she won the Commendation Prize at the 2009 A*STAR Talent Search organized by the Science Centre Singapore. This award represents an initiative to
reward students who have performed well in scientific research.
“IBN is the best place for you if you have a passion for research and want to learn
much more than what your textbooks offer. The wide range of new technologies,
state-of-the-art equipment and facilities provide young researchers like us with the
opportunity to truly engage in world-class scientific research. These resources and
my interactions with IBN scientists have been especially pivotal in fostering my
interest in a career in medicine and science,” said Roderica Ng.
Dr Edwin Chow comments, “Roderica is a mature student with an insatiable quest for
innovation and excellence in her research work. Her passion has resulted in her
outstanding performance.” Roderica’s IBN research attachments have attracted
media coverage from print and broadcast media such as Channel NewsAsia, Lianhe
Zaobao, 938 LIVE, Channel 8 and TODAY newspaper.
Lianhe Zaobao extract on Roderica’s YRP Research Attachment, April 21, 2009
Roderica and her mentors at IBN (Left - right): Dr Edwin Chow, IBN Team Leader and
Senior Research Scientist; Roderica Ng, YRP Student and Ambassador; Dr Jeremy Teo,
IBN Postdoctoral Fellow.
Translation: Roderica is an academically inclined science student, often scoring straight As in the
subject, and she has also thoughts of becoming a scientist. However prior to her participation in this
research, this was just an idea. Roderica was motivated by her grandmother’s experience as a renal
patient to improve the quality of life of kidney patients. Her interest in scientific research has been
strengthened by three years of hands-on research experience [at IBN]. She now aspires to become a
scientist or a doctor.
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YRP’S SSEF AWARD WINNERS (2003 – 2009)
The Singapore Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) is an annual national competition
organized by the Ministry of Education, the Agency for Science, Technology and
Research (A*STAR) and the Science Centre Singapore. Outstanding entries from each
year’s SSEF are selected to represent Singapore in the Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair (ISEF) held each May. YRP attachment students have regularly
competed at SSEF with the research projects they conducted at IBN. IBN’s YRP honor
roll for SSEF is impressive:
2009
GOLD AWARDS
Roderica Ng Rui Ge* (National Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Jeremy Teo Choon Meng
* Selected to represent Singapore at the Intel ISEF 2009.
Vijay Ramakrishnan T. (National University of
Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science
alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Began Gopalan
SILVER AWARDS
Benjamin Ng Chien Wei (Dunman High School alumnus)
Mentor: James Hsieh Tseng Ming
James Chin En Wai (Raffles Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Pemakorn Pitukmanorom
Leanne Tan Qiaojing (Victoria Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Majad Khan
BRONZE AWARDS
Jocelyn Lim Li Zhen (National Junior College alumnus)
Lin Wanyun (National Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Nur-Afidah Bte Mohamed Suhaimi
YRP students compete for honors each year at SSEF, where their IBN research projects are judged
by over 200 science, engineering and technology researchers.
MERIT AWARD
Yu Zijun (Raffles Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Yifeng Wei
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2008
2007
2006
GOLD AWARDS
GOLD AWARD
GOLD AWARDS
Darren Ho Jian Rong (Victoria Junior College
alumnus)
Mentor: Shona Pek
Wu Duo and Vuong Nhat Linh (National Junior
College alumni)
Mentor: Dr Motoichi Kurisawa
Sarah Ong Shu Ren* (Raffles Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Yu Han
David Yin Jian Yang* (Raffles Institution alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Yu Han
SILVER AWARD
* Received the 3rd prize of US$1000 at the Intel ISEF
2008 with his project ‘Hard-Templating Synthesis
and Characterization of Mesoporous and Electrically
Conductive Carbon Nanofibers’.
SILVER AWARDS
Darius Teo Ruijie (Raffles Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Yugen Zhang
Jiang Ling Fan (Raffles Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Yu Han
BRONZE AWARDS
Choo Yun Song (Hwa Chong Institution (College)
alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Pemakorn Pitukmanorom
* Obtained 4th Award of US$500 for the category of
Engineering at Intel ISEF 2006, and a paid summer internship
at Agilent Technologies for her project on “High Speed SizeExclusion Chromatography Using Spherical Mesostructured
Cellular Foam.”
SILVER AWARDS
Lynette Soh Ling Hui and Tammy Tsang Yun Ying
(National Junior College alumni)
Mentor: Dr Muthiah Manimaran
Wu Duo (National Junior College alumnus)
Mark Lim Tian Wei (Anglo-Chinese School
Independent alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Gunter Maubach
2005
BRONZE AWARD
MERIT AWARDS
GOLD AWARDS
Samantha Wong Shin Nee (National University of
Singapore High School of Mathematics and Science
alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Bruce Yu
Jessica Yeo Siu Chien (National Junior College
alumnus)
Mentor: Naiyan Chen
MERIT AWARD
Alan Lim Wei Lun (Victoria Junior College alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Hwa Liang Leo
Koh Yun Pei and Priscilla Wee Jia Ling (Hwa Chong
Institution (College) and National Junior College
alumnus)
Mentor: Fan Lee
Alvin Tan Thong Lip; Serene Tang and
Jeanne Gwendoline Duclos (National Junior
College, Raffles Junior College and Hwa Chong
Institution (College) alumni)
SILVER AWARDS
Vora Bimal Mayur Kumar (Raffles Junior College
alumnus)
Mentor: Dr Runsheng Ruan
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Gold Award Winner: Vijay Ramakrishnan T. (National University of Singapore High School of Mathematics
and Science alumnus)
Project: PCR Array-Based Analysis of the p53 Target Genes Regulated by Small Organic Molecule in p53
Mutant Liver Cancer Cell Line In Vitro
Mentor: Dr Began Gopalan
“This is a special achievement that was made possible with the help of a great mentor and the resources
of the Institute. I would like to thank IBN for allowing young students like me to experience high-level
research, and for helping us to chart our future at a very young age.” – Vijay Ramakrishnan T.
(Left – right): SSEF Director, A/P Lim Tit Meng and
Vijay Ramakrishnan T.
Silver Award Winner: Leanne Tan Qiaojing (Victoria Junior
College alumnus)
Project: Synthesis and Characterization of Disulfide-Linked
Cationic Polymers and the Effect of Amphoteric Behavior
on In Vitro Transfection
Mentor: Dr Majad Khan
Leanne Tan Qiaojing (right) with SSEF judge.
“The intangible rewards of this attachment – the
expansion of my intellectual capabilities and spirit of
resilience, the opportunity to work with scientists and
students from all over the world – are most gratifying. This
award is a beautiful ending to an amazing experience.
Thank you to everyone at IBN for their warmth,
encouragement and friendly inspiration.”
- Leanne Tan Qiaojing
Gold Award Winner: David Yin Jian Yang (Raffles Institution alumnus, Yale University)
Project: Synthesis of Mesoporous Carbon Nanofibers
Mentor: Dr Yu Han
David Yin Jian Yang (extreme left) at the Intel
ISEF 2008 at Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Photo courtesy of Singapore Science Centre
“I would like to thank Prof Jackie Ying, Ms Noreena AbuBakar and IBN's Youth Research Program for
giving me the invaluable opportunity to learn from researchers who are groundbreakers in their
fields and to use IBN’s state-of-the-art equipment. I am extremely grateful to my mentor, Dr Yu Han,
for patiently guiding me through the many stages of my project and inspiring me to work harder in
my research endeavors!” - David Yin Jian Yang
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Gold Award Winners: Wu Duo (National Junior College alumnus, Rice University) and Vuong Nhat Linh (National Junior College
alumnus)
Project: Synthesis of Hyaluronic Acid-Flavonoid Conjugates and Their Biomedical Applications
“It was a really exciting moment when the SSEF staff pasted the Gold Award tag on our booth. At that moment, I suddenly
remembered all the hard work we invested in our project during our attachment at IBN. It also reminded me of how meaningful
and fruitful my IBN attachment had been. I am especially grateful to my mentor, Dr Kurisawa, who constantly helped me and
patiently guided me along the way.” - Wu Duo
(Left - right): Vuong Nhat Linh
and Wu Duo
“Our accomplishment after hours of hard work in experimenting, planning and discussing our work is indeed wonderful. I am
grateful to IBN’s Directors, YRP coordinators and especially my mentor, Dr Kurisawa and other researchers, who have guided,
supported and taught me so much about perseverance, creativity and patience at IBN.” - Vuong Nhat Linh
Silver Award Winner: Darius Teo Ruijie (Raffles Junior College alumnus)
Project: Development of Mesoporous Polymer Particles and Their Applications
“My research attachment at IBN taught me that there are so many scientific
areas waiting for us to venture into. Working under the tutelage of Dr Zhang
has been an eye-opening and enjoyable experience. Both the SSEF and IBN
YRP have intensified my passion for research, especially in chemistry.”
– Darius Teo Ruijie
Bronze Award Winner: Mark Lim Tian Wei (Anglo-Chinese School Independent alumnus, National University
of Singapore)
Project: Investigating the Effect of 3’ Untranslated Regions from GFAP Splice Variants on MRNA Stability
Using a Reporter Construct
Mentor: Dr Gunter Maubach
“I would like to attribute this achievement to my mentor, Dr Gunter Maubach, for his patient guidance
and excellent advice. I am very grateful for the experience I have had working with my mentor and other
research scientists. This attachment brought me joyful memories, and many learning opportunities to
improve myself and strive for greater success.” - Mark Lim Tian Wei
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YRP AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS
National Science Scholarship (NSS) Scholars Attached to IBN (2003-2009)
NAME
SCHOOL
ATTACHMENT
NAME
SCHOOL
ATTACHMENT
An Jingzhi
Beh Shin Ming, Eugene
Chan Jin Young, Gerentt
Chan Wee Lee
Imperial College, London, UK
Temasek Junior College, Singapore
National Junior College, Singapore
Oxford University, UK
Chau Man Wah, Rosanna
Chen Kok Hao
Chen Naiyan
Chen Sixun
Chew Jing Ming
Chew Wei Leong
Chia Yurong, Eugene
Chin Sau Yin
University of Illinois, USA
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
Raffles Junior College, Singapore
Jul 28 – Sep 19, 2008
Mar 1 – Jun 1, 2003
May 3 – Jun 10, 2005
Jun 1 – Aug 6, 2004;
Jul 11 – Sep 2, 2005
Jun 19 – Aug 11, 2006
Jun 5 – Aug 8, 2006
Jun 30 – Aug 31, 2005
Jun 4 – Jul 27, 2007
Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2009
May 9 – Jul 7, 2006
Jul 14 – Sep 5, 2008
Jul 12 – Sep 10, 2004;
Jul 18 – Sep 9, 2005
Jul 9 – Aug 31, 2007
Mar 20 – Jul 14, 2006
Jun 19 – Aug 11, 2006
Mar 29 – Jun 15, 2004
Jul 4 – Aug 16, 2005
Apr 2 – Jul 31, 2003
Jun 20 – Aug 19, 2005
Jun 15 – Aug 17, 2005
Jun 19 – Aug 11, 2006
Jun 27 – Aug 19, 2005
May 31 – Sep 2, 2005
Jun 1 – Sep 7, 2003
Jun 25 – Aug 17, 2007
Jun 11 – Aug 3, 2007
Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2009
25-Jun 25 – Aug 17, 2007
Jun 15 – Aug 17, 2005
11-Jul 11 – Aug 26, 2005
Jun 26 – Aug 4, 2006
Jun 4 – Jul 27, 2007
24-May 24 – Aug 6, 2004;
May 30 – Aug 12, 2005
Mar 12 – Aug 3, 2007
Jun 23 – Aug 15, 2008
Aug 5 – Aug 30, 2005;
Dec 28, 2005 – Jan 16, 2006
Jan 7 – May 30, 2008
Jun 1 – Sep 7, 2003
May 29 – Jul 21, 2006
Ng Songyu, Kelvin
Ng Yao Zong
Ng Yifan
Ngeow Kao Chin
Oh Ting Ting
Ong Jun Rong
Ong Qunya
Cambridge University, UK
Brown University, USA
University of Michigan, USA
Ong Wei Jian
Poon Zhiyong
Qiao Yuan
Seow Yi Qi
Shao Huilin
Shekaran, Asha
Sia Junren
Su Xing Fang
Sun Bao Luo
Tan Siah Hong
Tan Xiu Ling
Tan Yan Ming, Nicholas
Tang Bei Xian
California Institute of Technology, USA
Northwestern University, USA
Bryn Mawr College, USA
Cornell University, USA
Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore
Johns Hopkins University, USA
Columbia University, USA
Tay Jun Jie, Ian
Tay Pei Kun, Richie
Tay Zhi Wei
Duke University, USA
Tjio Ci'en, Gabriel
Wang Yang
Wang Ying Min
Wei Yifeng
Xiang Shengnan
Xie Sheng-Xiang
Xue Kun
Yang Bo
Yang Le
Yang Lin
Ye Hongye
Zhao Ziqing
Zheng Yiran
Zhou Weizhuang
Zhu Yuan
Jun 4 – Aug 3, 2007
Jul 16 – Sep 21, 2007
May 24 – Jul 30, 2004
Dec 11 – Jun 29, 2006
Apr 3 – May 30, 2003
Jun 27 – Jul 22, 2005
Jun 20 – Aug 12, 2005;
May 15 – Jul 7, 2006
Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2009
Jun 21 – Aug 27, 2004
Jun 1 – Jul 20, 2007
Jul 11 – Aug 12, 2005
Jun 15 – Aug 10, 2005
Jul 4 – Sep 2, 2005
Mar 20 – May 11, 2006
Jun 22 – Jul 31, 2004
Jan 15 – Jul 13, 2007
Jul 6 – Aug 28, 2009
Apr 7 – Jul 28, 2003
Jun 16 – Aug 8, 2008
Jul 9 – Aug 13, 2004;
May 24 – Jul 15, 2005
Jul 31 – Sep 21, 2007;
Jul 7 – Sep 26, 2008
May 29 – Aug 4, 2006
Feb 2 – Apr 24, 2009;
Apr 27 – May 1, 2009
Nov 13 – Jul 13, 2006
Jun 4 – Jul 27, 2007
May 4 – Jun 23, 2004
Jul 12 – Sep 24, 2004;
Jul 11 – Sep 2, 2005
May 11 – Jul 3, 2009
May 26 – Jul 18, 2008
Jul 14 – Sep 5, 2008
Apr 6 – Jul 23, 2004
Jul 6 – Aug 28, 2009
Jul 9 – Aug 22, 2007
May 18 – Jul 15, 2005
Jun 21 – Jul 30, 2004
May 21 – Jul 13, 2007
Jul 6 – Aug 28, 2009
Mar 24 – Jun 25, 2004
Ch'ng Hui Yen, Melissa
Chou Shijie, Nigel
Cheung, Christine
Chu Ci
Dang Thuy Tram
Eng Kai Er
Foo Wen Yin, Adela
Goh Jin-ling, Vera
Ho Wei-Hao, Joses
Ke Chyan Ying
Koh Lian Chye, Winston
Lee Jie Rong, Marvin
Lee Phin Peng
Lee Qian Yi
Lee Yong Yeow
Lee Yunqin
Liang Jing
Liau Rui Xing, Brian
Liew Ming Jie, Gerald
Lim Jing Shan
Lim Teck Chuan
Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore
Chicago University, USA
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Raffles Junior College
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Hwa Chong Institution, Singapore;
Lim Wei Sheng, Shaun
Ling Jingjing
Carleton College, USA
Mayrhofer, Rebecca Maria University of Illinois, USA
Murugappan, Karthick
Ng Ding Yuan, Raymond
Ng Shengyong
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YRP AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS
YRP Alumni Roll of Honor (2006-2009): IBN’s honors list of outstanding YRP alumni
who won scholarships and honors after their YRP attachment.
The National Science Scholarship (NSS) scholars who have achieved top results in their fields were also recognized on A*STAR Chairman’s Honors List. IBN
scholars who have achieved the highest results in their studies for three consecutive years are included on the A*STAR Roll of Honor for their commendable
performances.
2009 Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia
Ang Moh Lik, Roy
Chan Su-Chern, Philip
Lam Jun Hui, Rachel
Lim Yuxian, Lilian
Lim Si Wei, Samuel
Lim Yujing, Vivian
Soh Ming Quan
Teo Ee Der, Ada
Teo Ruijie, Darius
Wang Shida
Zhang Xinglong
2008 An Jingzhi
Cai Na
Chen Ziyou, David
Cheung, Christine
Chia Minghao
Chou Shijie, Nigel
Foo Wen Yin, Adela
Goh Simin, Shermin
Ho Wei-Hao, Joses
Jiang Ling Fan
Lee Li Qun, Eugene
Lee Phin Peng
Lee Yunqin
Lim, Chrissie
Lim Jing Shan
Liu Jinyue
Ng Shengyong
Ng Songyu, Kelvin
Ng Yao Zong
Ngeow Kao Chin
Qiao Yuan
Sun Baoluo
Tan Yan Ling, Shireen
Tay Jun Jie, Ian
Wang Tianyi
Wang Yang
Xie Sheng-Xiang
Xue Kun
Yang Lin
Chia Yurong, Eugene
A*STAR Graduate Scholar
National Science Scholarship (NSS) Scholar
Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholar
PSC Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
PSC Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
PSC Scholar
NSS Scholar
A*STAR Chairman's Honors List
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
A*STAR Chairman's Honors List and A*STAR Roll of Honor
NSS Scholar
A*STAR Graduate Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
2007
Cheung, Christine
Chou Shijie, Nigel
Goh Simin, Shermin
Kang Zi Han
Lee Yunqin
Li Bo
Lim, Chrissie
Lim Jing Shan
Lim Teck Chuan
Ng Shengyong
Ng Songyu, Kelvin
Ong Qunya
Shao Huilin
Tay Rong En
Wang Tianyi
Zhang Xing
Zhao Ziqing
2006 Chen Naiyan
Cheung, Christine
Lim Teck Chuan
Ng Shengyong
Ong Qunya
Shao Huilin
Tay Pei Kun, Richie
Wei Yifeng
Zhao Ziqing
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
NSS Scholar
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FAMILIAR FACES: YRP ALUMNI AT IBN (2010)
Benchside Perspectives With:
Lin Kin Yong, IBN Lab Officer since June 22, 2009, YRP student from Jan 12 - Apr 17, 2009.
Mei Xuan Tan, IBN Ph.D. Student since August 4, 2008, YRP student from Dec 1 -30, 2005.
Mohammed Shahrudin bin Ibrahim, IBN Lab Officer since August 24, 2009, YRP student from May 5 - Jun
25, 2008.
Yong Yeow Lee, IBN Postdoctoral Fellow since January 2010 and IBN Ph.D. student from Jan 1, 2006 - Dec
31, 2009, IBN Lab Officer from May 24, 2004 - Dec 31, 2005, and YRP student from Jan 6 - Jun 21, 2003.
(Left - right): Mohammed Shahrudin Ibrahim, Mei Xuan Tan, Lee Yong Yeow, Lin Kin Yong.
What motivated you to join IBN?
Shahrudin: Being attached to IBN as a YRP student ignited my interest in becoming a scientist. The dedicated researchers I worked with during my attachment and
the institute’s well-managed administration were two compelling reasons why I wanted to apply for a research position at IBN.
Yong Yeow: My colleagues in IBN are talented and technically savvy, and many are also great mentors and friends to me. I am honored to work with the best people
around. It keeps me happy and motivated to be a member of this big team.
What do you like about working in IBN?
Shahrudin: IBN is a very conducive place for research, with supportive directors, a cheerful working environment and excellent administrative staff. The culture of
the Institute encourages collaborations between the various research groups, and fosters interaction between researchers from different laboratories. Shared
ideas and challenges encountered during research can be discussed among colleagues from various interdisciplinary backgrounds. For a biologist like myself, I may
be able to develop beyond my own discipline at IBN and resolve research problems by taking on an engineer’s or a chemist’s approach to find alternative solutions.
Mei Xuan: All IBN staff work hard and efficiently. Colleagues here are also helpful and warm, making working at IBN an enjoyable experience.
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What are your research interests?
Lin Kin: I am currently working on developing non-viral vectors that can deliver genes or peptides to immune cells for cancer therapy. This project covers cancer
biology, immunology, chemistry, and gene delivery, all of which are my research interests. My other research interests include genetics and physiology.
Yong Yeow: My work focuses on device miniaturization and molecular diagnostics.
What are the challenges of doing research?
Lin Kin: It is very important to be optimistic and persistent, since research is a long process. Many failed or imperfect attempts are usually encountered before you
can succeed. While it can be frustrating, it is also challenging and enlightening.
Mei Xuan: Doing research is indeed challenging because it is a continuous process of problem solving. Researchers are always trying to find better solutions to a
scientific problem. During this process, we may get the opportunity to make a breakthrough discovery that can be of great benefit to humanity.
What are the qualities of a successful researcher?
Shahrudin: A successful researcher should be able to stay calm and extract potential solutions not found in textbooks. Humility and generosity in sharing knowledge
are good qualities that will benefit the scientific community as a whole. Most importantly, patience is essential for research, as countless experiments have to be
conducted to gather meaningful information.
Yong Yeow: It is crucial to plan and conduct experiments carefully because the quality of your results may depend on having well-controlled experiments.
Mei Xuan: Besides having creativity and integrity, a passion for research is necessary for success.
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Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia, IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar
Attachment: May 12 – Jun 27, 2008
Mentor: Dr Yong Wang
Mohammed Shahrudin bin Ibrahim, IBN Lab Officer
Attachment: May 5 – Jun 25, 2008
Mentor: Dr Min Hu
Daniel Lee Yoke San, IBN Senior Lab Officer
Attachment: Sep 6 – Dec 30, 2005
Mentor: Guolin Xu
Nor Lizawati Bte Ibrahim, IBN Lab Officer
Attachment: Jan 5 – Jun 5, 2009
Mentor: Dr Nandanan Erathodiyil
Farah Tasnim, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development
Scheme Awardee
Attachment: Jan 15 – Dec 5, 2007
Phin Peng Lee, IBN Lab Officer; NSS Scholar
Attachment: Jun 25 – Aug 17, 2007
Mentor: Dr Benjamin Tai
Jiakai Lin, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development
Scheme Awardee
Attachment: Aug 11, 2005 – Jul 31, 2006
Kelvin Ng Songyu, IBN Lab Officer; NSS Scholar
Attachment: Jun 4 – Aug 3, 2007
Mentor: Dr Mo-Huang Li
Lin Kin Yong, IBN Lab Officer
Attachment: Jan 12 – Apr 17, 2009
Mentor: Dr Yi Yan Yang
Loo Ling Tan, IBN Lab Officer
Attachment: May 21 – Jul 31, 2007
Mei Xuan Tan, IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar
Attachment: Dec 1 – Dec 30, 2005
Suhaila Taher, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development
Scheme Awardee
Attachment: Jul 5 – Aug 24, 2007
Wei Yang Seow, IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar
Attachment: Jun 26 – Dec 8, 2006
Mentor: Dr Yi Yan Yang
Yiran Zheng, IBN Lab Officer; NSS Scholar
Attachment: May 21 - Jul 13, 2007
Yong Yeow Lee, IBN Postdoctoral Fellow; Former IBN AGS Ph.D. Scholar;
Former Lab Officer
Attachment: Jan 6 - Jun 21, 2003 and Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2009
Mentors: Guolin Xu; Dr Francis Tay; Dr Namyong Kim; Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Yukti Choudhury, IBN Lab Officer; IBN Scientific Staff Development
Scheme Awardee
Attachment: Aug 10, 2005 – Aug 4, 2006
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YRP UNPLUGGED
While YRP attachment students work hard on their
experiments, YRP life is not all work and no play. YRP
attachment students have opportunities to attend
numerous seminars and IBN-organized conferences to
further enrich their research experience. They also
participate in workshops as part of IBN’s awardwinning Workplace Health Program. When surrounded
by many friends and approachable mentors, YRP
students also find the time to unwind!
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IBN’S NANO-BIO KITS
The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology’s award-winning Nano-Bio Kits are educational tools to help teachers introduce applications of bioengineering
and nanotechnology to their students through interactive sessions using laboratory equipment commonly available in schools. Targeted at 15 to 19 year olds, the
Nano-Bio Kits demonstrate the latest advances in scientific research, particularly in the areas of nanobiotechnology, medical devices and drug delivery.
Developed by IBN researchers, each Nano-Bio Kit contains experiment components, teaching resources and videos for teachers to plan and conduct their science
lessons.
IBN’s Nano-Bio Kits have been selected for exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Museum for Emerging Science and Innovation
in Tokyo for their innovative design and unique approach to scientific education. These educational toolboxes also received the 2008 Award of Excellence
(Packaging Series) at the 49th Annual Design Exhibition organized by Communication Arts, a leading international visual communications magazine.
The Biological Fuel Cell Kit demonstrates how biochemical energy may be converted into electricity using enzymes
immobilized on nanostructured particles. Bio-fuel cells are a ‘green’ alternative to conventional energy sources, as they run on
sugar solutions and are emission-free. Students can assemble their own bio-fuel cell with the materials provided in the Kit and
learn about the basic electrochemistry of a fuel cell and alternative energy sources.
The Dielectrophoresis Chip Kit demonstrates how cells behave under dielectrophoresis (DEP). DEP is commonly used in
numerous biological applications for cell manipulation, separation and characterization. Students can fabricate their own DEP
chips using basic photolithography techniques with the Kit and find out how a device with micrometer-sized features can be
made. They will also be able to control the movement of cells on their DEP chips and discover the way an electric field can
capture a cell that is less than 1/10th the diameter of a strand of hair.
The Thermo-Responsive Hydrogel Kit demonstrates how a thermo-sensitive material is synthesized, and how the rate of
diffusion of particles within the material is altered at different temperatures. Practical applications of hydrogels include
controlled drug delivery systems for disease treatment. Students can synthesize a thermo-responsive hydrogel through
polymerization, and study its behavior at different temperatures. They can also observe how particles diffuse through the
hydrogel. With this Kit, students gain an understanding of how basic polymer science, the formation of hydrogels and the
thermally activated release mechanism generate novel drug delivery systems for improved medical treatment.
Log on to www.nano-biokit.com for more information or email [email protected].
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JOIN US!
YRP Research Attachments
IBN’s attachment program is open to students from secondary to tertiary levels, as well as to secondary school, junior college and polytechnic teachers
throughout the year. They will be mentored by an IBN scientist during their attachment.
The Institute looks for people with a keen interest in research. Candidates will also need to commit at least one month of full-time attachment at IBN.
Interested candidates should submit the application form (downloadable from the web address below) with their CV and a cover letter indicating their
preferred period of attachment.
Shortlisted candidates will be selected for interviews. For enquiries, please email [email protected].
Application forms can be downloaded at
http://yrp.ibn.a-star.edu.sg/YRP_Application_Form.doc
For more information on YRP activities, please visit [email protected] or Club YRP on Facebook.
APPENDIX 1
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THE JOURNEY THUS FAR
2003
October
14-Oct
14-15 Oct
November
3-Nov
14-Nov
December
1-Dec
12-Dec
2004
February
6-Feb
13-Feb
25-Feb
27-Feb
March
10-Mar
19-Mar
19-Mar
20-Mar
29-Mar
31-Mar
April
7-Apr
14-Apr
21-Apr
22-Apr
May
5-May
June
26-Jun
Aug
28-Aug
September
6-Sep
17-Sep
EVENT
PARTICIPANTS
Official Launch of Youth Research Program
Open House for Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls’ School
30
Visit by Science Teachers from Crescent Girls’ School
Open House for Gifted Education Program Students
20
30
Visit by Gifted Education Program Teachers
Young Researchers’ Nite 2003
20
28
EVENT
PARTICIPANTS
Career Talk at National University of Singapore
(Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering Department)
(Chemical Engineering Department)
Career Fair at Tampines Junior College
Career Talk at Tampines Junior College
40
Career Talk at Temasek Junior College
Open House for Primary School Gifted Education
Program Students
Open House for Crescent Girls’ School and
Catholic High School Students
Raffles Junior College Bio-Challenge 2004:
Guest-of-Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Career Talk at Anderson Junior College
Career Talk at National Junior College
200
60
Career Day at Meridian Junior College
Career Talk at Victoria Junior College
“Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Center
Career Talk at Raffles Junior College
100
35
180
30
Career Fair at Temasek Junior College
50
Career Talk at Hwa Chong Junior College
30
50
100
80
30
700
30
National University of Singapore 10th Youth Science
Conference: Guest-of-Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Open House for West Zone Schools
Republic Polytechnic Eureka.01 Symposium:
Keynote Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
252
November
25-26 Nov
26-Nov
December
3-Dec
22-Dec
2005
January
6-Jan
February
2-Feb
March
2-Mar
2-Mar
4-Mar
4-Mar
11-Mar
April
26-Apr
May
4-May
5-May
21-May
25-May
June
1-Jun
29-Jun
July
1-2 Jul
14-Jul
27-Jul
29-Jul
29-Jul
August
10-Aug
15-Aug
September
9-Sep
9-Sep
Chinese High School’s Forum on Creativity in the Arts,
Science and Technology: Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Open House for Polytechnics
350
1st Workshop for Science Teachers
55
150
EVENT
PARTICIPANTS
National University of Singapore Networking Session: Lab Tour
112
Career Talk at Nanyang Technological University
100
Career Talk at Singapore Polytechnic
Career Talk at Nanyang Polytechnic
Career Talk at Temasek Polytechnic
Career Talk at Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Open House for North Zone Schools
150
25
7
250
250
Career Talk at Republic Polytechnic
120
Career Talk at Raffles Junior College
(Chemical and Biological Engineering Department)
Career Talk at Hwa Chong Institution (College)
70
13
Career Talk at St. Andrew’s Junior College
Biomedical Talk at Singapore Polytechnic
60
30
Ministry of Education ExCEL FEST: Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Career Seminar at Meridian Junior College
Career Talk at St. Andrew's Junior College
Open House for Parents
Open House for South Zone Schools
500
57
198
468
250
35
Forum on “Career Prospects & Research Opportunities in
Chemistry and Chemical Science” at the National University of
Singapore by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
“Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Centre
300
Science Month 05
Open House for East Zone Schools
56
401
230
35
October
6-Oct
26-Oct
November
14-Nov
25-Nov
28-Nov
29-Nov
30-Nov
30-Nov
December
21-Dec
2006
February
22 Feb
March
3-Mar
7-Mar
10-Mar
13-Mar
29-Mar
April
10 Apr
25-Apr
May
3-May
17-May
26-May
June
2-Jun
29-Jun
July
14-Jul
18-Jul
20-Jul
21-Jul
National University of Singapore 2nd Annual Graduate
Students' Symposium: Keynote Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Career Talk at Singapore Management University
55
26-Jul
August
2-Aug
14-Aug
75th Rulang Primary School Anniversary Celebration cum
Speech Day: Guest of Honor, Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Gifted Education Program Annual Conference at Anglo-Chinese
Primary School (Barker Rd): Plenary Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Nanyang Technological University-Junior College-IEEE-SPIE
Challenge 2006: Guest-of Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Nanyang Technological University-Junior College-IEEE-SPIE
Challenge 2006: Talk by Dr Edwin Chow
1st Open House for Universities and Polytechnics
1st Open House for Principals and HODs
EVENT
300
150
150
579
39
80
PARTICIPANTS
National Junior College STAR Symposium
250
“Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Centre
Career Talk at Tampines Junior College
Career Talk at Yishun Junior College
East Zone Science and Technology Centre @ Victoria Junior College
132
150
300
20
70
Career Talk at Hwa Chong Institution
Career Talk at Republic Polytechnic
150
170
Raffles Junior College “AD 2106: Peering into the future”
Science Symposium: Keynote Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Career Talk at Temasek Polytechnic
Ministry of Education Principal's Forum: Panel Speaker,
Prof Jackie Y. Ying
200
Open House for South Zone Schools
Visit by A*STAR Scholars
270
32
Visit by International Physics Olympiad Students
Nano-Bio Kit Courses at National Junior College by
Dr Edwin Chow (10-week module)
Visit by Students from Hong Kong Schools
East Zone Science Carnival @ Victoria Junior College
45
17
140
40
300
15-Aug
23-Aug
September
1-3 Sep
5-Sep
15-Sep
October
2-Oct
6-Oct
14-Oct
18 Oct
27-Oct
November
10 Nov
20-Nov
22-Nov
23-Nov
30-Nov
December
20 Dec
2007
January
24-Jan
Februrary
28-Feb
March
2-Mar
9-Mar
12-Mar
21-Mar
29-Mar
Career Talk at Nanyang Polytechnic
90
Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Biotechnology Fair 2006:
Guest-of-Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Talk at Dunman High School: “Science Across Borders”
by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Nano-Bio Kit Course at Hwa Chong Institution by Dr Edwin Chow
Nano-Bio Kit Course at Raffles Institution by Dr Edwin Chow
350
X-periment! at Marina Square Atrium
Open House for North Zone Science Teachers
Nano-Bio Kit Course at Raffles Institution by Dr Edwin Chow
300
72
400
Visit by International Summit of Young Scientists and
Viswajyothi Public School (India)
Visit by Pat’s Schoolhouse
Career Fair at National Junior College
School Talk at Singapore Polytechnic
School Talk at Nanyang Girl’s High School:
“Learning Journey of a Scientist” by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
42
“Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Centre:
Nano-Bio Kits Talk
Visit by Secondary and Pre-University Science Teachers
Career Talk at Singapore Polytechnic
Visit by Australian Professors
Visit by University of Twente, The Netherlands
150
100
EVENT
200
25
400
29
200
180
340
20
80
20
30
PARTICIPANTS
Visit by Vietnamese Principals
9
“Meet the Scientist”: Nano-Bio Kits Talk
121
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 7th Life Sciences
Symposium: Guest-of Honor Address by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Open House for Secondary Schools (all zones) and
Launch of the Nano-Bio Kits
Visit by Air War College, USA
(Chemistry and Biomolecular Engineering Department)
1000
440
20
850
7
36
April
10-Apr
18-Apr
May
14-May
16-May
21-22 May
23-May
24-May
25-May
June
1-Jun
16-Jun
18-Jun
26-Jun
July
4-Jul
9-Jul
Aug
23-Aug
31 Aug - 2 Sep
September
7-Sep
10-Sep
25-Sep
28-Sep
October
1-9 Oct
5-Oct
19-Oct
November
13-Nov
14-Nov
19-Nov
22-Nov
December
6-Dec
13-Dec
Career Talk at Raffles Institution
Career Talk at St. Andrew’s Junior College
100
25
Career Talk at Hwa Chong Institution
Ministry of Education Principals’ Forum - Learning Journey at IBN
2nd Workshop for Science Teachers
Career Talk at Pre-University Seminar 2007 at Nanyang
Technological University: “Leveraging on New Technologies”
Career Fair at St. Hilda's Secondary School
1st Open House for Primary Schools
120
90
37
607
Visit by Teachers on Ministry of Education-A*STAR
Local Research Attachment Program
National Chemistry Week Exhibition at National University
of Singapore
Visit by Secondary 3 Induction Program
Education Fair at First Toa Payoh Secondary School
9
Career and Scholarship Fair at Anderson Junior College
Career Talk at Bendemeer Secondary School
300
800
Open House for Hwa Chong Institution
Xperiment! Exhibition at Marina Square Atrium
35
Open House for Hai Sing Secondary and Coral Secondary Schools
Career Talk at Nanyang Girls’ High School: “Research in
Bioengineering and Nanotechnology” by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Visit by Elective Program Students
Visit by Primary School Science Heads of Department
98
432
Visit by Dunman High School Students
Open House for Meridien Junior College
31
50
40
Visit by St. Stephen’s School Teachers
A*STAR Science Camp
Visit by Secondary 3 Young Researchers’ Attachment Program Students
Visit by Biomedical Research Council Scholars
60
18
15
40
250
440
200
44
400
20
30
Visit by International Organization for Standardization/International 40
Electrotechnical Commission Delegates
2nd Open House for Universities and Polytechnics
160
2008
January
10-11 Jan
18-Jan
28-Jan
February
5-Feb
13-Feb
25-Feb
March
3-Mar
12-Mar
20-Mar
April
18-Apr
30-Apr
May
7-May
30-May
June
16-Jun
27-Jun
July
15-Jul
15-Jul
23-Jul
August
22-Aug
September
12-Sep
17-Sep
24-Sep
October
3-Oct
16-Oct
November
21-Nov
EVENT
PARTICIPANTS
Molecular Frontiers Symposium and Forum
IBN Young Researchers’ Nite 2007
(Computer and Engineering Faculty Department)
350
200
40
Visit by National Institute of Education Senior Teachers
Visit by Sogang University Students, Korea
3rd Open House for Universities and Polytechnics
12
14
130
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Life Sciences Symposium 2008 800
Visit by Norwegian Masters Students
16
Open House for East and West Zone Schools and for JC2 students (All Zones) 220
Anderson Junior College Elementz: Guest-of-Honor Prof Jackie Y. Ying 700
Career Talk at Yishun Junior College
200
Open House for North and South Zone Schools
20
140
Visit by Secondary 3 Young Researchers’ Attachment
Program Students
Career Talk at Yishun Junior College Open House
27
50
Visit by Hwa Chong Institution-Asia Pacific Young Leaders Summit 60
250
Career and Scholarships Fair at Anderson Junior College
300
“Meet the Scientist” at Singapore Science Center:
Career Seminar by Dr Andrew Wan
500
Biopolis Open House and 4th Open House for Universities
and Polytechnics
(School of Biological Sciences)
Visit by El Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa
Business School
100
3rd Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for Science Teachers
Career Talk at Raffles Junior College Chemistry Week
65
560
Open House for A*STAR Young Researchers’ Attachment
Program and Polytechnics
150
70
35
37
December
10-Dec
13-Dec
2009
January
16-Jan
21-Jan
February
6-Feb
24-Feb
March
3-Mar
6-Mar
11-Mar
17-Mar
27-Mar
April
1-Apr
3-Apr
16-Apr
17-Apr
21-Apr
22-Apr
23-Apr
23-Apr
24-Apr
27-Apr
May
5-May
22-May
22-May
27-May
28-May
29-May
Nanyang Technological University Networking Session
1st Science Camp for Parents and Students
EVENT
350
82
PARTICIPANTS
145
Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for St. Joseph’s Institution Science Teachers 18
Career Talk at National University of Singapore Bioengineering Week 80
Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 16
Students and Singapore Polytechnic Lecturers
Career Talk at Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
2000
Life Sciences Symposium 2009
5th Open House for Polytechnics and Universities
92
200
Visit by École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris-Ecole Européenne 30
des Affaires European School of Management Students, France
Nanyang Technological University School of Physical and
150
Mathematical Science Job Fair
Raffles Science Network at Raffles Junior College: Lecture
Visit by St. Andrew Junior Schools Delegates
East Zone A*STAR Science Fair: Lecture by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Career Talk at National Junior College Exploratory and
Discovery Session 2009
Open House for Temasek Polytechnic
Career Talk at Temasek Junior College
VIP Visit by Eisenhower Fellow, Mr Steven Welch
Visit by Utrecht University Students
Visit by Ministry of Education S4 cluster Mathematics and
Science Curriculum Champion Group
Career Talk at St. Margaret’s Primary School
Science Workshop for Materials Science at National Junior College
National University of Singapore JobConnect Career Fair
Visit by Dr Gerald Farthing, Canadian Deputy Minister in Education,
Citizenship and Youth
Judging Panel for National Junior College’s 2nd Singapore
International Science Challenge
Visit by Singapore-Hong Kong Bilateral Graduate Student Congress
Open House for Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges
(North and South Zones)
100
15
300
40
200
300
1
27
27
600
15
50
1
40
18
80
June
5-Jun
July
6-Jul
9-Jul
15-Jul
15-Jul
16-Jul
24-Jul
27-Jul
29-Jul
29-Jul
August
13-Aug
13 - 16 Aug
17-Aug
21-Aug
25-Aug
26-Aug
31-Aug
September
3-Sep
4-Sep
5-Sep
13-Sep
16-Sep
October
2-Oct
14-Oct
22-Oct
23-Oct
November
20-Nov
December
5-Dec
2nd Open House for Principals and Science Head of Departments 31
Visit by Zhejiang University Students
Talk at National University of Singapore Life Sciences Institute
Distinguished Lecture Series 2009
Hwa Chong Institution Careers and Scholarship Fair
Health Promotion Board Emotion Workshop for Youths
Nanyang Technological University School of Physical and Mathematical
Science Convocation 2009: Convocation Speech by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Career Talk at National University of Singapore High School of
Mathematics and Science
Career Talk and Booth at Anderson Junior College Career Fair
Open House for Junior Colleges and Polytechnics
A*STAR Science Awards Ceremony: Guest Speaker Prof Jackie Y. Ying
X-periment Exhibition at Marina Square Atrium
Career Talk at Queenstown Secondary School
Career Talk at National Junior College Exploratory and
Discovery Session 2009
Visit by Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne’s School
of Life Sciences
Career Talk at National University of Singapore High School of
Mathematics and Science Scholarship Fair
National Science Challenge Workshop and Filming
14
80
400
246
83
690
100
470
300
0
75
15
25
27
Science 09 SciFi Movie Forum “Iron Man”
2nd Open House for Primary Schools
Project CSI @ St. Nicholas Girls' School
National Science Challenge Grand Final Awards Presentation:
Invited Guest Judge Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Career Talk at Global Indian International School
120
197
150
4th Nano-Bio Kit Workshop for Teachers
Ministry of Education Annual Research Seminar of the Education
Programs Division: Keynote Speaker Prof Jackie Y. Ying
Singapore Polytechnic: Seminar by Prof Jackie Y. Ying
IBN Open House for Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges
(East and West Zones)
45
270
Career Talk at Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Life Science)
20
2nd IBN Science Camp for Parents and Students
77
150
80
200
38
APPENDIX 2
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND KEY STATISTICS (2003 - 2009)
LOCAL SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES
Anderson Junior College
Anderson Secondary School
Anglican High School
Anglo-Chinese Junior College
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Assumption English School
Bedok Green Secondary School
Bedok South Secondary School
Bendemeer Secondary School
Boon Lay Secondary School
Bowen Secondary School
Bukit Batok Secondary School
Bukit Merah Secondary School
Bukit Panjang Government High School
Bukit View Secondary School
Canberra Secondary School
Catholic High School
Catholic High School (Primary)
Catholic Junior College
Cedar Girls' Secondary School
Chestnut Drive Secondary School
CHIJ Katong Convent
CHIJ Kellock
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School
CHIJ St Theresa's Convent
Chinese High School
Choa Chu Kang Secondary School
Chung Cheng High (Main)
Clementi Town Secondary School
Commonwealth Secondary School
Crescent Girls' Secondary School
Deyi Secondary School
Dunearn Secondary School
Dunman High School
Elias Park Primary
Fairfield Methodist Secondary School
Fajar Secondary School
Lycée Français de Singapour
Fuhua Secondary School
Gan Eng Seng Primary School
Gan Eng Seng School
Ghim Moh Secondary School
Global Indian International School
Greenridge Secondary School
Greenview Secondary School
Greenwood Primary School
Henderson Secondary School
Henry Park Primary School
Hillgrove Secondary School
Hong Kah Secondary School
Hongwen School
Hougang Primary School
Hougang Secondary School
Hua Yi Secondary School
Hwa Chong Institution (College)
Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
Jin Tai Secondary School
Junyuan Secondary School
Jurong Junior College
Jurong Secondary School
Jurong West Secondary School
Jurongville Secondary School
Juying Secondary School
Kent Ridge Secondary School
Kranji Secondary School
Kuo Chuan Prebysterian School
Management Development Institute of
Singapore
Maris Stella High School
Marsiling Secondary School
Meridian Junior College
Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary)
Millennia Institute
Monk’s Hill Secondary School
Montfort Secondary School
Nan Chiau High School
Nan Hua Primary School
Nan Hua High School
Nanyang Girls' High
Nanyang Junior College
Nanyang Polytechnic
Nanyang Primary School
Nanyang Technological University
National Institute of Education
National Junior College
Naval Base Secondary School
New Town Secondary School
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
National University of Singapore High School
of Mathematics and Science
Outram Secondary School
Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School
Pasir Ris Secondary School
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School
Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary
Peicai Secondary School
Pioneer Junior College
Pioneer Secondary School
Princess Elizabeth Primary School
Punggol Secondary School
Queenstown Secondary School
Queensway Secondary School
Radin Mas Primary School
Raffles Girls' School (Secondary)
Raffles Girls’ Primary School
Raffles Institution
Raffles Junior College
Regent Secondary School
Republic Polytechnic
River Valley High School
River Valley Primary School
Rosyth School
School of Science and Technology
Sengkang Secondary School
Shuqun Secondary School
Singapore American School
Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
Singapore Management University
Singapore Polytechnic
Stamford Primary School
St Andrew’s Junior College
St Andrew’s Junior School
St Gabriel’s Secondary School
St Hilda’s Primary School
St Joseph's Institution
St Margaret's Primary School
St Margaret's Secondary School
St Nicholas Girls’ School
St Patrick’s School
Swiss Cottage Secondary School
Tampines Junior College
Tampines Secondary School
Tanglin Secondary School
Tanjong Katong Girls' School
Tao Nan School
Teck Whye Secondary School
Temasek Junior College
Temasek Polytechnic
United World College of South East Asia
Unity Secondary School
Victoria Junior College
Victoria Secondary School
Westwood Secondary School
Woodlands Secondary School
Xinmin Secondary School
Yishun Junior College
Yuan Ching Secondary School
Yuhua Secondary School
Yusof Ishak Secondary School
Yuying Secondary School
Zhangde Primary School
Zhenghua Secondary School
FOREIGN SCHOOLS / UNIVERSITIES
Military Aviation Academy of General
Milan Rastislav Štefánik, Czech Republic
Australian National University, Australia
Babson College, USA
Bryn Mawr College, USA
Cardiff University, UK
Carleton College, USA
Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Chicago University, USA
Columbia University, USA
Czech Technical University, Czech
Republic
École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de
Rennes, France
École Polytechnique Fédérale de
Lausanne, Switzerland
ESCP Europe, France
Fachhochschule Lausitz, Germany
Indian Institute of Technology, India
Institut National des Sciences
Appliquées de Rouen, France
INSEAD, France
Jilin University, China
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School, Australia
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
USA
Maximiliansgymnasium High School,
Germany
McGill University, Canada
Nanjing Agriculture University, China
P. R. Engineering College, India
Phan Chau Trinh High School, Vietnam
Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy
Rice University, USA
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg,
Germany
Rutgers University, USA
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey
Women’s University, India
Sogang University, Korea
South China University of Technology,
China
St Andrews University, Scotland, UK
St George's School, Canada
Stanford University, USA
Technical University of Dresden,
Germany
Texas University, USA
United World College of the Adriatic,
Italy
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Applied Science
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
University of Applied Sciences Mannheim,
Germany
University of Applied Sciences
Suedwestfalen, Germany
University of California, Berkeley, USA
University of Edinburgh Medical School,
UK
University of Frankfurt, Germany
University of Glasgow, UK
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, USA
University of Munich, Germany
University of New South Wales, Australia
University of Regensburg, Germany
University of Surrey, UK
University of Tasmania, Australia
University of Twente, Netherlands
University of Victoria, Canada
University of Western Australia,
Australia
University of York, UK
Uppsala University, Sweden
Utrecht University, Netherlands
Washington University, USA
Yale University, USA
Zhejiang University, China
KEY STATISTICS (2003 - 2009)
No. of YRP Activities/Events/Talks
212
No. of National Science Scholars That Were IBN
YRP Attachment Students
69
No. of Local and International Awards Won
by YRP Attachment Students
35
No. of YRP Research Attachment Applications
Received
2744
Students and Teachers on Full-Time Research Attachment
at IBN (2003-2009)
250
Total 1164
215
184
200
146
150
194
213
159
100
53
50
0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
YRP Outreach Participants (2003-2009)
8543
9000
8000
Total 34896
7153
7000
6000
5194
5431
2005
2006
5635
5000
4000
2703
3000
2000
1000
0
237
2003
2004
2007
2008
2009
APPENDIX 3
YRP RESEARCH ATTACHMENT PARTICIPANTS (2003 – 2009)
Abilash Subbaraman
Abu Talhah B Azman
Adhi Krisnadi Paisoseputra
Aghil Soman
Aishwarya Srinivasan
Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia
Ammar Ayoob Angullia
An Jingzhi
Andy Tjiawi
Ang Beilei, Sally
Ang Chui Noy, Michelle
Ang Chung Yen
Ang Ee Ling
Ang Gay Leng
Ang Hui Fang
Ang Li Juan
Ang Lip Chong
Ang Mann Shing
Ang Ming Yi, Daniel
Ang Moh Lik, Roy
Ang Seah Fang
Ang Shiyun, Zoe
Ang Swee Li, Shirley
Ang Xue Yin
Ang Yen Yin, Madeline
Ang Yi Hui
Ang Yong En, Patrick
Anshuman Bhuyan
Anupama Lakshmanan
Archana Ashok Kumar Mishra
Archana Balakrishnan
Arjunan Muthu Kumaran
Arushi Malpani
Asha Shekaran
Asik Ali Sadayan
Astrid, Astarina
Aswin Chari
Au Yun Xiu, Juliana
Aung Aung Kywe Moe
Aw Cai Li
Aysha Farwin
Barbarini, Elena
Beh Hui Min, Belinda
Beh Shin Ming, Eugene
Beh Su Min, Jessica
Beh Weijie, Cyrus
Beniah, Goliath
Bhavina D/O Batukbhai
Bjelkengren, Catarina
Bok Yi Qin, Sherman
Boon, Rebecca
Bui Dang Hoai Thanh, Brian
Cai Jia Shen
Cai Na
Cai Weiling, Maggie
Cai Zhengyu, Lawrence
Campolongo, Michael John
Cao Qi
Chan, Amy
Chan Bing Liang, Leni
Chan Chee Yee, Joel
Chan En Ying, Grace
Chan Jia Le, Cheryl Lynn
Chan Jin Young, Gerentt
Chan Mei Kwan
Chan Shen Huey, Ruth
Chan Shen Jau
Chan Shi Yu
Chan Soon Kiat, Jeremy
Chan Su-Chern, Philip
Chan Wee Lee
Chan Yak Leong, Darren
Chan Yen Mei
Chan Yingkai
Chan Zheng Ming
Chang Xiang Yun
Chantik Jayesh Bhatt
Chau Man Wah, Rosanna
Chee Ka Mung
Chee Qiao Zhi
Chee Ru-Ik
Chee Shuo Chian, Jeremy
Chee Wei Chian
Chen Junsheng
Chen Kok Hao
Chen Li
Chen Lingzi
Chen Naiyan
Chen Po-Yu
Chen Shaoming
Chen Sixun
Chen Sze Man
Chen Weiyan, Winston
Chen Xiaoli
Chen Yanyi, Samuel
Chen Ye Shan
Chen You Jie, Clement
Chen Zhenghao
Chen Zhi
Chen Zhi Wu
Chen ZhuJie
Chen Ziyou, David
Cheng Biqing
Cheng Han Yin
Cheng Xin Min
Cheng Yi An
Cheong Choon Boon
Cheong Jian Liang
Cheong Wei Lun
Cher, Nicholas
Chetan Shivaiah
Cheung, Christine
Cheung Yan Yi
Chew Cher Yong, Milton
Chew Hui Yu, Yvonee
Chew Jing Ming
Chew Suru
Chew Wei Leong
Chia Hui Xian, Tessa
Chia Jia Jun
Chia Minghao
Chia Shu Wei
Chia Xiu Rong, Fiona
Chia Yun Ling, Caroline
Chia Yurong, Eugene
Chiah You Sheng
Chidambaram Swathikan
Chiew Sze Tat, Deon
Chin En Wai, James
Chin Sau Yin
Chin Xueyong
Ch'ng Hui Yen, Melissa
Chng Wei Kwang, Mark
Chng Wen Li
Chng Wen Ya, Charmaine
Chng Zhen-Zhi
Cho Chung Ting, Patrick
Choi Tsz Wai, Danny
Chong Ai Lin
Chong Cui Lian, Vanessa
Chong Huixin
Chong Kwang, May
Chong Shiya
Chong Tian Ji
Choo Min
Choo Pei Ling
Choo Qian Hui, Jessica
Choo Shu Hsien, Jeraldine
Choo Yun Song
Chooi Jing Yew
Chou Shijie, Nigel
Chow Jia Yi
Chow, Timothy
Chow Zhi Hao, Melvin
Choy Chiaw Yee
Choy Ming Ju, Milly
Choy Sui Har
Chu, Leonard
Chu Ci
Chua Ee Vian, Karman
Chua Kai Ting, Cheryl
Chua Pheng Xie, Elvin
Chua Wee Kiat, Mervyn
Chua Wei Tian
Chua Wei-Shan
Chua Yi Jin, Elise
Chua Yi Xiu
Chua Yurong, Fannie
Chuang Shen Hui
Chum, Wendy
Chun Tien Tsi, James
Chuo Zung-Yan, Marianne
Court, David
Dang Thao Huong
Dang Thuy Tram
Deng Chao
Dev Chandan Behera
Devandran Arathi
Devaprya Makentharan
Dheera Venkatraman
Dirk, Stefan Paul
Divya Rajendran
Doberstein, Kai
Duclos, Jeanne Gwendoline
Duong Nghiep Khoan
Earhart, Christopher
Ee Si Ya, Edelene
Ee Yong Liang
Elias, Hamida
Eng Kai Er
Eng Shuen Hui
Er Jun Cheng
Er Wan Lin
Fam Mei Shi, Melody
Fan Qi
Fan Shir Li
Fan Yu Guang
Fang Jiexin
Fang Yanyan, Michelle
Farah Tasnim
Faris Bin Rosley
Ferhan Oktobriadi Putra Abdul Rahim
Fong, Andrew
Fong Fu Wei
Fong Li Shan, Eliza
Fong Shu Yi
Fong Wai Yuen
Foo Hui Chung, Alexander
Foo Jia Nee
Foo Shi Hin, Glenn
Foo Shuen Ming, Daniel
Foo Wen Yin, Adela
Foo Xunyu
Foong Zhe Cong
Fritton, Kate
Fu Ying Liang
Fung Kah Chee
Funke, Louise Friederike Helena
Gan Chin Heng
Gan Tze Qiang, Benjamin
Gan Wei Lung
Ganesh S/O Jaga Daseen
Gao Conger
Gao Guangyan
Gao Yudong
Geeva s/o Gopalkrishnan
Giam, Louise
Goh Ai Ling, Angeline
Goh Aik Chun, Melvrick
Goh Boon Leng
Goh, Charissa
Goh Cheng Ann, Alvin
Goh Han Seng, Melvyn
Goh Jin-ling, Vera
Goh Junyang, Ken
Goh, Mark D.
Goh Qi Mei, Orlanda
Goh Shen Loong, Sean-Luke
Goh Shi Long
Goh Simin, Shermin
Goh Suk Hui, Lynette
Goh Xin Yi
Goh Xing Loong
Goh Yi Hui
Goh Yi Qian, Fera
Goh Yuan Han
Goh Zhe Liang
Goh Zi Ying, Lydia
Gunther, Martin
Guo Jiaqi
Guo XinDong
Gurusamy Pari Shanmugaraman
Han Hui Min
Han Shu Ting
Han Shuting
Han Ting Hui, Christopher
Haripriya Santhanam
Hartman, Mark R.
Hartono, Diana
Hau Yijin, Josephine
Hazwani Bte Abdul Wahid
He Lingmin, Lisa
Hein, Juliane
Heng Ber Fong
Heng Kim Pern
Heng Li-Mei, Lisa
Heng, Olivia
Herrmann, Christina Janina
Himmat Singh
Hiong, Sarah
Ho Hon Sum, Jason
Ho Hui Ying, Jasmine
Ho Jian Rong, Darren
Ho Jin Kit, Shaun
Ho Li Wei, Rachel
Ho Li Ying
Ho Lok Hwa, Samuel
Ho Shihan, Bryan
Ho Shu Xian
Ho Wei-Hao, Joses
Ho Wen Wei
Ho Yan May, Mikeller
Hoirul Ismi Ya'akop
Hon Kar Cherng
Hong Cheng, William
Hong Li Wen, Michelle
Hooi Ren Yi
Hor, Eva
Hortsch, Ralf
Howe Shiqin
Hu Meibo
Hu Yang
Hu Yingtuo
Hu Yu Ling
Huang Hongdou
Huang Hui Mei, Sophia
Huang Jinzheng, Corwin
Huang Manjun, Grace
Huang Sha
Huang Yuting
Huang Zhouwei
Hui Li Yao, Laura
Hui Zhewei, Vitor
Huland, David
Huntley, Miriam
Husak, Jiri
Hwang, Vanessa
Hwang Yi Kun
Intan Krishanty Wirayadi
Iong, Eunice
Ismath Riyas S/O Elias
Izad-Yar Daniel Rasheed
Izzuddin Bin Mohd Aris
Janaki D/O Shanmugam
Jaseema Banu
Jayanthi Sethunarayanan
Jia Xin Wu
Jiang Lingfan
Jiang Song'en, Jeffrey
Jiang Xuan
Jiang Yige
Junaid Maroof
Kahn, Jason S.
Kasturi K.
Kam, Kimberly
Kan Li Jing
Kang, Dorothy
Kang Eng Hiok, Zachary Dexter
Kang Junhui, Garrett
Kang Zi Han
Kastner, Jurgen
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Lim Hart Yan, Jeffrey
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