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Go for it! Exciting prospects are there in many fields such as genetics, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, and neuropathology!

"There are good options outside the research laboratory. The biotech, pharmaceutical, and related industries offer a range of non-laboratory-based jobs."

Further training or university studies might be valuable to keep skills fresh, but in many cases, simply being around people who know more than you, or whose professional depth synergizes well with yours, can help keep you at your best.

"In the clinical research industry, for example, contracting is an extremely valuable mechanism through which you can gain a wide range of experience in many different therapeutic areas"

" I feel I am doing a good job, and I have enough money from grants to continue my work, but I still have to leave."

"... before you even embark on your program, you should formulate a working plan and set up a reasonable schedule."

"In this dynamic field, what is applicable today may be irrelevant tomorrow."

As long-held regards for biological development are repeatedly challenged and implications of research become more complex and controversial, scientists today have to deal with many more ethical issues than their predecessors.

Both the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University rank high on the "Asian Top Universities" list.

"... apart from the excellent scientific training, what makes IMCB special is the fact that it brings together talented people from different parts of the world."

"Today, our graduates are spoilt for choices when it comes to picking a PhD program."

ViaCell's scientific and technological expertise will pave the way for the development of novel therapeutics right here.

"Ideally, the supervisor should be an expert teacher, a mentor, and a facilitator to catalyze the student's professional growth, such that the student's accomplishment is limited only by the extent of his or her ability."

As most researchers are not legally trained and may not be well versed with IPRs, it is wise to constantly educate the researchers on such issues.

As science is a global endeavour, I believe I will continue to interact with researchers in different regions of the world when I return to Singapore.

While grooming a whole new generation of entrepreneurial professionals, the question arise as to how we can encourage these professionals to start up their own companies and, at the same time, persuade private investors to place their bets on them.

"It will remain difficult for individuals to juggle work and study, but if you are determined and willing to beat all the odds, what you will gain in the end is well worth every sacrifice and effort."

"... there are many ways to overcome the financial burden that comes with your pursuit of higher education."