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"If the recommendations are implemented... scientists seeking to carry out human stem cell research in Singapore will have to go through a stringent procedure."

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

"In the next phase of our development, Singaporeans have to be more entrepreneurial."

--Goh Chok Tong

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.

The government believes that international talents bring in fresh ideas, new expertise, global connections, and long-term benefits for the country.

As life sciences take on the role as the fourth pillar of the nation’s economy, and with the pace of development in this sector accelerating rapidly, science education is taking on an increasingly greater role in preparing students for many of tomorrow's challenges.

"Solving problems and inventing new things keep one interested."

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

"Is CAM finally gaining the respectability of orthodox medicine, or is all the energy simply the product of marketing and hype for the making of a new generation of alternative medicines?"

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

"For anyone wishing to find out more about biomedical sciences in Singapore, this site offers the most accessible and comprehensive information."

"Individuals are encouraged to work with approved institutions that have established ethics review boards."

Singapore's burgeoning biomedical sciences industry stood firm against last year's global economic slowdown.

Technological innovations are accelerating at a pace that far exceeds our expectations. As a result, we find ourselves playing catch-up with innovations we couldn't even predict...

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"The most satisfying part of the job is the challenge of solving an unknown case ... and putting all these jigsaw puzzles together."