NTU School of Biological Sciences

NTU School of Biological Sciences Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - School of Biological Sciences The School of Biological Sciences was established in July 2001.

The field of life sciences has been widely acknowledged as the next major technological revolution after the Internet. New knowledge and discoveries generated as a result of genome and molecular biology research will have major impact on the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, healthcare, food and nutrition, people and the environment. Singapore is already the regional medical and life sc

iences research centre. With our good base of life sciences players, highly skilled and educated workforce, excellent communication systems, good industry infrastructure and a stable government, Singapore has the potential and capability to become a major international medical and life sciences hub. At NTU, we have already made a start in building a capability in the life sciences through our collaboration with the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) in the field of biomedical engineering. Besides the liberty to chart new developmental plans outside the organizational structure and constraints of traditional schools of biological sciences and medicine, NTU's technological focus will provide a good basis for developing new technologies and schools in life sciences.

Wishing our Christian friends a blessed Good Friday and a joyful Easter Sunday. May this meaningful season bring peace, ...
02/04/2026

Wishing our Christian friends a blessed Good Friday and a joyful Easter Sunday. May this meaningful season bring peace, hope, and renewal to you and your loved ones.

20/03/2026

Wishing our Muslim friends a joyous and blessed Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Selamat Hari Raya from SBS! May your celebrations be filled with peace, happiness, and togetherness.

We are proud to share that the School of Biological Sciences has been awarded the Bronze Award at the NTU Safety & Healt...
03/03/2026

We are proud to share that the School of Biological Sciences has been awarded the Bronze Award at the NTU Safety & Health Awards 2025 for the second year in a row! 🏆

This recognition reflects the unwavering dedication of our SBS Safety Team, Safety Representatives, Coordinators, and Working Group members in strengthening our Safety & Health Management System and fostering a culture of care and responsibility across the School.

A big congratulations and thank you to everyone who contributed to this achievement. Together, we continue to make SBS a safe and supportive environment for learning and research.

02/03/2026

🥳🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us at NTU Open House 2026!

It was an exciting day of discovery, conversations, and inspiration. Students and parents got to chat with our friendly faculty and students, attend talks on Undergraduate Programmes, Chinese Medicine, and Masters opportunities, and explore the many paths and possibilities in Biological Sciences at SBS.

We loved seeing so many future scientists, researchers, and innovators exploring their next steps with us. 💡

Missed the event? No worries! Catch the recorded webinar by Assoc. Prof. Tan Suet Mien, Associate Chair (Students), on our YouTube channel to learn more about SBS and our programmes.
https://youtu.be/hTbNgfIJznE

Proud of our SBS student, Loi Jun Yan, whose journey spans Trinity College Dublin, Kyoto University, The University of E...
02/03/2026

Proud of our SBS student, Loi Jun Yan, whose journey spans Trinity College Dublin, Kyoto University, The University of Edinburgh and Harvard University — advancing his passion in neurological research on the global stage. 👏

Here’s your ticket to explore your future at SBS! Join us for NTU Open House on 28 Feb (Saturday), 9.30 am – 6.30 pm, an...
19/02/2026

Here’s your ticket to explore your future at SBS!

Join us for NTU Open House on 28 Feb (Saturday), 9.30 am – 6.30 pm, and discover the exciting paths you can take in Biological Sciences, Chinese Medicine, and beyond.

Swing by our booth at the SBS foyer to chat with students and faculty, and catch our talks for insights into unique opportunities, research, and career pathways.

🎁 Psst… don’t forget to grab some freebies at our booth while planning your future!

We can’t wait to see you there! 👋

16/02/2026

Gong Xi Fa Cai from all of us at SBS! May the Year of the 🐎 gallop in with luck, happiness, and success! 🍊🍊

Congratulations to our faculty members! 👏🏻👏🏻We are proud to share that Assoc. Prof. Linda Zhong and Dr. Hong Yan have be...
11/02/2026

Congratulations to our faculty members! 👏🏻👏🏻

We are proud to share that Assoc. Prof. Linda Zhong and Dr. Hong Yan have been elected as Convenor and Deputy Convenor of Singapore’s National Mirror Working Group (NMWG) for ISO Technical Committee 249 (Traditional Chinese Medicine).

In these leadership roles, they will guide Singapore’s contribution to the development of international TCM standards, supporting safety, quality, and innovation across raw materials, manufactured products, medical devices, and terminology.

Their appointments reflect both academic excellence and national trust, and mark a meaningful step in strengthening Singapore’s voice in global TCM standardisation efforts.

Join us in congratulating them on this achievement! 🌟

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) was honoured to host Professor Adrian R. Krainer as part of the Lee Kuan Yew Dis...
09/02/2026

The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) was honoured to host Professor Adrian R. Krainer as part of the Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitors Programme last week.

During his visit to SBS on 2 February, Prof. Krainer engaged in a series of academic exchanges, including a welcome and roundtable discussion with SBS management, a tour of SBS facilities, and meetings with research staff and students.

A key highlight was his science talk on 3 February, “The Development of Spinraza, a Disease-Modifying Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy,” moderated by Assoc. Prof. Xavier Roca, Associate Chair (Research), SBS. In the lecture, Prof. Krainer described how advances in RNA splicing research, the molecular genetics of SMA, and antisense oligonucleotide pharmacology converged to enable the development of nusinersen (Spinraza), the first disease-modifying therapy for SMA, and its transformative impact on patients’ lives.

A 2021 Wolf Prize in Medicine Laureate and pioneer in RNA biology, Prof. Krainer’s visit underscored the power of fundamental research translated into life-changing therapies.

Backed by a S$1.06M donation, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Gu Sheng Tang TCM 固生堂中医 Formerly Bao Zhong...
27/01/2026

Backed by a S$1.06M donation, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Gu Sheng Tang TCM 固生堂中医 Formerly Bao Zhong Tang TCM Centre launch the Gu Sheng Tang TCM Education and Research Programme to nurture talent, advance research, and enhance healthcare in Singapore.

NTU Chinese Medicine-Education 南大中医（教研）

Proud to see our very own Assoc. Prof. Guillaume Thibault co-leading this impactful discovery with international collabo...
22/01/2026

Proud to see our very own Assoc. Prof. Guillaume Thibault co-leading this impactful discovery with international collaborators! 👏🏻

Yet another exciting research achievement to kick-start 2026! 🤩How do cells know where to build their internal skeleton ...
07/01/2026

Yet another exciting research achievement to kick-start 2026! 🤩

How do cells know where to build their internal skeleton to move, change shape, and function efficiently?

Researchers from NTU’s School of Biological Sciences (SBS) and School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB), together with collaborators from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), have uncovered how the curvature of a cell’s membrane guides the precise assembly of actin – a key structural protein that enables cell movement and morphogenesis.

👏🏻Congratulations to the SBS researchers Assoc. Prof. Miao Yansong and Dr. Kexin Zhu, and all collaborators on this excellent achievement.💪🏻🌟

Find out more on our blog: https://blogs.ntu.edu.sg/science/2026/01/07/how-cells-feel-their-shape-and-move/

23/12/2025

🎄 As we wrap up an inspiring year of discovery and learning, we wish everyone a joyful and restful Christmas season.

Warm festive greetings from the SBS family! ✨

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