NTU School of Biological Sciences

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.

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.

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, 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! 👋

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 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 Tang TCM Centre launch the Gu Sheng Tang TCM Education and Research Programme to nurture talent, advance research, and enhance healthcare in Singapore.

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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 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/