New Frontiers in Biomedicine

On 14 and 15 February, LKCMedicine held a conference for our early career researchers to host and interact with accomplished scientists whose research would be of great interest to the School. Titled “New Frontiers in Biomedicine”, the two-day hybrid event was jointly organised by LKCMedicine Early Researcher Network (LEARN) and NTU LKCMedicine Graduate Students' Club. Over 60 participants comprising young scientists, research staff, and LKCMedicine Principal Investigators joined in the event. With a programme focusing on advances in neurobiology and cell biology, stem cells and developmental biology, public health and infection, and technologies in life sciences, the event featured 27 presentations, including talks and poster sessions. The conference culminated with the inaugural LEARN annual awards ceremony on 15 February that celebrated the outstanding efforts of early career scientists towards excellence in LKCMedicine and beyond. Seven brilliant young scientists were shortlisted for their contributions in research excellence, mentorship, and community service. On top of that, two LKCMedicine Doctoral Students won the Best Oral and Poster Presentation Awards. LKCMedicine Vice Dean (Research) Professor Lim Kah Leong and Assistant Dean (Research​)​ Associate Professor Kevin Pethe presented the awards to the winners. The event was concluded by Associate Professor Kevin Pethe, mentor of LEARN, who encouraged our young scientists to excel and stay forefront in medicine and public health. We look forward to seeing you in the next LEARN NFB conference in 2023!