"My internship at Department of Cancer & Stem Cell Biology, Duke-NUS exceeded my expectations. I was taught a variety of scientific techniques such as flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining and bio-layer interferometry. While the workload was overwhelming, my supervisors were able to guide me with understanding the principles of the experiments and familiarizing myself with the protocols, hence making the whole experience manageable and fun. I was fortunate to have extraordinary mentors such as my supervisor and Principal Investigator, as well as my supportive lab mates who always availed themselves to guide me, whether it is in research or even in my personal life. Through their mentorship, I learned about possible future career paths and practical steps that I could take to work towards my goals. This experience has been a very valuable one indeed as I gained a significantly greater understanding of the biomedical research field."

Carel Tan Min Jie
Diploma in Medical Biotechnology
Duke-NUS Medical School
Year of Internship: 2022

“My internship at A*STAR Skin Research Labs (Thomas Dawson Lab) was a valuable and meaningful experience. It gave me the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the research field. I acquired various microbiological and molecular techniques such as plasmid construction, DNA extraction, knocking-out genes in Malassezia, and carrying out Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). However, all these would not have been possible without the guidance and encouragement from my supervisor, Shi Mun. Besides technical skills, she has taught me the importance of perseverance, time management and problem-solving. This mentorship experience has helped deepen my understanding of research and guide my career aspirations."

 

Tricia Tan Fang Yi
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
A*STAR Skin Research Labs (Thomas Dawson Lab)
Year of Internship: 2022