Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
Ian Cheong has a diverse work experience spanning over different fields. Ian started their career in 2000 as an intern at Agilent Technologies, Singapore. Ian then worked as a Law Pupil at EVERSHEDS HARRY ELIAS LLP before transitioning to the field of research. From 2006 to 2011, they served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In 2010, they briefly worked as a Researcher (Forskare) at Uppsala University. In 2011, they joined the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory as a Senior Principal Investigator and also became an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore. In the same year, they co-founded Entopsis, a company focused on developing diagnostic platforms for research and clinical use. Ian currently serves as the Chairman and Co-Founder of Pathnova Laboratories. Additionally, they have also provided scientific advice as a Scientific Adviser at Trebal Capital LLC.
Ian Cheong received their education as follows:
- From 1987 to 1990, they attended Raffles Institution.
- Ian then pursued a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the National University of Singapore from 1995 to 1999.
- Following that, Ian pursued a B.Sc. degree at the National University of Singapore, which remained incomplete from 2000 to 2001.
- Finally, from 2001 to 2006, Ian earned their Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Medicine from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Additionally, Ian Cheong is certified as an Advocate and Solicitor in the Singapore Bar through the Singapore Legal Bar.
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Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) is a non-profit organization established in 2002 to undertake cutting edge research in molecular biology and genetics utilizing a broad range of model organisms. TLL is affiliated to the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. It is located within the campus of the National University of Singapore and is situated alongside other research institutes and academic departments of the university. We have about 220 researchers from over 23 countries. Our vision is to create an environment which can attract the brightest young minds world wide, support their research and challenge them to be leaders in their own fields. The institute is based on small but well supported and interactive research groups in which originality, innovation and creativity are emphasized. Collaboration between research groups within TLL and with other local and international research groups is actively encouraged. TLL has already had a positive impact on the development of biotechnology industry in Singapore through collaborations and joint research ventures with local and international partners. Through the excellence of our research, the talented people we nurture and our collaborations with educational, research, as well as industrial partners we will help to facilitate the development of life sciences based industries in Singapore.