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Exploring The Future of Healthcare
Exploring The Future of Healthcare
Dec 12, 2023
"DNA is an instruction manual for building life. In the Jurassic Park movie, the lead geneticist explains to a group of visitors how they combined dinosaur DNA found in fossilised mosquitoes with frog DNA to bring dinosaurs back to life. Back in the early days of studying DNA and the genome, sci-fi movies such as GATTACA and Jurassic Park brings out all kinds of possibilities of a genomic revolution,” said Dr Li Jingmei, Group Leader, Laboratory of Women’s Health & Genetics, Genome Institute of Singapore, A*STAR."
National STEM Challenge 2023 Semi-Finals
National STEM Challenge 2023 Semi-Finals
Nov 17, 2023
National STEM Championship episode 5 is out! 🤣 I didn't realize the team members found my question on whether they did any quality control on the data they were given surprising.
PPI with the BREATHE Team
PPI with the BREATHE Team
Nov 17, 2023
Whether you're a seasoned researcher or someone intrigued by the behind-the-scenes of scientific studies, this video offers a candid look at the challenges that come with assembling a cohort. Learn about the strategies employed by researchers to overcome obstacles, the importance of clear communication, and the delicate balance between scientific rigor and participant engagement.
Understanding the Precision Medicine Reference Case: Insights from the Thailand Workshop
Understanding the Precision Medicine Reference Case: Insights from the Thailand Workshop
Nov 8, 2023
In this exclusive video, we'll provide an insider look at a recent workshop held in Thailand, where leading health economists and clinical experts collaborated to refine the “PM Reference Case”.
A*STAR Diversity Day
A*STAR Diversity Day
Nov 8, 2023
Science Centre
Science Centre
Nov 4, 2023
Your Brand As A Scientist
Your Brand As A Scientist
Oct 31, 2023
Giving a webinar at 9pm is not on my list of favorite things to do. Having fun in the process is one way to circumvent that!
Instruction: Give a 20min talk on how to give an impactful presentation.
Hurdle: Potentially sleepy audience; lack of audience feedback
Solution: Pull in Zi Lin Lim and Renee Wong as collateral damage and make them suffer with me.
The result is many hours of hilarious discussions on engaging an online audience with an interactive format. I particularly like How Drama's "Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap" theatre production series, where 31 plays are featured in an hour, and the audience gets to decide the order.
And so we borrowed the idea and brainstormed 10 tips for an impactful presentation. And got the Zoom attendees to select the order in which they wanna learn about the tips behind the cryptic titles. 🤣
Thank you Jessie Wong Ling Ai for the invite! The FAOBMB (Federation of Asian and Oceanian Biochemists and Molecular Biologists) region of IUBMB Trainee Initiative is looking for emerging scientists from the Asian and Oceania region to help shape the next generation of scientists and spread the love of STEM. If you are interested in signing up, the link to the form is in the comments.
If you find the slides adorable, all credit goes to Zi Lin Lim!
A*STAR Research Coverage
A*STAR Research Coverage
Oct 24, 2023
BREATHE mention in The Straits Times
BREATHE mention in The Straits Times
Oct 9, 2023
Sunday's excursion to Yishun to mark the first day of breast cancer awareness month
Sunday's excursion to Yishun to mark the first day of breast cancer awareness month
Oct 1, 2023
October has been designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
According to Singapore Cancer Registry Annual Report 2021, breast cancer is the most common cancer among females with 12,735 diagnoses over the latest five years, alone accounted for about three in ten cancer diagnoses in females.
To promote awareness of breast cancer and the importance of breast cancer screening, Yishun Health Group and Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre 慈济人文青年中心 co-organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Month Carnival on 1 October 2023.
The GOH, Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Law, showed her support by attending the event.
Does precision screening wear Prada?
Does precision screening wear Prada?
Sep 18, 2023
Throwback to the NUS Alumni Mentor Club
Throwback to the NUS Alumni Mentor Club
Sep 11, 2023
BCS Writing Competition Networking Dinner
BCS Writing Competition Networking Dinner
Sep 7, 2023
The Biotech Connection Singapore Writing Competition is a dedicated platform for participants to express their perspectives on the biotech landscape in Singapore and Asia. The competition theme allows for a broad range of topics, focusing on current trends and issues in the Asian biotech landscape. Participants are encouraged to explore emerging trends, innovative developments, the evolving post-COVID landscape, and various career pathways within the industry. The winning entry of the first prize is "Does precision health screening wear Prada?" by Li Jingmei from the Genome Institute of Singapore.
Dedicated Service Award
Dedicated Service Award
Aug 30, 2023
DSA ceremony for staff with 5 to 10 years of dedicated service to A*STAR.
AGA Sharing
AGA Sharing
Aug 24, 2023
A*STAR Graduate Academy organises regular career development sessions to support our young scientists in charting their scientific training and careers.
Recently, 34 #ASTAR scholars attended a panel sharing and Q&A to learn about the importance of diversity and diversification in scientific training and experience.
We had the pleasure of hearing from our esteemed panellists:
🧪 Dr Jingmei Li, PhD – AGS(O) scholar, sharing on her experience in Karolinska Institutet (Sweden 🇸🇪)
🧪 Dr Qunxiang Ong – NSS (BS-PhD) scholar, sharing on his experience in University of Cambridge (UK 🇬🇧) and Stanford University (US 🇺🇸)
🧪 Dr Seah Ling Kuan – guest speaker, sharing on her experience in Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Germany 🇩🇪)
🧪 Mr Simon-Pierre Rhéaume – guest speaker from the High Commission of Canada in Singapore, sharing on postgrad opportunities in Canada 🇨🇦
Scholar participants were from the National Science Scholarship (BS-PhD) #NSSBS, National Science Scholarship (PhD) #NSSPhD, A*STAR Computing & Information Science Scholarship #ACIS, and A*STAR Graduate Scholarship #AGS.
Here are some of their takeaways:
📡 “I liked how the speakers brought their personal perspectives regarding PhD applications so it feels more intimate and personal.”
📡 “I now have greater insight on the value of diversity in the scholars when they return to A*STAR, as well as what I should look for in a PhD so as to serve my aspirations as well as A*STAR’s.”
A*STAR Graduate Academy believes that excellent science, collaboration and multidisciplinary thinking are fuelled by different perspectives and contributions of our diverse community of scientists and researchers. People are our greatest asset and we support our scientists’ different perspectives, training, and cultures.
Kong Hwa Assembly Video 2023
Kong Hwa Assembly Video 2023
Aug 1, 2023
P5 KHS LIVE! journalists met two scientists from A*STAR, Dr Li and Dr Tan, to find out more about their lives as scientists.
AGA Poster Presentation 2023
AGA Poster Presentation 2023
Jul 20, 2023
I felt like a salmon fighting its way upstream from Biopolis to Fusionpolis this morning in the downpour. The high quality of the poster presentations by scholars on their one-year attachments perked me up though! Beneath a moody face that matches the gloomy weather outside, I am really glad and honored to have judged the posters with Shigeki Sugii and Shu Zhen Chong!
National STEM Challenge 2023
National STEM Challenge 2023
Ju1 17, 2023
With fellow judges Dr Lai Changquan from NTU, Dr Wu Yan from A*STAR and Mr Sin Lye Chong from SLA.
Research Feature
Research Feature
Ju1 11, 2023
Global Forum “The Future of Women and Girls in Science”
Global Forum “The Future of Women and Girls in Science”
Jun 16, 2023
The Global Forum “The Future of Women and Girls in Science” was held on Friday, 16 June 2023, at the UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. It is with immense honor that I find myself participating in this event as a speaker for the roundtable discussion titled "Closing the Gender Gap: Lessons Learned, Challenges Faced, and the Path Forward."
During the session, Kiara Nirghin posed thought-provoking questions that struck at the heart of gender equality in science and its impact on both scientific quality and progress. One question she raised was the significance of gender equality in science for the advancement of the field and the quality of scientific outcomes. In the context of my research, which centers around breast cancer, Ms. Nirghin inquired whether research conducted by women leads to better outcomes for women. Furthermore, she inquired about the consequences of women's absence in such research.
Here's an excerpt of my reply:
Ladies, at some point in your life you will be invited to attend a mammography screening. Evidence shows that mammography screening saves lives from breast cancer through early detection. Men, at some point, the important women in your life will be invited for mammography screening. It could be a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, or a friend. They will tell you it is P.A.I.N.F.U.L. If you look at the history of mammography, and I mean His Story, who do you think designed the mammography machines? Men. The technology may save lives. However, if women do not attend screening because of pain or any other reason, then lives will still be lost to breast cancer.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge and congratulate all of you who have been supporting women in science and contributing to the progress of gender equality. Our joint efforts have yielded great results. It works! I've been fortunate to have supportive PhD supervisors and role models during my scientific journey, four in total, both men and women. They hail from diverse backgrounds - United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Singapore, and Sweden - and possess expertise in mathematics, epidemiology, nuclear physics, human genetics, and radiation oncology. All of them work together on important breast cancer research. They showed me that my background and expertise do not limit my ability to do good for breast cancer patients.
Furthermore, they have empowered me to have a voice and encouraged me to express my opinions. During vibrant discussions, they would often pause and say, "Jingmei has something to say. Let's listen to her." Growing up in an academic environment that values open dialogue, I have never felt silenced or unheard.
Today, breast cancer research is a joint effort undertaken by both men and women. Just yesterday, I attended a breast cancer meeting in Vienna where brilliant researchers from 85 groups worldwide came together to collaborate on a monumental project: understanding the genetics of breast cancer. This endeavor has resulted in the creation of an invaluable resource comprising half a million breast cancer cases and controls.
The significance of such collaboration cannot be overstated. As someone from Singapore, a relatively small country with around 2,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed annually, it would take us 250 years to achieve what the consortium accomplished in ~15 years. With breast cancer incidence on the rise globally, it is crucial for not only men and women but also countries to unite and work collectively to save lives.
While we still have a long way to go in attaining gender parity in STEM, let us take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the milestones we have already accomplished!
An evening with Breast Cancer Foundation president
An evening with Breast Cancer Foundation president
May 23, 2023
Bosses are not born. They are made.
Bosses are not born. They are made.
May 22, 2023
In a panel discussion co-organised by Gen.T and fashion label Boss, three young leaders the meaning of being your own boss.
Read it here.
Opinion piece for Tatler's Front and Female
Opinion piece for Tatler's Front and Female
May 15, 2023
My first ever op-ed piece for Front & Female, Tatler's women's platform promoting empowerment, through content, sharing, and intimate conversations across Asia.
Global Breast Cancer Conference 2023
Global Breast Cancer Conference 2023
Apr 28, 2023
Collaborations today transcend distance and time. Though miles may lie between us, we are never far apart, for collaborations don't count the miles, it's measured by work and art.
I had no expectations of bumping into anyone at all at the Global Breast Cancer Conference in Seoul. Little did I know that I would end up squealing with excitement every other hour when I spotted names and faces I have had the privilege to work with for a long time but never met in person! Zoom has loomed over us for too long!
Under the theme of “Go Beyond Cure of Breast Cancer”, GBCC 2023 effectively accomplished its goal, which is to provide experts and professionals in the field of breast cancer with a profusion of opportunities for pragmatic knowledge exchange and interaction/cooperation. The conference was attended by a total of 2,516 participants from 38 countries.
It's not about how often we meet, or even where we meet, but rather about the quality of the connection we have with our collaborators. I'm blessed to be on this journey of improving the lives of breast cancer patients with this bunch!
Kind people, happy workplace
Kind people, happy workplace
Apr 25, 2023
The take-home message for me today is that kindness is diverse, depending on culture, emotional needs, and situation. It can be quiet, or it can be loud. It can be personal, corporate, or national. It can mean doing nothing at all, even though that might sometimes be the hardest.
Themed "Kind People, Happy Workplace", the main goal of the National Kindness Conference 2023 is to promote kindness and happiness within the workforce and society as a whole. Through the conference, leaders from various areas of society can collaborate and come up with new ideas to encourage kindness and make it a fundamental value in both work environments and personal lives.
1) I really like Gerard Ee's honest sharing on how avoiding frank performance appraisals is being unkind. #earth
2) Barathan Pasupathi (CEO of Jetstar Asia)'s big heart and leading by example (he's gonna shave his head for charity) will not just make travel more accessible to the world, but also kindness more accessible at the workplace and society. #air
3) None can surpass Simon Leow (Co-Founder, Happiness Initiative)'s ability to read the room and engage the audience, although Maxine the Vaccine is a serious contender. #fire
4) Priscilla Gan earns the title of world-famous moderator who actively listens and facilitates a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas. #water
5) Dr. William Wan's enthusiasm for promoting kindness is truly contagious, and he inspires others to join in his mission to create a kinder, more compassionate world. His positive energy and sense of humor make him a joy to be around, and he has a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome and valued. He is kindness personified! #heart
Earth! Fire! Wind! Water! Heart! By your powers combined, .... The unsung superheroes are the Singapore Kindness Movement crew who so impeccably organised everything! Solomon Lim Stacey Nonis Michelle Tay Angel Marie Magdoza 😘
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
The world needs more kindness,
It begins with me and you!
#begreater
Interns take the mic!
Interns take the mic!
Apr 13, 2023
It is an incredibly proud moment to see "the kids" take the stage and give a confident talk on what women want. I have watched Kayla Aisha and Jonathan Liow grow and develop their skills, and to see them confidently communicate their findings to their peers and colleagues is truly a rewarding experience. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication they have put into their research, and it is a joy to see them take ownership of their work and present it with such passion and enthusiasm. So lovely to have the rest of the family supporting them at the sidelines too!
Social Sciences & Technology HTCO Seminar Series, 13 April 2023
Talk I: "What is positive mental health to youths? Addressing the question through different network analyses" by Dr. Desiree Phua and Dr. Wong Liang Ze
Talk II: "What do women want? Interim findings from the BREAst Cancer Screening Tailored for HEr (BREATHE) study” by Dr. Li Jingmei, Mr. Jonathan Liow Jun Kit and Ms. Kayla Aisha Kamila Date: 13 April 2023 Time: 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Dare to dream, dare to lead
Dare to dream, dare to lead
Apr 12, 2023
Porsche Asia-Pacific joined hands with Tatler’s Front & Female in honour of UWS’s Girls2Pioneers Programme, hosting an evening of inspiring conversation that saw trailblazing women from the STEM industries discuss what it takes to be a great leader.
Read the article here!
Self-care!
Self-care!
Apr 6, 2023
We are often caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we sometimes forget to take the time for ourselves. But self-care is important to both our physical and mental health.
With this in mind, Ngee Ann City, in partnership with Tatler's Front & Female, invited an intimate group of women entrepreneurs and business leaders on a journey of self-care at three beauty and wellness boutiques on the mall's fifth floor: Cheryl W, Oasis Spa and PHS Hairscience. And just in time before the culmination of International Women's Month in March.
Read article here!
Raising smart girls
Raising smart girls
Apr 3, 2023
This caught my eye when I searched Google for a picture of myself...
National Kindness Conference
National Kindness Conference
Apr 25, 2023
Join us at the National Kindness Conference at Capitol Theatre on 25 April at 12 pm! We are thrilled to have Dr Gerald Ee as our keynote speaker and an esteemed panel of speakers including Mr Barathan Pasupathi, Dr Jingmei Li, PhD, Mr Simon Leow, and Dr. William Wan, moderated by Ms Priscilla Gan.
We are also honored to have Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, as our guest of honour. The conference will feature an engaging panel discussion and Q&A session, and an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of the conversation as we look to create happier workplaces through kindness.
RSVP by 7 April here: https://lnkd.in/gycC_TKS
GIS Brown Bag Lunch
GIS Brown Bag Lunch
Mar 23, 2023
Brown bag lunch with the academic family at the Genome Institute of Singapore with the amazing Goh Meng Huang, Kayla Aisha, Zi Lin Lim, Jonathan Liow, puay leng lee, Mohua Das, PhD, Adya Shreya, Ghosh Kakaly, Hui Min Vivian Teo, Teo Shi Jie, Mile Sikic and Miao Hui, PhD! #thereisnofreelunch 🤣
ChatGPT-inspired away message
ChatGPT-inspired away message
Mar 10, 2023
"Thank you for your email. Unfortunately, I'm currently out of the office and will be blowing bubbles in the Indian Ocean until Mar 19.
Don't worry, I've left the keys to the inbox with a trusted colleague who will be monitoring it periodically. However, if your matter is urgent and cannot wait until my return, please hold your breath and shout out your message as loud as you can into the nearest seashell. I'm sure it will reach me eventually.
For non-urgent matters, I'll get back to you as soon as possible upon my return. Thanks for your understanding and have a wonderful day!"
IBM Women Leaders Forum Follow-up
IBM Women Leaders Forum Follow-up
Mar 6, 2023
"From sport the programme turned to science as Li Jingmei, group leader at the Genome Institute of Singapore, A*Star, presented a talk titled Science of Women: Innovating the Way Breast Cancer is Detected Through DNA and Data Driven Science. She shared how important it is to replace an outdated risk categorisation for breast cancer screening assessed by age with DNA-based testing to offer tailored risk assessments in order to improve early detection of breast cancer. She also spoke of her hopes for the future of breast cancer screening, which include making the experience more comfortable for women, from being “insta-mammogram-able” to making it possible to screen at home on your iPhone. "
IBM Women Leaders Forum
IBM Women Leaders Forum
Mar 1, 2023
"What an awesome way to start the month of March with the #IBM Women Leaders Forum to celebrate International Women's Day and also IBM Singapore's 70th Anniversary.
We had a line-up of amazing women from different segments of societies, such as business leaders Janet Ang, Karen Tan and Annie Sng, Olympian swimmer Quah Ting Wen, Research Scientist Jingmei Li, PhD and Mr. Bucket Chocolatier's Executive Chef Fiona Ting who were open and honest in their sharing. "
AI for BREATHE
AI for BREATHE
Feb 17, 2023
Meng Huang built a bot for BREATHE!
Supercomputing Asia 2023
Supercomputing Asia 2023
Mar 1, 2023
Women in Science@LKCMedicine Podcast
Women in Science@LKCMedicine Podcast
Feb 16, 2023
A podcast series by LKCMedicine Women in Science – by women, on women, for all.
Listen here or click on link!
Networking with NUS students
Networking with NUS students
Feb 16, 2023
"It's all about people. It's about networking and being nice to people and not burning any bridges. Your book is going to impress, but in the end, it is people that are going to hire you." - Mike Davidson
Interacting with students for their final class of the inaugural run of the NUS Science module - Sci&Tech Industry Insights.
Passion for Science
Passion for Science
Feb 14, 2023
A passion for discovery and knowledge,
A passion for advancing lives,
A passion for a better world.
Ruled as much by their hearts as by their heads – come uncover our colleagues' love affair with science. Featuring @Sullivan Michael Brian from IHPC, @Leon Wong from ARTC, @LI Jingmei from GIS and @Asfa Alli Shaik from IMCB, find out what makes them live and breathe the work they do!
We hope this inspires, encourages and emboldens you to follow your heart and find your passion. Tell us, what are you passionate about?
#OneVibeOneTribeOneASTAR
Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day
Feb 10, 2023
1. I like things done yesterday (or many days ago).
2. I like to place undue and irrational emphasis on certain dates like 2.14, 3.14, 4.04, and 5.04.
Here's love from the Women's Health and Genetics team in advance for Valentine's Day!
My love for genes is inherited!
My love for genes is inherited!
Feb 8, 2023
Just came across an old post from Teacher's Day last year!
USP Alumni Lunar New Year Dinner + Louhei celebration
USP Alumni Lunar New Year Dinner + Louhei celebration
Feb 1, 2023
Thank you!
Thank you!
Jan 27, 2023
"Surround yourself with good people who encourage and love you. There are always ups and downs, no matter how successful you are." - Liana Liberato
Came across this Reddit post. Your words of encouragement make all the difference!
15th International Science Youth Forum (ISYF) 2023
15th International Science Youth Forum (ISYF) 2023
Jan 18, 2023
I am constantly amazed by the young science talents these days!
Team Project Challenge students at the 15th International Science Youth Forum (ISYF) 2023 hosted by Hwa Chong Institution on Jan 18 had ~8h to build a working prototype of a Rube Goldberg Machine (an intentionally complicated machine to perform a simple task) to either flip a page of a book or throw a bottle cap into a recycling bin.
A minimum of eight different steps (think Newton's cradle, pendulums, golf balls, dominoes, pulleys, gravity etc) were required, chained together to flawlessly turn a page. All the complicated contraptions were simply beautiful to watch!
One question I posted to the teams as one of the judges was, "How would you modify the device to turn more than one page?"
Hands-down out-of-the-box winning answer: "Ma'am, I would tape the two pages together and flip it once!" Once again, congratulations to the future talents of science!
GIS Lohei
GIS Lohei
Jan 16, 2023
Got the Rec Club to inflate 500+ balloons to simulate fire crackers for our GIS Lohei activity. All done in 2h! Bursting them took only 2 minutes though...
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