Organisers of Biology in Asia

The Singapore Institute of Biology (SIBiol) was founded in 1974. Among its objectives are promoting the advancement, and facilitating the exchange of information in biology and its applications; encouraging the improvement of biology education and the training of those interested in biology; and advancing the character and status of the biology profession of biology and its applications.

The National Institute of Education (NIE) is the sole teacher training institute in Singapore and was established as an institute of the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in 1991. Its mission is to be a world-class university institute renowned for its excellence in teacher education and educational research. As part of NTU, degree courses are offered to trainee teachers that impart knowledge and skills in topics such as Arts, Science or Physical Education as well as pedagogy.

The Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) was established in 1997 from the merger of the former Departments of Botany and Zoology at the National University of Singapore (NUS). With redefined roles and functions, and building on existing strengths, DBS covers a wide range of research including animal, plant, cell and molecular, and structural biology. Many of the basic research activities have had implications in human health care, therapeutics, food security, biotechnology and environmental management applications.

Organizing Committee

Dr Shirley Lim (Co-Chairperson)
Dr Lim Tit Meng (Co-Chairperson)
Dr Beverly Goh (Treasurer)
Dr Darren Yeo (Secretary)
Mrs Chua-Lim Yen Ching
Dr Diong Cheong Hoong
Dr He Jie
Dr Li Daiqin
Mr Lee Siew Lin
Mr Jacques See
Dr Sanjay Swarup
Dr Benito Tan
Dr Tham Foong Yee
Ms Tan Aik Ling
Dr Tan Lay Pheng
Ms Yong Ann Nee