Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Yesterday, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine's Postdoctoral Association (#PDA) wrapped up the annual flagship event - PDA Day: Unlocking New Frontiers in Postdoctoral Excellence, with over 200 participants across Singapore. 🎉 We discussed the pathways to various #career options, ranging from academic research, education, biotech, and consultancy. We have also learned more about the healthcare and biotech ecosystem in Singapore and have been inspired by how our recent alumnus leveraged their NUS postdoc experiences to thrive in their new job.💡 We are grateful for the support from all speakers, guests, sponsors (NovogeneAIT Genomics and Proteintech Singapore), and participants who made the event fruitful and beneficial to our young researcher community. ⏰ We will publish highlights from each session in the coming days, so stay tuned! ⏰ Jointly organized by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA), in partnership with NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD

🏆 Open for submissions: Calling out to all NUS postgrads and postdocs! 🏆 Submit your published fluorescent images and showcase your imaging expertise. Five winners will be selected based on visual appeal and technical quality. Remember to get your PI's approval before submitting 😉 Click on the link here for submission: https://lnkd.in/grM3iWWU Jointly organized by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA) and Postdoctoral Association (#PDA), in partnership with NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD #proteintech #proteintechsingapore #ptglab #postdocs #imagingcompetition #openforsubmission

🚨 Last Call! Don’t Miss Out on the PDA Day 2025! 🚨 Secure your spot at one of the most valuable career development events for postdocs, graduate students, and research staff in Singapore! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gaSzy5u2. This full-day event is packed with insightful sessions tailored to help you navigate your career journey — whether you're aiming for academia, education, biotech, or consulting. 📆 Check out the full programme: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/djKFk7ai 💡This is your chance to access expert insights, real career stories, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections — all in one day! Jointly organized by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA) and Postdoctoral Association (#PDA), in partnership with NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD #CareerDevelopment #Postdocs #PhD #Networking #PhDCareers

✨ Curious about the future of health innovation in Singapore? Here’s your chance to hear from one of the key voices shaping the landscape! 💡 Join us at PDA Day 2025 for an exclusive talk by Pauline Erica Tay Tay, Director of the National Health Innovation Centre Singapore (NHIC). She will share invaluable insights on emerging trends driving the future of healthcare innovation, opportunities for researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, and real challenges and how we can potentially overcome them. With her extensive leadership experience across NHIC, NRF, SBF, and 15 years at A*STAR, Dr Tay brings a unique perspective on how science, business, and policy intersect to shape Singapore’s bioscience future. 🚀 Whether you're a graduate student, postdoc, or researcher — this is a session you don't want to miss if you're planning your career in bioscience, innovation, or entrepreneurship. 📍 Venue: LT35-01-01, MD6, NUS Seats are limited — Register Now at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gaSzy5u2. Jointly organized by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA) and Postdoctoral Association (#PDA), in partnership with NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD #PhDcareers #Postdocs #innovation #health

⚡️Grow your leadership skills and make impact: Join NUS Medicine Postdoctoral Association (#PDA) Executive Committee today!⚡️ Being part of the PDA can bring you both growth and joy. Hear from govinda lenka about his transformative journey in the past year. Be a part of this impactful team! Express your interest at 🔗https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW. Check out our past initiatives: 🔗https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb Current Committee Members: Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Allison Chan | Kristeen Ye Wen Teo Assistant Dean (Graduate Studies) and Director of Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine: Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. #NUSMedicine #Postdoclife #postdocs

🤝 When shared values align, meaningful partnerships flourish. 🤝 The recent Pre-Launch event by Proteintech Singapore x NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is a wonderful example of this synergy in action! 💡 With a mutual commitment to empower NUS Medicine #postdocs on their research and career journeys, this collaboration brought fresh energy and tangible opportunities to #NUSMed early-career researchers. At this Pre-Launch event, three exciting initiatives were unveiled: 🎨 Image Competition - Submit your best IF image for a chance to win TWO full-sized antibodies of your choice! 💡 Grant Call - Submit a short abstract and win up to 50% off ProteinTech products for an entire year! 🧭 Early-Career Resources - Join a fun game and enter a lucky draw to win a free CV review by Alma.Me. 👉 Don’t miss out – follow our page and Proteintech Singapore to stay updated! In partnership with NUS Medicine Postdoctoral Association (#PDA) and NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD

💡 Ever wondered how researchers can become consulting leaders? 💡 Join us at PDA Day 2025 for a special session that could redefine how you view your career trajectory. 📍 Venue: LT35-01-01, MD6, NUS This session is designed for graduate students, postdocs, and researchers who want to explore how their analytical and problem-solving skills can translate beyond academia — into the fast-paced, strategic world of consulting. Our distinguished speakers, Kenneth Goh, Xin Ying Chua, Samyukta Ravishankar, PhD, and Herbert Lian, will show you how your scientific training is a powerful asset in consulting and leadership roles, and how you can strategically prepare yourself for the transition. Why Attend: 🌟 Learn how real researchers made the shift 🌟 Understand the skills & mindset you need 🌟 Real stories of personal growth, career pivots & challenges Seats are limited — Register Now at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gaSzy5u2. Jointly organized by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA) and Postdoctoral Association (#PDA), in partnership with NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD #ResearchToConsulting #PostdocLife #consulting #PhDcareers

🌟 Looking for career inspiration beyond the postdoctoral path? 🌟 Come and hear a real story of career transformation from one of our very own former PDA members! Join us at PDA Day 2025 for a special sharing session by Pei She Loh (Rachel), who will share her unique and inspiring career journey — from her time as a postdoctoral researcher and PDA leader at NUS to becoming a Senior Manager at SINERGY, where she now drives public-private partnerships and fosters biomedical innovation ecosystems. Rachel’s story will show you how research skills, leadership experience, and a proactive mindset can open doors to exciting, non-traditional career paths. You will learn: ✅ How to leverage your postdoctoral experience beyond academia ✅ How leadership & outreach activities can shape your career ✅ Practical advice on career transition & professional growth Seats are limited — Register Now at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gaSzy5u2. 📍 Venue: LT35-01-01, MD6, NUS Jointly organized by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA) and Postdoctoral Association (#PDA), in partnership with NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD #PhDcareers #Postdocs #PhDtransitions #PostdocCareers

⚡️Transform others and yourself: Join NUS Medicine Postdoctoral Association (#PDA) Executive Committee today!⚡️ At PDA, we help #postdocs achieve their career goals. Hear from Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif about the pleasant surprise her PDA journey brought to her professional life. The call for new leaders is here! Express your interest at 🔗https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW. Check out our past initiatives: 🔗https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb Current Committee Members: Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Allison Chan | Kristeen Ye Wen Teo Assistant Dean (Graduate Studies) and Director of Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine: Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. #NUSMedicine #Postdoclife

🚀Ready to future-proof your career in biotech? Join the PDA Day! 🚀 If you're looking to transition from academia to the biotech industry, don’t miss this insightful session where you'll gain practical insights into the current and future landscape of biotech in Singapore. You’ll hear directly from leading biotech professionals who have successfully made this transition and are now shaping the future of the industry: Dipti Thakkar, Vanessa Ding, Natasha Hui Jin Ng, and Bora Shin. These speakers will share their experiences, career journeys, and actionable advice on: ✅ Building the right skillset to thrive in biotech ✅ Understanding emerging trends and opportunities ✅ Navigating the challenges of moving from academic research to industry ✅ Networking and positioning yourself for success Let’s unlock new frontiers in postdoctoral excellence together. 🔗 Secure your seat or volunteer to support the event through this link: https://lnkd.in/gaSzy5u2 📍 Venue: LT35-01-01, Level 1, CETM (MD6), NUS Jointly organized by NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (#OPA) and Postdoctoral Association (#PDA), in partnership with NUS Medical Science Alliance. See our past events: https://lnkd.in/g4CR5yUb | Join NUS Postgraduate Students & Postdoc Telegram Group: https://lnkd.in/g2ih4p2Z | Join PDA 2025/2026 Committee: https://lnkd.in/gWjRqmsW Assistant Dean, Division of Graduate Studies; Director, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Dr Alan Prem Kumar, Ph.D. OPA Leads Hiu Yan (Maggie) LAM, Ph.D. | Bibek Dutta | Grishma Rane | Shuo Deng | govinda lenka | Noof Abdullah Saad Shaif | Debashis Majee, PhD | Vanja Cnops | Neelima Gupta | Hataitip Tasena, PhD #BiotechCareers #PostdocToIndustry #CareerDevelopment #SingaporeBiotech