About IMCB A*star
IMCB A*star: Driving Innovation and Advancing Scientific Discovery
IMCB A*star is a leading research institute in Singapore that focuses on advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) drives mission-oriented research, and IMCB A*star is one of its key institutes. With a team of highly skilled researchers, IMCB A*star has made significant contributions to the fields of molecular cell biology, stem cell research, cancer biology, infectious diseases, and more.
The institute was established in 1987 as the Institute of Molecular Agrobiology (IMA), with a focus on plant biotechnology. In 2003, it was renamed as the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) to reflect its expanded scope in molecular cell biology research. Today, IMCB A*star is home to over 30 research groups that work collaboratively to advance scientific knowledge.
Research Areas
IMCB A*star's researchers are dedicated to exploring new frontiers in science through cutting-edge research projects. The institute's primary areas of focus include:
1. Cancer Biology: IMCB A*star's cancer biology program aims to understand the mechanisms behind cancer development and progression at the cellular level. Researchers use advanced techniques such as genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics analysis tools for studying various types of cancers.
2. Infectious Diseases: The infectious diseases program at IMCB A*star focuses on understanding how pathogens interact with host cells during infection processes so that they can develop new treatments or vaccines against these diseases.
3. Stem Cell Research: Stem cells have enormous potential for regenerative medicine applications due to their ability to differentiate into different types of cells within an organism or tissue culture system; this program aims at developing novel therapies using stem cells.
4.Molecular Cell Biology: This area encompasses all aspects related to understanding how molecules interact within living organisms' cells - from DNA replication through protein synthesis up until cellular signaling pathways regulation.
5.Neuroscience: This field studies how neurons communicate with each other within our nervous system; it includes topics such as neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.
Collaborations
Collaboration is essential for driving innovation forward effectively; therefore IMBC has established partnerships with several local universities like NUS & NTU along with international institutions like Harvard Medical School & Max Planck Society Germany.
These collaborations allow researchers from different backgrounds working together towards common goals while sharing resources such as equipment or expertise needed for their projects' success.
Facilities
To support its world-class research programs effectively, IMBC has state-of-the-art facilities equipped with cutting-edge technologies.
Some notable facilities include:
1.Advanced Imaging Facility- It provides access high-resolution microscopy systems capable enough for imaging live-cell dynamics down up-to nanometer scale resolution.
2.Genome Editing Facility- It offers CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing services which enable scientists worldwide access this technology without having expensive equipment themselves.
3.Animal facility- It provides housing care services required by animal models used in biomedical experiments.
Conclusion
In conclusion,
IMBC-A * star is an excellent example of Singaporean excellence when it comes down towards scientific discoveries & technological advancements globally recognized by many prestigious awards won over time.
With its world-class facilities coupled alongside talented researchers who collaborate across disciplines regularly - there are no limits regarding what they can achieve together!