Singapore stands as a dynamic hub for cutting-edge immunological research and innovation. The country's vibrant research ecosystem is supported by collaborative networks across the many national medical and scientific research institutes, fostering meaningful alliances between academia and industry. In this article, we speak to Assistant Professor Jinmiao Chen from the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) and Professor Nicholas Gascoigne from the National University of Singapore (NUS), Duke-NUS Medical School and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) about immunology in Singapore. Credit: Kate Forbes.
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