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Explore how microplastics influence tumour growth by combining laboratory experiments and computational simulations. Investigate their role in altering tumour mechanics to impact cancer progression.

This research uncovers the effects of environmental microplastics in cancer biology, potentially influencing cancer initiation and progress…

Explore novel methods to separate microplastics from blood using acoustics and electrostatic forces. Develop clinically relevant devices leveraging multidisciplinary engineering techniques.

This research addresses a pressing public health concern by advancing methods to remove potentially harmful microplastics from blood, reduc…

Explore cellular and molecular mechanisms of schizophrenia and autism using patient-derived hiPSCs combined with multi-omics data and AI. Learn to integrate wet-lab neuroscience techniques with computational analysis to…

This research addresses significant gaps in understanding neurodevelopmental disorders across diverse populations, improving human relevanc…

Explore blood-cell biomarkers to predict severe dengue early using advanced multi-omics techniques and AI integration. Collaborate internationally and develop diagnostic tools to improve patient outcomes.

Early prediction of severe dengue through blood-cell biomarkers can transform clinical management by enabling timely therapeutic interventi…

Develop an advanced computational pipeline to screen natural antivirals against dengue virus. Combine molecular dynamics with QSAR modelling to identify top candidates for experimental validation, helping accelerate ant…

This research addresses the urgent need for effective dengue treatments by leveraging in-silico techniques to accelerate natural antiviral …

Investigate how Staphylococcus capitis colonises skin and its role in atopic dermatitis. Characterise bacterial factors influencing skin adhesion and disease mechanisms to uncover new therapeutic targets for chronic inf…

This research will improve understanding of microbial influences on atopic dermatitis, a widespread and painful skin condition. By elucidat…

Explore the effectiveness of southern Africa's conservation areas in meeting global biodiversity targets. Develop skills in GIS, ecology, and policy analysis to assess monitoring data and support conservation policy dev…

This research contributes vital knowledge to improving conservation strategies in a biodiversity hotspot, supporting the Global Biodiversit…

Explore how economic factors shape rhino conservation on private lands. Develop integrative bioeconomic models to address the impact of trade policies on conservation incentives and population recovery.

This research addresses urgent conservation challenges by assessing how economic incentives affect rhino populations on private lands amids…

Investigate novel separation techniques combining acoustic, electrostatic, and inertial forces to remove microplastics from blood. Develop innovative biomedical devices with potential clinical applications to reduce hea…

This research aims to develop clinically applicable devices to separate microplastics from blood, potentially mitigating associated health …

Develop novel nanomaterial-based sensors to detect microplastics in the ASEAN food chain and use digital media analytics to design effective public risk communication strategies. Explore integrated scientific and behavi…

Microplastic pollution poses significant risks to food safety and public health across ASEAN countries. This research provides critical too…

Investigate the effect of temperature on plasmid transfer and antibiotic resistance evolution in bacteria. Utilize experiments, sequencing, and models to predict AMR dynamics under climate change.

This research addresses the urgent global health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance, especially as climate change alters environmenta…

Develop AI-powered, human-in-the-loop decision frameworks to enhance climate resilience and equity in urban sewer systems under uncertainty. Integrate physics-informed models with preference-based reinforcement learning…

This research addresses critical gaps in managing urban sewer infrastructure under climate uncertainty, explicitly incorporating social equ…