Activities
Current Events
Remote Symposium on the Asian Gut Microbiome Linking Foods and Health on 8 & 9 Jan 2025 (Virtual)
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Asian Gut Microbiome Linking Foods and Health Symposium, held virtually.
Date: 8-9 January 2025
Join this enlightening event where experts will discuss the latest research and innovations in gut microbiome, food, and health.
🔗 To register for free, please visit this official website: Symposium Registration.
Please find the updated flyer here.
SSMB Seminar on 15 May 2024, 2.30pm-3.30pm
We are excited to extend a special invitation to an enlightening seminar hosted by the Singapore Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (SSMB) titled “Exploring the Structural Biology of Virus Interactions: A Perspective from Research at the Australian Synchrotron,” featuring Dr. Ashish Sethi as our esteemed speaker.
Event Details:
Title: Exploring the Structural Biology of Virus Interactions: A Perspective from Research at the Australian Synchrotron
Date: 15 May 2024, 2.30-3.30pm
Venue: NMD4-02-03E, Seminar Room
About the Talk:
Dr. Ashish Sethi, Group Manager of the Scattering Team at the Australian Synchrotron, will delve into a diverse array of topics pertaining to structural biology research. His presentation will encompass cutting-edge methodologies and advancements in the field using SAXS to determine Protein, DNA and RNA structure, Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs) and/or complexes, Proteins/RNA interactions and dynamics, different sample environments for high-throughput Structural biology research, ligand/small molecule screening using SAXS, lipid nanoparticle/drug delivery and formulations and mRNA vaccine research.
About Dr. Ashish Sethi:
Dr. Sethi is a distinguished researcher with a wealth of experience in structural biology. As the Group Manager of the Scattering Team at the Australian Synchrotron, he oversees the SAXS/WAXS and BioSAXS beamlines. Additionally, he holds Adjunct Research Fellow positions at The University of Melbourne and Monash University. Dr. Sethi’s research interests revolve around understanding the structure, dynamics, and function of biological macromolecules using an Integrated Structural Biology Approach, incorporating techniques such as SAXS, solution NMR, Hydrogen Deuterium Exchange (HDX), CrossLink Mass Spectrometry, and Cryo-EM. He has authored over 25 research papers in esteemed journals and currently leads multiple National Medical Health and Research Council (NHMRC) grants in collaboration with virologists from Monash University, focusing on innate immune evasion mechanisms of viruses such as Rabies, Nipah, and Hendra.
We anticipate an engaging and informative session with Dr. Sethi and hope to see you there. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out (Thinesshwary Yogarajah: micthiy@nus.edu.sg).
Announcement: Apply for the Asia-Pacific Congress of Medical Virology (APCMV) 2024 Young Investigator Award Now!
51st Annual General Meeting of Singapore Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (SSMB) on 2 May 2024, 2-5pm
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to the 51st Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (SSMB), a platform dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration in the fields of microbiology and biotechnology.
Date: 2 May 2024, 2.00-5.00pm
Venue: NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, 5 Science Drive 2, Level 2 Seminar Room, Singapore 117597
This year’s AGM promises to be an enlightening and enriching experience, featuring distinguished keynote speakers who are at the forefront of groundbreaking research and advancements in our field. We are honored to welcome:
🌟 Assoc Prof. Matthew Chang: Internationally renowned for his pioneering work in synthetic biology and microbial engineering, Prof. Chang’s insights into harnessing the power of microbes for sustainable solutions are truly inspiring.
🌟 Prof. Alain Filloux: A leading expert in molecular microbiology and bacterial pathogenesis, Prof. Filloux’s expertise in understanding the mechanisms of bacterial infections holds great significance in the realm of public health and disease prevention.
🌟 Keith Tan: Industrial Talk: Single-cell approaches in microbiology – sorting and isolation of any type of cells, from microbial to human, using image-based dispensing technology.
Join us for an engaging afternoon of knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, a budding scientist, or simply passionate about the fascinating world of microbiology and biotechnology, this event is tailored for you!
Attendance to the AGM is free of charge, but registration is required. To secure your spot, please register by sending an email with your name and email contact to ssmbsec@gmail.com or through this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqqGn6QmKmBA9IFZpxKEGXdVlxNZ5Z7z6lYre0qnrJy_eaWw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link.
Please find the updated flyer here.
[Save Your Date] Singapore Society for Microbiology and Biotechnology (SSMB) AGM on 2 May 2024, 2pm
SSMB will be holding our Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2024 from 2pm at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. There will be 2-3 invited talks, followed by teabreak and the AGM. More details on the venue and speakers will be posted soon.
SSMB Social Dinner 2024
SSMB will be having a social event dinner at Ban Heng Restaurant (Boon Keng) on Thursday 18 Jan 2024 at 6.30pm. We would like to invite all active SSMB members to a sumptuous dinner and celebrate the new year together!
Venue: Ban Heng Restaurant at Boon Keng.
Blk 22, Boon Keng Road, #01-21, Singapore 330022
(Next to Boon Keng MRT station)
https://www.banheng.com.sg/boon-keng/
Please RSVP by emailing ssmbsec@gmail.com