Biotech
News
12 Oct 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU), a collaboration from the College of Engineering, College of Medicine, and the National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), have developed a revolutionary method for producing aerogels, introducing what they describe as the world's first purely gaseous-born aerogel fabrication platform.
12 Oct 2026
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
A research team led by Professor Chan Kui-ming from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at CityUHK, discovered that H2BE113K, a missense H2B mutation, promotes colony formation and lung metastasis of breast cancer.
09 Oct 2026
Asia Research News
DNA breakdown in real time, How crystals bend without breaking, Mini-brain for Parkinsonâs,
Heavy water helps weather forecasts, Exploring fish diversity and Mindfulness and self-stigma. Read it all in this month's Editor's Choice
08 Oct 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
Offering a New Strategy for Refractory Solid Tumors
07 Oct 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
Targeted platform simultaneously seeks out cancer cells and surrounding cells that support tumor growth
07 Oct 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
A compact, centimeter-scale microfluidic chip uses 444 interconnected hexagonal microchambers to model population density, spatial contact, and social distancing.
07 Oct 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
Findings suggest a new therapeutic strategy to enhance antibiotic penetration
07 Oct 2026
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
- Professor Ji-Woong Yangâs team, in collaboration with UNIST and IBS, develops the first ultra-high-resolution stretchable quantum dot display (QLED)
- Establishes key foundational technology expected to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation form factors, including wearable devices and electronic skin; published in Nature Nanotechnology, a leading journal in the field of nanotechnology
06 Oct 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
New sensing technology uses enzymes to selectively distinguish subtle differences in sugar structures on protein surfaces
02 Oct 2026
National Taiwan University
The lab at National Taiwan University has developed a simple fluorescence-based method to rapidly test the activity of an enzyme that phosphorylates phenolic compounds. This new platform makes it much easier to screen thousands of enzyme variants and provides a practical tool for exploring and improving phenolic compoundâphosphorylating enzymes.
28 Sep 2026
Duke-NUS Medical School
⢠New research finds that excess dietary salt alters liver metabolism and may drive progressive fatty liver disease even in people who are not obese.
⢠This sheds light on how lean patients might develop the disease, traditionally associated with obesity, and if applicable to humans, could be a potential prognostic factor for lean MASH.
⢠Causal role of high salt intake on lean MASH still needs to be verified in patients with this condition.
22 Sep 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
Combines human brainstem organoid with ultra-precision optical sensor to track Parkinson's treatment response continuously over 12 hours
15 Sep 2026
Ehime University
How are extra-long genes read? A novel mechanism in which RNA-scaffolded nuclear condensates gather diverse factors to coordinate gene expression
15 Sep 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
Advancing the Future of Renewable Energy: Decoding the Secret Dynamics of Organic Photovoltaics
14 Sep 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
Recognized for pioneering work on adhesive and electroconductive hydrogels for biological tissue regeneration
03 Sep 2026
Hiroshima University
A study in budding yeast suggests that changes in membrane lipids trigger a braking system that slows internal protein transport when the endoplasmic reticulum comes under stress, comparable to modern logistics networks where shipments are slowed when distribution hubs are under stress.

03 Sep 2026
Sungkyunkwan University
Targeting the spleen with engineered mycobacterial nanocomplexes turns tumor-supporting cells into active cancer fighters through trained immunity.
02 Sep 2026
Asia Research News Partnerships
More Than 1,000 Technologies Showcase Taiwanâs Innovation Strength
02 Sep 2026
National Taiwan University
Gene regulation research mainly focuses on transcription factors. However, recent studies reveal core promoters as a critical yet overlooked component shaping the evolution and engineering of transcriptional regulation.
31 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers identify a RNA molecule that promotes DNA repair and immune escape to contribute to the resistance of triple negative breast cancer to chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
25 Aug 2026
Tohoku University
Hydrogen may be a clean fuel, but not all hydrogen is green. Most Hâ is still produced from fossil fuels, while storing and transporting it remain costly and technically challenging. For hydrogen to truly live up to its green promise, we need cleaner and less costly ways to produce and store it. Looking for a more sustainable way forward, researchers at Tohoku University have developed a potential solution. Their new recyclable system uses bakerâs yeast to store hydrogen directly in organic molecules and abundant, inexpensive iron ions to release it when needed.
25 Aug 2026
Tohoku University
Hematopoietic stem cells can transform into any type of blood cell. However, this ability declines as we age. Recent research at Tohoku University uses AI to guide their deep dive into understanding which genes cause aging in stem cells.
21 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
Researchers from National Taiwan University and Taipei Veterans General Hospital developed an AI system that automatically measures spinal curvature from X-rays. The system remained accurate when tested on images from a different institution, showing potential for more consistent scoliosis assessment across hospitals.
19 Aug 2026
Hiroshima University
In a global first, Hiroshima University researchers demonstrate that food processing liquid waste can be used and reused to produce two omega-3 fatty acids by the cultivation of Aurantiochytrium sp., a marine microorganism.
19 Aug 2026
Hiroshima University
Feeding bacteria a cheap agricultural by-product enables the production of high-value biomaterials with promising biomedical and industrial applications.
17 Aug 2026
Tohoku University
Researchers from Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo developed groundbreaking technology, earning a place among the Milestone 2 Awardee teams recognized in the XPRIZE Healthspan Competition.
17 Aug 2026
Lingnan University
Lingnan Universityâs research teams have achieved exceptional success at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2026, with all 14 of their projects winning eight gold and six silver medals. One of the projects, the âGaitGPT: Evidence-Grounded AI for Bidirectional Clinical Gait Translationâ, developed by a team led by Prof S. Joe Qin, President and Wai Kee Kau Chair Professor of Data Science at Lingnan University and Prof Yu Lisha, Assistant Professor of Teaching of the Division of Artificial Intelligence of the School of Data Science, also received IFIA Best Invention Award issued by International Federation of Inventors' Associations and "Thailand Award for the Best International Invention and Innovation" issued by the National Research Council of Thailand, winning a total of 16 awards. This is the second consecutive year Lingnan has entered this international innovation event, and it is the Hong Kong SAR higher education institution with the greatest number of awards and gold medals.
13 Aug 2026
Asia Research News
Black hole "blast", Bacteria-detecting robot, A crab's tale, Sensors that remember, and Silk in cycling. Plus submission deadline for 2027 magazine. Read all in the latest Editor's Choice.
11 Aug 2026
National Taiwan University
1. Developed pH-responsive modified starch granules to protect unstable bioactive compounds, e.g. ellagic acid. 2. Providing the shielding and successfully minimized leakage under simulated gastric conditions (pH 1.2) and achieved high-efficiency, controlled liberation in simulated intestinal fluid (pH 6.8) for targeted releasing.
Events

11 Aug 2026
Indonesia Technology & Innovation (INTI) Asia 2026 is Indonesia's premier international exhibition and conference dedicated to technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

08 Jul 2026
LEAP East offers a unique opportunity to engage with the forefront of the global tech industry, showcasing technological advancements designed to drive positive change worldwide. It serves as a catalyst for innovation and cross-border collaboration, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.
Attendees and exhibitors can expect a vibrant tech ecosystem to explore, supported by key government authorities committed to strengthening the future of technology in Asia.
15 Jul 2026
BIO AsiaâTaiwan International Conference and Exhibition 2026 will be held on July 15-19, 2026 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taiwan with the theme "Asian Inspiration, Global Impact."

01 Sep 2026
The fourth edition of Asia Bio Partnering Forum will continue to build on its strong start and the unrivalled success of its sister event ChinaBio⢠Partnering Forum.
08 Sep 2026
ICMST 2026 provides a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary engagement, bringing together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, policymakers, and students to share cutting-edge research findings, technological innovations, and best practices in medical science and healthcare.

28 Apr 2026
Engage with the largest network of potential partners to accelerate your cross-border strategies and expand your reach into the China market.
25 Sep 2025
Cell & Gene Therapy East Asia 2025 (#CGTEA2025) will bring together the brightest minds and industry leaders from South Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan to explore the latest breakthroughs in regenerative medicine.
08 Oct 2025
Meet your potential business partners in this Asia's Largest Partnering Event.

26 Aug 2025
Step into the future of global healthcare at MTE 2025: Advanced Healthcare and Life Sciences International Innovation Awards & Expo (AHLS IIAE) â a world-class virtual platform where groundbreaking innovation meets human-centered care.
23 Aug 2025
We are pleased to announce the 7th edition of the International Conference on Biospheric Harmony (ICOBAR), hosted by BINUS University in collaboration with the Ikatan Ilmuwan Indonesia Internasional (I4) under the auspices of the Indonesian Diaspora Scientific Forum (FIDI).
23 Jul 2025
2025 BIO AsiaâTaiwan International Conference and Exhibition will be held on July 23-27, 2025 at the Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei, Taiwan with the theme âNext Wave of Biotech Opportunitiesâ.
12 Mar 2025
Discover how AI and digitalization are transforming the Global Biopharma Industry. Join industry leaders at the Biologics Digitalization & AI World conference.
29 May 2025
For over 35 years, ITEX has been the premier event in Asia for inventors and investors to connect and collaborate. Held at the KL Convention Centre in Malaysia, ITEX offers a unique opportunity to showcase your inventions to a global audience and propel your ideas forward.
10 Sep 2024
The event this year hence features a focused track on Biologics Digitalisation & AI on the first day, 10th of September. This congregation would be a platform to meet the leaders from the Biologics World of APAC, who have pioneered in adopting AI & Digitalisation in the R&D, Manufacturing/Bioprocessing,
26 Mar 2025
Since its inception in 2012, Biologics World Taiwan has experienced remarkable success by gathering over 300 pioneers in the biologics industry from Taiwan and around the world.
26 Mar 2025
Taiwan Biopharma Excellence Awards 2025 seeks to give recognition to exceptional bioprocessing & research experts, organization and technologies that facilitate biomanufacturing and research innovation excellence at enhanced speed, reduced cost and superior quality.
13 Aug 2024
The 13th Annual Biologics Manufacturing Korea (BMK) 2024 conference encompasses crucial themes such as upstream processing with a focus on high-throughput cell line development and cell culture, downstream processing involving product concentration and purification by chromatography, analytics and quality assurance, automation, Bioprocessing 4.0, and the digitalization landscape.

07 Aug 2024
The MTE 2024: Advanced Healthcare and Life Sciences International Innovation Awards & Expo (AHLS IIAE) is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating groundbreaking innovations in the healthcare industry.
20 Mar 2024
The Asia-Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards 2024 seeks to give recognition to exceptional Asian bioprocessing, logistics and supply chain management, as well as clinical trials experts, organisations and technologies over the past year. Recognising outstanding achievements of top biopharma leaders in the industry, the Asia-Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards applauds extraordinary leaders & trend-setters of today and inspires innovators of tomorrow.

16 May 2024
Dive into the future of technology at ITEX 2024, where "Generative AI" takes centre stage, revolutionising how we approach Artificial Intelligence (AI). This groundbreaking theme shifts away from the ordinary, showcasing AI's power to create entirely new content and solutions.
24 Jul 2024
Asiaâs largest bioindustry-focused gathering, BIO AsiaâTaiwan 2024,
will be held July 24th to 28th, 2024, in Taipei, Taiwan.
14 Sep 2023
Asia Pacific Biologics CMO Excellence Awards 2023 seeks to give recognition to exceptional CMO & CDMO that facilitate biologics manufacturing excellence at enhanced speed, reduced cost, and superior quality from the biologics contract manufacturing space.âŻ
14 Sep 2023
Asia Pacific CGT Excellence Awards 2023 seeks to give recognition to exceptional Cell & Gene Therapy Pioneers, Researchers, Innovators & Manufacturers that facilitate fast advancement in new therapies, R&D and manufacturing.

11 Oct 2023
Meet your potential business partners in this Partnering Event. Asia's Largest Partnering will be held in both digitally and physically.
26 Jul 2023
BIO AsiaâTaiwan is Asia's largest biotech networking event, and is jointly organized by the global Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO).
19 Apr 2023
The leading trade fair and think tank for global analysis, laboratory technology and biotechnology sector in Vietnam.
27 Jul 2022
BIO AsiaâTaiwan is Asia's largest biotech networking event, and is jointly organized by the global Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the Taiwan Bio Industry Organization (Taiwan BIO).
12 Oct 2021
The Asia's Largest Partnering âBioJapanâ will be held both digitally and physically. Meet your potential business partners in this Partnering Event!
25 Nov 2020
Asia's Leading Pharma & Bio Tech Show will be held as scheduled from November 25-27, 2020 at Makuhari Messe, Japan. It will be held both on-site and online.
Researchers
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Prof. Lin focuses on technological advancement of circular waste-based biorefinery for sustainable production of chemicals, materials and fuels, that contributes to reduction of environmental burden of waste disposal and resource efficiency.
Dr. Yasser, Professor in Biochemistry, Dean of the Center for Research and Strategic Studies at Hajjah University, Yemen. HOD of Pharmacy Department. College of Medicine and Health Science, Hajjah University, Yemen. [email protected]. focuses on drug development, biochemical mechanisms of disease, and drug interactions, with a specific interest in the biological activity of compounds exhibiting anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimicrobial, and anti-angiogenic properties. I utilize laboratory techniques, data analysis, and potentially clinical studies to advance understanding and improve drug efficacy and safety. My work involves student mentorship and collaboration
Dr Chia is a longevity scientist engaged in disease-free longevity, and preventing and reversing diabetes, hypertension, dementia, heart disease and cancer remission. Through breakthrough discoveries, itâs not science fiction anymore!
I am an efficient Professor able to Develop courses with IT skills & sound teaching skills in a manner attractive to students. I have vast experience in supervising postgraduate research & Contribute in a well manner to the ongoing academic development of the Schoolâs postgraduate courses and research.
Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University
Prof Jun Suzuki is a biochemist and the deputy director at the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), Kyoto University, Japan.
I'm currently an adjunct professor at the Asian Institute of Management in Manila. I crafted a course called Art-Science Thinking based on my dissertation on Culture as Transformative Innovation: Filipino Care in the Practice of Family Medicine. Since 2017, my consultancy & studio has been collaborating with the Dept. of Science & Technology in the Philippines.
Monash University
Dr Yap is currently a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of Medical Bioscience at Monash University Malaysia. She is dedicated to toxin pharmacology and toxicology research. She has strong background in biomolecular modelling, proteomics, immunological and molecular pharmacology of bioactive toxins. She leads the Toxin Pharmacology Research Group. Her research group now focuses on molecular mechanisms of cytotoxin with the ultimate goal of developing next-generation biotherapeutics. Her research works have been featured in prominent media outlets, including the International Snakebite Awareness Day campaign. Besides active in research, she is also an education innovator who adopts various active learning strategies with technology. She teaches undergraduate units with an emphasis on student-cantered learning using the andragogy approach. Dr Michelle enjoys promoting STEM education to the public. She has organized and hosted several workshops and forums to advance the disciplines in medical sciences through research and education.
Professor Madhu Bhaskaran is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. She is a multi-award winning electronics engineer and innovator. She proudly co-leads Women in STEMM Australia.
ChM. Ts. Dr. Uganeeswary Suparmaniam, AMIChemE (UK) is a multiple award-winning young scientist, sustainability advocate, and climate activist attached to the HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research, Institute of Self-Sustainable Building, PETRONAS University of Technology, Malaysia.
Nanyang Technological University
Sierin Lim is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology and the Associate Dean (Global Partnerships) at the Graduate College of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU). Her research group focuses on the design and engineering of biological entities for applications in health and the environment. She is the co-founder of Women@NTU, Society of Women in Engineering (SWE@SG) and Promotion of Women in Engineering, Research and Science (POWERS) programme.
I am a microbiologist currently working as a lecturer in the Medical Microbiology Department, Faculty of Applied Science, Hajjah University, Yemen. I am interested in research areas related to the prevalence of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in different areas in Yemen.
Dr. Zong-Hong Lin is a Professor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Tsing Hua University and at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University.
Centre for Research and Development of Ethno-medicinal Plants (CREDEP)
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad Shah (اشŮاڊ), born on 6 June 1992 and hailing from Doderkoot (ŘŻŘŻŰŘąÚŠŮŮš), Kulgam, South Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India, is an Indian microbiologist, biomedical scientist, academic researcher, scientific reviewer, and annotation engineer whose professional interests span infection biology, immunology, medical microbiology, antimicrobial research and One Health, pharmacology, natural-product science, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Shah has developed an interdisciplinary scientific career focused on understanding the complex interactions between microorganisms, bioactive compounds, and host immune responses, with particular interest in infectionâimmunity relationships and the discovery of novel antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory agents. He has been associated with Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, where he pursued research activities from 2020 to 2025 and subsequently continued his academic and research journey in the health sciences/medicine domain, including his role as an assistant professor and scientist in the University Center for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. His scientific interests encompass a broad spectrum of contemporary biomedical research, including hostâpathogen interactions, infection immunity, antimicrobial resistance, immunomodulation, natural-product pharmacology, microbial metabolites, plant-derived bioactive compounds, disease-model studies, proteinâantigen interactions, and novel therapeutic discovery. A distinctive component of his research involves investigating the biological significance of phytoalexins, phytoanticipins, phenolic compounds, and other secondary metabolites, particularly their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and potential immunomodulatory properties. His work seeks to establish meaningful links between the chemical characterization of naturally occurring compounds and their biological effects, thereby contributing to the broader field of infection biology and therapeutic research. Dr. Shah has experience with advanced analytical and biochemical approaches, including GCâMS, HPLC, FTIR, and related hyphenated analytical techniques, for the identification and characterization of microbial and plant-derived metabolites and other biologically active compounds. His wider scientific interests also include **tyrosinase inhibition, polyphenol oxidase inhibition, bioactive compounds relevant to pharmaceutical and dermatological applications, and experimental approaches for evaluating antimicrobial and pharmacological activity. Over the course of his academic career, Dr. Shah has contributed to scientific literature through research publications, academic books, book chapters, scientific reviews, and editorial activities. He has published more than 40 scientific papers in national and international journals, including publications in Scopus- SCIE, and Web of Science-indexed journals (Q1, Q2), and has contributed to international academic books and scholarly chapters. His work reflects an interdisciplinary approach in which microbiology is integrated with immunology, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, biotechnology, and biomedical science. In recognition of his academic contributions and scientific work in the area of infection and immunity, Dr. Shah received the Young Scientist Award in August 2023. Alongside his research and academic responsibilities, he has served as a scientific reviewer and editorial contributor associated with scholarly journals, books, and academic initiatives, enabling him to participate in the broader international process of scientific communication and peer review. Dr. Shah has also developed an international academic network through professional interactions and research-related collaborations with scientists and scholarly communities from different parts of the world, including the United States of America, Japan, Malaysia, and other international research environments. These interactions have supported scientific exchange, collaborative discussions, and exposure to diverse approaches in microbiology, immunology, biomedical research, and emerging scientific technologies. His international engagement complements his core research activities and reflects his commitment to developing a globally connected scientific career. Beyond conventional research and academic publishing, Dr Shah has made sustained contributions to the dissemination of medical and scientific knowledge through **Wikipedia**, where he has been an active contributor to medical-science content since 2015. With more than 1,000 edits related to medical and scientific topics, he has contributed to the organisation and accessibility of scientific information for a worldwide readership.Dr Shah has also submitted his NGS work, like nucleotide sequences of mutated genes, to the gene banks like the National Library of Medicine (NCBI) USA.gov.
Kyoto University
Dr. So Iwata is a Professor at the Graduate School of Medicine Kyoto University and the Group Director of the SACLA Science Research Group, RIKEN SPring-8 Center. He has investigated how specialized membrane channels remove antimicrobial drugs from inside bacterial cells.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
Dr. Mitchell is a professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). His primary research interest is the study of bacterial strains that attack and prey on other bacteria, including antimicrobial-resistant pathogens.
Duke-NUS Medical School
Dr. Sonia Chotani is a computational biologist working in the area of small open reading frames and RNA translation in human diseases.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Minseok S. Kim is an Assistant Professor of New Biology at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Department of Microbiology / Biomolecular Sciences
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Malaysia
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Dr. Yu Xinge is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Dr. Seong-Kyoon Choi is a senior researcher at the Division of Biotechnology of Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Dr. Wookbong Kwon is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Division of Biotechnology of Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST)
Myungin Baek is currently an Assistant Professor at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST).
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)
Prof. Jan is interested in how sensory processing interpret auditory inputs to the brain are transformed to underpin subjective perceptual qualities of sound such as pitch, timbre and sound source location, and how the brain learns to adapt to the statistical structure of the sounds in our environment to form efficient neural representations of sound and to support auditory scene analysis.
Prasanna Lakmal is a lecturer at the Department for Commerce & Financial Management of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
Prof. Cho Jae-Weon is a professor of environmental engineering at the National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in Ulsan, South Korea and has devised a way to convert human waste into power.
Frederico Castelo Ferreira's current research interest balances between fundamental and applied research, with potential translation into the market of sustainable products and processes.
Dr. Mohammed N. Abdulrazaq is currently an Assoc. Prof. at Department of Engineering & Technology, Management & Science University (MSU), Malaysia.
Giants in history
Pakistani botanist Azra Quraishi (22 September 1945 â 22 November 2002) is recognised for developing virus-free seed potatoes that increased potato production in Pakistan by an estimated five per cent.
Indian botanist Shipra Guha-Mukherjee (13 July 1938 â 15 September 2007) made a breakthrough discovery that enabled the genetic study of plants and, by extension, the development of improved varieties of rice, wheat, potatoes, and other crops.
Gloria Lim (1930-2022) was a mycologist from Singapore who studied tropical fungi. One of the first students to attend University of Malaya when it was founded in 1949, she went on to become the first female Dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Singapore.
Umetaro Suzuki (7 April 1874 â 20 September 1943) was a Japanese scientist best remembered for his research on beriberi, a disease caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, characterized by limb stiffness, paralysis and pain.
Maqsudul Alam (14 December 1954 â 20 December 2014) was a biologist from Bangladesh who is renowned for his research on genome sequencing
Barry Paw (29 August 1962 â 28 December 2017) was a biologist and oncologist who discovered several novel genes and their functions in red blood cells.
Hsien Wu (24 November 1893 â 8 August 1959) is widely regarded as the founder of biochemistry and nutrition science in China. He was the first to propose that protein denaturation was caused by the unfolding of the protein, instead of chemical alteration.
Gopalasamudram Narayanan Ramachandran (8 October 1922 â 7 April 2001) is best known for developing the Ramachandran plot to understand the structure of short chains of amino acids, known as peptides.
Janaki Ammal Edavalath Kakkat (4 November 1897 â 7 February 1984) was an Indian botanist who studied plant chromosomes and genetics.
Osamu Shimomura (27 August 1928 â 19 October 2018) was a Japanese organic chemist and marine biologist who dedicated his career to understanding how organisms emitted light.
Cyril Andrew Ponnamperuma (16 October 1923 â 20 December 1994) was a Sri Lankan chemist who was interested in the origins of life on Earth. His research in chemical evolution showed how inanimate molecules may have given rise to the building blocks of life â a process known as abiogenesis.
David T. Wong (born 1936) is a Hong Kong-born American neuroscientist who is best known for discovering the antidepressant drug fluoxetine, better known as Prozac.
Chinese agronomist Yuan Longping (7 September 1930 â 22 May 2021) developed the first varieties of the high-yield, hybrid rice that brought food security to multiple countries including China, which had been ravaged by food shortages as recently as the mid-20th century.
In 1939, biochemist Kamala Sohonie (18 June 1911 â 28 June 1998) became the first woman to be accepted into the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
Chinese biochemist Cao Tianqin (5 December 1920 â 8 January 1995) discovered the myosin light chain, a subunit of myosin, a protein crucial for muscle contraction.
Filipina chemist MarĂa Orosa (29 November 1892â13 February 1945) fought malnutrition and food insecurity in the Philippines by devising over 700 culinary creations including Soyalac, a nutrient rich drink made from soybeans, and Darak, rice cookies packed with Vitamin B1, which could prevent beriberi disease caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency. She was also a partisan of the guerrilla movement resisting Japanese occupation during World War II, and died after being struck by shrapnel while working in her laboratory during the Battle of Manila.
Japanese chemist Takamine Jokichi (3 November 1854 â 22 July 1922) founded the Tokyo Artificial Fertilizer Company, where he isolated a starch-digesting enzyme (named takadiastase) from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae.

























































































