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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · 14d

Check out this talk on 30 Sep 2025 - Tackling the global spread of AMR using genome-resolved metagenomics and Al - by Dr Niranjan Nagarajan, and hosted by @fillouxlab.bsky.social

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · 20d

Missed SCELSE Open House 2025? Catch the highlights in this 2-min video below. And look out for next year's Open House in Aug 2026! #SCELSE #SCELSEImpact #OpenHouse2025 #Microbiome #Biofilm

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · 21d

Is the future of diabetic wound care in our hands? Hear NTU Prof Peter Torok, SCELSE Director of Imaging, at Signals to Solutions (26 Sep). SCELSE’s Dr James Ho moderates the panel. Register: a-star-engagementportal.glueup.com/event/signal...

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · 27d

Check out The Straits Times pictorial spread on Singapore’s sea turtles. SCELSE PI Assoc Prof Kim Hie Lim studies the threats that these critically endangered creatures face. www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/g...

Guardians of Singapore’s sea turtles

A race against time to protect every marine turtle found as reclamation works shrink nesting habitats.

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · 28d

Missed Prof Patricia Conway’s keynote address at the 6th International Symposium on Insects (ISoI 2025)? Read the paper in Fermentation: www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/11...

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Sep 8

Prof Alain Filloux (@fillouxlab.bsky.social) will join an international faculty to lecture at this intensive course "Advanced Synthetic Biology & Metabolic Engineering of Pseudomonas" in Suzhou, 7–21 Sep 2025. See www.csh-asia.org?content/2645

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Sep 5

What if Danone and SCELSE combined strengths in microbiome science? Yesterday SCELSE welcomed Dr Rocio Martin & Christophe Lay of Danone for discussions and lab tours. Kudos to our team for hosting! @fillouxlab.bsky.social @cwhitch.bsky.social

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Sep 3

“A journey into the microbial world” -that’s how Prof @fillouxlab.bsky.social, SCELSE Centre Director, welcomed over 200 guests to our biggest Open House yet. From fireside chats to immersive exhibits and lab tours, visitors explored how microbes shape health, food, oceans, and the future.

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you for being part of SCELSE Open House 2025! From all at SCELSE, especially from our Open House Chair, @harisantypas.bsky.social – a heartfelt thank you to all 300 of you who registered and explored the world of biofilm & microbiome with us.
#SCELSEOpenHouse2025 #biofilm #microbiome

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Aug 26

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you Prof @Doralyn Dalisay for the SCELSE Seminar on “Natural Product Discovery from Philippine Biodiversity”. Her team advances discoveries from lab to market—antibiotics, therapeutics & more—showing innovation can thrive anywhere.

Thank you Prof Doralyn Dalisay (University of San Agustin, Philippines) for delivering a SCELSE Seminar on “Natural Product Discovery from Philippine Biodiversity: Advancing Therapeutic Leads and Biotechnological Applications.”

Prof Dalisay shared how her team investigates bioactive compounds from marine sediment-derived actinomycetes and ethnobotanically significant plants such as pigeon peas, turmeric, ginger, tawa-tawa, and Philippine honey. Since 2017, their research has yielded prototype products and early-stage technologies in therapeutics, functional foods, and cosmeceuticals, advancing discoveries from the laboratory to the market.

“I was deeply impressed by Prof. Dalisay’s work on discovering new bacteria with antibiotic potential from the Philippine seas, showing how groundbreaking science can emerge from countryside cities like Iloilo. This resonated with me personally, as I also began my scientific journey in a countryside city in Argentina, reminding us that world-class innovation in microbiology is not confined to global hubs, but can thrive wherever curiosity meets dedication.” – Dr Ezequiel Santillan, SCELSE Snr Research Fellow.

📅 Thu, 21 Aug 2025
📍 SBS TR+6 (SBS-01n-26), NTU

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Aug 21

SCELSE + Singapore marine scientists = new possibilities for ocean sustainability. On 20 Jun 2025, SCELSE directors visited St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory to explore future collaborations.
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#SCELSE #MarineResearch

To explore new opportunities at the interface of marine and microbial science, SCELSE Centre Director Prof Alain Filloux and Research Director Prof Cynthia Whitchurch visited Singapore’s national marine facility, the St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory (SJINML).

Hosted by Dr Serena Teo (Deputy Director, Tropical Marine Science Institute) and Dr Stephen Summers (Senior Research Fellow, SCELSE), the visit included a tour of the lab’s capabilities and in-depth discussions on marine holobionts, microbial ecology, and the role of microbes in environmental resilience.

“There’s a wealth of marine expertise and research at SJINML,” said Prof Alain Filloux. “SCELSE’s strengths in environmental and molecular microbiology present tremendous opportunities to develop solutions to the many challenges facing marine ecosystem sustainability and health.”
With its expertise in microbiomes and biofilms, SCELSE is well positioned to complement and deepen Singapore’s marine research landscape. This collaboration highlights the importance of multidisciplinary partnerships in driving scientific progress and advancing ocean health.

📍 Visit to St. John’s Island National Marine Laboratory
📸 (L–R): Prof Cynthia Whitchurch FAA Whitchurch (SCELSE Research Dir), Dr SERENA TEO (Deputy Dir, TMSI), Prof Alain Filloux (SCELSE Centre Dir), Dr Stephen Summers (SCELSE Snr Research Fellow) and Dr Ow Yan Xiang (SJINML Snr Research Fellow). Photo credit: Prof Cynthia Whitchurch
📅 20 June 2025

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the SCELSE roadshow at NUS LT27 yesterday! We gave a sneak peek of the SCELSE Open House on 28 Aug — from meeting our scientists to free snacks. Didn’t make it? You can still register for Open House: scelse.sg/event/scelse.... #SCELSEOpenHouse2025

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Aug 8

Just 20 days to SCELSE Open House! Meet our scientists & explore breakthroughs in sustainability, health & industry—from protecting ecosystems to tackling antimicrobial resistance. Join us 28 Aug @ NTU. Register: bit.ly/SCELSEOPENHOUSE25

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Aug 4

Check this out! SCELSE PI A/Prof Rebecca Case will be speaking at Singapore Science Centre.

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jul 29

The NOBIC Image Contest 2025 is open! If you’ve used AOBIP (LKCMed) or ABIF (SCELSE), submit your best microscopy shot by 1 Sep. Prizes by Carl Zeiss: iPad, HomePod, AirPods. Pix -Kaleidoscopic walls by Choo Pei Yi (NOBIC Image Contest 2023 finalist) www.nobic.sg/ImContest25....
#Microscopy #NOBIC

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jul 29

Microbes in action! Students at Science Discovery Camp 2025 explored microbial science at SCELSE, toured labs, and played Lockdown!, a pandemic-themed card game. Kudos to NTU College of Science! 📍18–20 Jun 2025 | NTU
🔗 blogs.ntu.edu.sg/science/2025/07/28/science-discovery-camp-2025/

Intrigued by how microbes spread, evolve, and shape our world, students at the Science Discovery Camp 2025 got a hands-on glimpse into the unseen.

At SCELSE, participants explored the real-world impact of microbial science and how microbial systems influence health and the environment.

SCELSE PI and NTU Assoc Prof Rebecca Case, along with her research team, welcomed the students. Dr Clarence Sim and undergrads from the Case Lab—Lionel Ng, Johnson Lim Jin Hui, Isabella Tiaras Cheng Xue En, and Khoh Yek How—led an open forum on starting their microbial journey, followed by a tour of SCELSE’s research labs and facilities.

They also played Lockdown!, a card game created by SCELSE PI and NUS Assoc Prof Yann Boucher, which simulates pandemic response and global cooperation.

Kudos to NTU College of Science for bringing together curious young scientists and making this event such a success.

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jul 29

Submit your abstract by 31 July! Register to attend the Microbial Solutions for a Changing World (MSCW) conference in Melbourne. Catch Dr Ezequiel Santillan from SCELSE on 27 Nov for his talk on engineering microbial futures for a circular bioeconomy. appliedmicrobiology.org/ems-event-ca...

Microbial Solutions for a Changing World Conference

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jul 18

Kickstart your journey into the unseen world of microbes at #SCELSEOpenHouse2025 on 28 Aug. Join lab tours, fireside chats, lunch with professors, and explore FYP, PhD, and research paths. Free ice cream too. Limited slots — register now: bit.ly/SCELSEOPENHOUSE25
#SCELSE #MicrobialMarvels

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jul 18

Curiosity ignited. Friendships forged. Microbial minds blown. From 23 Jun–11 Jul, 31 global participants joined SCELSE Summer Course 2025 to explore biofilms & microbiomes. Join us next year! Applications for 2026 open Jan/Feb. Stay tuned! #SCELSESummerCourse2025

It was an eye-opening and exciting experience! Students collected marine samples under the guidance of SCELSE Senior Research Fellow Dr Stephen Summers, and observed real-time DNA sequencing while discussing various DNA extraction protocols in the classroom.

“Seeing the marine ecosystem in context—how microbes live with, on, and around microalgae—transforms how students understand environmental microbiomes,” said Dr Summers, a microbial ecologist.

Curiosity ignited. Friendships forged. Microbial minds blown. That’s a wrap on the SCELSE Summer Course 2025! From 23 June to 11 July, we hosted 31 brilliant participants from around the world for an unforgettable three-week journey through the invisible worlds that power our planet. Across this immersive course:
🔬 They dove deep into biofilms, microbiomes, and planetary health
🎤 Engaged in high-impact seminars with SCELSE’s top researchers and global experts
🌊 Explored the marine ecosystem on St John’s Island
🍽️ Shared unforgettable meals, parties, and laughter
📜 And proudly received their certificates of completion at the closing ceremony
The course brought together young researchers—graduate students and recent postdocs—across STEM disciplines to collaborate at the cutting edge of microbiology, environmental engineering, and health. To everyone who made this possible—our speakers, organisers, and the spirited cohort—you’ve helped grow a truly global network of next-gen multidisciplinary scientists.
Stay curious, stay connected, and see you again soon.
#SCELSE #SCELSESummerCourse2025 #Microbiome #EnvironmentalScience #Biofilms #LifeSciences #PlanetaryHealth #StJohnsIsland #MicrobialMarvels #Microbiomes

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jun 18

What if we could decode biofilms in food to fight spoilage?
Catch Prof Nolan- drlauranolan.bsky.social - as she shares how her research could help cut food waste. Register today!
📍 Decoding Food Spoilage
🗓️ 1 Jul 2025, 13:30–17:00
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#SCELSE #FoodWaste #Biofilms

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jun 18

Four days to go! SCELSE is ready to welcome 31 global participants for our Summer Course on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering 🌍
📍 23 Jun–11 Jul | NTU & NUS
🔗 scelse.sg/opportunitie...
#SCELSE #SummerCourse2025

SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jun 18

Check out SCELSE's latest Science paper in Asahi Shimbun! The study traces ancient human migration and its link to immune gene diversity—helping explain why some Indigenous groups were more vulnerable to disease.
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#SCELSE #GenomeAsia100K

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SCELSE - a biofilm & microbiome research centre in NTU & NUS @scelse.bsky.social · Jun 11

Save the date – 28 Aug! SCELSE Open House is back. Tour the labs, meet our scientists, and dive into the microbial world with the amazing organising team (in pic)! Stay tuned!
#SCELSEOpenHouse2025 #microbiome #biofilm

Save the date – 28 Aug (Thu)! The countdown is on, and the SCELSE Open House team can’t wait to welcome YOU. This is your chance to journey with the experts into the microbial world.

Fuelled by caffeine and excitement, the organising committee (pix) is planning the most engaging Open House yet! We were also joined by guest Research Fellow & Science Communicator Dr Clarence Sim Wei Hung (front right) as we gear up to publicise this upcoming event! Keep an eye out for his upcoming post on what makes SCELSE science so compelling.

"We’re excited to welcome students and anyone curious about microbiology to SCELSE. It’s a chance to explore how we study microbes from the environment to the human body, ask questions, and see where a career in science can take you,” says Dr Haris Charalampos Antypas (3rd from left), Chair of the Organising Committee.

📩 The Save-the-Date EDM is out – help us spread the word by sharing the EDM in the post above!

Ps: Missing you Peggy Yap and Ye Joon at our meeting!

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