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Why did you choose to do a PhD?
I have always been interested in science and research. PhD provides a unique opportunity and training for me to pursue my interest in epigenetics research.
Why did you choose to do graduate education at NUS? If you received offers from other universities, why did you pick NUS?
My PhD supervisor, Prof Roger Foo, is the world leading expert in cardiac epigenetics and genomics. I was drawn by his research interest and projects. This was the main reason why I have decided to pursue my PhD in Foo-lab. Besides that, Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) provides a vibrant collaborative environment for graduate students to interact and learn from each other, which is vital for career development and personal growth.
Briefly share about your research or thesis (i.e. dissertation topic for Masters by Coursework students).
My research focuses on epigenetics and 3-D chromatin architecture in the hearts. We discovered many genetic variations in human genome that turn on/off gene activity, and have the potential to increase the risk of developing cardiac dysfunction.
Briefly share a highlight from your graduate school journey.
It is always fulfilling to see our Ph.D. work getting recognized by the international community. Recently, one of my research work was featured on the cover of a journal (“Circulation Research”),and that was the moment where I felt that our hardwork, late nights, and sweats have paid off.