Scientist
at Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
Hazel X. Ang (they/them) is a scientist and business development professional at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore. They identify as gender non-binary, trans-masculine and queer.
After earning their BSc (Pharmacy) from the National University of Singapore and working as a clinical pharmacist at Singapore General Hospital, they completed a PhD in Pharmacology at Duke University, researching drug resistance in precision cancer therapies under an A*STAR National Science Scholarship. During postdoctoral work at Karolinska Institutet, Hazel studied aging biology while serving on the Postdoc Association Executive Board, contributing to the KI Researchers' Blog, and advocating for diversity in STEMM.
Now with IMCB's Tech-Biz team, they facilitate biotech and pharma collaborations that translate scientific innovations into commercial opportunities within Singapore's research ecosystem.
Education
National University of Singapore
Awards & Certifications
Interventions in Aging Conference 2023 – Postdoc Grant Award by Fusion Conference Scientific Advisory Board
European Commission Horizon Europe: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship – Seal of Excellence 2022
Duke University Office of Licensing & Ventures – Tech Transfer Fellows Program 2019
Duke University School of Medicine – Pharmacology and Cancer Biology Industrial Internship Program 2019
Duke Scholars in Molecular Medicine Program 2019 – Oncology and Regenerative Medicine track
A*STAR National Science Scholarship (PhD) 2015
Best poster award (Pharmaceutical Chemistry category) NUS Annual Pharmacy Research Symposium 2012
Certificate of Participation NUS Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme Congress 2012
Dean’s list for meritorious performance (NUS Faculty of Science) 2009
Accreditations
Registered Pharmacist recognised by Singapore Pharmacy Council
Areas of Expertise
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