Summary
Zhen Aw is a PhD candidate and Research Associate at the National University of Singapore with six years of hands-on experience developing antiviral therapeutics and live attenuated Zika vaccine candidates. Certified in both BSL-3 and ABSL-3 operations, Zhen has led experimental design and in vivo murine infection studies on high-consequence pathogens including SARS-CoV-2 and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Their skill set spans virology, molecular biology and immunology, complemented by prior forensic laboratory experience in DNA and biological fluid analysis that sharpened their quality assurance and project management skills. Based in Singapore, Zhen combines rigorous containment-lab expertise with a curiosity for host–pathogen interactions and translational therapeutics, positioning them to bridge bench research and vaccine development.
6 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BSc, Biomedical Sciences, General, Bachelor of Science - BSc, Biomedical Sciences, General at The University of Western Australia
Diploma, Biotechnology, Diploma, Biotechnology at Singapore Polytechnic
Master of Science - MS, Life Science, Master of Science - MS, Life Science at Nanyang Technological University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at National University of Singapore
English, Chinese