Singapore focuses its life science strategy on humans

Singapore focuses its life science strategy on humans

The tiny island has invested heavily in life sciences as a linchpin of its future economy. But initial enthusiasm for a broad-based approach has switched to a focus on human healthcare, reports Kenneth Lee.

Care focuses on quality of life

Attention focuses on autism.

Alltech Symposium focuses on sustainability

In the general session, Declan Coyle from Ireland looked at building high performance teams. In this he stressed the importance in difficult times of having inspired leaders who had vision – people who ‘saw it and were it’. These people must have high visions and be focused on them. He highlighted the importance of selfimage, goals and values and, interestingly, highlighted how children aged fo...

Natural Attenuation Strategy for Groundwater Cleanup Focuses on Demonstrating Cause and Effect

In the 20 years since cleanup of contaminated groundwater has been a high priority in the United States, recognition of both the scope of the problem and the technical difficulties involved has grown steadily. Estimates of the number of hazardous waste sites where groundwater may be contaminated vary between 300,000 and 400,000 nationwide [NRC, 1994]. Legislation passed in the 1980s by Congress...