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Welcome to our 20th Anniversary microsite! Established in 2002, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) focuses primarily on understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie the development and physiology of plants, fungi and animals.
With over 200 researchers from more than 20 different nationalities, TLL strives to build a preeminent organization of global talent to undertake cutting-edge, bio-molecular science research and applications to benefit people in Asia and beyond.
TLL began in 2002 and is now 20 years old. Its founding was a reflection of the faith and confidence of those few who were involved at the time, in the critical value and immense potential of life sciences to our lives and to the world we as human beings all have to live in.
This was a time before green terms like “Sustainability” and “Nature-based solutions” became buzz words today. Through the last two decades, TLL has persevered, overcoming many challenges to stay on course and to stay true to its mission of harnessing the power of life sciences with discoveries that positively impact lives and societies.
It is a world that has become much more complex than ever before, faced with rapidly growing global challenges, critical and urgent. I think the best bet for success in such a world is greater synergistic collaboration which can bridge and tap holistically the value of diversity of research in different knowledge fields, as well as that of the world of operating industry and day-to-day practitioners.
Scientists and researchers including all in TLL have their work cut out for them, for much remains to be done and need to be done. I was reminded recently that someone had once said, “one thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike – and yet it is the most precious thing we have.”
That someone was Albert Einstein. Indeed, many believe that looking to nature is a good way to go, for it remains the most fertile source for crucial discoveries, and inspired sustainable solutions to come.
I wish to thank all TLL staff and scientists, past and present, for their dedication and for having travelled faithfully the TLL journey together. I know that I speak for my fellow board members when I say that we look forward to working with all of you to make TLL a great place to work, to undertake the kind of research that will impact the lives of all for the better.
TLL was started in 2002 to become a research institution with a focus to understand and harness the power of life sciences, addressing anticipated challenges in food security, environmental sustainability and well-being — 21st century challenges that directly impact societal needs.
Our first founding decade saw TLL making discoveries, with science as the mission, to deepen our collective understanding of the mysteries underlying cell biology, development and diseases, and how these could impact the many facets of human life.
The foundations set up by TLL’s basic science form the basis of our strategic research purpose, with science as the means, to provide us with unique opportunities, and with that, great responsibility, to keep a laser-sharp focus on bringing discoveries to deliveries and to build an innovation ecosystem to impact lives of Singaporeans, as well as people in Asia and beyond.
20 years on, the quality of science which our discoveries rests upon have garnered stronger partnerships with our local research ecosystem as well as lasting industry collaborations. For this, I would like to thank TLL’s key partners from private, public and people sectors, especially Temasek Trust, Temasek Foundation, National Research Foundation and other agencies, for their unwavering support.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr Benny Lim as our Chairman from January 2023, having taken over from Dr Teo Ming Kian, who has guided us with steady hands from 2012. I look forward to working closely with Benny, and all our current Board members to further our mission, and help bring TLL to greater heights.
I would also like to thank all previous Board members for their guidance and to all existing and ex-TLL scientists, administration and support personnel for their dedication, hard work and commitment to our cause.
To those with a million dreams who gravitate towards solving an important problem, know that there’s a world waiting for you at TLL. Our future is made possible when our purpose attracts knowledge seekers and truth finders, people who are energised to furthering bold, original and impactful research to improves lives.
Much remains to be done. Together, we can work with partners and stakeholders to continue bringing life sciences to life, and to invent, innovate and invest in creating a better world.
1 Research Link
National University of Singapore
Singapore 117604
Welcome to our 20th Anniversary microsite! Established in 2002, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) focuses primarily on understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie the development and physiology of plants, fungi and animals.
With over 200 researchers from more than 20 different nationalities, TLL strives to build a preeminent organization of global talent to undertake cutting-edge, bio-molecular science research and applications to benefit people in Asia and beyond.
TLL began in 2002 and is now 20 years old. Its founding was a reflection of the faith and confidence of those few who were involved at the time, in the critical value and immense potential of life sciences to our lives and to the world we as human beings all have to live in.
This was a time before green terms like “Sustainability” and “Nature-based solutions” became buzz words today. Through the last two decades, TLL has persevered, overcoming many challenges to stay on course and to stay true to its mission of harnessing the power of life sciences with discoveries that positively impact lives and societies.
It is a world that has become much more complex than ever before, faced with rapidly growing global challenges, critical and urgent. I think the best bet for success in such a world is greater synergistic collaboration which can bridge and tap holistically the value of diversity of research in different knowledge fields, as well as that of the world of operating industry and day-to-day practitioners.
Scientists and researchers including all in TLL have their work cut out for them, for much remains to be done and need to be done. I was reminded recently that someone had once said, “one thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike – and yet it is the most precious thing we have.”
That someone was Albert Einstein. Indeed, many believe that looking to nature is a good way to go, for it remains the most fertile source for crucial discoveries, and inspired sustainable solutions to come.
I wish to thank all TLL staff and scientists, past and present, for their dedication and for having travelled faithfully the TLL journey together. I know that I speak for my fellow board members when I say that we look forward to working with all of you to make TLL a great place to work, to undertake the kind of research that will impact the lives of all for the better.
TLL was started in 2002 to become a research institution with a focus to understand and harness the power of life sciences, addressing anticipated challenges in food security, environmental sustainability and well-being — 21st century challenges that directly impact societal needs.
Our first founding decade saw TLL making discoveries, with science as the mission, to deepen our collective understanding of the mysteries underlying cell biology, development and diseases, and how these could impact the many facets of human life.
The foundations set up by TLL’s basic science form the basis of our strategic research purpose, with science as the means, to provide us with unique opportunities, and with that, great responsibility, to keep a laser-sharp focus on bringing discoveries to deliveries and to build an innovation ecosystem to impact lives of Singaporeans, as well as people in Asia and beyond.
20 years on, the quality of science which our discoveries rests upon have garnered stronger partnerships with our local research ecosystem as well as lasting industry collaborations. For this, I would like to thank TLL’s key partners from private, public and people sectors, especially Temasek Trust, Temasek Foundation, National Research Foundation and other agencies, for their unwavering support.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr Benny Lim as our Chairman from January 2023, having taken over from Dr Teo Ming Kian, who has guided us with steady hands from 2012. I look forward to working closely with Benny, and all our current Board members to further our mission, and help bring TLL to greater heights.
I would also like to thank all previous Board members for their guidance and to all existing and ex-TLL scientists, administration and support personnel for their dedication, hard work and commitment to our cause.
To those with a million dreams who gravitate towards solving an important problem, know that there’s a world waiting for you at TLL. Our future is made possible when our purpose attracts knowledge seekers and truth finders, people who are energised to furthering bold, original and impactful research to improves lives.
Much remains to be done. Together, we can work with partners and stakeholders to continue bringing life sciences to life, and to invent, innovate and invest in creating a better world.
1 Research Link
National University of Singapore
Singapore 117604
Welcome to our 20th Anniversary microsite! Established in 2002, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) focuses primarily on understanding the cellular mechanisms that underlie the development and physiology of plants, fungi and animals.
With over 200 researchers from more than 20 different nationalities, TLL strives to build a preeminent organization of global talent to undertake cutting-edge, bio-molecular science research and applications to benefit people in Asia and beyond.
TLL began in 2002 and is now 20 years old. Its founding was a reflection of the faith and confidence of those few who were involved at the time, in the critical value and immense potential of life sciences to our lives and to the world we as human beings all have to live in.
This was a time before green terms like “Sustainability” and “Nature-based solutions” became buzz words today. Through the last two decades, TLL has persevered, overcoming many challenges to stay on course and to stay true to its mission of harnessing the power of life sciences with discoveries that positively impact lives and societies.
It is a world that has become much more complex than ever before, faced with rapidly growing global challenges, critical and urgent. I think the best bet for success in such a world is greater synergistic collaboration which can bridge and tap holistically the value of diversity of research in different knowledge fields, as well as that of the world of operating industry and day-to-day practitioners.
Scientists and researchers including all in TLL have their work cut out for them, for much remains to be done and need to be done. I was reminded recently that someone had once said, “one thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike – and yet it is the most precious thing we have.”
That someone was Albert Einstein. Indeed, many believe that looking to nature is a good way to go, for it remains the most fertile source for crucial discoveries, and inspired sustainable solutions to come.
I wish to thank all TLL staff and scientists, past and present, for their dedication and for having travelled faithfully the TLL journey together. I know that I speak for my fellow board members when I say that we look forward to working with all of you to make TLL a great place to work, to undertake the kind of research that will impact the lives of all for the better.
TLL was started in 2002 to become a research institution with a focus to understand and harness the power of life sciences, addressing anticipated challenges in food security, environmental sustainability and well-being — 21st century challenges that directly impact societal needs.
Our first founding decade saw TLL making discoveries, with science as the mission, to deepen our collective understanding of the mysteries underlying cell biology, development and diseases, and how these could impact the many facets of human life.
The foundations set up by TLL’s basic science form the basis of our strategic research purpose, with science as the means, to provide us with unique opportunities, and with that, great responsibility, to keep a laser-sharp focus on bringing discoveries to deliveries and to build an innovation ecosystem to impact lives of Singaporeans, as well as people in Asia and beyond.
20 years on, the quality of science which our discoveries rests upon have garnered stronger partnerships with our local research ecosystem as well as lasting industry collaborations. For this, I would like to thank TLL’s key partners from private, public and people sectors, especially Temasek Trust, Temasek Foundation, National Research Foundation and other agencies, for their unwavering support.
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr Benny Lim as our Chairman from January 2023, having taken over from Dr Teo Ming Kian, who has guided us with steady hands from 2012. I look forward to working closely with Benny, and all our current Board members to further our mission, and help bring TLL to greater heights.
I would also like to thank all previous Board members for their guidance and to all existing and ex-TLL scientists, administration and support personnel for their dedication, hard work and commitment to our cause.
To those with a million dreams who gravitate towards solving an important problem, know that there’s a world waiting for you at TLL. Our future is made possible when our purpose attracts knowledge seekers and truth finders, people who are energised to furthering bold, original and impactful research to improves lives.
Much remains to be done. Together, we can work with partners and stakeholders to continue bringing life sciences to life, and to invent, innovate and invest in creating a better world.
1 Research Link
National University of Singapore
Singapore 117604
