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2023
19 July 2023
SMART researchers uncover novel bacterial communication system to combat antimicrobial resistance
12 July 2023
SMART launches new research group M3S to advance AI, automation and the future of work
06 June 2023
SMART researchers discover novel combination therapy to counter antibiotic-resistant Mycobacterium abscessus infections
04 May 2023
SMART researchers create world’s smallest LED and holographic microscope that enable conversion of existing mobile phone cameras into high-resolution microscopes
18 April 2023
SMART introduces three research initiatives to revolutionise diagnostic capabilities for health applications
Supported by grants disbursed by the National Research Foundation (NRF), these studies will aid the further development of nanosensor technology for the detection of foodborne bacteria and gut health, and microfiltration technology for infectious disease
14 March 2023
SMART researchers develop the world's first microneedle-based drug delivery technique for plants
07 March 2023
SMART researchers develop novel combination bacterium- and host-targeted therapy for treating vancomycin-resistant bacterial infections
20 February 2023
SMART researchers develop first nanotube sensors capable of detecting and distinguishing gibberellin plant hormones
2022
22 September 2022
SMART and NTU Singapore develop a quick test kit to determine a person’s immunity against COVID-19 and its variants
25 August 2022
SMART Innovation Centre awarded five-year NRF Grant; focusing on developing new deep tech ventures
Disbursed through the Innovation Centre’s grant programmes, the NRF grant will continue to help scientist-entrepreneurs nurture and commercialise their groundbreaking innovations
22 August 2022
SMART Advances in the Detection and Quantification of Viral Pathogens in Wastewater
30 June 2022
SMART research reveals promising uses of non-destructive sensors to aid food security and enhance sustainable agriculture
Recent advancements of in vivo and surface or airborne sensors to diagnose plant health will improve crop growth and minimise resources used
20 June 2022
SMART Researchers Pioneer Novel Way to Detect Microbial Contamination in Cell Cultures
The anomaly detection model utilizes machine learning to detect the presence of microbial contamination within a few minutes
19 May 2022
SMART researchers enable early-stage detection of microbial contamination in cell therapy
Rapid and accurate analytical test method capable of early-stage detection of microbial contaminations enhances the production of high-quality cell therapy products
17 February 2022
SMART researchers discover unique lysin capable of killing deadly multidrug-resistant bacteria
Novel lysin Abp013 has shown promising antimicrobial ability against Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae
11 February 2022
Singapore study sheds light on antibiotics-associated diarrhea
06 January 2022
SMART Researchers Discover Novel Way to Perform ‘General Inverse Design’ with High Accuracy
The breakthrough could pave the way for developing technologies that can identify materials according to their desired properties for specific applications
2021
18 November 2021
SMART researchers develop method for early detection of bacterial infection in crops
Novel Raman Spectroscopy-based method enables early detection and quantification of pathogens in plants, which can impact plant disease management and agricultural industry
12 November 2021
SMART Develops 10-Minute Test for Detection of COVID Immunity
Newly developed paper-based blood test can determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibodies within 10 minutes
26 October 2021
SMART Researchers Discover New Way to Generate Light Through Use of Pre-existing Defects in Semiconductor Materials
The discovery demonstrates a practical method to overcome current challenges in the manufacture of indium gallium nitride (InGaN) LEDs with considerably higher indium concentration, through the formation of quantum dots that emit long-wavelength light
02 September 2021
SMART Researchers Design Novel Sensors to Detect Plant Hormones
Breakthrough study can transform screening process and enable rapid testing for herbicide resistance in the agricultural industry
21 July 2021
SMART Breakthrough in Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Variant in Wastewater
SMART researchers have developed an innovative method to detect and quantify the more transmissible B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant of concern via wastewater epidemiology
01 July 2021
Next-generation transport is now well on the road
A decade of research has brought future mobility closer to the present
07 June 2021
SMART Researchers Develop Method for Rapid, Accurate Detection of Viruses
Four times faster than conventional PCR methods, new approach called RADICA is highly specific, sensitive, and resistant to inhibitors
20 May 2021
E-scooters as a new micro-mobility service: SMART researchers explore the potential of e-scooter sharing as a replacement for short-distance transit in Singapore
SMART researchers found that e-scooters are not only a last-mile solution to complement transit services, but also provide a mobility service for short-distance transit trips
05 May 2021
SMART Evaluates Impact of Competition between Autonomous Vehicles and Public Transit
The study conducted in Singapore determined benefits of competition and the potential impact for future urban cities and transport systems
22 April 2021
SMART Breakthrough in Materials Discovery Enables ‘Twistronics’ for Bulk Systems
The findings allow manipulation of materials for the first time by stacking films at a twist angle, allowing a new way to control light emitting from materials
19 April 2021
SMART breakthrough to enhance travel behaviour research with artificial neural networks
12 April 2021
SMART Discovers the Science Behind Varying Performance of Different Coloured LEDs
The findings pave the way for development of more efficient, next-gen LEDs covering the entire visible spectrum
31 March 2021
SMART Study Finds Ridesharing Intensifies Urban Road Congestion
The study conducted across the United States revealed the intensity of road congestion increased by almost 1% while the duration of congestion rose by 4.5%
25 March 2021
SMART researchers develop 15-minute immune-profiling deterministic lateral displacement assay to assess immune response
Novel DLD assay is capable of rapidly assessing host inflammatory response, allowing patients exhibiting life-threatening hyper-aggressive immune response to be identified and treated expeditiously, potentially making the difference between life or death
10 February 2021
Novel Analytical tools developed by SMART key to Next-generation Agriculture
Next-gen analytical technologies will enable sustainable practices in traditional and urban agriculture
26 January 2021
SMART Designs Tool to Investigate Bacteria Behind Hospital Infections
Scalable CRISPRi system allows scientists to identify and tackle causes of E. faecalis-related diseases and drug resistance
2020
08 December 2020
SMART Researchers Design Portable Device For Fast Detection of Plant Stress
Raman leaf-clip sensor would allow rapid diagnosis of nutrition deficiency in plants, enabling farmers to maximise crop yield in a sustainable way
02 December 2020
SMART researchers develop new class of plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
For the first time, researchers from SMART have engineered a living plant-based sensor for the detection of arsenic in the belowground environment
01 December 2020
SMART Researchers Develop Customised Targeting of Bacteria Using Lysins
The discovery can help cure bacterial infections without inducing resistance or causing harm to good bacteria
25 November 2020
New Discovery by SMART Allows Early Detection of Shade Avoidance Syndrome in Plants
Researchers use Raman spectroscopy for early detection of SAS, which can help farmers better monitor plant health and lead to improved crop yield
29 October 2020
SMART Researchers Develop New Gelatin Microcarrier for Cell Production
Gelatin-based microcarriers offer higher yield and scalability compared to existing commercial microcarriers
24 September 2020
SMART Study Compares Benefits of Scooter-Sharing vs Bike-Sharing
The findings suggest scooter-sharing allowed for increased sharing frequency with fewer vehicles needed, and proposes several initiatives to further promote sustainable development of services
22 September 2020
SMART Researchers Receive Intra-CREATE Grant for Personalised Medicine and Cell Therapy
Funds will support research on glaucoma through retinal biometrics, and neural cell implantation therapy for spinal cord injury
14 September 2020
SMART Researchers Develop Fast and Efficient Method to Produce Red Blood Cells
New technology cuts down on cell culture time by half and uses more targeted cell sorting and purification methods
12 August 2020
SMART Researchers Find New Way to Make Bacteria More Sensitive to Antibiotics
Study finds that exposing bacteria to hydrogen sulfide can increase antimicrobial sensitivity in bacteria that do not produce H2S
30 July 2020
SMART Researchers Develop Potential Antibody Treatment for Yellow Fever in Seven Months
27 July 2020
SMART Finds New and Safe Method that Enhances Dengue Vaccination - Paving Way to Wide Use
21 July 2020
How does Ridesourcing Substitute for Public Transit Network?
New research by SMART finds that one third of Ridesourcing substitutes Public Transit
08 June 2020
New Satellite-based Study Highlights Extent of Peatland Damage Across Southeast Asia
Satellite mapping through InSAR remote sensing of subsidence helps to measure how much carbon has been released into the atmosphere from peatland drainage and drying
18 May 2020
SMART Researchers Receive NMRC Grant to Develop Rapid Non-Invasive Paper-Based Serological and Diagnostic Tests for COVID-19
Using engineered binder proteins to detect viral proteins or antibodies rather than RNA, the new tests may overcome current challenges faced in testing for SARS-CoV-2 virus
06 May 2020
SMART Researchers Uncover New Anti-Phage Defence Mechanisms in Bacteria
Groundbreaking discovery explains why some bacteria have been able to defend against phage therapy, and opens new ways for the medical community to overcome existing challenges
16 April 2020
SMART and MIT Develop Nanosensors for Real-Time Plant Health Monitoring
New nanobionic approach allows scientists to study the communication within plants, providing valuable insights to improve crop yields
04 March 2020
SMART Announces Revolutionary New Process for Scientific Applications
New microfluidic process enables researchers to create unique environment for developing medicine that cannot be achieved through conventional methods, paving the way for more potent, high-quality drugs
2019
13 December 2019
SMART and NTU researchers design polymer that can kill drug-resistant bacteria, taking a step towards solving the crisis of antimicrobial resistance
New polymer may pave the way for developing drugs to which bacteria are significantly less resistant, a breakthrough that could save hundreds of thousands of lives each year
07 November 2019
SMART Discovers Breakthrough Way to Look at the Surface of Nanoparticles, Accelerating Nano-engineering of Materials
New method to explore the surface of nanoparticles, unlike existing chemical procedures which have severe limitations
30 September 2019
The Future of Chips: SMART Announces Successful Way to Commercially Manufacture Novel Integrated Silicon III-V Chips
MIT’s Research Enterprise in Singapore has developed a commercially viable way to create new Silicon III-V Chips, paving the way for intelligent optoelectronic and 5G devices
19 September 2019
A New Look Into Cellular Diagnostics: SMART Announces a Revolutionary Tech to Study Cell Nanomechanics
New research discovery of SMART, MIT’s Research Enterprise in Singapore, in collaboration with MIT’s Laser Biomedical Research Center (LBRC), enables scientists to study, for the first time, membrane mechanics of cell’s nucleus
26 July 2019
Accelerating Microbial Manufacturing: SMART Announces Genetic Engineering Breakthrough for Urban Farming
New research at SMART interdisciplinary research group, DiSTAP, which focuses on precision agriculture, revolutionises the creation of genetic material, enabling drastically accelerated development of key microbial factories for urban farming in Singapore
15 July 2019
MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore launches new research group, boosting nation’s cell therapies R&D
27 March 2019
SMART novel nanotube carriers may revolutionise gene-delivery in live plant
Targeting the chloroplasts of plants, instead of their nucleus, this revolutionary method provides a super-precise, safer, stable and low-cost chloroplast-transformation in crops, using 1,000 times less DNA.
01 February 2019
Eugene A. Fitzgerald appointed SMART CEO & Director
31 January 2019
Saving Peatlands
Dr Alex Cobb of CENSAM, our 'Peat Doctor' literally gets his hands dirty and grimy so as to develop tools to predict when and where peatlands are flammable, and how peatlands can be better managed to reduce fire and haze
31 January 2019
Battle against Malaria drug-resistance
23 January 2019
EmTech Asia 2019 - SMART wows crowd with cutting-edge innovations
AMR, DiSTAP & FM showcase innovations at two-day conference
2018
21 November 2018
Burning Indonesian peat causes 2014/15 haze in Singapore
Radiocarbon measurements provide evidence that the origin of the haze over Sumatra's neighbors is peat, not deforestation and waste burning as many believed
24 October 2018
Helping blood cells regenerate after radiation therapy
Method boosts differentiation of stem cells into mature blood cell types, may help leukemia and lymphoma patients.
08 October 2018
SMART and NTU Singapore scientists have discovered a potential treatment for severe malaria
25 July 2018
Collaborating on SMART new technology
Inaugural SMART Research & Enterprise Mixer (REMix) launched to promote collaboration
17 July 2018
Octo-bot in Guinness World Records
The world's fastest-accelerating underwater robot which can go from 0 to 11.7km/h in just 0.95 seconds
16 July 2018
Tough questions, not-so-easy answers
The third Science, Technology & Policy workshop themed "The Future of Work"
10 July 2018
Singapore acts to stem bacterial resistance to antibiotics
A feature story on AMR IRG in RIE News
04 July 2018
We are 11!
SMART celebrates its anniversary on 4th of July
20 June 2018
CEO Daniel Hastings to head MIT Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
He will take up his new position as of 1 Jan 2019
02 June 2018
Having fun while exploring the realm of bacteria and antibiotics
AMR galvanizes the public to join the fight against antimicrobial resistance at Tech Saturday Upsized! - a free technological carnival for the public
31 May 2018
Bad air days? CENSAM's research unveils answer
Dr Lee Hsiang-He, SMART research scientist, tells us more
10 April 2018
SMART in RIE News - NRF's inaugural emagazine
SMART alumni Dr Yok Hian Chionh and Dr Erik Velasco's research featured in this issue
02 April 2018
Getting acquainted with SMART self-driving car
Watch Channel 8's 狮城有约 or "Hello Singapore" for an introduction to SMART AV technology
09 March 2018
Dockless bike-sharing findings by SMART could boost usage, reduce urban and visual pollution
First-ever research based on real dataset, on usage of dockless bike-sharing in Singapore
08 March 2018
Research for impact - the SMART way forward
01 March 2018
Getting from start to end of Orchard Road? Take the MRT
That's the best way forward, with the least air pollution exposure
31 January 2018
SMART wows crowd at EmTech Asia
AMR and DiSTAP showcase research capabilities
08 January 2018
FM bags two awards at TRB Meeting
2017
01 December 2017
Poised for impact on urban farming and overcoming antimicrobial resistance
Two new SMART research groups - AMR and DiSTAP - launched at CREATE@10 Symposium
28 November 2017
Reconciling Singapore's deep-tech agenda with mature life sciences sector
Howard Califano, SMART Innovation Centre Director, shares his thoughts in this Asian Scientist story
21 November 2017
Three cheers for three SMART researchers
Congrats for making it to the Top 10 Finalist List of MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Asia
29 September 2017
The Future of Mobility
SMART FM self-driving buggy and scooter featured in Discovery Channel / Audi Innovation Hub
16 August 2017
BioSyM's Lead PI Krystyn Van Vliet named MIT associate provost
03 August 2017
Look who's on the SMART self-driving buggy
HK CE Carrie Lam visits CREATE
02 August 2017
Deadly heat waves projected in South Asia
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh will be most affected
18 July 2017
Peatlands could face further losses
10 July 2017
Examining the "Future of Science, Tech & Policy" in Singapore
#FSTP2017 - a great success
04 July 2017
SMART celebrates 10 years of success
Celebrating breakthroughs, translational impact and success
26 May 2017
SMART FM trials self-driving wheelchair
23 April 2017
Growing innovation smarts
22 April 2017
S'pore bets on robot vehicles to drive the future
31 March 2017
Her core cell belief
29 March 2017
SMART autonomous kayak joins fight against algae
22 March 2017
SMART partners J&J Innovation and ETPL to launch Singapore QuickFire Challenge Competition
03 March 2017
Industries and vehicles add to bad air days
10 February 2017
MIT Hacking Medicine Robotics - first hackathon in Asia focused on social use of robotics for eldercare
08 February 2017
Five from SMART elected to the National Academy of Engineering
2016
29 November 2016
How Prof Daniela Rus combines automation and mobility for a SMARTER world
23 November 2016
Singapore-developed tech a fillip to cancer treatment
22 November 2016
SMART’s new Innovation Office to launch scientists from bench to business
17 November 2016
Care for a ride on the self-driving PMD?
12 November 2016
Discovery by scientists here may help fight against TB
20 September 2016
What do we breathe while waiting for the bus?
30 June 2016
SMART advances cancer therapy – Tumour Treating Fields – with a novel microfluidic device
24 June 2016
Developing interest in science and policy research
16 May 2016
House dust mites worsen Asthma
The bugs and their droppings can prevent DNA repair, affect lung function: Study
27 April 2016
Op-Ed: Gazing into tech crystal ball, what Smart Nation vision will result in
21 April 2016
Monitoring Singapore's maritime environment using bio-inspired robots, sensors
Feature in OpenGov
18 March 2016
Tapping more of the sun's energy with highest efficiency, locally-made solar cell
19 February 2016
LEES PI wins US Presidential Early Career Award
26 January 2016
EmTech Asia: SMART innovations wow crowd
25 January 2016
New MIT-CREATE Global Connector Program
01 January 2016
Zegras appointed as lead investigator for SMART FM
2015
23 October 2015
Shivers over growing plankton to cool earth
12 October 2015
SMART-NUS driverless car trials launched at One-north
17 July 2015
Engineering a potential treatment for all four dengue serotypes
08 July 2015
Inaugural CREATE Symposium looks at trends and challenges in urban mobility planning, transportation systems & technologies
Future Mobility was opened by Mr Pang Kin Keong, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Singapore
30 March 2015
Octopus-inspired robot – the fastest underwater robot based on the given power – developed in Singapore
Ability to morph (change shape), propel itself and turn quickly in water (i.e. super-manoeuvrability) efficiently and silently, lending itself to future possibilities in surveillance and inspection
2014
07 October 2014
New technique that identifies rare stem cells from bone marrow will give clinicians a fillip in stem-cell treatment of joint, bone and muscle repair
World’s first novel method for label-free identification of stem cells that will lead to more consistent and efficacious stem cell therapies
02 September 2014
Scientists in Singapore develop groundbreaking technique for early and rapid malaria diagnosis
Low-cost field detection system can detect malaria infection within minutes with just a drop of blood
01 July 2014
First high-fidelity coral-based lead (Pb) study in Singapore and Indian Ocean
SMART unveils history of heavy metal lead (Pb) level and its sources in Singapore and Indian Ocean over the past decades
17 February 2014
SMART-guarding water resources with first-of-its-kind holistic sensor
23 January 2014
Scientists develop new type of mice with human immune system, red blood cells for malaria research
14 January 2014
SMART launches first Singapore-developed driverless car designed for operations on public roads
Electric car converted into an autonomous vehicle at low cost
2013
30 December 2013
SMART welcomes new director, Daniel Hastings
19 November 2013
Dr Intan’s contribution to ‘greening’ of our world
Translated Q&A story published in Indonesian in the Indonesian news section of DW in Berlin
06 November 2013
Fact Sheet: SMART autonomous vehicle
11 September 2013
Dengue: Humanised mouse model paves way to understand complex dengue disease, validate novel therapeutics
Humanised mouse model developed for dengue infection captures key features of the disease, paving the way for scientists to understand the mystery behind the dengue disease and test novel and potential therapeutics for it
20 August 2013
SMART develops whisker-like sensors that can potentially replace expensive ‘eyes and ears’ of AUVs, submarines & boats
First in world to produce Harbour Seal whisker-like sensors that embody undulations, exploit workings of follicles to help marine vehicles manoeuvre, navigate & even track objects underwater
31 May 2013
SMART lady researchers “deep dive” into corals
Feature story in conjunction with World Environment Day on 5 Jun 2013
17 April 2013
SMART researchers discover biomarkers for Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever
Biomarkers help to distinguish between dengue patients who suffer from mild Dengue Fever (DF) and those who suffer from the potentially lethal Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF)
2012
24 April 2012
NUS, SMART researchers novel findings published in PNAS
NUS and SMART researchers publish novel findings on force-induced DNA structural transitions
2011
06 April 2011
LIVE Singapore! Pulse of city in real-time
2010
01 December 2010
SMART researchers develop mice with complete human blood system cells
Breakthrough will help advance both basic and applied research in infectious diseases, blood cell cancers and autoimmune diseases
01 July 2010
US$6 million venture capital raised for biotech spinoff from MIT SMART Centre
03 March 2010
SMART Centre launches three new programmes to attract talented young researchers to Singapore
02 February 2010
New Innovation Centre bridges innovation gap, connects Boston venture capitalists, international business community with community in Singapore
02 February 2010
Innovation Centre’s grant programme adopts MIT Desphande Center Model to accelerate good scientific discoveries toward commercialisation
2009
23 September 2009
First batch of NUS, NTU undergraduate scholars complete research internship at SMART
10 June 2009
SMART, MIT researchers uncover genetic differences between 2009 H1N1 strain and previously circulating H1N1 strain
2009 strain would only require one key mutation or change to become resistant to viral inhibitors like Tamiflu®
10 March 2009
SMART names Professor Rohan Abeyaratne as new Director
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