Cherng-Wen Darren Tan
Dr. Cherng-Wen Darren Tan
Institute of Synthetic Bioarchitectures
Location Muthgasse 11, 1190 Wien
Email darren.tan@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-80457
General biology Medical engineering Cell biology Nanobiotechnology Molecular biology Medical biotechnology Cell therapy
Research Focus
My research work is driven by three aims: (i) to contribute to knowledge-building (Science); (ii) to contribute to problem-solving (Engineering); and (iii) to teach and pass on knowledge (Legacy).
I have chosen to focus my attentions on searching for alternative means of treating human disease and disability. This is embodied in three projects: (i) the development of personalised artificial cells for membrane studies and disease treatment; (ii) the development of personalised cytoplasts for rescuing or augmenting cell function in pathological conditions; and (iii) the development of decoy artificial cells for targeted drug delivery and pathogen interference.
Career
- 2013 Deputy to Institute Head (University Assistant), Institute of Synthetic Bioarchitectures, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria
- 2009 - 2012 Scientist I / RSE II, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- 2004 - 2009 Doctoral candidate, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- 2003 - 2004 Laboratory Officer, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- 2001 - 2003 Senior Research Officer Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- 2000 - 2001 Research Officer, Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
- 1999 - 2000 Honours in Cell and Molecular Biology, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- 1998 - 1999 Laboratory Assistant, Molecular Angiogenesis Laboratory, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- 1996 - 1999 Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology), National University of Singapore, Singapore
Awards
- Year: 2005 Awards: President Graduate Fellowship, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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