A*STAR Skin Research Labs

Accelerating Skin Science for Human Health, Innovation and Societal Impact

A*STAR Skin Research Labs (A*STAR SRL) is Singapore’s research institute for skin research under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). We drive high-value, interdisciplinary research that translates into tangible outcomes for human health, clinical practice and partner with industry to innovate, with a strong focus on Asian relevant skin biology.

Our mission is clear: To bridge discovery to impact by generating breakthrough knowledge and technologies that address unmet needs in dermatology and skin health.

Translating Skin Science into Solutions

A*STAR SRL delivers mission-driven research across three strategic pillars: 

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Skin Disease

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Skin Health and Ageing

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Skin MedTech and Biophotonics

We operate as an integral part of Singapore’s biomedical innovation ecosystem, with strong institutional partnerships that span academia, healthcare and industry. As a founding member of the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) — a tripartite collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) and NHG Health (NHG). We catalyze multi-disciplinary efforts to solve clinically relevant challenges in dermatology and skin health. Our research drives the development of novel therapeutics, diagnostics and medical technologies with clear pathways to clinical translation and commercial adoption.

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The People Behind the Science

A*STAR SRL brings together a critical mass of leading scientists and engineers across cell and molecular biology, immunology, microbiome science, bioengineering and digital technologies. We exist to bridge fundamental discovery science and translational impact - advancing the frontiers of skin research, enabling innovation that improves lives and contributing to Singapore’s position as a global leader in Asian skin research.

Horizontal Platforms

A*STAR SRL’s horizontal technology platforms underpin and accelerate research across programmes. Spanning Asian skin biobank and model development, skin metabolomics and bioinformatics our horizontal platforms integrate advanced technologies, standardized workflows, and deep domain expertise to support discovery, clinical translation, and industry collaboration across multiple research areas.

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