The organising committee of A*STAR IMCB’s inaugural Postdoctoral Symposium, alongside our Executive Director (far right), celebrating the success of the event.

Celebrating Postdocs at A*STAR IMCB’s Inaugural Symposium

On 19 September 2025, A*STAR IMCB’s Postdoctoral Society IMPACT hosted the institute’s first ever Postdoctoral Symposium at the Infuse Theatre, Connexis South. The event welcomed participants from across BMRC and featured a full day of science, discussions, and networking.

In her opening address, IMCB’s Executive Director A/Prof Su Xinyi highlighted the vital role of postdoctoral fellows, calling them “the unsung heroes of research” and likening them to the “nerves in the body”. Just as nerves connect different parts of a living system, postdocs link across the A*STAR ecosystem, transmitting ideas, coordinating experiments, mentoring students, and keeping projects moving forward. She also noted that when challenges arise, postdocs are often the “reflexes” of research, the first to respond, adapt, and sustain the momentum of discovery.

Participants gathering at the Infuse Theatre for A*STAR IMCB’s inaugural Postdoctoral Symposium. 

The symposium featured:

•  Flash talks and posters showcasing cutting edge research, from cancer signalling to regenerative medicine
•  A panel discussion on grant funding From Bench to Bank: Winning Grants where postdocs and PIs shared experiences and practical tips
•  Talks by IMCB Fellows (Class of 2025) spotlighting the next generation of scientific leaders
•  Networking sessions, including a lunch poster session, a prize presentation, and a closing wine and cheese gathering