Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
Somika Bhatnagar has a diverse work experience in the field of biotechnology and research. Somika is currently an Affiliate Faculty at Singapore Management University, starting in October 2023. Prior to this, they held the role of Head of Plant Transformation and Tissue Culture at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory since 2015. From 2010 to 2014, they were the Manager of Strategic Research Planning in Tree Biotechnology and also worked as a Manager (Technical) at BioForest Pvt Ltd from 2006 to 2012. Somika also has experience as a Post Doctoral Fellow and Research Officer, having worked from 2003 to 2007.
Somika Bhatnagar holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Plant Molecular Biology from Delhi University, which they obtained in 2003. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Philosophy degree in Plant Molecular Biology from Delhi University in 1997. In 1996, they completed their Master of Science in Botany from the University of Rajasthan, and in 1994, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Botany and Chemistry from Banasthali Vidyapith. Somika completed their secondary education with a CBSE 12 degree in Science from Birla Balika Vidya Peeth, Pilani in 1991. Somika Bhatnagar has also obtained additional certifications, including a certificate course in Bioinformatics from S-Star Alliance, Singapore in 2003 and the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Lectureship from University Grant Commission (UGC) and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India in 1997. In recent years, they have obtained certifications in Biodiversity Fundamentals from the UN Global Compact Academy in 2023 and an Advanced Certificate in Driving Sustainability for the Future from Singapore Management University in 2022.
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Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) is a non-profit organization established in 2002 to undertake cutting edge research in molecular biology and genetics utilizing a broad range of model organisms. TLL is affiliated to the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. It is located within the campus of the National University of Singapore and is situated alongside other research institutes and academic departments of the university. We have about 220 researchers from over 23 countries. Our vision is to create an environment which can attract the brightest young minds world wide, support their research and challenge them to be leaders in their own fields. The institute is based on small but well supported and interactive research groups in which originality, innovation and creativity are emphasized. Collaboration between research groups within TLL and with other local and international research groups is actively encouraged. TLL has already had a positive impact on the development of biotechnology industry in Singapore through collaborations and joint research ventures with local and international partners. Through the excellence of our research, the talented people we nurture and our collaborations with educational, research, as well as industrial partners we will help to facilitate the development of life sciences based industries in Singapore.