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Bruno Reversade was one of three up and-coming researchers who on Tuesday received grants from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star), that could each be worth up to $4.2 million. -- PHOTO: A*STAR
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FRENCH scientist Bruno Reversade became hooked on the subject of identical twins about three years ago after he split a frog egg and watched it develop into two identical embryos.
The 33-year-old is now hoping he can take the principles behind that experiment and apply them to stem cell research, specifically the cloning of organs like the liver.
The French national will now do that research here in Singapore, thanks to a new Government grant aimed at attracting promising young scientists like him.
He was one of three up and-coming researchers who on Tuesday received grants from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star), that could each be worth up to $4.2 million.
Said Dr Reversade: 'In the United States or Europe, I would be spending most of my time sourcing for funds for my research. Here, I don't have to worry about that, I can just concentrate on my research work.'
A*Star wants the grants to go towards researchers who have obtained their doctoral degrees two to four years before applying for the grants.
They also should be on their way to leading their own research teams as so-called principal investigators, a position usually reserved for more senior scientists.
Read the full story in Wednesday's edition of The Straits Times.
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