Meet
Our Team
Get to know the people behind Biolonic Currents Electromagnetic Pulsing Systems (BICEPS) Laboratory.
Charlene Fong
Master’s student/Research Assistant
Charlene Fong
Master’s student/Research Assistant
I am a research assistant with over six years of experience. My current research area is on magnetically-induced skeletal muscle secretome on breast cancer cells. From the magnetically-induced muscle secretome, I hope to explore the anti-cancer role of Klotho. Currently, I am also pursuing a Master of Science degree at NUS.
When I am not at the lab, I like to spend time with my family and friends, or do some outdoor sports/exercise. I also like spending time on a good book and reading up on things that interests me. From time to time you may also find me just pausing to silently admire nature.🌿
Craig Wong
PhD Candidate
Craig Wong
PhD Candidate
I am Craig, a PhD student in the BICEPS laboratory. As a clinical doctor previously, I was interested in type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders that occur frequently in the community. I feel that by being in the lab and researching pulsed electromagnetic fields allows me to do that as we study how PEMFS can improve biomarkers that are adversely affected by type 2 diabetes.
I also look forward to researching other areas in PEMF treatment including its role in obesity as it is implicated in various other metabolic, cardiovascular and rheumatological diseases.
Hendrick Bai
Visiting Master’s scholar
(East China Normal University)
Hendrick Bai
Visiting Master’s scholar
(East China Normal University)
I am an exercise believer and also love doing exercise. In order to learn more about how exercise improves human health by stimulating skeletal muscle and how electromagnetic stimulation mimics the effects of exercise, I applied for an internship to the BICEPS team. Under the training of BICEPS team, I am attempting to put up a protocol for skeletal muscle phenotyping and investigating the different effects of PEMF on skeletal muscle proliferation under different parameters.
I like to travel around Singapore while I’m not working in the lab. This is my first time visiting Singapore. I would like to describe Singapore as advanced, passionate and warm hearted just like the BICEPS team.
Jan Nikolas Iversen
PhD Candidate
(IHealthtech Scholar)
Jan Nikolas Iversen
PhD Candidate
(IHealthtech Scholar)
I’m currently investigating the role of PEMFs as an exercise-mimetic and its implication in breast cancer. My research interests include muscle physiology, muscle diseases, extreme physiology and sports science. My hobbies include going to the gym, playing football, video games and sci-fi movies/series.
Jasmine Yap Lye Yee
Lab Manager
Jasmine Yap Lye Yee
Lab Manager
My research focus on using molecular tools such as CRISPR Cas9 to study the function of proteins in different types of cancer.
My interests: outdoor activities such as hiking and running. Love to travel and blog about what I have experienced during my travels.
Dr. Rafhanah Banu Binte Abdul Razar
Research Fellow
Dr Rafhanah Banu Binte Abdul Razar
Research Fellow
I joined the BICEPS lab as I was intrigued by the multi-faceted applications of electromagnetic field in various disease indications. I have particular interest in exploring the ability of PEMF to stimulate stem cell secretome to enhance neural protection and regeneration in the hope that PEMF can one day be used for neurodegenerative indications.
Outside the lab, my interest include reading and travelling to new places to explore different cultures!
Dr. Shizuka Aritomi
Visiting Research Scientist
(Ajinomoto, Japan)
Dr Shizuka Aritomi
Visiting Research Scientist
(Ajinomoto, Japan)
Hello, my name is Shizuka Aritomi. I have always been deeply interested in the beauty of science and discovery, which fuels my passion for research. I am particularly excited about contributing to advances in anti-aging research and am dedicated to our laboratory's latest projects. My days in the laboratory, working on our latest projects, are filled with motivation to unravel the complex aging phenomenon and leverage this research to benefit an aging society. I strive to pursue new knowledge and solve our society's challenges.
Viresh Krishnan Sukumar
PhD Candidate
(NUS Centre for Cancer Research Scholar)
Viresh Krishnan Sukumar
PhD Candidate
(NUS Centre for Cancer Research Scholar)
I'm currently investigating the role of PEMFs on macrophages in the context of cancer. My research interest lies in understanding the immune system in order to harness it's abilities to combat diseases like cancer. I also enjoy fastfood, banter and ice cream breaks with my labmates between experiments.