What We Do
At iSEA, we are passionate about advancing bioimaging technologies and their transformative impact on healthcare. Our journey began with a vision to connect and empower the bioimaging community across Southeast Asia, ensuring that researchers, scientists, and practitioners have access to cutting-edge tools, training, and collaborative opportunities.
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Fostering innovation and scientific discovery is at the heart of what we do. By nurturing a collaborative network within Southeast Asia, we aim to bring together diverse expertise to tackle pressing healthcare challenges that affect people worldwide. Our region, rich in diversity and untapped potential, offers unique insights that can lead to groundbreaking solutions in medical research and diagnostics.
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Through our work, we seek to create a unified ASEAN Bioimaging Community, strengthening its position as a key player on the global bioimaging stage. By connecting Southeast Asia's vibrant bioimaging talent with global initiatives, we hope to drive scientific progress and contribute to the worldwide advancement of healthcare technologies. Together, we can shape the future of bioimaging and its impact on improving lives globally.
Our Working Group
Training and Education
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This group aims to coordinate efforts with local networks and societies, promote knowledge sharing among professionals, create resources that enhance skills for both professionals and students, organize workshops and courses to highlight best practices, and support the development of new training programs in the area.
Communication
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This group takes charge of all internal and external communications for iSEA. They focus on crafting and implementing a communication strategy for iSEA, managing content for the iSEA website and social media channels, promoting iSEA’s activities to the scientific community and the public, and fostering collaboration among iSEA members.
Alliance with Partners
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This group is dedicated to fostering strong relationships with corporate and industry partners. Their aims include discovering private sector allies who align with iSEA's mission, managing those partnerships effectively, collaborating on exciting joint projects, and actively promoting iSEA's mission and values to these key stakeholders.
Outreach Community Program
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This group will focus on raising awareness and driving key initiatives, including engaging communities to inspire future scientists, showcasing Southeast Asia's scientific achievements globally, and connecting ASEAN locally and internationally to improve access to microscopy. These efforts aim to foster collaboration and innovation in the region.
Inaugural Committee Members
Satoshi Ogawa
Optical Imaging Platform, Monash University Malaysia
Graham Wright
A*STAR Research and A*STAR Microscopy Platform, Singapore
Isabelle Bonne
Electron Microscopy Unit at National University Singapore
Fitria Dwi Ayuningtyas
Scientific Imaging Center at ITB, Indonesia
Rita Maliza
Andalas University, Indonesia
Rahimi Syaidah
Universitas Indonesia
Sukanya Shyama Sundar
Multiphoton Microscopy Core Facility at National University Singapore
Wibool Piyawattanametha
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Marc Christian Guinto
The Phillipines
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Tassanee Lerksuthirat
Mahidol University, Thailand
Naphat Satapoomin
Mahidol University, Thailand
Ery Kus Dwianingsih
Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia
Emil C. Lat
University of the Philippines Los Banos
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Marshita
Optical Imaging Platform, Monash University Malaysia
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Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is composed of distinguished experts from diverse fields of bioimaging, healthcare, and research.
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This esteemed group provides strategic guidance, fostering the growth and development of the bioimaging community across Southeast Asia.
Director
Advanced Imaging Center at HHMI Janelia
Teng-Leong Chew
Manager
Monash Micro Imaging Clayton, Australia
Stephen Firth
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