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Haihan Tan

Curriculum Vitae

  • Education:

    University of Cambridge (2006-2009), King’s College London (2011-now)

  • Qualifications:

    BA (Hons) Biology, MA (Cantab)

  • Work History:

    Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore

  • Current Job:

    PhD student

  • My Work

    I look at how cells know that they should be part of the heart, and not another part of the body.

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    The heart is an amazing organ, and all of us need a healthy heart to live well. But after a heart attack, an injured heart can’t repair itself very well.

    With the help of our little zebrafish, I am trying to find out what makes a young cell know that it will finally become part of a heart, and use that knowledge to make stem cells better able to become “pre-heart” cells that can be used to rebuild an injured heart.

  • My Typical Day

    Coffee, lab work, more coffee, and fish time.

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    I always start off with a good strong coffee before I put on my lab coat (and sometimes the thinking cap) and potter around with experiments. More coffee at regular intervals throughout the day keeps me going, and the day is never complete without a therapeutic trip to the aquarium to visit our zebrafish!

  • My Interview

    • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

      Friendly, geeky, curious.

      What or who inspired you to follow your career?

      I’ve been amazed by the natural world since young, and David Attenborough’s documentaries sure helped too.

  • My profile link:
    https://ias.im/u.40470

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