The MBI-MPG Conference 2025: Mechanobiology in Space and Time featured a vibrant scientific programme, communal experiences in Singapore, and moments of remembrance.

A symposium for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to present their scientific work, network with peers, and participate in career development.

MBI is delighted to welcome the 2025 cohort of Ph.D students. Coming from a rich tapestry of countries – China, Vietnam, Singapore, India and the Philippines – these eleven outstanding individuals bring with them interdisciplinary expertise and fresh perspectives that will enrich MBI’s vibrant research community.

MBI PhD student Avery Sun was selected for the Future Leaders in Mechanobiology Seminar Series in February 2025. This monthly seminar series is hosted by the Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

MBI Director Professor Rong Li, has been elected by members of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) to serve as President of the Society in 2026. She will serve as President-Elect on the ASCB Executive Committee beginning 1 January 2025, before starting her term as President on 1 January 2026.

MBI Principal Investigator Professor Lim Chwee Teck, Director of the Institute for Health Innovation & Technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS iHealthtech) and NUSS Professor, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Society

Through useful talks, fun games and good food, MBI learnt about the dangers in the lab/workplace, and celebrated the good work MBI has done in securing a safe and healthy work environment for all

MBI's biggest in-person conference and event-of-the-year saw the convergence more than 250 enthusiastic researchers from 21 countries and their exciting discoveries from years of research in mechanobiology

Ph.D. students Jashan and Jessica represented MBI and presented their research theses in 3 short minutes, their compact but impactful presentations earning them the top awards at this year's NUS 3MT Competition.

MBI greets the latest batch of Ph.D. students in the Graduate Programme in Mechanobiology, here to hone their crafts through a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to become full-fledged mechanobiologists.

A dozen students joined the MBI Undergraduate Summer Training Programme, a 2-month internship developing theoretical understanding, practical techniques and presentation skills in mechanobiology.

MBI hosted 19 students from various Junior Colleges across Singapore, taking them on an enthralling educational journey that ventures into the crossovers of biology, physics and engineering.