Our Team

Coming from all walks of life, our lab boasts a vibrant and energetic environment. In our lab, equality is paramount—regardless of roles or titles, every member's voice is valued and treated with respect.

With comprehensive expertise spanning various branches of immunology, our members are the very foundation of our research and actively support one another by offering insights and assistance to advance their research endeavors.

Jun Siong LOW

Principal Investigator

I was born in Malaysia and moved to Singapore for high school. After my Bachelors at University College London, I went to Yale University for my PhD in Immunology with Susan Kaech and Richard Flavell. I then did my postdoc with Federica Sallusto and Antonio Lanzavecchia at IRB and ETH Zurich, before setting up my own lab. I enjoy fitness and racket sports!

Clara KOH

Research Fellow

Hi! My name is Clara. I'm from Singapore, and I just completed my PhD at NUS with Professor Nicholas Gascoigne. My research interest is in understanding T cell dysfunction and finding new strategies for therapeutic applications. Outside of research, I dance to keep myself grounded and inspired!!

Timothy TAN

Research Fellow

I'm Tim, from the Philippines. I did my PhD in the lab of Nicholas Wu at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am interested in B cells and antibodies in cancer. Outside of the lab, I enjoy cooking, reading, and swimming.

Ronald LOVEL

Research Associate

My name is Ronald, born in Jakarta, Indonesia. I did my Master degree training in Chung Cheng University, Taiwan. I am interested in cell and gene therapy for cancer treatment. I enjoy travelling to try new delicacies and outdoor exercise.

Sarah TIU

Senior Research Officer

I'm Sarah, born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was raised in Singapore from the age of four. I graduated from NUS and has a keen interest in Cancer Immunology. I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures and food with my family.

Jia Xin LOH

Laboratory Executive

I'm Jia Xin from Singapore, graduating back in 2023 with a Bachelors in Lifescience. Working at FACS Facility has sparked my interest in applying flow cytometry across research fields, particularly in using this technology to identify cells that contribute to meat flavour profiles. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gaming and cooking, all hobbies that can be enjoyed from the comfort of my own home.

Joshua HOW

Lab Technician

Hi, I'm Joshua and I was born here in Singapore. I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic with a diploma in Biotechnology and taking some time in bettering my understanding in immunology before pursuing further studies. I play in symphonic bands in my free time, and I enjoy creating music as well.

Don SIM

PhD Student

My name is Don. I was born in Singapore, where I pursued my Bachelors at NUS, and my undergraduate research under Prof Nicholas Gascoigne, studying T cell signalling. I am interested in dissecting T cell responses against solid tumors for better design of immunotherapies. In my free time, I enjoying watching TV series and dancing.

Aviel TAN

PhD Student

Hello! My name is Aviel. I was born in Singapore. I completed my Bachelor's at NUS and conducted my undergraduate research in Professor Nicholas Gascoigne's lab, where I focused on T cell therapeutic signaling. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Cancer Biology. My research interests involve discovering novel ways to modulate T and B cells in the fight against cancer and delving deeper into genetic engineering techniques. During my free time, I'm always looking for an opportunity to experiment with the cooking appliances I've purchased XD

Emmett WONG

Clinician - PhD Student

My name is Emmett. I was born in Hong Kong, and moved to Singapore when I was three. I am a nephrologist and transplant physician by training, and have completed my Master in Medicine (Internal Medicine) and Master of Clinical Investigation. I have recently returned from a fellowship in Winnipeg, Canada, working on human leukocyte antigen (HLA), eplet immunology, and transplant rejection research. My passion and long-term goal is to become a clinician-scientist who can advance personalized medicine in kidney transplantation and increase access to transplantation through clinical and translational research in transplant immunology. I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my two lovely children aged 7 and 2. Singing karaoke is a pastime that I can never find enough time for.

Minseo KIM

Undergraduate Researcher

My name is Minseo, and I was born in Seoul, Korea. I am currently studying in NUS as an undergraduate in Life Sciences. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer and working on my knitting projects.

WONG Wei Wen

Undergraduate Researcher

Hello! My name is Wei Wen and I am from Singapore. I am a Life Sciences undergraduate student who is currently doing my final year project. My interests in immunology, cancer and infectious diseases were what drew me to join JSL lab. I love hawker food, coffee/matcha and Kpop. I also an avid tennis fan