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It's 2021!

1/1/2021

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From fieldwork to teaching and outreach, 2020 presented numerous challenges... Thanks to all the hardworking members of the REPROLAB who managed to still get some science done amidst these crazy times. Here’s to a better 2021 to all. pic.twitter.com/DKcuM1aT1i

— Nalini Puniamoorthy (@Nalini_DrP) January 1, 2021
Happy 2021! Here's to successful experiments and publications for everyone in the new year.
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Introduction to Mosquito Workshop

23/12/2020

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Reprolab just held an "Introduction to Mosquitos Workshop" this week, kindly organised by our mosquito experts Hui Qing (PhD student) and Tze Xuan (UROPS student). The workshop covered the basics of mosquito research like trapping, identifying, and dissecting different species of mosquito.
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Hui Qing teaching us about how to identify a mosquito
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Prof Cynthia He sampling mosquito larvae from Dillenia leaf litter
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Prof Nalini Puniamoorthy sampling mosquito larvae from Nepenthes pitcher plants
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Huiqing and Yee Ther setting up CDC CO2 trap for trapping adult mosquitos that seek out CO2 to look for bloodmeals
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​Students from Prof He's lab and new incoming students to Reprolab all learning how to identify different species of mosquitoes.
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Everyone sorting out the mosquitos that we obtained from the traps!
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Dr Nalini ​dissecting adult male mosquitos
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Hillary dissecting adult female mosquitos
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Hui Qing showing the dissection process and how to obtain the reproductive tissue and salivary glands
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Theodore and Yee Ther dissecting adult female mosquitos
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Everyone engrossed in the mosquito dissection process!
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A successful 2-day mosquito workshop! Thanks to Hui Qing and Tze Xuan for their hard work in preparing for this!
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Lab meeting Bloopers

19/11/2020

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The evidence:
The culprits:
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Thanks for bringing such joy to the lab, Hillary 😂 You're the best!!
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The Straits Times Halloween Interview

26/10/2020

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For The Straits Times's Halloween special, Dr Nalini gave a sneak peek into the work being done at NUS's black soldier fly research facility.

Read the article here:
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/clearing-up-the-bad-reputation-of-halloweens-creepy-crawlies

Happy Halloween everyone! Stay safe when trick-or-treating!
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Open Data Science TRaining - Finished!

16/9/2020

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Good job everybody for surviving 10 weeks of data science!! (Don't forget what we've learnt.)
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PhD  opportunity: Food waste management Using Black Soldier Flies

26/6/2020

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Project description
 
Global food loss and waste has been identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations (FAO) as an issue of major public concern. Around 1/3 of the world’s food goes to waste every year, and even a small country such as Singapore has had an increase of nearly 35% in food waste over the past decade. However, there is actually immense potential to upcycle this high-value food resource via insect bioconversion: Using fast-growing insects to consume food waste and produce high-value commodities.
 
Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae are able to voraciously feed on and process food waste quickly. Mature larvae and the leftover frass are also nutrient-rich, and can be processed into animal feed as well as nutrient-rich soil supplements suitable for farming. Thus, BSFs are an attractive solution for efficient organic waste management via bioconversion. BSFs could present a sustainable solution to Singapore’s crisis of food waste and security, yet there is a paucity of essential information on how we can optimize.
 
The PhD student will quantify and test bioconversion efficiency using various waste streams at NUS BSF facility. In addition, he/she/they will investigate the feasibility of industrializing BSFs in collaboration with a local industrial food waste company.
 
Requirements
  • Minimum Degree in biology, environmental science or a related field
  • Keen on working with and maintaining insects for research purposes. Fieldwork experience is desirable but absence is not a preclusion.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate with people with and without a science background.
  • Statistical background as well as proficiency in R programming and Python are preferred.
  • Written and verbal competency in English
 
Application details
 
Apply via http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/education/prospective-graduate-students.html
  • Deadline for application is 30th June 2020
  • Applicants should be ready to start by January 2021
 
The Reproductive Evolution Lab at NUS is led by Assistant Professor Nalini Puniamoorthy.
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NTU's EOS-ASE Seminar

27/5/2020

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Dr. P shared more about our lab's exciting findings on dung beetles during NTU's EOS-ASE Seminar series talk yesterday. Here's the video if you missed it!
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#SGStem Talk

13/5/2020

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Hope everyone's been doing alright during the COVID-19 pandemic? Come take a breather this Friday, 15 May 4-5pm SGT, and join the #SGSTEM Talk & Trivia session featuring Dr. P!

She'll be speaking about our current research involving black soldier flies (BSFs) and how they can aid us in combating food waste and contribute to local food security.
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Register here: 
https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/sgstem-talk-trivia-insect-army-tickets-104733249970
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Job Opportunity 2019

9/10/2019

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​Lab Attendant (Part-time) for Reproductive Evolution Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, NUS
Our insect lab is currently seeking an experienced Lab Assistant. The successful candidate will perform various tasks to support the Research Assistant, mainly in the maintenance of our lab and insectary. The individual will work collaboratively with students of the lab.

Responsibilities
·         Maintenance of live insect stock cultures
·         Cleaning of used stock cultures and work area
·         Preparation of microscopy slides for research purposes
·         Restocking of lab supplies and reagents
 
Requirements
·         Prior experience in working with insects and in the molecular lab
·         Ability to work independently
·         Good communication and organization skills
·         Conscientious and responsible
·         4 – 8 working hours per week (flexible)
·         Able to commit at least 6 months
·         Pay is dependent on candidate experience ($6-7/hr)
 
Application Details 
  • Submit your CV in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file) to Nicole Lee (dbsllyn@nus.edu.sg) by 20 Oct 2019. Include the following in the subject head: LA Application_YourName.
  • Please address the above requirements in a simple cover letter.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview by November
 
The Reproductive Evolution Lab at NUS is led by Assistant Professor Nalini Puniamoorthy. 
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Beetle's Channel 8 Interview

30/9/2019

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The Beetles were featured in an episode of Channel 8's "Morning Express", a Mandarin-speaking programme. Turn on captions for English subtitles!
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<<Previous

    Lab ​News 

    ​1.1.21
    ​It's 2021!
    ​23.12.20
    ​Introduction To Mosquito Workshop
    ​19.11.20
    Lab Meeting Bloopers
    26.10.20
    The Straits Times Halloween Interview
    16.09.20
    Open data science training - Finished!
    26.06.20
    PhD opportunity: Food waste management Using Black Soldier Flies​
    27.05.20
    NTU's EOS-ASE Seminar​
    13.05.20

    #SGStem Talk
    09.10.19
    Job Opportunity 2019
    30.09.19
    Beetle's Channel 8 Interview
    13.09.19
    Happy Birthday Dr. P!
    04.09.19
    Farewell Hillary...
    08.08.19
    CNA Live Interview
    06.08.19
    Wild City Interview
    30.05.19
    Sending Qian Hui off at the airport
    22.05.19
    ​Qian Hui's Tear-jerking Farewell Video
    14.05.19
    Dung Beetle Interview​​
    05.04.19​
    Job Opportunity 2019​​
    19.03.19​

    The Beetles
    18.02.19​
    Job Opportunities 2019
    18.02.19​
    Lunar New Year 2019
    23.01.18​
    Farewell, Denise...
    11.12.18​

    Post-Exam Retreat
    06.11.18​
    First Batch of UROPS Students
    11.05.18
    Lunch@ Dr. P's
    10.05.18
    Minimizing waste
    03.05.18
    Interview plastic waste
    27.04.18
    Mandarin interview
    26.04.18
    Labour day interview
    24.03.18
    ChannelNewsAsia
    16.03.18
    Straits Times article
    27.02.18
    Windsor Nature Walk
    15.02.18
    CNY Celebrations
    09.02.18
    Outing to Citizen Farm
    24.1.18
    Science Cafe SG
    1.11.17
    Careers in Conservation
    17.10.17
    STEM talk at BPPS
    13.10.17
    Beyond the lab coat
    21.09.17
    Job: RA for Repro Lab
    04.09.17
    Reunion at BoS
    26.08.17
    Insect love at SSC
    27.06.17
    STEM talk at TGPS

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Reproductive evolution lab

Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore
16 Science Drive 4
Block S3 Level 4
Singapore 117558 
Tel: +65 65167836 (Lab office)
       +65 65163486 (Insectary)
Email: reprolabnus@gmail.com


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