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Did you catch the Special Issue "Sustainability in Anaesthesia" of the British Journal of Anaesthesia Education? It's a nice holiday gift led by Jodi Sherman, MD et al. ⬇️ Tons of gems in this issue— we're highlighting the ones with Singapore connections: ♻️ Recycling medical polyvinyl chloride waste; 🛣️ Repurposing nonrecyclable single-use plastics into a sustainable bitumen substitute in Singapore; 🏥 Improving sustainability and mitigating the environmental impact of anaesthesia and surgery along the perioperative journey: a narrative review; 🌏 Importance of environmental sustainability to patients undergoing general anaesthesia; 💨 Improving sustainability of anaesthesia breathing circuits: implementing weekly rather than daily changes; 💊 Reducing costs and carbon footprint for preoperative oral paracetamol: implementation of a standardised pathway. Great contributions by Dr Pei Kee Poh, Dr Joanne Yeo, Dr Chantelle Rizan, Dr Avinash Gobindram, Chu Xian Oh, Oh Shu Xian, Dr Andrea MacNeill, Dr Will Loh, Dr Ee Teng Ong, and many others. 🔗 For your holiday reading list : https://lnkd.in/g2qJm4Mt #SustainableAnaesthesia #SustainableMedicine #SustainableHealthcare #NetZero #Climate #ClimateChange

The future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing is right here in Singapore with Sanofi's new S$800m Modulus facility! It can produce four different vaccines or biopharmaceuticals simultaneously, with production lines that reconfigure in days instead of months.    This highly digitalised facility isn't just smart - it's sustainable too! Its roads are built in collaboration with local startup Magorium Pte. Ltd. using recycled plastic from insulin pens 🌱 Beyond manufacturing, Sanofi is also partnering with A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research and the National Skin Centre on pioneering acne treatment research – a prevalent condition that affects 80% of teens and 40% of adults, globally.    These partnerships demonstrate how Singapore's complete ecosystem - from advanced manufacturing to research expertise and sustainability innovation - can accelerate healthcare solutions. Thank you to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung for gracing the inauguration.    Looking forward to more groundbreaking healthcare innovations emerging from our biomedical sciences ecosystem! 🧪🔬    #Healthcare #Innovation #Manufacturing #Biopharma #Sustainability

Sanofi’s new S$800m manufacturing facility in Singapore will produce a wide variety of medicines and can complete a product changeover in a matter of days, rather than months. Aptly named Modulus, the plant is Asia’s first modular concept manufacturing facility and can produce up to four different biopharmaceuticals and vaccines simultaneously, allowing critical life-saving therapies and vaccines to be manufactured and scaled rapidly for patients globally. The highly digitalised, low-carbon facility features 34 standardised production modules with interconnected equipment, allowing for greater manufacturing flexibility to support pandemic preparedness. Besides adopting sustainable manufacturing practices and green technology like solar panels, recycled materials were also used in the construction of the facility – the site’s roads are built with recycled plastic from insulin pens in collaboration with local startup Magorium Pte. Ltd.. This next-generation plant will create approximately 200 specialised roles across bioprocessing, #automation, #AI, and bioinformatics. The Singapore site is part of our growing #biopharmaceutical sector, which produced over S$19b worth of high-value medicines and healthcare solutions for global markets in 2022. Read about how Modulus is advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities globally from Singapore: https://lnkd.in/gcH-TeCV

A commonality between 44 fellows from 11 countries is Difference. Despite this difference, in just one pre-briefing and seven days, strangers became friends and eventually family. This bond was made more exquisite by the diversity of backgrounds, languages and experiences of individuals in the ASEAN Youth Fellowship. From the AYF 2024, I learnt that difference is a precarious balance with the power to either unite or divide. An overwhelming safe space of trust, respect and compassion created by Aaron Maniam encouraged fellows to learn, collaborate and share without judgement, uniting us as an AYF family. An insightful panel during this fellowship contextualised difference in ASEAN as a disparate region of varying economic developments, dissimilar markets and diverse culture. We can either harness these differences, gain insights to co-create solutions and develop an attractive global market or reject these differences, allowing it to divide us into vulnerable silos. Personally, what cemented the fellowship's unity was witnessing the National Youth Council Singapore and Singapore International Foundation leaders and team including David Chua, Hasliza Ahmad, Michelle Ling, Christie Lee, Farah H. Sanwari, Aniza Yusope, Joanne Xiao, Jia Zhi Lim, Jessica Song and Aaron embody leadership, inclusivity and empathy at every turn. From their interactions with the fellows to event staff and local guides in Laos, they truly led by example, discovering and celebrating differences to bring out the best in everyone. The extraordinariness of this AYF 2024 was a culmination of inspiring leadership, a resolute embrace of differences and exceedingly wacky humour (courtesy of Theerapat Ungsuchaval and Jia Yee Tan). I am honoured and beyond grateful to be a part of this experience. ❤️

Plastic is ubiquitous in all aspects of life but does not have a sustainable end-of-life solution. Ms Chu Xian Oh, founder of Magorium Pte. Ltd., presents how Magorium's technology tackles plastic waste by integrating it into a circular economy. Discover how Magorium is transforming plastic from waste into a resource, driving sustainability in the built environment and waste management industries. Register for the 𝟑𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 to learn more about innovative approaches and developments in #ecopharmacology!  https://lnkd.in/g3Ztay-3 #MIMS #partnerevent #SingaporePharmacyCongress2024 #33rdSPC2024  #WeavingTheFutureOfPharmacy #PersonalisedHealthcare #ValuebasedCare #PSS #SingaporePharmacy Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS)

From RFID chips and AI-powered hearing aids to high-protein milk and premium skincare, global and local brands are innovating new products and solutions for the world from #Singapore. Among them are Dyson, Fraser and Neave Limited, KONE, Procter & Gamble, WSAudiology, Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (SSMC), Magorium Pte. Ltd., Werable and Morning. They’ve been able to tap on: ⚪️ Strong government support for R&D and innovation – with S$28b committed to fund basic research, support innovation and grow enterprises between 2021 and 2025. ⚪️ A talent pool of over 50,000 researchers, technicians and supporting staff. ⚪️ A vibrant ecosystem of over 4,000 startups and over 220 incubators and accelerators. More businesses are using Singapore’s strategic location and R&D ecosystem to fuel their growth. Learn how Singapore is becoming a powerhouse for global #innovation, through products that are proudly made in Singapore.

Singapore makes stuff. Despite perceptions that we are mainly a services and trading hub, innovation thrives in Singapore — from everyday essentials to cutting-edge tech 🎧 👕    Hi-tech hearing aids, SK-II skincare, and Magnolia’s high-protein milk are just a few examples of products developed here for global consumers. Global giants like Dyson and Procter & Gamble, alongside local startups like Magorium, are using our vibrant ecosystem to push boundaries in various sectors. These innovations showcase the depth and diversity of Singapore's talent pool and our commitment to fostering groundbreaking ideas 💡    Our commitment to innovation is also evident in the numbers — with S$28b committed to research, innovation, and enterprise from 2021 to 2025, and over 50,000 researchers, technicians, and support staff in our vibrant ecosystem. Singapore continues to welcome companies to innovate here – tapping our talent and thriving R&D and innovation ecosystem! 🇸🇬 Dyson | Fraser and Neave Limited | KONE | Magorium Pte. Ltd. | Morning | Procter & Gamble | Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte Ltd (SSMC) | Werable | WSAudiology   https://lnkd.in/gv8gJy8g   #MadeInSingapore #Innovation #Research

June has been a non-stop insightful month of sustainability themed dialogues and engagements.🌲 Apart from the opportunity to exhibit at the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore, I was invited to share in both the  "Closing the Loop: Insights into End-to-End Sustainability Solutions" panel by Enterprise Singapore with fellow panelists Agnes L, Pei Kang Ng and Jade Loh from SATS Ltd, TRIA Solutions and Plaspulp Union Pte Ltd respectively, moderated by the Meng Yi BAY 马明义 from Singapore Environment Council (SEC) who facilitated a refreshingly candid conversation on sustainability transitions for businesses in Singapore and "Embarking on a Research and Innovation Journey" panel by Urban Solutions & Sustainability Innovation & Enterprise Office (USS IEO) with fellow panelists, Dong Xuecheng, Lip Teng Ho, Spencer Soong and Richard Goh from A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Thriving Weeds, KLerra and Amazon Web Services (AWS) respectively, moderated by Tina Chua delving into the root problems of waste and creating eco-systems as a solution through collaborations between research institutes and organisations. The following week, I had the immense honour of sharing at the "The Circular Economy in Action - Key Success Factors" panel moderated by Annie Koh, PhD at the 2024 World Green and Sustainability Summit by KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific in Penang with Adj. Practice Professor Cheah Kok Hoong, Prof Major Dato Engr Chin Yew Sin, JP and Hyuk-Tae Kwon. It was excellently moderated by Prof Annie through engaging conversations, allowing the audience to glean insights from diverse stakeholder perspectives on creating sustainable businesses and impact. The month ended with a discussion on Sentosa Development Corporation's virtual panel on "Sustainability Tech and Innovation" with Chi Chuan Poh and arthur huang, moderated by Veerappan Swaminathan which focused on sustainability and tourism. An interesting point shared was that carbon emissions from the tourism sector was probably most successfully reduced during the covid-19 worldwide lockdown. How do we then solve this inherent conflict between industry development and pursuing sustainability goals? I truly appreciate the diverse representation in each panel as they bring distinctly unique opinions to these discussions. More important than ever, everyone within the sustainability space should be heard such that future proposed solutions or policy changes are sufficiently comprehensive without any segment falling through the cracks. 

With her family’s business in road construction, Chu Xian Oh witnessed the environmental effects of road construction from a young age. Inspired to find a creative solution, her resourcefulness and ingenuity led her to forge a new path towards sustainable road construction. Magorium (Magorium Pte. Ltd.), the deep-tech startup founded by Oh, re-engineers unrecyclable plastic waste into a new eco material to pave sustainable roads – a testament to her design thinking and creative problem-solving skills. To learn more about Oh’s inventive approach and how she’s building a greener future, read more about her journey here: bit.ly/pod-ohchuxian. – Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone. Know someone who’s making a difference through design? Nominate them for a chance to be featured. Keep an eye out for our nomination announcement. #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 Chu Xian Oh 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰, 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻? Growing up in a family involved in the road construction business, Oh has seen the environmental toll of mining Earth’s resources for raw materials. This, along with major shifts in global plastic waste management, inspired her to establish Magorium (Magorium Pte. Ltd.), a deep-tech startup that turns unrecyclable plastic waste into material for paving roads. Magorium’s innovative process for giving this plastic waste a second life offers a beacon of hope for tackling the global plastic waste problem while reducing our dependence on finite resources. Having paved roads with this new material from Tuas to Sentosa, Oh isn’t stopping there. Her vision for Magorium stretches beyond the nation’s shores, with plans to revolutionise road construction on a regional, and even global scale. How have design and creativity shaped her journey? Watch the video to learn more. – Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, People of Design celebrates the everyday visionaries who are delivering extraordinary impact through design. These innovators defy the stereotype that design is only for designers or that it is merely about aesthetics – it is a tool for positive change that is accessible to everyone. Know someone who’s making a difference through design? Nominate them for a chance to be featured. Keep an eye out for our nomination announcement. #DesignSingaporeCouncil #PeopleOfDesign