Episode 12: Unique Hurdles in Southeast Asian BioTech Ecosystems

Join me in Episode 12 as I interviewed the Head of Emerging Biotech (Southeast Asia, Taiwan & Oceania) from Merck Life Science, Dr David Loong!

Founded in 1668, is the world's oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company with three businesses focused on healthcare, life science and electronics.

Dr David Loong holds a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from the Australian National University, and has experiences in Biotech startups, consulting, contract research services, and GMP manufacturing.

(0:00) Introduction

(3:36) Unique challenges for biotech companies

(4:40) Investors & Biotech startups

(6:29) Funding landscape in Singapore market

(7:48) Role of government support

(9:24) Future trends

(12:06) Advice to aspiring scientists and/or founders

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