Andy Tan

Dr Andy Tan is Senior Scientist and Group Leader of Immune Cell Manufacturing at Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI), Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore (A STAR) and lead investigator of a joint laboratory with a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) to establish a bioprocessing platform to enable large scale production of genetically engineered T and NK cells for tumor immunotherapy. As Consultant Analytical Scientist with Health Sciences Authority, Dr Tan directs the development of nucleic acid- and immune-based analytics for characterization of biotherapeutics and prophylactics.

He is also co-Director of the Centre of Innovation for Sustainable Banking and Production of Cultivated Meats (CRISP Meats), a multi-disciplinary research programme which aims to develop innovative technologies for manufacturing of cultivated meat.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) National University of Singapore (2003 - 2008)
• Master of Science - MS National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science (2000 — 2003)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education Nanyang Technological University (1997 — 1998)
• Bachelor of Science - BS National University of Singapore, Faculty of Science (1992 — 1996)