“Business of Bio-Innovation”

Associate Professor Lee Chee Wee, Department of Physiology, NUS,

 CEO & Director, Lynk Biotechnologies Pte Ltd

10^th May 2006

We have lined up another interesting speaker this week who will be touching on the subject of Bio-Innovation.  While this topic may not be directly relevant to most, I must also tell you that Dr Lee is also famous for his breakthrough product for stopping hair loss.  I’m not sure whether that subject will be part of his presentation, but do feel free to ask him during the Q&A.

Separately, the Rotary Year is coming to a close next month.  At the joint Board Meeting, a number of outstanding issues were highlighted particularly in the area of dues and commitments to the Major Project funds-raising.  Please help to settle any outstanding arrears so that the new board can start off with a clean slate.

 Michael Chua, E-bulletin Editor

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This Thursday.....

At your Lunch Meeting this Thursday 11^th May 2006
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

Dear fellow Rotarians,

            Please join us this Thursday for a presentation onoovation”

Associate Professor Lee Chee Wee, Department of Physiology, NUS,

 CEO & Director, Lynk Biotechnologies Pte Ltd

About the Speaker:

Our speaker is Associate Professor Lee Chee Wee, Department of Physiology, NUS and also CEO & Director of Lynk Biotechnologies Pte Ltd, MediLynk Pte Ltd, and Director, DynaLynk Pharma Pte Ltd.

Dr Lee received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from McGill University, Canada, and his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, Canada.  He is also a recipient of the Alberta Heritage Foundation Scholarship for Medical Research (AHFMR).  He had carried out his Post-doctoral Fellowship at Yale Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Department of Pharmacology at Yale University School of Medicine, USA, before coming to Singapore to pursue his academic career at the Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore, where he is currently Associate Professor.

In addition to his academic achievement, Dr. Lee is also responsible for the development of the technological innovations and proof of concept studies that laid the foundation for the establishment of Lynk Biotechnologies Pte Ltd and its subsidiary, MediLynk Pte Ltd.  He provides the scientific and operational leadership for the two above mentioned companies as their Chief Executive Officer.  Both companies are now fast becoming the shining stars in this highly sophisticated and challenging industry.

On behalf of the programme committee, we look forward to seeing you this Thursday.

Yours in Rotary

Michael Chua
Programme Service Director
RY 2005-2006

Buffet lunch at S$25.00 will be served. 
Parking complimentary.

We meet at 12.45pm onwards for lunch meetings
and
7pm for dinner meetings - every last Thursday of the month

What’s coming up:

1.  12 May 2006 - RCSW President's Challenge Charity Bowl on Vesak Day:

Venue:  Singapore Polytechnic Garduates Guild alley, Dover Road Gate 4.

Time:   10am - 12 noon  ( 3-game format ) with lucky draws. President's Challenge Trophy to be won by RCSW member with highest series score for 3-games.

Cost: $50 per participant.

Contact: PP Wei Lien  at  wltayqs@yahoo.com or 96309940 for registration.

Charities: In support of our major project charities.

ALL are WELCOMED i.e., family, friends etc.

PS . All games sponsored by WLTay QS Services. All collections and donations will go towards the major project accounts.

PPS.. Lucky draw prizes being sought. Anyone with anything suit able welcome to pass over to WL ... thanks !!

3. 25 May 2006 – The Annual Fireside chat this year will be held on the evening of 25 May.  The speaker for the Fireside will be the well-known local author and social critic Ms Catherine Lim.  Ms Lim has published 9 collections of short stories, 7 novels and a collection of poems.  Besides Singapore, her books have also been published in many overseas countries.  Her books are regularly used as texts in colleges and universities, and 2 as literature texts for GCE examinations.  Ms Catherine Lim has also written several commentaries on social issues and appeared on various radio and television programmes.

Ms Catherine Lim will speak on the topic “Perils, Promises, Paradoxes: How Catherine Lim sees her role as social critic”.  Do join us for an evening which promises to be engaging, evocative and entertaining, and share your views on burning social issues of the day.

4. 11 June 2006 – 44th Installation of RC Cebu West, our Philippines sister club in Cebu.  PP Peter Kong will coordinate our delegation's visit. Those interested please contact him asap.

5. 17 June 2006 – Installation cum President’s Fellowship Night at Raffles Country Club.  Keep this date free and plan your June holidays around it!

6. 18 to 21 June 2006 – Visit to Panchiao North – led by PE Gary.  Those wishing to support this trip to contact incoming International Service Director, PP Wei Lien, at wltayqs@yahoo.com