Kazuyuki Kasahara

He obtained his M.D. from Kobe University, Japan, and completed his medical training in cardiology. He also received his Ph.D. from the Kobe Graduate School of Medicine, where he studied T-cell immune responses associated with cardiovascular diseases. He performed his postdoctoral training with Dr. Federico E. Rey at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, where he explored connections between diet-microbiome interactions and cardiometabolic diseases. He joined the faculty of LKCMedicine in 2022, where his research focuses on the gut microbiome, investigating the diet-microbe-host interactions and their effects on cardiometabolic and vascular diseases for the discovery of novel biomarkers and therapeutics.

Dayang Asyiqin

Dayang Asyiqin is a research assistant in the Kasahara lab over at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She obtained her bachelors degree from University of Dundee, Scotland in 2022.

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Ourside of lab, as an adventure enthusiast, she's always seeking out for her next solo trip and admire the wonders of the world.

Frisma Eri Saputri

Frisma is a Research Assistant in the Kasahara Lab at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. She obtained her master’s degree at Gyeongsang national University, South Korea. Her main research interests are Genetic Engineering, Microbiology and Gut Microbiome. In her leisure time, she enjoys travelling and trying various foods from around the world.

Yi Rou Bah

Yi Rou obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) from Monash University, Malaysia. During her undergraduate studies, she became fascinated by the intricate world of host-microbiome interactions and their impact on human health. This curiosity led her to pursue graduate studies in the Kasahara lab, where she now investigates the relationship between gut microbiome and metabolic disorders. In her free time, she is a sports enthusiast who enjoys playing badminton and rock climbing.

Shaun Tan

Shaun is a PhD student in the Kasahara lab at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. Upon completion of his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in Nanyang Technological University, he worked as a research associate in a preclinical start-up company that does research on gene therapy for cardiomyopathies. From there, he was motivated to do his PhD research on the link between heart diseases and the gut microbiome. While working on his passion in biology, Shaun likes to spend his free time making filter coffee and doing Pilates.

Jamie Hau

Jamie is a PhD student in the Kasahara Lab at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. She earned her Bachelor's degree from University College London in 2020, followed by a Master's degree from Imperial College London in 2021. In her free time, Jamie enjoys travelling, spending time with friends on Discord, and staying active with spin & pilates classes.

Wu Jiaxiong

Wu Jiaxiong is a PhD student from Zhejiang University, currently co-training at Kasahara Lab. His expertise lies in food science and nutrition, specifically focusing on the interactions between dietary polysaccharides/polyphenols, gut microbiota and host health. At leisure time, he loves traveling, enjoying delicious food and listening music.

Esa Lim Yan

Esa is an undergraduate studying Biological Science with a second major in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology at Nanyang Technological University. 
His passion in human biology has led him to join the Kasahara lab, to understand and uncover the complexities of human health and disease. 
Outside academics, Esa leads and represents the varsity badminton team at national tournaments. He also spends his leisure time on music, in the gym and with friends.

Jamie Quek

Jamie is an undergraduate student at the Nanyang Technological University, where she is pursuing a degree in Biological Science, along with a second major in Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacology. Jamie’s interest in Biological Science is fuelled by her passion to exploring ways to improving human health and well-being. She also envisions a future in research, where she can contribute to society. Beyond the classrooms and labs, she enjoys reading, travelling, and participating in sports activities.