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.

Wang Hua

Hua obtained his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Sorbonne University, France, followed by one and a half years of postdoctoral training in the same lab. His research interests how gut microbiota-derived metabolites affect cardiometabolic diseases through cholesterol metabolism and immune regulation.

In his free time, he is passionate about sports, especially football, and loves traveling to explore the world.

Wu Yuqi

Yuqi obtains her PhD in Medical Sciences at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where her research focuses on diet-microbiome interactions in metabolic diseases. Her expertise in dietary nutrition fuels a broader interest in circadian rhythms and personalized dietary care.

Outside of her research, she is passionate about dancing and exploring new scenic sights with friends. 

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.

Ren Jing

Ren Jing is a PhD student from Peking Union Medical College, currently undertaking joint training at Kasahara Lab. Her field of study is internal medicine, with a focus on diseases such as diabetes and obesity, particularly the mechanisms underlying glucose and lipid metabolism dysregulation.

In her leisure time, she enjoys listening to music, enjoying delicious food, and travelling with friends.

Wang Jiayue

Hello! I am Jiayue, a current Y2 Biological Science student in Nanyang Technological University and I am also one of the URECA students under Professor Kazuyuki. I have been interested in Biology for a very long time, in particular anything related to the Human systems and body, therefore leading me to join Professor Kazuyuki's lab.

During my free time, I also have a hobby of baking which helps me relief stress during exam sessions. My signature desserts are chocolate chip cookies and banana cake.

Alayna Lee Le-En

Hello! I am Alayna, a Y2 undergraduate Biological Sciences student in NTU. My interest in learning more about the intricacies of our gut microbiome led me to pursue a URECA project under Professor Kazuyuki. In my free time, I enjoy singing, playing the violin and cafe hopping. 

Lim Zhi Yi Shermaine

Hello! I am Shermaine, a Year 2 Biological Sciences student at Nanyang Technological University, currently attached to Professor Kazuyuki’s Lab as a URECA student. I am particularly interested in food science and nutrition, and their relation to the human biology, which led me to join Professor Kazuyuki’s Lab. In my free time I enjoy traveling and trying new activities and cuisines from around the world.

Mak Hoi Ching

I am Emme, a Biomedical Science student at City University of Hong Kong, currently participating as a research attachment student. My strong interest in microbiology led me to the Kasahara Lab, where I have been able to deepen my understanding of the field through hands-on research experience. Outside the lab, I love traveling to explore new cities, especially enjoying city skylines at night, and spending time with friends.