Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) is a non-profit organization established in 2002 to undertake cutting edge research in molecular biology and genetics utilizing a broad range of model organisms. TLL is affiliated to the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University. It is located within the campus of the National University of Singapore and is situated alongside other research institutes and academic departments of the university. We have about 220 researchers from over 23 countries. Our vision is to create an environment which can attract the brightest young minds world wide, support their research and challenge them to be leaders in their own fields. The institute is based on small but well supported and interactive research groups in which originality, innovation and creativity are emphasized. Collaboration between research groups within TLL and with other local and international research groups is actively encouraged. TLL has already had a positive impact on the development of biotechnology industry in Singapore through collaborations and joint research ventures with local and international partners. Through the excellence of our research, the talented people we nurture and our collaborations with educational, research, as well as industrial partners we will help to facilitate the development of life sciences based industries in Singapore.