SIGMA is an academic research alliance between the U.S. and Singapore, co-led by the University of Illinois and the National University of Singapore. Anchored by a commitment to enhance food security, sustainable environment, and build resilient communities, SIGMA aims to transform the agricultural landscape of Southeast Asia through innovation, collaboration, and capacity-building.

MISSION

To build a collaborative, world-class powerhouse in agri-food research that bridges science and innovation to deliver transformative solutions and real-world impact across diverse agricultural systems, from new crops to agribusiness.

VISION

To empower Southeast Asian agriculture with scientific advancement and technology innovation to achieve co-sustainability of food production and the environment.

THEMES FOR INNOVATION

Food Security and Resilience

Advancing adaptation strategies to ensure food production stability and strengthening supply chain resilience against climate shocks and market disruptions.

Food Security and Resilience

Advancing adaptation strategies to ensure food production stability and strengthening supply chain resilience against climate shocks and market disruptions.

Food Security and Resilience

Advancing adaptation strategies to ensure food production stability and strengthening supply chain resilience against climate shocks and market disruptions.

LEADERSHIP

SIGMA is jointly led by ASC director Kaiyu Guan and Koh Lian Pin of the National University of Singapore. The SIGMA team includes professors Roman Carrasco and Remi Loo from the National University of Singapore, Ben Runkle of the University of Arkansas, and ASC members Lisa Ainsworth, Shienlong Wang, Bin Peng, Lesly Goh, Jessica Till, and Kayla Boparai.

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Precision fermentation leverages microbial cell engineering to transform low-value microbes into hyper-efficient factories, producing high-value proteins by enhancing precise metabolic pathways while stripping away toxins and anti-nutrients.

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Precision fermentation leverages microbial cell engineering to transform low-value microbes into hyper-efficient factories, producing high-value proteins by enhancing precise metabolic pathways while stripping away toxins and anti-nutrients.

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