Yasmeen Tan
GTC Founding Group
Singapore
1️⃣ “Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave.” 2️⃣ "A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."
🔬Research Interest
Neuroscience, cell biology, behavioural psychology, biophysics
🧑🧒🧒 I’m open to collaborate on...
AI+Biotechnology, AI+Bioinformatics, AI+Data Analytics, AI+Biophysics, AI+Psychology, AI+Forensic Science, AI+Biomedical Science
😁 About Me
Hello 🙌 , my name is Yasmeen Tan Bte Omar, and I am currently in my third year at NUS majoring in Life Sciences. I am passionate about developing a multidisciplinary understanding of my field of interest, which is neuroscience and cellular biology. Thus, I am also taking three minors – Biophysics, Psychology and Forensic Science. Understanding a topic from various viewpoints has allowed me to apply what I have learnt more practically in the projects I have undertaken. More importantly, it has pushed me further to pursue other overlapping fields, culminating in my acceptance into the MIT AI+X programme.
I joined GTC because I want to be a part of shaping the mindset of current and future students regarding the purpose and functionality of AI. Many have yet to truly tap into the potential of AI in their respective fields, which is an issue that needs to be urgently addressed, especially given the rapidly evolving world we live in today. Becoming a GTC founding member not only offers an opportunity to learn from like-minded peers, but it serves as an invaluable platform to reach out to students with similar goals in hopes of building a much-needed network.
🐾 My AI+X Journey
👁️ Novo Nordisk PBL: AI and Computer Vision (Apr-June 2025)
🛣️ Track: Foundation Models for Image Classification
💡Project: Classification of Retinal Disease Images using Masked Autoencoder (MAE)
✅ Project Outcome: Effectively trained a Vision Transformer (ViT)-based image classifier with improved generalization and convergence to distinguish between “healthy” and “unhealthy” retinal images.
🫂 Headspace PBL: AI and Applied Psychology (Apr-June 2025)
🛣️ Track: Effects of Stress on Cognition
💡Project: Comparing psychological and behavioural predictors of distancing and social-good cognitive reappraisal effectiveness using a regression model
✅ Project Outcome: Optimised a regression model to understand how baseline affective and cognitive traits predict how successfully participants regulate their emotions via distancing and social-good reappraisal.
👾 Google PBL: AI and Quantum Machine Learning (Apr-June 2025)
🛣️ Track: Learning from Quantum Data
💡Project: Investigating The Durability of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) BB84 Protocol Against Quantum-based attacks
✅ Project Outcome: Demonstrated how Eve’s interception probability influence her information gain and the overall security of the BB84 protocol when enhanced with unambiguous state discrimination.
🧬 Genentech PBL: AI and Quantitative Analysis (May-July 2025)
🛣️ Track: Stem Cell and Regeneration
💡Project: Investigating Classification of Cardiomyocyte Cell Types Based on scRNA-Sequencing Data
✅ Project Outcome: Trained a classifier model (scPred) to predict specific cardiomyocyte cell types using human single-cell RNA (scRNA) sequencing data.
🎬 Content & Media Highlights
Featured Post: “Digital detox, the digital way - NUS College of Humanities and Sciences”
https://chs.nus.edu.sg/2024/03/25/digital-detox-the-digital-way/
I was featured in an article about the CHS Case Competition 2023, where my interdisciplinary team and I won first place with our “Beta than Meta” campaign to tackle screen dependency. Our solution, rooted in the Theory of Planned Behaviour, proposed a national campaign with awareness efforts, a detox challenge, and gamified incentives. Representing Life Sciences, I contributed research on the physiological and mental impacts of social media dependency, enhancing our holistic approach.
Featured Post: “2023 CHS Case Competition: Tackling screen dependency in the age of social media”
This post further chronicled my time participating in the NUS College of Humanities and Sciences Case Competition. Our winning campaign featured awareness efforts, detox challenges, and incentives for screen-free activities. The experience emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and equipped us with practical problem-solving skills. Inspired by our win, we aim to transform our proposal into a tangible initiative to promote digital well-being in Singapore.
Featured Post: “Growing Together with Her Mentees”
https://nus.edu.sg/osa/sheareshall/stories/details/Index/growing-together-with-her-mentees
In this article about volunteering with Teach SG, I shared my experience mentoring students from Peirce Secondary School in mathematics and organizing activities like learning journeys and physical games. This opportunity allowed me to witness the transformative power of personalized education, foster teamwork and problem-solving among students, and develop my teaching, communication, and organizational skills.
Featured in National University of Singapore (NUS) Giving Report 2023/2024, under the “Shaping the NUS Community” Section
https://cde.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nusgiving24-flipbook-compressed.pdf
The feature showcased my journey with TeachSG, where I mentored students and developed programmes with the aim of fostering personal growth, reflecting my contributions to the university's mission of community engagement and impactful education.
🏆 Achievements & Honors
Certifications
Research Experience (REx) Programme – Advanced Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programmed (UROPS)
Project: Exploring the Role of Ciliary SHANK3 in Dopamine-Regulated Goal-Directed Learning (GDL) in the Striatum
Teach Singapore Mentor (TeachSG)
Young Educators in Science (YES-NUS)
Abbott Young Scientist Award Mentor
GTC Project Contributions
Planning member for AI+X Networking Event (June 28 2025)
Content creator for BlendED platform
🎈 Fun Facts
I love pop punk music from the 2000s era 🤘🎵
I like to journal and scrapbook in my free time 🌸✏️
I used to read a lot but now I don’t have much time to do so, so I try to fit in as much reading time as I can throughout my day :)