About Dr. Nicole Pek

Nicole, an accomplished stem cell biologist, brings nearly a decade of research experience to her work. She graduated with distinction from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s degree in Science, specializing in Life Sciences with an emphasis in Biomedical Sciences, and is currently an award-winning PhD Candidate at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, USA. She has received the prestigious Albert J. Ryan Fellowship as well as the American Heart Association Pre-doctoral Fellowship in recognition of her academic achievements. 

Prior to commencing her doctoral journey, Nicole underwent rigorous scientific training at esteemed institutions such as the National University of Singapore, Agency of Science, Technology, and Research Singapore, Imperial College London, and Stanford University. At the forefront of her research lies the innovative use of human pluripotent stem cells and complex organoid models to dissect the nuances of human development and disease pathologies. Nicole’s scholarly pursuits particularly focuses on vascular biology, molecular biology, stem cell biology, and the intersection of regenerative and pediatric medicine. Beyond the confines of the laboratory, Nicole is an acclaimed Science communicator and advocate.