Research Highlights

Universitas 21 (U21) Global Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition – Prof Eric Chan and Lie Wen

  • February 27, 2026
  • Research Highlights

 

We are thrilled to share that Lie Wen, a PhD graduate under Professor Eric Chan, has been awarded the first prize for his presentation I Gut a Feeling I’m Full: How Bacteria Signal the Brain in the Universitas 21 (U21) Global Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.

The Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT®) Global Competition challenges research students to explain their work in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience, building vital skills in communication, presentation, and impact. This international event recognises outstanding research students who excel at transforming complex scientific ideas into engaging, accessible narratives that resonate with audiences beyond academia.

If you are interested, you may watch his winning presentation at the link here.

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