LabStories
Adrian Ho
Principal Investigator
Chronic Pharmacology Unit
What does your job entail at CPR?
I develop assays to select the best candidate antibodies. As part of this, I also need to troubleshoot assays, interpret the data, as well as track and report on the progress of each project.
Do you have fun working in the lab?
Yes, I enjoy lab work very much. As I am a hands-on person, this role suits me perfectly. Music is also my constant companion in the lab, keeping me energized while I do experiments.
What is the biggest challenge you have faced at work and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge to me is an ongoing one – which is how to deal with “bad data”. This happens when an experiment has gone well, but the data reveals that the hypothesis is wrong. Scenarios like these can be disheartening at times. However, a strong culture of teamwork runs deep in the heart of CPR. Through a collaborative approach, my colleagues and I will pool together our knowledge to try to solve the problem. I find this encouragement and mutual support very beneficial.
What do you do to unwind?
I like to spend time with family and friends, enjoy a good cup of coffee or catch up on sleep. To de-stress, I like to play badminton, run and listen to music.
What do you like most about working at CPR?
The work that I do is meaningful and engaging! I take pleasure in knowing that we are creating the next generation of drugs to help people who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses. The working environment is also very pleasant and the thing I like most is the people in CPR. The spirt of cooperation is very strong, even among different units. Everyone is united in working towards a common goal and our views are treated with respect. This, I believe, is essential for success.