First in the World Human Midbrain Organoid Platform

About Us

OUR STORY SO FAR

CanniOasis: From cells to cures: Pioneering human brain organoid models to accelerate neurological breakthroughs to improve the lives of patients worldwide — rooted in innovation, driven by purpose

Incorporated Aug 2021, Dr Lim Kah Meng set out a vision to provide a quicker, safer, humane and cost-effective solution for pharmaceutical companies to perform neuro-clinical testing.
We develop human midbrain organoid from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) via working with A*Star and National University of Singapore, allowing the development precision drugs and supplements.
We have patented the technique to extract atypical cannabinoids essence from plants incl. black pepper, truffles.
There is no known competitor in the world in the space of developing midbrain organoid model for screening, validation technologies and drug development strategies.

Advisory Team

Our Expert Advisors

Prof. Moshe Szyf

Scientific Advisor

Professor of Pharmacology and fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Experience in diagnostics and therapeutics and founded the first Pharma in the world dedicated to DNA methylation drugs

Prof. Hyman Schipper

Scientific / Medical Advisor

MD and PHD (Neuroendocrinology)

Founding Director and scientist for Centre for Neurotranslational Research and Molecular Biometrics Inc

Expert in oxidative stress, brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases

Prof. Peter Lim

Independent Director

Medical Director of Andrology, Urology & Continence (Gleneagles H)

Professor at Cowen University, Australia and Honorary Professor at HT Naval Medical School, Indonesia

Novanne Seah

Co-Founder / Director

Accomplished professional with expertise in nutri-pharmaceuticals and biomedicine

Director of several biotech companies incl. Gene Oasis, Zenzic Labs and Green Oasis Therapeutics

Chairman of ER Therapeutics, a listed company in China focusing on Endoplasmic Reticulum Biomedicine

The Management Team

Our awesome team members

Dr Lim Kah Meng

Founder / Chairman

Experienced scientist in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry

Started his career as a Research Scientist in A*Star and as a Professor in NTU before venturing as an entrepreneur and advisor to several biotech companies

Currently serving as Independent Director in a SGX listed company and Board director in several other biotech companies

Holds Ph.D. in Biomedicine from National University of Singapore

Jon Lim

CEO

More than 20 years performing finance and business strategy in KLA, Agilent Technologies, Merrill Lynch, OCBC and HL Display, in the USA, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and the Asia Pacific region.

Served as a Professional Management Consultant (PMC) and a consultant of Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)

Joshua Siow

CFO

More than 30 years of senior executive and board membership with exchange listed on TSX, Stock exchange Thailand and SGX

CA, CIA and CRM with a MBA

ISO 9000 Lead Auditor and is a member of Singapore Institute of Directors

Treasurer and Chair the Finance Committee at 365 Cancer Prevention Society

Alfred Tan

COO

More than 20 years of experience in marketing, operations, training and consultancy in the health and wellness, lifestyle and E commerce industries

MBA and is a Certified AGILE Practioner

Singapore Certified Management Consultant (SCMC)

Professor Ng Huck Hui

Scientist Advisor (A*Star)

Global Leader in Brain Organoid Research
Architect of 3D Brain Models for Neurological Research

A leading expert in brain organoid research, renowned for developing midbrain-like organoids from human stem cells. His work has offered powerful models for studying brain development and neurological diseases.

OUR PARTNERS

We partner with leading institutions

We partner with companies of all sizes to make a difference in our field.

A*Star

Singapore's lead public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technology

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Gene Oasis

Gene Oasis is a business group registered in Singapore specializing in the production of natural bioactive ingredients, innovative products and efficient delivery systems based on a strong portfolio of proprietary technologies/intellectual properties (IPs)

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WuXi AppTec

As a global company with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry around the world to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients.

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