Ted Traum Institute plays an important role in providing critical skillsets and courses in the field of biology, industrial engineering and radiology. We are also ATO (Approved Training Organisation) to offer WSQ courses that meet the accreditation criteria established by SkillsFuture Singapore, to equip the professionals with vital industry skills and knowledge, upgrade their skills and competencies and enhance cost efficiency.
Meet the driving force behind our comprehensive biorisk management courses. With a distinguished background in biorisk management, our trainers bring their expertise to the forefront of your learning experience. Guided by a passion for safety and a commitment to excellence, our trainers ensure participants gain a deep understanding of biorisk principles, equipping them to navigate the complexities of risk assessment and mitigation. Elevate your skills with their guidance and embark on a journey to master the art of biorisk management.
Dr. Viji Vijayan
Dr. Viji Vijayan has vast experience in managing laboratories in Singapore and she serves on several Biosafety Committees internationally. She works with international agencies like European Union CBRN Centers of Excellence; World Health Organization through their partner agencies; Global Affairs Canada; Health Security Partners and others to provide Biorisk Management training and consultation in many parts of the world. She also has a Master’s degree in Human Factors and Systems Safety from Lund University in Sweden. These educational achievements, together with her vast expertise in the field of biorisk management, has allowed her to develop a unique set of skills that enables her to develop and implement biorisk management systems with a distinctive practical approach.
Mr. Dan Yoong
Mr. Dan Yoong has over 10 years experience in the design and construction of laboratories throughout Asia. He performs laboratory design services, engineering consultation, plan reviews and safety and health inspections for the government, universities and the private sector. He oversees laboratory planning, programming, construction, commissioning, validation and third-party certification activities for significant Biocontainment, Laboratory, Vivarium, and Healthcare projects in Asia for both primary and secondary containment. Mr. Yoong is also the approved Ministry of Health certifier for BSL-3 laboratories.
Mr. Damien Chew
Mr. Damien Chew, a Singapore Ministry of Health’s Approved Facility Certifier for Biosafety (AFC-Biosafety) under World Biohaztec Pte Ltd., has 15 years of experience designing and certifying over 50 controlled environment facilities, including BSL3, ABSL3, GMP-BSL3, vivarium (small animal, NHP), SPF-small animal, and BSL2-enhanced facilities. He has contributed to the development of biorisk manuals, SOPs, and lab procedures, and has provided training to facility personnel in biosafety practices. Additionally, Mr. Chew served as an external biosafety coordinator for an animal facility from 2020 to 2021.
