News (2024-)
Singapore Women in Science
May 30, 2024
Early Cancer Intervention - from Laboratory Discoveries to the Community, Early Cancer Intervention Symposium 2024
May 13-14, 2024
USP Alumni Conversations
Apr 1, 2024
SSEF 2024
Mar 6, 2024
Served different roles this year :
- Selection and approval of students representing Singapore for Regeneron ISEF 2024.
- Presentation of Merit Awards in the form of a parade with an entourage that snakes around the hall and stops in front of the awardees.
The Singapore Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF) is a national competition organized by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and Science Centre Singapore (SCS). The SSEF is affiliated with the prestigious International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which is regarded as the Olympics of science competitions.
A*STAR Central Research Fund Day
Feb 29, 2024
Moderated the panel Unlocking Success: Thriving as Independent Research Investigators in Singapore!
FoS Alumni-Student Mentorship Programme Appreciation Dinner
Feb 23, 2024
FoS Alumni-Student Mentorship Programme's appreciation dinner! With 117 students matched with 48 alumni mentors, it was inspiring to witness the impact of mentorship firsthand. Thank you to all involved for fostering meaningful connections!
AlumNight
Feb 2, 2024
Self-introduction about your journey from NUS Life Sciences to your current role.
Networking over Dinner: Engage with students, answer questions, and build meaningful connections. (More details will be shared with you at a later date)
AlumNight aims to expose students to the diverse pathways available after graduation. The event aims to achieve this by providing students with firsthand insights from individuals who have navigated these paths.
STAR Ambassadors
Jan 19, 2024
🌟 Celebrating the shining STARS of our community! 🌠✨
Who says it's all work and no play? To express our gratitude to the hardworking STAR Ambassadors, we treated them to delicious food and they had the opportunity to choose between a moss making workshop or soap making workshop - giving them a well-deserved break from tight schedules. 🚀
Our STAR Ambassadors embody unwavering dedication and hard work. Each of them is a beacon of inspiration and shining light, nurturing the passion and curiosity of the next generation of scientific talents. Shoutout to Jingmei Li, PhD and Rosa So for your inspiring sharing! 🌈💫
Clinical primer on genomic medicine for primary care physicians
Jan 14, 2024
Primary care physicians or General Practitioners in Singapore are often the first point of contact for patients seeking medical advice, diagnosis and treatment for common illnesses and health concerns. They also establish a relationship of trust with their patients, and often care for more than one member of the family.
As Singapore shifts its healthcare system’s focus from reactive treatment to preventive care, the emerging field of hashtag#genomicmedicine has the potential to transform healthcare for improved hashtag#populationhealth.
With an individual’s genomic information, clinicians can not only assess health risks, but also stratify disease, guide clinical care, and provide a continuum of care for the wellness of patients. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health’s College of Family Physicians Singapore, and National Cancer Centre Singapore, our programme Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE), co-organised a clinical primer on genomic medicine for primary care physicians on 13 and 14 Jan 2024. More than 110 clinicians attended the inaugural course, where they were introduced to the principles of clinical genetics, as well as the important role they can play in improving patient access to clinical genomics. They also gained insights into how to co-manage patients with genetic health professionals (such as genetic counsellors), and support patients and their caregivers in making complex decisions.
The lead investigators of PRECISE’s clinical implementation pilots discussed how their respective projects are studying the integration of genetic testing into clinical workflows:
🧬 Hereditary and familial cancer disposition by A/Prof Joanne Ngeow
🧬 Understanding Familial Hypercholesterolemia by Dr Subramaniam Tavintharan
🧬 Importance of genetic testing in kidney disease by A/Prof Kar Hui Ng and Dr Gek Cher Chan
🧬 Pharmacogenomics in a nutshell for family physicians by Dr Elaine Lo
🧬 Polygeneic risk scores: when should we use them? by Dr Jingmei Li, PhD
Speakers also shared how to identify which patients (and their family members) may be suitable for genetic testing, as well as how these tests can also help with safer prescriptions and enhanced disease management. Additionally, participants got to read pedigree charts, interpret clinical genetic reports, and practise addressing patient queries about healthcare insurance.
