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2025/09/08


Early Cancer Detection & Prevention

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

 Friday, 26 Sep 2025

 

Morning
Session
Programme
9.00 am

Opening Address

Prof John Wong Eu-Li

Emeritus Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

Isabel Chan Professor in Medical Sciences, Division of Haematology-Oncology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Senior Advisor, National University Health System

Executive Director, Centre for Population Health, National University of Singapore

Education Session

Session Chairperson: A/Prof David Tan

9.10 am

Tailoring Screening for Risk in Breast Cancer Prevention (BREATHE)

A/Prof Mikael Hartman

Head & Senior Consultant, Division of General Surgery (Breast Surgery), Department of Surgery, National University Hospital

Associate Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore

9.30 am

Turning Data into Progress: Insights from a Large-Scale Screening Mammography Uptake Study

Prof Lee Soo Chin

Senior Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

Associate Director of Research, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

Director, Cancer Genetics Program, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

Senior Principal Investigator, Cancer Science Institute, Singapore

Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

9.50 am

The Long Road from Lab to Bedside: Our Experience Over the Years in Developing miRNA Technology into a Clinical Test

A/Prof Too Heng-Phon

Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Co-Director Research, N2CR, National University of Singapore

Co-Founder, Non-executive Chairman, Scientific Director, MiRXES Pte LTD

Co-Founder, Non-executive Chairman, Scientific Director, AGEM Bio Pte LTD

10.10 amTea Break

Oral Abstract Presentation - Basic Sciences

10.55 amA Hidden Source of Immunogenic RNA in ADAR1 Deficiency
Dr. Haoqing Shen, CSI, NUS
11.10 amImmuno-Metabolic Role of AKR1C3 in Lung Cancer Driving Redox Imbalance, Immune Evasion, and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities
Dr. Lwin Thu Ya Win, CSI, NUS
11.25 amFunctional Consequences of Structural Variants Arising from Extracellular Domain Mutations in EGFR
Ms. Hui Qing Yeo, CSI, NUS

Oral Abstract Presentation - Translational Sciences

11.40 amThe Spatial Organization of Lymphoma Cells with MYC-BCL2 Co-Expression Shapes the Immune Microenvironment and Determines Survival After Chemoimmunotherapy
Ms. Sridhar Shruti, CSI, NUS
11.55 amBiomarker-Guided Risk Stratification and Preclinical Evaluation of Treatment Approaches for Poor Responders to Standard of Care in Cervical Cancer
Dr. Nin Dawn, Department of Biochemistry, NUS
12.10 pmDecoding Therapy Resistance in Glioblastoma: Insights from Matched Primary-Recurrent Patient-Derived Gliomaspheres
Mr. Quan Nguyen, The N.1 Institute for Health
12.25 pmLunch
Afternoon SessionProgramme

Oral Abstract Presentation - Clinical Sciences

2.00 pmPhase II Study of Intraperitoneal (IP) Paclitaxel (PTX) combined with standard of care systemic therapy for Gastric Cancer with Peritoneal Metastases
Dr. Robert Walsh, Department of Haematology-Oncology, NCIS
2.15 pmOsimertinib and stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases in EGFR mutated lung cancer - The STARLET pooled analysis of OUTRUN and LUOSICNS randomised trials
Dr. Soon Yu Yang, Department of Radiation Oncology, NCIS
2.30 pmLatent Class Analysis Identifies Distinct Phenotypes of Multisystem Immune-Related Adverse Events Predictive of Survival After Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Dr. Lee Guan Hui Victor, Department of Haematology-Oncology, NCIS

Oral Abstract Presentation - Nursing / Paramedical / Supportive Care

2.45 pmNCIS@Home: Pilot Implementation of an Oncology Hospital-at-Home Programme
Dr. Yi Qing Tey, Department of Haematology-Oncology, NCIS
3.00 pmAppropriate care at end-of-life (AptEOL): A multidisciplinary approach to optimize medication deprescribing
Mr. Hon Jin Liu, Department of Pharmacy, NUH
3.15 pmAdvanced Practice Nurse (APN)-led survivorship care can address gaps in identification of patients at risk of hereditary breast cancer syndrome
APN Chen Litang, Department of Oncology Nursing, NCIS
3.30 pmRefreshments

Plenary Session

Session Chairperson: Prof Goh Boon Cher

3.45 pm

New Frontiers for Cancer Detection Using Cell-Free DNA

Prof Lo Yuk Ming Dennis 

Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Li Ka Shing Professor of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Hear the Journey Session

Session Chairperson: Dr Yong Wei Peng

4.15 pm

Jack of All Trades, Master of None, Though Oftentimes Better Than Master of One

Dr Nesaretnam Barr Kumarakulasinghe

Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore  

4.35 pm

Can You Really Have It All? One Academic Infectious Diseases Physician’s Journey

Prof Paul Anantharajah Tambyah

Senior Consultant, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital

Professor, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (YLLSOM), National University of Singapore

4.55 pmCocktail and Networking Session
5.30 pmAnnouncement of Award Winners
5.45 pm

Closing Address

Prof Goh Boon Cher

Senior Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Professor, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

Provost's Chair Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore

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NCAM 2025 Satellite Symposium

Catalysing Research in Primary Care and Cancer:

Where Are We Now and Where Are We Heading To?

Saturday, 27 Sep 2025, 2-5pm

Registration for NCAM 2025 Satellite Symposium is complimentary

TimeAgenda
 2:00pm - 2:05pm

Opening Address

Prof Jose Maria Valderas

Head, Dept. of Family Medicine, NUS YLLSoM

Co-Chair NCAM Satellite Symposium - Cancer Research in Primary Care

2:05pm - 2:25pm 

Risk-based cancer screening and application of genomics

Prof Jon Emery

Professor of Family Medicine, NTU, Singapore

2:25pm - 2:45pm

Enhancing early cancer detection in primary care using data-driven approaches

A/Prof Sarah Bailey

Visiting Professor, Dept. of Family Medicine, NUS YLLSoM

2:45pm - 3:05pm

20 Mins Break Out Discussion: Topic 1 & 2

Adj A/Prof Samuel Ow (Topic 1)

Senior Consultant, Dept. of Haematology-Oncology, NCIS

Dr Alicia Ong (Topic 2)

Associate Consultant, Dept. of Family Medicine, NUS YLLSoM

3:05pm - 3:25pm

Break Out Discussion Sharing: Topic 1 & 2

3:25pm - 3:35pmTea Break
3:35pm - 3:55pm

GP's role in symptomatic detection of cancer in primary care

Dr Yin Zhou

Visiting Fellow, Dept. of Family Medicine, NUS YLLSoM

3:55pm - 4:15pm

Development of modules on experiences of care with different cancers as part of Health Experiences SG

Dr Laurie Goldsmith

Senior Research Fellow, Dept. of Family Medicine, NUS YLLSoM

4:15pm - 4:35pm

20 Mins Break Out Discussion: Topic 3 & 4

Dr Rose Fok (Topic 3)

Consultant, Family Medicine, Singhealth Polyclinic

Dr Soon Yu Yang (Topic 4)

Consultant, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, NCIS

4:35pm - 4:55pm

Break Out Discussion Sharing: Topic 3 & 4

 

4:55pm - 5:00pm

Closing Address

Adj A/Prof Samuel Ow

Senior Consultant, Dept. of Haematology-Oncology, NCIS

Co-Chair NCAM Satellite Symposium - Cancer Research in Primary Care

Contact our conference secretariat at Enquiries NCAM (NUH) [email protected]

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