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 am | Tea Break |
Oral Abstract Presentation - Basic Sciences | |
| 10.55 am | A Hidden Source of Immunogenic RNA in ADAR1 Deficiency Dr. Haoqing Shen, CSI, NUS |
| 11.10 am | Immuno-Metabolic Role of AKR1C3 in Lung Cancer Driving Redox Imbalance, Immune Evasion, and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities Dr. Lwin Thu Ya Win, CSI, NUS |
| 11.25 am | Functional Consequences of Structural Variants Arising from Extracellular Domain Mutations in EGFR Ms. Hui Qing Yeo, CSI, NUS |
Oral Abstract Presentation - Translational Sciences | |
| 11.40 am | The 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 am | Biomarker-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 pm | Decoding Therapy Resistance in Glioblastoma: Insights from Matched Primary-Recurrent Patient-Derived Gliomaspheres Mr. Quan Nguyen, The N.1 Institute for Health |
| 12.25 pm | Lunch |
| Afternoon Session | Programme |
|---|---|
Oral Abstract Presentation - Clinical Sciences | |
| 2.00 pm | Phase 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 pm | Osimertinib 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 pm | Latent 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 pm | NCIS@Home: Pilot Implementation of an Oncology Hospital-at-Home Programme Dr. Yi Qing Tey, Department of Haematology-Oncology, NCIS |
| 3.00 pm | Appropriate care at end-of-life (AptEOL): A multidisciplinary approach to optimize medication deprescribing Mr. Hon Jin Liu, Department of Pharmacy, NUH |
| 3.15 pm | Advanced 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 pm | Refreshments |
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 pm | Cocktail and Networking Session |
| 5.30 pm | Announcement 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 |
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
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 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 - 3:35pm | Tea 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
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| 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 |
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