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Rational De-Escalation in Cancer Treatment: From More to Meaningful
Friday, 28 August 2026
| Morning Session | Programme |
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| 9.00 am | Opening Address Prof Chng Wee Joo Senior Consultant, Division of Haematology, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore Professor, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin Professor in Medical Oncology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore Vice President (Biomedical Sciences Research), Office of the Deputy President (Research and Technology), National University of Singapore Group Chief Scientist, National University Health System |
Education Session Session Chairperson: A/Prof David Tan | |
| 9.10 am | Rational De-escalation in Cancer Treatment in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL): Lessons from the Malaysia-Singapore (Ma-Spore) ALL studies. Prof Allen Yeoh Head of Division & Senior Consultant, Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology.
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| 9.30 am | Rational Deescalation in Cancer Treatment: Radiation Oncologist's Perspective Dr Soon Yu Yang Senior Consultant, Department of Radiation Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore |
| 9.50 am | When More is Not Better in Cancer Treatment Dr Yong Wei Peng Senior Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore |
| 10.10 am | Tea Break |
Oral Abstract Presentation - Basic Sciences | |
| 10.55 am | TBC |
Oral Abstract Presentation - Translational Sciences | |
| 11.40 am | TBC |
| 12.25 pm | Lunch |
| Afternoon Session | Programme |
|---|---|
Oral Abstract Presentation - Clinical Sciences | |
| 2.00 pm | TBC |
Oral Abstract Presentation - Nursing / Paramedical / Supportive Care | |
| 2.45 pm | TBC |
| 3.30 pm | Refreshments |
Plenary Session Session Chairperson: TBC | |
| 3.45 pm | Radical Thinking for a Precision Future in Cancer Medicine Prof Edison Liu President Emeritus and Professor, The Jackson Laboratory |
Hear the Journey Session Session Chairperson: TBC | |
| 4.20 pm | The People, the Journey, and the Why in Academic Medicine
Dr Cinnie Yentia Soekojo Consultant, Division of Haematology, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore |
| 4.40 pm | From Medical Roots to RNA and Cancer Research A/Prof Polly Chen Principal Investigator & Research Director, Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, National University of Singapore Associate Professor & Assistant Head, Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore |
| 5.00 pm | Cocktail and Networking Session |
| 5.30 pm | Announcement of Award Winners |
| 5.45 pm | Closing Address Adj A/Prof Chee Cheng Ean Senior Consultant, Department of Haematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore Executive Director, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore |
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