Awards & Achievements

November 23, 2022

The International Society for Experimental Hematology  (ISEH) aims to promote the scientific knowledge and clinical application of basic hematology, immunology, stem cell research, cell and gene therapy, and all related aspects through research, publications, discussion, support of young investigators and organization of scientific meetings.

November 23, 2022

Congratulations to Dr. Spencer Yang Chong on receiving the 2022 ASH Abstract Achievement Award, adding on to previous years' wins!

August 30, 2022

Hosted by the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), the 9th NCIS Annual Research Meeting (NCAM) had its meeting between 19th to 20th August 2022.

August 10, 2022

CSI Singapore would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to the graduates of the PhD Graduate Program in Cancer Biology!

June 14, 2022

Held in Honolulu, Hawaii between May 8 – 13, Ms. Xu Jingru presented at the NM05 Symposium, which focuses on discussions relating to the recent advances of nanodiamond in quantum sensing, diagnostic, biomedical and other novel applications.

May 5, 2022

Congratulations to A/Prof. Edward Kai-Hua Chow and Dr. Bee Hui Liu, who have recently won awards at the Asian Fund for Cancer Research’s (AFCR) 2021 BRACE Award Venture Competition, a first-of-its-kind program for early-stage oncology technology companies focused on Asian-prevalent cancers.

November 30, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Nurulhuda Binte Mustafa, a CSI Senior Research Fellow and Ms. Sinan Xiong, a CSI PhD student on receiving the ASH Abstract Achievement Award!

September 8, 2021

Congratulations to Ms Sinan Xiong for receiving the IMS Young Investigator Award at the 18th International Myeloma Workshop (IMW 2021). The workshop is conducted by the International Myeloma Society (IMS), which aims to promote research and education to improve prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment surrounding multiple myeloma and related disorders.

August 6, 2021

We are pleased to announce that CSI Singapore has been conferred the Commendation Award for the NUS Safety & Health Awards (NUSSHA) 2020! Presented by the Office of Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE), the NUSSHA programme recognizes NUS Faculties, Departments, and Research Centres / Research Institutes which have implemented effective department safety and health management system (DSHMS) that would help reduce accidents and incidents in workplaces.

August 4, 2021

Hosted by the National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) and co-organized by the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI), the 8th NCIS Annual Research Meeting (NCAM) concluded its hybrid meeting last Saturday. Held from 30 - 31 July, this year's meeting served as an excellent platform for cancer physicians and researchers in Singapore to interact and forge future collaborations.

June 10, 2021

Congratulations to CSI Deputy Director and Senior Principal Investigator, Prof. Chng Wee Joo, on being conferred the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Graduate Mentor of the Year (GRAMAY) 2021! Presented annually, the GRAMAY award honors and celebrates faculty staff in recognition of their excellence in graduate supervision, intellectual and professional development as well as career development of their graduate students.

May 12, 2021

CSI Singapore is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Polly Chen to Associate Professor! Dr. Chen joined CSI Singapore in 2014 as a Principal Investigator. Since then, she has received multiple awards in recognition of her outstanding research, including the EMBO Young Investigator Program (YIP) and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Young Researcher Of the Year Award.

April 8, 2021

The Long Service Awards were presented to employees in appreciation for their valued contributions and dedicated service to NUS. A total of 13 recipients have been conferred the Long Service Award for their 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service respectively. CSI Singapore would like to congratulate and thank the following recipients for their […]

April 7, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Teoh Phaik Ju, Research Fellow from Prof. Chng Wee Joo’s lab, who has recently been awarded the prestigious International Myeloma Society (IMS) and Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation Career Development Award for her outstanding research proposal.

March 19, 2021

Dr. Chong Shu Yun Phyllis and Dr. Teoh Phaik Ju were awarded by A/Prof. Kevin Tan, Vice-Dean of Graduate Studies Congratulations to Dr. Teoh Phaik Ju and Dr. Chong Shu Yun Phyllis, who were honoured for their research achievements at the NUS Medicine Awards 2020 Ceremony. The award ceremony recognises and celebrates the success and […]

October 12, 2020

The Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer (RAC) was a 9-day event (19th – 27th September) where participants can run anywhere in Singapore or around the world by using a GPS-enabled app. Organised by the Singapore Cancer Society, proceeds raised from RAC 2020 will support cancer treatment subsidies, welfare assistance, cancer rehabilitation, hospice care, cancer screenings, research, public education and cancer support group initiatives.

August 27, 2020

  Warmest congratulations to CSI Deputy Director and Senior Principal Investigator, Prof. Chng Wee Joo for being awarded the 2020 Brian G.M Durie Outstanding Achievement Award! Prof. Chng is the first Asian to receive this prestigious award, which aims to honour outstanding individual who has demonstrated excellence in multiple myeloma research and whose work has […]

August 6, 2020

The 7th NCSIS Annual Research Meeting (NCAM) 2020 recently concluded its first digital meeting. Co-organised by National University Cancer Institute (NCIS) and CSI Singapore, the NCAM 2020 Digital Meeting hosted a total of 727 attendees from 58 institutions. The theme for this year’s meeting is ‘Cancer Care: From Bench to Bedside’. Held from 22 July – […]

July 25, 2020

Researchers from Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) and National University Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS) recently harnessed the Quadratic Phenotypic Optimisation Platform (QPOP), an AI-driven digital medicine platform, to revolutionize the treatment for lymphoma. Developed by a research team led by CSI Singapore Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Edward Chow, QPOP leverages artificial intelligence […]

July 2, 2020

CSI Singapore is pleased to announce that Senior Principal Investigator, Prof. Toshio Suda, has been awarded the 2020 E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize for his outstanding contributions to the field of stem cell research. Prof. Suda will present his lecture at the 62nd ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition. Established in 1992, this lectureship and […]