Honoured Invitation:
Expert Talk at the National University of Singapore (NUS)
120th Anniversary Celebration of NUS & 34th Singapore Pharmacy Congress
120th Anniversary Celebration of NUS
The National University of Singapore (NUS) celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2025, commemorating a legacy as Singapore’s first higher education institution and its flagship university. The NUS Department of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPS) stands as the sole institution offering a professional pharmacy degree tailored to the nation’s healthcare needs.
Currently, the NUS PPS Department is recognized among the top 20 institutes in the world according to the World University Ranking by Subject (Pharmacy and Pharmacology). The NUS PPS Department trains the next generation of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists with our vision to reach the next level of global excellence in research, education, practice, and enterprise, harnessing the strength and diversity of talents.
Picture of our CEO, Dr. Rebecca Tay, presenting at the NUS
A defining moment came as our CEO, Dr. Rebecca Tay, took the stage to unveil the transformative capabilities of our cutting-edge PRECISE Pharmacogenomics Testing Platform. She illuminated the fundamental know-hows, demonstrating how we are turning complex genetic data into actionable clinical strategies to optimize patient outcomes and pioneer the future of drug therapy.
We were truly inspired by the growing enthusiasm of participants and the meaningful engagement throughout the sessions. It was also an honour to share this space with esteemed experts, clinical pharmacists, and clinicians, including:
- Dr. Jasmine Luzum, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
- Dr. Veronica Teo, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
- Dr. Jialing Aw, Singapore General Hospital
- Dr. Yi Ming Wan, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
34th Singapore Pharmacy Congress
The Singapore Pharmacy Congress is held annually, but this year, it is held in collaboration with the NUS Department of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences to drive PSS’s commitment to collaborate with one of the leading global schools of pharmacy. This 34th SPC aims to attract delegates, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and academics to exchange ideas, experiences, and best practices while bringing the latest scientific updates, research, and advancements.
Picture of Precision Diagnostics’ team and booth located at the SPC
Precision Diagnostics’ booth was also featured at the Singapore Pharmacy Congress with engaging discussions and activities such as;
Genetic variations affecting drug response
Clinical implementation
of PGx testing
Ethical considerations in genomic medicine
Emerging trends in
personalized therapy
Challenges in
PGx adoption
Genome-wide association studies
Pre-emptive clinical recommendations in therapy
Picture of Precision Diagnostics’ team and booth located at the SPC
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Doreen Su-Yin Tan (NUS) for her partnership, trust, and advisory, and to Dr. Pei Shieen Wong, Dr. Elaine Lo, and the organizing committees from NUS and NUH for their kind invitation and thoughtful dialogue, which made this exchange so impactful. As we continue this collaborative journey, we remain committed to bridging science and clinical practice, ensuring that pharmacogenomics becomes not only a research endeavour but a real-world tool that empowers every clinician and benefits every patient.
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