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Honoured Invitation: Expert Talk at the National University of Singapore (NUS)

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.

About National University of Singapore (NUS)

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore’s flagship university and a leading global institution of higher education. Renowned for its excellence in education, research, and innovation, NUS plays a key role in advancing knowledge, developing future leaders, and addressing complex global challenges.

About Precision Diagnostics

Precision Diagnostics is a precision medicine and genomic diagnostics organisation committed to translating advances in genomics into clinically meaningful healthcare solutions supported by clinical governance. Through its work in pharmacogenomics, precision oncology, genomic testing, clinical implementation, and international scientific collaboration, Precision Diagnostics aims to support safer, more personalised, and evidence-based patient care across Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.