Singapore Revs Up Cancer Research Singapore’s unique demographic advantages and government-backed initiatives enhance its potential to become a world-class hub for cancer research and treatment.
National Cancer Centre Adopts Holistic Approach to Cancer Care Multidisciplinary clinical and research programmes at the centre aim to prevent and treat cancer.
Promoting an Open Policy in Research The Genome Institute of Singapore attracts international researchers.
Innovative Research on Ovarian and Prostate Cancer
Using the Body’s Immune Response to Fight Bladder Cancer
Attacking Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma via Epstein-Barr Virus
Tailor-Made Treatment Pharmacogenetics, tumour-suppressor genes and customised treatment for cancer subgroups offer new ways to counter the disease.
Features
Fun with Optical Tweezers Singapore scientists have chanced upon a new application for optical tweezers, a technique wherein a tightly focused laser beam is used to manoeuvre tiny particles — manipulating carbon nanotubes.
Online Education in Bioinformatics Several overseas universities and NUS have joined forces to form a consortium offering global online bioinformatics courses that address the current interest in and need for talent development in this field.
Delving into the Brain Phantom-limb expert shares his views on how treating this disorder has also helped reveal the mysteries of the human brain.
Attacking Soil Disease on Various Fronts Defence institute investigates ways to overcome melioidosis, a lethal tropical disease particular to Southeast Asia.
Start-up Firms Translate Research into Innovative Business Models Three brand-new firms win national techno-venture business-plan competition with their technopreneurial innovations.
Departments
Editorial Personalising Cancer Treatment: The Singapore Advantage.
In Brief Innovative highlights in various fields.
Spotlight Prof Yoshiaki Ito, renowned cancer specialist, gives insights into cancer advances.
Viewpoint Attorney examines the issue of informed consent in clinical trials.