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Celestial Yap graduated with a medical degree (MBBS) from the National University of Singapore and practiced as a clinician in several disciplines before embarking on her research career. She obtained a PhD from Edinburgh University, United Kingdom, investigating the roles of actin-binding proteins in brain cancer with Sutherland K. Maciver and David J. Price. Subsequently, she was a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Genes and Development Interdisciplinary Group (Edinburgh) and Visiting Fellow at the Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore (NUS).
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On return to NUS in December 2005, the Cytoskeleton and Tumour Biology Laboratory was set up to investigate the expanding roles of cytoskeletal proteins in tumour biology, with a focus on mechanisms that contribute to tumour dissemination and tumour cell survival. She supervises research scientists in all levels of training including Masters and PhD programs, postdoctoral research and clinician-scientist programs. She is also keenly involved in undergraduate and graduate education in the disciplines of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing.
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Awards
- Finalist in Free Communication Session, 2015, 12th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) and 3rd International Conference on Faculty Development in the Health Professions (ICFDHP)
- Annual Teaching Excellence Award (ATEA), 2012, University-level award for academic year 2010-2011
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (FTEA), 2012 & 2010, Faculty-level award for academic years 2010-2011, 2008-2009
- NUS Outstanding Educator Award nominee, 2012 & 2010, University-level award
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award and NUS Outstanding Educator Award nominee, 2008-2009
- UK-Singapore Partners in Science Collaboration Award, 2006
- NUS Overseas Graduate Scholarship, 1999 – 2002
Professional Societies
Editorial Board
- World Journal of Clinical Oncology
- The Open Pathology Journal
Committees
- Basic Medical Sciences Committee member
Division of Graduate Dental Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, National University Health System
- Nursing Curriculum Review Committee member
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Health System
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