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N2CR Poster Day & Networking Session
The N2CR Poster Day & Networking Session held on 7 July 2026 brought together the N2CR community for an inspiring day of research, discussion, and meaningful connections. The event featured engaging poster
A New “Master Switch” Discovery Could Change the Future of Breast Cancer Treatment
Dr Alan Prem Kumar and his team have discovered a key protein called DP103 that acts like a “master switch,” helping one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer
Weaponising Macrophages Against Breast Cancer With Magnetic Pulses
Researchers at N2CR have discovered that brief exposure to magnetic fields can reprogramme the immune landscape of solid tumours. This shifts tumour‑associated macrophages (TAMs), immune cells that normally help cancer
Cancer Researchers’ Stories – Dr Melissa Ooi
Dr Melissa Ooi, our theme lead for SCOUT, shares her passion for health services research. She reflects on how her work connects research with clinical practice, and what inspires her
Improving Treatment Predictions in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. About 30% of patients do not respond well to the first treatment. Current risk stratification systems such
New Therapy Offers Hope for Clear Cell Gynaecological Cancers
The LARA trial, led by Assoc Prof David Tan and Dr Natalie Ngoi, marks a major step forward in tackling clear cell gynaecological cancers which disproportionately affect Asian women and
director's foreword
Bringing N2CR to Greater Heights
The National University of Singapore’s Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR) was established in 2020 as one of ten Translational Research Programmes under the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. As the largest of these programmes, N2CR brings together more than 100 faculty members spanning basic, translational, and clinical sciences — united by a shared vision to advance cancer research and improve patient outcomes.
Professor Goh Boon Cher
Director, NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR)
Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore
OUR VISION AND MISSION
of the N2CR is simple
To develop innovative new ways to detect, cure or prevent cancer.
The hallmark of
The Programme
SCOUT
– Decoding Cancer’s Beginnings for Healthier Tomorrow
Theme Leads
Dr OOI Gaik Ming, Melissa
Dr CHEOK Chit Fang
COMPASS
– Charting the Future of Precision Oncology
The COMPASS theme unites a diverse community of basic and clinical cancer scientists to advance customised oncology. By integrating molecular profiling for strategic patient selection and enabling technologies for new treatment modalities, COMPASS builds a collaborative platform to discover mechanisms, refine therapies and accelerate precision medicine with a focus on Asian-specific tumour types.
Theme Leads
Dr TAY Kai Xun, Joshua
Dr Dennis KAPPEI
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[Launch] National Medical Research Council (NMRC) July 2026 Grant Call
Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026
[Zoom Seminar] N2CR Postdoc and Graduate Student Club – Talk by Prof Jianhua Qu – 24 July, 12-1pm
Jul 24, 2026
[N2CR Internal Seminar] 14 Aug 2026, 1 – 2 PM @ MD11 CRC Auditorium
Aug 14, 2026
[Invitation] Nature Editor Seminar – 26 Aug 2026, 4-5pm @ CRC Auditorium, MD11
Aug 26, 2026
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Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027
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