Overview

Vision

The Vision of the N2CR is simple – To develop innovative new ways to detect, cure or prevent cancer.

Mission

NUS Centre for Cancer Research (N2CR), Translational Research Programme hopes to develop new ways to detect, cure and prevent cancer through internationally leading fundamental research. The programme aims to advance our understanding of cancer, and translate research discoveries into clinical practice that benefits patients. The programme’s emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration will bring fundamental researchers in biomedical sciences together with scientists and engineers to develop enabling technology to address major scientific or clinical challenges.

Engage Our
Membership

In collaborative networks to
exploit unique local strengths to
tackle major research challenges.

Support

The basic and clinical research
infrastructure that facilitates
impactful research.

Help To
Coordinate

The training of basic and
clinical researchers.

Leadership

Director
Professor Ashok Venkitaraman
NUS Centre for Cancer Research
Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUS
Director, Cancer Science Institute of Singapore
Deputy Director
Professor Goh Boon Cher
NUS Centre for Cancer Research
Senior Consultant, Department of Hematology-Oncology, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, National University Hospital
Deputy Director, Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, NUS
Deputy Director, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (Research)
Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Department of Medicine, NUS
Research Director
Associate Professor Too Heng-Phon
NUS Centre for Cancer Research
A/Prof, Department of Biochemistry, NUS A/Prof, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, NUS