Speakers
Guest of Honour
Dr Janil Puthucheary
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and Ministry of Health
Plenaries
Prof Vajira Dissanayake
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Prof Dame Sue Hill
NHS England
Prof Kathryn North
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Prof Patrick Tan
Precision Health Research, Singapore
Biobanks for Precision Medicine
This session aims to explore the pivotal role of biobanks in Asia, Europe and the USA and how they are facilitating the seamless transition from cohort studies to clinical application.
Prof John Chambers
Precision Health Research, Singapore
Prof Chen Zhengming
University of Oxford
Dr Geoffrey Ginsburg
All of Us Research Program, National Institutes of Health
Dr Lin Yen-Feng
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Prof Aarno Palotie
Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Finland and Broad institute and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA
Prof Masayuki Yamamoto
Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization (ToMMo)
Cancer Genetics
This session aims to inform healthcare professionals on recent discoveries related to the genetic basis of various cancers, and discuss the use of novel diagnostic tools to treat patients with the appropriate therapeutics.
Dr Philip Awadalla
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
Dr Ho Weang Kee
University of Nottingham Malaysia/Cancer Research Malaysia
Prof Joanne Ngeow
National Cancer Centre Singapore
Complex Traits/Variant Resolution
This session aims to discuss traits and diseases that are affected by multiple genes and environmental influences. Analytical techniques for associating specific genetic variants with complex traits will be demonstrated.
Dr Ammira Al-Shabeeb Akil
Sidra Medicine
Dr Jimmy Lee
Institute of Mental Health
Prof Wong Limsoon
National University of Singapore
Data Driven Discovery
This session aims to highlight research discoveries accelerated by the advent of big data and global data sharing and collaboration among longitudinal population studies.
Dr Raghib Ali
Our Future Health
Dr Rob Yang
CartaBio Inc
Dr Heidi Rehm
Massachusetts General Hospital and Broad Institute
Ethics and Policy
This session aims to update researchers on the ethical and legal considerations as well as the implications surrounding data sharing and data analysis of an individual's genetic and genomic information.
Dr Angela Ballantyne
University of Otago
Dr Michaela Mayrhofer
BBMRI-ERIC
Prof Julian Savulescu
National University of Singapore
From Cohorts to Data Validation
This session will call to attention the complexities of cohort and participant data collection, large scale data management and analysis to prepare datasets for downstream health and biomedical research.
Prof Andrew Morris
Health Data Research UK
Prof Nicola Mulder
University of Cape Town
Dr Fatima Qafoud
Qatar Biobank
Genetic Counselling & Community Engagement
This session aims to highlight the vital role genetic counselors and community engagement plays in fostering meaningful connections between participants and scientists to maximise translational value.
Ms Yasmin Bylstra
SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Precision Medicine
Ms Yoon Sook Yee
GENETIX Cancer Research Malaysia
Ms Mary-Anne Young
Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Genomic/Precision Medicine for Therapeutic R&D
This session aims to explore the application of genomic analyses to discover, validate and develop novel therapeutic targets, biomarkers and genes that affect the efficacy and safety of new medicines.
Dr Guillermo Del Angel
AstraZeneca
Dr Mark McCarthy
Genentech
Dr Lyndon Mitnaul
Regeneron Genetics Center
Genomic Diversity
Genomic diversity encompasses the vast array of genetic variations within human populations and has significant implications for research, healthcare and society. This session aims to explore the rich tapestry of genomic diversity and highlight its role in shaping individual traits and susceptibility to diseases.
Dr Andres Moreno-Estrada
Advanced Genomics Unit, Cinvestav-Mexico
Dr Paul Thompson
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Dr Biju Viswanath
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
Genomic Science in Cohorts
This session aims to explore how the cohort infrastructure can be used as a source for genomic research. It identifies the requirements for cohort studies, in terms of design, consent, and data and sample collection, to contribute to genomic science.
Dr Nicolas Bertin
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Prof Liu Jian Jun
Genome Institute of Singapore
Dr Max Lam
Precision Health Research, Singapore
Industry Speaker
Attend the Lunchtime Industry Talks, where industry experts will share valuable insights and the latest advancements. Connect with professionals and expand your knowledge at these informative sessions while you enjoy your lunch.
Dr Jeffrey Barrett
Nightingale Health
Dr Julia Carrasco-Zanini Sanchez
Queen Mary University of London
Mr Nino da Silva
BC Platforms
Dr Radoje (Rade) Drmanac
MGI Tech
Dr Kyle Farh
Illumina
Ms Katie Larkin
Genomics Platform, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Dr Mar Gonzalez-porta
NalaGenetics
Prof Lili Milani
Estonia Biobank, Estonian Genome Center, University of Tartu
Dr Ting Teck Wah
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Ms Cora Vacher
Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Dr Stephen A. Williams
SomaLogic
Genomic Screening
This session aims to explore the use of genomic analysis technologies to deliver prognoses for both common and rare genetic diseases and what are the implications of the applications.
Dr Chien Yin Hsiu
National Taiwan University Hospital
Prof Martin Delatycki
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Prof Thong Meow-Keong
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Pharmacogenomics
This session aims to explore the relationship between an individual’s genotype and their response to medicines. Specific population data and regional implementation practices that have the potential for making better medication and dosing decisions will be presented.
Prof Collet Dandara
University of Cape Town
Dr Elaine Lo Ah Gi
National University Hospital
Prof Chonlaphat Sukasem
Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Population Health
This session aims to discuss the dynamics of population health within the context of the shifting global healthcare landscape, examining how population-level data can inform and enhance clinical practice, bridging the gap from cohorts to clinics.
Dr Arash Etemadi
National Cancer Institute, NIH
Prof Eimear Kenny
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Prof Tai E Shyong
Precision Health Research, Singapore
Rare Diseases
Rare diseases pose unique challenges and collaboration is essential in addressing the complexities of rare diseases and to drive innovation in research and patient care. This session aims to facilitate dialogue between researchers and clinicians invested in advancing rare disease research.
Dr Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui
International Laboratory for Human Genome Research, UNAM
Dr Saumya Jamuar
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Dr Gabriela Repetto
Universidad del Desarrollo
Research in LMICs
This session aims to encourage networking with and among researchers in low- and middle-income countries, identify challenges in these settings and foster the use of quality studies in such settings for precision medicine.
Dr Eva Maria Cutiongco-de la Paz
Institute of Human Genetics, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines and Philippine Genome Center
Prof Nicki Tiffin
South African National Bioinformatics Institute, University of the Western Cape
Dr Janewit Wongboonsin
Division of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand | Renal division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
Training/Early Career Scientists
This session is open to all Early Career Scientists and will delve into the essential components of nurturing and supporting emerging scientists as they navigate through multifaceted ecosystems that make up their academic and professional pathways.
Prof Richard Haspel
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Dr Victoria Nembaware
University of Cape Town
Dr Sharon Plon
Baylor College of Medicine
*Speakers are arranged in alphabetical order based on their last names and list is accurate as of 26 June 2024.
