https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/ Stay updated on the latest news and events en Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:42:08 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect--strength-in-numbers---synergising-discoveries-through-clinical-research-networksurn:isomer:resource:401335CRIS Connect: Strength in Numbers – Synergising Discoveries through Clinical Research Networks Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/media-coverage--clinical-trials-are-neither-last-chance-saloon-nor-guinea-pig-experimentsurn:isomer:resource:401334Clinical trials present structured pathways that drive medical innovation and offer new hope to patients.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect--fostering-collaborations-to-advance-clinical-research-and-therapeutic-developmenturn:isomer:resource:401333CRIS Connect: Fostering Collaborations to Advance Clinical Research and Therapeutic Development Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cashing-in-on-better-health--financial-incentives-make--cents--for-diabetes-preventionurn:isomer:resource:401330Cashing In on Better Health: Financial Incentives Make “Cents” for Diabetes PreventionTue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect--advancing-multi-institutional-translational-cancer-research-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:401327CRIS Connect: Advancing Multi Institutional Translational Cancer Research in Singapore Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/year-in-review-2025urn:isomer:resource:401310Year in Review 2025 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect-advancing-scientific-knowledge-enabling-clinical-translation-through-precise-sg100kurn:isomer:resource:129840CRIS Connect: Advancing Scientific Knowledge & Enabling Clinical Translation through PRECISE SG100KFri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-switch-2025urn:isomer:resource:129847CRIS is thrilled to return as a content and exhibiting partner of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2025!Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect-ai4healthycitiessg-regional-blueprint-on-effective-interventions-in-population-healthurn:isomer:resource:129842CRIS Connect: AI4HealthyCitiesSG: Regional Blueprint on Effective Interventions in Population Health Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-announces-appointment-of-executive-director-for-simfoniurn:isomer:resource:129838CRIS announces the appointment of Professor Robert Morris as Executive Director of SIMFONI.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect-ai-in-cardiovascular-imaging-from-cancer-care-to-cardiac-careurn:isomer:resource:129841CRIS Connect: AI in Cardiovascular Imaging: From Cancer Care to Cardiac CareThu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect-implementation-and-adoption-for-healthcare-impacturn:isomer:resource:129844CRIS Connect: Implementation and Adoption for Healthcare ImpactTue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect-accelerating-clinical-innovations-into-marketurn:isomer:resource:129839CRIS Connect: Accelerating Clinical Innovations into Market Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-connect-clinical-implementation-pilot-preemptive-pharmacogenomics-testing-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:129843CRIS Connect: Clinical Implementation Pilot: Preemptive Pharmacogenomics Testing in SingaporeWed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/actris-secures-gmp-status-ready-to-provide-home-grown-novel-treatments-to-patientsurn:isomer:resource:129828ACTRIS secures GMP status, ready to provide home grown novel treatments to patientsTue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.linkedin.com/posts/crissg_5yearsofcris-researchforabetterfuture-strategicpartnerships-activity-7333764052822740992-GJoS/?urn:isomer:resource:129772Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/clinical-implementation-pilot-familial-hypercholesterolemia-interventionsurn:isomer:resource:129836CRIS Connect: Clinical Implementation Pilot: Familial Hypercholesterolemia InterventionsTue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-honours-five-years-of-leadership-by-chairman-prof-lim-welomes-prof-mak-as-new-chairmanurn:isomer:resource:129845CRIS announces the appointment of Professor Kenneth Mak as Chairperson, succeeding Prof John Lim, to continue advancing translational clinical research, robust partnerships for health and economic impact in Singapore.Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-5th-year-anniversary-and-appreciation-dinnerurn:isomer:resource:129837The CRIS 5th Year Anniversary and Appreciation Dinner marked five years of advancing Singapore’s clinical research and innovation ecosystem, strengthening clinical trials, precision medicine and biomedical capabilities, while recognising the leadership and contributions of CRIS' inaugural Chairperson, Prof John Lim.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7314896256814718976/urn:isomer:resource:129823Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.actris.sg/media-coverage-ongoing-r-d-to-reduce-manufacturing-costs-of-cgt-treatments-while-ensuring-quality/urn:isomer:resource:129850Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/leadership-transition-at-the-advanced-cell-therapy-and-research-institute-singapore-actrisurn:isomer:resource:129854ACTRIS announces the appointment of Associate Professor Aloysius Ho as Executive Director and Adjunct A/Prof Yap Eng Soo as Chief Medical Officer, succeeding Adj A/Prof Danny Soon and Assistant Prof Francesca Lim, to advance cell and gene therapy development and manufacturing in Singapore.Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7302865632587362304/urn:isomer:resource:129826Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/year-in-review-2024urn:isomer:resource:1298702024 has been a momentous year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we reflect on the key moments that highlight our achievements, challenges, and vision for the future.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/year-in-review-2024-pushing-boundaries-in-healthcare-innovationurn:isomer:resource:129869This has been a momentous year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2024 in pushing boundaries in healthcare innovation.Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/year-in-review-2024-fostering-partnerships-for-healthurn:isomer:resource:129868This has been a momentous year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2024 in fostering partnerships for health.Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/year-in-review-2024-building-strong-foundations-through-learning-and-engagementurn:isomer:resource:129866This has been a momentous year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we look at the key highlights in 2024 in building strong foundations through learning and engagement.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/year-in-review-2024-celebrating-as-crisurn:isomer:resource:129867This has been a momentous year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2024 as we celebrate as One CRIS!Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/media-coverage-cadence-and-medera-launch-asia-s-first-multi-centre-gene-therapy-trial-for-hfurn:isomer:resource:129856The launch of Asia's first multi-centre genre therapy trial received extensive scientific media coverage, highlighting Singapore’s robust cardiovascular research infrastructure and CADENCE’s efforts in streamlining clinical trial processes across these institutions. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cadence-and-medera-launch-asia-s-first-multi-centre-gene-therapy-trial-for-heart-failureurn:isomer:resource:129834CADENCE and Medera announce Asia’s first multi-centre gene therapy clinical trial for heart failure, with Singapore as the first non-US site, in collaboration with national heart centres NHCS, NUHCS and TTSH, advancing cardiovascular research and innovative treatment in Singapore.Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/science-talk-helping-people-manage-diabetes-through-technology-and-researchurn:isomer:resource:129821Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/media-coverage-nhic-enters-its-second-decade-advancing-healthcare-transformationurn:isomer:resource:129858NHIC sharpens focus on systems-level healthcare transformation through tech and innovation as it enters its second decade.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.nhic.sg/nhic-enters-its-second-decade-advancing-healthcare-transformation-through-tech-and-innovation/urn:isomer:resource:129827Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/stcc-announces-the-appointment-of-next-co-directorurn:isomer:resource:129863STCC announces the appointment of Associate Professor Ravindran Kanesvaran as Co-Director, succeeding Professor Lim Soon Thye, to continue advancing translational cancer research and clinical collaboration in Singapore.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/smoking-and-physical-inactivity-increase-risk-of-heart-disease-shown-in-research-study-by-cadenceurn:isomer:resource:129862CADENCE announces findings from the AI4HealthyCities-SG study on cardiovascular disease in Singapore, highlighting smoking and physical inactivity as key risk factors and informing evidence-based population health interventions and preventive strategies.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/media-coverage-al4healthycities-singapore-study-finds-major-factors-of-cardiovascular-disease-riskurn:isomer:resource:129855CADENCE presents findings from its AI4HealthyCities-SG study, such as smoking and physical inactivity which increase cardiovascular disease risks among Singaporeans.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-switch-2024urn:isomer:resource:129846CRIS is thrilled to return as a content and exhibiting partner of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024!Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/media-coverage-precise-and-ihcc-collaborate-to-host-conference-advance-precision-medicine-researchurn:isomer:resource:129859The PRECISE-IHCC Conference received extensive international participation and media coverage highlighting advancements in translational healthcare innovation.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/media-coverage-new-portal-makes-it-easier-to-participate-in-clinical-trialsurn:isomer:resource:129857The launch of the CTSG portal at the SCRI Clinical Trials Symposium received extensive media coverage highlighting advancements in clinical trial accessibility and resources for Singaporeans to find and take part in clinical trials.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCtw7xDpERkurn:isomer:resource:129833Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.stcc.sg/media-coverage-patients-may-get-greater-access-to-novel-cancer-drugs-under-r-d-partnership/urn:isomer:resource:129824Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/crisfathersday2024urn:isomer:resource:129849Celebrating Father's Day in the world of Science and ParenthoodThu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.biospectrumasia.com/analysis/96/24150/whats-apacs-recipe-of-success-in-clinical-trials-market.htmlurn:isomer:resource:129820Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.nhic.sg/administrative-professionals-day-serving-others-leaves-no-room-for-error/urn:isomer:resource:129822Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.preciseihcc-conference.sg/urn:isomer:resource:129773Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.scri-symposium.sg/urn:isomer:resource:129832Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/international-day-of-women-girls-science-2024urn:isomer:resource:129853Find out more about seven inspiring ladies from CRIS who share their experiences and the stories behind the impactful work that they do, and how they are committed to create positive change in the fields of science.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/2023-year-in-reviewurn:isomer:resource:129784This has been a remarkable year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2023, showcasing our achievements, challenges and vision towards the future.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/2023-newfrontiersurn:isomer:resource:129781This has been a remarkable year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2023 in breaking new frontiers in healthcare innovation.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/2023-partnershipsurn:isomer:resource:129783This has been a remarkable year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2023 in fostering partnerships for health.Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/2023-learningurn:isomer:resource:129780This has been a remarkable year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2023 in building strong foundations through learning and engagement.Sat, 02 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/2023-onecrisurn:isomer:resource:129782This has been a remarkable year for CRIS and our programmes. Join us as we take a look at the key highlights in 2023 as we celebrate as One CRIS!Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/231114-diabetes-day-scri-heorurn:isomer:resource:129819In a fast-paced digital age, ground-breaking research discoveries about innovative therapies, medtech advancements and new diagnostic capabilities for healthcare are announced every day.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/switch2023urn:isomer:resource:129865CRIS is thrilled to return as a content and exhibiting partner of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2023!Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw010genghUurn:isomer:resource:129785Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/healthcare-providers-foster-culture-trust-amid-digital-revolution-artificial-intelligence-telemedicine-3886006urn:isomer:resource:129774Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/imperative-find-right-cancer-patients-who-respond-specific-medicines-analyst-3890376urn:isomer:resource:129851Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/permalinkurn:isomer:resource:129860The immense potential of cell therapy was spotlighted in this heartwarming story in The Straits Times on Mdm Fung Mei Fong, who shared her journey from a grim diagnosis to a ray of hope through CAR T-cell therapy.Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/your-genes-can-affect-how-you-react-to-specific-drugs-and-diseasesurn:isomer:resource:129831Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health-check-podcast-is-personalised-health-based-on-geneticsurn:isomer:resource:129825Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230924-cancer-research-michal-hoppeurn:isomer:resource:129818Cancer care has changed dramatically in the past few years following the COVID-19 pandemic.To mark World Cancer Research Day, we caught up with Dr Michal Marek Hoppe, a data analyst at our programme, the Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC) and joint fellow at CSI Singapore.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://blog.science.edu.sg/2023/09/04/understanding-genomics/urn:isomer:resource:129830Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230805-media-coverageurn:isomer:resource:129817The Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) announced the opening of a new 2,000 sqm cell therapy facility to meet the increasing clinical demand for cell and gene therapy (CGT) treatments in Singapore.Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7093098268108226560urn:isomer:resource:129852Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230804-actris-cell-therapy-facilityurn:isomer:resource:129816The Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) announced the opening of a new 2,000 sqm cell therapy facility to meet the increasing clinical demand for cell and gene therapy (CGT) treatments in Singapore.Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/safday2023urn:isomer:resource:129861This SAF Day, we spotlight Dr Esther Lee, Senior Manager, Enterprise at NHIC, who balances motherhood and volunteer work with SAFVC, all while working with various ecosystem partners to advance the healthtech enterprise landscape in Singapore.Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7059754757837455360/urn:isomer:resource:129829Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230405-truncate-tburn:isomer:resource:129815A ground-breaking study conducted by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, NUH and Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI), found that a TB treatment strategy with an initial 8-week treatment period followed by retreatment of a small minority who were not cured, showed the same efficacy level as the standard 6-month treatment, but halved the average total time on treatment.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230308-international-womens-dayurn:isomer:resource:129810This International Women's Day, we spotlight six remarkable women from CRIS and its programmes who are committed and passionate about advancing clinical research and innovation in their respective areas of expertise.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230308-weilingurn:isomer:resource:129814In Singapore, exciting developments are underway in the field of precision medicine. Dr Zheng Weiling, a Senior Business Development Manager at Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE), is one of those leading the charge.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230308-patriciaurn:isomer:resource:129812Dr Patricia Tay is a Clinical Research Network Manager at the Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI) where she coordinates the development and maintenance of the research networks by encouraging and facilitating research through collaborations among clinicians. Find out more about the pivotal role Patricia plays as the key communication link between clinicians, their research work and a wider network of researchers in the region.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230308-huijiaurn:isomer:resource:129809Dr Chen Huijia, Senior Manager for Planning and Strategy, finds purpose in supporting the strategic initiatives at CRIS, which houses six key national clinical initiatives and translational platforms under the Ministry of Health to advance clinical research and innovation for a future-ready healthcare system. Find out more about how she made the switch from a career in the research lab to business development and corporate planning, all of which have been meaningful roles in driving healthcare for the greater good.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230308-paulineurn:isomer:resource:129813Dr Pauline Tay is the Director at the National Health Innovation Centre Singapore (NHIC), which strives to create impact in the field of health technology innovation and establish Singapore as a leading hub for health innovation and enterprise in Asia. Find out how she charted her own career path, her leadership philosophy and the exciting projects she is leading at NHIC.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230308-francescaurn:isomer:resource:129808Dr Francesca Lim is the Chief Medical Officer at the Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) where she contributes to the development of the national cell therapy services strategy. One of its upcoming milestones in August this year will be the opening of the ACTRIS state-of-the-art cell therapy manufacturing facility. Find out more about her dynamic role in leading these initiatives, the many hats she wears and how she stays joyful above it all.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230308-jayanthiurn:isomer:resource:129811Jayanthi Ravi, Assistant Director, Legal, oversees the finer details of contracts and framework agreements to facilitate successful public-private partnerships at the Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC) that will advance oncology research in Singapore. Unknown to many, Jayanthi is also trained in Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance. Find out how the discipline, precision and creative interpretation required to master this classical Indian dance parallels her work in legal and compliance.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230221-media-coverageurn:isomer:resource:129807PRECISE announces two multi-institutional studies of 10,000 Singaporeans, identifying genetic variations in ethnic Chinese, Malay, and Indian individuals, with the aim of developing tailor-made screening panels and better genetic tests for the Asian population.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/230220-precise-sg10k-studyurn:isomer:resource:129806Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE) today announced two multi-institutional studies of nearly 10,000 Singaporeans1 identifying genetic variations in ethnic Chinese, Malay and Indian individuals predisposing them to highly prevalent conditions with high disease burden and adverse responses to widely used drugs. The studies are among the first of their kind in Asian populations.Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cadence-appturn:isomer:resource:129835CRIS announces appointment of Executive Director and Co-Director for new National Clinical Translational Programme for cardiovascular diseasesMon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/221220-nhic-announces-new-edurn:isomer:resource:129805NHIC announces the appointment of Associate Professor Henry Ho as Executive Director, succeeding Professor Tina Wong, to continue advancing product ideation, technology development, clinical adoption and commercialisation of healthtech innovations in Singapore.Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/switch2022urn:isomer:resource:129864CRIS is thrilled to return as a content and exhibiting partner of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2022!Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/221019-media-coverage-nhicurn:isomer:resource:129804The National Health Innovation Centre, Singapore (NHIC) has launched a Clinical Innovation and Adoption Initiative to nurture promising healthtech projects for adoption and scaling across healthcare clusters in Singapore.Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/221017-nhic-media-releaseurn:isomer:resource:129803The National Health Innovation Centre, Singapore (NHIC) has launched a Clinical Innovation and Adoption Initiative to nurture promising healthtech projects for adoption and scaling across healthcare clusters in Singapore.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/220924-actrisurn:isomer:resource:129802Dr Sudipto Bari, Head, Strategic Development and Communications at the Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) introduces the evolution of CGT in Singapore, as well as the potential impact and benefits the continued development of cell therapy will bring to Singapore and beyond.Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800News https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/220527-sg100k-media-coverageurn:isomer:resource:129801Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE), the central entity implementing Singapore’s National Precision Medicine (NPM) strategy, and Illumina, Inc, a leader in genomics technology, announced a strategic partnership to sequence and analyse 100,000 Singaporean whole genomes (SG100K), to create for the first time, Southeast Asia’s most comprehensive consented population study.Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/220526-preciseurn:isomer:resource:129800Singapore launches Southeast Asia’s most comprehensive consented population study with 100,000 whole genomes for health and clinical breakthroughsThu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/220525-clinical-trials-dayurn:isomer:resource:129799In conjunction with Clinical Trials Day on 20 May 2022, The Straits Times and Channel NewsAsia featured articles which raised public awareness on clinical trials.Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/220408-media-coverageurn:isomer:resource:129798The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao carried the news of the official launch of CRIS on 6 April 2022. The Consortium brings together five key national R&D, clinical translation and service initiatives that will advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore, and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare systemFri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/cris-symposium-2022urn:isomer:resource:129848Held as a hybrid event in 2022, the official launch of CRIS and inaugural CRIS Scientific Symposium convened over 150 on-site and 500 online attendees to discuss strategies in advancing the future of clinical research and healthcare innovation in Singapore.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Events https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/220406-cris-launchurn:isomer:resource:129797A new national consortium – the Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) – has been officially launched by the Minister for Health Mr Ong Ye Kung on 6 April 2022Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/211218-dca-media-coverageurn:isomer:resource:129796Lianhe Zaobao featured two recipients of the Distinguished Contributor Award for Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) on 18 December 2021Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/211213-scri-dca-2021urn:isomer:resource:129795Nine Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) received the Distinguished Contributor Award for CRCs for their dedication to the profession and outstanding contributions to Singapore’s research community. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210817-vaccinesurn:isomer:resource:129794CRIS CEO Dr Danny Soon spoke with CNA Talking Point on what should one consider when deciding which vaccine to take and whether booster shots will be needed for those who are already vaccinated. Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210609-old-is-not-always-goldurn:isomer:resource:129793Read this article by Dr Danny Soon, CEO of CRIS and Executive Director of SCRI, as he debunks vaccine and other drug safety myths by going back to the roots of what matters in drug development and safety assessments. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210602-st-panelurn:isomer:resource:129792In a live panel discussion organised by The Straits Times, Dr Danny Soon, CEO of CRIS and Executive Director of SCRI, warned that the pandemic is far from over, as a small leak can take hold among unvaccinated people – but people now can do something about it and get vaccinated.Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210602-st-panel-dannyurn:isomer:resource:129791Allowing access to vaccines that are already in use elsewhere will give people in Singapore more options, said Dr Danny Soon, CEO of CRIS and Executive Director of SCRI. Dr Soon is also a member of the Expert Committee on Covid-19 Vaccination.Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210601-st-panelurn:isomer:resource:129790Catch up on this insightful panel discussion on how testing, tracing and vaccinations will feature in Singapore’s post-pandemic life, featuring expert panellists: – Dr Danny Soon, CEO, CRIS and Executive Director, SCRI – Prof Lisa Ng, Executive Director, A*STAR Infectious Diseases Lab – Prof Teo Yik Ying, Dean, Saw Swee Hock School of Public HealthTue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210524-boosterurn:isomer:resource:129789As Singapore faces a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, Dr Danny Soon, CEO of CRIS and Executive Director of SCRI, discuss how ongoing research and developments have informed and allowed for timely and rational adjustments to vaccine deployment policies.Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210407-preciseurn:isomer:resource:129788New national body established to further research insights, improve patient outcomes and create new economic opportunities for the biomedical technology industryWed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210323urn:isomer:resource:129787The SDTA22 programme is unlike any other. It is a sustainability-focused Deep-Tech venture builder, launched in partnership with its alliance partners, A*StartCentral, an open innovation platform by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and the National Health Innovation Centre Singapore (NHIC). Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases https://www.cris.sg/news-and-events/210209-stccurn:isomer:resource:129786Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium, National Cancer Centre Singapore, National University Hospital and Roche signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to leverage data insights and deepen understanding of unique drivers of disease to help improve health outcomesTue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0800Media Releases