Dr. Lee Guek Eng 李月英医生

Dr. Lee Guek Eng is a medical oncologist with a strong focus on breast cancer, particularly in young women and pregnancy-associated cases. She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, after completing a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cell and Molecular Biology. She completed her specialist training in Medical Oncology in 2013 and subsequently practiced at the National Cancer Centre Singapore. Dr. Lee has a strong interest in both clinical care and research. In recognition of her work in breast cancer, she was awarded the NMRC Research Training Fellowship Grant in 2016, which enabled her to further her training at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the United States. During her fellowship, she focused on breast cancer in young women and pregnancy-associated breast cancer. Dr. Lee has been actively involved in multiple research initiatives in Singapore, including studies on barriers to clinical trial participation among Asian populations and young women with breast cancer. She also played a key role in establishing a national programme aimed at improving awareness and education for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. In addition, she received the Industry Alignment Fund (IAF) grant from NMRC for her research on novel therapeutic approaches for brain metastases in advanced breast cancer patients. Dr. Lee regularly represents Singapore at international oncology conferences and has presented her research extensively over the years. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — National University of Singapore Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cell and Molecular Biology — National University of Singapore Specialist Training in Medical Oncology — National Cancer Centre Singapore Research Fellowship in Breast Cancer — Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, United States