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Grace Kusumawidjaja

Cancer · Singapore

Dr Grace Kusumawidjaja is a radiation oncologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospitals and Gleneagles Hospital, Singapore. Her clinical interests are in breast and neuro-oncology. She has experience in various radiation treatment techniques including stereotactic radiosurgery and proton therapy. Dr Kusumawidjaja graduated from the University of Heidelberg, Germany and did her doctorate in the oncology field from the same university. She was subsequently trained to become a radiation oncologist at National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), where she subspecialised in the treatment of breast cancer, brain metastases from other cancers, brain and spine malignancies, and other central nervous system tumours. She has been practising medicine for more than 15 years. She was previously involved in training visiting oncologists at NCCS. She is currently a member of the Singapore Radiological Society. She has published many of her works in various international journals and presented them at international conferences. Dr Kusumawidjaja has participated in breast cancer awareness events and dialogues, and is committed to raising awareness on breast cancer, as well as the importance of early detection, treatment options and support available for patients.

Lee Kuo Ann

Cancer · Singapore

Dr Lee Kuo Ann is a radiation oncologist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. He is experienced in treating multiple cancer sites such as head and neck, central nervous system (CNS), prostate, breast, gastrointestinal, lymphoma, sarcoma, lung and paediatric tumours. Dr Lee obtained his medical degree in 1996 from the National University of Singapore. He trained in clinical oncology at the renowned Royal Marsden Hospital in London from 2001 – 2003. Upon his return, he served as consultant radiation oncologist at the National Cancer Centre from 2004 to 2011. In 2023, Dr Lee completed his proton therapy training at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr Lee has published in a variety of local and international medical journals on topics such as breast cancer, lymphoma and surgical treatment for cerebral metastases. Besides his clinical work, Dr Lee is an educator at the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Nanyang Polytechnic and has been regularly invited to speak at local and regional conferences, including the Philippine Society of Oncology, the Indonesian Colorectal Conference, the Congress of ASEAN Association of Radiology and the Ho Chi Minh Oncology Conference.

Chin Tan Min

Cancer · Singapore

Dr Chin Tan Min is a medical oncologist at Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, Singapore. Her areas of expertise lie in lung cancers and general oncology. She was awarded the Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) fellowship to pursue further subspecialisation training in thoracic oncology, with a clinical and research fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Centre in the US. Prior to private practice, she was a senior consultant at the National University Cancer Institute at NUH, and a visiting consultant at Ng Teng Fong Hospital. Dr Chin contributes her expertise in thoracic oncology in various Ministry of Health committees, formulating guidelines on screening and treatment for lung cancers. She is also an advisory member for lung cancer for Singapore Cancer Society, and has been involved in educational talks for the public. She was also core faculty for the oncology senior residency programme at National University Health System. She is the principal associate at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, where she continues her current research. She is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and the International Association of Lung Cancer. With a keen and active interest in translational and clinical research to better patient care, she has conducted several international industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials as principal and co-investigator. Dr Chin’s work has been published in peer-reviewed, high-impact factor journals such as Nature, Nature Medicine and Journal of Clinical Oncology. She contributed to the development of EGFR mutation detection test/kit in lung cancers, in both tumour and blood. Her commitment to patient care has been recognised by SPRING’s Excellent Service Award.

Sivahami Saraswathi Sivananthan

Women's health · Singapore

Dr Sivahami Sivananthan is an obstetrician and gynaecologist (O&G) at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. Her clinical interests are in high-risk pregnancies (such as diabetes, asthma, thyroid and cardiac disease), medical complications in pregnancy (such as raised blood pressure in pregnancy, bleeding in pregnancy, pre-term labour and foetal growth restriction), adolescent gynaecology, menopause, colposcopy, gynaecological surgery and woman health screening. She also performs gynaecological procedures such as hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, cystectomy, myomectomy and hysterectomy. Dr Sivananthan was a consultant O&G at a private hospital. She graduated from the University of Bristol, UK and received her post-graduate specialist training in O&G in the Oxford Deanery, spending most of her training time at the John Radcliffe Hospital, UK. She gained membership in the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG). She subsequently undertook higher specialist training in high-risk obstetrics and maternal medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital. She also holds a diploma in family planning from RCOG’s Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare. Dr Sivananthan has published in peer-reviewed journals, served as an author on a Cochrane review, and has presented at international and local meetings.

Chin Tan Min

Cancer · Singapore

Dr Chin Tan Min is a medical oncologist at Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, Singapore. Her areas of expertise lie in lung cancers and general oncology. She was awarded the Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) fellowship to pursue further subspecialisation training in thoracic oncology, with a clinical and research fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Centre in the US. Prior to private practice, she was a senior consultant at the National University Cancer Institute at NUH, and a visiting consultant at Ng Teng Fong Hospital. Dr Chin contributes her expertise in thoracic oncology in various Ministry of Health committees, formulating guidelines on screening and treatment for lung cancers. She is also an advisory member for lung cancer for Singapore Cancer Society, and has been involved in educational talks for the public. She was also core faculty for the oncology senior residency programme at National University Health System. She is the principal associate at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, where she continues her current research. She is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and the International Association of Lung Cancer. With a keen and active interest in translational and clinical research to better patient care, she has conducted several international industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials as principal and co-investigator. Dr Chin’s work has been published in peer-reviewed, high-impact factor journals such as Nature, Nature Medicine and Journal of Clinical Oncology. She contributed to the development of EGFR mutation detection test/kit in lung cancers, in both tumour and blood. Her commitment to patient care has been recognised by SPRING’s Excellent Service Award.

Chi ClaudiaMRCOG

Women's health · Singapore

Dr Claudia Chi is an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore. Her interests are in antenatal care and maternal medicine. She has experience in handling complex pregnancies, including high-risk pregnancies and medical disorders in pregnancy. She was a former consultant in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) at the National University Hospital (NUH). Dr Chi graduated from the Imperial College London and London Deanery, UK and served at several major acute teaching hospitals and large district hospitals. While in Singapore at NUH, she was the lead clinician of the delivery suite, where she implemented an obstetric safety plan and updated clinical protocols with the best evidence-based practices to promote quality of care and patient safety. She also chaired the obstetrics risk management committee. She was also in charge of the obstetrics services for women with gestational diabetes and was a lead discussant of the expert group tasked by Ministry of Health’s Agency for Care Effectiveness to craft the latest guidelines on gestational diabetes screening and management. She has been practising medicine for more than 20 years. In addition to clinic practice, Dr Chi has been involved in research and has published in several scientific journals. She has been invited to speak at several local and international medical conferences and seminars, and was a reviewer of several peer-reviewed international medical journals on O&G. Dr Chi was also a core faculty member of the O&G residency programme at NUH. She was also an examiner at the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery O&G examination at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Chin Tan Min

Cancer · Singapore

Dr Chin Tan Min is a medical oncologist at Gleneagles Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospitals, Singapore. Her areas of expertise lie in lung cancers and general oncology. She was awarded the Health Manpower Development Programme (HMDP) fellowship to pursue further subspecialisation training in thoracic oncology, with a clinical and research fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Centre in the US. Prior to private practice, she was a senior consultant at the National University Cancer Institute at NUH, and a visiting consultant at Ng Teng Fong Hospital. Dr Chin contributes her expertise in thoracic oncology in various Ministry of Health committees, formulating guidelines on screening and treatment for lung cancers. She is also an advisory member for lung cancer for Singapore Cancer Society, and has been involved in educational talks for the public. She was also core faculty for the oncology senior residency programme at National University Health System. She is the principal associate at the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore, where she continues her current research. She is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, and the International Association of Lung Cancer. With a keen and active interest in translational and clinical research to better patient care, she has conducted several international industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials as principal and co-investigator. Dr Chin’s work has been published in peer-reviewed, high-impact factor journals such as Nature, Nature Medicine and Journal of Clinical Oncology. She contributed to the development of EGFR mutation detection test/kit in lung cancers, in both tumour and blood. Her commitment to patient care has been recognised by SPRING’s Excellent Service Award.

Ang Peng TiamMRCP

Cancer · Singapore

Dr Ang Peng Tiam graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) with Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery in 1982. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and was conferred the Master of Medicine(Internal Medicine) in 1986. He completed his Fellowship in Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, Texas and Stanford University Medical Centre in 1989. Dr Ang was awarded Singapore President's scholarship in 1977. He was awarded the Prof Sir Gordon Arthur Ransome Gold medal for being the top candidate in the Master of Medicine Clinical Examinations in 1986, and Singapore's National Science Award in 1996 for his outstanding contributions in Medical Research. In recognition of his public service, the Sultan of Kedah conferred upon him a datukship in 2003. Dr Ang was founding Head of the Department of Medical Oncology at Singapore General Hospital from 1991 to 1997. He held the concurrent post of Director of the Oncology Centre and Clinical Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, NUS. He remains a Visiting Consultant at National Cancer Centre. He is the Vice Chairman of Singapore Cancer Society, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of Breast Cancer Foundation. He was past President of Singapore Society of Oncology. He maintains a keen interest in research and has published and presented more than 100 papers and abstracts.