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AWS Innovation with the Genome Institute of Singapore

Featuring Shih Chih Chuan, Head of Office of Research IT, GIS
Episode 36: AWS Innovation with the Genome Institute of Singapore

On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, AWS showcased the journey of the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) - a national initiative with a global vision. Our mission is to harness the power of genomic sciences for remarkable advancements in human health and public prosperity.

A*STAR’s Software Engineering Community of Practice Member: Pauline, The Genomic Data Specialist

Pauline Chen, an assistant manager at the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), is a full stack developer in the Genome Research Informatics and Data Science (GRIDS) Platform. Together with her team as part of the institute's core scientific computing platform, she designs and builds solutions for data organisation, analysis, and management.
Supporting the various genomic laboratories hosted in GIS, Pauline applies her skillset and creativity in crafting solutions across these domains, while at the same time, honing technical skills and acquiring biological knowledge. She finds great satisfaction contributing to the global effort in genomic research and enjoys the supportive work environment that encourages learning.

Breaking New Ground

Women in Science@LKCMedicine Podcast
Breaking New Ground Episode 8: Dr Jingmei Li

Synopsis: In this episode, we interviewed Dr Jingmei Li, Group Leader of Laboratory of Women’s Health & Genetics at Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Research and Technology.
Dr Li spoke at the Frontiers of Cancer Science 2022 conference where she spoke on breast cancer screening.

Breast cancer research

In collaboration with Breast Cancer Foundation, GIS aims to explore the use risk-based breast cancer screening to meet individual needs. Every woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is different. Instead of treating all women the same way, precision health takes individual variations in genetics, environmental, and lifestyle factors into account—allowing doctors to more accurately predict which screening and prevention strategies will work in different groups of women.

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Stronghold Diagnostics Labs

Established by A*STAR and the National University Health System (NUHS), with Temasek Foundation as a strategic industry partner, the Stronghold Diagnostics Labs (SDL) work alongside other laboratories to boost the national capacity for larger-scale COVID-19 testing, as Singapore resumes more economic activities and COVID-19 measures are further eased.

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HEALTH MATTERS - EXFOLIATION SYNDROME

Singapore scientists discovered the genetic mutation linked to Exfoliation Syndrome - the most common cause of Glaucoma.

LISTEN: Dr Khor Chiea Chuen, Senior Group Leader, Laboratory of Complex Disease Genetics, Associate Director, Precision Medicine and Population Genomics (Somatic) / Sequencing Platform, Genome Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

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Living Boldly. An International Women's Day Special.

Dr Li Jingmei was featured in the Breast Cancer Foundation’s (BCF) International Women’s Day Special 2021 – Living Boldly. Catch the live recording of their panelists as they share their personal stories with breast cancer and how it has inspired them to live boldly. With special guests:

• Ms Pam Oei (Actor / Director & Panel Moderator)
• Mr Benjamin Kheng (Fly Entertainment Artiste / SONY Music Artist),
• Ms Evelyn Ong (Breast Cancer Survivor)
• Dr Li Jingmei (Breast Cancer Research Scientist)

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