HEAD OF RESEARCH SUPPORT

Clara Cheong joined SICS as a research fellow in 2008 and through her work in genomic imprinting and identifying novel epigenetic biomarkers for metabolic health, she rose through the ranks to become a research scientist.

However, Cheong subsequently crossed over to a more administrative role, providing senior management with strategic support, particularly in major funding applications, advisory board meetings, and research cohort study operations. She now helms the administrative and scientific affairs departments at SICS, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the institute among other key responsibilities.

In addition to graduating with a BA cum laude in Biology & Chemistry from Cornell University and obtaining her PhD in Developmental Biology from the National University of Singapore, Cheong also has an Executive Education Certificate from Stanford University. 

Sit Soon Tuck is an experienced manager with a track record of developing strategic partnerships with both academic and commercial organisations to drive translational clinical research programmes that advance scientific and business objectives.

With a Bachelor of Science (first-class honours) in Biomedical Science and a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology from the National University of Singapore, Sit has a strong foundation in the biomedical science and clinical research field.

He also has an MBA from the Singapore Management University, making him adept at intellectual property, enterprise risk and project management, as well as financial valuations and contract negotiations.