Cover Story: Cancer Research

• Singapore Revs Up Cancer Research
  Singapore’s unique demographic advantages and government-backed initiatives enhance its potential to become a world-class hub for cancer research and treatment.
• Cancer Patterns in Singapore
  The No. 1 killer disease in Singapore follows certain trends.
• National Cancer Centre Adopts Holistic Approach to Cancer Care
  Multidisciplinary clinical and research programmes at the centre aim to prevent and treat cancer.
• Promoting an Open Policy in Research
  The Genome Institute of Singapore attracts international researchers.

Work on Different Cancers

• Plants and Hormones Arrest Breast Cancer
• Stir-Frying -- An Unusual Suspect for Lung Cancer Risk
• Early Detection and Prevention of Liver Cancer
• Innovative Research on Ovarian and Prostate Cancer
• Using the Body’s Immune Response to Fight Bladder Cancer
• Attacking Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma via Epstein-Barr Virus
• Tailor-Made Treatment
  Pharmacogenetics, tumour-suppressor genes and customised treatment for cancer subgroups offer new ways to counter the disease.

Features

• Fun with Optical Tweezers
  Singapore scientists have chanced upon a new application for optical tweezers, a technique wherein a tightly focused laser beam is used to manoeuvre tiny particles — manipulating carbon nanotubes.
• Online Education in Bioinformatics
  Several overseas universities and NUS have joined forces to form a consortium offering global online bioinformatics courses that address the current interest in and need for talent development in this field.
• Delving into the Brain
  Phantom-limb expert shares his views on how treating this disorder has also helped reveal the mysteries of the human brain.
• Attacking Soil Disease on Various Fronts
  Defence institute investigates ways to overcome melioidosis, a lethal tropical disease particular to Southeast Asia.
• Start-up Firms Translate Research into Innovative Business Models
  Three brand-new firms win national techno-venture business-plan competition with their technopreneurial innovations.

Departments

• Editorial
  Personalising Cancer Treatment: The Singapore Advantage.
• In Brief
  Innovative highlights in various fields.
• Spotlight
  Prof Yoshiaki Ito, renowned cancer specialist, gives insights into cancer advances.
• Viewpoint
  Attorney examines the issue of informed consent in clinical trials.
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