Bridging Boundaries: Advancing Translational Research in Surgical Sciences

Synonym(s):

Surgical Symposium 1
Bridging Boundaries: Advancing Translational Research in Surgical Sciences

Date: 19 Sep 2025, Friday | Time: 1025 - 1205 | Track Type: Symposium | Venue: L2-S2, Level 2, Academia

 

This symposium brings together leading experts in translational research to explore the frontiers of bridging basic science and clinical application in surgery. Speakers will present groundbreaking translational research projects, discuss innovative approaches in moving findings from bench to bedside, and examine the complexities of implementing research outcomes in surgical practice. The session will span various surgical specialties, highlighting interdisciplinary collaborations and emphasising the importance of patient-centred outcomes in translational research. Participants will gain insights into state-of-the-art translational research methodologies in surgery, understand the challenges in the translational process, and learn about strategies to enhance the clinical impact of surgical research across diverse patient populations.

 

TOPIC 1:
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Speaker: Prof Narayanan Gopalkrishna Iyer

 

TOPIC 2:
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Speaker: Prof Jenny Low

 

TOPIC 3:
“Who, What, When, Why, How?” – a Journey of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Muscle Health Programme
Speaker: Assoc Prof Frederick Koh Hong Xiang

 

TOPIC 4:
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Speaker: Asst Prof Lionel Raphael Chen Hui

 

TOPIC 5:
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Speaker: Dr Tan Yu Guang

 

TOPIC 6:
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Speaker: Dr Josephine Hendrickson

 

TOPIC 7:
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Speaker: Dr Cai Mingzhe