Interview with MedSpectrum Asia - Professor Patrick Tan

In this interview, Prof Patrick Tan, Executive Director of PRECISE, shared his views on the importance of greater Asian representation in genomic research, the need for common standards and workforce readiness, and how regional collaboration can accelerate the integration of precision medicine into routine healthcare. He also shared examples from Singapore's National Precision Medicine Programme, including the potential of genetic testing and pre-emptive pharmacogenomics to improve patient outcomes.

As the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health’s (GA4GH) first Regional Hub Institution in Asia Pacific, PRECISE hopes to support the growing international interest in the Asia Pacific and recognition of the region’s importance to global genomics. Building on Singapore’s experience with its National Precision Medicine Programme, PRECISE aims to connect genomics programmes and institutions across the region, facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration, and create more opportunities for Asia Pacific to contribute to and help shape the global genomics agenda.