https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/ Read the latest press releases and media coverage on PRECISE and precision health in Singapore. en Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:10:21 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/singapore-named-global-genomics-alliance-anchor-for-asia-pacific-at--ga4gh-s-first-plenary-meeting-in-asiaurn:isomer:resource:421906PRECISE signs two MOUs at the GA4GH 14th Plenary meeting with GA4GH and Genomics Australia respectively, as Singapore’s National Precision Medicine programme gains prominence on international stage. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/2026-national-awardsurn:isomer:resource:393179We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to Gregory Vijayendran and Tan Ee Shien on their recognition in this year's national honours. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0800Awards https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/chinese-people-have-higher-risk-of-hereditary-lynch-syndrome-and-cancerurn:isomer:resource:320716Singapore's NPM Programme found Chinese individuals have a higher prevalence of Lynch syndrome, raising cancer risks significantly, making genetic testing a key tool for early intervention.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/gsk-joins-precise-sg100k-pcc-as-5th-pharma-partnerurn:isomer:resource:320715GSK’s participation in the PRECISE–SG100K Pharma Pre Competitive Consortium (PCC) reflects growing industry recognition of Singapore’s National Precision Medicine (NPM) and the PRECISE- SG100K project, as a strategic platform for collaboration in advancing national population health and strengthening Singapore’s position as a trusted hub for precision medicine research in Asia.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/precise-sg100k-advances-population-scale-proteomics-with-thermo-fisher-scientific-and-seerurn:isomer:resource:320605PRECISE has partnered with Thermo Fisher and Seer to add advanced protein analysis to one of the largest and most diverse Asian population health cohorts – PRECISE-SG100K.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/precise-expands-microbiome-mental-health-research-internationally-with-uw-madisonurn:isomer:resource:308247GLOW programme expands internationally through a new partnership with UW-Madison, adding 1,500 US participants to study how gut microbiome links to mental health and explore how mindfulness practices influence the gut-brain axis.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/ga4gh-14th-plenary-will-take-place-in-singaporeurn:isomer:resource:174594The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) will hold its 14th Plenary meeting from 28 September to 2 October 2026 in Singapore.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/healthcare-that-s-fit-for-the-futureurn:isomer:resource:320721Singapore’s National Precision Medicine Programme has won the 2026 Global Future Fit Seal Award for setting the standard in data-driven healthcare.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/precise-announces-landmark-partnershipurn:isomer:resource:320722Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE) Announces Landmark Partnership with Alnylam, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim and Novo Nordisk to Advance Asian Precision Medicine Research Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/singapore-launches-phase-iii-of-national-precision-medicine-npm-programmeurn:isomer:resource:130150Singapore Launches Phase III of National Precision Medicine (NPM) Programme Forming Strategic Partnerships for Better HealthFri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/singapore-to-embark-on-study-exploring-links-between-asian-gut-microbiomes-and-mental-healthurn:isomer:resource:130151A new research initiative, GLOW (Gut Linked Outcomes in Wellbeing) will be launched in Singapore to investigate how the human gut microbiome—often described as the body’s “second genome”—influences mental health.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/54/25826/we-foresee-more-cross-border-collaborations-leveraging-advanced-technologies-such-as-the-federated-genome-aggregation-database-gnomad-platform-.htmlurn:isomer:resource:130057Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/media-coverage-precise-ihcc-conference-2024urn:isomer:resource:130114The PRECISE-IHCC Conference received ~13 pieces of coverage across print and online media on The Straits Times, Lianhe Zaobao, Berita Harian and Tamil Murasu.Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/precise-and-ihcc-jointly-organise-conference-to-advance-global-precision-medicine-researchurn:isomer:resource:130131Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE) and International Health Cohorts Consortium Jointly Organise Conference to Advance Global Precision Medicine Research and ApplicationsWed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/media-coverage-1-800-people-undergo-preemptive-pharmacogenomics-testing-in-piloturn:isomer:resource:130113Media Coverage: 1,800 people undergo pre-emptive pharmacogenomics testing in pilotMon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/your-genes-can-affect-how-you-react-to-specific-drugs-and-diseasesurn:isomer:resource:130066Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/boehringer-ingelheim-partners-with-precision-health-researchurn:isomer:resource:130052Boehringer Ingelheim partners with Precision Health Research, Singapore to bring future medical breakthroughs to patientsMon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health-check-podcast-is-personalised-health-based-on-geneticsurn:isomer:resource:130033Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/genetic-study-identifies-variations-affecting-predispositionurn:isomer:resource:130094Genetic Study Involving Thousands of Singaporeans Identifies Variations Affecting Predisposition to Inherited Diseases and Response to MedicationsMon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/precise-illumina-partnership-agreementurn:isomer:resource:130133Singapore launches Southeast Asia’s most comprehensive consented population study with 100,000 whole genomes for health and clinical breakthroughsThu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/launch-of-a-new-national-consortium-to-advance-clinical-researchurn:isomer:resource:130104SINGAPORE, 6 APRIL 2022 – Over the past decades, Singapore has developed a world-class healthcare system, with leading clinicians and advanced infrastructure, to deliver quality healthcare that is affordable and sustainable.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.npm.sg/news-and-highlights/in-the-news/singapore-launches-next-phase-of-national-precision-medicineurn:isomer:resource:130149New national body established to further research insights, improve patient outcomes and create new economic opportunities for the biomedical technology industryWed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0800Press Release https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/precision-medicine-key-to-preventing-disease-panelurn:isomer:resource:130036Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(19)31070-0?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867419310700%3Fshowall%3Dtrueurn:isomer:resource:130049Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0800Media Mention