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Deeply saddened by the loss of Dr Eng Chon Boon – CRIS

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Jan 2, 2025, 15:53

Deeply saddened by the loss of Dr Eng Chon Boon – CRIS

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore shared a post on LinledIn:

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr Eng Chon Boon, Platform Lead for Cancer Databases & Tissue Banks at Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC).

A well-respected leader and mentor in the scientific community, Dr Eng held special expertise in biobanking and showed unwavering support for clinical researchers. His dedication transformed STCC into a vital resource for cancer research and translation, fostering collaboration both locally and internationally.

Dr Eng’s guidance and astute leadership spearheaded impactful partnerships. He was instrumental in forming the Singapore Integrated Network of Biobanks, an infrastructure network connecting academic tissue repositories in Singapore.

Furthermore, he led STCC’s first cross-border partnership with the Australian Victorian Cancer Biobank, expanding access to tissue samples and promoting best practices in translational oncology research across the region and beyond.

To further empower researchers, Dr Eng oversaw the development of the STCC Research Warehouse. By incorporating cutting-edge technologies in Artificial Intelligence and federated analytics, this initiative provided researchers with a powerful suite of tools to facilitate harmonised cancer research projects.

A passionate advocate for biobanking and its value to research, Dr Eng authored numerous publications and patents, led workshops, and consulted for international biobanks over the past 15 years. He leaves behind a lasting legacy championing specimen and data accessibility in cancer research.

He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Rest in peace, dear Dr Eng.”

Eng Chon Boon

Dr. Eng Chon Boon was the co-lead of the Cancer Databases and Tissue Banks platform at the Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium and Director of the Tissue Repository at National University Hospital. He managed the Hospital-based Cancer Registry at NCIS, oversaw NUHS tissue banks, and co-led the Singapore Integrated Network of Biorepositories. Renowned for his work in biobanking, he published extensively, contributed to book chapters, held a patent, and conducted workshops and consultations for international biobanks.