To enhance the development of scientifically-rationalized,
clinically-relevant, multi-disciplinary cancer research

Most major advancements in the prevention and treatment of cancer today draw upon research performed both in the clinic and the laboratory. The "Translational Interface" has been established to provide the infrastructure for fundamental scientists to investigate the clinical relevance of their laboratory findings, and clinical researchers to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying their clinical observations. The integration of these two lines of research will provide a platform for closer collaboration, foster multi-disciplinary understanding and raise the quality of research.

Taking advantage of our expertise and resources, we will work with investigators to design, optimize and execute workflows to provide investigators the most accurate, expedient and cost-effective means of getting anywhere from idea to result. Our services cover a large array of relevant tasks as shown below. Importantly, our emphasis is on customizing our service to suit the specific needs of the investigator.

To apply for service, please contact us to arrange for a consultation. We will discuss the feasibility, logistics, and timeline of the tasks, as well as provide a cost estimate. As a facility charged with enhancing research output, our charges are geared only to recoup the inevitable costs involved in supporting staff, reagents and consumables purchases, equipment maintenance and prioritizing to our mission goals.

Major Equipment

• BSL2-standard facilities
• Leica Multi-header Microscope
• Chemicon Advanced Tissue Arrayer
• Thermo Shandon Tissue Processor
• PALM Microbeam (Laser dissection)
• Agilent 2500 Bioanalyzer
• Transgenomic WAVE 3500HT Denaturing HPLC
• Biotage Pyrosequencer 96MA SNP/SQA
• ABI7000 Real-time PCR System
• ABI7900 Fast Real-time PCR System (with low-density array adapters)
• Ettan Spot Picker
• GE Typhoon Trio Gel Imager

Location

Oncology Research Institute
National University of Singapore
Block MD11, Level 5

Contact

Richie Soong, PhD (Head)
Oncology Research Institute
National University of Singapore
10 Medical Drive
MD11, Level 5
Singapore 117597
Office: +65 65168055
Lab: +65 65165043
Fax: +65 68739664
E-mail: nmirs@nus.edu.sg

Manuel Salto-Tellez, MD
Department of Pathology
National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119074
Office: +65 67724704
Fax: +65 67780671
E-mail: patmst@nus.edu.sg