The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) was officially launched on 15 October 2008. CSI Singapore aims to position Singapore as a global-leader in the field of Biomedical Sciences. It is dedicated to conducting a multifaceted and coordinated approach to cancer research, extending from basic cancer studies all the way to experimental therapeutics and in so doing improve cancer treatment.
CSI Singapore is a state-of-the-art university research institute affiliated with, and hosted at the National University of Singapore. In 2008, it was awarded a $172 million "Research Centre of Excellence" grant, one of only five in Singapore, by the National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Education.
Mission:
The Cancer Science Institute of Singapore mission is to deliver research leading to better cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, by recruiting outstanding talent and providing world-class training programs to nurture the next generation of research innovators.