Advancing cancer research through global collaboration

U‑M and Singapore researchers unite to drive breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

May 12, 2025

Leaders from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and the National University Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS) highlight their growing international partnership in cancer research. Cheng Ean Chee (NCIS) describes the collaboration as a powerful union of two major institutions. Evan Keller (U‑M) discusses their joint work using spatial analysis technology to study tissue samples at the molecular level, enhancing cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Veera Baladandayuthapani (U‑M) explains the goal of mapping tumor geography and analyzing data from lymphoma and gastric cancer cases collected by clinical researchers in Singapore.