Dr. Tony Lim
Cancer Treatment
28+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Tony Lim
Professor Tony Lim Kiat Hon is a leading pathologist and clinical-scientist in Singapore, currently serving as the Chairman of the Division of Pathology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). A key figure in integrating molecular genetics and personalized medicine into clinical practice, his work bridges the gap between basic research and diagnostic application, particularly in translating Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays for clinical use in solid tumors. ## Current Positions
- Chairman, Division of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
- Academic Chair, SingHealth Duke-NUS Pathology Academic Clinical Programme
- Clinical Director, Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS)
Specializations
- Pathology & Molecular Genetics
- Personalized Medicine
- Solid Tumor Diagnostics
- Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Translational Research & Diagnostic Application
- Clinical Genomics
- Molecular Oncology
Experience & Achievements
Clinical & Research Excellence
- Leading authority in integrating molecular genetics and personalized medicine into everyday clinical pathology practice
- Pioneer in translating Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays from research settings into clinical diagnostic use
- Key figure in advancing precision oncology for solid tumor diagnosis and management
- Bridges the critical gap between basic genomic research and real-world diagnostic application
Institutional Leadership
- Chairman of the Division of Pathology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), one of Singapore's foremost healthcare institutions
- Academic Chair of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Pathology Academic Clinical Programme
- Clinical Director at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), driving translational genomics research into clinical practice
Academic Appointments
- Academic Chair, SingHealth Duke-NUS Pathology Academic Clinical Programme
Institutional Affiliations
- Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Chairman, Division of Pathology
- SingHealth Duke-NUS Pathology Academic Clinical Programme, Academic Chair
- Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), Clinical Director
Professor Lim is regarded as one of Singapore's most influential pathologist-scientists, whose pioneering integration of Next Generation Sequencing into clinical diagnostics, combined with his leadership across SGH, SingHealth Duke-NUS, and the Genome Institute of Singapore, continues to redefine the standards of molecular pathology and personalized cancer care in the region. Send over the next doctor's info whenever you're ready!
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Speciality
Language Spoken
Chairman, Division of Pathology
2022 - Present
Senior Consultant, Department of Pathology
2012 - Present
Clinical Director, Centre for Genome Diagnostics
Head of Department
2016 - 2022
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Dr. Tony Lim
Tony Lim has been practicing medicine since 2005, giving them over 20 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology and have built a focused career in radiation oncologist.
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Dr. Tony Lim
Tony Lim has been practicing medicine since 2005, giving them over 20 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology and have built a focused career in radiation oncologist.
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