About Us
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Ultimately, the mission of SSCTR is simple, yet ambitious: To make Sarawak not just a participant, but a leader in cell and gene therapy research and innovation, grounded in ethics, driven by science, and guided by collaboration.
DR. SAMUEL TING CHOU YEW
President
Our Vision
To be Sarawak’s leading voice in advancing awareness, education, and ethical understanding of cell and gene therapies, empowering individuals and communities through science.
Our Mission
At SSCTR, our mission is to promote safe and responsible use of cell and gene therapies by:
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Educating the public with science-based knowledge
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Fostering dialogue between researchers, healthcare professionals, and communities
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Advocating for evidence-based practices rooted in ethics and transparency
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Supporting lifelong learning through outreach, seminars, and accessible resources
"It’s crucial to educate and inform the public, so we can have an open, informed dialogue about where science is going."
Emmanuelle Charpentier (CRISPR co-developer, Nobel Laureate)
EXCO 2025 - 2026
Prof. Dr. Asri bin Said
Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, UNIMAS
Advisor
Dr. Mohammad Zufar Shahren
MBBS (Cyberjaya), APSIC
Assistant Secretary
Dr. Samuel Ting Chuo Yew
BPharm, CEMPA, MMedSciPH, PhD
President
Dr. Ling How Lie
PhD (Bioprocess Engineering)
Treasurer
Dr. Abdool Azzeem Shahren
MBChB (Manchester), Aesthetic Medicine (MAC)
Vice President
Dr. Jessie Tnay Koh Sing
BBus, MEdu, PhD (Edu)
Council Member
Mr. Lim Su Ee, RPh
BPharm
Secretary
Ms. Eileen Lau Ruey Lee, RPh
MPharm
Council Member