Welcome Message (DRAFT)

Welcome to Singapore, Selamat Datang, 欢迎, வருக வருக

On behalf of InSiGHT, we are delighted to welcome you to the InSiGHT meeting in Singapore, taking place from 4 – 7 March 2026. This landmark event is jointly organised by the Singapore Society of Oncology (SSO) and the Inherited Cancer Network (ICaN) Asia, marks a significant milestone in advancing hereditary gastrointestinal cancers in our region.

The International Society for Gastrointestinal Hereditary Tumours (InSiGHT) is a global, multidisciplinary scientific organization dedicated to advancing the care of patients and families affected by hereditary gastrointestinal cancers. Over the past five decades, collaborative research led by InSiGHT have driven groundbreaking discoveries in conditions such as Lynch syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), and Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer (HDGC), ultimately improving clinical outcomes worldwide.

Singapore, alongside its regional partners, has been at the forefront of precision medicine, investing in infrastructure and expanding access to genetic services for patients and families. This conference represents a unique opportunity to bring together surgeons, clinicians, researchers, geneticists, genetic counsellors, nurses, policymakers, caregivers, and patients from across Asia. Through collaborative education, research presentation, and shared clinical experience, we hope to better understand the unique challenges in our region and chart the path forward for education, research, and clinical innovation in hereditary gastrointestinal cancers.

As a vibrant, multicultural hub, Singapore is the perfect meeting point for this exchange of knowledge and expertise. Beyond the scientific program, we hope you take the opportunity to experience the rich heritage, dynamic food scene, and warm hospitality that define our city.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our supporting partners — the Singapore Society of Colorectal Surgeons (SCRS), the Gastroenterological Society of Singapore (GESS), and the International Academy of Pathology (IAP) Singapore Division — for making this conference possible.

On behalf of the InSiGHT organising committee, we warmly welcome you and look forward to fruitful days of scientific exchange.

Assoc Prof Joanne Ngeow
On behalf of the InSiGHT Organising Committee