Bioethics Advisory Committee, Singapore

05/11/2025

🌏 That’s a wrap on the Asian Bioethics Network Conference 2025!

Over two inspiring days, the conference brought together thought leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and researchers from across the region to exchange perspectives on the evolving landscape of bioethics.

From engaging keynotes and plenaries to meaningful dialogues on ethics in digitalisation, healthcare, and emerging technologies — fostered conversations that will continue to shape the future of ethical practice and policy in Asia.

A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers, delegates, and partners for making this year’s conference a success.

📸 Here are some highlights from the event!

25/10/2025

Thank you to all our delegates for joining us at the Asian Bioethics Network 2025! Your presence, insights, and enthusiasm made the event a memorable one. We hope you enjoyed the sessions and networking opportunities as much as we did. See you again soon!

21/10/2025

🎉 Only 2 Days Left!

Get ready for two enriching days of thought-provoking discussions, groundbreaking insights, and meaningful exchanges at the Asian Bioethics Network Conference 2025.

The conference brings together distinguished speakers, scholars, and practitioners from across the region to examine the evolving ethical dimensions of science, technology, and healthcare. From the responsible integration of digital innovation to questions surrounding longevity, genomics, and medical practice, the conversations promise to inspire reflection, dialogue, and collaboration across disciplines.

Beyond the sessions, the conference also offers opportunities for networking and exchange — fostering connections among professionals dedicated to advancing ethical understanding and practice in healthcare and research.

16/10/2025

⏰ One Week to Go — The Countdown to the Asian Bioethics Network Conference 2025 Begins!

If you haven’t registered yet, register now — registration closes on TODAY.

🔗 Register now - https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/registration2025/

In just one week, the Asian Bioethics Network Conference 2025 will convene experts, scholars, and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of bioethics.

Join us for engaging discussions on emerging ethical challenges in healthcare, biomedical research, and new technologies — and connect with thought leaders shaping the future of bioethics in Asia.

🗓 Date: 23 & 24 October 2025
🕒 Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm (Registration begins at 8.30am)
📍 Venue: Grand Ballroom, Level 4
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, 392 Havelock Rd Singapore 169663

Stay tuned this week for programme highlights.

14/10/2025

Don’t miss out — registration for the Asian Bioethics Network Conference 2025 closes on Thursday, 16 October. Register now to be part of the conversation.
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Ethics isn’t just a checklist — it’s a mindset that puts people at the heart of healthcare.
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✒️ How do we design health systems that protect dignity, autonomy, and inclusivity?
✒️ Why is regional collaboration essential to building frameworks that reflect Asia’s diversity and shared values?
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At ABN Conference 2025, Adj Prof (Dr) Raymond Chua (Ministry of Health, Singapore) explores how ethics must guide not only policy; but how we listen, design, and implement change that serves the public good.
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📅 23rd & 24th October 2025
📍 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
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Register here ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/registration2025
Head on over to our website to learn more ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/
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10/10/2025

Healthcare is evolving fast — but regulation must do more than keep up. It must lead with foresight, integrity, and ethics.
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✒️ How can we ensure innovation doesn’t outpace safety and public trust?
✒️ What role does ethics play in building regulatory frameworks that are accountable, transparent, and fair?
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At ABN Conference 2025, Adj Prof (Dr) Raymond Chua shares why ethical regulation is about more than just compliance — it’s about doing what’s right for the masses and laying the foundation for trust in our health systems.
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Meet Adj Prof (Dr) Raymond Chua (Ministry of Health, Singapore)
Chief Executive Officer, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore; Deputy Director-General of Health, Health Regulation, Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore
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📅 23rd & 24th October 2025
📍 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
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Register here ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/registration2025
Head on over to our website to learn more ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/
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09/10/2025

🗨️ Hear from the organisers shaping the future of bioethics in Asia.

Let’s hear from Mr Gregory Vijayendran SC (Senior Counsel and Partner, Rajah and Tann Singapore LLP; Vice-Chair, Bioethics Advisory Committee Singapore), Dr Sumytra Menon (Director, Centre for Biomedical Ethics, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine ), and Adj Prof (Dr) Raymond Chua (Chief Executive Officer, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore; Deputy Director-General of Health, Health Regulation, Ministry of Health, Singapore (MOH)) as they share why the Asian Bioethics Network (ABN) Conference 2025 is a landmark gathering for the region.

This inaugural conference will explore the theme:
Navigating the Ethical Maze for Tomorrow’s Medicine.

The 3 main themes are: Ethics in Healthcare Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies, Ethics of Longevity, Ethics in Mainstream Medical Practice and Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).

📅 23rd & 24th October 2025
📍 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

Register now ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/registration2025
Learn more ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/

Let’s build a bioethics community that reflects Asia’s voices, values, and vision for healthcare.

03/10/2025

🌍 Shaping ethical systems for diverse communities.
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From AI in healthcare to access and equity, the ethical challenges we face cross national, cultural, and disciplinary boundaries.
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At , our speakers bring expertise from policy, philosophy, and regulation to explore what it takes to build ethical systems that serve diverse communities — and a shared future.
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Swipe through to read what our speakers have to say — from the ethics of AI to inclusive policymaking and the regulator’s role in enabling (not just limiting) progress.
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Speakers in the Posts:
Dr Siwi Padmawati (Universitas Gadjah Mada)
Director, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
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Prof. Glenn Cohen (Harvard Law School) James A. Attwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law, Deputy Dean, Faculty Director, Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics, Harvard Law School, United States
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Prof Julian Savulescu (NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine)
Chen Su Lan Centennial Professor in Medical Ethics and Director, Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CBmE), NUS, Singapore
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📅 23rd & 24th October 2025
📍 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore
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Register now ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/registration2025
Learn more ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/
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12/09/2025

Ethical theory isn’t just academic; it’s a tool for real-world change. At ABN 2025, we explore how principles, values, and evidence can come together to shape policy that works for everyone.

✒️ How do we build ethical frameworks that are both principled and practical?
✒️ Why must collaboration be at the heart of ethical decision-making?

Join us as we dive into Collective Reflective Equilibrium - an approach that brings together diverse perspectives to co-create ethical, inclusive, and actionable policy.

Meet Prof Julian Savulescu ( NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine )
Chen Su Lan Centennial Professor in Medical Ethics and Director, Centre for Biomedical Ethics (CBmE), NUS, Singapore

📅 23rd & 24th October 2025
📍 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore

Register here ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/registration2025
Head on over to our website to learn more ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/

Aspiring professionals do keep a look out for Part 2!

03/09/2025

🔍 Join us in navigating the ethical maze for tomorrow’s medicine!
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- Asian Bioethics Network Conference 2025 -

Organised by Bioethics Advisory Committee and NUS Centre of Biomedical Ethics, School of Medicine (NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine), leading professionals across different fields will cover topics such as Ethics in Healthcare Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies, Ethics in Mainstream Medical Practice and Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine, and Ethics of Longevity. Whether you're in clinical practice, research, healthcare IT, administration, or academia, join us in shaping the ethical future of healthcare.
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Please join us!
📅 23rd & 24th October 2025
📍Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
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Register here ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/registration2025/

Head on over to our website to learn more ➤ https://abnconf2025.bioethics-singapore.gov.sg/

Stay tuned for more snippets from our keynote speakers!

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Featured Panellists:
Prof Kenneth Mak ( Ministry of Health, Singapore )
Dr Roli Mathur (Indian Council of Medical Research)
Prof Kazuto Kato (The University of Osaka 大阪大学（The University of Osaka）)

Featured Speakers:
Asst Prof Leander P Marquez (UP Diliman)
Prof Aye Aye Khin (Ministry of Health, Myanmar)
A/Prof Brian D. Earp (NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine)

Featured Chairpersons:
Prof Patrick Tan (Duke-NUS Medical School)
A/Prof Lai Poh San (NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine)
Mr Gregory Vijayendran SC (Bioethics Advisory Committee, Singapore)
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20/06/2025