Yap Yoon Sim , MBBS, FRACP, PhD

Dr. Yap is a Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at the National Cancer Centre Singapore and Associate Professor at Duke-National University Singapore. Her research focuses on clinical and translational approaches in breast cancer, emphasizing liquid biopsies, predictive biomarkers, and novel therapeutic strategies. She has been recognized for her achievements, such as the Singapore National Medical Research Council Clinician Scientist Award, and actively leads multiple clinical trials from early-phase to phase III. Her dedication extends to mentoring and expanding the understanding of breast cancer treatment outcomes and epidemiological studies.

Research Interest

• Breast cancer clinical and translational research
• Liquid biopsies and predictive biomarkers
• Novel therapeutic strategies for breast cancer
• Epidemiologic studies on treatment outcomes

Qualifications, certified physicians, medical specialists

• MBBS, University of Adelaide, Australia
• FRACP, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Medical Oncology)
• PhD in Medicine, University of Adelaide, Australia

Specialized field

• Medical Oncology (Breast Cancer)

Professional Experience

• Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology, NCC Singapore (2010–present)
• Associate Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School (2020–present)
• Editorial Board Member, multiple peer-reviewed journals, including Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, Journal of Breast Cancer and Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology