OUR TEAM
Curie Genetics is helmed by four medical oncologists, one haematologist, one rheumatologist and a family physician. The team is anchored by three genetic counsellors with diverse training background and expertise. We focus on the genetic and hereditary basis of cancers, haematological and rheumatological conditions. Holistic healthcare and preventive medicine is our goal. Our genetic counsellors have counselled hundreds of individuals, helping them to clarify their risk of developing hereditary conditions. Our family physician will then devise a personalised health screening plan and recommend lifestyle modifications to augment the overall wellness in the individual.
DR CARON SAK
Dr Caron Sak is a family physician with a keen interest in personalised and preventive medicine.
Dr Caron graduated from the University of Leeds with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB UK) in 1997. She went on to obtain a Graduate Diploma of Family Medicine (GDFM NUS) and is currently a registered Family Physician with the Singapore Medical Council. She has worked in Singapore hospitals and polyclinics and was a family physician at private practice before joining Curie Genetics.
Dr Caron brings considerable experience in personalised health, chronic disease management including diabetes remission, obesity, mental health and women’s health. Additionally, she has a keen interest in nutrition and the complex intersection between genetics and health.
She has a certificate in Genomic and Precision Medicine and has undergone genetic counselling basic training. She is accredited by the Singapore College of Family physicians for Obesity Management and is a member of the Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity. She has also completed additional training courses including the Sports Medicine Theory Course, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
YANNI CHEN
Ms Yanni Chen is a genetic counsellor who received her Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling from University of Sydney in 2016. Prior to Curie Oncology, Yanni was practicing as an oncology genetic counsellor at National Cancer Centre Singapore. She piloted a support group programme for patients diagnosed with hereditary cancer syndrome. Yanni is a member of The Human Genetics Society of Australasia and an Associate Member of the Chapter of Genomic Medicine, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Yanni’s areas of interest are in hereditary cancer, cardiovascular and neurogenetics.
THARISINI SOORIANARAYANAN
Ms Tharisini is a genetic counsellor, who received her Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling from The National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2020. and trained with clinical geneticists in Kuala Lumpur General Hospital and UKM Medical Centre. She is an Associate Member of the Chapter of Genomic Medicine, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Tharisini’s areas of interest are in Hereditary cancer, cardiovascular and prenatal genetics.
DEBORAH KEE
Ms Deborah Kee is a genetic counsellor who received her Master’s degree in Genetic Counselling from University of Sydney in 2019. Prior to Curie Oncology, Deborah was practicing as a prenatal genetic counsellor at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital Singapore. Deborah is a Registered Genetic Counsellor with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) and an Associate Member of the Chapter of Genomic Medicine, Academy of Medicine, Singapore. Deborah’s areas of interest are in hereditary cancer, prenatal, cardiovascular and neurogenetics.
LINDA TAN
Ms Linda Tan is a clinical pharmacist. She received her Master of Pharmacy from University of Nottingham, UK in 2011. She did clinical practices at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK, National University Hospitalin Singapore and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital in Singapore. Prior to Curie Oncology, she had managed oncology patients by providing counselling of medications and chemotherapy at the oncology ward at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. Linda’s areas of interest are in oncology, clinical pharmacy and pharmacogenetics.