Sir Jeffrey Cheah Distinguished Speakers Series: Every Tumour Tells a Story: Decoding Cancer Through DNA

What if every tumour carried its own blueprint—revealing not only how it formed, but also how it can be treated?

Join us for a public lecture by Professor Serena Nik-Zainal, an internationally acclaimed Malaysian scientist whose groundbreaking work on mutational signatures has transformed the global understanding of cancer. Her research has paved the way for more precise diagnosis, personalised treatment, and earlier detection, reshaping the future of precision oncology.

In this thought-provoking lecture, Professor Serena will explore how advances in genomics, bioinformatics, and DNA sequencing are enabling researchers to decode the biological processes behind cancer, uncover tumour vulnerabilities, and accelerate the development of more effective therapies.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the world's leading cancer researchers and the first woman to receive the prestigious Dr Josef Steiner Cancer Research Prize, one of the highest international honours in cancer research.

Event Details
📅 Date: 2 July 2026 (Thursday)
🕒 Time: 3.30 PM – 5.00 PM
📍 Venue: Q Lecture Theatre 360°, Level 2, Sunway University

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an inspiring and intellectually enriching lecture.