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The regulatory frontier advancing cell and gene therapy policy in Singapore and beyond

Jul 2026 · Cell and Gene Therapy Insights · Vol 12, pp. 599–605 · 0 citations

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The career journey from molecular cancer biology through GMP manufacturing and regulatory science into health policy, the evolving regulatory landscape for cell and gene therapies in Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific region, the role of regulatory reliance frameworks in broadening equitable patient access, and the transformative potential of AI are discussed.

Abstract

Wil Rich, Editor, Cell & Gene Therapy Insights, speaks with Eddie Tan Han Pin, Assistant Professor, Centre of Regulatory Excellence, Duke‑NUS Medical School, about his career journey from molecular cancer biology through GMP manufacturing and regulatory science into health policy, the evolving regulatory landscape for cell and gene therapies in Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific region, the role of regulatory reliance frameworks in broadening equitable patient access, and the transformative potential of AI across the cell and gene therapy development value chain.

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