Prof Pui has helped increase the survival rate of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia to 94% at the St. Jude, improved the quality of life for survivors everywhere by successfully abolishing cranial irradiation, and improved treatment in Asia as the Chairman of the VIVA External Advisory Board and the St Jude-VIVA Forum.

Prof Campana is one of two researchers awarded in 2019 for his pioneering and groundbreaking work in CAR-T cell immunotherapy. He continues to be an innovator at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy, has helped provide children with cancer in Singapore with new hope and new lease of life.

The annual award recognizes scientists whose work hold outstanding scientific content and significant consequences for the biomedical sciences.

The award recognizes senior clinicians who have made exemplary contributions to the medical and healthcare sector, both locally and abroad.

Cancer does not stop, even in the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic. As a response, VIVA has rolled out a series of programmes with several partners across Singapore to support households affected by childhood cancer.

From activities to do at home to equipment to access online learning, we thank our generous donors and partners for joining us in uplifting the lives of kids with cancer!