Biography
Dr. Saumya Jamuar is a board-certified clinical geneticist and pioneering medical innovator. Currently serving as the Director of the Centre for Precision Health & Paediatrics.
Positions
- His previous leadership roles include Lead Principal Investigator for the Singapore Undiagnosed Disease program and Director of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Precision Medicine. Dr. Jamuar is dedicated to bridging the gap between genomic research and meaningful patient care. Notably, he discovered the rare genetic disorder Jamuar syndrome and champions research, treatment advocacy, and family support through The UGDH Foundation. He is also the inventor of the first customized Asian carrier screening panel, RheaStrands, which his team developed by identifying critical clinical gaps in Asian genomic data.
- Dr. Jamuar is also deeply involved in shaping national policies, serving as Chair of the Chapter of Genomic Medicine at the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, and as Co-Chair of the Genetic and Genomic Testing and Research Review Group for the Ministry of Health. Additionally, as co-founder of Global Gene Corp and Rhea Health, he has been instrumental in building ventures that harness advanced genomic technologies to deliver precision medicine solutions across Asia and beyond.
- His academic background includes medical training at the National University of Singapore, Paediatric training at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and a clinical genetics residency at Harvard Medical School. His research has been published in several prestigious journals, including The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature Genetics, and Nature Communications, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field of genomic medicine.
- A passionate advocate for collaboration and innovation, Dr. Jamuar has successfully built and led multidisciplinary teams, secured significant funding and investments, and fostered partnerships that drive sustainable business growth. His vision is to democratize access to genomic medicine and empower healthcare systems globally through strategic alliances and innovative technologies.
Areas of special interest
- Precision Medicine & Pediatrics
- Rare Disease Research
- Asian Genomic Data Diversity
Singapore