Asia Pacific Leukemia Consortium
Changing the
Status Quo of Leukemia
Coming Up:
4th APLC Summit Meeting
31 Oct-1 November 2026 | Hong Kong, China
About Us
The Asia-Pacific Leukemia Consortium (APLC) is a not for profit initiative to improve the management of leukemia and related diseases in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The group aims to address the growing threat of leukemia in APAC region through a collaborative approach to advance disease prevention, patient care, research, clinical trials, and education.
Introduction
As the world’s population continues to rapidly grow and age, cancer incidence, prevalence and mortality are also on the rise.
Despite the advancement in medical technology, drug development, cancer prevention strategies there remains a huge divide to bridge in terms of access to drugs, optimizing treatment, translating trial data for a heterogeneous real-world Asia-Pacific population.
Our Mission
To improve the management of leukemia and related diseases in Asia-Pacific through the collective collaboration of valued partners and a targeted approach to bench-to-bedside research, translation of real-world evidence and bio-resources.
Our Focus Areas
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Clinical Trials
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Disease Registry
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Genetic & Tissue Repository
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Education
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Patient Advocacy & Care
Our Working Groups
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
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Other Related Diseases (ORD)
Prof Wang Jianxiang
Institute of Hematology, Blood Disease Hospital
CHINA
President
Asia Pacific Leukemia Consortium
Prof Ng Soo Chin
Subang Jaya Medical Center
MALAYSIA
Vice President
Asia Pacific Leukemia Consortium
Prof Goh Yeow Tee
Singapore General Hospital
SINGAPORE
Director
Asia Pacific Leukemia Consortium
Executive Committee
Key Appointment Holders
Prof Andrew Wei
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital
AUSTRALIA
Prof Eric Tse
Queen Mary Hospital
HONG KONG SAR, CHINA
Prof Junichiro Yuda
National Cancer Center Hospital East
JAPAN
Dr Than Hein
Singapore General Hospital
SINGAPORE
Prof Kim Hee Je
The Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
SOUTH KOREA
A/Prof Ko Bor-Sheng
National Taiwan University Cancer Center
TAIWAN, CHINA
Prof Suporn Chuncharunee
Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok
THAILAND
Executive Committee
Other Members
Our
Working Groups
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Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
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Other Related Diseases (ORD)
Our
Focus Areas
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Clinical Trials
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Disease Registry
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Genetic & Tissue Repository
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Education
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Patient Advocacy & Care
Our Mission
To improve the management of leukemia and related diseases in Asia-Pacific through the collective collaboration of valued partners and a targeted approach to bench-to-bedside research, translation of real-world evidence and bio-resources.
Dr Ashley Ng
Australia
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Prof Stephen Mulligan
Australia
Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney
Prof Jie Jin
China
1st Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine
Prof Li Jianyong
China
Jiangsu Province Hospital
Prof Qui Lugui
China
Institute of Haematology, Blood Disease Hospital
Prof Ting Liu
China
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Prof Eric Tse Wai Choi
Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong
Prof S Fadilah S Abdul Wahid
Malaysia
UKM Medical Centre (UKMMC)
Prof Gan Gin Gin
Malaysia
University Malaya Medical Centre
Dr Haris Abdul Rahman
Malaysia
Subang Jaya Medical Centre
Dr Jerome Tan Tsen Chuen
Malaysia
Hospital Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
Dr Melissa Ooi Gaik Ming
Singapore
National University Cancer Institute Singapore
Dr Than Hein
Singapore
Singapore General Hospital
Dr Yvonne Loh Su Ming
Singapore
Currie Oncology & Haematology
Prof Kim Hee-Je
South Korea
Catholic Hematology Hospital, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
Prof Lee Je-Hwan
South Korea
University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center,
Prof Hou Hsin-An
Taiwan, China
National Taiwan University Hospital
A/Prof Yeh Su-Peng
Taiwan, China
China Medical University Hospital
A/Prof Adisak Tantiworawit
Thailand
Chiang Mai University Hospital
Prof Lalita Norasetthada
Thailand
Chiang Mai University Hospital
Dr Pimjai Niparuck
Thailand
Ramathibodi Hospital
Dr Udomsak Bunworasate
Thailand
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
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REGION
ORGANISATION
Honorary Members
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Dr Lynette Chee
Australia
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Nisha Thiagarajah
Australia
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Prof Hui Wei
China
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Dr Jian Li
China
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Prof Wu Yu
China
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Dr Ying Wang
China
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Prof Zhou Hongsheng
China
The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Anhui Provincial Hospital
Dr Zhu Xiaoyu
China
Queen Mary Hospital
Dr Carol Cheung Yuk Man
Hong Kong
University Malaya Medical Centre
Prof Bee Ping-Chong
Malaysia
Hospital Ampang, Selangor
Dr Ho Kim Wah
Malaysia
Gleneagles Hosp, KL
Dr Jay Suriar
Malaysia
Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru
Dr Lim Soo Min
Malaysia
Penang General Hospital
Dr Tan Sui Keat
Malaysia
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Dr Dheepa Christopher
Singapore
National University Cancer Institute Singapore
Dr Jen Wei Ying
Singapore
National University Cancer Institute Singapore
A/Prof Koh Liang Piu
Singapore
Singapore General Hospital
Dr Nurul Aidah Abdul Halim
Singapore
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Dr Venkata Sreekanth Sampath
Singapore
Singapore General Hospital
Prof Wong Gee Chuan
Singapore
National University Cancer Institute Singapore
Dr Lui Pak Ling
Singapore
King Chulalongkorn University
A/Prof Chantana Polprasert
Thailand
Khon Kaen University Hospital
Dr Chinadol Wanitpongpun
Thailand
Chiang Mai University Hospital
A/Prof Thanawat Rattanathammethee
Thailand
Thammasat University Hospital
A/Prof Wasithep Limvorapitak
Thailand
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REGION
ORGANISATION
Key Opinion Leaders
The 3rd APLC Summit opened with remarks by Prof. Goh Yeow Tee, Prof. Wang Jianxiang, and Prof. Ng Soo Chin, who welcomed delegates from across Asia-Pacific and reaffirmed the consortium’s mission: to bridge global scientific advancements with regionally grounded, practical solutions for leukemia care.
The 2025 Summit brought together international leaders including Prof. Robin Foà, Dr. Othman Al-Sawaf, Prof. Mark Levis, and Prof. Jane Apperley, whose contributions set the stage for discussions centered on precision medicine, diagnostic equity, and the evolving therapeutic landscape.
Explore this landmark event's highlights through our photo gallery and video recordings available here, or visit our YouTube channel for more. Should you encounter any viewing issues, please reach out to us at APLC contact for assistance .
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