Christopher Wong
About Christopher Wong
Christopher Wong serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Lucence, where he oversees clinical laboratory operations. He has held various significant positions in research and management, including roles at A*STAR and PathGEN Dx, and has contributed to advancements in clinical laboratory technologies in Singapore.
Current Role at Lucence Health
Christopher Wong serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs at Lucence, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the management and operations of a clinical laboratory that is both CLIA certified and CAP accredited. His responsibilities include translating advanced technologies into practical applications for research and clinical laboratories.
Previous Experience at A*STAR
Christopher Wong has extensive experience at A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, where he held multiple roles. He worked as the Chief Operating Officer of POLARIS from 2013 to 2017, and as the Chief Scientific Officer for Translational Technologies from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he served as Head of Biopolis Shared Facilities from 2008 to 2011 and as an Adjunct Investigator at the Genome Institute of Singapore from 2017 to 2019.
Founding PathGEN Dx
Christopher Wong founded PathGEN Dx Pte. Ltd. in 2011 and served as its Director until 2016. Under his leadership, the company commercialized the PathChip, a detection chip capable of identifying various viruses and bacteria. This initiative contributed to advancements in diagnostic technologies.
Educational Background
Christopher Wong holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Studies with a focus on Pathology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, which he completed from 1994 to 2001. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from Singapore Management University in 2012. His undergraduate studies included a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Music from Beloit College, completed in 1990.
Professional Achievements
Christopher Wong has made significant contributions to the field of medical diagnostics. He achieved CAP accreditation and obtained a clinical laboratory license under the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act while at Macrogen. He also invented and licensed the GIS H1N1 Flu Biosurveillance Kit during his tenure at the Genome Institute of Singapore.