Felix Lee, PhD
About Felix Lee, PhD
Felix Lee, PhD, is a Medical Data Scientist with extensive experience in biomedical sciences and cancer research. He has worked at notable institutions such as the National Cancer Centre Singapore and Lucence, and has received recognition for his mentorship in the scientific community.
Work at Lucence Health
Felix Lee serves as a Medical Data Scientist at Lucence, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he focuses on integrating bioinformatics with experimental techniques to explore cancer gene networks. His work contributes to the development of frameworks that guide the prediction and validation of cancer-related genes. This role aligns with Lucence's commitment to advancing precision medicine through innovative data analytics.
Current Role at Tan Tock Seng Hospital
In addition to his position at Lucence, Felix Lee has been working as a Data Scientist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2019. His responsibilities include optimizing programs for big data analytics within the healthcare sector. This role enhances the hospital's capabilities in utilizing data to improve patient outcomes and support clinical decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Felix Lee holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, which he completed from 2014 to 2018. He also earned Bachelor's Degrees in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from the National University of Singapore (2010-2014) and in Biomedical Sciences from Tulane University (2012). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in medical data science.
Previous Experience in Research and Data Science
Before his current roles, Felix Lee worked as a Researcher at the National Cancer Centre Singapore from 2014 to 2018. He also spent nine months as a Data Scientist at Accenture in 2018-2019. During his tenure at the National Cancer Centre, he focused on elucidating cancer gene networks and contributed to significant advancements in cancer research.
Mentorship and Contributions
Felix Lee has received the outstanding mentor award twice for his contributions to student mentorship. He has mentored nearly 40 student research groups, leading to multiple awards and a scientific publication authored by high school students. His commitment to mentorship reflects his dedication to fostering the next generation of scientists.