Probiotics (and prebiotics) have been gaining a lot of attention lately and for good reason! Join us for some exciting insights with Dr. David Ong, a practising gastroenterologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, who will share why these micro-organisms are so essential to our daily lives!

Discover how probiotics work and the latest research on their potential benefits, particularly in cancer prevention and treatment. This event is open to anyone interested in maintaining optimal gut health and staying up-to-date on the latest developments in preventative healthcare.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field of gastroenterology and explore how simple bacteria may hold the secrets to cancer detection and treatment. We can't wait to see you there!

By Dr David Ong

Dr David Ong is an experienced gastroenterologist with a focus on treating inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. He is also skilled in managing conditions of the stomach, bowel, and liver. Dr Ong was the head of gastroenterology and hepatology at the National University Hospital and currently serves as a visiting senior consultant. He holds an adjunct associate professorship at the National University of Singapore and serves as the incoming president of the Gastroenterology Society of Singapore. Dr Ong has helped establish the inflammatory bowel disease unit at NUH and has published extensively in this area. Additionally, he has served on several advisory boards of pharmaceutical companies and has been a speaker at numerous conferences.