Tan Chorh Chuan is a Distinguished University Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and served as its President from 2008 to 2017. He is a highly respected medical researcher and academic leader, known for his contributions to molecular biology, cancer research, and higher education management. Under his leadership, NUS achieved significant global ranking improvements and fostered interdisciplinary research and international collaborations. He also held public roles such as Chairman of Singapore's Health Sciences Authority, advancing healthcare and biomedical sciences.