Associate Professor Dr. Caryn Mei Hsien Chan is a psychologist renowned for her dedication to empowering and educating patients coping with chronic illnesses. Her research focus encompasses health promotion and the implementation of psychological strategies in the primary and secondary prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chan’s expertise is particularly prominent in the field of psychosocial oncology, where she delves into psychological issues surrounding cancer. Within this domain, she specializes in exploring adaptation and adherence to cancer treatment among patients and survivors, as well as examining coping mechanisms among caregivers. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chan serves as the principal lead for several large-scale prospective cohort studies, which meticulously monitor patients’ psychological well-being through comprehensive psychological assessments conducted shortly after diagnosis and treatment, and consistently at regular intervals in the subsequent months and years. Her work significantly contributes to advancing our understanding of the psychological aspects of cancer care and improving support systems for individuals affected by the disease