Faculty

Mr Edward Tan is a cancer survivor with lived experience in managing oropharyngeal cancer, including participation in clinical trials. He was first diagnosed in 2019 and successfully treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Following a recurrence in 2022, he underwent immunotherapy and chemotherapy under the PIPER Trial at University Malaya Medical Centre and is currently cancer-free.

Professionally, Mr Tan has a background in business and marketing, with experience in the office furniture industry prior to his retirement. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Victoria University, New Zealand, and an MBA from the Malaysian Institute of Management in collaboration with the University of Bath.

He brings valuable patient perspectives, particularly in cancer care, treatment journeys, and clinical trial participation.