History of ACIS
The Singapore Society of Immunology and Rheumatology (SSIR), formed in 1976, took on the task of promoting the education of doctors in Singapore on allergic disorders with the return of Dr Chng Hiok Hee from her training in USA. In January 1990, the society was renamed the Singapore Society of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology (SSIAR) to reflect this added role. With the increase in the number of allergists/immunologists in Singapore and a greater interest in allergy amongst related specialties such as dermatology and otorhinolaryngology, members of SSIAR agreed in 2004 that the time was ripe for the formation of a separate society for allergy/immunology. Therefore, the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Society Singapore (ACIS) was established in 2005, and the SSIAR was renamed the Singapore Society of Rheumatology (SSR) to reflect its focus on Rheumatology.
The society successfully organised the 8th Asia Pacific Congress of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APCAACI) 2010 held in conjunction with APAPARI Congress 2010 from 6-9 November 2010 at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre. An Allied Health Course and Postgraduate Clinical Immunology Course were also held. A total of 1,600 delegates attended the congress.
Past Presidents
- Prof Chng Hiok Hee 2005-2011
- Prof Lee Bee Wah 2012-2013
- A/Prof Bernard Thong 2014-2016
- A/Prof Lynette Shek 2017-2018
- Dr Chong Yong Yeow 2018-2019
- Dr Chiang Wen Chin 2020-2021
- Dr Liew Woei Kang 2022-2023
- Dr Grace Chan 2024 – Current
Executive Committee 2024-2025
- President: Dr Grace Chan
- Vice-President: Dr Elizabeth Tham
- Secretary: Dr Chong Kok Wee
- Treasurer: Dr Lim Xin Rong
- Committee members:
- Dr Karen Choo
- Dr Samantha Lee
- Co-opted members:
- Dr Samuel Lee
- Dr Kavitha G. Murthee
- Dr Amelia Santosa
- Dr Liew Woei Kang
- Dr Chiang Wen Chin
- Auditors:
- Dr Adrian Chan
- Dr Anindita Santosa
- Advisors:
- Prof Chng Hiok Hee
- Prof Lee Bee Wah
