Photo Adventures with Curiosity and Learning

A picture of the GB Members at the 8th Governing Board Meeting followed by the 2nd Governing Board Retreat held at The Fullerton Hotel on 25 June 2007

GB Members together with GMS Management and GMS staff assisting in the event at The Fullerton Hotel

In transition from the GB Meeting to the GB Retreat, a surprise awaits ...

Bravo! Bravo! Comfy and stylish Polo-Ts instead of starchy business wear!

Chairman, Mr Tony Chew, gave an opening address for the 2nd GB Retreat.

The 2nd GB Retreat is an important platform for GB members, senior colleagues from Duke and GMS Management, to have a better collective appreciation of some of the key issues GMS is facing and working on.

Discussion topics include curriculum, postgraduate education, etc.

After some serious brainstorming sessions, a lighter moment as some GB members mingled to catch-up. Foreground from left: Mr Bernard Chen, Mr Philip Ng, Prof Tan Ser Kiat and Dr Jennifer Lee.

And some cherries, snacks, and great smiles to recharge! Foreground from left: Prof Soo Khee Chee with Mr Chandra Mohan.

And some friendly bonding for better understanding of the discussions at the retreat. From left: Dr Teoh Hoon Cheow, Prof Soo Khee Chee and Prof Tan Ser Kiat.

And not forgetting updates and support from GMS Management. From left: Mr Bernard Chen, Ms Giselia Giam and Dr Teoh Hoon Cheow.

As GB Members and GMS Management appreciate the event that brought them together for the once a year retreat ...

From left: Prof David Virshup, Prof Pat Casey, Mr Tony Chew, Prof Tan Ser Kiat (backview) and Mr Philip Ng.

They also value the chance to exchange ideas and share funny moments ...

Foreground from left: Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, Prof Sandy Cook, Prof Bob Kamei and Prof Risa Lavizzo-Mourey (backview).

We were also delighted and honored to have the renowned Nobel Prize winning chemist Prof. Peter Agre, who is also the Chairman of GMS Scientific Advisory Board joined the retreat.

Prof Agre is seen here with Prof Soo Khee Chee and Prof David Virshup.

After the break, more heavy duty exchanges before Dean Sandy Williams wraps up the fruitful event.

A sumptuous dinner was prepared for the GB Members, invited guests and GMS Management.

Discussions were still on-going at the dinner ...

From left: Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, Prof Peter Agre, Mr Tony Chew and Chancellor Victor Dzau.

Most were however enjoying the good wine (courtesy of Mr Tony Chew and Mr Philip Ng)...

From foreground to back: Prof Pat Casey, Dr Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, Prof Tan Ser Kiat, Dean Sandy Williams, Mr Bernard Chen, Dr Teoh Hoon Cheow, Dr Chee Yam Cheng (blue striped shirt), Dr Jennifer Lee and Prof Bob Kamei.

And good company after a long day ...

From foreground to back: Dr Andre Wan, Mr Philip Ng, Chancellor Victor Dzau, Mr Tony Chew, Prof Peter Agre, Prof Tan Chorh Chuan, Prof Soo Khee Chee and Prof David Virshup.

C. Frank Starmer

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