Singapore Society of Rheumatology (SSR)

Dear friends

Thank you for your continued support during my term as President. I am as always, deeply conscious of the strong foundation laid by my predecessors and I am grateful to be serving alongside the 2025-2026 office bearers.

Looking back, the success of our APLAR run in 2024 still stands out – not just for the event itself, but for the sense of unity it revealed within our society. The energy and camaraderie we shared in the lead up to that event were a testament to the collaborative spirit that defines us.

The year 2025 brought a poignant moment for all of us as we marked the 10th anniversary of the passing of our Father of Rheumatology, Prof Feng Pao Hsii. It was a privilege to honour his legacy with a special segment that allowed us to reflect how far we have come, guided by his foundational vision. 2025 was also the year that we pivoted the Feng Pao Hsii (FPH) Educational Fund to the FPH Education Award to recognise and support our Singapore rheumatology trainees for research work presented or accepted at regional or international conferences.

This year, 2026, is a momentous milestone: we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our society. For five decades, we have stood together as a pillar of medical excellence, advocacy and education in rheumatology. This year is also our turn to host the SSR-MSR workshops 2026! Our local organising committee are busy curating an exciting programme for all which bridges cutting-edge innovation with practical everyday application and we hope the workshops will offer tangible value to all healthcare professionals - from clinicians to allied health specialists.

As we stand on the shoulders of giants and look toward the next 50 years, your presence matters more than ever. Your participation is really the heartbeat of our society and I warmly invite you all to join us to share your insights and to shape the future of rheumatology not only in Singapore, but across our region.

I look forward to seeing you all, celebrating our shared history and playing an active part in the journey ahead.

Best wishes

Dr Lian Tsui Yee
President
Singapore Society of Rheumatology