Prof Ng Soon Chye

Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fertility

Languages: English

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Prof Ng Soon Chye – Fertility Specialist Doctor In Singapore

Fertility Specialist Doctor – Professor Ng Soon-Chye, Specialist in Reproductive Medicine with over 40 years’ experience.

In 1982, Professor Ng launched Singapore’s first in-vitro fertilization program, leading to the birth of Asia’s first test-tube (IVF) baby in May 1983. He achieved another milestone in 1989 by developing the world’s first SUZI (sub-zona insemination) baby, by developing a revolutionary micro-injection technique which resulted in the first baby to be born through this technique. In 1993, he advanced reproductive medicine further by developing ICSI (though the credit for the first publication went to the Belgium team) and by delivering Asia’s first ICSI baby.

Professor Ng served at NUS and the National University Hospital (NUH) from 1977 to 2003, holding key leadership positions, including Chairman of the Department of O&G at NUS and Chief of O&G at NUH. He chaired the Committee of O&G at NUS’s Graduate School of Medical Studies from 2000 to 2002.

With a special interest in infertility, gynaecological laparoscopy, and hormonal disturbances, Professor Ng has advised the Ministry of Health, Singapore, on infertility issues. He holds adjunct professorship at the Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, NUS; he used to hold adjunct Professorship in Nanyang Technological University, where he lectured on Developmental Biology.

As an active researcher, Professor Ng directed the World Health Organisation (WHO) Clinical

Collaborating Centers for Research in Human Reproduction and Maternal-Child Health/Family Planning from 1997 to 2003. His extensive publications focus on human embryology and in-vitro fertilization techniques. Professor Ng pioneered the SUZI micro-injection techniques; he even had to make the special glass micro-injection needles himself; it was an innovative and significant step to science and medicine.

In recognition of his contributions to infertility, Professor Ng was conferred the prestigious Fellowship of the Asian Oceanic Federation of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in June 2015. This fellowship is limited to fewer than 25 Fellows worldwide.

Professor Ng Soon-Chye has contributed significantly to the advancement of reproductive medicine, with his work influencing developments in fertility care and reproductive health. Beyond human medicine, he is also involved in research on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in endangered wildlife and currently leads a program focused on developing iPSCs for conservation efforts in collaboration with Mandai.