WHO WE ARE
The Allergy and Clinical Immunology Society (Singapore) (ACIS) is a professional society dedicated to advancing the field of allergy and clinical immunology in Singapore.
ACIS brings together healthcare professionals with an interest in allergy and clinical immunology to promote education, professional development, research and the exchange of knowledge. Through scientific meetings, educational programmes, workshops and collaboration with local and international organisations,
ACIS supports the continued development of the specialty and the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Our work is guided by a commitment to scientific excellence, professional collaboration and the advancement of allergy and immunology knowledge.
OUR HISTORY
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.
