Prof. Dr. Boon Huat Bay began his journey in education as a senior tutor at the NUS Department of Anatomy in 1989, and he later became the HOD in 2013. During his time teaching at NUS, Prof. Bay adopted a student-centered approach. He developed a handbook for pharmacy students and video demonstrations for pre-laboratory sessions. He uses a clinically oriented approach when imparting knowledge about anatomy and emphasizes building basic foundational concepts to medical students. As a scientist, Prof. Bay’s research focuses on the biology of cancer, specifically the utility of biological markers of malignancy. As a highly recognized scientist, he has been invited to present his work at international microscopy conferences.