SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI)

“Lymphodepletion optimisation remains an important and under investigated part of CAR T-cell treatment.”     In our next 2024 Soo Khee Chee (SKC) Award feature, we are thrilled to spotlight Dr Ong Shin Yeu, Consultant from Dept of Haematology at Singapore General Hospital, for her breakthrough #research in cancer treatment. 🧬   With over 40 published peer-reviewed papers, Dr Ong’s contributions to CAR T-cell therapy is transforming the approach to treating relapsed or refarctory lumphomas.     Discover how Dr Ong is shaping the future of personalised cancer care, making a lasting impact on patient outcomes!    The SKC Award celebrates individuals who have won the SingHealth Publish! Award for three consecutive years. We hope through the stories of our researchers, we can inspire others to contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of biomedical science.  SingHealth   #AMRI #cancer #cartcelltherapy #clinicalresearch #Singapore #celebratingresearch #researchinaction #impactfulresearch #translation #SGH #SingHealth #DukeNUS #AMC

“Winning this award is not just an end, but a new beginning – a catalyst for continued personal growth and professional development, and an affirmation of the impact I hope to continue making in my field.”       As part of our special feature for the 2024 Soo Khee Chee (SKC) Award, we had the privilege of interviewing one of our winners, CIin Asst Prof Ku Chee Wai, Consultant with the Dept of Reproductive Medicine at KK Women's and Children's Hospital about his work and the inspiration that drives his research.       Did you know? When he is not at work, you can find him cheering for Liverpool ⚽ or enjoying precious family time with his loved ones! 👫     The SKC Award celebrates individuals who have won the SingHealth Publish! Award for three consecutive years. We hope through the stories of our researchers, we can inspire fellow researchers to contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of biomedical science.   SingHealth   #AMRI #reproductivemedicine #womenhealth #fertility #clinicalresearch #Singapore #celebratingresearch #researchinaction #impactfulresearch #translation #KKH #SingHealth #DukeNUS #AMC #PeopleofKKH

Did you miss our last Research Grand Round for the year? 😛 Rounding up our series of 2024 Research Grand Rounds on 20 Nov are Dr Danny B. from the SingHealth Technology Incubator (SCOUT) and Dr Xiaoqin Fang from Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI). The audience learnt a lot about SERI/SNEC's model for spinoff creation, lessons learnt through their successful spinoffs, and how SingHealth’s incubator (SCOUT) supports entrepreneurial spirit and helps to bring impactful or valuable inventions in SingHealth to patients like you and me. Moderating our lively panel discussion was Dr Whye-Kei Lye Kei from SingHealth Intellectual Property (SHIP), who also shared a little on SHIP’s integral role in bringing technology to market. We would like to thank our audience for firing away the questions during Q&A and hope that they’ve found the answers useful for their own inventors’ journey! Singapore National Eye Centre / Singapore Eye Research Institute (SNEC / SERI) SingHealth Intellectual Property (SHIP) SingHealth Click to read more: https://lnkd.in/gEcGS3tH #AMRIevents #research #RGR #entrepreneurial #technology #commercialisation #spinoff #startup #incubator #ecosystem #Singapore #SERI #SNEC #SCOUT #SHIP Visit SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI) at https://for.sg/aboutamri

#AMCDiscoveries Researchers from Singapore General Hospital, National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and Duke-NUS Medical School investigated the effectiveness of combining two imaging techniques, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and 68Ga-Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA-11) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), to diagnose clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). They found that the combined approach significantly improves the detection of csPCa compared to using either modality alone. Specifically, when both imaging methods are able to detect suspicious lesions, the likelihood of csPCa is high. Read more in Cancers, MDPI: https://bit.ly/3yAto9Y AMC researchers involved: Joel Chin, Yu Guang Tan, Alvin Lee, Tze Kiat Ng, Ruoyu Shi, Charlene Yu Lin Tang, Sue Ping THANG, Jeffrey Tuan, Christopher Cheng, Kae Jack Tay, Henry HO, Winnie Lam (林穎泉), Yan Mee Law, John Shyi Peng Yuen, Kenneth Chen #AMRInews #research #Singapore #prostatecancer #imagingtechniques #SGH #NCCS #Duke-NUS #AMC Visit SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI) at https://for.sg/aboutamri

We’re thrilled to announce that our researchers from SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (AMC) have been recognised on the esteemed Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers for 2024! The list celebrates researchers from #Singapore and across the globe, whose groundbreaking contributions have significantly shaped their respective #research fields over the last decade. Their #research, ranked in the top 1% by citations for each field and year, underscores their profound impact. Our heartfelt congratulations to these outstanding AMC researchers: Prof Tien Yin Wong 黄天荫 (SingHealth), Prof Carolyn Lam (NHCS), Prof Linfa Wang (Duke-NUS), Assoc Prof Chen Jingmiao (Duke-NUS), Dr Chia Wan Ni (Duke-NUS), Prof Antonio Bertoletti (Duke-NUS), Prof Derek Hausenloy (Duke-NUS), Prof Jenny Low (SGH), Asst Prof Shirin Kalimuddin (SGH), Dr Anthony Tanoto TAN (Duke-NUS) Duke-NUS Medical School National Heart Centre Singapore Singapore General Hospital SingHealth #AMRInews #medicine #recognition #highlycited #2024 #NHCS #SGH #SingHealth #DukeNUS #AMC Visit SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI) at https://for.sg/aboutamri

🌐 Learning from Global Leaders in Research and Innovation!    SingHealth’s Group Research was in the United States recently to learn from established academic and healthcare institutions on technology development and commercialisation, fostering new strategic alliances, nurturing start-ups and early-phase clinical trials and operations.     During this study trip, our delegation had the privilege of engaging with leaders from top institutions— Mass General Brigham, Cleveland Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and Mayo Clinic.    Each visit offered invaluable insights into successful commercialisation models and clinical trial frameworks that will inspire new possibilities within our ecosystem. We’re excited to explore how these insights will shape the future of healthcare research and innovation at SingHealth!    SingHealth Intellectual Property (SHIP) Office  SingHealth Technology Incubator (SCOUT)  SingHealth Clinical Trials Coordinating Centre (CTCC) Say Beng Tan Enny Kiesworo Sue Tee Danny B. Whye-Kei Lye Siew Ying Koh #AMRInews #research #incubators #commercialisation #startups #massgeneralbrigham #clevelandclinic #universityofpittsburgh #mayoclinic #SingHealth #AMC #Singapore Visit SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI) at https://for.sg/aboutamri

#AMCDiscoveries Advancements in medical technologies have led to the development of contact-free methods of haemodynamic monitoring such as remote photoplethysmography (rPPG). rPPG uses video cameras to interpret variations in skin colour related to blood flow, which are analysed to generate vital signs readings. rPPG potentially ameliorates problems like fretfulness and fragile skin contact associated with conventional probes in children. While rPPG has been validated in adults, no prior validation has been performed in children. Researchers from KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Duke-NUS Medical School and Changi General Hospital conducted a two-phased prospective cross-sectional single-centre study to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and accuracy of obtaining heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) using rPPG in children, compared to the current standard of care. Their study showed that rPPG is acceptable and feasible for neonates and children aged 5 to 16 years, and HR values in older children aged 12 to 16 years correlated well with the current standard. The rPPG algorithms need to be further refined for younger children, and for obtaining RR and SpO2 in all children. Read more in Annals of Translational Medicine: https://bit.ly/45Pex84 AMC researchers involved: Nur Adila Ahmad Hatib, Jan Hau Lee, Shu-Ling Chong, Qian Wen Sng, Victoria Tan, Gene Yong-Kwang Ong, Alicia Lim May Lim, Bin Huey Quek, Mee See How, Joel Meng Fai Chan, Seyed Ehsan Saffari, Kee Chong Ng Nervotec Pte Ltd #AMRInews #research #rPPG #medtech #neonates #children #Singapore #biomedical #KKH #DukeNUS #CGH #AMC Visit SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI) at https://for.sg/aboutamri

Drumroll, please! 🥁 The wait is over! Join us in welcoming the dynamic duo, A/Prof Wan-Yee Teo from KK Women's and Children's Hospital and Wei Hong Tan from Duke-NUS Medical School for another episode of Ask Me Anything but Research! 🎉 Catch their fun and candid moments as they dive into their go-to comfort food, surprising confession and more! P.S How do you like your Bak Chor Mee – with or without ketchup? 🍅 Let us know in the comments! #AskMeAnythingButResearch #AMABR #fun #AskAProfWanYee #AskWeiHong #AMRI #KKH #DukeNUS #SingHealth #AMC

#ICYMI Keen on transforming the way we deliver care?   Present your innovative ideas at the 8th SingHealth Duke-NUS Scientific Congress 2025, where global thought leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators explore the latest trends in academic medicine. Submit your research proposals by 31 January 2025 to shape the Congress programme. Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/gKzwBsbj

The SingHealth Duke-NUS Infectious Diseases Research Institute (IDRI) recently hosted their fourth Annual Scientific Retreat in October, bringing together close to 65 attendees including Infectious Diseases clinicians and researchers from SingHealth Group, and scientists from the Duke-NUS Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) for an enriching half-day of scientific exchange and collaboration.    The retreat featured keynote lecture and presentations from distinguished experts, engaging discussions on current infectious disease research, and valuable networking sessions that brought our research community closer together. Attendees shared insights and advancements, fostering new collaborations within the infectious diseases and emerging infectious diseases communities.    A big thank you to everyone who attended and made this day memorable. We look forward to building on these connections to drive future breakthroughs! 🙌    SingHealth Duke-NUS Medical School #AMRInews #research #collaboration #scientificretreat #IDRI #DukeNUS #SingHealth #AMC #Singapore Visit SingHealth Duke-NUS AM Research Institute (AMRI) at https://for.sg/aboutamri