Press Releases

22 Dec 2025

NUS Medicine scientists identify potential therapy and diagnostic markers for cerebral malaria

Malaria continues to place a substantial burden on many emerging economies, contributing to significant loss of life, long-term disability, and economic disruption. According to the World Health Organization, the disease accounts for about 600,000 deaths each year, with the highest impact in low- and middle-income regions where access to prompt diagnosis and treatment remains limited.

17 Dec 2025

Studies reveal Asian and Singaporean women with PCOS may experience longer reproductive lifespans and more favourable reproductive outcomes than peers without PCOS

Globally, around 11 to 13 percent of women live with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder that affects the function of the ovaries, which may cause irregular menstrual periods, excess hair growth, acne, fertility issues, and higher risk for certain health conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure. However, Singaporean women with PCOS are likely to have more favourable outcomes compared to women in Western populations, according to an international study involving researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), and National University Hospital (NUH).

15 Dec 2025

Associate Professor Shefaly Shorey appointed Editor-in-Chief of leading international journal, Midwifery

Associate Professor Shefaly Shorey of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), will assume the position of Editor-in-Chief of Midwifery, effective from 1 January 2026.

09 Dec 2025

Researchers from NUS Medicine and the Institute of Mental Health detect early brain changes linked to future psychosis development

Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, and NHG Health’s Institute of Mental Health have identified distinct changes in brain network organisation among individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis, providing new insights on how early alterations in brain connectivity may contribute to the development of the disorder.

02 Dec 2025

Short and irregular weekday sleep disrupts glucose regulation even after weekend sleep recovery, NUS Medicine study reveals

Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have found that insufficient weekday sleep significantly disrupts glucose metabolism even when weekend sleep is extended. The study underscores the importance of sleep adequacy and stability and offers new insights into how disrupted sleep patterns may contribute to long-term metabolic risk.

26 Nov 2025

NUS Medicine establishes new mental health scholarship with S$3 million gift from Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation

The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) has received a significant boost with a S$3 million gift from the Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation (EESF).

17 Nov 2025

Discovery in RNA therapy for mutated cancer gene

Two complementary studies led by researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have demonstrated a new RNA-based therapeutic strategy that effectively targets one of the most difficult-to-treat cancer genes, Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS), while stimulating the body’s immune response to fight tumours. The research was conducted in cell samples and laboratory models, with collaborators from the NUS Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and international partners.

12 Nov 2025

Repurposed antibiotic shows promise against Central Nervous System Tuberculosis in NUS Medicine study

Researchers at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine have discovered that combining doxycycline with standard Tuberculosis (TB) treatment may protect the brain from damage caused by excessive immune activity. The research highlights a new approach of suppressing the body’s harmful immune response rather than targeting bacteria alone to minimise adverse effects of standard TB treatment.

10 Nov 2025

NUS Medicine and CHA University to harness artificial intelligence to tackle male infertility, uncovering new approaches to reverse fertility decline

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and CHA University in Korea have announced two major advances to extend reproductive longevity at the inaugural NUS-CHA Reproductive Medicine Symposium.

03 Nov 2025

Social interactions help to form lasting memories, NUS Medicine study finds

New findings underscore the importance of regular social interactions in life, shedding light on the strong link between loneliness and sustained social isolation to memory decline and conditions such as dementia, and why social and memory impairments often co-occur in psychiatric disorders.