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A/P LOW Chian Ming has been championing the human brain imaging effort through participation in the SYNAPSE (Synchrotron for Neuroscience: an Asia-Pacific Strategic Enterprise) programme. His work has attracted attention from CNA on their “Why It Matters” series.

On 07 Dec 2021, A/P LOW and his team members, Francis TAN and Yoke Ping were featured in the latest episode of “How Do I Cheat Death”. The link to the episode is available here:

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Congratulation to A/P Gautam Sethi, Dr Alan Prem Kumar and Dr Muthu Kumaraswamy Shanmugam (former Senior Research Fellow) on being among the 32 NUS researchers that have been placed among some of the world’s most highly cited researchers, according to the Highly Cited Researchers 2021 List published by data analytics firm Clarivate.

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Dr. LE was featured in a book titled “Stories of Integration”. This book showcases the journeys of 30 naturalised Singaporeans (Dr. LE is one of them), whose skills and talents brought much benefit to the country. They have adapted to the social and religious fabric of the country, nurtured respect for its culture and traditions, and honoured its history while forging connections within the community.

The book was also featured in CNA, channel 5, channel 8 and several newspapers. A copy of the book is available on Department bookshelf. A video of the book launch is also available on YouTube.

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Congratulation to our colleague, Dr. LE Thi Nguyet Minh, on receiving the NUS Alumi (Team) Award 2021 as the co-founder of Carmine Therapeutics.

NUS Alumi Awards honour the achievements of outstanding alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and impactful contributions to Singapore and the larger community.

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Congratulations to our NMRC Nov 2020 Grant Call Award Winners:

Prof. GOH Boon Cher and A/P Christopher CHEN – Singapore Translational Research Investigator Award (STaR)

Dr. LE Thi Nguyet Minh – Open Fund-Individual Research Grant (OF-IRG)

Dr. Saima HILAL – Transition Award (TA)

Congratulation to Dr. LE Thi Nguyet Minh on receiving the Falling Walls Venture 2021 Award.

Falling Walls Venture is a global platform for the most promising science start-ups nominated by academic institutions from across the world. The format provides a stage for pioneering founders who have successfully turned science into business, proving how entrepreneurial solutions can help solve today’s most pressing challenges. Every year, emerging companies compete across various industry clusters. The winner of the competition is awarded the title “Science Start-Up Breakthrough of the Year”.

Throughout the year, universities and research institutions from all over the world are called upon to nominate their most innovative science start-up for the competition. The most promising young companies are invited to pitch on the Falling Walls Venture stage. Additionally, they gain access to exclusive networking events and the Falling Walls Community.

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A team led by Professor Dean Ho from the Department of Pharmacology and Director of the National University of Singapore’s Institute for Digital Medicine has used an artificial intelligence (AI) platform and live virus testing to identify the optimal combination of drugs and doses to treat COVID-19. His research was featured in The Straits Times on 2 August 2021.

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Professor Dean HO has been listed as an Innovation Leader in the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Inc. (HIMSS) Future50 Class of 2021. HIMSS is a global advisor and thought leader that supports the transformation of the health ecosystem through information and technology.

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Congratulations to A/Prof TAN Chay Hoon (Department of Pharmacology) on graduating from the Newfield’s Coach Certification Program! A/Prof TAN will be applying her training as an ontological coach in coaching medical students.

Congratulations to Dr Alan Prem Kumar (Department of Pharmacology) on being awarded the Graduate Mentor of the Year (GRAMAY) 2021.