Edward Koo Award in Neuroscience

Dr Edward Koo was a distinguished clinician-scientist whose pioneering work reshaped neuroscience, especially Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research. In Singapore, he was Professor with the Departments of Medicine and Physiology at NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), and Advisor to the Memory, Aging and Cognition Centre (MACC), National University Health System. Dr Koo also received the Singapore Translational Research Investigator (STaR) Award, the nation’s top accolade for clinician scientists. His roles in Singapore complemented his international influence and contributed significantly to advances in dementia research and care.

As Professor of Neurosciences at UC San Diego (UCSD), Dr Koo dedicated his career to understanding the cellular and molecular biology of AD, leading to significant insights and potential therapeutic approaches. He also served as co-Director of the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at UCSD, one of the five original Centers funded by the US National Institute on Aging. Under Dr Koo’s leadership, the Center became a hub for innovative research, multidisciplinary collaborations, and mentorship for future scientists and clinicians.

Dr Koo sadly passed away in 2025, but his legacy lives on through his scientific contributions, mentorship, and commitment to improving the lives of those affected by neurodegenerative diseases. To honour and extend this legacy, NUS Medicine has established the Edward Koo Award in Neuroscience, to be awarded annually to a young basic or clinician-scientist based in Singapore whose work exemplifies Dr Koo’s research interests and values. We invite you to join us in remembering Dr Koo through your generous support of this Award.

To contribute to this fund and help us continue to nurture talent:
Donate here : https://give.nus.edu.sg/edward-koo-award-in-neuroscience

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