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Talent Development and Research Grants​

Name
DepartmentAreas Of Interest
Talent Grant Awarded
A/Prof Lim Su ChiClinical Research UnitDiabetes Mellitus, General Endocrinology, Insulin Pump TherapyNMRC Clinician Scientist Award (2021)
NMRC Clinician Scientist Award-Senior Investigator (2025)
Dr Allen LiuGeneral MedicineAcute kidney injury, Diabetic kidney disease, Peritoneal dialysisNMRC Clinician Innovator Award (2024)
Asst Prof Clement ChiaGeneral SurgeryMedtech and Healthcare Innovations in Breast Surgery, Breast cancer in older women, Frailty, Innovations in Patient and Medical education
NMRC Research Training Fellowship (2024)

​Singapore Biodesign Innovation Fellowship Training Programme (2024)
Dr Jeremy HoeGeneral MedicineDiabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Foot Disorders, Lipid discorders, General EndocrinologyNHG Health-LKCMedicine CSPP (2018)

​NHG Health-LKCMedicine CSPP+ (2022)

NMRC Research Training Fellowship (2025)

​​NHG Health-LKCMedicine Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2025)
Dr Joshua DeCruzOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopaedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Spine SurgeryNHG Health-LKCMedicine CiPP (2022)
Dr Kong YuanGeneral SurgeryResearch on lower limb reconstruction for diabetic foot and trauma

Innovation in treatment of scars and pigmentations

Develop digital healthcare applications and personalized medical devices in Plastic Surgery related fields

Integrate AI-driven solutions in healthcare industry
NHG Health-LKCMedicine CiPP (2025​)
Dr Lin ZhiminGeneral SurgeryWomen’s health associated with Endocrine Surgical conditions

Genetic, hereditary predispositions in endocrine conditions

Post-operative adhesions
NHG Health-LKCMedicine CiPP (2025​)
Dr Natalie WeeGeriatric MedicineDementia, Community Geriatrics, GerontechnologyNHG Health-LKCMedicine CSPP (2021)

NMRC Research Training Fellowship (2025)

NHG Health-LKCMedicine Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2025)
Dr Serena LowClinical Research UnitType 2 Diabetes, Diabetic Kidney Disease, Sarcopenia, Cognitive ImpairmentNMRC Research Training Fellowship (2019)

NMRC Clinician Scientist Career Scheme (2025)

NMRC Transition Award (2025)
Dr Tan Hann YeeAcute and Emergency CareDiagnostic medicine, Quality improvementNHG Health-LKCMedicine CSPP (2021)
Ms Annuradhaa RaviRehab ServicesNeuro rehabilitation, Post-Stroke Fatigue, Innovation and Technology for Neuro rehabilitationNHG Health-LKCMedicine CSPP+ (2023)
Ms Wei ShanRehab ServicesNeuro rehabilitation, Cognitive rehabilitation, Assistive technology, Transitional careNHG Health-LKCMedicine CSPP (2023)

Research

PI Name
DepartmentProject TitleGrant NameFunding Organisation
2025
A/Prof Lim Su ChiClinical Research UnitLarge Prospective Cohort To Study Adiposopathy, Sarcopenia And Cardiorenal Failure Among Asians With Type 2 DiabetesNMRC Clinician-Scientist Individual Research Grant (CIRG)National Medical Research Council (NMRC)
Ms​ Lai Mun WaiRehabilitation ServicesGamified Simulation-Based Training In Vestibular Rehabilitation For PhysiotherapistsIAL-innovPlus GrantInstitute of Adult Learning (IAL) (
Dr Naomi Lee XiGeneral SurgeryElucidating The Glycogenetic Basis For Metastatic Behaviour In Follicular Thyroid CancerEndocrine & Metabolic Society of Singapore Research GrantEndocrine and Metabolic Society of Singapore (EMSS)
Prof Yip Chee ChewOpthalmology & Visual SciencesEvaluating the Usability and Applicability of a Large Language Model (LLM) Chatbot for Educating Junior Doctors on Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)NHG Education Research Themed GrantNHG Health​
2024
Dr Su SuGeriatric MedicineBuilt Environment In Falls And Arthritis Study (BE-FIT)NRF CREATENational Research Foundation (NRF)
Dr Ooi Say TatGeneral MedicineProgramme For Research In Epidemic Preparedness And Response (PREPARE) (2024)Pandemic Preparedness Research GrantMinistry of Health (MOH)
A/Prof Subramaniam TavintharanGeneral MedicineValuing Personalized Medicine: Willingness To Pay For Genetic Testing For Familial Hypercholesterolemia [FH]Ministry of Health Health Service Development Programme (MOH-HSDP)Ministry of Health (MOH)
2023
Ms Gladys Wong Hooi ChuanNutrition & Dietetics3D Food Printing Of Fresh Vegetables Using Food Hydrocolloids For Dysphagic Patients (2)National Health Innovation Centre Innovation To Protect (I2P) GrantNational Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
Dr Bin Wern HsienAnaesthesiaA Screening Device For The Early Detection Of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (1)National Health Innovation Centre Innovation To Protect (I2P) GrantNational Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
A/Prof Surendra Kumar MantooGeneral SurgerySurgical device, method of manufacturing, and method of using the surgical deviceNational Health Innovation Centre Innovation To Protect (I2P) GrantNational Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
A/Prof Lim Su ChiClinical Research UnitDYNAMO: Diabetes Study In Nephropathy And Other Microvascular Complications IINMRC Open Fund - Large Collaborative Grant (OF-LCG)National Medical Research Council (NMRC)
Asst Prof Clement Chia Luck KhngGeneral SurgeryEnhancing The Informed Consent Process For Complex Surgical ProceduresIAL-innovPlus GrantInstitute of Adult Learning (IAL)

Innovation

PI Name
DepartmentProject TitleGrant NameFunding Organisation
2025
Dr Kong YuanGeneral SurgeryMonitoring surgical scar at home: An AI model for early intervention to prevent keloid formationNHG Health CMTi Clinician Innovator Preparatory Programme (CiPP)NHG Health Centre for MedTech & Innovations (CMTi)
Dr Clement ChiaGeneral SurgeryIntra-operative Assessment of Breast Conserving Surgery Specimen Margins with Non-Linear Multi Spectral Imaging (NMSI)Joint Medtech GrantNational Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
Dr Clement ChiaGeneral SurgeryMesh-Integrated Skin Adhesive for Enhanced Surgical Wound Closure and Cosmetic OutcomesJoint Medtech GrantNational Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
Ms Lai Mun WaiRehab ServicesGamified Simulation-Based Training in Vestibular Rehabilitation for PhysiotherapistsIAL-innovPlus GrantInstitute of Adult Learning (IAL)
Dr Deborah Ng Chieh YihGeneral SurgeryDevelopment of a Novel Endoscopic Device for Enhanced Blood Clot Extraction in Emergency Upper Gastrointestinal BleedingNHG Health CMTi Clinician Innovator Preparatory Programme (CiPP)NHG Health Centre for MedTech & Innovations (CMTi)
2024
Dr Lin ZhiminGeneral SurgeryPIEL- Concealing Scar prevention creamNHG Health CMTi Clinician Innovator Preparatory Programme (CiPP)NHG Health Centre for MedTech & Innovations (CMTi)

Science Translational and Applied Research (STAR) Grant

PI NameDepartmentProject Title
Award
2025
Dr Serena Low Kiat MunClinical Research UnitA study on the role of sarcopenic obesity on kidney ageing in patients with type 2 diabetesSTAR I
Dr Brian Chan Yuan-LangGeneral SurgeryOutcomes of the OsteoplugTM polycaprolactone burrhole cover in patients with chronic subdural haematomasSTAR I
Ms Tan Si HuiRenal CentrePrediction, diagnosis and prognostication of catheter-related infection in peritoneal dialysis using image-based deep learning approach from mobile phone and infra-red cameraSTAR I
Dr Kumari NeelamOphthalmology and Visual SciencesA Prospective study of high myopic subjects with and without myopic macular degenerationSTAR I
Dr Angela MohClinical Research UnitGaining insights into the contributing factors underlying the heterogeneity in glycemic control between two distinct type 2 diabetes subtypes with obesitySTAR II
Dr Liu Jian-JunClinical Research UnitUrine sphingolipids and the risk of progression to end stage kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetesSTAR II
Dr Claude RenaudGeneral MedicineOutcomes of a collaborative Pharmacist and Technology-driven Interventional care Model in an Ambulatory pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease Landscape (OPTIMAL study)STAR II
Dr Sharon Pek Li TingClinical Research UnitImproving Familial Hypercholesterolemia Diagnosis with Long Read Sequencing, transcriptomics and functional assaysSTAR II
2024
Dr Allen Liu Yan LunGeneral MedicineSub-phenotyping of patients with diabetic kidney disease: insights from lipidomics and treatment response to SGLT2i and GLP-1ASTAR I
Ms SylviaClinical Research UnitPrediction of adverse cardio-renal events by methylglyoxal glycated albumin in patients with type 2 diabetesSTAR I
Dr Serena Low Kiat MunClinical Research UnitUnderstanding pathophysiology of frailty in older patients with type 2 diabetes – through the lens of cellular senescence and insulin resistanceSTAR II
Ms Clara TanClinical Research UnitDeep phenotyping and risk stratification of young-onset type 2 diabetes for precision medicine and intervention – a pilot study for PREciSion DiabEtes aNd Metabolic HealTh (PRESENT)STAR II
Dr Angela Moh Mei ChungClinical Research UnitFactors associated with very low-calorie diet-induced diabetes remission in obese multi-ethnic Asians with moderate duration (7-10 years) of type 2 diabetesSTAR II
Dr Sharon Pek Li TingClinical Research UnitVascular Intermediate Phenotype (VIP) and ATP Binding Cassette transporters in Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FHCARE-VIP study)STAR II
Dr Resham Lal GurungClinical Research UnitPlasma metabolomics and proteomics profiling for the discovery of novel biomarkers for diet-induced weight loss and metabolic health benefitsSTAR II
2023
Dr Angela Moh Mei ChungClinical Research UnitEvaluation of short-term calorie restriction for type 2 diabetes remission among non-obese individuals – A pilot studySTAR I
Dr Resham Lal GurungClinical Research UnitMetabolic signature of healthy lifestyle index and its relation with risk of kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetesSTAR I
Dr Kabilan ChokkappanDiagnostic RadiologyEmbedding AI in detecting and classifying artifacts in CT for initial check of quality and adequacy of scansSTAR I
Dr Resham Lal GurungClinical Research UnitDiet-induced weight loss impact on biological ageing and benefits in patients with early T2D - A pilot studySTAR I
Dr Liu JianjunClinical Research UnitRisk Stratification by Phenotype and Endotype in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: The Pathway Towards Precision Diabetic MedicineSTAR II
Dr Serena Low Kiat MunClinical Research UnitStudy on the longitudinal association between body composition and cognitive decline in type 2 diabetes with exploration of the underlying inflammatory pathwaySTAR II
Dr Angela Moh Mei ChungClinical Research UnitIdentification of blood-based immune cellular and proteomic signatures associated with diabetes remission after metabolic surgerySTAR II
Dr Grace Tan Feng LingGeneral MedicineArtificial intelligence guided nurse and dietician-led fluid assessment and management in peritoneal dialysis patientsSTAR II

Researcher-Investigator-Scientist Enabler (RISE) Grant

PI NameDepartmentYear of Award
--FY2025
Dr Kumari NeelamOphthalmology and Visual SciencesFY2024
Dr Desmond Mao RenhaoAcute & Emergency Care
FY2023

Khoo Teck Puat Health Fund Enabling Grant (KTPHFEG)

PI NameDepartmentProject Title
2025​
Dr Daniel Lee Jin KeatGeneral SurgeryEasy to use, but is it useful? Using Heart Rate Variability to Assess Response to prehabilitation in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery
Mr Kee Kai XiangClinical Research UnitPrevalence and Metabolic Risk Factors of Sarcopenia in Young-onset Diabetes
Mr Chen Hoe MengClinical Research UnitEvaluation of Thrombospondin 4 as a cardiovascular risk marker in patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Ms Tan Si Hui EvangelineWard B96Effectiveness of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Detection of Hypoglycemia Among Renal Dialysis Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study
Ms Tan Si Hua ClaraClinical Research UnitAdoptability of clinical variable-based subclustering of type 2 diabetes in the clinics – validation in the Diabetic Kidney Disease Onset and Progression RISk Factors (DORIS) cohort: a pilot study for PREciSion DiabEtes aNd Metabolic HealTh (PRESENT)
Dr Mathew DavidAnaesthesiaPlethysmography Variability Index (PVI) versus Pulse Pressure Variation (PPV) as a measure of fluid responsiveness as measured by end-expiratory occlusion test in patients undergoing major surgery
Mr Kee Kai XiangClinical Research UnitReclassification and Long-term Disease Progression of Novel Subgroups of Type 2 Diabetes in the SMART2D Cohort – A 5-year Follow-up Study
Ms Bhuvaneswari PandianClinical Research UnitComparisons between liver steatosis/fibrosis scoring systems and quantitative ultrasound imaging to establish optimal cut-off values for fatty liver disease
Dr Tan Hann YeeAcute and EmergencyFactors influencing outcomes in patients presenting with Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in an urban Emergency Department
Dr Desmond Mao RenhaoAcute and EmergencyEmergency Services Providers’ Perceptions of Challenges with Alcohol-Related Frequent Users of Acute and Emergency Care Department at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital: A Qualitative Study
Ms Kwan Tsz KiuClinical Research UnitThe association of diet, SCFAs and CVD risk in Singapore’s T2D population
2023​
Dr Francesca Th'ng Chun SauAcute and Emergency CareChanges in Mental Health Among Frontline Emergency Department Healthcare Workers Through the Three Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mr Janus Lee Wei LunClinical Research UnitStudy on the association of plasma N-formylmethionine  with mitochondrial haplogroups and its relationship with diabetic kidney disease
Ms Bhuvaneswari PandianClinical Research UnitEvaluation of circulating Thrombospondin-2 protein as a biomarker for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes
Ms Giang Thuy AnhRehabilitation ServicesEvaluating Implementation Outcomes of Mobile Horticultural Therapy Programme in Acute Care Hospital
Dr Kumari NeelamOphthalmology & Visual SciencesNovel Biomarkers for resolution of inflammation in patients with Diabetic Macular Edema
Dr Benjamin Liang ZhirenOrthopaedic SurgeryProphylactic screws in the femoral neck – how much protection do they confer?
Dr Benjamin Liang ZhirenOrthopaedic SurgeryScrew direction in compression plating – does it affect strain at the far cortex?
Rapid Prototyping Grant (RPG) 
PI NamePI DepartmentProject Title
2025
Dr Allen Liu Yan LunRenal MedicineDevelopment of 3D-Printed AVF Models for Simulation-Based Ultrasound Cannulation Training
Dr Vaikunthan Rajaratnam Orthopaedic SurgeryPersonalised Augmented Training Hub (P.A.T.H.) – An AR & AI driven Learning Companion for Surgical Trainees
2024
Dr Usama Farghaly Abdelhamid OmarOrthopaedic SurgeryDeveloping AI Chatbot to diagnose Carpel Tunnel Syndrome



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