Events

Data Visualisation & Bioinformatics Statistics (DVBS) Workshops

[8 Oct & 13 Nov] The bioinformatics workshops were conducted by Kuan Rong, a Senior Principal Research Scientist in the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School. The sessions provided comprehensive training in data analysis and presentation for biological research, covering data visualisation techniques for creating clear, publication-quality graphs and charts, as well as statistical methods for analysing large biological datasets. Participants learned to select appropriate visualisation tools, avoid misleading representations, implement effective statistical analysis, and apply machine learning algorithms to complex biological data.

Duke-NUS Research Open House

[5 Sept] Research was also under the limelight during the Duke-NUS Research Open House showcasing the diverse range of research projects available from MedACP Duke-NUS mentors. Specifically targeting Year 3 students who could participate in these opportunities during their mentored research year, the open house provided students with direct access to potential mentors and detailed insights into research projects, helping them make informed decisions about their academic research pursuits.

HOs Engagement Events

[5 Aug, 26 - 27 Aug] House Officers’ Engagement events were carried out across SGH, CGH, and SKH. These targeted sessions aimed to inform House Officers about the research opportunities available within SingHealth and highlight how they can actively pursue these research pathways during their training period.

Pitch For Funds Oral Presentation

[1 Aug] Pitch For Funds Oral Presentation led by Assoc Prof Oh Choon Chiat, Programme Lead (PFF)

SingHealth Career Day

[19 Jul] SingHealth's recent Career Day successfully highlighted diverse opportunities within the organisation, with research emerging as a particularly popular field of interest. Approximately 80 attendees expressed keen interest in research careers, engaging with the dedicated Medicine ACP Research booth that showcased available research opportunities.

Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Workshop

[13 Mar] The Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Workshop was conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the main components in a SRMA. Attendees were introduced to the general process behind undertaking a SRMA, and how they can appropriately interpret the findings of a published SRMA.

Engagement with A*STAR Scholars

[11 Feb] This engagement session provided an opportunity for A*STAR scholars to interact with the research community within Medicine ACP. Attended by A*STAR Scholars, CSResidents, Md-PHDs, Clinician Scientists and Medicine ACP Research Council Members, the event consisted of a sharing session held in Academia, followed by dinner.

Health Services Research Jam Session

[6 Feb] Health Services Research (HSR) Jam Session provided a valuable platform for healthcare providers, researchers, and students to come together and discuss pertinent topics in HSR in an informal setting.

Medicine ACP Research Updates (MARU) Sessions 2025

The MARU sessions, held throughout the year, require current NCRS & PFF awardees to present their project updates every 6 months to their own departments. There are 1-2 presenters per session, and each presenter is allocated 20 mins (15 mins presentation, 5 mins Q&A). The sessions aim to keep the Vice-Chair and Research Directors updated with regards to awardees’ projectsevery 6 months, while enabling awardees to get accustomed to presenting their data to an audience.

Duke-NUS Research Open House

[12 Dec] The annual Research Open House aimed to showcase available projects by our approved Duke-NUS mentors to the Year 2 Duke-NUS students who will be doing their mentored research in Year 3 as part of their curriculum. The Medicine ACP representative, Asst Prof Tan Hong Chang, helped to answer any queries raised by the students regarding the research projects.

Dr Neil Surana’s Visit: Fostering Academic Collaboration and Innovation

[24 - 30 Oct] Medicine ACP and Paediatrics ACP hosted Assistant Professor Neil Surana from Duke University, a leading expert in paediatric infectious diseases and gut microbiome research who will hold a joint appointment with both ACPs in 2025. During his visit, Dr Surana delivered a keynote address on exploiting the microbiome to prevent infectious diseases at the SingHealth Duke-NUS IDRI Annual Scientific Retreat, met with MedACP leadership and clinician researchers across multiple specialities, and provided valuable feedback on ongoing research projects in areas including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatology, hepatology, and metabolic disorders. His visit strengthened cross-institutional collaboration and laid the groundwork for future research and educational initiatives.

CRC Workshop

[June] Ms Dalpreet Kaur and Ms May Zin Oo conducted a workshop titled ‘Interview and Focus Group – Tips for Beginners’, organised by CTRC.

Health Services Research Jam Session

[2 Feb] The networking session provided available platform for healthcare providers, researchers, and students to come together and discuss pertinent topics in HSR in an informal setting.

Duke-NUS Research Open House

[14 Dec] The annual Research Open House aimed to showcase available projects by our approved Duke-NUS mentors to the Year 2 Duke-NUS students who will be doing their mentored research in Year 3 as part of their curriculum. The Medicine ACP representative, Asst Prof Tan Hong Chang, helped to answer any queries raised by the students regarding the research projects.

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Day

[8 Dec] CRC Day was a day of appreciation for clinical research coordinators, research administrators, and other personnel involved in research activities in SGH. Organised by Ms Celine Wong and Ms May Zin Oo from the REEP team, almost 100 guests were treated to an afternoon of recognition and celebration.

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Workshops

[Oct] Medicine ACP Research CRCs actively contribute to professional development by conducting workshops across various platforms to train new CRCs and Research Ambassadors, offering practical insights and real-world experience. Ms Navreen Kaur served as a CRC Educator for the CRC Level 1 Programme, organised by SCRI.

Research Engagement Session

[19 Oct] This engagement sessions provided an opportunity forA*STAR scholars to interact with the research community within Medicine ACP. Attended by A*STAR Scholars, CSResidents, Md-PHDs, Clinician Scientists and Medicine ACP Research Council Members, the event consisted of a sharing session held in Academia, followed by dinner.

Grant Writing Workshop

[Aug] Conducted by Prof Ooi Eng Eong & Prof Jenny Low, this workshop was aimed at Senior Residents, Associate Consultants, and Consultants who may be intending to apply for cluster level grants. Participants were guided through the process of developing an applicable one-page research proposal.

Statistical Method Workshops

[17 Apr & 16 May] Medicine ACP (Research) collaborated with the Health Services Research Unit to organise two Statistical Method Workshops addressing common statistics-related challenges faced by clinicians during their first grant application (Session 1) and first manuscript submission (Session 2).