Dec 2010
BMRC May 2010 Grant Call
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Regulation of mTOR signaling during hypoxia and reoxygenation |
Thilo Hagen |
Biochemistry |
| 2 |
Characterizing the humoral and cell-mediated adaptive immune responses against human SARS-coronavirus and determining their abilities to cross-protect against strains residing in the animal reservoirs |
Tan Yee Joo |
Microbiology |
| 3 |
Regulation of lymph node lymphangiogenesis by neutrophilic myeloid cells and its potential therapeutic benefit in inflammation and cancer |
Veronique ANGELI |
Microbiology |
| 4 |
The Role of DNA Sensor Pathways in Myc-induced Mouse B Cell Leukemia |
Stephan Gasser |
Microbiology |
| 5 |
Pathogenesis of minimal change nephrotic syndrome: Role of B7-1 mediated danger signalling in IL-13-induced podocyte injury |
Yap Hui Kim |
Paediatrics |
| 6 |
Evaluation of nanoparticle encapsulated IL-35 DNA constructs on the effector Th2 cells mediated allergic airway inflammation |
Chua Kaw Yan |
Paediatrics |
| 7 |
Characterizing of innate and T cell immune respones and identification of biomarkers associated with Wheeze in the First 24 Months of Life |
Chua Kaw Yan |
Paediatrics |
| 8 |
Role of the nucleus incertus in the effects of stress on hippocampal and prefrontal cortical synaptic plasticity and cognition |
Gavin Stewart Dawe |
Pharmacology |
| 9 |
An investigation of the role of hydrogen sulfide in atherosclerosis in man and animals |
Philip Moore |
Pharmacology |
| 10 |
RNA editing of IQ-domain of CaV1.3 calcium channels: mechanism and biological role in central nervous system |
Soong Tuck Wah |
Physiology |
National Kidney Foundation
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Control of Fasting Hyperglycemia and Fatty Acid Metabolism in Diabetes Mellitus by the Nuclear Receptor HNF4A1 |
Martin Lee |
Medicine |
| 2 |
Prevention of tenofovir-related renal tubular toxicity: Strategies and mechanisms |
Lawrence Lee Soon-U |
Medicine |
| 3 |
Clinical prevalence and associated factors of erectile dysfunction in uremia |
Ganesan Adaikan |
Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| 4 |
Targeted inhibition of signal transducer and activator of transcription-3 pathway for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma |
Gautam Sethi |
Pharmacology |
| 5 |
Mood, cognitive, physical functioning and quality of life in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) |
Ng Tze Pin |
Psychological Medicine |
Singapore Cancer Society
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
A systematic study of submucosal nasopharyngeal carcinoma: the detection of markers of aggressive tumor behavior for treatment |
Thomas Loh Kwok Seng |
Otolaryngology |
| 2 |
Molecular epidemiology of lung adenocarcinoma in multi-ethnic Asian phenotype |
Lee Pyng |
Medicine |
| 3 |
Estrogenic biomarkers in predicting breast cancer risk: The Singapore Health Study |
Koh Woon Puay |
EPH |
SMF-NUS Research Horizons Awards
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
An enhanced vector-based miRNA-adapted shRNA targeting a positive stranded RNA virus replication intermediate to inhibit infection |
Mary Ng Mah Lee |
Microbiology |
|
Nov 2010
A*STAR Biomedical Engineering Program
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
A wearable system for the detection and recording of snoring for obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: Proof Of Concept |
Daniel Goh |
Paediatrics |
| 2 |
Novel preferential covered carotid stent for embolic stroke prevention in carotid stenting |
Jackie Ho |
Surgery |
| 3 |
Ultrasound imaging transducers for precision needle intervention |
Lee Chuen Neng |
Surgery |
| 4 |
Development of a compact SiPM-based PET detector for clincial applications |
Quek Swee Tian |
Diagnostic Imaging |
| 5 |
Biocompatible real-time implantable close-loop glucose-control system (BRICGS) |
Stephan Chang |
Surgery |
| 6 |
Image guided robotic assisted surgical training (IRAS) |
Stephan Chang |
Surgery |
NMRC May 2010 Grant Call (IRG)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Role of Th2 cytokines in dysregulation of cholestrol metabolism in nephrotic syndrome: modulation of SREBP and OSM-mediated pathways in an IL-13 overexpression model of minimal change nephropathy |
Yap Hui Kim |
Paediatrics |
| 2 |
Stimulation of cardiac Na+/K+ with its antibody- A novel approach to treat chronic heart failure |
Bian Jinsong |
Pharmacology |
| 3 |
The quantification and physiological function of ergothioneine in vivo |
Barry Halliwell |
Pharmacology |
| 4 |
Reduction in hemorrhagic transformation by RNA interfence from microRNAs upon tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) treatment of ischemic stroke |
Kandiah Jeyaseelan |
Biochemistry |
| 5 |
Promoting effective lymphatic drainage of the arteries as a new therapeutic intervention for atherosclerosis |
Angeli Veronique |
Microbiology |
| 6 |
Non-invasive evaluation of Chronic Allograft Nephropathy/ Interstitial Fibrosis and Tubular Atrophy (IFTA) in renal transplants with advanced magnetic reasonance imaging techniques |
Venkatesh Sudhakar Kundapur |
Diagnostic Radiology |
| 7 |
Dietary fatty acids, oxylipins and risk of coronary heart disease in Singapore Chinese |
van Dam Rob M. |
EPH |
| 8 |
Defining the mechanism of γ-glutamyl transpeptidase-mediated pathogenesis in Helicobacter pylori-associated severe gastric diseases and the development of a potential diagnostic marker for the disease |
Ho Bow |
Microbiology |
| 9 |
Key drivers of tumor growth in nasal polyposis |
Wang De Yun |
Otolaryngology |
| 10 |
Development of novel anti-HIV-1/AIDS drug-targeting host viral protein interactions based on a unique high-throughput screening platform using the cell-free protein synthesis system |
Yamamoto Naoki |
Microbiology |
NMRC May 2010 Grant Call (EDG)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel family-based intervention to increase outdoor time for the prevention of myopia and increase physical activity among Singapore youth |
Saw Seang Mei |
EPH |
| 2 |
A biomaterial strategy to prevent Acinetobacter biofilm formation |
Chua Kim Lee |
Biochemistry |
| 3 |
Quorum-based technology: developing anti-virulence therapeutics targeting Gram-positive bacterial pathogens |
Yew Wen Shan |
Biochemistry |
| 4 |
Basic characterization of a panel of neutralizing monoclonal antibodies targeting the hemagglutinin (HA) of the H5N1 influenza A virus: assessment of the potential for development as reagents for passive immunotherapy |
Tan Yee Joo |
Microbiology |
| 5 |
The putative mechanism siderophore-a potential novel therapeutic target for neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative disease |
Dawe Gavin Stewart |
Pharmacology |
| 6 |
Project to study the potential use of emolin (1,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in-vitro and in-vivo |
Sethi Gautam |
Pharmacolgy |
NMRC May 2010 Grant Call (NIG)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Exploring biomarkers as risk factors for cardiovascular disease in paediatric chronic kidney disease |
Thong Wen Yi |
Nephrology |
| 2 |
Augmentation of liver regeneration and liver support in extended liver resections and small for size liver |
Iyer Shridhar Ganpathi |
Surgery |
| 3 |
Role of thymosin-β4 in enhancing function and survival of endothelial progenitor cells in diabetes mellitus |
Poh Kian Keong |
Cardiology |
| 4 |
Identification of Frizzled-7 (FZD7) as a novel molecular driver for a specific ovarian cancer subtype which harbors stem-cell property |
Huang Ruby Yan Ju |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| 5 |
Mechanisms of pattern recognition and immune response in invasive aspergillosis |
Louis Chai |
Medicine |
NUS-Ageing Integrative Research
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
The built environment and quality of life of older persons |
Ng Tze Pin |
Psychological Medicine |
|
Oct 2010
National Reseach Foundation Proof-of-Concept (July 2010 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
A randomised double-blind and placebo-controlled trial of an anti-malarial drug artesunate for chronic asthma |
Fred Wong Wai Shiu |
Pharmacology |
Virtual Institute for the Study of Ageing (VISA) (July 2010 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
A cognitive behavioural bibliotheraphy for older people with depressive symptoms: a feasibility study |
Chan Wai-Chi Sally |
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies |
National Research Foundation Fellowship Award (Extension)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Conditional ligands for class I MHC products: application to epitote discovery for dengue and respiratory syncytial virus-specific CB8+ T |
Gijsbert Grotenbreg |
Microbiology |
MINDEF-NUS JPP (July 2010 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Visually disabling ocular complications of high myopia in Singapore Armed Forces conscripts |
Saw Seang Mei |
EPH |
A*STAR-NZ HRC (March 2010 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
YB-1 interacting partners in breast cancer progression |
Bay Boon Huat |
Anatomy | |
Sep 2010
Tier 2 MOE Oct 2009 Grant Call
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Investigation of the role of CENP-A amino-terminus in preventing aneuploidy |
Chen Ee Sin |
Biochemistry |
| 2 |
Molecular mechanism of STAT3 regulated tumor angiogenesis |
Fu Xin-Yuan |
Biochemistry |
| 3 |
Regulation of Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses by MAP Kinase Phosphatase 7 |
Zhang Yongliang |
Microbiology |
Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Development of an Endovascular implant for treatment of aortic aneurysms |
Benjamin Chua |
Surgery |
| 2 |
A safe and effective endoluminal anchor and delivery system for gastro-duodenal sleeves |
Jimmy So |
Surgery | |
Aug 2010
Singapore Stem Cell Consortium (March 2010 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Control of muscle cell differentiation and quiescence |
Reshma Taneja |
Physiology | |
Jul 2010
NUS-Mindef Joint Applied R&D Cooperation Programme (Feb 2010 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Molecular epidemiology of seasonal and pandemic influenza in a semi-closed setting. |
Paul Ananth Tambyah |
Medicine |
SERC Public Sector R&D Project Funding Jan 2010 Grant Call
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Development of Methylcalix[4]resorcinarene-appended Macrocycle-bonded Chiral Stationary Phases for Fast and High-resolution Chiral Separation in Capillary Electrochromatography |
Gong Yihan |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Academic Research Fund - Tier 1 June 2010 Grant Call
Faculty Research Committee
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Study of fission yeast HMGB proteins in regulating chromatin-dependent processes |
Chen Ee Sin |
Biochemistry |
| 2 |
Cell type-specific pattern of chromatin modification |
Takao Inoue |
Biochemistry |
| 3 |
Enhancing biomining of electronic waste via synthetic lixiviant enzymology |
Yew Wen Shan |
Biochemistry |
| 4 |
Evaluating the role of dynamic renal function (GFR stress test) in predicting kidney disease progression |
Teo Boon Wee |
Medicine |
| 5 |
Understanding the interactions between DEAD-box proteins and hepatitis C virus |
Tan Yee Joo |
Microbiology |
| 6 |
Evaluation of mTOR inhibition and cytokine gene therapy for bladder cancer |
Edmund Chiong |
Surgery |
A*STAR-TEKES Joing Grant Call
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
A Quantitative Study on Airflow Patterns across Doorways: A Risk for the Failure of Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms for Aerosol Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities |
Julian Tang |
Laboratory Medicine |
|
Jun 2010
NKF Research Grant (Jan 2010 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Minimising renal dysfunction in paediatric liver transplant recipients with closer monitoring of renal function and optimising immunosuppression using the Cylex®lmmuKnowTM assay. |
Marion M. Aw |
Paediatrics |
| 2 |
The Role of Immune Monitoring in Predicting Acute and Chronic Complications Among Renal Transplant Recipients. |
Anantharaman Vathsala |
Medicine |
| 3 |
Prospective one year follow up of acute kidney injury in septic patients admitted to medical ICU. |
Mukhopadhyay Amartya |
Medicine |
| 4 |
Portable, non-invasive dry weight assessment and vascular access monitoring using modern bioimpedance analysis for optimal management of hemodialysis patients. |
Victor Lee Tswen Wen |
Surgery |
SICS Request for Proposals (2nd Grant Call for Proposals)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Nutrition studies and dietary intervention in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus of Chinese, Malay and Indian ethnicity. |
Khoo Yin Hao, Eric |
Medicine | |
May 2010
NMRC Nov 2009 Grant Call (IRG)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Identification of prognostic biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma |
Chung Ching Ming Maxey |
Biochemistry |
| 2 |
Suppression of AMPK as a novel cancer chemotherapeutic strategy via inhibition of autophagy |
Shen Han-Ming |
EPH |
| 3 |
Statistical methods for secondary analysis of nested case-control data |
Agus Salim |
EPH |
| 4 |
Immunology and immunopathology of influenza A infection |
David Michael Kemeny |
Microbiology |
| 5 |
Novel approaches to promote vascular regeneration and tissue healing in orthopaedic surgery via biomaterial functionalization |
Wilson Wang Ee Jen |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 6 |
The purification and use of FGF-2 binding heparan sulfate to increase the healing of critical-sized bone defects |
James Hui Hoi Po |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 7 |
Identification of cell-associated and soluble mediators that module the inflammatory microenvironment in classical Hodgkin Lymphoma |
Lim Yaw-Chyn |
Pathology |
| 8 |
Involvement of the forebrain theta network of structures in acute and chronic pain |
Sanjay Khanna |
Physiology |
| 9 |
The molecular epidemiology of influenza in a tropical country |
Tang Julian Wei-Tze |
Laboratory Medicine |
NMRC Nov 2009 Grant Call (EDG)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Evaluation and screening of scorpion sodium channel toxins for potential anti-tumor activity |
Bay Boon Huat |
Anatomy |
| 2 |
Evulation of the anti-cancer function of autophagy ina zebrafish liver cancer model |
Shen Han-Ming |
EPH |
| 3 |
Identifying potential biomarkers functionally linked to t(4;14) multiple myeloma using plasma membrane proteomics |
Chng Wee Joo |
Medicine |
| 4 |
Development of a novel mouse model of Enterovirus-71 infection |
Sylvie Alonso |
Microbiology |
| 5 |
Derivation of induced pluripotent stem cells from the reprogramming of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells |
Susan Lim |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 6 |
Gene expression profile of solute carrier (SLC) transporters and their roles in the uptake of anti-retroviral drugs across human T4 lymphocytes |
Edmund Jon Deoon Lee |
Pharmacology |
| 7 |
Epigenetic regulation of muscle differentiation |
Reshma Taneja |
Physiology |
| 8 |
Investigation of the therapeutic effects of soluble IL-18 decoy receptor in keloid scars |
Phan Toan Thang |
Surgery |
| 9 |
Autologous cord blood cells for brain injury in term newborns |
Lee Jiun |
Neonatology |
NMRC May 2009 Grant Call (NIG)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Does a mutation at the KCNQ1 locus that confers susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus also cause QT abnormalities in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus? |
Khoo Chin Meng |
Medicine |
| 2 |
The role of immune monitoring in predicting acute and chronic complications among renal transplant recipients |
Ng Yue-Harn |
Medicine |
| 3 |
Association of placental syncytiotrophoblast membrane micro-particles with maternal immune response in recurrent pregnancy loss |
Sheila Vasoo |
Medicine |
| 4 |
A phase II trial of pre-operative concurrent chemotheraphy and intensity modulated radiotheraphy (IMRT) in locally advanced rectal cancer |
Jeremy Tey |
Radiation Oncology |
A*STAR-NKTH Sep 2009 Grant Call
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
GAGPharma: Development of Bioactive Anti-Cancer Glycosaminoglycan Oliogosaccharides for Breast Carcinoma Treatment |
George Yip |
Anatomy |
| Peter Fugedi |
Carbohydrate Chemistry (Hungarian Academy of Sciences) |
| 2 |
Reverse Signal Transduction of Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily Members |
Herbert Schwarz |
Physiology |
| Erno Duda |
Medical Biology (Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Medical Center, University of Szeged) |
VISA Feb 2010 Grant Call
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
A pilot study of the effectiveness of a low vision self-management program for older Chinese people with low vision in Singapore |
Vicki Drudy |
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies |
| 2 |
Molecular mechanisms underlying aging-related decline of muscle regeneration |
Reshma Taneja |
Physiology |
| 3 |
The association between diet and health status in Asian elderly: a pilot study. |
Feng Lei |
Psychological Medicine |
| 4 |
Molecular basis of age-associated deficiency in cystathione--lyase in human lens epithelial cells: relevance in senile cataractogenesis. |
Deng Lih Wen |
Biochemistry | |
Apr 2010
BMRC Bedside and Bench Grant
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Using functional genetic variants to understand the mechanism of chronic metabolic disease and to prioritize therapeutic targets for their treatment |
Tai E Shyong |
Medicine |
| 2 |
Genetic progostication of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Asian school children |
Wong Hee Kit |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
BMRC May 2009 Grant Call
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Neurodegeneration in apolipoprotein E4 carriers: the regulation of mTOR1 by labile zinc as a new mechanism of action |
Barry Halliwell |
Biochemistry |
| 2 |
A study to investigate the activation of a new Akt/NHE-1 "feedback loop" in the redox regulation of survival in normal and tumour cells |
Marie Veronique Clement |
Biochemistry |
| 3 |
Molecular characterization of cellular receptor(s) and viral attachment domain of Chikungunya virus: possible implications for anti-viral therapy and vaccine development |
Chu Jang Hann, Justin |
Microbiology |
| 4 |
Intrauterine gene therapy of haemophilia in a non-human primate model |
Jerry Chan |
O&G |
| 5 |
Functionalization of Bioresorbable Poly-Apsilon-Caprolactone-20% Tricalcium Phosphate Cage Devices to Enhance Delivery of Biological Factors in Interbody Spine Fusion |
Wong Hee Kit
|
Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 6 |
Development of andrographolide and its derivatives for the treatment of allergic asthma and asthma exacerbation |
Fred Wong Wai Shiu |
Pharmacology |
| 7 |
Development and spatial expressions of NR3B subunit in rat brain and functional properties of Nr3B-containing N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors |
Low Chian-Ming |
Pharmacology |
| 8 |
Investigating the isoform-specific effects of apolipoprotein E on N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) signalling during age-related memory decline |
Wong Boon Seng |
Physiology |
| 9 |
Virus-induced host cubic membranes: a novel biomarker and target for understanding and combating viral infections |
Deng Yuru |
Physiology |
| 10 |
Ablation of alternatively spliced exon 33 or Cav1.2 channel by genetic targeting in mouse: implications in functions of cardiovascular and nervous system |
Soong Tuck Wah |
Physiology |
MOH HSR (August 2009 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
The health, social and financial effects of care-giving among primary and secondary domestic caregivers of elderly stroke patients in the first post stroke year: a prospective cohort study |
Gerald CH Koh |
EPH |
| 2 |
Developing and testing the new, 5-level EQ-5D questionnaire for health services research in Singapore |
Luo Nan |
EPH |
| 3 |
Evidence based psotoperative monitoring stratification protocol - Use of the Surgical Risk Score (SRS) to enhance monitoring capabilities |
Raymond Goy Wee Lip |
Anaesthesia |
| 4 |
Colonoscopy quality and safety in public hospitals in Singapore |
Yeoh Khay Guan |
Medicine |
NMRC Clinician Scientist Award (October 2009 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Singapore Heart Failure Outcomes and Phenotypes. |
Carolyn Lam Su Ping |
Medicine |
| 2 |
Individualizing doses and predicting drug-drug interactions for anti-cancer and anti-HIV medications metabolized by UDP-glucuronosyltrasferases. |
Lawrence Lee Soon-U |
Medicine |
| 3 |
Translational pipeline: Developing novel therapeutics for cancer treatment, including the role of histone deacetylase inhibitors. |
Goh Boon Cher |
Haema-Onco |
NRF-POC (October 2009 Grant Call)
| S/N |
Project Title |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Partial breast reconstruction using a nanofibrous scaffold following breast-conserving surgery. |
Chan Ching Wan |
Surgery |
| 2 |
CDH17 Marker as a Novel Target for Liver and Stomach Cancer Therapies. |
John M Luk |
Pharmacology |
| 3 |
Development of a Novel Bioabsorbable Drug Eluting Ventilation Tube for Chronic Middle Ear Effusion. |
Lynne Lim |
Otolaryngology | |
Mar 2010
2nd NUHS Cross – Department Grant
| S/N |
Project Name |
Name of PIs |
Department |
| 1 |
Comparison of the characteristics of hepatitis C virus proteins of genotypes 1b and 2a |
Tan Yee Joo |
Microbiology |
|
Lim Seng Gee |
Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
| 2 |
Development of suture materials with improved tendon repair qualities |
Wilson Wang En Jen |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
|
Gijsbert Grotenbreg |
Microbiology |
| 3 |
Validation of quality of life instruments for assessing patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) |
Luo Nan |
Epidemiology & Public Health |
|
Titus Lan |
Medicine |
| 4 |
Investigating possible links between chromosome condensation and cancer |
Yeong Foong May |
Biochemistry |
|
Sng Jen-Hwei |
Surgery |
| 5 |
Differential expression of drug transporters in hematopoietic progenitor and leukemic cells |
Edmund Jon Deoon Lee |
Pharmacology |
|
Yeoh Eng Juh Allen |
Paediatrics |
| 6 |
Examine the effectiveness of a music intervention on pain and anxiety for patients receiving chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial |
Moon Fai Chan |
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies |
|
Emily Neo Kim Ang |
National University Cancer Institute, Singapore |
| 7 |
Impact of respiratory viral infections in the first 2 years of life on persistent allergic and non-allergic rhinitis in childhood |
Goh Yam Thiam, Daniel |
Paediatrics |
| Julian Tang |
Microbiology |
| 8 |
Depression and inflammatory bowel disease in animal models: Exploration of immunological signalling mechanism and reversibility with antidepressant treatment |
Roger CM Ho |
Psychological Medicine |
| Alan YW Lee |
Physiology |
| 9 |
Regulatory factors of CD151 expression in non-small cell lung cancer |
Tam, John Kit Chung |
Surgery - CTVS |
| Tran, Thai |
Physiology |
| 10 |
Oseltamivir resistance in pandemic influenza A (H1N1/2009) viruses detected at National University Hospital - a retrospective and prospective study |
Julian Tang |
Laboratory Medicine |
| Paul A Tambyah |
Medicine |
| 11 |
Comparison of viral etiologies in provoked (benign afebrile) seizures and in febrile seizures in healthy children |
Stacey Tay |
Paediatrics |
| Evelyn SC Koay |
Laboratory Medicine / Pathology |
1st NUS Medicine - Engineering Grant
| S/N |
Project Name |
PIs |
Department |
| 1 |
Fabrication of growth factor eluting nano-porous tubes from polymeric-bioceramic composites for orthopaedic tissue engineering applications |
Wong Hee-Kit |
Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Zhang Yong |
Bioengineering |
| 2 |
Barrier membrane for Cardiovascular and Skin Tissue Engineering |
Jane Lim |
Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery |
| Teoh Swee Hin |
Mechanical Engineering |
| 3 |
Real-time continuous perfusion monitoring of liver allograft in liver transplantation with a wireless vascular flow sensor |
Victor Tswen Wen |
Surgery |
| Lian Yong |
Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| 4 |
New Methodologies for Functionalizing Catheters to Inhibit Bacterial Adhesion and Colonization |
Edmund Chiong |
Surgery |
| Neoh Koon Gee |
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
Feb 2010
Proof-of-Concept Grants
| S/N |
Project Name |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Partial breast reconstruction using a nanofibrous scaffold follwoig breast-conserving surgery |
Chan Ching Wan |
Surgery |
| 2 |
CDH17 marker as a novel target for liver and stomach cancer therapies |
John Luk |
Pharmacology |
| 3 |
Fluorescent tagged antimalarials as commerial molecular probes to diagnose drug resistance and to study disease |
Kevin Tan |
Microbiology |
| 4 |
Development of a novel bioabsorbable drug-eluting ventilation tube for chronic middle ear infection |
Lynne Lim |
ENT |
For more information, please refer to NRF Press Release, 13 Feb 2010.
Academic Research Fund – Tier 1 Grant
Faculty Research Committee
| S/N |
Project Name |
PI |
Department |
| 1 |
Further Exploration of Adrenomedullin as a Novel Therapeutic Peptide for Lupus Nephritis using MRL/lpr Mouse Model |
Anselm Mak |
Medicine |
| 2 |
Investigating the Biologic Role and Clinical Relevance of RUNX Genes in NK/T -Cell Lymphoma |
Ng Siok Bian |
Pathology |
| 3 |
Exploring the Molecular Functions of the Pluripotency and Reprogramming Factor Lin 28 |
Wu Qiang |
Biochemistry |
| 4 |
Targeting Constitutive and Interleukin-6-inducible STAT-3 Signaling Cascade in Head and Neck Cancer by Novel Histone Acetyltransferase Inhibitor |
Gautam Sethi |
Pharmacology |
| 5 |
c-Abl is a Positive Regulator of Telomerase and Governs Telomerase Translocation in Different Cellular Compartments |
Wang Xueying |
Biochemistry |
| 6 |
Exploring the Impacts of Anxiety, Depression and Family Function of Couple after Intrauterine Death, Stillbirth, or Neonatal Death |
Chan Moon Fai |
Nursing |
| 7 |
Preparation and Application of a New Type of Calixarene- and Crown Ether-capped Cyclodextrin-bonded Chiral Stationary Phases for Fast and High-Resolution Chiral Druf Separations |
Gong Yinhan |
O&G |
| 8 |
Evaluation of Stemness, Growth Behavious and Safety of Human umbilical Cord Matrix Stem Cells |
Fong Chui Yee |
O&G |
| 9 |
Does Pyruvate Metabolism Determine Tumour Malignancy? |
Sit Kim Ping |
Biochemistry |
| 10 |
Study of the Physiological Ramifications of Chemotherapeutic Agents using Fission Yeast |
Chen Ee Sin |
Biochemistry |
| 11 |
Elucidating Mechanism of Glucose Remission Post-Bariatic Surgery using MicroRNA Analysis |
Khoo Chin Meng |
Medicine |
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