News In Brief - July to October 2026
 | NTU Singapore and Boehringer Ingelheim collaborate to explore new approaches to treating obesity The collaboration brings together NTU’s research expertise in metabolism, ageing and molecular biology with Boehringer Ingelheim’s expertise in drug discovery and development. The visiting delegation also visited HELIOS (Health for Life in Singapore), the Wolfrum Lab and Co11ab Novena at LKCMedicine to gain insights into our research facilities and the innovative metabolism research being conducted by our scientists. |
 | LKCMedicine Drives Singapore’s First National Guidance on Patient Partnership LKCMedicine is co-developing Singapore’s first National Guidance Document for Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Health Research with the Consortium of Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS). The document serves to provide a consistent, practical framework for researchers, clinicians and institutions to meaningfully involve patients and members of the public throughout the research process. Read the blueprint of the document here. |
 | New S$10 Million Grant to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine Research Led by Associate Professor Yen Choo, a team of researchers from NTU Singapore, NUS, Duke-NUS, ASTAR and SERI has secured an ASTAR IAF-PP grant to advance stem cell forward reprogramming. The research could accelerate the development of cancer immunotherapies, cell replacement therapies and lab-grown tissue models, bringing cell-based treatments closer to patients. |
 | National Honours for LKCMedicine Educators LKCMedicine celebrates five educators recognised at the National Medical Excellence Awards organised by the National Medical Research Council in September. They are Professor Pang Weng Sun and Associate Professor Terrance Chua (both National Outstanding Clinician Mentor Awards); Associate Professor Kevin Tan (National Outstanding Clinician Educator Award); Dr Serene Thain (National Clinical Excellence Team Award); and Dr Nur Adila Ahmad Hatib (National Community Care Excellence Team Award). |
 | LKCMedicine Launches the Office of AI-Enhanced Medical Education The new Office of AI-Enhanced Medical Education (AIME) is responsible for the integration of artificial intelligence across LKCMedicine's educational programmes. Under the leadership of Assistant Professor Chow Minyang, Assistant Dean (AIME), and Co-Chairs Assistant Professor Daniel Quek and Assistant Professor Andrew Li, the Office aims to equip future doctors with the skills and judgment to harness digital tools in patient care and clinical practice. |
 | LKCMedicine Alumni Shine at National Outstanding Post-Graduate Year 1 Awards Six LKCMedicine alumni were among the 10 recipients of the National Outstanding PGY1 Award presented by Singapore’s Ministry of Health on 26 September 2026. Dr Sebastian Khoo Kah Ming, Dr Ong Jun Long Ernest, Dr Lee Wei An Ian, Dr Chen Wen, Dr Zavier Lim Yongxuan and Dr Goh Wei Wei were recognised for demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, medical knowledge and teamwork during their first year of postgraduate training. |
 | Promotion to Full Professor Professor Sanjay Chotirmall, Vice-Dean (Research), and Professor Andrew Tan, Vice-Dean (Innovation & Enterprise), were promoted to Full Professor in recognition of their outstanding academic and research achievements. Professor Chotirmall is internationally recognised for his work in respiratory diseases, while Professor Tan is a leading expert in metabolic and liver research. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved milestone. |
 | LKCMedicine and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU) Formalise Student Exchange LKCMedicine Dean Professor Joseph Sung and Professor Po-liang Lu, KMU College of Medicine's Dean, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 16 July 2026 to establish clinical elective placements for undergraduate medical students from both institutions. The partnership will provide students with meaningful clinical and overseas exposure while expanding the School’s global network. |