Research Programmes

Neuroscience & Mental Health

To study the molecular biology of the brain, human cognition, and brain disorders. The unifying research themes are neurodegenerative disorders, brain cell biology and neural circuits.

Population & Global Health

To understand the behavioural, social, environmental and molecular factors that influence health and disease in Asian populations, and to then translate these insights into effective, population and community-based approaches that promote well-being.

Respiratory & Infectious Diseases

To exploit technological advances in systems biology and genomics, and gain novel insights into pathogen biology, pulmonary microbiome and disease pathogenesis in order to address urgent global problems in drug resistance, pandemics and biosecurity.

Nutrition, Metabolism & Health

To understand the developmental and environmental basis of obesity, diabetes, related gut and metabolic disorders and to translate this understanding into disease alleviation and prevention so as to maximise our human potential.

Skin Diseases & Wound Repair

To look into skin conditions prevalent in Asia, including atopic dermatitis, pigmentary disorders, acne, and chronic wounds.

Developmental Biology & Regenerative Medicine

To image and manipulate human organoids in vitro and transform our understanding of human biology.

Data Science

To leverage such technologies towards the development of new predictive, preventive, personalised and participatory models of healthcare.

Microbiome Medicine

To understand the interaction between gut microbes and the immune system and how this contributes to maintaining cognition as we age.