Future Healthcare

Ageing population has increased the demand for therapeutic treatments. Our research in medical technology is aligned with Singapore’s position as Asia’s bio-cluster.

 

Rehabilitation and Medical Robotics

  • Medical robotics technology for faster patient recovery, less invasive and safer procedures.
  • Neuron cognitive study of human movements.
  • Wearable sensors and haptic devices for home and tele-rehabilitation.
  • Techniques, technologies, and systems in medical informatics and systems to overcome the frailties of the human body.

Biotechnology

  • Bioengineer healthcare treatments, including tissue/organ replacement, therapeutic medical devices, diagnostic solutions.
  • Anti-microbial coatings.
  • New technologies in genomics, microbial engineering, stem cell engineering, microscopy and measurement technology, manufacturing of biologics, and plant biotechnology.