Editor's Note: January 2025

Reflections of 2024

By Sanjay Devaraja, Editor, The LKCMedicine

As we close the chapter on an eventful 2024 and step into 2025, I can’t help but reflect on the remarkable achievements of our School and the aspirations for what lies ahead. This past year has been a testament to the unwavering dedication and excellence of our students, faculty, and staff.

Among the highlights, we celebrated groundbreaking research in precision medicine, public health, and neuroscience, which not only advanced scientific understanding but also underscored our commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in Singapore and globally. Our students continued to inspire with their community service, and academic excellence, cementing LKCMedicine's reputation as an institution for nurturing future-ready medical professionals.

We also marked significant milestones in our collaborations with local and international partners, expanding opportunities for interdisciplinary research and global exchange. Our refreshed brand identity also gives us a sense of hope and vigour to continue striving for excellence in 2025 and beyond.

Looking ahead to 2025, the momentum carries us forward with renewed energy and purpose. This year, we aim to foster innovation through cross-disciplinary collaborations and deepen our engagement with the wider community through our newly-launched OPEN Voices, and signature events such as the Art & Science of Medicine Festival and MedCamp.

As the healthcare landscape evolves, LKCMedicine remains committed to our mission to nurture compassionate clinicians and trailblazing researchers who will shape the future of medicine. We invite you to stay tuned as we journey through 2025, where opportunities for growth, discovery, and transformation are sure to unfold at LKCMedicine.

Here’s to another exciting year ahead! Happy New Year and happy reading!

Advisor
Professor Joseph Sung, Dean

Editor-in-Chief
Siti Rohanah Koid

Editor
Sanjay Devaraja

Contributors & Writers
Professor Kristijan Ramadan
Associate Professor Tom James Carney
Edwin Ong
Retna Devi
Kelvin Nick Yap Shi Han
Thung Pei Ying
Keng Xin Yi

Editorial Board
Professor Lim Kah Leong
Associate Professor Tham Kum Ying
Assistant Professor Wilson Goh
Dr Vivien Chiong
Mr Stephen Johns