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June 2022 | Issue 60

On 15 May, the School celebrated with our student Jonathan Au Eong as he made history by clinching a gold medal in the men’s individual foil (fencing) at the 31st SEA Games. Beyond sports, our students are also flying the LKCMedicine flag high in other arenas, taking home top prizes at national and international competitions.

In April, we launched the Centre for Biomedical Informatics and Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) that will contribute to LKCMedicine’s growing research capabilities, in line with the School’s vision of redefining medicine and transforming healthcare. Our scientists, including LKCMedicine Dean Professor Joseph Sung, continue to carry out impactful research on diseases and public health issues.

Don’t miss out on all these and more in the latest issue!

Profile

Up close with Associate Professor Luo Dahai

LKCMedicine Associate Professor of Infection and Immunity Luo Dahai shares his passion for research on viruses and leading his team in preclinical studies of antiviral drug discovery.
News

#whylkcmedicine2022: Showcasing the best of LKCMedicine

For the first time in two years, the School hosted in person close to 400 prospective students who have been offered a place and their parents at an engagement event.
Research

International team validates treatment of the most serious bleeding peptic ulcers

A LKCMedicine-led study has validated a medical technology that could improve the treatment of the most serious bleeding peptic ulcers.
Editor's Corner

Raising a toast to our champions

This issue celebrates our student Jonathan Au Eong’s historic gold medal at the 31st SEA Games, and those who are flying the LKCMedicine flag high in other arenas.
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In Focus

Celebrating our champions

LKCMedicine students and alumni have done the School proud by emerging as champions at major regional and international competitions.
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Research

LKCMedicine scientists show saturated fat can worsen diabetes

The team mapped a novel cellular pathway that shows saturated fat contributes to the development of diabetes and can worsen the disease.
Research

Study shows how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease increases risk of vascular diseases

Scientists shed light on why the leading cause of mortality for a type of liver disease is cardiovascular complications, instead of liver damage.
News

LKCMedicine unveils new research centre to study dementia in Asians

The research centre aims to better understand how dementia develops in Asians and to advance new strategies to help predict and delay the progression of the disease.
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New Centre for Biomedical Informatics to transform healthcare with data analytics and AI

The Centre will leverage data analytics and AI to develop “super algorithms” that predict and personalise treatment in areas such as mental health.
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LKCMedicine leads research to tackle osteoarthritis supported by S$1.2 million gift

NTU scientists aim to develop novel treatments to tackle osteoarthritis, supported by a S$1.2 million gift from StemiGen Therapeutics, a Singapore biotechnology company.
Research

Five years and beyond for Primary Care Research Network

As the research network celebrates its fifth anniversary, LKCMedicine Professor Helen Smith shares what it has accomplished and what it hopes to achieve moving forward.
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News

Enhancing partnerships to produce the best doctors

Appointed as Assistant Dean, Academic Medicine, Associate Professor Sunny Wong will develop strategies and drive academic medicine initiatives with the School’s clinical partners.
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Message from Our Staff

The big question: To keep online learning or resume face-to-face?

With the easing of COVID restrictions, Assistant Dean for Year 5 Associate Professor Tham Kum Ying explores how much of learning should be kept online.
News

On the other side: LKCMedicine alumni interview prospective students for the first time

Our alumni took on the role of interviewers for the Multiple Mini Interviews, designed to assess aptitude and suitability for the MBBS programme.
Students' Take

LKCMedicine Anatomy Challenge is back for its 5th edition!

This year’s edition saw the School welcoming 300 participants from 22 different schools to join in a series of challenges which tested their knowledge in the field of anatomy.
News from Imperial

The Imperial Immersion Week returns with success, reflection and connection

The Imperial School of Medicine was excited to host a group of LKCMedicine students, who participated in a variety of activities.
News In Brief

News roundup

News roundup: June 2022
Students' Take

Looking to the light in the toughest times

Postgraduate Year 1 Emma Pereira reflects on her transition to becoming a junior doctor and the joy of caring for her patients, which keeps her going in the toughest times.