Bio
A/Prof. Liew is a Senior Consultant (Geriatric Psychiatrist) and Clinician Scientist at Singapore General Hospital, specializing in the care of older patients with memory and mental health issues. He co-leads the Ageing and Population Health Research Peak at Singapore General Hospital, and serves as an Associate Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School. He has an interest in public health research, particularly in ageing and brain health. His research integrates behavioral and data sciences to address complex healthcare issues, exemplified by his role as the Lead Principal Investigator of Project PENSIEVE – a nationally-funded initiative that developed a scalable AI tool (PENSIEVE-AI) to detect cognitive impairment across diverse literacy.
Beyond his clinical and research roles, A/Prof. Liew actively contributes to the academic community. He is a clinical examiner for the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK), and serves as an editorial board member of reputable medical journals (e.g. BMC Medicine, BMC Geriatrics, Healthcare). He also provides professional consultation to pharmaceutical companies (e.g. Lundbeck, Eisai) on matters related to geriatric psychiatry. A/Prof. Liew is dedicated to advancing geriatric psychiatry and public health, with a continual focus on strategies that enhance the wellbeing of the ageing population.
Education
Fellow, Royal Coll of Psychiatrists
Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom
Doctor of Philosophy
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Master of Clinical Investigation
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Member, Royal Coll of Psychiatrists
Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom
Graduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Master of Medicine (Psychiatry)
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University of Malaya, Malaysia
NUS Appointment(s)
Adjunct Associate Professor
NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health,
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