This fund is dedicated to supporting research and education programmes related to autism medical issues. It aims to advance understanding of autism spectrum disorders, improve diagnostic methods, and develop more effective treatments. Your support will contribute to the ongoing progress in autism research and better care for those affected by the condition.

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This Fund was established in July 2023, with the mandate of providing seed grants of up to S$50,000 to junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows and research scientists with new and innovative ideas for the treatment of cancer. Its aim is to enable aspiring young scientists with the willingness to explore bold, blue-sky ideas to secure the initial funding needed to pursue creative new directions in cancer research.

The Duke-NUS Geriatric Fund supports research and education programmes related to medical issues affecting the elderly. With an aging global population, this fund plays a critical role in advancing the understanding of age-related diseases, improving geriatric care, and promoting healthier aging. Your support will enable our researchers to explore innovative treatments, preventive measures, and better healthcare practices, to eventually improve the quality of life for the elderly.

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The Duke-NUS Paediatric Research Fund is a non-endowed research fund that supports research into children’s medical conditions.

The Duke-NUS Parkinson’s Research Fund was founded with a bold vision—fueled by the generosity of the Ida C. & Morris Falk Foundation—to drive breakthroughs in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

Read about how beneficiary Asst Prof Alfred Sun is pioneering groundbreaking research in the battle against Parkinson’s disease—unraveling its mysteries and lighting the path toward life-changing treatments.

This fund supports research and public education efforts focused on Pre-Hospital Emergency Care conditions, with the aim of improving emergency medical response techniques, enhancing the effectiveness of pre-hospital care, and ultimately save lives. Your support will help advance the overall quality of emergency care, reduce mortality and morbidity, and ensure that communities are better prepared to handle urgent medical situations before patients reach the hospital.

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Established by the Estate of Khoo Teck Puat in 2025, this Fund supports research projects with significant potential to be translated into clinical applications such as effective medical therapies and/or drugs.

The inaugural project will focus on developing new tools for diagnosing cardiometabolic diseases and funding metabolomics research headed by Professor Wang Yibin, Director of Duke-NUS’ Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders programme. With limited therapeutic options currently available, the gift will be critical to the development of a state-of-the-art metabolism research centre in the School. It will also support Professor Wang and his team in acquiring top-notch technology and recruiting top-tier researchers to develop novel diagnostic tools and targeted treatments for cardiometabolic diseases.

More on Prof Wang and his work

This fund supports the development of a gene-edited retinal stem cell therapy by Asst Prof Tay Hwee Goon, to restore vision loss among patients with late-stage inherited retinal diseases.

More on Asst Prof Tay and her work

Established by Emeritus Professor Karl Tryggvason, former Tanoto Foundation Professor in Diabetes Research, the Fund supports the School’s continuing diabetes research into using human stem cells to restore insulin production.

More on Prof Tryggvason's work and contributions