For Assistant Professor Shirin Kalimuddin, diagnosis begins long before the lab results arrive. In the fragments of a patient’s story, in an unusual travel detail, in a clue others might overlook, she has built a career at the intersection of clinical instinct, scientific curiosity and quietly relentless persistence.

Associate Professor Liu Yu-Chi from Duke-NUS’ PhD Class of 2022, spotlights how her research into corneal nerve damage is paving the way for more effective treatments for eye diseases.

At a fireside chat with Mr Ong Ye Kung, future doctors grappled with vaping, technology, and what it means to practise medicine in a rapidly ageing Singapore.

From the waves of Puerto Rico to cutting-edge science in Singapore

“Even now, every morning when I wake up, I carry the knowledge that I have the chance to change someone’s life,” says Dr Kizher Shajahan Mohamed Buhary, who bridges medicine and engineering for more innovative treatments to advance patient care.

A doctor, statistician, and systems thinker, David Matchar reflects on a career dedicated to transforming how complex healthcare challenges are solved.

Drawn from very different beginnings, three aspiring doctors from the Class of 2029 share what led them to Duke-NUS with the calling to heal

From mast cells to major discoveries, immunologist and emerging infectious diseases scientist Ashley St. John is reshaping how we understand our body’s first responders

Dr Rena Dharmawan from Duke-NUS’ inaugural Class of 2011, shares how she built her unconventional path from the operating theatre to the innovation space—and why saying “cannot” only pushes her to prove it can be done.

With a steady hand and a generous heart, she helps Duke-NUS students build confidence—and clean technique.

One of the first to complete Duke-NUS’ conditional admissions pathway, Dr Glenda Wee blends her passion for UX design and patient care in medicine.

While the structures she works on may be tiny, this translational scientist’s impact is larger than life.

This aspiring gerontologist is on a quest to create a community in which she can herself age happily.

They trained, they simulated. And they conquered. Meet the Duke-NUS student team that clinched the SIMWars title.

Dr Anuradha Pandey (Class of 2015) shares how she persevered through challenges and setbacks to realise her childhood dream of becoming a doctor.

The passionate immunologist shares his inspiring journey from scaling the Alps to groundbreaking discoveries in viral hepatitis.

Join Charles Yau in heading Project DOVE towards a new collaboration, while helping medically underserved populations through education and research.

This unsung hero from Duke-NUS' Insectary meticulously rears mozzies to aid research vital in combatting mosquito-borne diseases.

What seemed to be a typical day in the lab for Dr Karrie Ko yielded a seminal discovery.

As it marks its 10th anniversary, the Duke-NUS Centre of Regulatory Excellence is steering the course of healthcare through innovative regulation in AI, precision medicine and healthy ageing.

Randy Foo, senior research assistant and bat facility manager with Duke-NUS’ Emerging Infectious Diseases Programme, speaks about his role.

Shaped by medicine and love, her journey is a reminder of the enduring power of human connection and passion.

Delve into the transformative research of our clinician-scientist alumnus, who is reshaping the future of reproductive medicine.

Celebrating the Class of 2024’s diverse journeys to graduation.

Can engineers transform into clinical innovators? This engineer-turned-doctor shares his journey from gadget geek to healthcare innovator.

David Virshup's passion for discovery has led him in pursuit of hidden trails of adventure to pioneering breakthroughs in Wnt signalling and cancer research.

From taxi drivers to migrant workers, this student-led initiative by the Class of 2023 has impacted diverse communities, proving that change starts with action.

He devoured candy to find the perfect one. Now, he’s on a mission to crack the most tantalising mystery of all: the human brain.

Duke-NUS helps educators harness the right technology to amplify medicine’s tradition of “see one, do one, teach one”.

The co-founder and CEO of Speedoc, shares his story as a healthcare entrepreneur and the importance of a co-founder.

This structural biologist is determined to pursue her dream against all odds.

In our inaugural "A moment with" column, Dr Sneha Sharma shares her story of completing her third-year research project at Duke, Durham.

Second-year Duke-NUS medical students learn to crack open the sanctity of published research papers.

In our inaugural "A moment with" column, Dr Bhavya Allena shares her story of completing her third-year research project at Duke, Durham.

Final-year medical students at Duke-NUS get a taste of the day-to-day work and responsibilities shouldered by junior doctors.

This fearless scientist is relentless in his search for answers, tackling one research question after another.

He dedicated his career to advocating for community health and providing healthcare to those in need.

Duke-NUS students navigate the body’s inner secrets using many different tools.

He dedicated his career to developing sustainable programmes that help prevent and control this vector-borne disease.

This emergency physician’s perspective grew large enough to encompass the entire pre-emergency care system as well as the family’s pet frogs.

The recently updated medical curriculum prepares students to teach their patients how to better care for themselves at home and in the community.

For those who dream of pursuing medicine at Duke-NUS, there’s nothing that will deter them, even if it means treading an unconventional path.

Two chance events helped Vaughan build a beautiful, lasting and functional career.

This compassionate clinician-scientist wants to change the world.

Sometimes even the smallest thing can alter the course of a life.

Duke-NUS former Governing Board Chairman Kai Nargolwala on his journey on giving back to the community.

Joshua Gooley, a sleep and circadian biologist, has built a career following his dreams.

Meet Wang Hongyan whose original streak landed her in science’s top league.

In this issue of MEDICUS, we dive into the topic of making leaders and mentors out of female scientists, including the role Duke-NUS can play.

Read about Wong Tien Yin's journey and achievements in ophthalmology and his vision of nurturing the next generation of clinician scientists.

The Phase Two study, which has been greenlighted by Singapore and US health authorities, aims to enrol 600 participants, with 100 to be recruited in Singapore.

We put the spotlight on Professor Patrick Casey and his journey in making Singapore a medical research powerhouse with Duke-NUS.

Duke-NUS graduate, Clement Sim, gives back to the community with I'm Steady Lah, a project that aims to break down the stigma around mental illness.

At Duke-NUS, we believe in going beyond our own communities to serve - Project Dove aims to do just that. Hear about their achievements in 2019.

In unprecedented circumstances, the Duke-NUS Class of 2020 recited the Hippocratic Oath in a virtual ceremony via ZOOM.

Apart from being a leading gynaecologist, Prof Ng also harbours a deep passion for helping the disadvantaged. Read more about the man behind the bursary fund.