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Pursuing arcs of science at Duke-NUS

At a scientific symposium marking the School’s 20th anniversary, researchers traced the journeys of discovery that shaped their careers and transformed medicine

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Amy Abernethy about her quest to speed up healthcare

This oncologist-turned-refomer is building a faster path to treatments

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Trailblazers at Duke-NUS: Meet seven women who are redefining science

What does a life in science look like? Seven women share a unique slice of their research life at Duke-NUS, shaped by where they stand in their careers.

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Beth Frates: Rewriting the prescription for a healthier life

Lifestyle medicine pioneer Beth Frates shares the six pillars essential for a healthy lifestyle.

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Decoding precision medicine: Tailored care based on your genetic blueprint

Duke-NUS researchers are delving into our genes in the hopes of providing more effective care and groundbreaking advancements in tackling diseases.

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Two healthcare AI innovators about the future of healthcare

Discover the journeys of two eye specialists who are delving into AI to shape the future of healthcare.

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Gertjan Medema dives deep to track wastewater's unseen secrets

Dive into the depths of public health innovation with Gertjan Medema as he shares his insights on wastewater-based epidemiology.

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Cheong Koon Hean

The visionary urban planner shares her strategies for creating liveable, sustainable cities amid global challenges.

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Going beyond publishing

Duke-NUS experts distill vaccine know-how into three-day masterclass, part of the School’s commitment to lifelong learning.

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GK Goh and Goh Yew Lin

Father and son talk about the role of philanthropy today and how research-intensive institutions can resonate with philanthropists and communities.

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In conversation with Duke-NUS students

Three medical students share their hopes, fears and dreams for an AI-enabled healthcare future.

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In Conversation with Peter Liu

The heart expert from Canada talks to MEDICUS about his work on COVID and heart inflammation and his paradigm-shifting project to bring our brain and heart closer.

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Going back to basics reveals new uses for old drugs

Duke-NUS researchers dig deep to discover new uses for old drugs.

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In Conversation With Ilona Kickbusch

We talk to the global health reformer about what’s needed to bring health into all policies.

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Our environment - The other worlds that co-exist with us

Sometimes the smallest things knock us sideways.

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In Conversation With Serge Morand

Biodiversity and land use hold the key not only to pandemic preparedness but climate change mitigation, says the ecological pioneer.

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Leading the charge towards a healthier nation

With an ageing population and chronic diseases on the rise, Duke-NUS researchers look beyond sick care to bring about a healthier Singapore.

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In Conversation With Health Minister Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Mr Ong Ye Kung talks about the latest initiative to keep Singaporeans healthy, his views on health and what is in store.

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Navigating the journey from bench to bedside

Making innovations part of patient care takes more than time. It requires patience, grit and—perhaps—a dash of luck. But there is another secret to this recipe.

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Beating dengue at its game

With the virus on the move, here’s how Duke-NUS researchers are trying to stop it in its tracks.

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In Conversation With Prof Ranga Krishnan

Duke-NUS Dean Prof Thomas Coffman talks with his predecessor about the more memorable moments in the School’s history.

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Driving classes from online to hybrid and then back to the norm

Making sure that students don’t miss out in different modes of learning isn’t easy, but here’s how the Duke-NUS education team did it.

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No secrets to ageing well

Our obsession with miracle cures and instant results makes us shun the long slog of patient maintenance as we grow older, but ageing successfully is an inside job, not a snake-oil potion.

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In Conversation With Dr Mary Ann Tsao

MEDICUS speaks to the Tsao Foundation Chairperson about successful ageing and what we can do to support and enable it.

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In Conversation With Professors Pat Casey and Lim Soon Thye

MEDICUS speaks to the Academic Medical Centre’s two research champions.

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Proteins with superpowers

Scientists mine laminins’ healing power to fix broken hearts, treat eye disorders and severe burns.

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In Conversation With Prof Leo Yee Sin

MEDICUS speaks with the Executive Director of Singapore's NCID about her reflections on the pandemic and the issues at stake.

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In Conversation With two presidents

MEDICUS In Conversation With special guest host Professor Thomas Coffman speaks with the presidents of Duke and NUS about the future of higher education.

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COVID-19 pandemic puzzle: tracing the origins of SARS-CoV-2

NUS scientists find a molecular brake for liver cancer

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Scratching beneath the surface of the COVID-19 mental health link

The mental toll of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic now affects one in three adults—particularly women, younger adults and those of lower socioeconomic status as a study by Tazeen Jafar’s team revealed.

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In Conversation with Prof Trudie Roberts and Prof Ian Curran

MEDICUS speaks with two medical educators about the impact of the pandemic on medical education and healthcare.

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Imaging: gearing up for the next big reveal

With advances in imaging, pathological investigations can potentially become more objective, precise and reproducible. Read more.

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Offering a touch of computer magic to stem cell biologists

Computational methods, like EpiMOGRIFY, are giving developmental and stem cell biologists their own kind of magic. Learn more.

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In Conversation With Professor Victor Dzau

MEDICUS speaks to former Duke-NUS Governing Board Member Professor Victor Dzau about lessons from the pandemic and creating a healthier future for everyone.

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Simulation: Complete dress rehearsal for future clinicians

Simulations are key to nurturing patient-centred clinicians. Learn how Duke-NUS is integrating technology into learning experiences.

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Making medical education COVID-19-resilient

Duke-NUS overcame physical restrictions by going virtual recruitment and lessons in the cloud to enable students to flourish in the middle of COVID-19.

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From eureka to an invention that attracts investors

A discovery opened an opportunity to develop a new approach to developing cancer immunotherapies designed to help a larger numbers of patients.

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Fighting the pandemic with data

Healthcare professionals at Singapore General Hospital worked together to adapt protocols and develop new training modules as the pandemic worsened.

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In Conversation with Prof Thomas Coffman and Prof Ivy Ng

We speak to Professor Thomas Coffman, Dean of Duke-NUS, and Professor Ivy Ng, Group CEO of SingHealth, about the Academic Medical Centre's success.

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Understanding the immune system’s response to COVID-19

Professor Antonio Bertoletti and his team's findings that coronaviruses can induce long-lasting immunity impacted the management of the pandemic.

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Facing hard things together: How leaders can create the conditions for team resilience

Jennifer Davis, Psychotherapist, Leadership Development Coach and Director of Duke-NUS, shares why it's important to build team resilience.

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Beyond medicine, beyond the patient

Dr Yvonne Chia May Fen, alumna of Duke-NUS Medical School, went beyond her call of duty when caring for a patient fighting for his life with COVID-19.

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