NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine

09/06/2026

LKCMedicine continues to inspire the next generation of doctors, welcoming pre-university students who participated in the National Healthcare Medical Symposium last week. Through hands-on activities and immersive learning experiences, students gained a glimpse into the journey of studying medicine. 🩺✨

Organised by students from Hwa Chong Institution, this year's symposium was themed Per Aspera, Ad Astra, which is Latin for "Through Hardship, to the Stars."

We look forward to continuing to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.

08/06/2026

“Insightful, enriching, fun!” These were some of the words MedCampers used to describe their experience at ’s outreach event, which offered a sneak peek into its MBBS programme. Here’s a look at what went down. 🩺📚

04/06/2026

📍Over two exciting days, MedCamp 2026 welcomed around 140 pre-university students from 26 schools to for an immersive experience designed to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. 🩺

Participants explored life as a medical student through hands-on activities, research exposure, and meaningful interactions with our students, alumni, faculty, researchers, and senior leadership.

From experiencing anatomy through virtual reality and practising clinical skills in simulation settings to engaging with AI-powered learning tools and medical research, campers gained valuable insights into the many pathways within medicine and healthcare.

🏆 A highlight of the camp was the MedChallenge Game and Learning Journey: Reflections, where participants showcased their teamwork, critical thinking, and personal growth throughout the two-day programme.

Thank you to our faculty, alumni, researchers, student volunteers, and staff for making MedCamp 2026 such a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of aspiring doctors and healthcare leaders! 💙

Read more: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/news-events/news/detail/from-aspiration-to-insight--inside-medcamp-2026

03/06/2026

🎓 Thinking of pursuing a PhD?

Join Nanyang Technological University, Singapore upcoming webinar series and discover PhD education opportunities across a wide range of disciplines, including biomedical sciences, medicine and interdisciplinary research.

Prospective students from Europe are invited to hear directly from postgraduate students, faculty members and alumni as they share their experiences, research opportunities and career pathways in academia and industry.

Europe Webinar Sessions
• 25 June, 11 am to 12 pm (CET)
• 26 June, 11 am to 12 pm (CET)

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VD8ZhHfi6d

02/06/2026

⚡Accelerating discovery through AI-powered innovation: Researchers at NTU Singapore are harnessing Singtel’s cloud service, RE:AI cloud platform to advance groundbreaking research in sustainability, healthcare, robotics and seismology. Among them is 's Asst Prof Wilson Goh, who is leveraging the new cloud service to develop AI tools that analyse high-resolution pathology images. His work aims to make tissue assessment faster and more reliable, helping doctors make timely decisions that improve patient care.

30/05/2026

Six finalist teams tested their AI-backed solutions aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia at the National AI Student Challenge (NAISC) 2026 organised by AI Singapore – a two-month challenge that culminated recently at the AI Student Developer Conference 2026 at Marina Bay Sands.

Under the healthcare challenge track led by , the finalists presented creative, AI-driven solutions that showcase both technical innovation and meaningful healthcare impact. We were honoured to have Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State at the Ministry of Digital Development and Information and the Ministry of Health, join us in congratulating the winning teams👏✨

🥇 Gold Prize: Team Fayaya from

🥈 Silver Prize: Team Neurolens from

🥉 Bronze Prize: Team Laser from .lights

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29/05/2026

Congratulations to researchers and innovators who continue to make great strides in enhancing patient care and accelerating the transformation of Singapore’s healthcare. Fifteen of them received National Medical Research Council (NMRC) grants, transition awards and research training fellowships as part of the July 2025 cycle.

These accomplishments reflect our commitment to advancing research that has a profound impact on national and global health, and encourage us to continue pushing the boundaries of medical research through interdisciplinary collaborations, novel methods and cutting-edge technology.

Find out more about past award recipients: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/ACSI/announcements

28/05/2026

In Part 2 of the Dean’s Blog, Prof Joseph Sung reflects on The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and offers a powerful reminder that in medicine, true success goes beyond exams, achievements, and titles. It is shaped by purpose, resilience, and how we respond to challenges along the way.

These experiences are not just obstacles, but opportunities that build character and deepen our sense of meaning. What defines a great doctor is not only clinical skill, but also empathy, integrity, and how we care for our patients as people.

Read more: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/news-events/dean's-blog/the-last-lecture-ii

26/05/2026

LKCMedicine took part in “Coffee Chat with NTU” last Saturday, an engagement event for pre-tertiary students to gain a holistic overview of the university’s programmes ☕️

Prospective students interested in medicine spoke with our staff, faculty, students and alumni, asking thoughtful questions about the NTU Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery programme, as well as how our current medical students balance the rigours of medical school with the realities of being a doctor in today’s healthcare landscape – conversations we were more than happy to have.

For aspiring medical students, don’t forget to take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) between July and September this year. 📖🧠🩺

25/05/2026

Choosing a medical school is more than just selecting a place to study — it’s about finding a community that will shape the doctor and person you aspire to become.

For our alumnus Dr Chua Tze Hean, stood out for its strong emphasis on compassion, service and caring for the community. Currently a Medical Officer at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Tze Hean shares three reasons why he would choose LKCMedicine all over again. ✨

Ready to begin your journey with LKCMedicine? Accept your offer and take the first step towards making a difference in healthcare and beyond. 🩺🌍

24/05/2026

What if digital transformation could be accelerated to help LKCMedicine excel? In June last year, the school established the Accelerating Digital Excellence and Process Transformation (ADEPT) Office to drive LKCMedicine’s digital capabilities in support of its growing student and faculty population.

This week, the ADEPT Office clinched the OpenGov Asia Recognition of Excellence (ROE) Awards 2026 at the 11th Annual Singapore OpenGov CXO Leadership Forum, in recognition of its bold and innovative approach to digital transformation.

Its initiatives have boosted productivity, streamlined operations and empowered employees through the development and deployment of AI tools and automation. These include the automated Data Analytics Engine for LKCMedicine’s Office of Research, a smart meeting transcriber, and expanded staff access to AI tools.

23/05/2026

🩸 Could a simple blood test help identify youths at risk of developing psychosis earlier?

Co-led by ’s Assistant Professor Wilson Goh and Institute of Mental Health (IMH)’s Senior Consultant and Clinician-Scientist Dr Jimmy Lee, who is also Associate Professor (Clinical Practice) at LKCMedicine, researchers from both organisations have identified blood-based biomarkers that may help predict the risk of psychosis in Asian youths.

Published in Translational Psychiatry, the study analysed protein patterns in blood plasma and found that these biomarkers could potentially complement clinical assessments, enabling earlier identification and intervention for at-risk individuals.

🧠 Drawing on IMH’s landmark Longitudinal Youth at Risk Study (LYRIKS), the research advances our understanding of the biological basis of psychosis and supports the development of more precise diagnostic tools for mental health care.

Read more: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/news/detail/blood-based-markers-may-help-predict-psychosis-in-asian-youths--imh-ntu-study

🧠🩸 Predicting before it develops? A new study by Institute of Mental Health Singapore and the NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine may bring a step closer to that reality.

The researchers have identified blood-based protein markers that could help predict which at-risk youths are more likely to develop psychosis.

The findings could help clinicians identify vulnerable youths earlier, enabling closer monitoring and potentially preventing the onset of severe mental illness. https://ntu.sg/PredictingPsychosis

22/05/2026

In this last episode of What’s In My Bag 🎒, LKCMedicine Year 5 student Loh Pei Yi shares how global learning experiences in the UK have broadened her perspective on medicine and healthcare.

At , students are encouraged to explore the world beyond Singapore, gaining valuable experiences that shape them into globally minded and compassionate future doctors. 🌍✨ From clinical electives to exchange programmes, these experiences allow students to learn from diverse healthcare systems.

20/05/2026

Proud to see Class of 2022 alumna CPT (Dr) Hannah Abbott making a difference both in and beyond healthcare settings. 🩺✨

Whether caring for soldiers in the SAF or continuing her clinical work in the hospital, she brings compassion and a strong sense of service to every role she takes on.

19/05/2026

final-year student James Wang is rethinking stroke rehabilitation beyond physical recovery. Inspired by a patient who regained mobility but struggled with cognitive tasks, James co-developed SemperStroke, a low-cost virtual reality app that helps stroke survivors rebuild both physical and cognitive abilities through simple, game-like exercises at home.

With support from NTU’s innovation ecosystem and clinical experts, the student-led team is now preparing for clinical trials to evaluate how the tool can improve patients’ quality of life.

Read more about how NTU students are using technology for good: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/hey/search-stories/detail/helping-stroke-survivors-feel-more-like-themselves

18/05/2026

Call for International Applicants 📢 Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is pleased to share research fellowship opportunities under the Singapore–Southeast Asia Fellowship (S-SEAF), an initiative by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).

S-SEAF supports outstanding researchers from Southeast Asia to undertake projects at Singapore host institutions, strengthening scientific partnerships and advancing regional capability-building through talent mobility, knowledge exchange, and collaborative research.

Focused on selected thematic areas, the fellowship fosters impactful collaborations and creates new opportunities for innovation in healthcare and biomedical research.

Application deadline: 1 August 2026
Click here to apply: https://form.gov.sg/69898e364ebfb82975b28514
Find out more: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/sseaf

15/05/2026

In this episode of What’s in My Bag 🎒, LKCMedicine Year 1 student Antara shares how tech devices and team-based learning shape her learning experience at .

From AI-assisted learning to digital health technologies that support education, these innovations are changing how future doctors are trained while preparing them for an evolving healthcare landscape.

At LKCMedicine, digital innovation and technology are actively integrated to create meaningful impact in healthcare and the community. ✨

14/05/2026

LKCMedicine is part of a major step forward in cancer prevention and early detection in Singapore.

The Research Institute for Cancer Prevention, Screening and Early Detection (RISE), jointly led by National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) and NTU Singapore, has announced two groundbreaking studies aimed at improving how cancers are detected and prevented in our local population.

🏥 Focusing on individuals with metabolic risk factors, LKCMedicine’s Cancer Risk Assessments and Early detection (CRAnE) study will test multi-cancer risk assessment methods in primary care to tailor screening and prevention advice, so that individuals complete the screening tests most relevant to their risks.

🔬 The other, an NCCS-led Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) clinical trial will evaluate the use of multi-cancer early detection tests to identify early-stage cancers in individuals with elevated risk due to pre-malignant conditions or hereditary cancer syndromes.

Together, these studies aim to generate evidence that can shape future cancer screening policies and improve preventive healthcare for Singaporeans.

13/05/2026

Calling all aspiring doctors and future healthcare leaders! 🩺

Join us at our annual info session and get an inside look into life at . Learn more about our curriculum, admissions process, collaborative learning environment, and exciting student life.

📍 Sign up for one of the sessions

Friday, 22 May — Virtual Session @ Zoom
Link: https://event.ntu.edu.sg/asklkcmedicine2026-22may

Wednesday, 17 June — Virtual Session @ Zoom
Link: https://event.ntu.edu.sg/asklkcmedicine2026-17June

Tuesday, 14 July — Novena Campus
Link: https://event.ntu.edu.sg/asklkcmedicine2026-14July

Seats are limited, so register early to secure your place. Don’t miss this chance to explore your future in medicine with us!

12/05/2026

We are proud to celebrate a double win for LKCMedicine at the CASE Conference APAC 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards 🎉 Firstly, the Art & Science of Medicine Festival, created by LKCMedicine, clinched Grand Gold – Special Events & Best of Asia-Pacific Region Award.

OPEN Voices, a platform developed by the School’s Office of Patient Engagement team to foster meaningful communication between patients, researchers and educators, was also recognised for its impactful community engagement efforts, earning the Bronze Award for Engagement & Best of Asia-Pacific Region.

These recognitions reflect LKCMedicine’s commitment to building a more inclusive, engaged and community-connected future for healthcare education and research.

11/05/2026

In this episode of What’s in My Bag 🎒, second-year LKCMedicine student Javier Chia shares the essentials he carries for school and his volunteer trips.

From serving communities locally and abroad, each experience has shaped his journey towards becoming a compassionate and empathetic doctor.

At LKCMedicine, learning goes beyond the classroom by connecting with diverse communities and making a meaningful impact through service. ✨

10/05/2026

A future in medicine, felt firsthand 🩺

At , more than 300 prospective students and their family members experienced the LKCMedicine difference, from hands-on learning and cutting-edge technology to meaningful conversations with the people who make our School what it is today.

A day of curiosity, possibility and purpose. Why not here, and why not now? ✨

Read more at: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/news-events/news/detail/whylkcmedicine2026--a-future-in-medicine-experienced-today

08/05/2026

Having recently read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, LKCMedicine Dean Professor Joseph Sung shares his reflections in this two-part Dean’s blog.

He highlights that success in medicine and in life is not defined solely by achievements, but by purpose, character, and human connection. While medical training often emphasises results and credentials, the true measure of a good doctor lies in earning patients’ trust and understanding what gives life meaning.

Read More: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/news-events/dean's-blog/the-last-lecture-i

07/05/2026

Throwback Thursday! What makes breakthroughs in modern medicine possible? For pioneering scientist Prof Pieter Cullis, it’s decades of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence in unlocking the potential of lipid nanoparticles. 🧬

Our 6th James Best Distinguished Lecture welcomed Prof Cullis, a global leader in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology, whose work has been instrumental in enabling mRNA vaccines and advancing gene therapies.

He shared how tiny lipid-based carriers can safely deliver genetic material into cells, opening new possibilities to treat diseases and transform the future of medicine.

We look back at this inspiring lecture, where science, innovation, and real-world impact came together to shape what’s next in healthcare!

06/05/2026

15 years of growth, innovation, and impact 🎉

LKCMedicine’s 2025 Annual Review is here, capturing a milestone year in our journey. From advancing medical education and pioneering research to celebrating the achievements of our students and alumni, this special edition highlights the people and purpose that define our work.

Take a look at how we’re shaping the future of healthcare 👇
https://ebook.ntu.edu.sg/growing-our-influence-2025-a-year-in-review