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Research Excellence

The University Researcher Awards organised by the Office of Research was established in 1997. These awards are given out annually to recognise outstanding staff achievement and to stimulate quality research in the University. They are open to all Faculties, Schools and University-level Research Institutes/Centres.

University Outstanding Researcher Award

The ORA is awarded to researchers based on their impact and strong research track record in their area of expertise. The successful researcher must have consistently achieved peaks of research excellence over a period of time and should be recognised by the academic community as having achieved significant breakthroughs or outstanding accomplishments in his field.

Outstanding Researcher Award 2006 - Prof LEE Eng Hin

Prof Lee Eng Hin, from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a pioneer in the study of mesenchymal stem cells for the repair and regeneration of chondral (articular cartilage) defects in adults and physeal (growth plate) defects in long bones of children - now at the stage of clinical application.

Outstanding Researcher Award 2005 - A/Prof CLEMENT, Marie-Veronique & A/Prof PERVAIZ Shazib

A/Prof Shazib Pervaiz and A/Prof Marie Clement, from the Departments of Physiology and Biochemistry respectively, have clinched the Outstanding Researcher Award (Team Award) for 2005. They spent the past 8 years working together, trying to understand the mechanism(s) underlying the regulation of apoptotic signalling by intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), and are the first team of researchers to show the divergent effects of intracellular superoxide and hydrogen peroxide on apoptotic signalling in cancer cells. Their efforts have shed light on fundamental mechanisms governing and regulating cell death, which could have tremendous implications in the understanding of carcinogenesis and drug resistance in cancer therapeutics. They have also redefined the role of intracellular ROS in cancer cell death and survival.

2004 (Dr Wong Tien Yin)
An Assistant Professor from the Department of Ophthalmology and Associate Director of the Singapore Eye Research Institute, Dr Wong Tien Yin has managed to determine a correlation between damaged retinal blood vessels and the risks of cardiovascular failure.
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University Young Researcher Award

The YRA is conferred to researchers below 40 years of age based on their potential impact in their respective areas of research.

Young Researcher Award 2007 - Assoc Prof MELENDEZ, Alirio J

Assoc Prof Alirio J Melendez, from the Department of Physiology has identified SPHK1, a novel sphingosine kinase which serves as a potential target for drug development against allergic and inflammatory diseases. His research on SPHK1 has also paved the way for therapeutic strategies against immune-related diseases such as bronchial asthma.

Young Researcher Award 2006 - Asst Prof ANG Pek Kiang, Leonard

Asst Prof Leonard Ang, from the Department of Ophthalmology pioneered novel methods of ocular stem cell expansion and transplantation, including the use of a multi-step serum-free culture system for developing safe and effective bioengineered eye tissue-equivalents. His team was the first to transplant autologous serum-free bioengineered ocular tissues successfully for the treatment of a variety of eye diseases.

2002 (Assoc Prof Yu, Hanry)
Assoc Prof Hanry Yu's contributions to the understanding of intra-cellular transport on cytoskeleton in the cell have appeared in prestigious publications such as Science. Equally notable and attention grabbing is the application of his training in cell biology to a NUS multidisciplinary cell and tissue engineering programme focusing on nerve and liver regeneration.
Read more in NUS University Awards Roll of Honour - Assoc Prof Hanry Yu »

Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award

The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Outstanding Researcher Award was launched in 2002. These awards are given out annually to recognise outstanding staff achievement and to stimulate quality research in the Faculty.

Award Winners

2002 (A/P Loke Kah Yin; A/P Shazib Pervaiz)
2003 (Prof P. Gopalakrishnakone; Dr Wong Tien Yin)
2004 (A/P Shazib Pervaiz & A/P Marie Veronique Clement (Team Award); Dr Matthew Whiteman)

Faculty Research Excellence Award

The award recognises staff members for their continued excellence and leadership in research over their years of service in School of Medicine.

Award Winners

2005 (Prof Ling Eng Ang; Prof Yap Hui Kim, Prof Barry Halliwell, Assoc Prof Marie Veronique Clement, Assoc Prof Matthew Whiteman)

NUS Medical Undergraduate Research Award

The NUS-NUH Annual Scientific Meeting plays a significant role in fostering a strong research culture and encouraging students, young doctors and scientists to pursue new knowledge and discoveries. Medical Undergraduates in the UROP are shortlisted to present their research works at the meeting. Winner of the NUS Medical Undergraduate Research Award will each receive a S$100 book prize.

Award Winners

8th Annual Scientific Meeting (2004)

Medical Undergraduate's Research Award
Ms Ng Shu-Ting, Esther

Best Medical Undergraduate Poster Award
Ms Ang Lin Stella

7th Annual Scientific Meeting (2003)

Undergraduate's Research Award
Mr Seow Cherng Jye

Undergraduate's Research Award-Merit
Ms Lim Si Jing, Joline
6th Annual Scientific Meeting (2002)

Undergraduate's Research Award
Mr Lau Kah Weng

Undergraduate's Research Award-Merit
Mr Ronald Tan
5th Annual Scientific Meeting (2001)

Undergraduate's Research Award
Mr Chim Wei Ming

Undergraduate's Research Award-Merit
Ms Faith Chia Li-Ann

Best Medical Undergraduate's Poster Award
Ms Ng Toon Yaa
4th Annual Scientific Meeting (2000)

Undergraduate's Research Award
Mr Yeo Wee Song
3rd Annual Scientific Meeting (1999)

Undergraduate's Research Award
Mr Raymond Seet Chee Seong

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