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Systematic identification and functional analysis of synergistic small molecule combinations targeting aging

Mohammad Alfatah, PhD; Frank Eisenhaber, PhD
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 The world’s aging population is growing dramatically. Aging is associated with progressive degeneration of physiological integrity, impaired morphological and essential functions. Most importantly, aging is the major risk factor for…

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Laser spatiotemporal photoplethysmogram and computational method for extended chronic cardiometabolic therapeutic care

Eddie NG Yin-Kwee, PhD, FEASA, FASME, FIETI, FIET, DFIDSAI, NTU; Bi Renzhe, PhD; Huang Weiting, MBBS, MRCP, MMeEd, MCI, NHCS; Ee Ying Hui Dina, MBBS, MRCP, NUHS; Ken Lee, PhD, NTU; Mark Wong Kei Fong, B.Eng., NTU; Suchitra Kataria, MD, MBBS; Tan Hong Chang, MBBS, MRCP, MMed, MCI, SGH
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AI and Healthy Ageing: Developing AI-based Computational Framework and Approaches to Define Healthy Ageing in the Singapore Longitudinal Ageing Study (SLAS) Cohort

Zhong Xin, PhD; Yang Feng, PhD; NG Tze Pin, MBBS, PhD, FAFOEM, FAMS, MFPHM
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 The improvements of the health care systems, wealth, and major advances in medical sciences leads to extended human lifespan. The current challenge…

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A molecular prevention strategy for cancer-free ageing

Kanaga Sabapathy; Suresh Mathivanan
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 Ageing results in increased propensity for cancer development, due to the accumulation of mutations over the life-time. Not surprisingly, cancer incidence is on the rise globally. If left unchecked, the outlook is…

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Conglomerating the Effects of Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Longevity in Ageing

Angela Koh Su-Mei, MBBS, MPH; Gao Fei, PhD; Jean-Paul Kovalik, MD, PhD; Lim Wee Shiong, MBBS; Tan Ru San, MBBS; Yeo Si Yong, PhD; Zhong Liang, PhD;
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 Physical activity is frequently prescribed as an important lifestyle…

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Advocating CPAP for Taxi drivers to Improve Vigilance and Employability (ACTIVE)

Chi-Hang Lee, MBBS, MD; As Tar Thant, RPSGT; Crystal Cheong, MBBS; Joshua Gooley, MD, PhD; Lim See Ming, MBBS
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 There has been an increasing number of elderly taxi drivers in Singapore. Elderly people are more likely…

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Community Based and Participant-led Initiatives to Increase Civic Engagement Among Older Adults

Paulin Straughan; William Tov
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 This proposal adopts an asset-based approach to enabling civic engagement among older adults in Singapore by positioning them as both the drivers and beneficiaries of ground-up initiatives aimed at keeping older adults…

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Gamification in eHealth intervention to enhance learning and self-care management for post-stroke care

Elaine Siow Kee Chen; Alan Wong; Jade Soh Gek Sang; Jocelyn Koh Mei Lin; Jeannie Lee Su Ann; David Tan Wee Lit; Agnes Xue Lishan; Yar Kar Peo; Loh Yong Joo; Lam Siu Lin June; Sathya Sambandam
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
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Novel AI-driven ageing biomarker based on retinal photos for mortality risk stratification

Ching-Yu Cheng, MD, MPH, PhD; Tyler Hyungtaek Rim, MD, PhD, MBA; Yih Chung Tham, PhD; Simon Nusinovici, PhD
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 Globally, the number of persons aged 80 years or over is projected to increase more than threefold in…

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Healthy living through personalized monitoring of eyelid care

Louis Tong, MBBS, FRCS(Ed), MD, FAMS, PhD; Ong Wai Sing
Competition Sponsor: Ministry of Health and National Research Foundation of Singapore
Awardee year: 2021 A lot of people with dry eye have significant discomfort, healthcare spending and time off work. A lot of this dry eye can be improved by…

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