Research in KKH

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As an Academic Medical Centre, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital believes that world-class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it achieves world-class clinical leadership. At KK Research Centre, we aim to be a one-stop centre dedicated to assist and support our researchers in their pursuit of excellence in research and discovery.

Our Mission

To establish and maintain a vibrant research culture in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, hence, contributing to the generation of innovations that can be translated into value-added services for our patients.

Our Vision

A hospital where new knowledge that is generated by research is systematically translated into solving clinical problems; and the outcomes of research form the basis of sound clinical practices and policies.

Research News

Gene detectives: KKH diagnostic programme uncovers rare disorders, helps over 300 families find answers
Patient Care Gene detectives: KKH diagnostic programme uncovers rare disorders, helps over 300 families find answers Approximately 80 per cent of rare diseases are estimated to have a genetic origin.
15 Sep 2024 | The Straits Times, Special Delivery Read Story
Patient Care Facial scanning could be key to diagnosing rare diseases Cliniface, a 3D facial analysis software, can help identify markers that humans may not be able to spot, said KKH genetics service senior consultant, Dr Saumya Jamuar.
31 Jul 2023 | The Straits Times, Special Delivery Read Story
Patient Care Detecting ‘leftover’ cells to predict cancer relapse risks This method uses a small blood sample to isolate and analyse circulating cancer cells for the presence of genes which may determine the likelihood of cancer spread and relapse.
17 Jan 2023 | Special Delivery Read Story
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