“Giving means that I'm now fortunate enough to be able to help others.”

Dr Lim Kheng Choon, Duke-NUS Class of 2011. Beneficiary of Duke-NUS Bursary and annual donor of Duke-NUS Student Financial Aid.

"I hope to marry engineering and medicine to make medical devices more affordable for the wider public."

Beatrix Tang Si Ik, Duke-NUS Class of 2027. Beneficiary of the Chua Hock Tat & Lee Pui King Bursary.

“It’s the act of giving; it’s the generosity of spirit that matters—it is not the amount of money that matters.”

Mr Kai Nargolwala. Chairman of the Board of Singapore Pools (Private) Limited, 65 Equity Partners Pte. Ltd. and Pentagreen Capital Pte. Ltd. He established the Madan Gopal Kaul Diabetes Research Fund and the Dhun Nargolwala Bursary.

Giving

Nurture future medical leaders

As a post graduate medical school, Duke-NUS students enrol with a basic degree, such as science, engineering or business, with many having prior work experience. Backed by a strong sense of calling, maturity and diverse life experience, our students are better able to approach medicine from a wider perspective.

Dr Danny Tng (Class of 2019), Duke-NUS Bursary recipient

Clinician-innovator engineering the future of medicine

Dr Matae Ahn (Class of 2022), Duke-NUS Bursary recipient

Clinician-scientist translating research into clinical practices to benefit humankind

Dr Yvonne Chia (Class of 2017), Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Scholarship recipient

Compassionate clinician called a "real hero" by patient's family

Advance new frontiers in medicine

As a research powerhouse, Duke-NUS drives research breakthroughs and groundbreaking inventions that tackle pressing healthcare challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke-NUS was one of first institutions in the world to isolate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and to develop the first neutralising antibody test for SARS-CoV-2. These are on top of the many impactful research discoveries our scientists have continued to push through.

GK Goh Centre for Neuroscience reveals novel ways of cultivating brain cells to treat and study neurodegenerative diseases

Stem cells can be transplanted into the brain to repair damaged tissues after a stroke, offering hope for better treatments.

Breakthrough discovery identifies first step in allergic reactions, paving the way for new preventative strategies.

The discovery offers new hope to millions with asthma and severe food allergies.

Gene silencing sparks hope for regeneration in chronic kidney disease

Findings pave the way for the design of new therapies for such illnesses that would otherwise have limited treatment options.

Nurture the spirit of giving

Despite their demanding curriculum, Duke-NUS students make time to give back to society through community outreach programmes. With your support, they get to make a real difference while they hone their leadership competencies and prepare to contribute as clinicians.

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