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Calvin Chin Woon Loong

Associate Professor, SingHealth Duke-NUS Cardiovascular Sciences Academic Clinical Programme

Duke-NUS Medical School

Bio

I am a dedicated professional specializing in echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR). Currently, I am a Senior Consultant and Clinician Scientist at the National Heart Center Singapore, where I also hold the position of Director of the CMR, Director of the NHCS Biobank and the Deputy Director of the National Heart Research Institute of Singapore.

I completed my medical degree at Loma Linda University in California and cardiology training at the National Heart Centre Singapore in 2003 and 2012, respectively. Committed to advancing my career as a clinician scientist, I pursued advanced academic pursuits supported by the National Medical Research Council (NMRC). This included obtaining a Master of Clinical Investigation from the University of Singapore in 2010 and successfully completing a PhD program at the University of Edinburgh in 2015.

In 2015, I was awarded the Transition Award by NMRC, followed by the prestigious Clinician Scientist Award (Investigator) in 2018 and 2023. In recognition of my academic contributions, I have received several esteemed national and international awards, including the American College of Cardiology Young Investigator Award (2015), British Heart Valve Society Young Investigator Award (2015), SingHealth Publish Award (2014 and 2015), and the American Heart Association Young Investigator Award (2018). Furthermore, I received the highly prestigious Distinguished Researcher Award from SingHealth in 2022, which reflects my dedication to advancing the field of cardiovascular science.

My research primarily focuses on investigating cardiac remodeling using state-of-the-art imaging techniques and biochemical markers. I have a particular interest in adult patients affected by acquired or inherited heart muscle diseases such as aortic stenosis, cardiometabolic heart disease, and inherited cardiomyopathies. One of my notable achievements includes the development of a groundbreaking translational CMR technique known as exercise stress CMR, which involves the utilization of a supine ergometer to differentiate exercise-induced cardiac remodeling from early dilated cardiomyopathy. This innovative approach underscores our commitment to advancing clinical care through cutting-edge technology.

Driven by a genuine passion for my work, I remain steadfast in my commitment to making significant strides in cardiac imaging and research.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Master of Clinical Investigation

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Member, Royal Coll of Physicians

Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Doctor of Medicine

Loma Linda University, United States

Bachelor of Science

La Sierra University, United States

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