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Senior Consultant, Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore
General Hospital

 

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Abstracts >

 
Congratulations to our winners of the Best Posters and Best Oral Paper Presentations Competition!

 
 Basic Science & Translational Research Category

 
​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Dr Owen Rackham

Programme  in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:

How Data-driven Network Biology can Help Achieve Precision Medicine


 

Read abstract:SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Basic Science Translational Research.pdf
​Best Poster

Dr Suppiah Paramalingam Sivalingam

Infection and Immunity Programme

Lee Kong Chian School of medicine

Nanyang Technological University

 

Topic: 

Direct RT-PCR Detection of Dengue 1-4 Virus from Crude Samples for Rapid Point-Of-Care Diagnosis


Read abstract:SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Basic Science Translational Research.pdf

​Best Poster​Ms Wong Huimin Bernice

Programme in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:

Mfsd2a Is A Transporter for the Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acid DHA in Eye and Important For Photoreceptor Cell Development


 

Read abstract:SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Basic Science Translational Research.pdf

​Young Scientist Award​​Dr Lo Kin Yui Alice

Programme in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:

Adipocyte Long Noncoding RNA Transcriptome Analysis of Obese Mice Identified Lnc-Leptin which Regulates Leptin


 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Young Scientist Award_Basic Science Translational Research.pdf


 

 
 
 Clinical Research (Junior) Category

 
​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Mr Russell Jude Chander

Department of Neurology

National Neuroscience Institute

 

Topic:

Validation of a Widely Applicable Clinical Risk Score for Cognitive Impairment after Mild Stroke


 

Read abstract:SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Clinical Research - Junior.pdf
​Best Poster

Ms Cheryl Poon Lian-Li

Department of Physiotherapy
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Predictors of Gait Speed Recovery after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Longitudinal Study


 

Read abstract:SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Clinical Research - Junior.pdf
​Best Poster​Ms Chia May Fen Yvonne

Medical Student
Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:

Disparity in Utilisation of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in Asian Patients with Heart Failure


 

Read abstract:SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Clinical Research - Junior.pdf

 

 


 
 Clinical Research Category

 
​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Dr Loy See Ling

Department of Reproductive Medicine
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

 

Topic:

Maternal Circadian Feeding Time and Frequency Are Associated With Blood Glucose Levels during Pregnancy


 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Clinical Research - Senior.pdf

​Best Poster

Dr Mihir Ananta Gudi

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

 

Topic:

To Access The Epithelial Proliferations In Juvenille Fibroadenomas Using
A Panel Of IHC Stains ER, CK14, CK5/6 And KI67


 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Clinical Research - Senior.pdf

​Best Poster​Dr Evelyn Law

Department of Neonatology and Developmental Medicine
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Cognitive Functioning in Late Preterm Singaporean Children

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Clinical Research - Senior.pdf

 

 

    
 

Education Research Category

 
​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Ms Chia May Fen Yvonne

Medical Student
Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:

Evaluation of Peer Assessment for Clinical Skills and Knowledge in Rheumatology

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Education Research.pdf

​Best Poster

Dr Tan Ru Yu

Department of Renal Medicine
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Simulation Based Mastery Learning Reduces Complications during Temporary Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Education Research.pdf

​Best Poster

Ms Isabelle Teo

Department of Pharmacy
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Evaluation of the Acceptability and Effectiveness of the Retail Sales Assistant Training (RSAT) at Singapore General Hospital Block 4 Level 1 Outpatient Pharmacy (B4L1OP)

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Education Research.pdf

 


 

    


Evidence-based Medicine Category

 
​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Dr Edwin Lim

Department of Physiotherapy

Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Neural Tissue Management: Sliding towards a Better Understanding of Its Efficacy on Pain and Disability in Nerve-Related Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain – a Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Evidence-based Medicine.pdf

​Best Poster

Ms Tanee Chan

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery/Perfusion Unit

National Heart Centre Singapore

 

Topic:

Utilisation of a Novel Oxygenator Reduces Hemodilution and Blood Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Evidence-based Medicine.pdf

​Best Poster​Ms Geetha D/O Kunasaigaran

Department of Physiotherapy
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitaiton in People with Concussion:
A Systematic Review

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Evidence-based Medicine.pdf

    

      

 
Health Services & Systems Research Category

 

 

​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Dr David B. Matchar

Programme in Health Services & Systems Research
Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:

A Randomised Controlled Trial of Screening, Risk Modification and Physical Therapy to Prevent Falls among the Elderly Recently Discharged from the Emergency  Department to the  Community

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Health Services Systems Research.pdf

​Best Poster

Dr Edwin Lim

Department of Physiotherapy
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Falls Efficacy, Postural Balance and Risk for Falls in Older Adults With Falls-Related Emergency Department Visits

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Health Services Systems Research.pdf

​Best Poster​Mrs Amudha Aravindhan

Health Services Research
Singapore Eye Research Institute

 

Topic:

An Integrated and Personalised Eye Care Model to Improve Diabetes Management and Patient Centred Outcomes in Poorly Controlled Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Health Services Systems Research.pdf

​Young Scientist Award​Ms Francine Tan

Medical Student

Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:

The Efficacy of An Optimised Chest Pain Diagnostic Protocol for South East Asian Primary Care Referrals

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Young Scientist Award_Health Services Systems Research.pdf


 

     


Special Awards for Nursing Category

 

 

​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Dr Juriyah Yatim

Division of Nursing
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:
An Integrative Review of Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Nursing.pdf

​Best Poster

Ms Fazila Abu Bakar Aloweni

Division of Nursing

Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

A Randomised Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Prophylactic Dressing and Fatty Acids Oil in the Prevention of Pressure Injury

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Nursing.pdf 

​Best Poster​Ms Lim Mei Ling

Division of Nursing

Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries – How Much Does It Cost?

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Nursing.pdf



 
 
Special Awards for Allied Health Category

 

 

​Best Oral Paper Presentation

Ms Natalia Sutiman

Department of Clinical Pharmacology
SingHealth

 

Topic:

Evaluation of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Genotyping Services For the Optimisation of Thiopurine Therapy in Asian IBD Patients

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Oral Paper Presentation_Allied Health.pdf

​Best Poster

Ms Nathalie Grace Sy Chua

Department of Pharmacy

Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Empiric Meropenem versus Ceftazidime for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia (SCAP)

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (1)_Allied Health.pdf

​Best Poster​Ms Daphne Yii Yah Chieh

Department of Pharmacy
Singapore General Hospital

 

Topic:

Utility of Procalcitonin In Oncology Patients with Bacteremia

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Poster (2)_Allied Health.pdf


 
 
 Special Awards for Student Category


 

​Best Student Award

Ms Koh Shi Min

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

National University of Singapore

 

Topic:
Evaluation of Mobile Application to Recruit First Responders to Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Student Award (1).pdf

​Best Student Award

Ms Ayesa Syenina

Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

National University of Singapore

 

Topic:
Molecular Determinants of Epidemiological Fitness of Dengue Virus

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Student Award (2).pdf

​Best Student Award​Ms Geraldine Goh Xue Qin

Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases

Duke-NUS Medical School

 

Topic:
Restoration of the AIM2 Inflammasome in Bats and its Functional Implications

 

Read abstract: SDC2016_Abstracts_Best Student Award (3).pdf

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