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R2M Technical Divisions
R2M Technical Divisions highlight the multi disciplinary technology sectors in which NUS and its collaborators conduct cutting edge research, participate in international academic and commercial collaborations.
Please select a tab above to start learning more about our individual Technology Divisions.
Listed below are select areas of research development or active R2M joint initiatives. |
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Life Sciences
The biomedical sciences sector is one of the key pillars of Singapore's economy. For nearly a decade, the local industry has grown tremendously in both manufacturing and R&D. Singapore is currently home to some of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world such as GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis and Pfizer.
R2M collaborates with industry players to turn new scientific developments into viable technologies. R2M's Life Sciences division is set up within this context - to advance the fields of life sciences research and create greater benefits for society. Within the Lifes sciences division are 4 major SIGs, devoted to the development of medical devices, therapeutics, diagnostics and research tools and reagents.
In collaboration with the component researcher community, the R2M technology divisions also operate at a strategic level, cooperating with government agencies and industry associations to create a more conducive environment for innovation in Singapore. Through numerous investment collaborations as well as startup efforts, R2M supports businesses to access the knowledge and resources needed to drive innovation.
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R2M Life Science technology In the News |
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Interest in freshwater ecology research picks up  Asst Prof Darren Yeo from the NUS Department of Biological Sciences has introduced a new module on Freshwater Biology, while NUS Life Sciences fresh graduate Lynette Loke has developed a sampling device that has been adopted by PUB for monitoring water quality in reservoirs.
6 September 2010 , Lianhe Zaobao, Section 1, p6 |
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Stalking the silent killer
Working with HealthLinx Limited, NUS spin-off company Innovations Exchange launched a new multi-biomarker test, OvPlex, to detect early stages of ovarian cancer.
4-5 September 2010 , pL14, The Business Times |
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NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine develops abdominal simulator to train students to perform abdominal examination Assoc Prof Erle Lim and four students from the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine developed the world's first abdominal simulator in collaboration with the Design Incubation Centre at the NUS School of Design and Environment.
4 September 2010 , Lianhe Zaobao, Section 1, p8 |
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International team to study viruses Renowned Japanese virologist Prof Naoki Yamamoto, Saw Swee Hock Centennial Prof in Medical Sciences, NUS Dept of Microbiology, would be leading a team of international scientists researching on treatments and vaccines for infectious diseases.
18 August 2010 , The Straits Times, Home, pB3 |
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NUS venture to develop facial mask NUS' latest spin-off company, Clearbridge Nanomedics, would be developing a new facial mask as its first foray into the multi-billion dollar industry.
27 July 2010 , The Business Times, p10 |
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NUS researcher invents oil-absorbent membrane that mimics the way in which lotus leaves repel water Asst Prof Liu Xiaogang, NUS Dept of Chemistry had invented an oil-absorbent, heat-resistant membrane made from manganese dioxide, which mimics the way in which the leaves of the lotus plant repel water.
26 July 2010 , Lianhe Zaobao, Section 1, p4 |
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Made-in-S'pore flu vaccine on the way Adjunct Assoc Prof Ooi Eng Eong, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and NUS Department of Microbiology, led a team of researchers from various agencies to develop Singapore's own influenza vaccine that would span from basic research through to initial human trails.
16 July 2010 , The Straits Times, Home, pC10 |
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New cancer therapy offers ray of hope NUS research team led by Assoc Prof Zhang Yong, NUS Department of Bioengineering, had developed a fluorescent nanoparticle which allowed photodynamic therapy to be done in deeper tissue, unlike current technology which allowed for treatment near surface tissues.
10 July 2010 , The Straits Times, Science, pE8 | |
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Interactive Digital Media
The interactive digital media (IDM) industry has boomed in recent years growing on the back the expanding Internet and the convergence of media and information technologies. It was reported that the IDM market was worth US$1.8 trillion worldwide in 2009. It is expected to grow rapidly during the next few years, driven by increased e-commerce and an expanding infrastructure comprising of mobile phones, video game machines and broadband services.
The IDM SIGs bring like-minded individuals together to seek out opportunities for innovative products and solutions in an expanding market that is vital to growth of global economies. The group will focus on advances in technology that are at the centre of this growth, such as the Internet, e-mail, mobile phones, games and digital TV which are now a common part of our daily lives.
The IDM SIGs seek to bring together a range of existing and emerging technologies to overcome the challenging and complex tasks of creating IDM products that entertain, inform or inspire an audience.
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The NUS Interactive Digital Media Institute (IDMI) was set up as part of NUS' efforts to help build up Singapore's capabilities in interactive digital media and contribute to the field's advancement. The broad spectrum of research currently being conducted at the institute presents tremendous industry opportunities.
To learn more about NUS IDMI-Industry research projects and divisions, please proceed to our IDMI page or visit the institute's website at www.idmi.nus.edu.sg. |
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Research Highlight |
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A/Prof Tan Ping's research group is Pioneering research in the areas of image based modeling. Complex 3D models and renderings can be constructed from a small set of static images.
Doctor Tan is an Assistant Professor in NUS's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Please visit the lab website to see more of his work and publications.
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Physical Sciences
Much of the modern world that we take for granted is based upon technology developed through Electrical, Chemical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering as well as Materials science. These technologies find applications in areas as diverse as cleantech, sustainable energy, future city design, waste management and water treatment to name a few. Advances in Engineering cross many disciplines and applications including future consumer electronics, industrial machines, energy, water treatment and the environment.
In the R2M Portal, the Physical Science division is further sub divided into 4 major sub-segments being: Design and Building, Devices, Energy, and Water and Environment.
NUS and many of its Collaborators have a strong focus on engineering and design research. For example, NUS has the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Building and Design which offer an array of expertise in Civil, Mechanical Electrical and Chemical Engineering as well as Industrial Design and Architecture.
As cross disciplinary domain expertise and knowledge are often required to ensure cutting edge solutions and devices, NUS and its Collaborators have distinct advantages in being able to easily access the domain expertise of a rich and diverse community. |
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Physical Sciences Tech Portfolio by Sector
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Multidisciplinary Efforts
NUS multidisciplinary areas focus on the development of technologies with a diverse range of applications. Our Membrane Consortium and Advanced / Nanomaterials groups forward technologies with applications in diverse areas such as surgical applications, cleantech and biological research.
NUS is also home to and participant in the Inno Age Initiative, which encompasses technology development across a wide range of subjects and includes initiatives to effect policy change, social awareness and commercial drive. Like other focal groups within our technology divisions, our Inno Age partners conduct workshops, seminars and regular focus groups to seed and foster a healthy, up to date community. NUS is proud to be a partner in the local groups that cultivate service and innovation to uniquely Singaporean concerns, as well as international communities that contribute a voice to global issues.
Please select from the links below to participate and find out more.
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Membranes
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Advanced/Nanomaterials
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Inno Age / Silver Technologies
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Technology and research for Singapore's elderly population. Medical breakthroughs and lifestyle enhancing innovations. |
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