Dementia Research Centre-Singapore

Thank You for Making Cognition Awareness Day 2024 a Success!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Cognition Awareness Day 2024! We’re thrilled to have welcomed over 300 attendees to a day filled with insights and inspiration.

The event opened with a speech by our Guest of Honour, Prof Chin Jing Jih (Deputy Group CEO, Clinical & Academic Development, and Chairman of NHG), followed by Prof Joseph Sung (Dean of LKCMedicine and Senior Vice President, Health & Life Sciences) delivering the Dean’s Speech.

We would like to thank Dr. Rachel Chin Yee Cheong, Consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for sharing valuable insights on dementia prevention.

Our Director, Prof Nagaendran Kandiah spoke on the role of digital diagnostics for cognitive diseases and Mohammed Adnan Azam our Technology Lead, shared about the digital products being developed at DRCS.

Attendees also enjoyed interactive booths and hands-on experiences with our digital cognitive tools, making the day a memorable opportunity to connect and learn about advancements in cognitive health. Your enthusiasm and engagement drive our mission forward, and we’re grateful for your support in advancing cognitive health through technology.

We hope you left with valuable knowledge and a deeper understanding of how digital advancements can support cognitive wellness. Your participation and enthusiasm are what drive our research and innovation forward! Special thanks as well to the media outlets who covered the event, helping us raise awareness about the importance of cognitive health.

Thank you for being a part of our mission to enhance cognitive health through technology. Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you at future events!

ReCOGnAIze at
We are thrilled to have showcased our cognitive health platform ReCOGnAIze at the Innovation Showcase 🎤🚀

A heartfelt thank you to Puei Nam and Kiruthikha from the LKC Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for their incredible support in organizing the booth and the talk, making this event a success.

Adnan shared insights about how ReCOGnAIze aims to enable early detection and intervention for vascular mild cognitive impairment (MCI) through neuroscience backed games.

We had the pleasure of connecting with our funding partners, NHIC and SMART, and engaging with other forward-thinking healthcare professionals and organizations 🤝

We’re excited to explore new partnerships and further our journey in transforming cognitive health. A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth, shared insights, and supported us along the way!

Missed us at SHBC? No worries! We’d love to continue the conversation—just reach out to us on LinkedIN

🌟 Big Wins for Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) at Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2024! 🌟

We are proud to announce that our talented team at the Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) received recognition at the Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2024 for their ground-breaking research! 🎉

✨Yi Jin Leow clinched the Silver award in the Singapore Young Investigator Award (Clinical Research) for her oral presentation:
“Mild Behavioural Impairment as a Clinical Correlate of Early Neurodegeneration.”

She also presented a poster titled:
"The Combination of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Blood-based Biomarkers: A New Strategy for Early Detection of Cognitive Disorders."

✨ Bocheng QIU earned the Bronze award for Best Poster Award (Clinical Research) with his research on:
"Retinal Biomarkers for Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment." 🥉

✨ Pricilia Tanoto presented a poster titled:
"The Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test (FCSRT) as a Screening Tool for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in a Multiethnic Population."

✨ Gursimar (Simar) Bhalla presented research exploring:
"Cognitive Reserve in Southeast Asian Working Adults: Influence of Behavioural and Lifestyle Factors."

✨ Ashwati Vipin, PhD also showcased her research, which focused on:
"Automatic Brain Segmentation with AQUA: A Comparative Validation Study in the Southeast Asian BIOCIS Cohort."

Both Jin and Ashwati also had the honor of presenting their posters to Associate Professor Bernard Thong, Chairman of the Medical Board 👏

We are incredibly proud of our team’s achievements and their continued dedication to advancing cognitive health research. Well done to all! 💡🙌

🌟 Dementia Research and Care: Together We Make a Difference! 🌟

At the Dementia Research Centre (Singapore), we’re committed to finding new ways to detect dementia early and support those affected. 🧠✨

💡 Caregiver Tip: Communication matters! Use short, simple sentences and be patient when talking with someone living with dementia. It can help them feel more comfortable and understood. 🗣️💙

🧠 Dementia Awareness at Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) 🧠

✨ Research Update: We’ve currently hit 1700 out of the 2500 participants we aimed to recruit for our Biomarkers and Cognition Study (BIOCIS)! Through cutting-edge research and collaboration, we aim to pave the way for more effective interventions and support.

💬 Caregiver Tip of the Week: Routines can work wonders for someone with dementia. It helps them feel safe and reduces confusion. Try simple things like daily puzzles or a set mealtime routine. 🧩🍽️

Follow us for more updates, insights, and events as we continue our work in the field of dementia research. Together, we can make a difference!

🧠 Dementia Awareness at Dementia Research Centre (Singapore) 🧠 ✨ Research Update: We’ve currently hit 1700 out of the 2500 participants we aimed to recruit for our Biomarkers and Cognition Study (BIOCIS)! Through cutting-edge research and collaboration, we aim to pave the way for more effective interventions and support. 💬 Caregiver Tip of the Week: Routines can work wonders for someone with dementia. It helps them feel safe and reduces confusion. Try simple things like daily puzzles or a set mealtime routine. 🧩🍽️ Follow us for more updates, insights, and events as we continue our work in the field of dementia research. Together, we can make a difference! #DementiaAwareness #DementiaCare #LKCMedicine #Neuroscience #DementiaResearch #DRCS #CognitiveImpairment #NTU #Dementia #Digitalintervention #Digitalhealth #BrainHealth

🧧新年快乐!🍊

Greetings from our wonderful Bloods team! From the entire team here at Dementia Research Centre (Singapore), we extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyous Lunar New Year to everyone!

As we usher in the Year of the Dragon, let’s embrace the strength, power, and wisdom it symbolises. May this new year bring joy, health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Let’s light up the path to discovery with hope and harmony.🧡

Calling for more Malay participants to join our study. Malays may have a higher risk of developing dementia as found by previously published research. Check out our news feature here https://berita.mediacorp.sg/tonton/liputan-wartawan-kajian-demensia-ntu-801786 and https://berita.mediacorp.sg/gaya-hidup/orang-melayu-lebih-berisiko-hidap-demensia-lebih-ramai-diharap-tampil-sertai-kajian-ntu-801531

Come join our study! We are recruiting 2000 participants for our Biomarkers and Cognition Study, Singapore (BIOCIS) to study novel brain and blood changes linked to early cognitive impairment. Sign up at www.DRCS.sg/screening-form

DRCS flew 70% of our team to Bandung, Indonesia for the Asian Society Against Dementia (ASAD) 2023. We were honoured to have represented DRCS as speakers, young researcher oral presenters and poster presenters. We had an invaluable experience learning about the latest drugs and different treatment modalities for dementia. Dr Ashwati won 1st prize for poster presentation! Big thank you to Prof Anam for hosting us. Look forward to the next ASAD in Penang!

AAIC 2023 was held in Amsterdam July 16-20. DRCS was represented by A/Prof Nagaendran, Dr Ashwati, See Ann, Jin and our intern James. This year we learnt alot about digital multidomain cognitive and lifestyle interventions. We are developing our own digital multidomain interventions at DRCS soon! Watch this space.