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Short-term Research Projects

Project PI Research Title Status (New/ Ongoing) Student's Tasks Duration Expected Specific Requirements Number of Students Needed
Prof
Cheng Ching-Yu
Genetic epidemiology of complex eye diseasesOngoing
Student to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis3 months to 12 months-1 or 2
Prof
Cheng Ching-Yu
The Singapore Epidemiology of Eye Diseases (SEED)Study 3 – Prospective multi- ethnic cohort study of 12-year incidence, risk factors and impact of major age-related eye diseases (SEED-3)OngoingStudents needed for grading of eye images and tidying up image database
3 months to 12 months-1 or 2
Prof
Cheng Ching-Yu
Deep Phenotyping and Genetic Landscaping of Primary Open Angle GlaucomaOngoingStudent to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis3 months to 12 months-1 or 2
Prof
Cheng Ching-Yu
​Evaluation of glucose control using retinal photography and integrated Artificial Intelligence​NewOrganise retinal images, database systematically
Student will get to learn project management skills on large-scale, cross-disciplinary, international collaboration project​
​4 months to 12 months

​Basic knowledge in eye anatomical structure, specifically retina and retinal layers (basic knowledge will do)

Basic Microsoft skills – excel, powerpoint, etc.

Would be a ‘plus’ if candidate has prior knowledge in Microsoft Access and Mathlab coding

1 or 2
​Prof
Cheng Ching-Yu
​Detection of visual impairment using retinal photography and integrated Artificial Intelligence​New​Organise retinal images, database systematically
Student will get to learn project management skills on large-scale, cross-disciplinary, international collaboration project
​​4 months to 12 months

​Basic knowledge in eye anatomical structure, specifically retina and retinal layers (basic knowledge will do)

Basic Microsoft skills – excel, powerpoint, etc.

Would be a ‘plus’ if candidate has prior knowledge in Microsoft Access and Mathlab coding

​1 or 2
Prof
Louis Tong
Clinical trials, imaging and health service research in dry eye, meibomian gland dysfunctionOngoingHelp with literature review, design, data collection, analysis, presentations6 months or moreGood interpersonal skills1 or 2
Prof
Louis Tong
Translational cell + animal research in ocular surface inflammation, autoimmune diseaseOngoingExperiments, data analysis, presentations1 year or more

Research commitment for 1 year

Preferably basic knowledge of laboratory science and willingness to learn

1 or 2
Assoc Prof
Lakshminarayanan Rajamani
Antifungal combination therapy for Fusarium keratitisOngoingTo collect experimental data, summarize the results and writing a draft manuscript6 monthsA preliminary knowledge of microbiology is important but not mandatory1
Assoc Prof
Lakshminarayanan Rajamani
Biofilm formation by multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolatesOngoingLiterature review and collection of data6 monthsPreliminary knowledge of antibiotics2
Prof
Aung Tin
Angle Closure Glaucoma: Novel methods for Imaging, Risk Assessment and ManagementOngoingData collection, image processing/analysis, literature review/data analysis3 months to 12 months

Willingness to travel between NUS and SNEC

Basic knowledge in statistics and willingness to learn

1
Prof
Aung Tin
Accurate phenotyping of angle closure glaucomaOngoingData collection, image processing/analysis, literature review/data analysis3 months to 12 monthsBasic knowledge in statistics and willingness to learn1
Prof
Aung Tin
Genetics of Angle Closure/Glaucoma Genetics International ConsortiumOngoingData collection and data entry, image analysis, limited exposure to lab work3 months to 12 months-1
Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux
An Innovative and Patient-Centric Research Programme Targeting the Ageing Singaporeans: The PopulatION HEalth and Eye Disease Profile in EldeRly Singaporeans Study [PIONEER] NewProtocol consolidation, literature review, data collection9 months to 12 monthsWillingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients1
​Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux
Development and validation of item banks and computerised adaptive testing systems to measure the quality of life impact of age-related macular degeneration and type 2 diabetes
​Ongoing​Literature review, quantitative data collection (questions), data analysis​1 year​Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients​1 or 2
​Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux
Validating Deuterated Creatine (D3Cr), a novel, & non-invasive diagnostic method to assess age-related muscle mass using a simple urine test
​NewProtocol consolidation, literature review, data collection​6 months​Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients​1
Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux

Effectiveness of an age-related macular degeneration - specific intervention to improve adherence to intravitreal injections
New
Protocol consolidation, literature review, data collection, data analysis
​​1 year​Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients​1
​Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux
​Validation of the VISually Independent test battery Of NeuroCOGnition (VISION-Cog): A Novel Tool to Assess Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults with Visual Impairment
​New​Protocol consolidation, literature review, data collection via survey, clinical testing3 years ​Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients​1
Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux
​A study on sensory loss and its effects in ageing on dementia and frailty (STEADFAST)
​New​Protocol consolidation, literature review, data collection via survey, clinical testing3 years​Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients​1
Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux
Implementation of eye-related quality of life computerized adaptive tests in eye clinics in Singapore National Eye Centre
​New Protocol consolidation, literature review, data collection via survey, qualitative interviews, thematic analysis
​1 year​Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients​1
Prof
Ecosse Lamoureux
Implementation of diabetic retinopathy quality of life computerized adaptive tests in retinal clinics in Singapore National Eye Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and National University Hospital
​New Protocol consolidation & troubleshooting, literature review, data collection via survey, qualitative interviews, thematic analysis​1 year​Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients
From 2024 only
​1
Prof
Wong Tien Yin
Clinical and epidemiological studies of Diabetic RetinopathyOngoingStudent to help with data collection in SERI clinic, and data analysis, in metabolomics, genetics, biomarkers6 months to 12 monthsBasic knowledge in epidemiology and statistics, and willingness to learn1 or 2
Prof
Wong Tien Yin
Clinical and epidemiological studies of age-related macular degenerationOngoingStudent to help with data collection in SERI clinic, and data analysis,  in metabolomics, genetics, biomarkers6 months to 12 monthsBasic knowledge in epidemiology and statistics, and willingness to learn1 or 2
Prof
Wong Tien Yin
Artificial Intelligence Imaging Programme and Singapore Integrated Diabetic Retinopathy Programme (SiDRP)OngoingStudent to help with grading of retinal images using AI-based software to measure retinal parameters6 months to 12 monthsWilling to learn new skill (grading), and meticulous1 or 2
Prof
Tina Wong
Effects of SPARC inhibition on wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgeryOngoingPerform experiments using molecular and cell biology techniques1 year

Previous experience in molecular and cell biology techniques

Meticulous and willing to learn

1
Assoc Prof
Shamira Perera
Glaucoma surgery innovationsOngoingVideo editing capabilities3 months to 12 monthsCreativity and knowledge of editing1
Assoc Prof
Shamira Perera
"Do low initial complication rates predict the success of future cataract surgery in Residency training." Educational research.
OngoingData collection, image processing/analysis, literature review/data analysis3 months to 12 monthsBasic knowledge in statistics and willingness to learn1
Assoc Prof
Shamira Perera
A colour sensing toy for visually impaired childrenOngoingData collection, programming is a plus literature review/data analysis3 months to 12 monthsCreativity1
Assoc Prof
Shamira Perera
Social media for ophthalmic education initiativeNewVideo editing3 months to 12 monthsUnderstanding teaching methods and social media 1
Assoc Prof
Audrey Chia
Preschool screening in SingaporeNewHelping with vision testing and documentationJanuary to April 2024  1 or 2
Prof
Jodhbir Mehta
Outcome of lamellar corneal transplantationOngoingData extraction, data analysis, literature review, involve in writing manuscript3 months to 12 months

Research commitment for 1 year

Basic knowledge in statistics and willingness to learn

1 or 2
Prof
Jodhbir Mehta
Genetics of corneal dystrophyOngoingData collection and data entry, image analysis, limited exposure to lab work3 months to 12 months

Research commitment for 1 year

Preferably basic knowledge of laboratory science and willingness to learn

1 or 2
Prof
Jodhbir Mehta
Corneal wound healing after laser ablationOngoingCell and molecular biology, PCR, Western blots, cell culture, transfection, immunohistochemistry3 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge of cell and molecular biology technique

Some previous experience in wet lab is advantageous

1 or 2
​Prof
Jodhbir Mehta

Corneal stromal cell therapy as an alternative to donor corneal transplantation

​Ongoing

Cell culture and immunocytochemistry, perform animal follow-up examinations, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry and animal behavioural analysis, conduct data analysis

​6 months  to 12 months

Preferably with previous experience in cell biology

1
Dr
Hla Myint Htoon
Discrete event simulation of primary angle closure model in SingaporeOngoingData collection through case notes3 months to 6 monthsBasic knowledge of optometry, ophthalmology1 or 2
Prof
Saw Seang Mei
STARS follow-up study: To investigate role of near work, light levels, outdoor time in myopiaOngoingData collection, image taking/processing/grading/analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing3 months to 6 months

Basic knowledge of optometry, ophthalmology

Willing to learn and work in myopia research group

2
Prof
Saw Seang Mei
SEED pathologic myopia study: To determine the prevalence and patterns of pathologic myopia in SingaporeOngoingImage grading/analysis, literature review, data analysis, manuscript writing3 months to 6 months

Basic knowledge of optometry, ophthalmology

Willing to learn and work in myopia research group

2
Prof
Saw Seang Mei
CREAM (Consortium for Refractive Error and Myopia) study: To determine the impact of genetic risk scores (GRS) on the genetic predisposition of myopia and identify potential environmental risk factors from SingaporeOngoingLiterature review, data analysis, manuscript writing3 months to 6 months

Basic knowledge of optometry, ophthalmology

Willing to learn and work in myopia research group

2
​Prof
Saw Seang Mei
​GUSTO (Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes):  To evaluate the effects of light on myopia in children with 9 years old​Ongoing​Literature review, data entry, data analysis and manuscript writing​3 months to 6 months

​Basic Knowledge of  Optometry, Ophthalmology

Willing to learn and work in myopia research group

​1 or 2
​Prof
Saw Seang Mei
​Singapore Cohort of Risk Factors for Myopia Study (SCORM follow up): To identify pattern of Myopia and evaluate the eye changes 
​Ongoing
​Literature review, data entry, data analysis and manuscript writing
​3 months to 9 months

​Basic Knowledge of  Optometry, Ophthalmology

Willing to learn and work in myopia research group

​1 or 2
​Prof
Saw Seang Mei
​SERI-AIER High Myopia Cohort Study
​Ongoing
​Literature review, data entry, data analysis and manuscript writing
​3 months to 9 months

​Basic Knowledge of  Optometry, Ophthalmology

Willing to learn and work in myopia research group

​1 or 2
Assoc Prof
Marcus Ang
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in the Cornea and Anterior SegmentOngoingImaging, Image analysis and manuscript writing3 months to 12 monthsBasic knowledge of optometry, ophthalmology, willing to learn a new technical skill2
Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
Reducing variability of retinal nerve fiber layer measurements based on optical coherence tomographyOngoingImage processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing3 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge in statistics

Willing to learn and easy to work with

2
Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
Analysis of microperimetry dataOngoing
Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing3 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge in statistics

Willing to learn and easy to work with

1
​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
​Deep learning based choroidal segmentation in swept source OCT​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​3 months to 12 months​An interest in advanced imaging techniques, willing to lean and easy to work with​1
​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
​Three-dimensional choroidal vessel segmentation in swept source OCT​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​3 months to 12 months​An interest in advanced imaging techniques, willing to lean and easy to work with​1
​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
​Photoreceptor density on lesions in AMD/PCV eyes using adaptive optics ophthalmoscope​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​3 months to 12 months​An interest in advanced imaging techniques, willing to lean and easy to work with​1
Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
Association between brain and ocular imaging dataOngoingImage processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing3 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge in statistics

Willing to learn and easy to work with

2
​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
​Improving the detection of eye diseases using widefield optical coherence tomography angiography​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​3 months to 12 months

​Basic knowledge in statistics

Willing to learn and easy to work with

​2
​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
Improving the structure-function relationship of glaucoma by accounting for anatomical confounders​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​6 months to 12 months

​Interest in advanced imaging techniques


Willing to learn and being easy to work with

​1

​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer

​Choroidal vessel quantification and its association in different diseases​New​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​6 months to 12 months

​Interest in advanced imaging techniques


Willing to learn and being easy to work with

​1
​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer
​Full retinal vascular network development with two-photon retinal vascular images​New​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​6 months to 12 months

​Interest in advanced imaging techniques


Willing to learn and being easy to work with

​1
​Prof
Leopold Schmetterer

Choriocapillaris analysis on eyes with geographic atrophy

​New​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​6 months to 12 months

​Interest in advanced imaging techniques


Willing to learn and being easy to work with

​1
Prof
Dan Milea
Eye movements in ocular and neurodegenerative diseasesOngoingStudent will be required to learn about ocular movement alterations in neurodegenerative disease conditions, help with data collection, analysis and interpretation6 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge in neurosciences and ophthalmology

Innovative, and willing to learn novel topics

Good rapport with patients

Basic knowledge in statistics and programming skills are a plus

1
Prof
Dan Milea
BONSAI : Brain and Optic Neuropathy Screening using AIOngoingCoordinate with 30+ international collaborators for image collection and classification. Learn the basics of AI, perform literature review and assist in manuscript writing.6 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge in ophthalmology

Innovative, and willing to learn novel topics

Good rapport with patients

Basic knowledge in statistics and programming skills are a plus

1
Prof
Dan Milea
Pupillometry in ocular and neurological diseasesOngoingStudent will be involved in data collection, processing and analysis. Student will also be involved in manuscript writing and CIRB preparation6 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge in neurosciences and ophthalmology

Innovative, and willing to learn novel topics

Good rapport with patients

Basic knowledge in statistics and programming skills are a plus

1
Assoc Prof
Danny Cheung
Clinical studies of retinal detachmentOngoingData collection, image analysis6 months to 12 months-1
Assoc Prof
Danny Cheung
Clinical studies of macular hole and epiretinal membraneOngoingData collection, ocular imaging6 months to 12 months-1
Clin Assoc Prof
Anna Tan
Imaging studies for the retina and choroid including optical coherence tomography angiographyOngoingImage processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing6 months to 12 monthsBasic knowledge in research, excel, statistics and willingness to learn1
Clin Assoc Prof
Anna Tan
​Structural and functional imaging correlations and studying outcomes of low vision interventions​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​6 months to 12 months​Basic knowledge in research, excel, statistics and willingness to learn​1
​Assoc Prof
Donny Hoang
Scleral Biomechanical Properties in Pathologic Myopia and Myopic GlaucomaNew​Data collection, image processing and data analysis, literature review,  co-authorship and presenting at a local conference​6 months to 12 months​Interest in imaging, meticulous, knowledge of basic eye anatomy, good communication/reading/writing skills​1
Assoc Prof
Donny Hoang

A Biomechanical Sensing Model of Scleral Remodeling in High Myopia

NewBasic histology and microscopy, data collection, co-authorship and presenting at a local conference6 months to 12 monthsInterest in animal models, meticulous, knowledge of basic eye anatomy, good communication/reading/writing skills1
Assoc Prof
Daniel Ting
​Artificial Intelligence for OCT Imaging - Clinical and Technical Projects In Retinal Diseases​New

​The students are required to manually annotate the OCT images, learn the AI basic concepts, and collaborate closely with the clinical and technical teams

They will also be able to participate in various AI projects discussion to further their understandings about the digital innovation in Ophthalmology

12 months or more​No specific requirement - but good to have those who are interested in digital innovations ​2
​Dr
Jacqueline Chua
​Improving glaucoma detection using wide-field ocular imaging​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing6 months to 12 months​Interest in advanced imaging techniques
Willing to learn and being easy to work with
​1
​Dr
Jacqueline Chua
​Association between systemic hypertension and ocular imaging data 
​Ongoing
​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing
6 months to 12 months
​Interest in advanced imaging techniques
Willing to learn and being easy to work with
​1
​Dr
Jacqueline Chua & Dr Liu Xinyu
​Diagnostic performance of polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography on the diagnosis of glaucoma
​New
​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing
​6 months to 12 months
​Interest in advanced imaging techniques Willing to learn and being easy to work with
​1
Adj Assoc Prof Yasuo Yanagi
Translational research in age-related macular degeneration
​New
​Experiments, data analysis, presentations
​1 year or more



​Basic knowledge and interest in basic science research
​1
​Dr
Anita Chan
​Using Epdr1tm1b Knockout (KO) mice to determine the ocular phenotype of primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) susceptibility gene, EPDR1 and its effects on cellular adhesion related pathways         ​New​Experiments, data analysis, presentations​1 year or more ​​Basic knowledge and interest in basic science research​1
Assoc Prof Michael Girard​Optic Nerve Head Deformations induced by Eye Movements, Cerebrospinal Fluid Pressure and Intraocular Pressure​Ongoing​Data collecting and image analysis​3 months to 12 months​Interest in advanced imaging techniques
Willing to learn and being easy to work with
​1 or 2
​Prof Jonathan Crowston​Boosting neurorecovery through exercise​New​Experiments, data analysis, presentations​1 year or more​Basic knowledge and interest in basic science research​1 or 2
​Assoc Prof Liu Yu-Chi​Corneal nerve regeneration following refractive surgery
​Ongoing​Image processing and analysis, literature review/data analysis, manuscript writing​3 months to 12 months​Basic knowledge and interest in basic ophthalmology research​1
​Assoc Prof Liu Yu-ChiCorneal neuropathy in diabetes​Ongoing​Image analysis, data collection, manuscript writing​3 months to 12 months​Basic knowledge and interest in basic ophthalmology research​1
​Assoc Prof Liu Yu-Chi
Artificial Intelligence in corneal neuropathy



​Ongoing
​Data collection, data entry, imaging analysis
​​3 months to 12 months
​Basic knowledge and interest in basic ophthalmology research
​1 or 2
​Assoc Prof Liu Yu-Chi
​Corneal neuropathic pain
​Ongoing
​Data collection, data entry, imaging analysis, manuscript writing
​3 months to 12 months
​Basic knowledge and interest in basic ophthalmology research
​1
​Dr Raymond Najjar​Clinical Research - Functional Features of Outer Retinal Dysfunction Detected using Handheld Chromatic Pupillometry​Ongoing

Student will be involved in data collection using a state of the art handheld ocular screening device

He/she will also learn how to process data and analyse pupillometry and ERG signals

He/she will also be involved in literature review and manuscript writing

Student will have a chance to lead and publish a paper as first author

​1 year or more

​Basic knowledge in neurosciences and ophthalmology

Innovative and willing to learn novel topics

Good and respectful rapport with patients

Basic knowledge in statistics and programming skills are a plus

​1
​Dr Raymond Najjar​Basic Research - The impact of bright light patterns and ocular growth in large animals​Ongoing​Student will work with research fellow on a NHP animal model of myopia, help with experimental setup, data collection and analysis, and contribute to manuscript writing​1 year or more

​Basic knowledge in neurosciences and ophthalmology

Innovative, and willing to learn novel topics

Knowledge or interest in engineering and photobiology are a plus

​1
​Dr Raymond Najjar
​Basic Research - The drive for refractive error control: interactions between light and optics
​Ongoing
​Student will work with a research fellow and research officer on a chicken animal model of myopia, help with data collection and analysis, and contribute to manuscript writing
​1 year or more

​Knowledge in basic science research
Innovative, and willing to learn novel topics

Knowledge or interest in metabolomics, optics and photobiology are a plus

​1
​Dr Raymond Najjar & Dr Ryan Man​Clinical Research - The impact of AMD on sleep quality in humans​Ongoing ​Literature review, data analysis and manuscript writing​1 year​Willingness to learn, some background in statistics and data processing, good writing skills​1
​Dr Raymond Najjar & Prof Dan Milea ​Clinical Research - Novel approaches of assessing functional loss in AMD using handheld chromatic pupillometry​Ongoing​Literature review, data analysis and manuscript writing​1 year​Willingness to learn, some background in statistics and data processing, good writing skills​1
​Dr Tan Licia​Use of Artificial Intelligence to assess ptosis and extraocular motility​New​Student to help with image processing/analysis, data collection and analysis​6 months to 12 months​​Basic knowledge in statistics​1
​Assoc Prof Wang XiaomengUnderstanding the metabolic switch during fibrovascular remodeling in disease​New

Design and carry out the experiments

Prepare abstract for conferences and manuscript for publications

Present data at local and international conferences

Supervising junior researchers​

​4 years​Bachelor degree holders, preferably with previous experience working in wet lab​2
​Assoc Prof Wang XiaomengBiomarkers to predict fibrotic progression​New

Design and carry out the experiments

Prepare abstract for conferences and manuscript for publications

Present data at local and international conferences 

​1 year​Preferably with an MBBS degree​1
​Assoc Prof Wang XiaomengValidation of novel therapeutic targets for subretinal fibrosis ​New

Design and carry out the experiments

Prepare abstract for conferences and manuscript for publications

Present data at local and international conferences

​2 years​Preferably with a BSc degree and previous experience working in wet lab ​2
​Dr Beau Fenner ​Identification of gene therapy targets for inherited retinal diseases in Singaporeans
​NewData collection, multimodal imaging analysis, genetic data analysis and bioinformatics
3 months to 4 monthsComfortable with drafting manuscripts suitable for publication; some understanding of statistics helpful
1 or 2
​Dr Beau Fenner Phenotype and genotype correlates of inherited retinal diseases among the ethnic groups of Singapore
​NewData collection, multimodal imaging analysis, genetic data analysis and bioinformatics
3 months to 4 months
​Comfortable with drafting manuscripts suitable for publication; some understanding of statistics helpful
1 or 2
​Dr Beau Fenner Use of large genome databases to estimate inherited retinal disease burden in Asian populations
​NewBioinformatics analysis, genetic data analysis
3 months to 4 months
​Comfortable with drafting manuscripts suitable for publication; some understanding of statistics helpful
1 or 2
​Dr Andri Riau

Titania-graphene oxide synthetic keratoprosthesis for the replacement of osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis 

​Ongoing 

Perform animal study, biomechanical test, data analysis, and write manuscript

​3 months to 6 months

Preferably with previous experience working in wet lab and comfortable with handling of rabbits

​1
​Dr Andri Riau

RECYCLE: REpurposing disCarded tissue from keratoplastY and Corneal Lenticule Extraction

​Ongoing 

Perform animal study, post-op follow-up imaging, immunohistochemistry, and data analysis and write manuscript

​3 months to 6 months

Preferably with previous experience working in wet lab and comfortable with handling of rabbits

​1
​Dr Ong Hon Shing  

Exosome treatment to alleviate Steven's Johnson Syndrome and adenoviral conjunctivitis  

​Ongoing 

​Cell culture, ELISA, FACS, and perform data analysis

​6 months  to 12 months 

Preferably with previous experience in cell biology and/or virology 

​2

Assoc Prof Monisha Esther Nongpiur

Investigating the Genetic and Phenotypic Architecture of Advanced Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma for Stratified Disease Management​Ongoing ​Student to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis, literature review/data analysis and manuscript writing3 months to 6 months​Willingness to learn and basic knowledge in statistics ​1 or 2
​Assoc Prof Monisha Esther Nongpiur ​Bayesian Machine Learning Approach to Identify Markers of Progression in Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma ​Ongoing ​Student to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis, literature review/data analysis and manuscript writing ​3 months to 6 months ​Willingness to learn and basic knowledge in statistics1 or 2
​Assoc Prof  Gavin Tan
​DYNAMO Study: Examining the relationship of ocular imaging and diabetic complications ​Ongoing ​Retinal images extraction,  quality check, grading, literature review and manuscript writing ​6 months to 12 months 

​Basic knowledge in basic science research, willing to learn and meticulous

Knowledge of coding program is a plus 

​2
​Assoc Prof  Gavin Tan
​Intravitreal injections for retinal diseases: Outcomes and predicting response ​Ongoing ​Data cleaning and analysis, literature review and manuscript writing ​3 months to 12 months ​Basic knowledge in basic science research, willing to learn and meticulous​2
​Assoc Prof  Gavin Tan​Novel Multimodal Imaging in Moderate Diabetic Retinopathy to Predict Vision-Threatening Stages of Retinopathy ​​Ongoing ​Retinal images extraction,  quality check, grading, literature review and manuscript writing ​6 months to 12 months ​Basic knowledge in basic science research, willing to learn and meticulous

Knowledge of coding program is a plus

​2
​Dr Tham Yih Chung
​Deep learning for detection of visually significant cataractOngoingImages quality control, grading, data cleaning and analysis

Organise images and databases systematically

​3 months to 12 months

Basic knowledge and interest in research and eye anatomical structure

Basic Microsoft skills – Excel, Powerpoint, etc

Would be a ‘plus’ if candidate has knowledge in AI / deep learning and statistics

​2
​Assoc Prof Charumathi Sabanayagam

Refinement of a retinal image-based deep learning algorithm for chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Ongoing

Image QC, literature review, simple analysis

​6 months to 12 months 

Microsoft excel

Meticulous, willing to learn

​1
​Assoc Prof Charumathi Sabanayagam
Serum metabolites and incident DR/incident DKDOngoing

Literature review, end note DB creation, assist in manuscript drafting 

​6 months to 12 months 
End Note DB creation, good writing skills

Meticulous, willing to learn

​1
​Assoc Prof Charumathi Sabanayagam
Incidence and risk factors of DR in SEED population
Ongoing
Literature review, end note DB creation, assist in manuscript drafting
​3 months to 6 months​End Note DB creation, good writing skills

Meticulous, willing to learn

​1
​Dr Rachel Chong

Improving diagnostic accuracy of glaucoma in high myopia using advanced ophthalmic imagingOngoing

Quality checks, analysis of ocular imaging, data entry, co-authorship of any resulting publications and/or presentation at conferences

​6 months to 12 months 
Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, strong scientific writing abilities and knowledge of ocular anatomy, MATLAB and Excel preferred
​1
​Dr Rachel Chong

Pre-clinical models of myopic optic neuropathy and glaucomaOngoing

Image analysis, data entry, co-authorship of any resulting publications and/or presentation at conferences

​6 months to 12 months 
Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, strong scientific writing abilities and knowledge of ocular anatomy and Excel preferred                
​1
Dr Chan Choi Mun
Genetics of inherited retinal and/or macula dystrophies in SingaporeOngoing
Student to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis, literature review/data analysis and manuscript writing
​6 months to 12 months​Willingness to learn and basic knowledge in statistics
​1
Dr Thet Tun Aung
Novel bacteriophage therapy for MDR MRSA eye infections
Ongoing
Microbiology works, genome sequencing and publication
3 months to 12 months
The students who want to get involved in basic wet lab skills (Microbiology, bacteriophages, etc) will be preferred

Refresher are welcome as the training will be provided
​2
Dr Wang Zhenxun
Characterising a novel primary angle closure gene
New / Ongoing
Help out with animal IOP measurements, animal husbandry
6 months
Willingness to learn, punctuality
1

For more information about the short term research projects, please write in to eye.acp@snec.com.sg , clearly indicating your research project of interest.