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	Iris features in Asian eye	Ongoing	Student to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis	3 months to 12 months	-	1 or 2
Prof Cheng Ching-Yu	Genetic epidemiology of complex eye diseases	Ongoing	Student to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis	3 months to 12 months	-	1 or 2
Prof Cheng Ching-Yu	The Singapore Chinese Eye Study-2	Ongoing	Students needed for grading of eye images and tidying up image database	3 months to 12 months	-	1 or 2
Prof Cheng Ching-Yu	The Singapore Malay Eye Study 3 (SiMES-3) – Prospective cohort study of 12-year incidence, risk factors, and impact of major Asian eye diseases / 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)	Ongoing	Students 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 Glaucoma	Ongoing	Student to help with data collection, including image grading and analysis	3 months to 12 months	-	1 or 2
Prof Cheng Ching-Yu	Evaluation of glucose control using retinal photography and intergrated Artificial Intelligence	New	Organise retinal images, database systematically Student will get to learn project management skills on large-scale, cross-displinary, 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 imapriment using retinal photography and intergrated Artificial Intelligence	New	Organise retinal images, database systematically Student will get to learn project management skills on large-scale, cross-displinary, 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 dysfunction	Ongoing	Help with literature review, design, data collection, analysis, presentations	6 months or more	Good interpersonal skills	1 or 2
Prof Louis Tong	Translational cell + animal research in ocular surface inflammation, autoimmune disease	Ongoing	Experiments, data analysis, presentations	1 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	Improving the potency of antifungals by fluidising the fungal membrane	Ongoing	To collect data	6 months	A preliminary knowledge of microbiology is important but not mandatory	1
Assoc Prof Lakshminarayanan Rajamani	Enhancing the safe and efficient delivery of antibiotics by nanoformulations	Ongoing	Literature review and collection of data	6 months	Preliminary knowledge of antibiotics	2
Assoc Prof Lakshminarayanan Rajamani	Durable antimicrobial contact lenses	Ongoing	Experiments, data analysis, presentations	6 months	Preliminary knowledge on contact lenses	1
Prof Aung Tin	Angle Closure Glaucoma: Novel methods for Imaging, Risk Assessment and Management	Ongoing	Data collection, image processing / analysis, literature review / data analysis	3 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 glaucoma	Ongoing	Data collection, image processing / analysis, literature review / data analysis	3 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge in statistics and willingness to learn	1
Prof Aung Tin	Genetics of Angle Closure / Glaucoma Genetics International Consortium	Ongoing	Data collection and data entry, image analysis, limited exposure to lab work	3 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]	New	Protocol consolidation, literature review, data collection	9 months to 12 months	Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients	1
Prof Ecosse Lamoureux	Development and validation of item banks and computerised adaptive testing systems to measure the quality of life impact of glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration	New	Literature review, qualitative data collection (focus groups), data analysis	1 year	Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients	1 or 2
Prof Ecosse Lamoureux	A novel measurement method for assessing Sarcopenia in elderly Singaporeans	New	Protocol consolidation, literature review, data collection	6 months	Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients	1
Prof Ecosse Lamoureux	TAAP: Translational Asian Age-related macular degeneration Program	New	Literature review, qualitative data collection (focus groups), data analysis	1 year	Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients	1
Prof Wong Tien Yin	Clinical and epidemiological studies of Diabetic Retinopathy	Ongoing	Student to help with data collection in SERI clinic, and data analysis, in metabolomics, genetics, biomarkers	6 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge in epidemiology and statistics, and willingness to learn	1 or 2
Prof Wong Tien Yin	Clinical and epidemiological studies of age-related macular degeneration	Ongoing	Student to help with data collection in SERI clinic, and data analysis, in metabolomics, genetics, biomarkers	6 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge in epidemiology and statistics, and willingness to learn	1 or 2
Prof Wong Tien Yin	Artificial Intelligence Imaging Programme and Singapore Integrated Diabetic Retinopathy Programme (SiDRP)	Ongoing	Student to help with grading of retinal images using AI-based software to measure retinal parameters	6 months to 12 months	Willing to learn new skill (grading), and meticulous	1 or 2
Prof Wong Tien Yin	The Singapore Epidemiological of Eye Disease Study (SEED)	Ongoing	Student to help with grading of retinal images	6 months to 12 months	Willing to learn new skill (grading), and meticulous	1 or 2
Prof Tina Wong	Effects of SPARC inhibition on wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgery	Ongoing	Perform experiments using molecular and cell biology techniques	1 year	Previous experience in molecular and cell biology techniques. Meticulous and willing to learn	1
Prof Tina Wong	Pattern Electroretinogram Recordings in Eyes with Glaucoma and Myopia	Ongoing	Data Collection and data analysis	6 months to 9 months	Willingness to learn, ability to interact well with patients	1
Assoc Prof Shamira Perera	Glaucoma surgery innovations	Ongoing	Video editing capabilities	3 months to 12 months	Creativity and knowledge of editing	1
Assoc Prof Shamira Perera	Pituary surgery and visual fields	Ongoing	Data collection, image processing / analysis, literature review / data analysis	3 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge in statistics and willingness to learn	1
Prof Jodhbir Mehta	Outcome of lamellar corneal transplantation	Ongoing	Data extraction, data analysis, literature review, involve in writing manuscript	3 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 dystrophy	Ongoing	Data collection and data entry, image analysis, limited exposure to lab work	3 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 ablation	Ongoing	Cell and molecular biology, PCR, Western blots, cell culture, transfection, immunohistochemistry	3 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge of cell and molecular biology technique. Some previous experience in wet lab is advantageous	1 or 2
Dr Hla Myint Htoon	Discrete event simulation of primary angle closure model in Singapore	Ongoing	Data collection through case notes	3 months to 6 months	Basic knowledge of optometry, ophthalmology	1 or 2
Prof Saw Seang Mei	STARS follow-up study: To investigate role of near work, light levels, outdoor time in myopia	Ongoing	Data collection, image taking / processing / grading / analysis, literature review / data analysis, manuscript writing	3 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 Singapore	Ongoing	Image grading / analysis, literature review, data analysis, manuscript writing	3 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 Singapore	Ongoing	Literature review, data analysis, manuscript writing	3 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
Assoc Prof Marcus Ang	Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in the Cornea and Anterior Segment	Ongoing	Imaging, Image analysis and manuscript writing	3 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge of optometry, ophthalmology, willing to learn a new technical skill	2
Prof Leopold Schmetterer	Reducing variability of retinal nerve fiber layer measurements based on optical coherence tomography	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	Analysis of microperimetry data	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	1
Prof Leopold Schmetterer	Association between brain and ocular imaging data	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 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 Dan Milea	Eye movements in ocular and neurodegenerative diseases	Ongoing	Student will be required to learn about ocular movement alterations in neurodegenerative disease conditions, help with data collection, analysis and interpretation	6 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 AI	Ongoing	Coordinate 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 diseases	Ongoing	Student will be involved in data collection, processing and analysis. Student will also be involved in manuscript writing and CIRB preparation	6 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
Dr Danny Cheung	Clinical studies of retinal detachment	Ongoing	Data collection, image analysis	6 months to 12 months	-	1
Dr Danny Cheung	Clinical studies of macular hole and epiretinal membrane	Ongoing	Data collection, ocular imaging	6 months to 12 months	-	1
Clin Assoc Prof Anna Tan	Imaging studies for the retina and choroid including optical coherence tomography angiography	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
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
Dr Donny Hoang	Establishment of Novel Biomarkers for Myopia Progression	Ongoing	Data collection, image processing and data analysis, literature review and manuscript writing	6 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge in ophthalmology and research, data gathering, statistics and writing skills	1 or 2
Dr 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	6 months to 12 months	No specific requirement - but good to have those who are interested in digital innovations	2
Dr Daniel Ting	Digital Innovation In Ophthalmology - Development of Digital Solutions, AI Chatbot and Blockchain Related Ophthalmology Applications	New	The students are required to develop the training datasets for the AI chatbots for different eye conditions They will also be able to participate in various AI projects discussion to further their understandings about the digital innovation in Ophthalmology	6 months to 12 months	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 writing	6 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 Damon Wong	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
Dr Jacqueline Chua & Dr Liu Xinyu	Diagnostic performance of polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography on the diagnosis of glaucoma	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	Association between critical limbal ischaemia 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 Rachel Chong & Dr Donny Hoang	Improving Diagnostic Accuracy of Glaucoma in Myopia	New	Image analysis, data collection, 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
Dr Rachel Chong	Neurovascular coupling in a Genetic Model of Glaucoma	New	Basic histology and microscopy, data collection, co-authorship and presenting at a local conference	6 months to 12 months	Interest in animal models, meticulous, knowledge of basic eye anatomy, good communication/reading/writing skills	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
Dr 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
Dr 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
Dr Liu Yu-Chi & Prof Jodhbir Mehta	Artificial Intelligence in Corneas	Ongoing	Data collection and data entry	3 months to 12 months	Basic knowledge and interest in basic ophthalmology research	1 or 2
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 Student 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 Tyler Rim Hyungtaek	Prediction of systemic factors via deep learning	New	Data collection and data entry, image analysis	3 months to 12 months	-	1 or 2
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

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.

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