The NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies today announced its largest intake to date for its Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree programmes. The 313 students comprise 279 school-leavers and 34 mid-career professionals, including mother-daughter student pair, as well as University’s pioneer batch of second career students who will be trained for careers in nursing, fostering culture of lifelong learning on campus

More youths with skin problems such as acne and dermatitis are seeking professional help. NUS Medicine alumni commented on skin health and its influence on one’s mental state and vice versa, as well as empowering the public with knowledge and skills to take better care of their skin.

Cancer patients who suffered relapses may find hope in a programme led by Dr David Tan from NUS Medicine’s Department of Medicine and consultant at National University Cancer Institute, Singapore’ (NCIS) Department of Haematology-Oncology. The programme helps to match cancer patients with certain genetic profiles to early-phase clinical trials of new drugs.

Schools have been increasing their efforts to cultivate healthy habits in children. But parents play an equally crucial role by continuing to serve healthy meals at home. Dr Yvonne Lim, NUS Medicine alumna and Consultant at NUH’s Division of Paediatric Endocrinology, shared that parents also play an equally important role in the development of a child's healthy eating and exercising habits.

Today, the learning of pathology has been enhanced and aided through technology, thanks to the efforts of Associate Professor Nga Min En and colleagues at the Department of Pathology. Painstakingly, one specimen at a time, the team has rendered more than 700 specimens in digital format and made more than 250 of these specimens available online for medical students.