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’Live’ Broadcast on 7 October 2021, Thursday

Brave New World of Healthcare Session 1: 7 Oct 2021, Thu, 0845 – 1015hrs

# Programme Speaker/Panellist

1 Welcome Address Prof Philip Choo Group Chief Executive Officer, National Healthcare Group Senior Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

2 Keynote Lecture: Community, Family & Health

Mr Masagos Zulkifli Minister for Social and Family Development Second Minister for Health Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Republic of Singapore

3 Panel Discussion: Reinventing the Continuum of Healthcare

Moderator: Ms Salma Khalik Senior Health Correspondent The Straits Times, Singapore Press Holdings

Prof Philip Choo Group Chief Executive Officer, National Healthcare Group Senior Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

A/Prof Jeremy Lim Director, LIGHT, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore

A/Prof Kenneth Mak Director of Medical Services, Ministry of Health


’Live’ Broadcast on 7 October 2021, Thursday

What We Learnt from COVID-19? Session 2: 7 Oct 2021, Thu, 1500 – 1615hrs

# Programme Breakdown Speaker/Panellist

1

Plenary Presentation: What Does The COVID-19 Pandemic Tell Us About Health Systems And Preparedness?

Prof Tan Chorh Chuan Chief Health Scientist, Ministry of Health Executive Director, MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation

2 Panel Discussion: New Models of Partnership in a Post-COVID World

Moderator: A/Prof David Lye Director, Infectious Disease Research and Training Office, National Centre for Infectious Diseases; Associate Professor, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine

Dr Richard Hatchett Chief Executive Officer, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)

Prof Leo Yee Sin Executive Director, Senior Consultant National Centre for Infectious Diseases

Prof Peter Piot Professor of Global Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Distinguished Visiting Professor in Medicine, National University of Singapore

Dr Soumya Swaminathan Chief Scientist, World Health Organization


‘Live’ Broadcast on 8 October 2021, Friday

Lunchtime Symposium

1215 – 1300hr SGLT2i Use amongst Patients with Heart Disease amongst Diabetics & Non Diabetic Patients

Track Synopsis: Our nation continues to battle diabetes in the midst of the pandemic. In a recent national population health survey, diabetes prevalence amongst Singapore residents 18-79 years of age is 9.5%. Heart disease is a common complication for many patients with diabetes. In the past few years since the launch of SGLT2 inhibitors, there has been a growing pool of evidence for the benefits of its use amongst patients with diabetes especially in reducing the burden of cardiac and renal complications. Our invited speaker Dr Lim Choon Pin will showcase the clinical use of these drugs in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients.

Track Lead Chairperson

Dr Darren Seah Director, Family Medicine Development, Senior Consultant, Family Physician; National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Time Programme/Topic Speaker

Welcome Address Dr Darren Seah Director, Family Medicine Development, Senior Consultant, Family Physician; National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

1215 – 1245 (30 mins)

SGLT2i Use amongst Patients with Heart Disease amongst Diabetics and Non Diabetic Patients

Dr Lim Choon Pin Consultant Cardiologist, The Heart and Vascular Centre

1245 – 1300 (15 mins) Q&A All speakers


Broadcast Date: To Be Announced

Brave New World of Healthcare # Programme Speaker/Panellist

1

Plenary Presentation: Disease Burden in Singapore and Approaches to Prevention (30 mins)

Adj Prof Derrick Heng Deputy Director of Medical Services Public Health Group, Ministry of Health

2

Panel Discussion: How to Optimally Incentivise Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (45 mins)

Moderator: Prof Teo Yik Ying Dean, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore

Adj Prof Derrick Heng Deputy Director of Medical Services Public Health Group, Ministry of Health

Dr Alan Ong Medical Director, AIA Singapore

Dr Joanne Yoong Senior Economist and Director, University of Southern California; Founder and CEO, Research for Impact Singapore

Mr Zee Yoong Kang Chief Executive Officer, Health Promotion Board



Stratifying Health Care # Programme Breakdown Speaker/Panellist

1

Plenary Presentation: Precision Medicine in 2021: Opportunities and Challenges (30 mins)

Prof Joseph Sung Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Senior Vice President (Health and Life Sciences) Nanyang Technological University

2

Panel Discussion: Stratifying Patients for Better Outcomes (45 mins)

Moderator: Prof Benjamin Seet Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (Education and Research), National Healthcare Group; Assistant CEO (Corporate Services) Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Prof John Chambers Professor of Cardiovascular Epidemiology Chief Investigator for HELIOS and SG100K Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Nanyang Technological University

Dr Lisa Ooi Vice President, Healthcare & Wellness Economic Development Board

Prof Joseph Sung Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Senior Vice President (Health and Life Sciences) Nanyang Technological University

Prof Patrick Tan Executive Director, Genome Institute of Singapore



Innovation in Clinical Care

# Programme Breakdown Speaker/Panellist

1

Plenary Presentation: Harnessing Digital Medicine to Optimise N-of-1 Healthcare (30 mins)

Prof Dean Ho Provost’s Chair Professor Director, The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1) Director, The Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM) Head, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology, National University of Singapore

2

Panel Discussion: Harnessing Digital Technology for Clinical Innovation (45 mins)

Moderator: Adj A/Prof Tan Cher Heng Assistant Chairman Medical Board (Clinical Research and Innovation), Senior Consultant, Department of Diagnostic Radiology; Tan Tock Seng Hospital

A/Prof Chong Phui-Nah Chief Executive Officer, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics & Primary Care

Prof Dean Ho Provost’s Chair Professor Director, The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1) Director, The Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM) Head, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Pharmacology, National University of Singapore

Dr Lim Jui Chief Executive Officer, SGInnovate

Prof Louis Phee Dean, College of Engineering, Tan Chin Tuan Centennial Professor Nanyang Technological University



What We Learnt from COVID-19? NCID: Are We There Yet?

Track Synopsis: TBC

Track Lead Prof Leo Yee Sin Executive Director; Senior Consultant, National Centre for Infectious Diseases

SN Time Programme/Topic Speaker

1 3 mins Welcome Address Prof Leo Yee Sin Executive Director, Senior Consultant National Centre for Infectious Diseases

2 20 mins COVID-19 Challenges Prof Leo Yee Sin Executive Director, Senior Consultant National Centre for Infectious Diseases

3 20 mins Epidemiology And Impact Of COVID-19 - Where We Are Now and Where We Will Be

Prof Vernon Lee Director, Communicable Diseases Division, Ministry of Health

4 20 mins How Modelling Guides Policy A/Prof Alex Cook Associate Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore



What We Learnt from COVID-19? Responding to Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Singapore at the Height of the Pandemic

Track Synopsis: In early April 2020 during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, there was a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, largely due to rapid transmission within the migrant worker dormitories. This led to a significant strain in the healthcare system and a need to increase the capacity and care for COVID-19 positive patients. The programme for this track presents an overview on the response to the surge in COVID-19 cases where a multi-disciplinary, inter-agency team set up, operationalised and managed a COVID-19 Community Care Facility (CCF) in Expo and provided clinical care of COVID-19 positive patients. Our speakers will share how they engineered the infrastructure, workflows and processes and operationalised the largest CCF in a non-healthcare facility, making it fit for purpose. Speakers will also share on the various innovations implemented to support the clinical teams and processes that enabled the care teams to deliver high quality care and achieve excellent clinical outcomes.

Track Lead Dr Wong Kirk Chuan Chief Operating Officer Woodlands Health

Chairperson Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong (Acting) Director, Allied Health Woodlands Health


1 3 mins Welcome Address Mr Eric Ho Chun Keong (Acting) Director, Allied Health Woodlands Health

2 15 mins

Setting Up CCF – Making Expo Fit For Purpose As A CCF Woodlands Health Campus

Dr Kalisvar Marimuthu Senior Consultant, Infection Prevention and Control Office, Woodlands Health

3 15 mins Caring For Patients In The Expo Community Care Facility (Medical)

Dr Toh Han Consultant, Department of Anaesthesiology Woodlands Health

4 15 mins Caring For Patients In The Expo Community Care Facility (Nursing)

Mr Faiz Mordiffi Nurse Manager, Nursing Service Planning Woodlands Health

5 25 mins HealthTech Innovations Against COVID-19

Mr Chua Chee Yong Director, SHAPE (Strategy, HITMAP, Alliance, Planning and Exploration) Integrated Health Information Systems (IHiS)



What We Learnt from COVID-19? How Science and Research Impacted Policy and Practice in the Pandemic

Track Synopsis: From the first known cases in December 2019 to 1 billion fully vaccinated people by July 2021. From an unknown pathogen to rapid self-testing. From experimental treatments with repurposed drugs to highly specific antibody mimetics. From anosmia and ageusia to hundreds of millions of cases and an untold number of deaths. From a horseshoe bat to the world. In this session the speakers will discuss research from Singapore which has helped shape our understanding of COVID-19 and impacted pandemic policy and clinical practice.

Track Lead Dr Barnaby Young Head, Infectious Disease Research Ward; Consultant, National Centre for Infectious Diseases


1 3 mins Welcome Address Dr Barnaby Young Head, Infectious Disease Research Ward; Consultant, National Centre for Infectious Diseases

2 20 mins COVID-19 Variants And Vaccines: Clinical Findings From The PROTECT And SCOPE Studies

Dr Barnaby Young Head, Infectious Disease Research Ward; Consultant, National Centre for Infectious Diseases

3 20 mins Evolving Serological Platforms in Responding to COVID-19: From LIPS to sVNT/cPass

Prof Linfa Wang Professor, Programme in Emerging Infectious Disease, Duke-NUS Medical School

4 20 mins Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenesis

Prof Lisa F.P. Ng Executive Director, A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A* ID Labs)



What We Learnt from COVID-19? Communicating a Pandemic in the Age of Social Media

Track Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health crisis that is unprecedented in its global scope, severity, and duration. In this protracted crisis, there have been serial and major changes and consequential interactions between outbreak intensity, government response and population behaviours. We cover some public health interventions in Singapore that required the cooperation of the public, including advisories and mandates on mask use, sickness leave and quarantine policies, roll-out of vaccines, and use of self-test kits. While these interventions are generally useful to bring a COVID-19 epidemic under control, we illustrate how population behaviours to well-meaning interventions could in some cases may also have unintended consequences that also hinder control of the epidemic. We then reflect on the case for frequent sensing of receptiveness towards these interventions ahead of and after implementation, as well as the need to monitor for and mitigate any potential unintended consequences.

Track Lead Dr Mark Chen Consultant, National Public Health and Epidemiology Unit, National Centre for Infectious Diseases


1 3 mins Welcome Address Dr Mark Chen Consultant, National Public Health and Epidemiology Unit, National Centre for Infectious Diseases

2 20 mins Real-Time Monitoring of Public Perceptions In Singapore’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr Mark Chen Consultant, National Public Health and Epidemiology Unit, National Centre for Infectious Diseases

3 20 mins COVID-19 Infodemic: Enabling Communication Science Enquires through Social Media Analytics

Prof May Oo Lwin President’s Chair Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University

4 20 mins Understanding Drivers Of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy In The Singapore Population: SOCRATES Cohort

A/Prof Konstadina Griva Associate Professor, Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University; President of Society Behavioural Health Singapore



Education Learning from Disruption in Medical Education

Track Synopsis: Among its many other impacts, COVID-19 significantly disrupted workplace- and campus-based medical education. Students were withdrawn from bedside teaching and redirected to online learning or, in some countries, to support activities such as staffing helplines or supporting frontline staff. Yet while core educational experiences were disrupted, new educational experiences were introduced. In this track we provide examples of change in response to Covid-19 and reflect on the short- and longer-term consequences and impacts of these and other changes at a systems, group and individual level. Our purpose in doing so is to consider how we can use our learning during Covid-19 to change things fundamentally in positive ways for the future of medical education. What was lost and what was gained? What is truly essential? What can be changed for the better going forward? The COVID-19 crisis seems to be passing. Our challenge henceforth is to learn from the choices and sacrifices necessitated by the pandemic.


Prof Jennifer Cleland President’s Chair in Medical Education and Vice-Dean (Education), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University


1 15 mins Turning A Crisis Into An Opportunity: Covid-19 And Medical Education

Prof Jennifer Cleland President’s Chair in Medical Education and Vice-Dean (Education), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University

2 15 mins Forging New Path: Learning Of Clinical Skills In The Pandemic

Adj A/Prof Koh Nien Yue Assistant Dean for Year 3, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University; Senior Consultant, Department of General Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

3 15 mins Using Digital Tools To Meet The Challenges Of Medical Education

Dr Ng Kian Bee Head of Digital Learning, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University; Co-Director, ALIVE (gAmes for heaLth InnoVations cEntre)

4 15 mins The Responsive Digital-Chain Of Continuous Learning (A Digital-Led Strategy)

Mr Ben Lee Manager, NHG College, National Healthcare Group



Stratifying Health Care Improving Surgical Outcomes: Journeys from Isolation to Collaboration

Track Synopsis: Collaboration in health care is a complex partnership and the benefits are well validated. Patient care in surgical disciplines is continuing to evolve. Only a few decades ago, surgeons had well-defined but relatively isolated clinical practices. This practice of isolated care followed a linear care pathway wherein a sequence of clinical events occurred in a specific order, one at a time, as the patient moved from diagnosis to preoperative care, to surgery, and then to postoperative care and discharge. At each step, the patient’s care used to be determined by the individual clinical judgment and practice preferences of the specialist managing that phase of care. Although this historical model of patient care addressed the surgical care needs, it has been shown by evidence that isolated care is suboptimal, inefficient, and costly. New models of collaborative surgical care not only bring together multiple clinicians of different specialities like surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians but also other healthcare professionals like nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and others by redesigning care pathways and create more collaborative and efficient delivery of care to improve outcomes. Collaboration in healthcare is an ongoing journey, that takes time and effort from the entire team, to develop. This continuous journey of improvement is not without problems and conflicts. Much of the literature on collaboration describes what it should look like as an outcome, but little is discussed about how to approach the developmental process of collaboration and the challenges faced. The important question which needs to be answered is: How can we collaborate more effectively? In this track, we will learn from some of the pioneers of collaborative healthcare in Singapore and how their journeys have led to improved outcomes in surgical patients.

Track Lead A/Prof Surendra Mantoo Senior Consultant, Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital


1 3 mins Welcome Address Adj Asst Prof Surendra Mantoo Senior Consultant, Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

2 20 mins

Improving Surgical Outcomes in Geriatric Patients Through Collaboration: A Continuing Journey of More Than 10 Years

A/Prof Tan Kok Yang Head; Senior Consultant, Department of General Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

3 20 mins Improving Surgical Outcomes in Total Knee Replacement Surgery Through Collaboration: Start of A New Journey

Dr Alvin Tan Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

4 20 mins Going Beyond Evidence Based Protocols: What Is The Key To Success In Perioperative Recovery Programs?

Dr How Kwang Yeong Senior Consultant, Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital



Stratifying Health Care

Appreciating Multimorbidity: A Game Changer for Primary Care

Track Synopsis: Multimorbidity is an increasing phenomenon primary care clinicians face with daily in their consultations with patients. In the primary care setting, Family Physicians manage patients holistically, providing care that boundary spans across organ systems. In doing so, considerations of multiple chronic conditions often arise and affect treatment options and goals. We intend to showcase both the broad strategies of understanding the care implications of multimorbidity as well as the current term initiatives in locally performed research that will distil crucial knowledge to build a future care system that will provide better care for such patients.


Dr Darren Seah Director, Family Medicine Development, Senior Consultant, Family Physician; National Healthcare Group Polyclinics


1 3 mins Welcome Address Dr Darren Seah Director, Family Medicine Development, Senior Consultant, Family Physician; National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

2 20 mins Multimorbidity: The Findings From Research Work In Singapore Primary Care

Dr Lee Eng Sing Principal Clinician Researcher and Deputy Director, Clinical Research Unit; Senior Consultant, Family Physician, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

3 20 mins Minimally Disruptive Medicine (MDM) – The Importance Of Person Centred Care For People With Multimorbidity

Prof Frances S. Mair Norie Miller Professor of General Practice, Institute of Health and Wellbeing,

4 20 mins

Healthcare Providers’ Views on Using Clinical Practice Guidelines in the Management of Patients with Multimorbidity

Dr Sim Sai Zhen Associate Consultant, Family Physician, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics



Stratifying Health Care Metabolic Health & Diabetic Management

Track Synopsis: With the declaration of war on diabetes by Ministry of Health - there has been a concerted effort across NHG to prevent our existing diabetic patients from developing complications; but also in keeping the onset of diabetes at bay among our population. In line with the NHG River-of-Life’s (RoL’s) Care Segments, and with the NHG DM Steering Committee’s (DMSC) work straddling “Living with Illness & Living Well”, this track will focus on sharing of the Diabetes, Hypertension and dyslipidaemia (DHL) strategy and measurement, and the ongoing efforts of DMSC & its workgroups to achieve the goal of “Creating a healthier Singapore population free from the burden of diabetes and conditions related to the metabolic syndrome.”

Track Lead A/Prof Lim Su Chi Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre, Admiralty Medical Centre

Chairperson Adj A/Prof Daniel Chew Assistant Chairman Medical Board (Medical Manpower Development), Senior Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Chairperson, DM Steering Committee, National Healthcare Group


1 10 mins Introduction of Diabetes, Hypertension and dysLipidemia (DHL) Strategy and Measurement

Adj A/Prof Daniel Chew Assistant Chairman Medical Board (Medical Manpower Development), Senior Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Chairperson, DM Steering Committee, National Healthcare Group

2 10 mins

One DM Care Model through Standardising and Harmonising DM Education for Patients and Training for HCPs

A/Prof Michelle Jong Group Chief Education Officer, National Healthcare Group Assistant Chairman Medical Board (Education), Senior Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Dr Hoi Wai Han Senior Consultant & Head, Medical Services, Department of Endocrinology, Woodlands Health

3 15 mins Weight Management Across Care Continuum

Dr Donna Tan Family Physician-Associate Consultant & Assistant Director, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

4 15 mins Improving Diabetes Care in the Population with Augmented Glucose Monitoring

Dr Serena Low Consultant, Clinical Research Unit, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

5 15 mins DiabEtic Foot IN prImary and TErtiary (DEFINITE) Care

Dr Joseph Lo Project Lead, DEFINITE Care Consultant, Department of Surgery, Woodlands Health



The Think Project: Dialogues in Medical Humanities Track Synopsis: The dualism of human nature is our greatest strength -- but also poses the greatest challenge. When our individual potential is maximised therein lies fulfilment; however, working and living in a collective unit can bring about disenchantment, alienation, even burnout. Navigating this tension is critical to understanding ourselves and the people around us, especially at a time when healthcare functions in a team-based, complex and dynamic environment. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach drawing from the traditional humanities such as philosophy and sociology, together with the contemporary fields of modern psychology and organizational development, and situated squarely in healthcare scenarios, this session highlights the challenges of individualism vs collectivism, and explores how a better understanding of both may lead to renewed perspectives on wellbeing and flourishing. The session is structured as a series of discussions featuring vignettes and common scenarios to prompt participants to think more deeply about individualism vs collectivism, to discern different perspectives on the “right” thing to do, and to come away with a more holistic conceptualisation of wellbeing. This session is based on a six-course course that has been successfully conducted among various healthcare professionals in NHG and maintains the original dialogic and interactive approach. We welcome healthcare professionals from all family groups, especially those leading a unit or a department, and who have pondered how a better understanding of human nature can complement healthcare practice and our organizational life.

Track Lead Adj A/Prof Aaron Ang Senior Consultant, Department of Psychiatry, Tan Tock Seng Hospital


1 25 mins Part 1: What Makes Us Human? Adj A/Prof Aaron Ang Senior Consultant, Department of Psychiatry Tan Tock Seng Hospital

2 5 mins Insights from Respected Thought Leaders in Healthcare

Prof Chong Siow Ann Senior Consultant, Early Psychosis Intervention Programme / Research / East Region, Institute of Mental Health

3 25 mins Part 2: How Should We Live? Adj A/Prof Aaron Ang Senior Consultant, Department of Psychiatry Tan Tock Seng Hospital

4 5 mins Insights from Respected Thought Leaders in Healthcare

A/Prof Thomas Lew Group Chief Digital Strategy Officer & Clinical Director, Centre for Medical Technologies and Innovation (CMTi), National Healthcare Group Senior Consultant, Dept of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care & Pain Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

5 15 mins Q&A All Speakers



Innovation in Clinical Care Palliative Care: Animation, Rehabilitation, Collaboration & Digitalisation

Track Synopsis: Palliative medicine strives to provide comfort and support to both patients and their families. As a relatively new specialty, palliative medicine constantly seeks to transform and improve inter-disciplinary collaboration across various care settings.

This however, has been challenged by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has massively disrupted the way healthcare is traditionally delivered. The once nascent field of telehealth for example, has now become mainstream rather than a novel. As a specialty that prides itself on the human touch, the practice of palliative medicine has also had to adapt to the widespread use of video conferencing and video consultation.

In this track, we will focus on two aspects. In the first, we will describe novel collaborations with both the acute surgical team as well as the rehabilitation team within Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Sharing the stories of real-life patients, we will present our experience with this unique cross-disciplinary model of care.

The second part of the track will focus on how palliative care has had to adopt to the new normal with the use of technology and video-conferencing as a useful adjunct in education, clinical consultation, nursing and even advance care planning. Using real life examples, we will illustrate how technology aids our ongoing partnership in the delivery of end-of-life care for residents in nursing homes.

Track Leads

Dr Mansha Khemlani Senior Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Dr Laurence Tan Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Dr Chua Zi’En Ruth Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital


1 3 mins Welcome Address Dr Laurence Tan Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

2 15 mins Palliative Surgery Collaboration Dr Chua Zi’En Ruth Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

3 15 mins Creating a Palliative Ready Rehabilitation Team

Ms Melissa Ng Senior Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Services, Yishun Community Hospital

4 15 mins Use of Animation as a Tool for Education in Palliative Care

Ms Lim Yujun Assistant Manager, GeriCare, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

5 15 mins Embracing Technology to Support End-Of-Life Care in the Nursing Homes

Ms Sim Lai Kiow Nurse Clinician, Palliative Care and Support Service, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital



Innovation in Clinical Care

Biologics Revolution In Skin Track Synopsis: The therapeutic landscape for skin diseases is rapidly changing. We are currently in the middle of a biologics revolution that is providing transformative changes to the way that patients with dermatological conditions are treated. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin disease affecting up to 20% of the Singapore population, with significant clinical heterogeneity and numerous molecular subtypes. There is a number of new treatment options available for atopic dermatitis patients that have long suffered with chronic, recalcitrant disease symptoms, however knowledge gaps still remain. In this session we will hear about next generation treatment options that target the major cytokines driving skin inflammation and chronic itch that are central nodes of disease pathomechanism. We will also hear about the current status of patient care for atopic dermatitis in Singapore and the latest progress that is being made. Although new therapies are available or on the horizon for atopic dermatitis, additional research is still required especially in understudied ethnicities, rarer phenotypic subtypes and for patients that do not respond to current biologics therapies.

Track Lead

A/Prof Steven Thng Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre, Chief Dermatologist, Skin Research Institute of Singapore Dr John Common Principal Investigator, Skin Research Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR)


1 3 mins Welcome Address

Dr John Common Principal Investigator, Skin Research Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR)

2 20 mins Biologics In Atopic Dermatitis

Prof Emma Guttman-Yassky, M.D., Ph.D. Waldman Professor and System Chair, The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman; Department of Dermatology Director, Center of Excellence in Eczema Director, Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

3 20 mins Pruritus In Atopic Dermatitis: IL-31 And Other Mediators

Prof Kenji Kabashima Chair, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine; Principal Investigator, Skin Research Institute of Singapore/SIgN, Agency for Science, Technology & Research (A*STAR)

4 20 mins Emerging Therapeutics Of Atopic Dermatitis - Our Local Experience

Asst Prof Yew Yik Weng Consultant, National Skin Centre



Innovation in Clinical Care Mobility, Frailty & Falls: Optimise to Maximise

Track Synopsis: Aging and illness can cripple some people on the one hand, and yet be the catalyst to setting some others on a journey to health and recovery through rehabilitation, reframing and making lifestyle changes. Our speakers will share how we can optimise mobility to retard frailty and prevent falls in order to maximise the potential of our patients and population at large.


Dr Teoh Chin Sim Clinical Director & Senior Consultant Sports & Exercise Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital


1 3 mins Welcome Address Dr Teoh Chin Sim Clinical Director & Senior Consultant, Sports & Exercise Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

2 15 mins From the Paralympics to Public Health: Using Sport to Enhance Fitness in Adults with Disabilities

Asst Prof Cheri Blauwet Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School

3 15 mins Preserving Musculoskeletal Health for Healthy Aging

Dr Su Su Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

4 15 mins Allied Health Professionals’ Courageous Moves in Advancing Clinical Care

Ms Yong Limin Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Healthcare Manpower Division, MOH Holdings

5 15 mins Guide the Walk, Hold the Fall Anytime Anywhere

Dr Loh Yong Joo Head & Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital



Innovation in Clinical Care Psychiatry in a Post COVID-19 World

Track Synopsis: COVID-19 has changed the way patients interact with and receive care from mental healthcare providers. This session will explore the various ways mental health has evolved to address the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and chart a path from illness to wellness.

Track Lead Dr Tor Phern Chern Senior Consultant; Head, Neurostimulation Service, Institute of Mental Health


1 3 mins Welcome Address Dr Tor Phern Chern Senior Consultant; Head, Neurostimulation Service, Institute of Mental Health

2 10 mins

Bridging The Treatment Gap For OCD: Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) May Be The Answer

Dr Jackki Yim Senior Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Department/ Department of Mood and Anxiety, Institute of Mental Health Ms Tammie Kwek Senior Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, Institute of Mental Health

3 10 mins Clinical Service of Virtual Cognitive Behavioural Group Therapy (PsychUp Online)

Mr Lim Wee Onn Senior Clinical Psychologist, Department of Mood and Anxiety, Institute of Mental Health

4 20 mins Health Promotion Through Sports - A Partnership Between IMH & RP

Adj Asst Prof Alex Su Clinical Director, Care Transformation Office; Chief, Recovery Care, Institute of Mental Health Mr Aziz Bin Abdul Hamed Senior Nurse Clinician, Nursing, Institute of Mental Health Mr Aaron Chen Angus Assistant Programme Chair, (Health Management and Promotion), School of Sports, Health and Leisure, Republic Polytechnic

5 20 mins The Importance of Real World Evidence in treating Mental Health And Chronic Disease

Mr Nawal Roy Founder; Chief Executive Officer, Holmusk

’live’ broadcast on 7 october 2021, thursday

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