Research plays an important role at National Healthcare Group.

We believe that biomedical and clinical research excellence is vital in maintaining NHG’s position as a leader at the cutting-edge of medical technology and expertise. Remarkable advances have emerged from both laboratory studies and the investigations of new therapies or medicines in the clinical phase.

Through research, we bring to our patients, as safely and quickly as possible, treatments on the forefront of responsible medicine. These investigations make it possible for the medical professionals of NHG to offer patients more options for life-saving care and improved health than ever before.

Our medical professionals are trained in the best centres around the world. They are skilled in many specialties and subspecialties. Our dedicated research staff and surgeons, most of whom are on the Faculty of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), have made extraordinary contributions. NHG is in the forefront of medical research and works closely with NUS to facilitate research and mobilize resources.

Clinical research is an essential part of clinical practice. There are about 800 ongoing research projects in NHG, of which approximately 50% of our doctors are involved in.

We have received many Asia’s first breakthroughs in recent years from our various research collaborations. They include:

Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes are an increasing vital indicator of a world-class healthcare system.

At NHG, our indicators are on par, if not better, than international standards. Besides allowing for continual improvement in treatments, it also enables patients to make informed choices about the hospitals they choose to go for their treatment.

Read about some of our excellent clinical outcomes.