Advancing in Bronchiectasis Knowledge and Management
Applied/Translational Research
Organisational Leadership
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
To study endo-phenotyping disease, translational microbiomics, fungal infections, NTM infections, and clinical outcome. Achieved transformative results in understanding bronchiectasis, developing tools, and reducing healthcare utilization.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Organisational Leadership, Mixed-Methods, Knowledge Management
About this Content
Aims
To study endo-phenotyping disease, translational microbiomics, fungal infections, NTM infections, and clinical outcome improvements.
Background
Over 57 million people globally suffer from bronchiectasis, leading to poor quality of life, persistent infections, and economic burden.
Methods
Conducted research into microbiomes, fungi, and non-tuberculous mycobacteria; developed a one-stop service and a wearable intra-nasal device.
Results
Reduced hospitalization rates >50%; published >130 papers (65% in Tier 1 journals); trained new researchers; developed bioinformatics tools.
Conclusion
Achieved transformative results in understanding bronchiectasis, developing tools, and reducing healthcare utilization.
Lessons Learnt
Collaboration, teamwork, and addressing disease heterogeneity through interdisciplinary research are keys to success.
Additional Information
NHG Research Impact Award 2021 for Applied/Translational Research.
Keywords
Bronchiectasis, Microbiomes, Fungal Infections, NTM, Innovation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine NTU Singapore |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pulmonology, Respiratory Therapy, Intensive Care Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | A/Prof. Lim Yick Hou Albert |
Project Member(s) | A/Prof. John Abisheganaden |
Connect with this contributor!
A/Prof. Lim Yick Hou Albert - albert_ly_hou@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
416_TTSH_LKC_NHG_QI_Award_2021_Advancing_in_Bronchiectasis_Knowledge_n_Management.pdf