NUS bổ nhiệm Giáo sư Rickie Patani gia nhập trường Y Yong Loo Lin vào tháng 8/2025

Professor Rickie Patani, who will soon join the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in August 2025, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. This prestigious recognition celebrates excellence in the field and is a testament to Prof Patani’s leadership and impact on medicine and society.

The prestigious recognition this year honours Prof Patani as one of 54 exceptional scientists who have made significant contributions to biomedical and health research.

A distinguished physician and scientist, Prof Patani has over a decade of research experience in neurodegeneration, particularly in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models. His work has significantly advanced understanding of ribonucleic acid (RNA) metabolism and cellular autonomy in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

Prof Patani has received multiple prestigious awards for his research, including the Lister Research Prize, the Brain Sciences Young Investigator Award, International 3Rs Prize, Paulo Gontijo Prize in Medicine, Graham Bull Prize, and Goulstonian Lectureship from the Royal College of Physicians.

At NUS, Prof Patani will be Professor of Neuroscience in the Departments of Medicine and Anatomy. He will also take on the role of Director of the Neurobiology Programme at the Life Sciences Institute.

In addition to his research and clinical roles, Prof Patani contributes to the scientific community through service on several influential panels, including the MRC Neuroscience and Mental Health Board, MRC Training and Careers Strategy Board, and the MND Association Funding Panel.

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