Centre to Advance AI In Healthcare Launched In Singapore

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), and the National Healthcare Group (NHG) announced today the launch of the Centre of AI in Medicine (C-AIM) to advance the integration of AI in healthcare.

Led by NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, the centre aims to bridge the gap between AI technologies and practical applications in clinical settings.

Located within NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, C-AIM will focus on four key clinical areas: mental health, elderly frailty, medical imaging, and cancer screening.

This initiative aligns with Singapore’s second National AI Strategy (NAIS 2.0), which encourages the rollout of AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Professor Joseph Sung, Senior Vice-President of Health and Life Sciences at NTU and Co-Director of C-AIM, emphasized the importance of bridging technology development with real-world clinical applications.

“While Singapore has a strong foundation for the safe growth of AI in healthcare, more needs to be done,” he stated.

C-AIM seeks to overcome several critical barriers which are preventing the widespread adoption of AI in healthcare.

These challenges include insufficient clinical data proving AI’s ability to enhance patient outcomes, unresolved ethical and legal concerns, and the need for solid evidence that AI can lower workforce demands and healthcare expenses.

To meet these goals, C-AIM will carry out AI simulations and implementation studies. This will enable healthcare professionals to thoroughly evaluate AI tools before their deployment in real-world environments.

Professor Joseph Sung added that the centre’s multidisciplinary approach will ensure that AI solutions are accessible, affordable, and scalable.

As AI becomes more integrated into clinical practice, the center aims to ensure that both healthcare professionals and patients can reap the benefits of technological advancements in medicine.