Overview

The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is involved in a wide range of cardiovascular research projects and clinical trials to improve diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for our patients. The National Heart Research Institute Singapore (NHRIS) was established to bring cardiovascular research to new heights through NHCS' strategic collaboration with the Duke-NUS Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders Signature Research Programme.

The NHRIS seeks to transform cardiovascular medicine via the power of basic and clinical research. NHCS has also embarked on the Academic Medicine journey with the introduction of the Cardiovascular Academic Clinical Programme, which seeks to improve the lives and outcomes through enhanced patient care, education and research.

Our Vision

Transforming cardiovascular outcomes through patient-centred research.

Our Mission

To use innovative approaches to identify disease mechanisms and to combine this knowledge with medical technologies and clinical research to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.

Research Structure

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Recent News

Stories from the heart A Magician's Dream The Heartlanders Programme is supported by a $6.5 million funding from Lien Foundation to integrate and deliver generalist palliative care upstream by cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to patients with needs. Over the next five years, more than 9,000 heart failure patients are expected to benefit from the programme.

30 Sep 2025 | Stories from the Heart (NHCS) Read Story

Stories from the heart Making Every Step Count in Patient Care Nursing is one of the most physically demanding professions. Ward nurses in particular, have to perform a myriad of duties from the bench to the bedside. Determined to improve nurses’ well-being and dedicate more time for patient care, Team Maverick initiated a project to tackle this everyday challenge.

30 Sep 2025 | Stories from the Heart (NHCS) Read Story

Stories from the heart Stories Behind Every Heartbeat This year, NHCS commemorates 35 years of pioneering heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support programmes, a milestone that reflects decades of medical advancements, unwavering dedication, and new beginnings.

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