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 Today’s Insights, Tomorrow’s Impact The SingHealth Publish! Award recognises researchers who have published high quality articles in prestigious scientific or medical journals globally. NHCS is proud of our aspiring scientists – Asst Prof Lim Wei Wen, Senior Research Fellow from National Heart Research Institute (NHRIS) and Dr Wong Jie Jun, Senior Resident from Cardiology – for receiving this accolade, a testament to their significant contributions to cardiovascular research.

25 Nov 2025 | Stories from the Heart (NHCS) Read Story

Stories from the heart Hearts of Compassion: President’s Challenge 2025 For over two decades, NHCS has been a steadfast supporter of the SingHealth President’s Challenge 2025 (SHPC25). This year proved no exception, with departments across NHCS rallying together under the theme of “Your Compassion, Their Hope” to raise funds for beneficiaries in our community.

25 Nov 2025 | Stories from the Heart (NHCS) Read Story

Stories from the heart Stepping Up in Patient Safety An often-overlooked factor – patients’ footwear – presents a significant safety concern in fall prevention and ensuring a successful recovery. We find out how Team Smart Steps, a collaborative effort from Cardiac Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services (CPRS) and Nursing, tackled the problem at its source.

25 Nov 2025 | Stories from the Heart (NHCS) Read Story

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