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Guidelines for Clinical Practice in Radiology (Malaysia) First and Second Edition.
Under her tutelage, there are now several outstanding neuroradiologists in Malaysia
who are now taking leadership roles. Mention two would be Dr Norzaini Rose, who
is now Senior Consultant Neuroradiologist and Head of the Department of Radiology
at National Cancer Institute Putrajaya, and Prof Kartini Rahmat, who is Head of the
Department of Biomedical Imaging, Universiti Malaya.
In summary, Prof. Dr Norlisah Mohd Ramli’s academic background, extensive
research contributions, and leadership in radiology underscore her signicant
impact on the eld. Her work continues to advance our understanding of neuroimaging and its applications, while her diverse interests and roles highlight her dedication to her profession and personal growth.
Dr Norzaini Rose Binti Mohd Zain
Dr Norzaini Rose is a Neuroradiologist who graduated with her MBBS degree from
the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, in 1995. She subsequently completed her Master’s in Radiology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in
2003. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR, UK) in
2011. She then did her Neuroradiology Fellowship under the Subspecialty Program
of the Ministry of Health Malaysia from 2007 to 2009, followed by fellowships at
the Royal Melbourne Hospital from 2008 to 2009 and at the Brain Research Institute,
Melbourne, Australia, in 2009.
Professional Roles andAchievements
Dr Norzaini Rose is currently a Senior Consultant Neuroradiologist and Head of
Department, Radiology, at the National Cancer Institute Putrajaya. She is also the
National Head of Radiology Specialties for the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Her
leadership extends to coordinating the Neuroradiology Fellowship Program under
the Ministry of Health, a program she pioneered. She chairs several committees and
is an active participant in multiple local and regional radiological committees.
Dr Norzaini Rose is an Ordinary Member of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia,
a Co-opted Council Committee member (National Head of Specialty for Radiology)
at the College of Radiology Malaysia, a UK Fellow of the Royal College of
Radiologists, and a Registered Specialist on the National Specialist Registry. She
also holds membership in the European Society of Radiologists.
In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, Dr Norzaini Rose has contributed
to journal publications and clinical management guidelines, including the Malaysian
Consensus and Standard Operating Procedures for Neurosciences and Radiology
Services. Among the notable ones are Clinical Practice Guidelines in the
Management of Multiple Sclerosis and Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in 2015,
Malaysian Consensus Statement on Brain Death 2023, and Handbook on Young
Onset Dementia in 2014 and 2018. She is a frequent presenter at local and international conferences and received multiple Excellent Service Awards in 2007, 2015,
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and 2018. As the National Head of Specialty for Clinical Radiology since 2022, her
leadership involves overseeing the Radiology services in 149 public hospitals in
Malaysia and developing standards and policies that overarches into the realm of
Radiology practice for the entire country.
Her research interests include neuroinammatory diseases, demyelinating disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. She has various publications, including studies on multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, and comparative studies on
tumefactive demyelinating lesions and CNS neoplasms.
Dr Norzaini Rose is a dedicated and accomplished neuroradiologist who has
made signicant contributions to the eld. Her expertise, leadership, and research
have positively impacted Malaysia’s healthcare system and patient care.
Professor Dr Kartini Rahmat
Professor Dr Kartini Binti Rahmat is a Consultant Radiologist and distinguished
professor in the Department of Biomedical Imaging at the Faculty of Medicine,
Universiti Malaya (UM). She holds an MBBS from UM and a Master of Radiology
(UM) and is a Fellowship member of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR).
She completed subspecialty training in Breast Imaging at the Royal Perth Hospital,
Australia (2008). She furthered into diagnostic Neuroradiology fellowship training
at the Universiti Malaya Medical Center under the preceptorship of Professor Dr
Norlisah Ramli (2010–2012), followed by an Advanced Neuroimaging Fellowship
at the Queensquare Hospital London (UK) under the European Society of Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (ESMRMB) MRI observership program (2016). Her expertise
spans medical diagnostic imaging, focusing on cancer imaging and diagnostic neuroradiology, including advanced modalities such as MRI, mammography, ultrasound, CT scans, and stereotactic-guided breast biopsy.
Professional Roles Professor Kartini has held various administrative positions at
UM.She is currently the Head of the Department of Biomedical Imaging and has
led the Universiti Malaya Research Imaging Center from January 2018–2024. She
has served in several leadership positions, including Chairman of the Scientic
Committee and Coordinator of postgraduate programs. She is an Ordinary Member
of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia and a Council Committee member at the
College of Radiology Malaysia; she has contributed to National clinical guidelines
in radiology and coordinated major congresses such as the Asian Association of
Radiology and Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology 2021 (AOCR).
Achievements
Professor Kartini is a prominent gure in radiology, with numerous
awards to her name. She was a multiple award recipient at the Malaysian Congress of
Radiology (MCOR) in 2022 and has been recognized for her research in Automated
breast ultrasound and liver brosis. Her scientic contributions extend internationally, earning awards at prominent conferences such as the ASEAN Oceanian Congress
of Radiology and the College of Radiology Annual Scientic Meetings. Additionally,
she holds certications in clinical MRI teaching from the European Society of
Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology. She has been consistently recognized
with Excellent Service Awards by UM for her academic and clinical contributions.
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Professor Kartini has extensive work and numerous publications, many of which
have been featured in WoS-indexed journals. She has published over 120 peerreviewed articles, with over 2500 citations, an H index of 29 [Google Scholar] and
a PubMed H index of 21. Professor Kartini’s research in neuroimaging is particularly notable. She has signicantly contributed to understanding microstructural
changes in neurodegenerative diseases and other neurological conditions. Her studies include investigating persistent postural-perceptual dizziness and examining
alterations in the delicate network responsible for maintaining balance. Additionally,
she has explored the microstructural integrity of peripheral nerves in CharcotMarie- Tooth disease, highlighting abnormalities in nerve structures through MRI
evaluation.
In neuroimaging for epilepsy, Professor Kartini has delved into current practices
and evolving trends, offering insights into MRI imaging techniques for managing
refractory epilepsy. Her work also extends to CNS tuberculous and brain tumor
research, where vascular and contrasted perfusion-weighted MRI imaging provided
crucial ndings for assessing brain vascularity, contributing valuable data on brain
changes in these conditions. Prof. Kartini’s research on pediatric neuroimaging is
equally impressive, with studies on white matter maturation in children with developmental delays using diffusion tensor imaging.
Apart from neuroimaging, the range of diagnostic imaging in Professor Kartini’s
research portfolio is vast. The area of her research entails studies on the diagnosis
and detection of breast cancer, including the evaluation of advanced breast MRI
techniques, mammographic density, automated breast ultrasound, and the applications of machine learning Articial Intelligence. Her research also covers novel
imaging techniques, such as fusion imaging for detecting axillary lymph node
metastasis and exploring the role of single necleotide polymorphism (SNPs) in
mammographic density. Professor Kartini’s diverse contributions underscore her
expertise and impact across multiple medical imaging domains.
Professor Kartini’s expertise, leadership, and research have profoundly impacted
the biomedical imaging eld. Her contributions have advanced our understanding of
various diseases and improved patient care. She is a role model for aspiring radiologists and a valuable asset to the medical community.
Future Directions andConclusion
As the eld of neuroradiology continues to evolve, female neuroradiologists have a
unique opportunity to shape its future. They can contribute to research, clinical
practice, and education advancements by leveraging their skills, expertise, and
perspectives.
One potential direction for female neuroradiologists is to embrace emerging
technologies and methodologies to investigate novel areas in neuroradiology. This
could involve exploring the applications of articial intelligence, machine learning,
and advanced imaging techniques to improve diagnosis, treatment planning, and
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patient outcomes. Additionally, female neuroradiologists can play a crucial role in
mentoring and supporting younger female colleagues, creating a more inclusive and
supportive environment within the eld. By sharing their experiences, providing
guidance, and advocating for their advancement, they can help to inspire the next
generation of female neuroradiologists.
The contributions of women in neuroradiology have been transformative, shaping both the practice and research of the eld across Southeast Asia. Pioneering
gures like Professor Dr Norlisah Ramli, Dr Norzaini Rose, and Professor Dr
Kartini Rahmat have made signicant strides in neuroimaging, revolutionizing the
early detection of neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors. Their work highlights the exceptional impact of female neuroradiologists and inspires future
generations.
This chapter underscores women’s evolving representation and leadership in
neuroradiology, reecting a growing recognition of their vital role in advancing
diagnostic practices and research innovations. Building on these achievements by
fostering collaboration, supporting emerging talents, and promoting diversity is
imperative as we look to the future. By doing so, the eld of neuroradiology can
continue to thrive and evolve, ultimately improving patient outcomes and expanding our understanding of the brain.
Women InRadiology andNeuroradiology inNepal
Dr Akriti Baral
There are no female neuroradiologists from Nepal; however, there are few general
radiologists who have shown excellence in this sector.
Dr Benu Wagle Lohani
One of the inuential female radiologists is Professor Benu Wagle Lohani. She
completed her MBBS from Chennai University, India in the year 1992 and PostGraduation in Radiodiagnosis and Imaging from PGIMER, Chandigarh, India in
1998. She joined the Department of Radiology & Imaging of TU Teaching Hospital,
IOM from March 1998.
She was the former Head of the Department of Radiology & Imaging at Institute
of Medicine, TU Teaching Hospital & also the PG coordinator of MDRD of the
institute. She has been actively involved in the academics, research, and services of
the department. She practices Diagnostic Radiology with special interest in
Women’s Imaging.
She was also the coordinator for curriculum development of radiology specialty
for National Board of Medical Specialties (NBMS) at Medical Education
Commission (MEC) under the Government of Nepal which has started from the
year 2021. She was also former General Secretory of Nepal Radiologists’
Association (NRA) and organized the rst international conference of Radiology
(SACOR 2008) in Nepal, has presented a number of papers in national and
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international conferences, authored and coauthored scientic publications in
national and international journals. She is also a resource person, chairperson, &
panelist for conferences and CMEs, peer reviewer for journals. She is a member of
Ethical Review Board of Nepal Health Research Council.
Dr Akriti Baral
Dr Akriti Baral completed her MBBS at Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal, graduating in 2013. She is currently pursuing her residency in Radiology at the same
institution, with a focus on expanding her expertise in this dynamic eld. In a country where the number of female neuroradiologists is limited, Dr Baral has developed
a strong passion for both Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology. Her ambition is not only to contribute to these specialized elds but also to inspire more
women to take up roles in these underrepresented areas of medicine. Additionally,
she is actively involved in research, currently conducting a study titled “Rotterdam
CT Severity Index in Predicting Early Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury.” Her
work aims to enhance the understanding of traumatic brain injury prognosis, ultimately improving patient outcomes in a critical area of medical care.
Women inNeuroradiology inSingapore
LingLingChan
Today, the practice of neuroradiology in public and private institutions on our little
red dot is supported in no small part by women who trained locally and/or elsewhere
around the world in diagnostic imaging of the brain, head and neck, and spine and
neurointerventional radiology. Women neuroradiologists in Singapore have excelled
professionally in the eld, with many leading in both the clinic and academia. This
Chapter celebrates the contributions of women in neuroradiology in Singapore,
exemplied by the following individuals in alphabetical order.
Dr Chan Ling Ling, a Professor at the Radiological Sciences and Neuroscience
Academic Clinical Programs in Duke-NUS Medical School, is the Academic Vice
Chair, Research, Radiological Sciences at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic
Medical Center; Vice-Chair, Research Training Review Panel, Ministry of Health,
Singapore; Research Director, Division of Radiological Sciences and in the Research
Executive Committee, Research Ofce, Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
(Fig.23.38). She is also an Examiner at the Joint MMed (Diagnostic Radiology)—
Final FRCR Part B examinations, President of Neuroradiology Subsection,
Singapore Radiological Society and was Program Chair of the highly successful
2023 AOCNR-SGCR meeting. She currently leads a SingHealth team evaluating
the impact of ultra-high eld MRI ownership for research and the clinic.
Dr Chan started radiology training in the SGH after medical school at the
National University of Singapore. The mystery of radiological diagnosis intrigued
her, and the immense impact Radiology has on patient care drew her in. After FRCR
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specialist accreditation, she completed an almost 2-year clinical neuroradiology fellowship stint at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas Children’s Hospital and
The Methodist Hospital in the Houston Texas Medical Center. This exposed her to
state-of-the-art management of brain and head & neck tumors, neurovascular intervention and clinical research. Helming Neurology, Neurosurgery, brain tumor,
Neuro-ophthalmology, and Oculoplastic X-Ray rounds for nearly 2-decades as
SGH faculty further honed her clinical acumen and helped her build strong rapport
with clinicians. She collaborates with MR radiography and physicist teams to translate advanced MRI techniques into service to solve clinical problems. She credits
mentors and seniors such as Drs Tan Kim Ping, Wilfred Peh, John Hoe, Vincent
Chong, Tan Bien Soo, Winston Lim, Lo Yew Long, Tchoyoson Lim, Tan Eng King,
Thng Choon Hua, Andrew Tan, Louis Tan, Tay Kiang Hiong, Chan Lai Peng, Larry
Ginsberg, Don Schomer, and Normal Leeds for their inspiration and support, and
many opportunities they have availed her to grow professionally in the eld.
Dr Chan is a three-time national Clinician Scientist awardee, leading a neuroimaging research program focusing on chronic neurological diseases such as
Parkinsonism, gait disorders, traumatic brain injury, aging, and dementia. She has
local, international, university, and industry collaborations with centers from Korea,
Taiwan, Europe, and USA.Her partnerships have widened the repertoire of advanced
MRI and AI tools that her team evaluates and uses to track structural and functional
changes in disease and aid in the neuroradiological workow for diagnosis and
prediction of neuropathology. She has 200 peer-reviewed publications, 4940
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citations, and an i10-index of 116. As academic faculty of the three Singapore medical schools, Dr Chan has mentored many students in research, presented or coauthored >260 abstracts at local, regional, and international conferences, and
received numerous national and international scientic awards and accolades as PI
or mentor. She is an invited speaker at numerous international conferences, including the RSNA and ISMRM.
Dr Chan is free spirited and enjoys diversity, swimming, cycling, pushing her
limits, and connecting with nature in hiking, imbibing festivities and also checking
out the less trodden paths in her travels.
Dr Fan Yoke Fun was a pioneer female neuroradiologist from Singapore. She
graduated from the Medical School in the National University of Singapore in 1979
and was among the few from her graduating class to choose to specialize in
Diagnostic Radiology. Plain lm interpretation was what attracted Dr Fan to
Radiology. She underwent training in Diagnostic Radiology locally, and for a year
in Guy’s Hospital under Drs Hugh Saxton, Sheila Rankin, and John Reidy as part of
the training program then. She enjoyed her time in London very much. She was
conferred her specialist FRCR certication in Diagnostic Radiology by the Royal
College of Radiologists, United Kingdom, in 1984. Thereafter, she joined the
Singapore General Hospital, the largest public and teaching hospital in Singapore,
as faculty. Among the largely male dominated faculty in Singapore General Hospital,
Dr Fan was well known for her attention to detail and good and quick pair of hands.
She was the go-to guru for difcult procedures such as lymphangiography. She was
interested in patterns and “things” that did not conform to the usual or stereotype.
To understand and differentiate what was abnormal from the range of normal and
attendant variations, she painstakingly collected many radiological cases for teaching. She put her case collection and sharp eyes to good use in tutorials and was a
favorite sought-after tutor among radiology trainees. Singapore General Hospital
was also the rst to spearhead and lead in subspecialty radiology practice in
Singapore.
Even though Dr Fan was an unwilling head and neck radiologist to start off due
to limited clinical indications in those early days, her love for and dedication to the
unusual and non-stereotypical led her to amass many excellent illustrative imaging
cases from clinical reporting. These were featured among her more than 40 pictorial
essays published in peer reviewed journals where she described the many facets of
local and perineural spread of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and complications to
treatment, in partnership with Dr Vincent Chong, who had a air for academic writing. This was a massive feat especially as access to publications and journals in
Singapore was hard to come by at that time. In 2005, Dr Fan took the courage as a
senior female steward neuroradiologist to join Dr James Khoo at the Diagnostic
Imaging Department in the Singapore National Cancer Center to help attend to the
heavy service load of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and other head and neck cancers
seen in the then “young” institution. At the current time, Dr Fan is happily retired,
and enjoying life travelling with her better half.
Dr Kheok Si Wei is a Neuroradiologist and Head and Neck Radiologist at
Singapore General Hospital. After graduating with a medical degree from the
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National University of Singapore, she did her Radiology residency in SingHealth,
Singapore. Upon joining the hospital as a certied radiologist, she had the opportunity to take up short visiting fellowships at University Hospital in Frankfurt,
Germany and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, USA.Under the Singapore
Ministry of Health Manpower Development Plan, she furthered her specialist training in Head and Neck Imaging at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Inrmary, USA.
She returned to Singapore at the peak of the Covid pandemic, where apart from
reporting unusual presentations of the disease, she helped to re-organize the medical
student radiology elective program in the division to adapt to the new requirements.
In 2023, the Neuroradiology section became a newly formed department and at the
time of writing she serves as Director of Head and Neck Radiology, Director of
MRI patient care services, and Deputy Head of Department for Neuroradiology at
Singapore General Hospital.
She holds academic appointments at all three medical schools in Singapore and
shares her knowledge as an invited conference speaker, as well as through teaching
residents and medical students. She is committed to the development of an excellent
head and neck radiology unit with the collective efforts of the team. In addition, she
oversees the MRI service in the division, which is one of the busiest in the nation,
together with a group of dedicated and highly skilled radiographers.
Her current research interests are in multidisciplinary collaborations to develop
deep learning models in enhancing patient care, to explore the potential of imaging
science in uncovering previously undetected diseases, and to predict difcult head
and neck surgeries.
Rain or shine, what motivates her to turn up to work is the meaningfulness she
nds in serving a broader population in a government public hospital.
Dr Sumeet Kumar is a Senior Consultant Neuroradiologist at the National
Neuroscience Institute (NNI), with over 11years of experience in advancing the
eld of neuroradiology. She plays a vital role in academic medicine in Singapore,
serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School and the
Director of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research within the
Radiological Sciences Academic Clinical Program (RADSC ACP) at SingHealth
Duke-NUS Academic Medical Center. Additionally, she holds the position of
Research Head for the Neuroradiology Department at NNI.
Passionate about educating the next generation of radiologists, Dr Kumar teaches
at the European Courses for Neuroradiology, organized by the European Society of
Neuroradiology, and has been invited to speak at numerous prestigious local and
international conferences, including the European Congress of Radiology, the
European Society of Neuroradiology, and the International Society for Magnetic
Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM). In 2016, Dr Kumar’s contributions to education
were recognized with the Residency Education Award.
Dr Kumar’s research focuses on dementia and normal pressure hydrocephalus,
with several peer-reviewed publications in these areas. A recipient of the
RADScience ACP Pitch for Funds grant, she has conducted research on Diffusion
Kurtosis Imaging in Alzheimer’s disease, a study that earned the SingHealth
Publish! 2023 award. Dr Kumar began her medical career in Mumbai, India, and
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went on to specialize in neuroradiology through fellowships in London, UK.After
relocating to Singapore in 2009, she completed advanced specialist training and
joined NNI in 2013. In 2015, Dr Kumar obtained the European Diploma in
Neuroradiology and completed a fellowship at Leiden University, focusing on
dementia and neuropsychiatric lupus research using 7T MRI technology.
Outside of professional achievements, Dr Kumar takes pride in a wide range of
experiences that have shaped her emotional intelligence and cross-cultural communication skills. These include teaching radiology in Kenya, hosting a children’s TV
show, participating in theater and storytelling workshops, and exploring activities
like skydiving and paragliding. Driven by a passion for learning, Dr Kumar constantly seeks new skills and challenges.
Dr Lishya Liauw studied Medicine at Leiden University in the Netherlands. For
specialist training, she was considering Otolaryngology and as an intended preparation she worked 1year in General Surgery as a junior doctor not in residency training. The Netherlands does not implement the HO and MO system for junior doctors
as in Singapore or the UK.Dutch junior doctors work within a residency training
program or do similar work outside a residency training. During her year in General
Surgery, she frequently consulted the radiologist for patients presenting with “acute
abdomen”. She was fascinated by the use of Ultrasonography as a rst line diagnostic imaging method and wanted to be able to master Ultrasonography. Since no
immediate positions were open for the Radiology residency training, she started off
in a junior doctor position not in residency training in the Neuroradiology section of
the Diagnostic Radiology department in Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC).
One year later, she started the ofcial residency training in LUMC.
For subspecialization within radiology, she considered Interventional Radiology
and Neuroradiology/Head Neck radiology and decided on the latter in view of
more variety. In the early times that she trained and worked in radiology, there were
not many female radiologists, the majority were men. But her batch of trainees
started with increasing number of female trainees although the majority were male.
She was unaware of the concept of mentorship but in retrospect she would have
appreciated help to navigate life in radiology waters, she experienced that the old
boys network did not include women. She tried research during her PhD training
but decided it was not a perfect t. Since 2008, she works as a neuroradiologist in
Singapore, currently in Singapore General Hospital. She always liked the idea of
having an overseas experience and Singapore seemed a good t with the high quality of healthcare and the English language spoken. Finally, she has moved more
into Head and Neck Radiology, which is a challenging eld but so much more
enjoyable with an improved understanding of the intricate anatomy. In both the
Netherlands and Singapore, she has been engaged in administrative positions. She
likes to facilitate, simplify and streamline processes. In both the Netherlands and
Singapore, she has been engaged in administrative positions, where she enjoys
facilitating, simplifying, and streamlining processes. She brings the same strengths
to her new role as the team Wellness Advocate. She prefers working in this environment due to the stimulating effect of newbee trainees and need to keep updated in
her eld.
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Dr Ai Peng Tan is a senior consultant at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging,
National University Hospital, Singapore, and a clinician-scientist funded by the
National Medical Research Council. Dr Tan also has a joint appointment at the
A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) as a
Principal Investigator, where she assumes leadership of the Neuroimaging Domain
and spearheads neuroimaging research pertaining to GUSTO, the biggest birth
cohort study in Singapore. In 2016, Dr Tan was honored with the Academic
Medicine Development Award and completed a prestigious Pediatric Neuroradiology
Fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust,
which included a pivotal research attachment at the Center for the Developing
Brain, King’s College London. This experience laid the foundation for a distinguished career in pediatric brain mapping research. Dr Tan possesses in-depth
knowledge of various advanced neuroimaging techniques, including diffusion tensor imaging and functional MRI, that form the basis of human brain mapping. Her
research focuses on clinical translation of MRI-based brain connectivity proling,
particularly in neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders. She is currently
recognized as the sole neuroradiologist in Singapore actively conducting research in
the mapping of the developing human brain. This recognition is further highlighted
by the recent award of the National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Transition
Award for the research proposal “Precision BRAin COnnectivity Proling of
Learning Difculties for future therapeutic strategy using network-targeted neurostimulation (BRACO-LD).” As the Research Director for the Department of
Diagnostic Radiology at NUS and the Department of Diagnostic Imaging at NUH,
Dr Tan oversees signicant research initiatives and contributes actively to the scientic community through membership on the NHG Domain Specic Review Board
(DSRB). Dr Tan is also an established academic writer and speaker, having presented at numerous local and international conferences and published extensively in
peer-reviewed journals. Driven by a vision to embed MRI-based brain network proling into clinical practice for children with neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, Dr Tan is actively engaged in the development of brain- network
targeted interventions to further advance this critical eld of research. Outside of the
professional realm, Dr Tan is passionate about traveling. The combination of solo
travel, great coffee, people watching, and music is her idea of a perfect vacation.
This balance of exploration and relaxation provides a refreshing complement to a
demanding career in neuroimaging research
Dr Judy Tan started her radiology training soon after graduating from medical
school, National University of Singapore in 2000. She obtained her postgraduate
qualications from the Royal College of Radiologists, UK and National University
of Singapore in 2005. She embarked on her neuroradiology subspecialty training in
Singapore General Hospital, which is the largest acute tertiary hospital in Singapore
with nearly 1800 beds and over 50 clinical specialties. She chose Neuroradiology as
she felt that imaging plays a very important role in this specialty, and often has a
strong correlation with patients’ clinical signs and symptoms. In 2007, she obtained
an MRI visiting fellowship at the NewYork University Medical Center. This was
followed by a SingHealth HMDP fellowship in Diagnostic Radiology to pursue her