NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

The U.S. ranks 24th globally in supporting seniors, lagging in healthcare, community engagement, security, and productivity. Switzerland leads, with Nordic countries excelling. The Global Aging Index highlights the need for improved systems to address aging populations' challenges, emphasizing the benefits of proactive adaptation.

The U.S. ranks 24th globally in preparing for its aging population, lagging behind countries like Switzerland and Singapore. The Global Aging Index highlights the U.S.'s need for improvement in seniors' well-being, equity, and security, with potential economic consequences for less financially secure seniors.

Singapore ranks top in Asia and among the world's top 10 for readiness to address ageing population challenges, according to a study by NUS and Columbia University. The Global Ageing Index assesses 143 countries across five domains: well-being, productivity and engagement, equity, cohesion, and security. Singapore excels in well-being and security but has room for improvement in productivity, engagement, equity, and cohesion. Initiatives like Healthier SG and Health District @ Queenstown aim to enhance societal adaptation to ageing.

Singapore ranks top in Asia and among the world's top 10 for aging population readiness, according to a study by NUS and Columbia University. The Global Aging Index assesses 143 countries across five domains. Singapore excels in well-being and security but has room for improvement in productivity, equity, and cohesion. Initiatives like Healthier SG and Age Well SG aim to enhance societal adaptation to aging.

L’Oréal partners with NUS to study soil microbes for sustainable plant yield. SK-II launches a unique concept store in Malaysia. Bvlgari focuses on luxury markets in India and Vietnam. Unilever invests in sun care and masstige. Clé de Peau Beauté enhances customer engagement. Beiersdorf optimistic about China approval for W630. Estée Lauder to launch Aqua Charge skin care line. Kao to roll out RNA analysis service. Coty boosts prestige beauty in India. Neutrogena targets anti-ageing market in Thailand.

The 21st IMS annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro discussed MRD testing, high-risk disease, CEPHEUS trial, and off-the-shelf CAR T-cell therapy. Topics included MRD testing's impact, defining high-risk myeloma, and the potential of allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy. CEPHEUS trial showed improved MRD negativity and PFS with daratumumab in myeloma treatment.

Dalal Al-Taweel, a pharmacist with a PhD, focuses on pharmacy education and patient-centered care. Atheer Awad, recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, researches 3D printing in pharmaceutics. Ana Begić works in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, emphasizing rare diseases. Sarah Dineen-Griffin researches minor ailments and digital health literacy. Sarira El-Den specializes in perinatal mental healthcare. Ömrüm Ergüven integrates AI with pharmacy. Zhe Han teaches pharmacotherapy, aiming to influence future pharmacists. Ling Wei Hii researches cancer and stem cell biology. Madeeha Malik, a healthcare entrepreneur, aims to innovate pharmacy education. Priscilla Kolibea Mante researches CNS conditions. Ayodeji Matuluko focuses on antimicrobial resistance. Claire O’Reilly emphasizes mental health in pharmacy. Aska Patel, a pharmacist and entrepreneur, discusses the future of pharmacy. Elsa López Pintor advocates for rational medicine use. Zahra Rattray researches drug delivery. Anastasia Shiamptanis focuses on patient safety. Fernanda Stumpf Tonin works on pharmacotherapy optimization. Farah Marie Towfic emphasizes the medicine supply chain. Irene S. Um aims to instill professional attitudes in pharmacy students.

Northern Trust and NUS partner to advance green finance innovation and blockchain adoption, focusing on tokenizing green bonds via Matrix Zenith for enhanced transparency and regulatory reporting. NUS becomes Singapore's first university to implement blockchain for ESG reporting, with academic engagement through the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme.

C22.1: KS1 iPSCs showed lower functional KMT2D expression, H3K4me1/2 levels, and differential gene expression related to KS1 phenotypes. C22.2: Single-cell genomics identified cell-type variation in expression and chromatin, regulatory elements, and eQTLs, facilitating precision medicine for neuropsychiatric disorders. C22.3: XDP-TE in TAF1 gene linked to XDP; ZNF91 establishes H3K9me3 and DNA methylation, crucial for TAF1 regulation. C22.4: MORC2 mutations cause diverse neurological disorders; multi-omics analysis revealed DNA methylation and transcriptome signatures, linking epigenetic silencing to phenotypic manifestation. C22.5: SIRT6 knockdown in Drosophila neurons reduced movement; in neuroblasts, it was lethal, highlighting its role in neurodevelopment. C22.6: Long-read genome sequencing improved diagnostic sensitivity, identified ZFHX3 GGC-repeat expansion as SCA4 cause, and demonstrated abnormal autophagy in affected cells.

Madam Chia Lu Ting, 71, regained mobility after using the Bixeps machine at Care Corner Senior Care Centre. Developed in Singapore, Bixeps uses low-energy magnetic fields to improve muscle mass in frail seniors. Clinical trials show significant improvements in muscle strength and pain reduction for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers explore broader benefits, including potential effects on cancer progression.