Private research grant: 3 medical studies win inaugural grant from philanthropic foundation

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Private research grant: 3 medical studies win inaugural grant from philanthropic foundation
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A private philanthropy is giving up to S$5 million each year to fund medical research projects, including one that could reduce heart disease risk in diabetics using low-cost medicines. That study is among the first three winners of the award from the Tanoto Foundation announced on Jul 4.

CNA speaks to Bey Soo Khiang , the foundation's executive advisor, and Associate Professor Rinkoo Dalan , Senior Consultant at the Department of Endocrinology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, the lead doctor behind a project on heart disease in diabetic patients.

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