Tan Cher Heng

Associate Professor Tan Cher Heng is an Associate Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (Nanyang Technological University Singapore) and Assistant Dean (Clinical Research). He serves as a Senior Consultant at Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Department of Diagnostic Radiology and holds leadership roles in the National Healthcare Group (NHG) as Group Chief Research and Innovation Officer and Director of the Academic Partnerships Office. His expertise spans radiology, artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, and clinical research innovation. He completed an MBBS (Singapore), FRCR (UK), and an Executive MBA from Insead.

Education:

• MBBS, Singapore
• FRCR (UK)
• Abdominal Imaging Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Executive MBA from Insead

Research Interests:

His work focuses on advancing AI-driven diagnostics in radiology, optimizing imaging techniques for liver and prostate cancers, and translating clinical research into healthcare practice. He has pioneered initiatives like the national imaging AI platform (AimSG) and contributed to guidelines for imaging appropriateness and technology adoption. His research bridges clinical practice, innovation, and population health.

Articles Summary:

Recent publications emphasize AI applications in pneumonia diagnosis, radiology education, and liver/prostate cancer imaging. Themes include AI ethics, imaging cost-effectiveness, and guideline adaptation for diseases like tuberculosis and COVID-19. His work highlights leveraging technology to improve diagnostic accuracy and healthcare accessibility.

Labs/Teams:

He leads the Academic Partnerships Office and collaborates with global networks like the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology. His roles in NHG and LKCMedicine drive cross-disciplinary projects in AI, clinical research, and medical innovation.