Tai E Shyong

Tai E Shyong is an Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore with a joint appointment at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. He serves as a Senior Consultant in the Division of Endocrinology at the National University Hospital (NUH) and heads the Division of Endocrinology within NUH's Department of Medicine.

• Education: MB ChB (with commendation), MRCP (UK), FRCP, PhD

His research focuses on gene-environment interactions influencing cardiovascular risk factors, lipid metabolism, and insulin resistance in the Singapore population. He also investigates novel healthcare delivery models, including telecollaboration, telehealth, and data analytics to optimize health outcomes.

Selected publications highlight his expertise in genetic epidemiology, with studies on body mass index variations, type 2 diabetes loci, and susceptibility markers for autoimmune diseases like ankylosing spondylitis. These works intersect disciplines such as genomics, endocrinology, and public health analytics.

• Scientific Awards: Clinician Scientist Investigator Award (2005–2008), Clinician Scientist Award (Senior Investigator) (2009–2014)

Tai leads multidisciplinary teams in the Public Health Genomics initiative and contributes to strategic programs like the Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) and the Singapore Breast Cancer Cohort (SGBCC). His work aligns with national efforts to address diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease through integrated healthcare solutions.