WOO Fong Yeong, Brigitte

Dr. Brigitte WOO Fong Yeong is a Research Fellow at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, part of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds a PhD in Nursing from NUS, a Master of Clinical Research from the University of Manchester, and a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Hons) from NUS. Previously a registered nurse in critical care at National University Hospital, she transitioned to academia with a focus on advanced practice nursing, professional development, and cardiovascular health. Her research collaborates with Singapore’s Ministry of Health to inform policy, and she teaches in undergraduate nursing programs.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing), National University of Singapore (2016–2019)
• Master of Clinical Research, University of Manchester (2013–2016)
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Hons), National University of Singapore (Prior to 2013)

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes advanced practice nursing roles, nurse professional development, atrial fibrillation management, and healthcare service evaluation. Recent projects include evaluating nurse-led clinics for cardiovascular patients and exploring AI’s role in nursing education.

Awards:

• 2024 Venus International Foundation Young Woman Researcher Award
• 2023 National University Health System Research Excellence Award
• 2013 University of Manchester International Scholarship

Grants & Projects:

• PI: Unveiling the Path to Motherhood: Exploring Nurses' Experiences and Perceptions of Working During Pregnancy through Photovoice (2023–2025)
• EOCD Seed Grant: Exploring Nurses' Career Development (2020–2021)

She is affiliated with Sigma Theta Tau International’s Upsilon Eta Chapter and actively contributes to nursing education through simulation-based teaching and qualitative research methodologies.