Dr Bernice Oh

Designations:

Consultant, Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital

Qualifications:

MBBS (S'pore), MMed (Paeds) (S'pore), MCI (S'pore)

Specialties/Sub-specialties:

Paediatric Haematology & Oncology, Paediatric Medicine

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Dr Bernice Oh graduated with MBBS at the National University of Singapore and was trained in paediatrics in Singapore.
Her clinical interests include the treatment of Childhood Leukaemias as well as Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas. She also has a keen interest in teaching and training the next generation of doctors and paediatricians. Her research interests are in: Immunotherapy for Childhood Leukaemias and Solid Tumours, and Treatment-related Toxicities of Childhood Cancers

Grants:
As Principal Investigator

2016-2019:
Exploring the CNS Toxicity of Dexamethasone in the Treatment of Paediatric ALL: A Multifaceted fMRI/ MRS Study including Innovative Use of Fitbit Trackers in Children

Funding Agency: NMRC New Investigator Grant

2017-2018:
The NUHkids “New Worlds” Project – Innovative use of projection mapping technology to reduce need for sedation for children undergoing PET-CT scans

Funding Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities Annual Grant Call 2017

2016:
An In-Vitro Study of Rituximab Cytotoxicity in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Natural Killer Cells and Complement

Funding Agency: NUH Pitch-For –Funds Grant Call October 2016

2015-2016:
The NUHkids Space Station – Movie distraction and use of an immersive space-like environment to reduce need for sedation for children undergoing MRI scans

Developed an ongoing clinical program where children undergo MRI scans without sedation
Funding Agency: Ronald McDonald House Charities Annual Grant Call 2015

2014 – 2016:
Exploring the CNS Toxicity of Dexamethasone in the Treatment of Paediatric ALL: A Multifaceted fMRI/MRS Study - Healthy Volunteer and Patient Pilot Study

Awarded in 2014 and 2015 for sequential studies
Funding Agency: NUH Clinician Scientist Program- Residency Grant Calls

Ongoing Studies

Exploring the CNS Toxicity of Dexamethasone in the Treatment of Paediatric ALL: A Multifaceted fMRI/MRS Study
Lead Investigator under the mentorship of A/Prof Allen Yeoh
Physiologic Hydrocortisone for the effects of Dexamethasone on brain function in normal healthy subjects: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Approach
Lead Investigator under the mentorship of A/Prof Allen Yeoh
Pilot Study of Expanded, Activated Haploidentical Natural Killer Cell Infusions for Sarcomas (NKEXPSARC)
Clinical Principal Investigator
Scientific Principal Investigator: Prof Dario Campana

Awards

2017 - ExxonMobil-NUS Research Fellowship for Clinicians
2017 - MOH Healthcare Research Scholarship: Master of Clinical Investigation

Professional Memberships

Paediatric Oncology Group Singapore - Leukemia Study Group Vice-Chair: 2016 - 2018
American Society of Hematology - International Associate Member: 2016 - present
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - Member

2024/05/02

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