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
2017-2018:
The NUHkids “New Worlds” Project – Innovative use of projection mapping technology to reduce need for sedation for children undergoing PET-CT scans
o 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
o 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
o Developed an ongoing clinical program where children undergo MRI scans without sedation
o 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
o Awarded in 2014 and 2015 for sequential studies
o 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