Tanoto Foundation Professorships
Tanoto Foundation partners with SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre to establish Professorships and Research Initiatives in the areas of Diabetes, Medical Oncology and Cardiovascular Medicine.
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Research Initiatives
Since 2009, Tanoto Foundation has contributed catalytic funding to support scalable healthcare and medical research initiatives.
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Stunting
Tanoto Foundation supports Indonesia’s efforts to reduce stunting through the SIGAP program, aligning with the government’s ambitious targets. At the national level, we assist in implementing key stunting prevention initiatives, while at the sub-national level, we work with provincial and district governments to drive program convergence and behavior change communication.
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Milestones
2009
Established the Tanoto Professorship and Research Initiative in Diabetes, with the appointment of Professor Karl Tryggvason, aimed at advancing research in diabetes management.
SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre
2013
Established the Tanoto Professorship and Research Initiative in Oncology, with the appointment of Professor Lim Soon Thye, focusing on innovative approaches to cancer treatment.
SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre
2014
Established the Tanoto Professorship and Research Initiative in Cardiology, with the appointment of Professor Stuart Cook, dedicated to enhancing understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre
2017
Provided funding support for ViREMiCS, a state-of-the-art laboratory specializing in clinical sample handling and advanced molecular diagnostics, as well as virological, immunological, and genomic analysis.
SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre
2018
Supported the CHaMP and CRADLE initiatives, dedicated to researching and promoting best practices in early childhood development.
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
2022
Contributed to the Rare Disease Fund to provide long-term financial support for impacted patients.
Singapore Ministry of Health and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
2023
Provided funding to support gene therapy research targeting age-related macular degeneration.
Singapore National Eye Centre
2024
New medical research initiatives funded by Tanoto Foundation in the focus areas of: Cardiology, Maternal and Child Health, and Diabetes.
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