Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RIE)

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2026/03/18

About Research, Innovation & Enterprise at, Alexandra Hospital

Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RIE), established in 2018 under Medical Affairs at Alexandra Hospital (AH) is led by the Vice Chairman Medical Board (Research). The team facilitates projects and supports researchers, specialising in health services research, public health, epidemiological studies, healthcare technology, and healthcare evaluation.

AH RIE team evaluates different healthcare delivery models, care consolidation, and multimorbidity management. The research team offers quantitative, qualitative, and artificial intelligence capabilities. Addressing Singapore's aging population and rising healthcare demands, the RIE team conducts evidence-based research to improve patient outcomes and care quality. In partnerships with government and industry, the office bridges clinical practice and research innovation, supporting strategic interventions that enhance patient experience and maintain high care standards.

Achievements at a Glance

Strong research contributions: 81 publications from 2021 to 2025, contributing to advancements in healthcare knowledge and practice
Significant grant involvement: Played a key role in securing and supporting SGD 4.95 million in research funding from national and institutional bodies, enabling medical and healthcare innovation projects.
Collaborations across healthcare ecosystem: Worked closely with a wide range of partners to improve patient care and healthcare systems:
- Internal: AH clinicians, nursing, pharmacy, MSW
- External: MoHT, NUS/NUHS, Synapxe, SICM, GBD
Commitment to education and capability building: Organised and contributed to training initiatives such as:
- Workshops on AI and digital health
- Training in qualitative research methods for healthcare staff

Our People

Dr Amartya Mukhopadhyay

Senior Consultant (Head of Alex Research Office)

Research Interest: Respiratory medicine, intensive care medicine, health services research

Research Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xq89ECIAAAAJ&hl=en

Email: [email protected]

Kayo Sakamoto

Research Scientist

Research Interest: Precision medicine, clinical decision support, brain and cognitive healthcare

LinkedIn Profile: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/kayo-sakamoto-85baba25

Email: [email protected]

Bundele Anjali Manish

Senior Research Fellow

Research Interest: Advancing traditional qualitative methodologies in health services research, developing AI‑augmented qualitative approaches integrating LLMs and computer vision, evaluating health services and technologies through qualitative and interpretive lenses, co‑designing user‑centred health services and interventions through collaborative engagement

Research Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anjali_Bundele

Email: [email protected]

Foong Hui Foh

Senior Research Fellow

Research Interest: Social gerontology, secondary data analysis, biostatistics

Research Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8HAT5zkAAAAJ&hl=en

Email: [email protected]

Jaminah Ali

Research Assistant

Research Interest: Clinical research, qualitative methodology, health services research

LinkedIn Profile: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/jaminahali

Email: [email protected]

Amanda Yap

Research Assistant

Research Interest: Non-communicable diseases, mixed methods

Email: [email protected]

Current Projects and Key Initiatives

Identifying Multimorbidity Clusters and Their Impact on Healthcare Utilization and Costs Among Older Patients in Singapore
Comparative Effectiveness of Integrated Care versus Conventional Multi-Specialty Care on Healthcare Utilization, Costs, and Medication Burden among Adults with Multimorbidity: A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study
Capturing the Catheter Journey: An Exploration of the lived experiences through Photovoice
Breaking the News, Bearing the Weight: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Emotional Adaptation, Identity, Stigma, and Financial Strain Following Spinal Cord Injury in Singapore
“Sometimes I see myself as a performer”: A Qualitative Exploration of LGBTQ+ Healthcare Workers’ Experiences in Singapore
Longitudinal Databases for Chronic Diseases in Alexandra Hospital
Clusters And Trajectories of Multimorbidity in Public Acute General Hospital Patients

Recent Publications

Bundele, A., Lim, H. W., Mukhopadhyay, A., Phan, P. H., & Sumner, J. (2024). Divergent views on prescription adherence: A qualitative comparison of perspectives from the patient, pharmacist, and physician triad. European Journal of Internal Medicine, 129, 146–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejim.2024.06.016
Bundele, A., Mukhopadhyay, A., Sumner, J., & Hong, W. Z. (2023). Understanding inpatient acuity grading in hospitalised patients in an integrated care model. International Journal of Integrated Care, 23(S1), 212. https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.icic23400
Mukhopadhyay, A., Sumner, J., Ling, L. H., Quek, R. H. C., Tan, A. T. H., Teng, G. G., Seetharaman, S. K., Gollamudi, S. P. K., Ho, D., & Motani, M. (2022). Personalised Dosing Using the CURATE.AI Algorithm: Protocol for a Feasibility Study in Patients with Hypertension and Type II Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(15), 8979. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19158979
Mukhopadhyay, A., Mohankumar, B., Chong, L. S., Hildon, Z. J., Tai, B. C., & Quek, S. C. (2021). Factors and experiences associated with unscheduled 30-day hospital readmission: A mixed method study. Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore, 50(10), 751–764. https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2020522
Sumner, J., Ali, J. M., Motani, M., Ang, A., Ho, D., & Mukhopadhyay, A. (2025). Artificial intelligence guided dosing decisions: a qualitative study on health care provider perspectives. BMJ Health & Care Informatics, 32(1), e101461. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjhci-2025-101461
Shankar, R., & Mukhopadhyay, A. (2025). Social media insights on sepsis management using advanced natural language processing techniques. Critical Care, 29(1), 115. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-025-05344-4

Contact Us

For any queries or collaboration opportunities, please contact Amartya Mukhopadhyay at [email protected] or Foong Hui Foh at [email protected].