A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP)

The A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) – formerly known as the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) – is host to a range of research activities that emphasise human potential and opportunities to improve health and well-being across the life course. We enable this through our research, as well as the support and participation of multiple ecosystem partners within and beyond A*STAR.

Through our work, we hope to enable communities and societies to be better versions of themselves, through opportunities to understand and access ladders for improved health and well-being. These include observational studies, pilot interventions, and evidence recommendations to practitioners and policy makers. 

Our aim is to be a lead institute contributing to Singapore's vision to build human capital and potential, as part of the Human Health and Potential domain in RIE2025. Our strong foundational capabilities in translational research, renewed focus areas and commitment to supporting Singapore’s needs in population health will help advance human potential, health and well-being.