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From Advanced Cardiac Imaging to the Frontiers of Healthy Aging

With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and more than 16,000 citations, his research widely referenced in clinical literature and adopted in practice internationally.

Dr Kiat’s Research Bridges
Scientific, Cultural, and Clinical Frontiers

Medical imaging graphic representing a heart, illustrating the Development of Quantitative Gated SPECT (QGS) study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 1995

CARDIAC IMAGING

Dr Kiat co-developed QGS and QPS cardiac imaging software, used worldwide and cited in research shaping cardiovascular risk assessment.

Macro photograph of dried reishi mushrooms, representing traditional Chinese herbal medicine

HERBAL MEDICINE

Dr Kiat lab applied cutting-edge molecular techniques to demonstrate antioxidant properties of traditional Chinese herbal extracts in laboratory studies 

Older man smiling while practising Tai Chi outdoors with a group, representing exercise for heart health

PREVENTATIVE HEART CARE

Dr Kiat led clinical trials investigating the potential cardiovascular benefits of Tai Chi

Selective Research Highlights

Cardiologist using advanced heart imaging technology – nuclear cardiology and SPECT scan

Prognostic Power of Myocardial Perfusion SPECT

Published in: American Journal of Cardiology, 1989

Infrared light therapy and neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s disease – integrative brain health innovation

Exploratory Research into Infrared Light Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease

Reported by:

Surfers Health, 2021

Quantitative Gated SPECT (QGS) software visual – breakthrough in nuclear cardiac imaging

Development of Quantitative Gated SPECT (QGS)

Published in: Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 1995

Gut-brain connection in neurodegeneration – microbiome research for dementia and Parkinson’s

Gut-Brain Axis & Microbiome in Neurodegeneration

Published in: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023

Clinician and senior patient discussing patient risk factors – preventive cardiology and asymptomatic screening

Risk Stratification in Asymptomatic Patients

Published in: Circulation, 1996

Glass jar of green detox juice with fresh kiwi, lemon, and spinach on a wooden surface, next to a chalkboard with "Detox" wri

Detox Diets for Toxin Elimination and Weight Loss

Published in: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

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Science with a Human Soul

Dr Kiat’s research combines scope with an unwavering focus on the human being behind every statistic. Every study, every innovation, is guided by a single question:

 


“Will this make a meaningful difference in a patient’s life?”

From cardiac software used in global hospitals to integrative therapies backed by clinical trials,

Dr Kiat’s work is practical, purposeful, and deeply personal.

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