PROPOSALS for research into obesity and dengue have each clinched $25 million in government funds to go ahead.

The 13th Biomedical Sciences International Advisory Council picked these two proposals for the financial leg-up because they promise to have the most impact on Singaporeans and Asians.

With the handing out of this $50 million, all $125 million for the programme to position Singapore as a leader in medical research and clinical care has been allotted.

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