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Breakthrough Liver Biopsy Innovation Unveiled at NIC Conference, 13 – 15 November 2025
Dr Mangat presenting VABS™ at NIC Conference Dr Mangat sharing with the audience at NIC Conference on the rising prevalence of liver disease and how iRnovate's VABS™ could help reshape the future of liver disease diagnostics. At this year’s NIC Conference organised by NUS Medicine International Council, Dr Kamarjit Singh Mangat, Senior Consultant at the Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, delivered a compelling
4 days ago2 min read


Interesting read from The Lancet July 28, 2025
“There is an urgent need for more accessible, informed screening for cirrhosis in people with MASLD or MASH, as well as the development of better tools to identify patients with MASLD or MASH, who do not have cirrhosis, who could benefit from targeted liver cancer surveillance.” iRnovate is moving into human trials with a low risk liver biopsy tool that provides high quality liver tissue samples for timely diagnosis and intervention. Exciting news that promises to change the
Oct 211 min read


Millions in west do not know they have aggressive fatty liver disease, study says
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/05/millions-in-west-do-not-know-they-have-aggressive-fatty-liver-disease-study-says
Oct 161 min read


iRnovate Pte. Ltd. signs agreement with NUH and NUS for global exclusive rights to exploit VABS patents
iRnovate Pte. Ltd. signs agreement with NUH and NUS for global exclusive rights to exploit VABS patents
Apr 18, 20241 min read


Dr Kam Mangat secures GAP Grant of $260k
Dr Kam Mangat secures GAP Grant of $260k
Jul 1, 20231 min read


‘Coffee Shop King’ died of haemorrhage after liver biopsy; death a medical misadventure
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/coffee-shop-king-died-of-haemorrhage-after-liver-biopsy-death-a-medical-misadventure
May 15, 20231 min read


iRnovate Pte. Ltd. incorporated (Singapore) and seed funding secured for animal and FIH trial preparation
iRnovate Pte. Ltd. incorporated (Singapore) and seed funding secured for animal and FIH trial preparation.
May 5, 20231 min read


Dr Kam Mangat secures Kickstart Grant of $500k
Dr Kam Mangat secures Kickstart Grant of $500k
Jun 1, 20211 min read


Dr Kam Mangat secures Innovation2Start SMART grant$1.25m in 3 stages
(only SMART phase $250k used)
Aug 16, 20181 min read


Dr Kam Mangat secures NUHS-NHIC Joint Medtech grant $100k
approximately S50k used as MERCI disbanded by NUS.
Nov 1, 20161 min read
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