Oura, the manufacturer of the scientifically validated Oura Ring, has partnered with the Centre for Sleep and Cognition (CSC) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), to establish the Oura–NUS Joint Lab. This new research facility, located at NUS, aims to enhance personalized preventive health through scientific exploration.
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The Joint Lab will leverage continuous biometric data collected from Oura's devices in conjunction with NUS’s extensive expertise in sleep science, physiological data analysis, and cognitive neuroscience. Together, they will investigate how sleep and physical activity influence overall health and improve outcomes. The goal is to provide insights that enable individuals, clinicians, and health systems to transition from reactive care to proactive, preventive health strategies.
Oura and NUS have a collaborative history spanning over six years, working on various research initiatives. These projects have included assessing the precision of Oura’s sleep tracking, analyzing international differences in sleep patterns, examining the impact of travel on sleep quality, and understanding how daily biometric data reflects cardiovascular health risks.
The new Joint Lab will expand this research, conducting long-term studies that utilize Oura Ring data to analyze how daily behaviors and real-world sleep patterns affect health outcomes for both individuals and populations.
Dr. Shyamal Patel, Senior Vice President of Science at Oura, emphasized the importance of robust science and continuous, accurate data for changing health habits effectively. He noted that their collaboration with NUS has already illuminated the relationship between wearable data and cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health. This Joint Lab aims to continue addressing significant preventive health challenges globally.
This facility marks Oura’s first research presence in the Asia-Pacific region and reinforces the company’s dedication to Singapore as a central hub for international growth, health innovation, and collaborative public-private initiatives.
By situating the lab in Singapore, Oura and NUS aim to align with national priorities concerning preventive health and longevity, creating scalable, data-driven health models for both regional and global populations.
Professor Michael Chee, Director of the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at NUS Medicine, stated that the Joint Lab will expedite their shared objective of mitigating chronic disease burdens. He noted that integrating Oura’s biometric data with their sleep science expertise will enable novel approaches for providing timely feedback to encourage optimal lifestyle choices.
Ms. Goh Wan Yee, Senior Vice President and Head of Healthcare at the Singapore Economic Development Board, highlighted Oura’s establishment in Singapore as a testament to the city’s robust talent pool, research capabilities, and the increasing opportunities in preventive health.