Adj A/Prof Muthiah graduated from the National University of Singapore. He subsequently undertook specialist training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, graduating as the valedictorian of his cohort. He undertook further research training in Hepatology in Virginia Commonwealth University.
A/Prof Muthiah has an interest in Hepatology and liver transplantation and is currently the Director of the Liver Transplantation Programme in the National University Hospital. His research focusses on the interplay of cardiometabolic diseases and the liver. He has published extensively, with more than 200 publications including lead author publications in top tier journals. He is also involved in medical education, serving as the co-director of the final year undergraduate programme, and has received numerous teaching awards.
Despite his involvement in research and education, he runs a busy clinical practice and holds fast to the belief that excellence in medical research and education can only be borne out passion for clinical medicine.
