CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU
We always strive to translate our latest discoveries into tangible health benefits. From developing the first prototype of an oral vaccine against Avian Influenza to creating a mobile application to capture possible Aedes breeding sites, our researchers make groundbreaking contributions that impact our communities. If you want to play a role in improving our health and wellbeing, we can help make that happen.
Our research strengths
Noncommunicable diseases( NCDs) NCDs, or chronic diseases, claim 41 million lives each year. We’ re looking to change that through research into cardiometabolic and indigenous health, oncology, nanomedicine, proteomics or toxicology, and nutrition. Leveraging Malaysia’ s rich ethnic diversity, we’ re achieving a comprehensive understanding of preventive measures for complex conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome.
Neuroscience We are advancing research in neuroendocrinology, neuropharmacology, cognitive neuroscience, and memory to better understand aging and brain-related diseases. This research supports the development of new treatments for brain tumours, epilepsy, Alzheimer’ s, dementia, and mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
Community research This group draws on our expertise in public health, migrant health, demographic surveillance, and psychology. In partnership with five sub-districts in Johor, we’ re building a comprehensive health profile using a life course approach to track how changes in structural, social, political, and cultural contexts affect health outcomes. This allows us to study diseases and risk factors in real-life, interconnected settings.
Infectious diseases We focus on understanding, preventing, and treating complex infections and diseases related to infection, immunity, and inflammation. Our current studies include dengue, Chikungunya, influenza, and coronavirus. We’ re part of collaborative research networks with the US Navy and University of Oxford.
Key research facilities
South East Asia community observatory( SEACO) SEACO, based in Johor, is a research platform focused on population health and wellbeing in the Segamat community. Using a demographic and health surveillance system, we’ re tracking entire populations over time. SEACO has conducted studies on topics such as dengue, stroke recovery, elderly care, and infant feeding practices.
Agilent Integrated Biology Facility Established in collaboration with Agilent Technologies, this research lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment comprising the GC-MS, Triple QQQ LCMS, Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and the Bio-LC systems, along with the additional atomic absorption to study heavy material.
The facility complements and enhances the analytical capabilities of the Proteomics and Metabolomics Platform, dedicated to studying proteins and metabolites in all biological systems.
Other facilities include:
• Biomedical research laboratories in virology, cancer and molecular biology, genomic studies, proteomic and small molecules analysis
• Neuroscience laboratories in neurogenomics, neuroproteomics, neuropharmacology, neuromorphology, and neuroimaging
• Medicinal chemistry, a drug discovery platform for nanoparticles and natural products
• Psychological Science Research Centre which houses three research labs: – Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab – Culture and Health Psychology Lab – Sexuality and Interpersonal Process Lab.
Natural bioresources Our research focuses on microbiome intervention as a promising approach to enhance treatments for various diseases. With expertise in microbiome, bioresources, and natural products, we explore the connections between the human and environmental microbiomes, aiming to better understand their impact on health and illness.
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