Our vision is to increase awareness among researchers about the latest advancements in pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, analytical, and drug development fields. To achieve this vision, we aim to develop cutting-edge pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical formulations that address industry challenges and elevate technology to the next level. Additionally, we aim to develop robust and reproducible analytical methods to quantify active pharmaceutical ingredients in pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical formulations, as well as major bioactive compounds in natural products.

Our strategic objectives include investigating the molecular mechanisms of compounds of interest using various in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro studies and determining the DMPK (drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics) properties and pharmacokinetics of these compounds using in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo models. We also aim to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD) technologies to identify new biological targets for diseases of interest and to discover novel or new drug-like compounds targeting these biological targets.

Furthermore, we aim to develop standardised and reproducible methods for the extraction of plant and algae extracts. Research efforts will focus on projects suitable for national, international, and industry research funding bids. We will collaborate with various schools within the International Medical University (IMU) to foster a research culture that produces high-quality publications and innovations, aligning with IMU’s vision of achieving world rankings below 500 (Road to 500). To implement this strategic plan, we will launch targeted campaigns to educate researchers about the latest advancements and encourage the development of advanced formulations, establish dedicated research teams to create robust analytical methods and disseminate findings, incorporate AI and CADD technologies into drug discovery processes to identify novel targets and compounds, standardise and reproduce methods for plant and algae extraction to ensure consistency and quality, and partner with IMU schools to promote a collaborative research environment aimed at producing impactful publications and innovations.