Research Centres

Our research centres are home to our innovative researchers who conduct research in five thrust areas.

null

Centre for Translational Research

The science of clinical and public health research that investigates the potential implementation of laboratory discoveries in clinical practice through clinical research and public health innovations into health policies by community-based research aimed at the improvement of patient care and public health.

null

Centre for Environmental and Population Health

We pursue research in the application of data science to healthcare across the entire continuum from the environment, health of individuals, population, to the healthcare system itself.

null

Centre for Bioactive Molecules and Drug Delivery

The Centre for Bioactive Molecules and Drug Delivery (BMDD) consists of experts from diverse disciplines. The main aim of BMDD is to facilitate and to support a continuum of research and development activities from discovery and characterisation of bioactive molecules to clinical trials.

null

Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Research

The Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell (CCR) conduct basic, translational, and clinical research — from fundamental research on the origins of cancer, to clinical trials that test promising discoveries, to development of novel therapies and prevention approaches to cancer.

null

Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health

The Centre for Transformative Nutrition and Health (CTNH) aims to contribute and build knowledge in the field of nutrition and health. We research nutrition-health relationships at various levels, to understand the complex ways in which diet and nutrition influence our health. The goal of CTNH is to transform nutrition through innovations to promote BETTER HEALTH.

Who We Are

The primary aim of IRDI is to serve as a platform to support all research activities at IMU.

The objectives of IRDI include:

  • To explore funding opportunities
  • To liaise with industrial partners for contract research
  • To provide supporting services to researchers such as statistical, editing services and advice of IP filling
  • To coordinate the applications for both internal and external funding
  • To coordinate the commercialisation of potential research products and services
  • To coordinate corporate communication to publicise IMU research

Our Research Impact

52% publications based on Journal Citation Reports list in Q1 and Q2 journals with total citation of 33762, 39136 and 28991; and H index of 78, 90 and 102 for years 2000-2022.
0
centres of excellence / focus areas
0
+
researchers
0
research publications

(period of 2012 to 2022)

RM
0
million
received in external research grants

(period of 2012 to 2022)

Product and Services

The IMU Research Laboratory (RL) houses a wide range of equipment for the conduct of biomedical research and analytical services.

null

Training and Development

The Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) provides free courses to all IMU Early Career Researchers, Postgraduate Researchers and Undergraduates Students. These courses aim to help you develop a range of transferable skills.
null

IMU Joint Committee on Research and Ethics (IMU-JC)

IMU-JC serves as the Institutional Review Board, accredited by the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Bureau since 2002, to evaluate clinical trials conducted not only by researchers from IMU but also external parties.
null

Biostatistics Consultation

The Biostatistics Core Facility conducts collaborative biostatistical research and provides statistical supports. The primary objective of this core facility is to ensure that studies are well designed, correctly analysed, clearly presented, and correctly interpreted.

null

Laboratory Services

The IMU Research Laboratory (RL) occupies more than 26,000 square feet at its main campus in Bukit Jalil. It houses a wide range of equipment for biomedical research and analytical services.

null

Latest Research News

More News
More News