Our Team
IRDI Centre of Excellence Heads
IRDI Organisation Structure
As per 3 Jun 2026
IRDI Senior Research Fellow
IRDI Research Fellow
IRDI Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Functions
Research Administration
- Manage Research and Ethics Application – IMU-JC
- Develop and review research policies
- Execute IMU Research Plans
- Manage budget and requisition
- Liaise with external agencies
- Support regulatory compliance (NPRA)
- Manage records and documentation
- Monitor progress and milestone reporting
- Administer financial support and payment
- Support administration of CoE
Research Grant Management
- Manage internal & external research funds
- Monitor research fund remittance and expenditure
- Identify and disseminate funding opportunities
- Identify and establish collaborative opportunities with national and international agencies
- Provide administrative and technical support to new project or grant application
Research Compliance, Reporting and Analytic
- Manage research funding data and contracts
- Analyse research performance data
- Provide data evidence-driven decision making
- Prepare reports for various rating exercises, e.g. MyRA, SETARA & QS
- Prepare BOD and BOG reports
- Prepare documents for MQA accreditation
- Support IMU Digital Transformation Initiatives
Training and Knowledge Dissemination
- Training programmes on research ethics, grant writing, project management, publication, and IP management
- Administer the online CITI Training Programme for IMU-JC members, staff and students
- Organise conferences, workshops and Translational Research Seminars
- Publish annual report on research highlights and performance
Team Members
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Tan Boon Keat | Head, Data Analytics and Training | [email protected] |
| Nor Salina Binti Salim | Manager, Research Management Centre | [email protected] |
| Noor Hezrina Azura Binti Md Yunus | Executive, Research Management Centre | [email protected] |
| Norazleen Binti Mohd Zambri | Executive, Research Management Centre | [email protected] |
Functions
The IMU Research Laboratory and Support Services is a centralised, shared research spaces and resources that are well-equipped with the instruments, technologies, testing and services and infrastructure necessary for researchers to conduct their work effectively and safely. The IMU Research Laboratory and Support Services provide conducive environments to support scientific investigation, experimentation and analysis of all biomedical research.
| Name | Role & Area of Specialisation | |
|---|---|---|
| Norbazlin Binti Md Marham | Research Laboratory Manager | [email protected] |
| Malathi A/P Murgaiyah | Assistant Manager (Safety & Health, On-boarding training) | [email protected] |
| Yong Lee Mei | Assistant Manager (Research Laboratory Facility Management and Administration) | [email protected] |
| Siew Lye Kuan | Assistant Manager (Chemist, Research Laboratory Testing Services) | [email protected] |
| Norsoliha Binti Sabry | Sr Lab Scientist (Chemist, Research Laboratory Testing Services) | [email protected] |
| Ain Nurjannah Radzuan | Microbiologist (Research Laboratory Testing Services) | [email protected] |
| Noramimi Suzana Binti Mohamed Ramli | Laboratory Scientist (Mammalian Cell Culture Core Facility) | [email protected] |
| Wan Norshima Binti Abdul Malek | Laboratory Scientist (Animal Holding Facility) | [email protected] |
| Diana Wahida Binti Zainuddin | Laboratory Technologist (Research Lab Facility Support) | [email protected] |
| Nuraisyah Karmila Binti Mohd Ridzuan | Laboratory Technologist (Research Procurement & Central Stock Facility) | [email protected] |
| Tho Gabrielle Ngo | Laboratory Technologist (Nutrition Lab) | [email protected] |
Functions
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Team Member
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Fatimah Binti Muhammad | [email protected] |
Functions
The Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) at IRDI supports the design, coordination, and execution of high-quality clinical research in compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. The unit provides comprehensive services including protocol development, study management, data collection, and quality assurance. By facilitating investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored trials, the CTU plays a vital role in advancing evidence-based healthcare and accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
Team Member
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Dr Gurinder Kaur A/P Gurcharan Singh | [email protected] |
Purpose
The IRDI Associate and Adjunct Research Fellowship is established to integrate both IMU faculty members and external researchers into the research ecosystem of IMU through IRDI, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing research capacity, and advancing IMU’s research strategy and global visibility.
This initiative addresses existing gaps by formally recognizing researchers—internal and external—as IRDI Associate and Adjunct Research Fellows respectively, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to IRDI’s goals while developing research leadership, scholarly outputs, and collaborative impact.
Objectives
The IRDI Associate and Adjunct Research Fellowship aims to:
- foster impactful research aligned with national and global health priorities.
- promote interdisciplinary collaboration across IMU Schools and with external partners.
- support capacity building in research leadership, mentorship, and grant acquisition.
- Recognise and honor researchers whose major scientific contributions have propelled significant innovations and progress into societal impact.
Academic Workload for IMU Faculty Members as Associate Research Fellow
Associate Research Fellows from IMU University will maintain the standard academic workload as per the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)’s circular on “Including Teaching Workload in 2025 Individual KPIs”, dated 18 February 2025 namely: 20% Research, 40% Teaching, and 40% Administration.
Engagement as an Associate Research Fellow must be compatible with teaching and administrative responsibilities and receive the endorsement of the respective School’s Dean/Director.
Appointment Process
| Step | Action | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complete application form (self-nominated or invited) with CV, research statement and Supporting Letter from current supervisor or line-manager. | Applicant |
| 2 | Review of research alignment and relevance | IRDI Director |
| 3 | Endorsement of appointment | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) |
Roles & Responsibilities of Associate and Adjunct Research Fellows
Associate and Adjunct Research Fellows are expected to:
- Uphold Scientific Integrity and Professionalism
- Promote responsible conduct of research with the highest ethical standards.
- Promote Research Excellence
- Contribute to high-impact, innovative, and translational research aligned with IRDI’s goals.
- Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Engage in collaborative projects across Schools and/or with external institutions.
- Support Research Capacity Building
- Mentor students and junior researchers.
- Co-supervise undergraduate and/or postgraduate research.
- Contribute to Grant Development
- Participate in interdisciplinary grant applications and proposal development.
- Advance Scholarly Outputs
- Actively Contribute to publications, presentations, policy-relevant outputs, and knowledge dissemination—while acknowledging IRDI and IMU University in scholarly works.
- Participate in IRDI Initiatives
- Engage actively in IRDI-organized meetings, forums, seminars, and relevant committees or panels.
Benefits of the Associate Fellowship
- International Networking: Membership in thematic research groups, access to IMU’s distinguished partner schools’ researchers, and networking across disciplines.
- Access to IMU Talent: Opportunity to work collaborative to IMU distinguish researchers and students for global research priorities
- Research Support: Priority consideration for collaborative funding opportunities.
- Recognition: Featured in IRDI communications, research directories, and institutional reports.
- Professional Development: Priority consideration for participation in IRDI-led CPD events, workshops, and academic exchange activities.
- Publication Training: Opportunities to serve as peer reviewers for the IMU International e-Journal of Science, Medicine & Education (IeJSME) and other IMU publications.
- Publication Support: Eligibility to publish in IeJSME and other IMU publications
- Student Supervision: Eligibility to supervise or co-supervise undergraduates and postgraduates (subject to applicable academic requirements).
- Research Facilities: Access to IRDI and IMU research infrastructure with attractive fee structure.
Dual Affiliation for Adjunct Research Fellow
External researchers will retain their home institutional affiliation while holding an official appointment as IRDI Adjunct Research Fellow. This dual affiliation allows collaborative work under IRDI’s framework.
Meetings and Communication
IRDI Associate and Adjunct Research Fellows may be invited to:
- Annual fellowship meetings
- Strategic planning discussions
- Research networking sessions
- Project-specific consultations
- Other engagement as required
Term and Renewal
- Appointments are valid for two (2) years.
- Renewal requires the publication of at least two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles with the Centre’s affiliation, in collaboration with other IMU staff.
- Associate and Adjunct Research Fellows must demonstrate at least one (1) active engagement in the Centre’s activities, contribute meaningfully, and/or maintain continued relevance to IRDI’s strategic focus.
- The fellowship may be terminated by IRDI if the Associate or Adjunct Research Fellow is found to have violated any of the responsibilities outlined in Section 6.
- Appointment as an Associate or Adjunct Research Fellow is based on scientific merit as determined by IRDI. There is no limit to the number of fellows who may be appointed.
- IRDI reserves the right to revise this remit and its associated standard operating procedures at any time.
Enquiries and Application
- For further enquiries, please contact the Deputy Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, IRDI ([email protected])
- Applications are accepted throughout the year.
- Completed applications should be submitted to the Deputy Director of Research Strategy and Innovation, IRDI ([email protected]).
Latest Associate/Adjunct Research Fellowship Remit and Application Form are available via this LINK