 TROPMED/Malaysia |
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 Centre Director: Dr Lye Munn Sann |
TROPMED/Malaysia |
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Centre Director: Dr Lye Munn Sann |
The Institute for Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur is the research arm of the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
IMR
serves as the host institution of the SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for
Microbiology, Parasitology 
and Entomology. The mission of the Centre is to
promote cooperation among SEAMEO member and associate member countries through
various activities such as post graduate training, research and development and
information dissemination in the field of tropical medicine and public
health.
The Institute
also serves as:
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WHO Regional Centre for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases and Nutrition (since 1978) |
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WHO Collaborative Centre for Taxonomy and Immunology of Filariasis and Clinical Trials of Drugs Against Brugian Filariasis (since 1981) |
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WHO Collaborative Centre for Ecology, Taxonomy and Control of Vectors of Malaria, Filariasis and Dengue (since 1981) |
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WHO Collaborative Surveillance Programme on Antibiotic Resistance in the Western Pacific Region: Focal point |
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WHO National Influenza Centre |
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Secretariat for the Inter-Islamic Network on Tropical Medicine |
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Coordinator, Medical Biotechnology Cooperative Centre |
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To conduct research for the prevention and control of diseases and on pertinent health issues |
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To provide specialized training, diagnostic, consultative and advisory services |
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To support the curre nt paradigm
of looking upon management of health as a collective responsibility of
government, the private sector, non-government organizations, the community,
and individuals |
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Diploma in Applied Parasitology and Entomology, 6 months. The course is designed to train doctors, scientists and other health professionals for research, diagnostic services, disease control programmes, and teaching institutions |
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Diploma in Medical Microbiology, 6 months. The course is designed to provide comprehensive training in the theory and practice of the various aspects of Medical Microbiology |
Applicants must have a sufficiently
good command of English to follow the courses held at the postgraduate
level. They must possess at least a basic degree in the biological sciences
or health field.
The SEAMEO-CIDA assisted linkage project with the University
of Ottawa in Canada helped strengthen research and training capabilities
in biostatistics, epidemiology and behavioral science.
In-country training courses, regional workshops/seminars, and international conferences dealing with specific topics are organized as per need for a wide range of clientele.
Partnership with
Industry:
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Global Information Hub for Integrated Medicine (approved by Malaysian Cabinet) Sp. Corporate Vehicle Multimedia Super-Corridor/ Multimedia Development Corporation (Portal) | ||
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Stem
cell research and services
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Pharmaceuticals
and Nutraceuticals - incl. Vaccine development
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Commitment towards quality research:
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ISO 9001 certification on 18 April 2002 Core process: Research management |
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Accreditation for specialized diagnostics |
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Good laboratory practice: International benchmarking |
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ISO IEC 17025 - by early 2003 (NATA) |
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CAP - 2003 |
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Gold Medal Award on 30th International Invention, Innovation & Products 2002, Geneva, Switzerland |
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Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in ITEX 2002 Innovation & Invention Award 2002 Malaysia |
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Gold
Medal for Invention & Innovation in S&T Exhibition and 25th
Anniversary of Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment, 2001 |
Address
for Inquiries:
The Director
SEAMEO
TROPMED Regional Centre for Microbiology, Parasitology and Entomology
Institute
for Medical Research
Ministry
of Health Malaysia
Jalan Pahang,
50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel. Nos.: +60 (3) 4040-2302; 2698-6033; 2693-9335
Fax
No.: +60 (3) 2692-0675
E-mail: lyems@imr.gov.my
Website:
www.imr.gov.my
