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BIOMEDICAL
RESEARCH
PROGRAMME 6 RESEARCH
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME PROGRAMME STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
To conduct basic research, applied To generate scientific knowledge in the
research and transactional research to field of biomedical science, which will
determine predisposition to disease. This provide insights into various diseases
understanding is important for planning of national priority. This in turn will lead
effective intervention and disease control. to novel diagnostic, preventive and
therapeutic strategies.
To undertake original research of high
UNITS THAT CONSTITUTE THIS PROGRAMME
quality, which will provide novel insights
Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit (ERU) into acute and chronic inflammatory
diseases of national priority, thus leading
Cardiometabolic Health Research to novel diagnostic, preventive and
Unit (ERU) therapeutic strategies.
Genomics of Brain Disorders Research To train and mentor high-quality
Unit (ERU) postgraduate students who are able to
compete in the science, health and/or
Platform for Pharmacogenomics Research education sectors locally and abroad.
and Translation Research Unit (ERU)
To strengthen biomedical research through
Precision Oncology Research Unit (ERU)
a policy of enabling researchers from
Wound and Keloid Scarring Translational other academic institutions to have access
Research Unit (ERU) to sophisticated laboratory equipment
and supervision. In addition, to provide
assistance to national research funding
agencies with respect to evaluating
applications for research funding.
To translate research data into policy and
practice regarding prevention, diagnosis,
treatment and management of diseases.
To develop and test biomedical innovations
that will address various conditions.
To develop health-care management
systems and plan a ‘gene therapy’
intervention programme for retinal
degenerative diseases.
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