IMU Research Centre:
Empowering Innovation Through Research, Consultancy, and Strategic Alliances
At the Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI), we accelerate research excellence across Asia through collaboration, clinical trials, and expert consulting.
The Heart of IMU’s Research Innovation
The Institute for Research, Development & Innovation (IRDI), launched in 2012 under IMU’s ASPIRE plan, is the university’s core engine for scientific advancement and research commercialization. Rooted in the One Health vision, IRDI fosters transdisciplinary research spanning human, animal, and environmental health.
4 centres
of excellence/ focus areas
350+ active
researchers
3,300+
publications (50% in Q1/Q2 journals)
RM55M+
in external grants
4 key arms
Strategy & Innovation, RMC, Postgrad Studies, and Consultancy
Why Choose IMU Research Centre
Proven Track Record of Excellence
Delivers high-quality research, prototypes, and commercialisable solutions.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Specialist teams across medicine, health sciences, biotech, and data science.
Industry & Government Linkages
Strong collaborations with ministries, hospitals, and global partners.
Robust Governance & Compliance
Strong ethics, IP, legal, and project management frameworks.
Innovation-to-Market Ecosystem
Support from IP filing to prototyping, validation, and commercialisation.
Advanced Facilities & Resources
Access to cutting-edge labs, clinical expertise, and research infrastructure.
Impact-Driven Approach
Focused on delivering research with real-world healthcare and societal impact.
Our Capabilities
At IMU Research Centre, our multidisciplinary ecosystem brings together scientific expertise, clinical collaboration, and consulting excellence — enabling partners from academia, healthcare, and industry to turn ideas into real-world outcomes.
Explore our key areas of strength below.
Centres of Excellence (CoE)
Clinical Trial Unit (CTU)
Subject Matter Experts (SME)
Centres of Excellence (CoE)
The IMU Centres of Excellence serve as strategic hubs that unite multidisciplinary expertise across the health sciences, driving innovation, evidence-based solutions, and real-world impact. Designed to address Malaysia’s and the region’s most urgent health priorities, each Centre leads focused, high-impact initiatives spanning research, technology development, clinical translation, community programmes, policy advisory, and industry partnership.
Key Focus Areas:
A. Centre for Cancer & Stem Cell Research (CSCR)
Purpose:
Advancing basic, translational, and clinical cancer research and developing innovative cell-based therapies.
Key Focus Areas:
- Cell & Stem Cell Biology
- Cell-based Innovation
- Cancer Diagnosis
- Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Care
Core Facilities:
Bioinformatics, Proteomics, Flow Cytometry, Imaging, Animal Models, Cell Culture, Histopathology, Clinical Trials, Biobanking, Advanced Cell Laboratory (AXL).
B. Centre for Environmental & Population Health (CEPH)
Purpose:
Integrating environmental science, AI, and population health to improve public health outcomes and influence policy.
Key Focus Areas:
- Pathology Image Analytics
- Polar Environmental Health Research
- Infectious Diseases & Microbial Genomics
Core Facilities:
HealthAI Laboratory, Polar Research Initiative, Advanced Microbiology Collaborative Laboratory.
C. Centre for Transformative Nutrition & Health (CTNH)
Purpose:
Leading innovations in personalised nutrition, food safety, glycemic index testing, and clinical nutrition research.
Key Focus Areas:
- Diet–Disease Solutions
- Food, Health & Safety
- Glycemic Index Research
- Public Outreach & Education
Core Facilities:
CTNH Laboratory
D. Centre for Translational Research (CTR)
Purpose:
Transforming laboratory discoveries into clinical practice through epidemiology, diagnostics, and community-based clinical research.
Key Focus Areas:
- Diabetes & Chronic Disease Cohorts
- Clinical Prediction Tools
- Drug EVectiveness Studies
Core Facilities:
Biostatistics, epidemiology tools, clinical trials resources.
Why It Matters:
Together, IMU’s Centres of Excellence form a powerful ecosystem that unites research, innovation, and application. Whether you’re exploring molecular science, designing health policies, or developing new products, our centres provide the expertise, infrastructure, and collaboration to turn ideas into impact.
Our Research Team
Whether you’re developing a new product, conducting a clinical study, or designing a research proposal — IMU Research Centre offers the expertise, infrastructure, and partnership ecosystem to help you succeed.
Research Commercialisation & Innovation
At IMU’s Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI), we transform research discoveries into real-world solutions through strategic partnerships and technology transfer. Our commercialisation initiatives connect IMU’s scientific expertise with industry, accelerating innovation from concept to market while ensuring regulatory readiness and sustainable impact.
Offerings:
Technology Transfer and IP licensing
Contract Research and Consultancy
Biostatistics & Data Services (e.g. Meta-IMU tools)
Laboratory Testing and Industrial Services
Training on Methodology, Compliance, and Analysis
