The passion in cancer cell biology research has led Dr Tan Boon Shing, an IMU PhD graduate to currently work as a postdoctoral researcher in Academia Sinica, Taiwan. He shares with us his journey from undergraduate studies to where he is now. Dr Tan obtained his Diploma in Chemistry and Biology from Tunku Abdul Rahman
Dr Mai Chun Wai, a lecturer from the School of Pharmacy, International Medical University (IMU), recently secured RM146,916.00 under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) for a research project titled “Mechanistic Basis of Tumour Evasion from Cytotoxic T Cells (CTL) Surveillance in Pancreatic Cancers”. The primary aim of this project is to investigate how the
The One Health Concept has been formulated as a worldwide strategy for expanding interdisciplinary collaborations in all aspects of healthcare for humans, animals and environment. This synergism is going to advance biomedical science research, to enhance public health efficacy, to expand scientific knowledge and to improve medical education and clinical care. Pharmacists, together with all
Pharmacists in Malaysia provide extended healthcare roles, beyond dispensing medication and supplying medication. Pharmacists are actively involved in research and development as well as pushing the scientific boundaries, for the provision of a better healthcare service. Dr Mai Chun Wai, an alumnus of International Medical University's Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) and Doctor of Philosophy, is
IMU Alumnus and Lecturer, Dr Mai Chun Wai is the first recipient of the 2016 Research Mobility Grant, which was awarded at the Researcher Mobility in Drug Discovery Workshop in December 2015. Dr Mai was one of the 40 researchers, selected by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) to participate in this Workshop in United Kingdom. The