Dr Masita Arip
Head of Allergy & Immunology Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research (IMR)Dr Masita is a Consultant Pathologist for Medical Microbiology & Immunology, providing consultations to the health ministry & other organisations. She’s involved in over 25 research projects in areas like transplantation immunology, tropical infectious diseases & vaccines.
Dr Yeong Chai Hong
Associate ProfessorOne of few medical physicists in Malaysia who completed the notable IAEA Clinical Training of Medical Physicists Specialising in Diagnostic Radiology, Dr Yeong is also a certified radiation protection officer, speaker & award-winning research leader, even owning 3 patents.
Dr Lim Li Sze
Operations Director, MedivenDr Lim has over 20 years of experience in fields like research & development, strategy, management, and technology transfer. Her experience includes portfolios in a GLC that develops biotechnology for the nation and a commercialisation arm of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
Noor Yang Azwar Kamarudin
Country Head, Government Affairs & Patient Access,At Novartis, Azwar oversees public affairs & policy, communication for innovative medicines, and market access. Before the private sector, this capable double major graduate also worked with the Prime Minister’s Department and the Ministry of International Trade & Industry.
Professor Roland Gamini
Sirisinghe
An Internal Medicine specialist, Prof Roland has held senior academic & academic management positions in Malaysia & the United Arab Emirates. He’s also an expert in Medical Education & Sports Physiology, with his research in the latter involving national & state athletes.
Associate Professor Dr Adeline Chia Yoke Yin
Programme DirectorNoted for her success in supervising postgraduate students, Dr Adeline is a widely published journal author and is involved in research with over RM1 million in grant funding. The biomedical science expert also has 9 national & international awards for research & teaching.
Dr Neo Yun Ping
Programme DirectorDr Neo’s intriguing food science research includes food nanotechnology & food contact material. She’s secured research grants for her transdisciplinary work on biomaterials, supervised 6 postgraduates under these projects, and authored various peer-reviewed publications.
Associate Professor Dr Phelim Yong
Head of SchoolDr Phelim teaches molecular cell biology, genetics & research for undergraduate & postgraduate students. He’s received esteemed research grants from Malaysia’s higher education ministry, and from the European Union (Erasmus+) for a multinational healthcare research project.
Dr Yap Wei Hsum
Programme DirectorDr Yap is a multi-award-winning academic involved in the development of reusable digital learning objects with EU and UK universities. In 2019, she was awarded as a Professional Technologist by the Malaysia Board of Technologists, recognising her expertise in Biotechnology.
Professor Dr Lai Nai Ming
Director of Clinical CampusDr Lai is the 1st Malaysian to get the eminent Kenneth Warren Prize, given by the Cochrane Collaboration for the best systematic review of a health issue in developing countries. An expert in evidence-based practices & evidence synthesis, he’s also our Paediatrics Professor.
Dr Lim Su Yin
Senior LecturerA graduate of Barts and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Su Yin trained as a specialist in UK, completing a CCT in Neurology & a postgraduate research degree. Her interest areas are central nervous system inflammatory disorders, stroke & medical education.
Dr. Mohammad Jaweed
Senior LecturerDr Jaweed has handled head traumas, brain tumours & congenital paediatric anomalies, performed surgeries and taught at University Malaya Medical Centre’s Neurological Department. This expert educator & certified Clinical Specialist is also an international medical volunteer.
Dr Jason Loo Siau Ee
Senior Lecturer & Programme DirectorA former pharmacist at the Ministry of Health, Dr Jason is now teaching & leading modules in Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Chemistry. He’s also an avid researcher, a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and an engaging Student Adviser, training up student leaders.
Dr Renukha Sellappans
Senior Lecturer & Programme DirectorDr Renukha practised as a hospital clinical pharmacist before pursuing a PhD, with research areas covering pharmacy practice and medication use & safety for older persons. A Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, she also designed our latest Pharmacy degree curriculum.
Dr Sharina Hamzah
LecturerOur resident expert in Molecular Biology laboratory techniques, Sharina’s conducted research and taught undergraduates & postgraduates in the field of Life Sciences for over 10 years. She’s also experienced in publishing in peer-reviewed journals & securing research funding.
Selvaraja Seerangam
Senior LecturerIn a career spanning some 33 years with the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Selvaraja has served as hospital pharmacist, good manufacturing practice inspector, pharmacy enforcement officer, analytical pharmacist, and regulator in the ministry’s pharmaceutical regulatory branch.