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Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) of the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia

The Institute for Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) of the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia, was established on 18 September 2012, as part of the strategic plans of the university to realign its research direction. The Institute consists of two major arms, namely, the Research and Development Arm and Commercialisation and Support Arm. There are four Centres of Excellence (CoE) based on the identified thrust areas, namely the Centre for Environmental and Population Health, Centre for Bioactive Molecules and Drug Discovery, Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Research and Centre for Health Professional Education Research. The CoE have developed strategies to excel in the thrust areas and to be more competitive in bidding for external funds. The CoE will tap into the diverse expertise of our researchers and develop strategic partnerships with local and foreign institutions. In parallel with this development, the Commercialisation and Support Arm has come up with strategies to promote commercialisation of our research products and services and to provide training and services to enhance the capability of our researchers. Through the establishment of IRDI, IMU aspires to bring research to a higher level.

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