Welcome to the
Centre for Stem Cell Research


The Centre for Stem Cell Research, or CSCR in short, was established on 1st May 2011. The CSCR secretariat is presently located at M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MK FMHS). The Centre aims to promote multi-disciplinary stem cell research activities leading to the advancement of knowledge on the mechanisms of cellular reprogramming and stem cell differentiation to lead the translation of basic research findings into clinical benefits and improvement in the quality of healthcare in Malaysia. The Centre also collaborates with local and overseas universities, institutions, community, industry and government agencies to provide innovative solutions and to facilitate knowledge transfer.

Vision

  1. To be an established centre of reference and collaboration for promoting multi-disciplinary stem cell research activities by engaging with established researchers and developing young research talents with local and international collaborative support and networks. 

  2. To provide opportunities for the translation of basic stem cell research findings into clinical applications and improvement in the quality of healthcare in Malaysia and aboard.

Objectives

  1. To identify and develop current and emerging stem cell based scientific skills and competencies among young talents through co-engagement and collaboration with strategic partners from both commercial and research institutions, locally and internationally. 

  2. To promote regenerative science applications and activities through the development of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) disease models, targeted cell and non-cell based therapy with emphasis on personalized medical approaches for better public healthcare and wellness.

Research Areas

  1. Development of core technological platforms & facilities for stem cell research

  2. iPSC cell models and their differentiated state for cancer progression and disease model studies

  3. MSC, iPSC and iPSC-derived-MSC for regenerative medicine

  4. 3D iPSC-derived organoids for disease modelling and drug screening

  5. Cellular and exosomal miRNA profiling platforms with bioinformatic/AI support