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About Us

The Department of Biomedical Science offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Biomedical Science program, complemented by cutting-edge research across several key fields, including Population Genetics, Rare Diseases, Neuroscience, Haematology, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Cancer Therapeutics, and Natural Products. Our department is a thriving hub of innovation and discovery, shaping the future of biomedical science.

We are proud to have a dedicated team of 17 distinguished academic staff—comprising Professors, Associate Professors, and Senior Lecturers—who are committed to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of scientists. They are supported by highly skilled laboratory and administrative staff, ensuring a nurturing environment for both academic and research excellence.

Our facilities, featuring lecture theatres, seminar rooms, and specialized laboratories for Biochemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Tissue Culture, and Molecular Biology. These spaces enable our students to engage in hands-on learning and contribute to cutting-edge research.

With nearly 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students from diverse international backgrounds, we foster a vibrant academic community. Our department is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and advancing biomedical science through groundbreaking research, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation in the field.

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Professor Dr. Chua Kek Heng

Head of Department

+603-79676607  khrlazmi@um.edu.my

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Bil Salutation Name Email Phone
1 Professor Dr. Chua Kek Heng khchua@um.edu.my 0379676616
2 Professor Dr. Umah Rani Kuppusamy umah@um.edu.my 0379674900
3 Associate Prof. Dr. Azlina Ahmad Annuar azlina_aa@um.edu.my 0379674948
4 Associate Prof. Dr. Ong Kien Chai kcong@um.edu.my 0379674799
5 Associate Prof. Dr. Anwar Norazit anwar.norazit@um.edu.my 0379676604
6 Associate Prof. Dr. Suzita Mohd Noor suzita@um.edu.my 0379674901
7 Associate Prof. Dr. Puah Suat Moi suatmoi@um.edu.my 0379677511
8 Dr. Rozaida @ Poh Yuen Ying rozaiday@um.edu.my 0379676611
9 Dr. Nur’Ain Salehen nurain_36@um.edu.my 0379674902
10 Dr. Kee Boon Pin  bpkee@um.edu.my 0379676601
11 Dr. Chai Hwa Chia hccha18@um.edu.my 0379677522
12 Dr. Bavani Arumugam bavani@um.edu.my 0379674903
13 Dr. Kamariah Ibrahim kamariahibrahim2106@um.edu.my 0379676649
14 Dr. Tan Soon Hao tansoonhao@um.edu.my 0379676654
15 Dr. Tiong Vunjia evationg@um.edu.my -
16 Dr. Tan Kim Kee kimkee@um.edu.my -
17 Dr. Hasmawati Yahaya hasmy@um.edu.my -
Bil Position Name Email Phone
1 Science Officer  Mdm. Siti Nurul’Ashikin Sabaruddin ashikin85@um.edu.my 0379677507
2 Senior Medical Lab Technologist Mrs. Siti Aisha Hassan aisha1@um.edu.my 0379674949
3 Senior Medical Lab Technologist Mrs. Jauhar Lisa Junaidi lisa@um.edu.my 0379674949
4 Senior Medical Lab Technologist Mrs. Norhayati Md Ariffin yatie87@um.edu.my 0379674949
5 Senior Medical Lab Technologist Mrs. Norul Ezzah Ismail ezzah87@um.edu.my 0379676603
6 Assistant Science Officer Ms. Noor Haswani Hamidy haswanihamidy@um.edu.my 0379677507
7 Assistant Science Officer Mrs. Noor Khairina Hashim khairinahashim@um.edu.my 0379677507
8 Medical Lab Technologist Ms. Nor Faten Dollah faten_dollah@um.edu.my 0379676603
9 Medical Lab Technologist Ms. Nurwahida Abd Rahman nurwahida@um.edu.my 0379674949
10 Administrative Assistant Mr. Mohamad Iskandar Ismail is21@um.edu.my 0379676605
11 Administrative Assistant Mrs. Nur Syuhada Md Sodo nur_syuhada@um.edu.my 0379676616
12 Operations Assistant Mrs. Noor Eshah Bakar nooreshah_kktb@um.edu.my 0379676615
13 Operations Assistant Mr. Zamri Hasin mohdzamri@um.edu.my 0379676615

The Department of Biomedical Imaging, formerly known as Department of Radiology, was set up under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Alton, a radiologist from Canada and it began operation at University Hospital in 1967. The Department was set-up with finance being provided under the Technical Assistance Programme of the Colombo Plan. The following were important landmarks in the establishment.

The Undergraduate programme serviced by the Department of Biomedical Science:
a. Bachelor of Biomedical Science  (Further detail of the programme is here: https://medicine.um.edu.my/bachelor-of-biomedical-science-bbiomedsc-hons)

Modules offered by the Department of Biomedical Science for Biomedical Science Programme  include:

  1. MIC1007 Biochemistry
  2. MIC1008 Genetics and Developmental Biology
  3. MIC1009 Human Body Systems I
  4. MIC1010 Biomedical Science Techniques
  5. MIC1011 Biosafety and Biosecurity
  6. MIC1012 Medical Microbiology
  7. MIC1013 Human Body Systems II
  8. MIC1014 Immunology
  9. MIC1015 Histological Techniques for Biomedical Science 
  10. MIC1016 Parasitology and Entomology
  11. MIC2001 Genomics and Gene Expression 
  12. MIC2027 Human Pathology
  13. MIC2004 Principles in Pharmacology and Toxicology 
  14. MIC2017 Haematology
  15. MIC2018 Phlebotomy
  16. MIC2019 Molecular Biology Techniques
  17. MIC2020 Epidemiology and Clinical Research
  18. MIC2021 Biomedical Ethics
  19. MIC2022 Cancer Biology
  20. MIC2023 Blood Transfusion Technology
  21. MIC2013 Laboratory Animal Science
  22. MIC2024 Principles of Biomedical Imaging
  23. MIC2025 Bioinformatics for Biomedical Science
  24. MIC2026 Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
  25. MIC3008 Chemical Pathology
  26. MIC3013 Research Skills for Biomedical Science
  27. MIC3014 Advanced Medical Microbiology
  28. MIC3015 Laboratory Management
  29. MIC3016 Anatomic Pathology
  30. MIC3017 Neuroscience
  31. MIC3018 Recombinant DNA Technology
  32. MIC3019 Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  33. MIC3020 Advanced Parasitology and Entomology
  34. MIC3021 Industrial Training
  35. MIC4001 Research Design in Biomedical Science
  36. MIC4012 Critical Discourse Analysis and Case Studies
  37. MIC4013 Advances in Biomedical Science
  38. MIC4005 Research in Biomedical Science


The Postgraduate programmes offered by the Department of Biomedical Science :
a. Master of Medical Science 
b. PhD. Program

List of Research Laboratories

i. Biochemistry Laboratory
Lab Coordinator:   Professor Dr. Umah Rani Kuppusamy and Dr. Bavani Arumugam
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Mrs. Norhayati Md Ariffin
ii. Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Lab Coordinator:   :  Professor Dr. Chua Kek Heng and Dr. Kee Boon Pin
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Ms. Noor Haswani Hamidy
iii. Haematology Laboratory
Lab Coordinator:   Professor Dr. Chua Kek Heng and Dr. Puah Suat Moi
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Mrs. Noor Khairina Hashim
iv. Anatomy and Histology Laboratory
Lab Coordinator:   Associate Professor Dr. Ong Kien Chai and Associate Professor Anwar Norazit
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Mrs. Jauhar Lisa Junaidi
v. Immunology Laboratory
Lab Coordinator:   Dr. Nur’Ain Salehen and Dr Kamariah Ibrahim
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Ms. Noor Haswani Hamidy
vi. Tissue Culture Laboratory
Lab Coordinator:   Dr. Bavani Arumugam
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Ms. Noor Haswani Hamidy
vii. Pre-PCR Laboratory
Lab Coordinator:   Associate Professor Dr. Azlina Abdul Aziz
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Mrs. Norhayati Md Ariffin
viii. DNA/ Microinjection Laboratory
Lab Coordinator Associate Professor Dr. Suzita Mohd Noor
Assistant Science Officer/Medical Laboratory Technologist: Mrs. Siti Aisha Hassan

The facilities available at the Department of Biomedical Science include:

  1. Bilik Seminar 1 (BS1)
  2. Bilik Seminar 2 (BS2)
  3. Lecture Theatrette 1(LT1)
  4. Lecture Theatrette 2 (LT2)
  5. Teaching Laboratory


The equipment available at the Department of Biomedical Science include:

  1. Autoclave (Hirayama HVE-50)
  2. Cryostat 
  3. Tissue Processor 
  4. Microtome
  5. Compound Microscope
  6. Inverted Microscope
  7. Gel Documentation
  8. Thermal Cycler
  9. Nanodrop
  10. Microplate Reader
  11. Hematocrit Centrifuge


Kindly contact Science Officer, Mdm. Siti Nurul ‘Ashikin Sabaruddin (Ext. 7507 or 03-79677507 if you are outside UM) or email to ashikin85@um.edu.my for further inquiries regarding maintenance charges.

Contact Information

Address

Department of Biomedical Science,
Level 2, Block R, Faculty of Medicine,
Universiti Malaya, 50603,
Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Phone Number

+603-79676616‬‬

Email Address

biomedscience@365.um.edu.my

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Last Update: 25/11/2024