Research with impact
Research highlights
Monash University Malaysia boasts some notable research projects that are trying to change the world for the better. We believe that great research, when properly applied, can lead to lasting and positive change in the world. Discover some of our major highlights.
2024
Understanding the "magic bullets" of weedy rice invasions in Southeast Asian paddy fields
A new study reveals genetic traits of aggressive weed in Southeast Asia, which impacts paddy fields.
2023
Forging new paths in snakebite management
A Wellcome Trust-funded study led by researchers from Monash University Malaysia, The University of Utah, and Chulalongkorn University highlighted significant challenges in managing snake envenomation, including access to antivenom and efficacy.
Transforming AD/HD management through remote neurocognitive interventions
In the complex realm of neurodevelopmental disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) poses a significant challenge due to its diverse origins and profound impact on the lives of those it affects.
Navigating precise cancer treatments with nanotechnology
Dr Ezharul Hoque Chowdhury, a professor at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Science is making significant waves in tackling complex human diseases such as cancer.
How do the Orang Asli respond when they become ill?
From 2020 to 2023, Monash University Malaysia's Cultural and Health Lab conducted a series of studies related to healthcare utility among Orang Asli in Malaysia, funded by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).
Pioneering Fabry Disease Research at Monash University Malaysia
As the scientific community delves into the intricate intricacies of rare genetic disorders, remarkable stories unfold within laboratories worldwide.
Championing Safe and Regulated Cannabis Use for Medical Breakthrough
In a groundbreaking perspective on cannabis, Monash University Malaysia's pharmacy students are leading the charge to advocate for safe and regulated cannabis use.
Preserving cinematic heritage
Dr Chrishandra Sebastiampillai, a passionate Film, Television, and Screen Studies lecturer from the School of Arts and Social Sciences, explores the captivating world where film, heritage, and culture intersect in Malaysia.
Unveiling the wonders of fireflies
Dive into the captivating world of biodiversity research with Dr Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh from the School of Science. In this insightful article, we explore Dr Wan's groundbreaking efforts to unlock the secrets of the natural world, focusing on her commitment to studying and conserving biodiversity.
Revolutionising biomass processing
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, biomass emerges as a renewable resource with transformative potential. Dr Arshad Salema and his team are spearheading innovative research in biomass conversion using microwave pyrolysis.
Muhibah Project amplifies indigenous narratives
Delve into the Muhibah project initiated by Monash University Malaysia, which explores the evolving lives of indigenous communities in Malaysia, offering lessons for understanding global transitions. The project aims to preserve the indigenous communities' cultural heritage through media, science, and storytelling.
Taking concrete action on more sustainable construction materials
Explore how researchers from Monash University Malaysia, led by Associate Professor Sudharshan N. Raman, are revolutionising the construction industry. By reimagining traditional practices, they aim to reduce the industry's environmental footprint. Learn how industrial byproducts and waste materials are being transformed into sustainable building materials, offering a promising path to lower carbon emissions and a greener future for construction.
Microbes unveiled: Unlocking nature’s solutions for environmental problems
Professor Adeline Ting Su Yien heads a research team that studies the diverse capabilities of microorganisms and harnesses them to solve environmental problems. The team’s primary objective is to assess the capabilities of these microorganisms and determine their potential in improving crop health, removing toxic environmental pollutants, and producing valuable compounds.
A spoonful of honey a day keeps cancer away?
Professor Gan Siew Hua provides insights into the composition of honey and its impact on blood sugar levels. Honey's rich antioxidant content makes it a potential natural remedy for preventing and treating various cancers, as indicated by studies on breast, skin, liver, and colorectal cancer and its use in radiation mucositis.
Improving the health and wellbeing of sexual and gender-minority people in Asia
Dr Andrian Liem and Associate Professor Keng Shian Ling delve into the unique challenges faced by sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals in Asia and the importance of adapting psychological interventions to address their specific cultural stressors. They highlight the need for culturally adapted psychological interventions, such as dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), to support SGM individuals in Asia.
Tocotrienols: The overlooked vitamin E that could boost your health
Research by Professor Ammu Kutty Radhakrishnan suggests that tocotrienols, particularly in the form of tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF), could serve as a natural alternative to enhance immune responses against breast cancer.
Data-driven nudging and smart tourism
Dr Andrei Kwok Onn Jui's study explores the benefits and ethical implications of data-driven nudging for smart tourism. His study highlights the potential for enhancing tourist satisfaction, promoting sustainability, and increasing engagement.
Zero-calorie fats and oil: The future of healthy and delicious food
Dr Lee Yee Ying's research centres on sustainable, low-calorie fat substitutes and mimetics, particularly using palm derivatives and environmentally friendly enzymes. Her innovative work with nanocellulose has the potential to revolutionise the food industry, offering multi-functional fat substitutes and sustainable food stabilizers.
Debunking the myth: Why being gay is not a choice
In the ongoing debate surrounding homosexuality's origins, this study challenges the notion that people choose to be gay. It emphasises that being gay is not a learned behaviour and explores the challenges faced by gay men in Malaysia.
Striving for a greener world with lignin waste
Researchers at the School of Engineering investigate using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents to transform lignin waste into valuable products. Their findings suggest a promising and environmentally friendly approach for producing sustainable products, promoting milder and safer lignin depolymerisation at one atmospheric pressure.
Healthy gut, healthy mind
Discover the intriguing connection between gut health and cognitive function in Malaysia's ageing society. Researchers at Monash University Malaysia delve into the gut-brain axis, revealing insights into neurodegenerative diseases and the role of gut microbiota in cognitive decline.
‘Revenge spenders’ may be fuelling inflation
Explore the impact of "revenge spending" and psychological factors on inflation as consumer prices surge worldwide. This article delves into the phenomenon of revenge buying triggered by disruptive life events, such as COVID-19, and its influence on consumer behaviour.
Who should be held liable when AI makes mistakes?
Who will be held liable if the AI system makes a mistake? The user, programmer, owner, or AI itself? Determining who’s responsible for an AI mistake can be difficult, and it may require legal experts to determine liability on a case-by-case basis.
Will self-driving cars solve the problem of traffic congestion?
In the future, self-driving cars might become a reality, promising improved communication, faster reactions, and reduced traffic congestion. However, this technology is still far from widespread, leaving doubts about its full realisation. Meanwhile, traffic congestion continues to be a pressing issue.
Safeguarding the cryptocurrency ecosystem
Professor Nafis Alam from the School of Business discusses the volatile cryptocurrency market, including the rise and fall of Bitcoin. He highlights the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and the need for better regulation.
The grey wave
Researchers from the School of Business, Dr Juliana French and Dr Sharon Koh Geok May, are currently working on a project - Greying Malaysia: how to ensure a sustainable future? The project conducts a necessary and timely needs-based analysis of aged care in Malaysia.
Machine learning to the rescue
Technological advancements such as machine learning offer hope in improving the efficiency of detecting and preventing cyberbullying. Using machine learning for the identification of cyberbullying offers numerous advantages, particularly in terms of scalability, says Associate Professor Manjeevan Singh from the School of Business.
Understanding the informal e-waste recycling sector in Malaysia
Electronic or e-waste is one of Malaysia's fastest-growing solid waste categories, especially regarding recycling. E-waste is classified as scheduled waste under legislative frameworks, which mandate specific rules and requirements for its collection, storage, transport, recycling, and disposal.
Hypnosis, and the potential to manage pain
Pain relief involving hypnosis remains mysterious but can no longer be called a myth. Psychological techniques and interventions that modify activity in the brain and spinal cord can alter pain perception.
ChatGPT: AI problems revisited
The ability of ChatGPT to generate conversational text raises ethical concerns about its potential to generate fake/wrong news or other misleading content. This could have severe ramifications, such as harming reputations, spreading false information, or even inciting violence.
Liquid gold: Unlocking the medicinal properties of propolis
A research team from the School of Pharmacy took up the challenge to produce the first liquid formulation for stingless bee propolis. Called “Malaysian Kelulut Golden Propolis”, the product can be a natural ingredient for cosmetics and personal care products, and helps to reduce reliance on synthetic compounds.
2022
The power of community - Relate Me!
Relate Me is a digital health program created to help build a sense of community and connection during the lockdowns. The project was designed and coordinated by the South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO) and the Medical School at Monash University Malaysia, which engaged and empowered community health volunteers in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
The long-term risk of traumatic brain injury
Dr Alina Arulsamy’s research focuses on three key aspects of traumatic brain injury — understanding the pathological interaction of TBI and its outcomes, determining the therapeutic targets for post-TBI interventions and elucidating the status of TBI in Southeast Asia.
Towards a great good place on campus
Dr Chong Yit Sean from the School of Business explores the carryover effect of customers' emotional states from a core service (academic delivery) to a peripheral service context, a global café chain on a university campus.
Trauma, mental health and everyday functioning among Rohingya refugees
Dr Shamsul Haque from the Department of Psychology examines if direct and indirect exposure to traumatic events could predict PTSD, depression, generalised anxiety, and daily functioning among refugees resettled in rural Bangladesh and urban locations in Malaysia.
All-in-one dressing enhances wound healing
Dr Alice Chuah Lay Hong from the School of Pharmacy leads the invention on Tocoheal, an all-in-one dressing containing Tocotrienols for enhanced wound healing. The product has undergone lab testing and has been shown to heal the wound faster than untreated wounds or wounds with a gauze bandage.
Decarbonising with green solar hydrogen energy
Professor Chong Meng Nan from the School of Engineering leads a research team of national and international researchers comprising eminent research scientists, postdoctoral fellows and PhD students, working on developing advanced nanotechnological systems to produce green solar hydrogen (H2) fuels and useful C1-C4 chemicals.
The relationship between COVID-19 stressors and health behaviours
Dr Shian-Ling Keng from the Department of Psychology, along with a team of 107 researchers from over 40 countries globally, are charting COVID-19's deadly sweep across the world by delving into the virus' often overlooked impact on people's health behaviours.
Lights, camera, action!
Film Stardom in Southeast Asia, edited by Dr Jonathan Driskell from the School of Arts and Social Sciences, looks at stardom in Southeast Asia, spanning from the mid-1950s to the present day, a roughly 65-year period. The book encompasses cinemas from all across the region and looks at stars from a wide range of genres.
Video annotation tool to detect mental health problems
Dr Anuja Dharmaratne from the School of IT and her research team are working on a video annotation tool, the first of its kind to use micro expressions, facial action units, and speech patterns to achieve behaviour analysis using Artificial Intelligence-based methods. The research project is motivated by the high prevalence of psychological disorders in the young population.
CARENet - An intensive care mechanical ventilation treatment
Dr Chiew Yeong Shiong and his research team from the School of Engineering have devised a network monitoring system for intensive care mechanical ventilation treatment of respiratory failure patients — CARENet. The team utilises state-of-the-art model-based and artificial intelligence (AI) methods to analyse patients' data.
Understanding the role of viruses in the human gut
A recent paper from Chuen Zhang Lee, an Honours student at Monash University Malaysia, reports progress in identifying bacterial viruses in our guts by using human faeces as the starting material. Chuen used faecal matter from two Malaysian Orang Asli groups to show that the viruses they contain are different from viruses in more frequently studied groups, such as Europeans or Chinese.
Gaining insights into gut microbiata
Monash University Malaysia is working together with AMILI Sdn Bhd, a precision gut health company working across Asia, to profile 1,000 Malaysian microbiomes through the sequencing of stool samples to address the existing knowledge gaps. All sequencing data will be deposited in the GenBank to encourage knowledge sharing and promote microbiome science in Malaysia.
Combating COVID-19 using indoor data analytics
Dr Tan Chee Keong from the School of Information Technology states that indoor data analytics used to enforce social distancing is a novel and original technology. It can analyse individual positions, cluster the individuals based on their positions, and predict the "hotspots" and human movement trajectories.
BAITRADAR - A clickbait detection for YouTube
Led by Dr Lim Chern Hong, a team of researchers from the School of Information Technology have created a system that detects when a video is clickbait and alerts users in real-time. The research significantly impacts Youtube users as it aims to improve the clickbait detection problem on that platform.
Embracing family business qualities to advance social enterprises
A new study by researchers from Monash University Malaysia and the University of Sheffield, published in the Journal of Business Ethics, uncovers a new way for social enterprises to tackle some of its challenges.
Slowing the rapid rise of superbugs
Dr Patrick Tan Hock Siew and his team from the School of Science aim to discover new anti-virulence treatment targets in bacteria that don’t trigger their “survival response”. The team hopes to develop an alternative anti-virulence agent that can be rapidly and easily modified to counter new bacteria mutations.
Alternative to single-use plastic food packaging
Dr Thoo Yin Yin and her team from the School of Science has produced biodegradable food packaging with properties identical to existing petroleum-based packages. The new generation biopolymer-film packaging aims to encourage widespread application through its innovative, scalable and cost-competitive production methods.
Technology can benefit older people
Professor Teh Pei Lee, Head of Department (Management) at the School of Business has been nurturing the Gerontechnology Laboratory since 2016, striving to make it grow and mature into a national premier hub for Gerontechnology research, with outreach and global footprints.
Optimising medication use in older adults
Associate Professor Dr Shaun Lee Wen Huey from the School of Pharmacy and his team worked with several nursing homes to examine if weaning older adults off unnecessary medication can lead to better outcomes. The research team started to identify inappropriate drug use through a medication history review, followed by an assessment of any drug-drug and drug-food interactions to reduce the risk of adverse drug events.
Agglomeration of industries in Malaysia
In the coming decade, the country's shift towards higher value-added industries and the service economy is pertinent to ensuring continuous competitiveness and productivity growth. In order to identify the regional agglomeration of industries, Dr Sharon Koh Geok May from the School of Business calculated location quotient (LQ) measurement using existing state-level employment data.
Sustainable drug discovery
Botanicals have been used as medicines for centuries either in their original form, as extracts or partly purified natural products. Many drugs have been inspired by nature, such as aspirin. Dr Yeong Keng Yoon from the School of Science stated that we could view plants as factories for chemical feedstocks.
2021
Engineering better healthcare
Dr Ooi Ean Hin and Dr Chiew Yeong Shiong currently head the Biomedical Engineering Modelling and Simulation (BEMS) group, where they collaborate with various medical institutions to research different ways to improve specific medical treatments.
Using AI to combat street crimes
Researchers at the School of Information Technology embarked on a research and development endeavour to transform conventional CCTVs into an autonomously intelligent system to detect street crimes in real-time.
Diagnosis and severity assessment of Parkinson’s Disease through machine learning
Under the guidance of Dr Alpha Agape Gopalai from the School of Engineering, PhD student Srivardhini Veeraragavan set out to implement a system that can be used in the diagnosis and severity assessment of Parkinson's disease.
A heartbeat away from wellness
'HeARtbeat' is an educational tool that realistically portrays a beating heart in its normal and abnormal state known as atrial fibrillation. The development of the tool was initiated by Monash University Malaysia and extended to the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom and Monash University in Australia.
Understanding the gender dimensions of Nepali migrant work in Malaysia
Researchers from the School of Arts and Social Sciences are working to answer questions pertaining to gender inequalities, decision-making and perceptions, and the role of intermediaries in facilitating work migration.
Food science and technology for a sustainable future
Associate Professor Siow Lee Fong is researching more on microencapsulation, a technique to encase certain substances in capsule form. She is currently utilising this means on an underutilised plant known as the drumstick tree, or moringa.
Mathematical tools produce new COVID-19 transmission dynamics
Dr Faranak Rabiei from the School of Engineering and postgraduate student Zeeshan Ali collaborated with scientists from international institutes in applied and computational mathematics to produce a new mathematical modelling of COVID-19's transmission dynamics. With the help of fractal-fractional calculus as a powerful mathematical tool, a novel fractal-fractional model of coronavirus involving different compartments was proposed.
Aducanumab: A new hope?
Nearly 50 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with dementia - Alzheimer's disease (AD) being the most common form. Dr Thaarvena Retinasamy's interest in discovering possible treatment strategies for AD is motivated by the need to comprehend the disease's pathophysiology better. She is working alongside Associate Professor Farooq Shaikh in exploring the gaps involved in determining the possible treatment strategies for AD.
Palm oil mill as a circular economy hub
Dr Poon Wai Ching and graduate researcher Lim Chean Shen say a collaborative shared economic platform will enable shared prosperity that derives from higher fruit and oil yields. However, this may not be possible without the long term soil remediation, precision agriculture IR 4.0 for Best Agriculture Practices (BAP) with the palm oil mill as the Circular and Shared Economy hub.
Gender-based biomarkers to assess ageing disorders
The "tsunami of premature ageing" could have a considerable impact on healthcare and socioeconomics. Professor Ishwar Parhar and his team aim to identify gender-based biomarkers for assessing multifactorial disorders of ageing using computer-based machine learning techniques to identify genes, proteins in clinical datasets in the ASEAN population.
Eavesdropping on cell communicationsto diagnose and treat cancer earlier
Extracellular vesicles can provide information about the originating cells and their physiological state, particularly in cancer progression. Dr Lee Wai Leng and her team demonstrated that it was possible to detect cancer-specific proteins by examining the urine of patients with prostate cancer against healthy participants. Their data suggests that this technique can be used for the early screening of cancer, and enable the accurate staging and grading of the disease.
Toolkit for improving social entrepreneurs’ wellbeing
The Doing Good/Staying Well toolkit is a collaborative effort that aims to support the development of change makers’ attitudes, skills, and practices towards wellbeing, which can ultimately lead founders to create and sustain social ventures that catalyse positive social change.
A partnership to promote women’s equality and empowerment
On 12 April 2021, Monash University Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) to develop a business entrepreneurship training program tailored to rural communities. The collaboration further aims to increase women micro-entrepreneurs participation in the e-commerce/marketplace by studying the major challenges they face in adopting digital technology.
Bats: Bane or blessing?
They are often referred to as creatures of the night. And though they are perceived negatively in the West, a collaborative study has proven that bats have a more positive value across the Asia-Pacific region.
Digital health support for prediabetic community
Dr Chong Chun Wie from the School of Pharmacy partners with scientists across different schools within Monash University Malaysia and experts from Monash University Australia and industrial partners, Caring Pharmacy and Bionime (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. to address the disparity in the burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Malaysia.
The potential of venom in developing life-saving drugs
As deadly and dangerous as venom is, there are many areas to be explored in terms of its values. Besides killing prey, venom holds medical benefits, so there is interest in it for drug discovery. Dr Michelle Yap Khai Khun is a lecturer at the School of Science whose research focuses on venom toxins' pharmacology and future biotherapeutics.
Let there be light: Increasing the yield in plants
Associate Professor Lim Yau Yan from the School of Science leads a research team comprising several PhD and honours students – working on the identification and bioactivity of active compounds from herbal plants, and studying the effects of processing treatment on their bioactivity. The team has recently discovered that the right combination of LED lights can increase the bioactive compound yield of rosmarinic acid by as much as 70%.
Putting SDGs in the business curriculum spotlight
According to Priya Sharma from the School of Business, there is a need to explore the integration of SDGs into an undergraduate business degree capstone unit through authentic learning and collaboration with industry stakeholders. A capstone unit is a final-year unit that serves as the culminating and integrative experience of an educational program. It's designed to provide students with skills that will help prepare them for the working world, and life in general.
The big threat: Antibiotic resistance
Like most real-world problems, it is difficult to find out all the critical causes of antibiotic resistance. A team of researchers from Monash University Malaysia is researching the types and spread of antibiotic resistance in Segamat, Johor. According to Professor Sadequr Rahman, Director of the Tropical Medicine and Biology Research Platform, the answers from Segamat could help improve people's health from all over Malaysia and people of nearby countries.
Drones as the new flying IoT
With beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) being an important feature in the drone industry, drones are able to fly beyond the normal visual range without human interference. With this in mind, Ir. Dr Joanne Lim Mun Yee from the School of Engineering and her team are focused on creating a power gating technology for Internet of Things (IoT) devices capable of tracking drones and other devices with frequency signals within a designated area.
The trailblazer of Malaysian PR
Despite their contributions, Malaysian women have historically been in the shadow of men in an ecosystem influenced by masculine hegemony. Dr Rizwanah Souket Ali, a public relations lecturer from the School of Arts and Social Sciences, documents the contributions of Paddy Bowie through a chapter titled A 'herstory' of Malaysian public relations: Paddy Schubert, Malaysian women PR pioneer in a recently published book, Women in PR History.
2020
Skin treatment: Moving towards natural products
Natural products have been acknowledged for their nutritional and healing benefits. They are also known to be quick fixes for simple skin problems such as rashes, pimples, and dry patches on the face. Dr Goh Bey Hing from the School of Pharmacy is delving deep into these remedies to understand better why they are effective.
Is the pandemic nudging people to buy life insurances?
Despite the importance of owning life insurance as a necessary protection plan, Life Insurance Association of Malaysia reported that out of 16 million working adults, 7.8 million are uninsured. Dr Sharon Koh from the School of Business investigates if awareness concerning the pandemic can trigger the demand for life insurances.
Going stealth to preserve content quality
Data hiding was introduced to combat issues such as piracy. However, distortion in the host content is inevitable with data hiding. Associate Professor Wong Kok Sheik from the School of Information Technology, Monash University Malaysia and his team aim to ensure that a content's quality is ultimately preserved by preventing unintended or intended changes.
Solar energy! The way towards sustainable development
Electric buses do not contribute to carbon emissions on the road, but when they are charged using electricity from power plants which are fueled by fossil fuels, they indirectly impact the environment. Dr Arshad Adam Salema from the School of Engineering focuses on a sustainable solution for the electric bus transport system in Malaysia using solar energy. The project will showcase for the first time a viable solution to develop an integrated low-carbon township in Sunway City.
COVID-19 does not discriminate
Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face special challenges during the pandemic. This inspired a team of researchers from the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences' HEAlthcaRE needs of the Deaf program to collaborate with the Malaysian Federation of the Deaf and the Malaysian Sign Language and Deaf Studies Association to develop the Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) video translations of the COVID-19 Screening Questions.
Managing online forums in the age of misinformation
Social media platforms and online discussion forums have given a voice to users without holding them accountable for the accuracy of what they say. Dr Ian Lim Wern Han from the School of Information Technology is using a combination of graph algorithms with machine learning to extract valuable tacit information from platforms like Reddit, StackExchange and Quora, to apply a score that estimates the reliability of someone's post.
The Nudge Theory
Associate Professor Grace Hooi Yean Lee, Head of Economics Department at Monash University, Malaysia, and co-researchers at Monash University, Shin Ee Teo and Erte Xiao, embarked on an experiment to see the efficacy of nudging, and note when its effects start to wear off. They organised the 10,000 steps challenge where a series of surveys were conducted to identify inactive students for participation in the experiment.
Understanding the attraction between men and women
Research has long indicated that it is mostly men, who tend to misperceive friendliness as sexual interest. In her recent work, Dr Goh Pei Hwa revisited the question of gender differences in sexual perception accuracy using a face-to-face, laboratory-based interaction paradigm on a sample of university students in Malaysia.
New millennium sees biometrics bursting into the mainstream
We are currently involved in the creation of Bio-PIN, a secure set of algorithms which can be incorporated into any biometric cryptosystem. Bio-PIN is the result of a collaboration between Monash University Malaysia, the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), and Yonsei University in South Korea.
Designing an exoskeleton to assist motion
Diseases like stroke and injuries to the spinal cord often result in reduced mobility and are reported to be among the leading causes of mobility impairments worldwide. Dr Alpha Agape Gopalai is working on an exoskeleton, called Ambulate Me, to help support the body by sending stimulation signals to the affected muscle group so that the limbs can move again.
Portable water filter for disaster relief efforts
The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia, and Newcastle University, has developed Poseidon, a portable filtration device that can be fitted to a water bottle. This allows people who are deprived of access to clean water to filter what they drink.
Genomics: A shining light of hope
Published in the March 20 edition of the peer-reviewed academic journal Science was the sequencing of 929 genomes of 54 diverse populations from around the world. The 929 genomes were sequenced at the Wellcome Sanger Institute near Cambridge. Professor Qasim Ayub was part of the Human Evolution Team at this institute.
The quest to meet an effective hangover treatment
Hangover swings into action when one's blood alcohol content approaches zero. To prevent or treat hangovers, Hangaway Sdn Bhd - a Malaysian company founded by Monash alumni Marcus Chew, a registered pharmacist - has been working together with Monash Malaysia’s School of Pharmacy to develop a hangover remedy beverage.
Metabolic syndrome: Solace and solution through peer-support lifestyle intervention
Researchers at Monash University Malaysia have created "PERSUADE" (PEeR SUpport program for ADults with mEtabolic syndrome), an evidence-based and community-specific nutrition and lifestyle behaviour peer support program for individuals with metabolic syndrome.
Medical or Supernatural
Epilepsy has been viewed as a form of a mysterious supernatural trance. Researchers at Monash University Malaysia have teamed up to explore the possibility of engaging religious institutions as a means to raise awareness and provide education. The overall aim of this project is to reduce the level of discrimination against the affected individuals.
Turning e-waste trash into treasure
An expert in mining and minerals engineering, Dr Saman Ilankoon is currently exploring the extraction of copper from discarded printed circuit boards as a lot of natural materials used in electronic and electrical components are lost when products are discarded. He is also developing a Smart E-Waste Collection Box, which uses a mobile application to optimise the collection of e-waste materials.
Studying the therapeutic effects of snake venom on cancer cells
Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide that affects both men and women. A team of researchers from the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences are now at the centre of a study to determine the efficacy of snake venom for cancer treatment.